JPS62113629A - Tonneau cover device for automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent an engaging knob from generating rattling sound during running of a vehicle, by storing the engaging knob in a side cover so that the engaging knob may be held in a locked state. CONSTITUTION:A storage section 9 is formed in a side cover 8 on each side of a storage box 4, being directed rearward. This storage section 9 is provided therein with upper and lower plates 11 for holding an engaging knob 7 vertically at both sides. During a tonneau cover 5 being stored, the engaging knob is stored in the storage section and therefore it is possible to enhance the external appearance of the tonneau cover device. Further, a projection 12 is formed on the inside surface 10a of the upper plate 10, and is adapted to be fitted in a recess 13 in the engaging knob 7 so that the knob 7 may be held in a locked condition within the storage section 9. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the engaging knob from generating rattling sound due to vibration during running of the automobile.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of the Invention) The present invention relates to a tonneau cover device for a motor vehicle, and more particularly to a tonneau cover device for a motor vehicle that solves conventional problems when storing a tonneau cover.

(Prior art and its problems) Conventionally, in a tonneau cover device, as shown in FIG. A storage box 4 is provided, and a tonneau cover 5 that is wound around a take-up shaft is provided in the storage box 4, and the drawer pane of the tonneau cover 5 that is pulled out from the opening 4a of the storage box 4 is connected to the end opposite to the storage box 4. By engaging with a locking portion formed on the side, the upper opening of the luggage compartment 3 is covered.

Also, if you want to open the top of the luggage compartment 3 from this state,
If you unhook the drawer end of the tonneau cover 5 from the locking part,
The lidot cover 5 is automatically rolled up and stored in the storage box 4 by the spring pressure of a spring device (not shown).
When the tonneau cover 5 is stored, as shown in FIG. 6, the drawer member 6 and the engagement knob 7 are not stored in the housing box 4, but are exposed outside the box.

Therefore, due to vibrations while the car is running, the engagement knob 7 collides with the resin side covers 8 provided on both sides of the storage box 4, producing a rattling sound that is very harsh to the ears and prevents the occupants from concentrating on driving. Shortcomings were pointed out.

Furthermore, the engagement knob 7 has an unfavorable appearance, resulting in a deterioration of the aesthetics of the luggage compartment.

(Object of the Invention) The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to improve the appearance of a retractable tonneau force/bar device when the tonneau cover is housed, and to
To provide a tonneau cover device for an automobile that does not generate rattling noise even due to vibrations during driving.

(Structure and Effects of the Invention) In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a tonneau cover that covers the uppermost surface of cargo of an automobile, and a tonneau cover that is disposed along the vehicle width direction on the back side of the rear seat and that is rolled up and stored. A tonneau cover device for an automobile, comprising a storage box provided on both sides of the storage box, and a housing section for holding a knob that holds an engagement knob provided on both sides of a drawer end of the tonneau cover from above and below. It is characterized by being formed as an extension on the side cover.

That is, according to the above configuration, when the tonneau cover is stored, the engagement knob, which was conventionally exposed inside the compartment, is replaced by the resin side covers provided on both sides of the storage box, which are extended rearward. Because it stores the knobs, it has the effect of improving the aesthetics of the area around the tonneau cover.

Furthermore, a protrusion is provided on one side of the storage portion and the engagement knob, and a recess that fits with the protrusion is provided on the other side, and the engagement knob is reliably accommodated by the fitting of these protrusions and recesses. Since it is held internally, the engagement knob does not rattle or make abnormal noises due to vibrations while driving, and the advantage is that the occupants can concentrate on driving and ensure comfortable driving. be.

(Description of an Embodiment) Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the entire tonneau cover device, Fig. 2 is a sectional view of the side cover showing the main parts, Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the side cover showing another embodiment, and Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the side cover showing the main parts. FIG.

Note that the same parts as in the conventional example are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the explanation thereof will be omitted.

In the present invention, storage portions 9 extending rearward are formed in side covers 8 provided on both sides of the storage box 4. This storage section 9 includes at least an upper plate 10 and a lower plate 11 so as to hold the engagement knob 7 from above and below, and when storing the tonneau cover 5, the engagement knob 7 is inserted into the storage section 9. Storing the engaging knob 7 prevents it from being exposed indoors and helps improve the aesthetic appearance.

Furthermore, a protrusion 12 is provided protrudingly on the inner surface 10a of the upper plate 1Q, and this protrusion 1 is connected to a recess 13 provided on the upper surface of the engagement knob 7.
2 are fitted together, the engagement knob 7 is held in a locked state within the storage portion 9 (see FIG. 2). When the tonneau cover 5 is pulled out, the upper plate 10 of the storage portion 9 is pushed upward due to the elasticity of the resin, so that the operation of pulling out the tonneau cover 5 is not hindered. A downwardly curved guide piece 11a is formed at the tip of the lower plate 11 of the storage portion 9 to facilitate the storage operation of the tonneau cover 5.

In this way, in the above embodiment, the engagement knob 7 of the tonneau cover 5 is held using the elasticity of the resin, but as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the elasticity of the spring is The engagement knob 7 may be held by using the engagement knob 7.

In the drawing, the site cover 8 is provided with a housing portion 9 extending rearward, which is similar to the above-mentioned embodiment, but in this embodiment, a spring 14 having a central portion 14a shaped like a chevron is used. , both ends 1 of this spring 14
4b, 14b as 7 lunges and inserted into the slit 15 formed in the upper plate 10 of the storage part 9, and installed so that the chevron part 14a of the spring 14 protrudes inward from the inner surface 10a of the upper plate 10. , the concave portion 13 of the engagement knob 7 is pressed by the spring 14, and it is possible to provide a holding structure for the engagement knob 7 that has a more moderate feel than the previous embodiment.

As described above, in the tonneau cover device of the present invention, when the tonneau cover 5 is stored, the engagement knob 7, which has conventionally been exposed, is housed inside the side cover 8, and this engagement knob 7 is held in a locked state. Because of this, it is an extremely practical invention that not only improves the aesthetics of the interior, but also eliminates the generation of abnormal noises during driving, and allows for comfortable driving without causing discomfort to passengers.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a tonneau cover device according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts of a first embodiment of a tonneau cover device according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the main part, FIG. 5 is a side view showing a conventional tonneau cover device, and FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the whole. 4... Winding storage box 5... Tonneau cover 7... Engagement knob 8... Side cover 9... Storage section 10... Upper plate 11... Lower plate 12... Protrusion 13 ...Recessed portion 14...Spring 15...Slit Patent applicant NHK Spring Co., Ltd. Kasai Kogyo Co., Ltd.

Claims (3)

[Claims] (1) An automobile tonneau cover device comprising a tonneau cover that covers the upper surface of the luggage compartment of the automobile, and a storage box that is disposed along the vehicle width direction on the back side of the rear seat and that winds up and stores the tonneau cover, the tonneau cover 1. A tonneau cover device for an automobile, characterized in that a storage section for holding engagement knobs provided on both sides of a drawer end from the upper and lower sides of the storage box extends from a side cover provided on both sides of a storage box. (2) A protrusion is provided on either one side of the storage portion or the engagement knob, and a recessed portion that engages with the protrusion is formed on the other side. Tonneau cover device for automobiles. (3) A spring having a protruding center portion formed in a chevron shape is installed in the storage portion, and the center portion of the spring is engaged with a recess formed in the engagement knob. The automobile tonneau cover device according to item 1.