JPS6215120A - Frp top divided and stored in trunk for open car - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To be handled with ease so as to make it possible to be stored in a trunk with the provision of improved durability, water proof, and strength by forming the plural number of divided parts made of FRP. CONSTITUTION:A roof mounting rest 6 is riveted to an embankment of an open car body while being accessed from both the inner and outer sides. And the right and left sides of the roof mounting rest 6 are secured to each of Targa bands 1-A, and 1-B by means of base locks 4, then both of the Targa bands are connected of their upper portions by means of the base lock 4. Subsequently, the upper portion of a rear window 3 is secured to the Targa band by means of connecting locks 5, and its lower portion is secured to the rear portion of the roof mount rest 6 by means of the connecting locks 5. In addition, rear corner walls 2A and 2B are secured to the Targa band 1, the rear window 3, and the mounting rest 6 followed by the installation of a front roof 7. This configuration improves durability, strength, and water proof.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] (a) Industrial application field Demand and production of open cars are increasing not only overseas but also in Japan. Although the concept was strong, this invention solved all the problems that could arise with hoods, and expanded its range of use.

(b) Conventional technology The roof of all conventional open cars has been formed of a hood.

However, hoods have poor durability (2.3 years depending on the region) and are not waterproof, so most vehicles suffer from rain leaks after several years of use. In severe cases, new cars would leak, and some dealers even thought that this was normal.

Also, since the hood itself is weak, if it is tampered with with a knife cutter, it will be destroyed in one shot. The price is also high.

This was one of the concerns of users.

The next issue is strength.

Due to its lack of strength, it is difficult to use in snowy regions, and in areas with large temperature differences between summer and winter, the canopy often falls apart. Recently, durable fabrics have been developed, but this is only part of the solution to the problem.Furthermore, during the construction stage, the canopy may not fit perfectly even if it is installed by a very experienced craftsman. There was nothing to do, and I was left with quite a fashion problem as I was exhausted.

Also, opening and closing during normal use was worse than it looked, and was a pain that took 3 to 5 minutes.

Another issue is livability.

In the case of a canopy, the storage space for the canopy and canopy is increased, the width and length of the interior are narrowed, and if a vehicle with a seating capacity of five is converted into an open car, the seating capacity will be reduced by one to three people.

This required internal modifications and seat processing each time, which wasted time and money.

In terms of appearance, there was also the problem that once a beautiful car was covered with a top, the image of the car was ruined.

(c) Problems to be Solved by the Invention The present invention solves all of the problems caused by the prior art described above.

One issue is waterproofness, but the joints between each part are stepped at the master mold stage to guide water out of the body, and all are roofed with rubber gaskets. As for the installation, the strength of the hardware is adjustable with a stopper, so it fits perfectly.

This will solve the problem of rain leakage.

Next, regarding durability, since the material is FRP, there are limits to its use that are greater than the vehicle itself.

In terms of strength, it cannot be compared to a hood (including the hood ribs).

Based on this condition, by installing this top, the conditions of use of open cars in the south and north will not change at all.

Easy to install, just lock with a few lock hardware. In terms of time, both installation and removal can be completed in around - minutes.

Also, the construction time is about one hour longer than that of a hood, and the cost is about half to one-third of that of a hood.

Next is the issue of storage space and living space.

This invention has the great advantage of being easily and perfectly stored in the trunk of a car.

In addition, as can be seen from the plan view in Figure 1, the installation location does not narrow the living space at all and does not require any processing or modification of the surrounding area.

In the past, there were integrated FRP tops, but they were impossible to store in cars, and it was hard to find a place to put them, so they eventually fell out of fashion and are rarely used today.

In terms of overall style, various shapes can be created at the mold making stage, so the image of the car will not be affected.Also, due to the advantage of FRP, it can be painted to match the body, without compromising its beauty. (d) Means for solving the problems This invention is explained in the drawings as follows.

To install the roof in Figure 1, place the stand 6 on the top of the open car body (the upper joint of the inner panel and outer panel) and fix it with rivets from the inside and outside.

This is the location where the roof will be installed, so the interior living space will not be compromised.

When installing the split trunk storage type FRP top, the base for installation is Targa band 1-A and Targa band 1-8 shown in the figure.

First, roof mounting is done on the left side of stand 6 and Targa band 1-
Fix the lower part of A with base lock 4, then attach the roof to the right side of stand 6 and the lower part of Targa band 1-B with pace lock 4
and fix it with Targa Band 1-A and Targa Band 1-
Fix a part of the upper center of B with the pace lock 4. The Targa band is now integrated and the base installation is complete.

Next, the upper part of the rear window part 3 is fixed with a targa band and the connecting lock 5, and the lower part is attached to the roof using the connecting lock 5 at the rear of the stand 6, and fixed in two places each.

Next, attach the rear corner walls 2-A and 2-B to the Targa band 1 and the rear window part 3. Roof installation is on stand 6. Secure with connection locks in three places.

Finally, attach the front roof panel 7 to the Targa band 1-A.
, Secure with connection locks at four locations: one on 1-B, and one on each side of the roof on the body side.

In addition, rubber gaskets are attached to the joints of each part.
All of them have steps so that when they are put together, they form a waterway.

Each lock can be set from inside the room, and the attached lock hardware has a stopper, so it won't loosen or come off due to vibration.

(E) Function Therefore, the roof on the body side and the roof attachment centering on the Targa band 1 are joined to the base 6 and integrated with the body, resulting in waterproofness, durability, storage capacity, livability, style, shortening of installation and removal time, etc. Both of these offer advantages that were not available in previous hoods.

(f) Effects of the Invention As explained above, this invention solves all the problems that could not be solved with conventional open car tops or single-piece FRP tops, and improves safety and Durability won. In particular, it is an epoch-making product that can be divided and completely stored.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The figure shows an exploded view of the FRP top of the present invention, and shows an example of how it is attached. Figure 1 is a plan view and side view of how it can be attached and removed, and Figure 2 is an exploded view and a partially cutaway side view. 1-A...Targa band left side 1-8...
Right side of Targa band 1...Targa band when i-A and 1-B are combined 2-A...Left side of rear corner wall 2-B...Right side of rear corner wall 3...Part of rear window 4...Base lock 5...Connection lock 6...Roof mounting base 7...Front roof panel 8...
・Front pillar 9...body side roof

Claims (1)

[Claims] Depending on the vehicle model, FRP tops for open cars form the roof and wall parts of the vehicle by combining FRP parts that are divided into five to eight parts.They are lightweight, can be attached and detached with one touch, and can be stored in the trunk at all times.