JPS6216378Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a structure for storing auxiliary parts in a space above a tire house.

The engine room of an automobile contains an engine, a power train, engine auxiliary parts, and other equipment auxiliary parts. It is difficult to efficiently arrange these parts within the limited engine room space, and in particular, there are many types and numbers of auxiliary parts, and it is difficult to arrange them so that they do not interfere with each other. In order to ensure that auxiliary parts and the like can perform their functions reliably, maintain quality and performance, and guarantee durability, it is not preferable for auxiliary parts to be directly exposed to the outside air.

On the other hand, in recent years, a fender protector made of non-rust or rust-resistant materials such as resin or aluminum has been installed inside the fender along the tire house to prevent rust on the car body (Sankaido (Refer to Volume 13, “Passenger Car Body,” page 105 of Automotive Engineering Complete Book).

However, conventional fender protectors are primarily intended for rust prevention, so they do not seal the upper part of the fender interior, but are only used to catch droplets from the tires, and the middle and rear parts of the tire house are sealed. However, the front part was open, allowing outside air to enter and exit without restriction.

This invention was made with attention to the above-mentioned circumstances.
Since the usable space is formed adjacent to the engine room, this space is closed to the extent that outside air does not directly flow in and rain water and dust are prevented, and this space is supplemented. To provide an auxiliary equipment parts storage structure capable of storing equipment parts.

The present invention will be described below based on embodiments shown in the drawings.

1 to 4 show an embodiment of the present invention, in which a tire house 3 is formed between a fender 1 and a hood ridge 2. As shown in FIG. Food Ritsuji 2
is supported by having a hood reinforcement 21 extending back and forth formed in a closed cross section connected to the upper part, and a front side member 22 extending forward and backward being joined to the lower part forming a closed cross section. ing. A fender protector 4 is arranged along the tire house 3, and the inner end 41 is attached to the hood ridge 2, which is the vehicle body, with screws, and the outer end 42 has a seal lip 43 attached to the lower end of the fender 1. The flange 11 is in close contact with the upper surface of the flange 11 formed by being bent inward. The fender protector 4 extends forward and comes into contact with the vehicle body front component 5, which is a bumper in this embodiment, and the seal lip 43 also extends from the outer end 42 of the fender protector 4 to the front end and contacts the vehicle body front component 5. The flange 11 of the fender 1 is in continuous and close contact with the flange 51 formed at the lower end of the fender 1. The seal lip 43 is in close contact with a corresponding member at the rear of the fender protector 4, and
The outer periphery is sealed. Therefore, the fender protector 4, the vehicle body front component 5, the fender 1,
The hood storage 2 forms a sealed space 6 for storing auxiliary parts. This space 6 is adjacent to the engine room and extends back and forth, and as appropriate.
Auxiliary equipment parts can be attached and stored, for example, a washer tank 7 is bolted to the hood ridge 2 in the widened front part of the space 6, a water supply pipe 71 is extended upward, and a through hole 23 is drilled in the hood ridge 2. It is guided into the engine room through a lid 72 is provided at the upper end. Through hole 23 and water supply pipe 71
A grommet 73 is interposed between the two for sealing.

Note that the inner end 41 of the fender protector 4 is fixed to the hood ridge 2, and the outer end 42 is provided with a seal lip 43 to bring it into close contact with the fender 1.
Conversely, the outer end 42 is fixed to the fender 1, and the inner end 4
1 may be provided with a seal lip 43. In addition, the fact that the space 6 is sealed does not mean in a strict sense; it prevents outside air from directly and violently intruding while the car is running, and prevents most of the rainwater and dust from entering the surrounding area of the space 6. This is enough to prevent rust on the parts.

Since the auxiliary parts storage structure according to the present invention has the above-mentioned configuration, the auxiliary parts are stored in a sealed space and are not directly exposed to the outside air, so they can reliably perform their functions and have durability. The above problem does not occur either. Since an adjoining storage space is provided in addition to the engine room, the degree of freedom in arranging auxiliary parts increases and the arrangement can be made more efficient. It is suitable for storing auxiliary parts that do not like heat because they are isolated from the heat of the engine room. Since a closed space is formed over the entire back surface of the fender protector, it is extremely effective in preventing rust.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The drawings show one embodiment of the present invention, in which Fig. 1 is a side view of the front part of an automobile, Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of Fig. 1, Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view of Fig. 1, and Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the auxiliary equipment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of main parts showing a state in which parts are stored. 1... Fuenda, 2... Hoodlitsuji, 3...
Tire house, 4...Fender protector, 6...
...Space, 7...Water tank (auxiliary parts).

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] The front end of a fender protector attached to the vehicle body along the tire house is extended forward to the front component of the vehicle body, and the outer periphery of the fender protector is extended to the member facing the front component including the front component of the vehicle body. An auxiliary equipment parts storage structure comprising: a closed space for storing auxiliary equipment parts formed by the fender protector, the vehicle body front component, the fender, and the hood lid;