JPS6312058Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to a storage structure for a spare tire, and particularly to a storage structure for storing a spare tire in a vertical position.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventional spare tire storage structures include, for example, those shown in FIGS. 1 to 3. That is, a storage space 4 for a spare tire 3 is formed in the rear fender panel 2 on the side of the trunk floor 1, and a cover panel 5 is provided for the spare tire 3 stored vertically in this storage space 4.
I try to cover it using. This cover panel 5 is connected at its lower part to an intermediate panel 7 via a first hinge 6, and the intermediate panel 7 is connected via a second hinge 8 to a fixed panel 10 which is fixed to the trunk floor 1 with screws 9. cover panel 5
The entire structure can be opened and closed. When opening the cover panel 5, insert your hand into the opening 11 for the handle and rotate it toward the inside of the trunk compartment 12. When closing the cover panel 5, insert the first cushioning material 13 provided at the top of the cover panel 5 into the rainforth 15 of the trunk lid 14.
By pressing, the entire cover panel 5 is fixed, and the second cushioning material 16 is brought into contact with a part of the spare tire 3, thereby fixing the position of the vertically placed spare tire 3.

However, in such a conventional spare tire storage structure, the cover panel 5 and the spare tire 3 are fixed by pressing the first cushioning material 13 provided on the upper part of the cover panel 5 with the trunk lid 14. When the vertical placement position of the spare tire 3 is not fixed at a predetermined position due to variations in the vehicle or other reasons, the first cushioning material 13 of the cover panel 5 interferes greatly with the trunk lid 14, and in extreme cases, the trunk lid 14 may There is a problem with it being difficult to close. (Jitsukai 57-
(Refer to Publication No. 17887) This idea was made by paying attention to such conventional problems, and by providing a bracket that also serves as a handle that can be freely engaged and detached from the rear fender panel at the top of the cover panel. This is an attempt to solve the above problem by forcibly locking the rear fender panel to the rear fender panel so that it does not get in the way of the trunk lid.

Specifically, the spare tire storage structure according to this invention forms an inclined part at the top of the cover panel that contacts the trunk lid when pressed down and causes the cover panel to tilt toward and approach the rear fender panel. At the same time, a bracket is rotatably attached, which has a hook portion that engages from below in close proximity to the bent portion of the rear fender panel, and a handle portion for disengaging the engagement that projects toward the surface side of the cover panel. It is something that

This invention will be explained below based on the drawings.
In the following description, parts that are the same as those in the prior art are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanation will be omitted.

FIGS. 4 to 6 are diagrams showing an embodiment of this invention. The upper part of the cover panel 20 is formed with an inclined part 21 that can come into contact with the rain force 15 of the trunk lid 14, and a pair of protrusions 22 are provided on the back side of the inclined part 21, so that the "center part" of a bracket 23 which also serves as a handle can be freely rotated. It is pivoted on. A hook portion 24 is formed at the distal end of the bracket 23 which also serves as a handle, and a handle portion 26 is formed at the rear end thereof to protrude toward the surface of the cover panel 20 through an opening 25. The hook portion 24 is provided with a bent portion 2 of the rear fender panel 2 as a vehicle body side panel.
7, and a spring 28 is attached to the "center portion", so that the entire bracket 23, which also serves as a handle, is always rotated clockwise [arrow A] in FIGS. 4 and 6. direction].

Next, the effect will be explained. First, if the vertical placement position of the spare tire 3 is not properly determined and the cover panel 20 is in a so-called semi-tight state, when the trunk lid 14 is pushed down to close it, the bent part 29 of the rainfor- Since the cover panel 20 comes into contact with the portion 21 and is pressed in the direction of arrow B in FIG. 4, the entire cover panel 20 tilts toward the rear fender panel 2 (in the direction of arrow C) with the first hinge 6 as the center of rotation. Due to this tilting, the hook portion 24 of the bracket 23 comes close to the bent portion 27 of the rear fender panel 2 and is constantly urged in the direction of arrow A by the spring 28, so that the hook portion 24 is moved against the bent portion 27. The cover panel 20 is engaged from below to lock the upper part of the cover panel 20. At this time, the second cushioning material 16 provided on the back side of the cover panel 20 comes into contact with a part of the spare tire 3, and the elasticity of the cushioning material itself restricts the vertical placement of the spare tire 3 while the cover panel This allows forcible leaning of 20. When removing the spare tire 3, place your hand on the handle 26 of the bracket 23 and pull the bracket 23 counterclockwise.
Once the entire cover panel 20 is rotated to disengage the hook portion 24 and the bent portion 27 and the hook portion 24 is separated from the bent portion 27, the entire cover panel 20 can be rotated into the trunk compartment 12 and opened. The spare tire 3 can be taken out.

The cover panel 20 is fixed by pressing the upper part of the cover panel 20 by hand in the direction of arrow B, without relying on the trunk lid 14, so that the hook part 24 of the bracket 23 is engaged with the bent part 27 of the rear fender panel 2. You can also do this. When the vertical position of the spare tire 3 is determined as desired, the hook portion 24 is engaged with the bent portion 27 by simply rotating the bracket 23 which also serves as a handle, and the upper part of the cover panel 20 is closed. Just fixing it will be enough.

The spare tire storage structure according to this invention is as explained above, so even if the vertical position of the spare tire is not properly determined and the cover panel is not completely closed, the trunk lid can be pushed down and the cover panel can be opened. The upper part of the rear fender panel can be brought close to the rear fender panel and locked through the bracket that also serves as a handle, and the tilted state can be maintained, making it easier to close the trunk lid and keeping the spare tire completely stored. be.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a partial perspective explanatory view of the trunk room showing the conventional spare tire storage state, and Figure 2 is the
A sectional view taken along the - line in the figure, Fig. 3 is an enlarged view of the part indicated by the arrow in Fig. 2, Fig. 4 is a sectional view of the main part showing one embodiment of this invention, and Fig. 5 also serves as a handle. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the bracket, and FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a state in which the bracket that also serves as a handle is engaged with the rear fender panel. 1... Trunk floor, 2... Rear fender panel, 3... Spare tire, 5, 20... Cover panel, 6, 8... Hinge, 13, 16... Cushioning material, 21... Inclined part, 23... ...Bracket that also serves as a handle, 24...Hook part, 26...Handle part, 2
7...Bending part of rear fender panel, 28...Spring, 29...Bending part of rain force.

Claims (1)

[Scope of claim for utility model registration] A storage space for a spare tire is provided in the rear fender panel on the side of the trunk area covered by the trunk lid, and a cover panel hinged to the trunk floor covers the spare tire when placed vertically. In the storage structure, an inclined part is formed on the upper part of the cover panel, which contacts the trunk lid when pressed down and causes the cover panel to tilt toward and approach the rear fender panel. A spare tire storage structure characterized in that a bracket is rotatably mounted, having a hook part that engages from below in a close state and a handle part for disengaging that projects toward the surface of a cover panel. .