JPS63192632A - Hood supporting structure for hood car - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent the intrusion of rain water, in an automobile associated with a hood covering a bed in the rear of a roll bar, by providing a sealing member at the rear end section of the roll bar and contacting a retainer member with the sealing member when the hood ribs take upstanding attitude. CONSTITUTION:A flange section 2c extending entirely over a ceiling section 2a or both foot sections is formed in the rear of a roll bar 2, and a whether strip 19 is mounted as a sealing member at the tip section of said flange section 2c. When second hood ribs take upstanding attitude, the inner face of a retainer member 16 contacts with the weather strip 19 to provide a tight contact state between the roll bar 2 and the hood ribs 11. Hooks 20 hookable in hook holes 11a of the hood ribs 11 are secured laterally at several positions in the rear of the roll bar 2 in order to hold the hood ribs 11 in upstanding attitude, and catches having hook portions hookable on stop tools provided at the lower end sections of the foot sections of the hood ribs are secured respectively.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to a sail support structure for a car with a top, and more particularly, to a structure that is configured to improve watertightness between the top and the vehicle body when the top is attached.

[Prior art and its problems]

For 4-wheel drive vehicles for off-road driving, the
As seen in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6426 and Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 61-80119, many vehicles are equipped with a canopy to cover the cargo platform behind the passenger compartment. Such vehicles are provided with a gate-shaped hood frame that is supported between the central part or the rear end of both side frames of the cargo bed so that both legs can rotate in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. , and is configured to cover the cargo bed with the rear connecting portion supported by a horizontal shaft portion extending in the vehicle width direction between the legs of the top bone. and,
The hood can be fixed to the vehicle body by, for example, attaching the front end to a gate-shaped roll bar provided on the vehicle body to separate the passenger compartment and the cargo bed, the both ends to the side frames of the cargo bed, and the rear end This is done by hooking them to the rear frame of the loading platform. By the way, the end of the hood is attached to the vehicle body only by hooking as described above, and due to the material of the hood, it is not possible to provide an effective sealing means at the attachment point to the vehicle body. There were several problems, and improvements were desperately needed. In other words, there is inevitably a gap between the end of the top that is not hooked to the car body and the car body, so there is a problem that the watertightness between the top and the car body is very poor when the top is in use. there were. In this case, the connection between the end of the hood and the side frame or rear frame of the cargo bed poses little problem since the end of the hood is installed with the end facing downward in the vertical direction, but the end of the hood faces forward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. There are significant problems at the connection between the front end of the canopy, which is fixed in the facing position, and the roll bar, and in particular, rainwater and the like can enter through the connection at the ceiling of the roll bar. The present invention was devised under the above-mentioned circumstances, and is designed to improve the watertightness between the top and the vehicle body when the top is in use, and to completely prevent rainwater from entering. The object of the present invention is to provide a sail support structure for a car with a hood.

[Means to solve the problem]

In order to solve the above problem, the present invention takes the following technical measures. In other words, in a car with a hood that has a hood that covers the cargo bed behind the roll bar, there is a gate-shaped first hood rib whose lower end is rotatably supported at the longitudinally intermediate portion of both side frames of the cargo bed, and At the front part of the frame near the roll bar, a gate is rotatably supported so that it can take an upright position in close contact with the rear edge of the roll bar and a backward position in which it falls down along the top surface of both side frames of the cargo platform. a second hood bone of the mold, a sealing member is provided on a flange portion extending rearward at the rear edge of the roll bar, and the second hood bone includes:
A flange portion is provided that elastically abuts the seal member from the outside when the hood is in an upright position, and supports the upper rear corner portion of the hood at an upper horizontal portion of the first hood bone in the vehicle width direction. , the front edge of the canopy is fixed to the second canopy bone.

[Action and effect]

When the second hood bone is rotated forward from the backward leaning position, the hood, whose front edge is fixed to the second hood bone, is pulled forward by the second hood bone so as to cover the cargo platform. In this case, if the first hood bone is fixed to the hood in advance so that the upper horizontal part in the vehicle width direction of the first hood bone supports the upper rear corner of the hood when the hood has a box shape, The first hood rib is pulled by the hood and rotates to stand up in the standing direction, and when the second hood bone assumes an upright position, the hood is supported by each of the hood bones and covers the cargo platform in a box shape. In this case, since the front edge of the canopy is fixed to the second canopy rib, there is no need to hook or otherwise fix the edge to the roll bar as in the conventional example. Note that the side and rear hem portions of the canopy are fastened to the side frames and rear frame of the cargo platform by hooks or the like, as in the past. On the other hand, when removing the hood, remove the hooks on the hem and rotate the second hood bone, which assumes an upright position, to fall backwards, folding the hood into a backward position. As a result, the first hood rib, which is released from the tensile force from the hood, also collapses and rotates due to its own weight, and the hood is stored on the loading platform. In this way, even when storing the top, it is only necessary to rotate the second top rib so as to take a rearward posture, and there is no need to remove the top from the top bone one by one as in the conventional example. By the way, when the canopy is in use as described above, it is in an upright position, and the second canopy rib, which has a shape corresponding to the gate-shaped roll bar, has a flange portion that comes into contact with the sealing member on the roll bar side, so that the roll is prevented. It is in close contact with the rear edge of the bar, and the front edge of the canopy is fixed to this second canopy bone. That is, when the canopy is in use, the roll bar and the front edge of the canopy are connected without any gap through the second canopy bone, and the second canopy bone, which performs the seal Ia function, connects the roll bar to the front edge of the canopy. The connection to the top is sufficiently watertight. Therefore, the conventional problem of rainwater etc. entering through the connection part is completely solved. Moreover, when the flange portion on the second hood bone side contacts the sealing member on the roll bar side, the flange portion elastically contacts the sealing member from the outside, so that the second hood bone maintains an upright posture. There is no possibility that the sealing member and the flange portion will rub against each other during removal. Therefore, the sealing member does not suffer wear and tear due to repeated contact with the flange portion, so that the watertightness between the roll bar and the second top rib or top can be maintained constant for a long period of time. Further, in the present invention, a flange portion is formed to extend from the rear edge of the roll bar, similar to the resin top specification vehicle, and a sealing member is attached to this flange portion. As described above, when the second hood rib is in an upright position with respect to such a roll bar, the flange portion thereof is in contact with the sealing member, so that the second hood rib is in close contact with the roll bar. ing. Therefore, even for cars with resin top specifications,
By providing support for the hood rib, the sail support structure of the present invention allows the hood to be mounted while maintaining sufficient watertightness between the hood and the vehicle body. Moreover, as mentioned above, attaching and removing the canopy can be done by simply rotating the second canopy bone between the upright position and the reclining position, which is unavoidably a hassle due to its structure. The installation and removal work of the hood, which was supposed to be
The sail support structure of the present invention provides a significant improvement. As described above, the present invention aims to eliminate the drawbacks of the top by improving the watertightness of the connection between the front edge of the top and the roll bar when the top is in use, and also improves the workability of attaching and removing the top. The support structure of the hood is designed to improve the Furthermore, if the sail support structure of the present invention is applied to a resin-top specification vehicle, there is no need to worry about watertightness (a hood can be attached) in the same way as when a resin top is attached. Explanation] Hereinafter, one embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of this embodiment, and this figure shows the sail support structure of this embodiment. The canopy l is schematically shown with imaginary lines so that it can be clearly seen.As shown in this figure, the sail support structure of this example is attached to the side frames 4, 4 of the loading platform 3 located behind the roll bar 2. A gate-shaped first hood bone 5 that is rotatably supported at the center in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, and a portal-shaped second hood bone 11 that is rotatably supported at the front portions of both side frames 4, 4 of the cargo platform 3. The front edge of the hood 1 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body is fixed to the second hood rib 11.The first hood rib 5 has both leg portions 6.6 as shown in FIG.
The lower end portions of the handle screw shaft 8 are rotatably supported by the above-mentioned side frames 4, 4 via a handle screw shaft 8 which is fastened to these frames. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the hood 1 has a box-shaped upper rear corner portion 1a that the hood 1 exhibits when attached to the vehicle body as shown in FIG. An appropriate number of band members 9 having Velcro tapes 10, 10 provided thereon are sewn at several locations in the vehicle width direction. The upper vehicle width direction horizontal portion 7 extending in the vehicle width direction between the upper end portions of both leg portions 6.6 of the first hood rib 5 is held by each of the band members 9. The rear part of 1 is fixed to the first hood bone 5. On the other hand, the second canopy rib 11 has two positions: an upright position in which it is in close contact with the rear part of the roll bar 2 as shown in FIG. It is rotatably supported in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle via a link mechanism 13.13, which will be described later, on both side frames 4.4. Further, the second hood rib 11 has a gate-shaped shape corresponding to the second hood rib 11, and a retainer member 16 having a hood fixing portion 17 formed by curving the tip inward is attached to the flange. The second hood rib 11 is fixed so as to cover the entire outer circumferential surface of the second hood rib 11. Then, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the hood 1 connects its front edge to the retainer member 16.
The elastic body 18 is fixed to the retainer member 16 or the second hood rib 11 by wrapping it around the hood fixing part 17 and pressing the elastic body 18 into the hood fixing part 17 so as to cover it. As shown in FIG. 2, the lower ends of both legs 12.12 of the second canopy rib 1.1 are attached to the cargo platform even if the second canopy rib 11 is vigorously rotated to take an upright position. Cushion rubber 23 is attached to prevent damage to the side frame 4 of No. 3 and the leg portion 12 that abuts it. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, in this example, the rear part of the roll par 2 has a structure that extends rearward from the ceiling 2a to both legs 2b, 2b, as in the case of the resin top specification vehicle. A flange portion 2C is formed, and a weather strip 19 as a sealing member is attached to the tip of the flange portion 2C. Then, when the second canopy rib 11 is in an upright position, the inner surface of the retainer member 16 is
The roll par 2 and the second hood rib 11 are brought into close contact with each other by coming into contact with the weather strip 19. Further, in order to hold the second hood rib 11 in an upright position, hooks 20 that engage with the hook holes 11a of the second hood rib 11 are fixed at several locations along the vehicle width direction at the rear of the roll par 2. , as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, hook portions 22a are provided on both side frames 4, 4 of the loading platform 2 to engage hooks 21 provided at the lower ends of the legs 12 of the second canopy 11. A catch 22 having a diameter is fixedly installed. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the link mechanism 13 described above includes a link arm 1 whose one end is pivotally supported by a link bracket 14 fixed on the side frame 4 of the loading platform 2.
In this example, the other end of the leg 12 of the second canopy 11 is pivotally connected to the lower end of the leg 12 of the second canopy 11.
This link mechanism 13.13 allows the second hood rib 11 to
When moving between the pivot point of the link bracket 14.14 and the rollper 2, the link arm 15. As Is falls forward and rotates, it moves parallel to the roll par 2 while drawing a 174-arc trajectory, and assumes a standing posture closely along the roll par 2 as shown by the solid line in Figures 1 and 2. It is configured so that it can be done. As a result, the retainer member 16 of the 11 second canopy ribs can contact the weather strip 19 on the roll per 2 side from the outside so as to cover it from the outside as shown by the imaginary line in FIG. 3, and the roll per 2 can Since the upper leg portions 2b are formed so that the distance between them is small, the retainer member 16 and the weather strip 19 will rub against each other when the second canopy rib 11 rotates and assumes an upright position. In other words, in this example, by causing the second canopy rib 11 to take the above-mentioned movement trajectory near the upright position using the link mechanism 13 13, the sealing effect is prevented from decreasing due to wear and tear on the weather strip 19. By preventing this, stable watertightness is always obtained between the roll par 2 and the front edge of the second hood rib 11 or the hood l. In the sail support structure of this example configured as described above, when the hood 1 is attached to the vehicle body, the second hood rib 11 may be rotated toward the front in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. The hood l fixed to the second hood rib 11 is pulled forward while covering the cargo platform 3, and along with this, the first hood rib 5 fixed to the rear of the hood 1 also stands up and rotates while being pulled by the hood 1. do. Then, when the second canopy bone 11 takes the upright position, the front end of the canopy l is supported by the second canopy bone 11,
The upper rear corner portion 1a is supported by the first hood rib 5, and the loading platform 3
After that, the hook part 22a of the catch 22 is hooked to the hook 21 of the second canopy 11 to fix the second canopy 11 in an upright position, and the loading platform 3 is covered with a box-like shape. The hood 1 is fixed to the vehicle body by hooking the side hem portions and rear hem portions of the hood 1 to hooks 24 provided on the outer surfaces of the side frames 4, 4 and the rear frame 3a. On the other hand, when storing the canopy 1 on the loading platform 3, the procedure is the reverse of the installation process described above, and the folded canopy 1 is further rolled up onto the loading platform 3 as shown in the figure. Fixed at 3. At this time, the second hood rib 11 is
It is in a backward leaning position and has collapsed onto both side frames 4.4 of the loading platform 3, and the first hood frame 5 is also leaning against the rear frame 3a of the loading platform 3.
It will be in a state of falling upwards. In this example, as shown in FIG. It is defined to be equal to the length b+c) which is the sum of the length C of the leg part 12, and the length d of the leg part 6 of the first canopy bone 5 and the rear end of the loading platform 3 from the rotational fulcrum of the first canopy bone 5. The distance e to is equally defined. Therefore, even if the first hood rib 5 and the second hood rib 11 fall onto the loading platform 3, each hood rib 5, 11 will not protrude from the loading platform 3, so the spare tire normally installed on the rear frame 3a of the loading platform 3 2
There is no problem in installing 5. By the way, when the hood is attached as described above, the second hood rib 11 and the rollper 2 to which the front edge of the hood 1 is fixed are as follows.
A complete close contact is achieved through the weather strip 19 or the retainer member 16. That is, when the hood 1 is attached to the vehicle body, the second hood rib 11 functions as a sealing member, and the front edge of the hood 1 is connected to the rollper 2 through the second hood rib 11 without a gap. Therefore, there is no problem such as rainwater entering from the connection between the front edge of the top 1 and the rollper 2 as in the conventional example. In addition, when installing and removing the hood 1,
By rotating the second hood rib 11 between the upright position and the backward tilted position, the hood 1 is placed over the loading platform 3 in a box shape, and
It can be easily folded onto the loading platform 3. Therefore, in the canopy support structure of this example, the work of attaching and detaching the canopy 1 is
It will be much simpler than before. As described above, the hood support structure of this example is novel in that it is provided with the second hood rib 11 that supports the front edge of the hood 1 and performs a sealing function between the hood 1 and the rollper 2. The structure completely solves the problem of watertightness when using a canopy, which has long been desired to be improved. Further, in this example, the rear part of the roll par 2 is formed in the same manner as the resin top specification vehicle as described above, so that the second hood rib 11 can perform a sealing function against such a roll par 2. Therefore, if a supporting means for the hood rib is provided even on a resin-top specification vehicle that is different from the hood setup vehicle like this example, the hood can be installed while maintaining sufficient watertightness as in this example, making it compatible. It is also convenient in terms of sex. Note that the scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. For example, the flange portion of the second canopy may be integrally formed with the second canopy, and
The shape of the flange portion and the support structure for the second canopy can also be modified in various designs other than those of the above embodiments.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall configuration of an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of section A in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line ■-■ in FIG. 1, and FIG. is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line ■-■ in Fig. 1, Fig. 5 is an enlarged detailed view of section B in Fig. 1, and Fig. 6 is an enlarged sectional view taken along the line ■-■ in Fig. 1.
- In the enlarged cross-sectional view along the Vl line, 1...Top, 1a...Upper rear corner, 2...Roll par, 2C...Flange part, 3...Cargo platform, 4...Side frame, 5...first hood bone, 7
... Upper vehicle width direction horizontal part, 11 ... Second hood rib, 16
...Flange part (retainer member), 19... Seal member (weather strip).

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) In a covered vehicle that has a hood that covers the cargo bed behind the roll bar, the first hood frame has a gate-shaped first hood frame whose lower end is rotatably supported at the longitudinally intermediate portion of both side frames of the cargo bed; At the front part of both side frames near the roll bar,
It is equipped with a gate-shaped second hood bone that is rotatably supported so that it can take an upright position that is in close contact with the rear edge of the roll bar, and a backward position that falls along the upper surface of both side frames of the loading platform, A sealing member is provided on the rear edge of the roll bar at a flange portion extending rearward, and the second canopy is provided with a sealing member that elastically contacts the sealing member from the outside when the roll bar is in an upright position. An abutting flange portion is provided, the upper rear corner portion of the hood is supported by the upper horizontal portion of the first hood bone in the vehicle width direction, and the front edge of the hood is fixed to the second hood bone. A top support structure for a car with a top, which is characterized by: