JP2004182162A - Assist grip device for vehicles - Google Patents

Abstract

The vehicle includes a grip (31) on which an occupant places a hand, and left and right bases (32) attached to a vehicle body (11) for supporting both ends of the grip (31) so as to protrude into a vehicle interior (12). These base portions 32, 32 are provided with horizontally long guide protrusions 56, 56 for guiding the grip 31, and at both ends of the grip 31, guide grooves 43, 43 for sliding the guide protrusions 56, 56 are provided. , 43 are provided with wide grooves 44, 44 which allow rotation of the guide projections 56, 56 at a predetermined angle and stop at a predetermined angle with respect to the guide projections 56, 56.
[Effect] For example, the left and right bases can be accommodated in the space between the vehicle body and the passenger compartment. As a result, the vehicle interior space can be used as a spacious space without reducing the vehicle interior space.
[Selection diagram] FIG.

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an assist grip device for a vehicle.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art A vehicular assist grip device that is turned into a use state by being rotated is known (for example, see Patent Literature 1). Further, an assist grip device for a vehicle that is brought into a use state by being pulled out is known (for example, see Patent Document 2).
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 57-74837 (page 1, FIG. 1)
[Patent Document 2]
JP-A-58-61029 (page 3, FIG. 2)
[0004]
FIG. 1 of Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. 57-74837 and FIG. 2 of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 58-61029 will be described again to explain the above technique. However, the reference numerals in these publications have been re-assigned and the names of the descriptions have been partially changed.
[0005]
FIG. 10 is a reproduction of FIG. 1 of Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 57-74837.
The vehicle assist grip device 100 has a grip mounting base 102 fixed to a vehicle body 101 and a grip 103 rotatably mounted on the grip mounting base 102. When the grip 103 is not used, the grip mounting base 102 is used. When the grip 103 is used, the grip 103 is detached from the locking portion 104 and then rotated to the use position.
[0006]
However, in the above-described assist grip device 100 for a vehicle, when the grip 103 is used, it is rotated to a use position. Therefore, it is necessary to secure a space for rotation in the vehicle interior 105, and it may be difficult to use. .
[0007]
There is an assist grip device for a vehicle that can pull out a grip as a technology improved from the above technology.
FIG. 11 is a reproduction of FIG. 2 of JP-A-58-61029.
The assist grip device 110 for a vehicle has a grip 111 slidably housed in a grip holder 112, and the grip holder 112 is mounted on a roof side rail 114 via a roof lining 113 with mounting screws. When pulling, it is used by being pulled out from the grip holder 112. Reference numeral 115 denotes a stopper screw that attaches the grip holder 112 to the roof side rail 114 and stops the grip 111 at a predetermined position when the grip 111 is used.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the above-described vehicle assist grip device 110, since the grip 111 is attached to the grip holder 112 so as to be able to be pulled out, the space required for putting the grip 111 into a use state requires a rotary vehicle assist grip device 100 (FIG. 10). Reference).
However, in the vehicle assist grip device 110, since the grip holder 112 is located in the vehicle interior 116, the space in the vehicle interior 116 is narrowed, and the space in the vehicle interior 116 is used as a more spacious space. There is a need for a grip device for a vehicle that can be used.
[0009]
That is, an object of the present invention is to provide a grip device for a vehicle that can use the interior space of the vehicle as a spacious space without narrowing the interior space of the vehicle.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, claim 1 is a vehicle assist grip device arranged in a vehicle cabin for assisting in getting on and off the occupant, assisting the occupant's posture, hanging a clothes hanger, and the like. It consists of a grip on which the occupant hangs his hand, and left and right bases attached to the vehicle body to support both ends of the grip so that it can protrude into the vehicle interior. Protrusions are provided, guide grooves are provided at both ends of the grip to slide on the guide protrusions, and a wide groove is formed continuously with the guide grooves to allow rotation at a predetermined angle with respect to the guide protrusions and stop at a predetermined angle. It is characterized by having been provided.
[0011]
When locating the assist grip device for a vehicle in the cabin to assist the getting on and off of the occupant, assisting the posture of the occupant, and hanging the clothes hanger, etc., if it can be arranged without sacrificing the cabin space as much as possible This is preferable because the passenger compartment can be finished in a relaxed space.
[0012]
Therefore, the left and right bases for supporting the grip are mounted on the vehicle body side, and both ends of the grip are mounted on these bases so that they can protrude into the vehicle interior. The base has laterally elongated guide projections for guiding the grip, and both ends of the grip are provided. The guide projection is provided with a guide groove for sliding, a wide groove is provided continuously with the guide groove, and when the grip is protruded from the base portion, the grip is rotated at a predetermined angle to stop at a predetermined angle.
[0013]
The vehicle assist grip device is composed of a grip on which an occupant places a hand, and left and right bases attached to a vehicle body in order to support both ends of the grip so that they can protrude into the vehicle interior. Can be stored in the space between the vehicle body and the passenger compartment. As a result, the vehicle interior space can be used as a spacious space without reducing the vehicle interior space.
[0014]
In addition, a horizontally long guide protrusion for guiding the grip is provided on the base, and a guide groove is provided at both ends of the grip so as to slide on the guide protrusion. A wide groove for allowing rotation and stopping at a predetermined angle was provided. Therefore, when the grip is projected from the base, the grip can be rotated at a predetermined angle and stopped at the predetermined angle. As a result, the grip can be tilted to the most convenient position, and the usefulness of the vehicle assist grip device can be improved.
[0015]
According to another aspect of the present invention, the wide groove includes a tapered surface for stopping the guide protrusion at a predetermined angle, and a circumferential surface for allowing rotation of the guide protrusion, a linear portion for sliding the guide protrusion into the guide groove, and a wide groove. And an arc portion to be stopped.
[0016]
The wide groove is composed of a tapered surface for stopping the guide protrusion at a predetermined angle, and a circumferential surface for allowing rotation of the guide protrusion, and a linear portion for sliding the guide protrusion in the guide groove, and an arc portion for stopping in the wide groove. With this configuration, the operation of pulling out the grip by a predetermined amount, rotating the grip at a predetermined angle, and stopping at a predetermined angle can be reliably performed with a simple configuration. As a result, the durability of the vehicle assist grip device can be improved.
[0017]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, the base includes a resilient member for returning the grip to the vehicle body.
By providing a resilient member for returning the grip to the vehicle body at the base, the grip that has been pulled out of use can be automatically returned by releasing the hand. As a result, the usability of the vehicle assist grip device can be improved.
[0018]
A fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that all or a part of the grip is formed of a light-transmitting member, and the light-transmitting member incorporates lighting means.
The whole or a part of the grip is made of a light-transmitting body, and the lighting means is built in the light-transmitting body, so that the position of the assist grip device for a vehicle can be visually checked even at night. As a result, the visibility of the assist grip device for a vehicle can be improved.
[0019]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “up”, and “down” follow directions viewed from the driver, and Fr is the front side, Rr is the rear side, L is the left side, and R is the right side. Is shown. Also, the drawings should be viewed in the direction of reference numerals.
[0020]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle compartment equipped with an assist grip device for a vehicle according to the present invention, in which 10 is a vehicle, 11 is a vehicle body, 12 is a vehicle compartment, 13 is an instrument panel, 14 is a windshield, 15 is a glove box, 16 is a shift lever, 18 is a steering wheel, 21 is a vehicle meter, 22 is a driver's seat, 23 is a passenger seat, 24 is a left front door, 25 is a door mirror, 26 is a front pillar, 27 is a center pillar, 28 Indicates roof lining.
The vehicle assist grip device 30 according to the present invention is a device that can use the space inside the vehicle compartment 12 as a spacious space without reducing the space inside the vehicle compartment 12.
[0021]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vehicle assist grip device according to the present invention.
The vehicle assist grip device 30 includes a grip 31 on which an occupant places a hand or the like, and left and right attached to the vehicle body 11 to support both ends of the grip 31 so as to protrude into the vehicle interior 12 (see FIG. 1). Bases 32, 32, resilient members 33, 33 housed in the bases 32, 32, wires 34, 34 connecting the resilient members 33, 33 and both ends of the grip 31, and left and right bases 32, 32, respectively. The cover includes left and right covers 35, 35 respectively covering the base 32, and mounting screws 36, 36 for mounting the left and right bases 32, 32 to the vehicle body 11 side.
[0022]
Reference numeral 39 denotes a concave portion formed on the roof lining 28 so that the grip 31 can be operated. The grip 31 is a symmetrical member with respect to the center line C. The left and right bases 32, 32 and the left and right covers 35, 35 are the same parts and are members symmetrically used with respect to the center line C.
[0023]
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the vehicle assist grip device according to the present invention.
The grip 31 includes a grip body 41 on which a hand is hung, and slide projections 42 formed on both ends of the grip body 41.
[0024]
The slide protrusion 42 is formed continuously with a guide groove 43 that is engaged with the base 32 so as to protrude therefrom, thereby allowing a predetermined angle of rotation with respect to the guide protrusion 56 of the base 32 and a predetermined angle. A wide groove 44 for stopping at an angle and a wire locking portion 45 for locking the wire 34 are provided.
The wide groove 44 is composed of tapered surfaces 47, 47 for stopping the guide protrusion 56 at a predetermined angle, and a circumferential surface 48 for allowing the guide protrusion 56 to rotate.
[0025]
The base 32 includes a slide concave portion 51 for storing the slide convex portion 42, a storage tube portion 52 for storing the resilient member 33, and a mounting portion 53 for mounting on the vehicle body 11 (see FIG. 1).
[0026]
The slide concave portion 51 includes a guide portion 55 for guiding the slide convex portion 42, and a horizontally long guide protrusion 56 fitted into the guide groove 43, and linear portions 57, 57 for sliding the guide protrusion 56 into the guide groove 43. , And an arc portion 58 to be fixed to the tapered surface 47 of the wide groove 44.
The storage tube portion 52 includes a holding cap 59 that holds the resilient member 33 and allows the wire 34 to pass therethrough.
[0027]
The resilient member 33 is specifically a compression spring.
Further, the wire 34 includes a compression plate 61 that compresses the resilient member 33 on the resilient member 33 side.
The cover 35 is provided with locking claws 62 for locking to the base 32 (... Indicates a plurality, and the same applies hereinafter).
[0028]
FIG. 4 is a plan view of the vehicular assist grip device according to the present invention. The vehicular assist grip device 30 accommodates the left and right bases 32, 32 in the roof lining 28 and attaches the left and right bases 32, 32 to each other. This shows that the vehicle is fixed to the roof side rail 29 on the vehicle body 11 side.
[0029]
For example, when arranging the vehicle assist grip device in the passenger compartment to assist the getting on and off of the occupant, assisting the posture of the occupant, and hanging a clothes hanger, etc., arrange the device without sacrificing the interior space of the vehicle as much as possible. This is preferable because the passenger compartment can be finished in a relaxed space.
[0030]
That is, the vehicle assist grip device 30 includes a grip 31 on which an occupant places a hand, and left and right bases 32 attached to the vehicle body 11 to support both ends of the grip 31 so as to protrude into the vehicle interior 12. For example, the left and right bases 32 and 32 can be accommodated in the space between the vehicle body 11 and the passenger compartment 12 by being configured with the base 32. As a result, the space inside the vehicle compartment 12 can be used as a spacious space without reducing the space inside the vehicle compartment 12.
[0031]
5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 2, and FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line 6-6 of FIG.
The vehicle assist grip device 30 is provided with a horizontally long guide protrusion 56 for guiding the grip 31 on the base 32, and a guide groove 43 for sliding the guide protrusion 56 on both ends of the grip 31. The wide groove 44 that allows the guide projection 56 to rotate at a predetermined angle and stops at a predetermined angle is provided. Therefore, when the grip 31 is projected from the base 32, the grip 31 can be rotated at a predetermined angle and stopped at a predetermined angle. As a result, the grip 31 can be tilted to the most convenient position, and the usefulness of the vehicle assist grip device 30 can be improved.
[0032]
More specifically, the vehicle assist grip device 30 is configured such that the wide groove 44 includes a tapered surface 47 that stops the guide protrusion 56 at a predetermined angle and a circumferential surface 48 that allows the guide protrusion 56 to rotate. Are formed by linear portions 57, 57 shown in FIG. 6 for sliding in the guide grooves 43, and arc portions 58 stopped in the wide grooves 44 shown in FIG. The movement of the vehicle assist grip device 30 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.
[0033]
In addition, it can be said that the vehicle assist grip device 30 includes a resilient member 33 that returns the grip 31 to the vehicle body 11 (see FIG. 1) on the base 32.
By providing the base portion 32 with the resilient member 33 for returning the grip 31 to the vehicle body 11 side, the grip pulled out for use can be automatically returned by releasing the grip. As a result, the usability of the vehicle assist grip device 30 can be improved.
[0034]
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a use state of the assist grip device for a vehicle according to the present invention. The assist grip device 30 for a vehicle includes a passenger compartment for assisting the getting on and off of the occupant, assisting the posture of the occupant, hanging a clothes hanger, and the like. In the vehicle assist grip device 30 disposed in the interior 12, the vehicle assist grip device 30 is connected to a grip 31 on which an occupant places a hand or the like, and both ends of the grip 31 are placed in the vehicle interior 12 (see FIG. 1). It comprises left and right bases 32, 32 attached to the vehicle body 11 for protruding support, and these bases 32, 32 are provided with horizontally long guide projections 56, 56 (see FIG. 2) for guiding the grip 31. At both ends of the grip 31, there are provided guide grooves 43, 43 (one of which is not shown) for sliding the guide protrusions 56, 56. It can be said is provided with a wide groove 44, 44 (see FIG. 2) to stop at a predetermined angle with allows the rotation of a predetermined angle with respect to the guide projections 56 and 56 by forming by connection.
[0035]
The operation of the vehicle assist grip device 30 described above will be described below.
FIGS. 8A to 8C are explanatory views of the operation of the vehicle assist grip device according to the present invention.
3A, the assist grip device 30 for a vehicle is shown in a housed state, in which a guide protrusion 56 is fitted in a guide groove 43, and the grip 31 is moved in a direction of the vehicle compartment 12 (see FIG. 1) with respect to a base 32. Indicates that it has been slidably mounted. Further, it is shown that the elastic member 33 is urged through the wire 34 as shown by the arrow (1).
[0036]
In (b), the guide groove 43 is slid to the guide projection 56 by pulling the grip 31 toward the vehicle compartment 12 (see FIG. 1) as shown by the arrow (2).
Further, the resilient member 33 contracts as shown by the arrow (3), and holds the force for returning the grip 31 to the initial position.
[0037]
In (c), by moving the grip 31 until the guide protrusion 56 is positioned from the guide groove 43 to the wide groove 44, the grip 31 can be rotated as indicated by the arrow (4). As a result of the rotation, the arc portions 58, 58 of the guide projection 56 can be brought into contact with the tapered surfaces 47, 47 of the wide groove 44, and the grip 31 can be rotated by a predetermined angle and maintained at the predetermined angle.
Further, the resilient member 33 further contracts as shown by the arrow (5), and increases the force for returning the grip 31 to the initial position.
[0038]
The vehicle assist grip device 30 is configured such that the wide groove 44 includes a tapered surface 47 that stops the guide protrusion 56 at a predetermined angle and a circumferential surface 48 that allows the guide protrusion 56 to rotate. It can be said that it is composed of linear portions 57 and 57 that slide to 43 and an arc portion 48 that stops in the wide groove 44.
[0039]
That is, the wide groove 44 is composed of the tapered surfaces 47, 47 for stopping the guide projection 56 at a predetermined angle, and the circumferential surface 48 for allowing the rotation of the guide projection 56, and the guide projection 56 is slid into the guide groove 43. With the straight portions 57, 57 and the arc portions 58, 58 stopped in the wide groove 44, the operation of pulling out the grip 31 by a predetermined amount, rotating the grip 31 by a predetermined angle, and stopping at a predetermined angle can be performed with a simple configuration. It can be performed reliably. As a result, the durability of the vehicle assist grip device 30 can be improved.
[0040]
FIG. 9 is a plan view of a vehicle assist grip device according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and the same components as those used in the vehicle assist grip device 30 (see FIG. 2) are denoted by the same reference numerals and detailed description. Is omitted.
11 is a vehicle body, 12 is a cabin, 28 is a roof lining, 29 is a roof side rail, 32 and 32 are left and right bases, 33 and 33 are resilient members, 34 and 34 are wires, 35 and 35 are left and right covers, 36 and 36 are mounting screws, 39 is a concave portion, and 71 is a grip. The vehicle assist grip device 70 includes a grip 71 provided with a light transmitting member 72 and an illuminating means 73 for illuminating the light transmitting member 72. It is.
[0041]
It can be said that the vehicle assist grip device 70 has a configuration in which a part of the grip 71 is formed of the light transmitting body 72 and the lighting means 73 is built in the light transmitting body 72.
A part of the grip 71 is composed of the light transmitting body 72, and the lighting means 73 is built in the light transmitting body 72, so that the position of the vehicle assist grip device 70 can be visually observed even at night. As a result, the visibility of the vehicle assist grip device 70 can be improved.
[0042]
In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the guide groove 43 and the wide groove 44 are provided on the grip 31 side, and the guide projection 56 is provided on the base 32 side. A projection may be provided, and a guide groove and a wide groove may be provided on the base side.
Further, in the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the vehicle assist grip device 30 is attached to the roof side rail 29, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the attachment portion is arbitrary.
In the second embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, a part of the grip 71 is formed of the translucent body 72. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the entire grip 71 is formed of the translucent body. Is also good.
[0043]
【The invention's effect】
The present invention has the following effects by the above configuration.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the vehicle assist grip device includes a grip on which an occupant places a hand, and left and right bases attached to the vehicle body to support both ends of the grip so as to protrude into the vehicle interior. For example, the left and right bases can be accommodated in the space between the vehicle body and the passenger compartment. As a result, the vehicle interior space can be used as a spacious space without reducing the vehicle interior space.
In addition, a horizontally long guide protrusion for guiding the grip is provided on the base, and a guide groove is provided at both ends of the grip so as to slide on the guide protrusion. A wide groove for allowing rotation and stopping at a predetermined angle was provided. Therefore, when the grip is projected from the base, the grip can be rotated at a predetermined angle and stopped at the predetermined angle. As a result, the grip can be tilted to the most convenient position, and the usefulness of the vehicle assist grip device can be improved.
[0044]
According to the second aspect, the wide groove includes a tapered surface for stopping the guide protrusion at a predetermined angle, and a circumferential surface for allowing rotation of the guide protrusion, a linear portion for sliding the guide protrusion into the guide groove, and a wide groove. With this configuration, the operation of pulling out the grip by a predetermined amount, rotating the grip at a predetermined angle, and stopping at a predetermined angle can be reliably performed with a simple configuration. As a result, the durability of the vehicle assist grip device can be improved.
[0045]
According to the third aspect, since the base has a resilient member for returning the grip to the vehicle body side, the grip can be automatically returned by releasing the grip that has been pulled out for use. As a result, the usability of the vehicle assist grip device can be improved.
[0046]
According to the fourth aspect, all or a part of the grip is formed of a translucent body, and the illuminating means is incorporated in the translucent body, so that the position of the assist grip device for a vehicle can be visually observed even at night. As a result, the visibility of the assist grip device for a vehicle can be improved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle cabin equipped with a vehicle assist grip device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a vehicle assist grip device according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a vehicle assist grip device according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a plan view of an assist grip device for a vehicle according to the present invention; FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 2; FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line 6-6 in FIG. FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a use state of the vehicle assist grip device according to the present invention. FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of an operation of the vehicle assist grip device according to the present invention. FIG. 9 is a vehicle assist according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a reappearance of FIG. 1 of Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 57-74837. FIG. 11 is a reappearance of FIG. 2 of Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 58-61029.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... vehicle, 11 ... body, 12 ... cabin, 30, 70 ... vehicle assist grip device, 31, 71 ... grip, 32 ... left and right base, 33 ... resilient member, 43 ... guide groove, 44 ... wide groove 47, a tapered surface, 48, a circumferential surface, 56, a guide projection, 57, a linear portion, 58, an arc portion, 72, a translucent member, 73, a lighting means.

Claims (4)

In an assist grip device for a vehicle, which is disposed in a vehicle cabin for assisting in getting on and off the occupant, assisting in the posture of the occupant, and hanging a clothes hanger,
This assist grip device for a vehicle includes a grip on which an occupant places a hand, and left and right bases attached to a vehicle body in order to support both ends of the grip so that they can protrude into a vehicle interior.
On these bases, a horizontally long guide protrusion for guiding the grip is provided, and a guide groove for sliding on the guide protrusion is provided on both ends of the grip, and the guide protrusion is formed continuously with the guide groove. A wide groove for allowing rotation at a predetermined angle and stopping at a predetermined angle. The wide groove includes a tapered surface that stops the guide protrusion at a predetermined angle, and a circumferential surface that allows rotation of the guide protrusion,
2. The assist grip device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the guide protrusion includes a linear portion that slides in the guide groove and an arc portion that stops in the wide groove. 3. The assist grip device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the base includes a resilient member that returns the grip to the vehicle body. The assist grip device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein all or a part of the grip is formed of a light-transmitting member, and the light-transmitting member includes a lighting unit.

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