JP3084013U - Side window hood and rainwater guide rail for automobiles - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] When running at low speed or stopping, rainwater dripping from the lower edge of the hood blows into the vehicle interior from the opening of the window due to natural wind from the side or running wind pressure of the car. The present invention provides a side window hood and a rainwater guide rail for an automobile, which can eliminate the inconvenience of rainwater on the roof flowing down onto the windshield at a sudden stop. A side window hood includes a hood body,
A rain gutter provided integrally along the lower edge of the gutter to guide rainwater received by the gutter to its end. The rainwater guide rail is used by being mounted along the lower edge of a conventional side window hood, and includes a gutter-shaped main body and fixing means for mounting the gutter-shaped main body. By installing the rainwater guide rail along the front edge of the roof of the car, it is possible to prevent the rainwater and dirt on the roof from flowing down toward the windshield at the same time when a heavy brake is applied. .

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention is based on the idea that rainwater falling on the eaves-shaped hood attached to the upper edge of the window frame of the side window for automobiles is opened from the somewhat opened opening of the side window when driving at low speed or stopping. The inconvenience of blowing into the cabin or the inconvenience of rainwater that has accumulated on the roof when the bouquet is strongly applied, flowing down toward the windshield surface at once with dirt on the roof due to inertia The present invention relates to side window hoods for automobiles and rainwater guide rails to eliminate them.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 FIG. 3 shows a general form of a hood for a side window of a conventional automobile and an attached state thereof. This conventional side window hood F blocks sunlight from the side and prevents rainwater and strong wind from blowing into the passenger compartment while driving with the side window glass lowered somewhat for ventilation and other purposes. It plays a role of preventing, etc.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 The above-described rainwater blowing prevention function can be performed with almost no problem since the rainwater adhering to the surface of the side window hood F is blown backward when traveling at a relatively high speed. However, when the vehicle is traveling at a low speed or when the vehicle is stopped, the rain flows down along the surface of the hood, and the raindrops that drips from the lower edge of the hood cause strong natural wind from the side or the vehicle traveling in the next lane. Wind pressure often blows into the cabin from the somewhat opened window openings.

[0004] Further, automobiles running in the rain, particularly automobiles with a large roof area, often experience the following inconveniences. That is, when the brakes are applied strongly, a considerable amount of rainwater adhering to the roof flows down toward the windshield at once due to inertia. In that case, it is difficult to see the front view, which is extremely dangerous depending on the amount of rainfall and driving conditions. In addition, when rainwater on the roof is forcibly moved by inertia, dirt such as oily soot and wax attached to the roof is also washed away. Then, it gradually adheres and deposits on the windshield.

Therefore, the first of the main objects of the present invention is that, when the vehicle is running at a low speed or when the vehicle is stopped, water droplets dripping from the lower edge of the hood are generated by the natural wind from the side or the running wind pressure of the next car. An object of the present invention is to provide a side window hood for an automobile configured to prevent inconvenience of blowing into a vehicle interior from an opening of a window.

[0006] The second main object of the present invention is to provide a motor vehicle that can achieve the same object as the first object by mounting along the lower edge of the existing side window hood. To provide a rainwater guide rail.

[0007] An additional object of the present invention is to install along the front edge of the roof of a motor vehicle, so that when a heavy brake is applied during rainfall, a considerable amount of dirt adhered to the roof is attached. This prevents rainwater from flowing down the surface of the windshield at once due to its inertia, and prevents rainwater from being introduced into the existing side window hood. There are rails to offer.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above object, the side window hood for an automobile according to the present invention is an eave-shaped hood used by being attached to an upper edge portion of a window frame of the side window. And a gutter provided integrally with the gutter to guide the rainwater received by the gutter to its end.

The rainwater guide rail for a vehicle according to the present invention flows down along the surface of an eave-shaped hood attached to the upper edge of the window frame of the side window, and collects rainwater reaching the lower edge. , A gutter-shaped main body for guiding to the end of the lower end edge, and fixing means for fixing the gutter-shaped main body to the lower end edge of the hood. Then, as a fixing means, an adhesive such as a pressure-sensitive adhesive may be applied to a fixing portion of the gutter-shaped main body. Alternatively, as another fixing means, a fitting groove for fitting the lower edge of the hood may be provided along one edge in the longitudinal direction of the gutter-shaped main body.

[0010] Furthermore, the rainwater guide rail for an automobile is mounted along the front edge of the roof top surface of the automobile, so that when the brake is strongly applied, the rainwater adhering to the roof is removed by inertia due to inertia. It also helps to prevent the inconvenience of flushing down the windshield with dirt attached to the roof. In this case, the rainwater guide rail may be configured to include a bar-shaped main body having a predetermined length and an arbitrary cross-sectional shape, and fixing means for fixing the bar-shaped main body on the roof. Further, in order to bend the bar-shaped main body into an arc-shaped or V-shaped plan view shape and to mount the bar-shaped main body on the roof upper surface with the bulging side facing the rear of the vehicle body, The bar-shaped body may be made of a flexible material. And the gutter-shaped main body of Claim 2 may be diverted as a bar-shaped main body.

[0011]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, a specific configuration of the present invention will be sequentially described with reference to the drawings. First, a first embodiment of a side window hood for a vehicle according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

The side window hood A1 of this embodiment shown as a perspective view in FIG. 1 is mounted on a window frame of a door panel of an automobile as shown in FIG. 3 showing a state where a conventional side window hood F is mounted. It is attached to an edge or the like by a known method.

As shown in FIG. 1, the side window hood A 1 includes an eave-shaped hood main body 1 and a rain gutter 2 integrally provided along a lower end edge of the hood main body 1. Reference numeral 1a denotes a fin-shaped mounting portion formed by bending an upper edge portion of the hood body 1 upward or sideways, and is fixed to a window frame upper edge portion of an automobile door panel by a known method. It is.

The function, material, structure, and the like of the hood main body 1 are not substantially different from those of the conventional side window hood F, and thus description thereof is omitted. The rain gutter 2 only needs to have a function of collecting rainwater falling on the surface of the hood main body 1 so as not to flow down from the lower end edge of the hood main body 1 and guiding the rain water to the front end or the rear end of the rain gutter 2. . Therefore, the cross-sectional shape of the rain gutter 2 may be appropriately determined in consideration of designability, safety in case of contact with a person, and the like as long as the above function is provided.

In the vehicle equipped with the side window hood A 1, all the rainwater flowing down the surface of the hood main body 1 was collected by the rain gutter 2 when the vehicle was running at a low speed in the rain or stopped. In addition, after being guided to the front end or the rear end of the rain gutter 2, it flows down.

[0016] Therefore, as described at the beginning, in a vehicle equipped with a conventional side window hood F, when the vehicle frequently stops, stops during rain, or runs at low speed, it tends to drip from the lower edge of the hood. The inconvenience of raindrops blowing through the gaps in the somewhat open windows due to strong natural winds and the running wind pressure of cars in the next lane can almost certainly be eliminated.

Next, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a side window hood A2 according to a second embodiment. The difference from the side window hood A1 is that the hood main body 1 is not made uniform in the vertical width, but is gradually widened from the rear end toward the front end. Therefore, the rain gutter 2 is inclined downward toward the front of the vehicle body.

[0018] In this way, when the window with the hood on the rear seat side is somewhat opened, the adverse effect of rainwater discharged from the rear end of the hood on the front seat side can be avoided. The same applies to opening and closing the front door. In addition, if the vertical width is set as described above, the light shielding function and the function to prevent wind and rain are more improved even if the entire surface area of the hood main body 1 is the same as compared to the case where the vertical width is uniform. Can be enhanced.

Next, a first embodiment of a rainwater guide rail for a vehicle according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. FIG. FIGS. 4A and 4B are a perspective view of the rainwater guide rail B1 of this embodiment and a longitudinal sectional view along the line XX. FIGS. 5A and 5B are perspective views showing a state in which the rainwater guide rail B1 is mounted along the lower edge of a conventional side window hood F, and along the line YY. It is an expansion sectional perspective view.

The rainwater guide rail B1 flows down along the surface of the conventional side window hood F, collects rainwater reaching the lower edge thereof, and guides the rainwater to the front end or the rear end of the rainwater guide rail B1. And a fixing means 12 for fixing the lower edge of the gutter-shaped body 11 along the lower edge of the side window hood F.

The gutter-shaped main body 11 is made of a flexible plastic material and extruded into a long shape so that it can be bent freely according to the bent shape of the conventional side window hood F. It is made by cutting to predetermined dimensions.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the fixing means 12 of this embodiment is formed of a pressure-sensitive adhesive having a predetermined width provided along the lower edge of the back side of the gutter-shaped main body 11. That is it. Although not shown, release paper that is peeled off immediately before use is attached to the surface of the pressure-sensitive adhesive 12.

The use of the rainwater guide rail B1 is evident in FIG. 5, which shows a state of attachment to a conventional side window hood F. In this mounting state, the gutter-shaped main body 11 plays the same role as the rain gutter 2 provided on the side window hoods A1 and A2.

Next, FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view showing the rainwater guide rail B2 of the second embodiment. The difference from the rainwater guide rail B1 lies in fixing means for fixing the rainwater guide rail B2 to the lower edge of the conventional side window hood F.

That is, as shown in the figure, a fitting groove 13 which is provided integrally along the lower end edge of the gutter-shaped main body 11 in the longitudinal direction and fits the lower end edge of the conventional side window hood F is fixed. Means.

The rainwater guide rails B1 and B2 of the above embodiment are designed to solve the problem that rainwater blows through the somewhat opened opening of the side window. However, B1 type rainwater guide rails can also be used to solve other types of rainwater problems associated with automobiles.

[0027] This another kind of rainwater problem means that, especially when a car having a large roof area is subjected to a strong brake during rainfall, it adheres to the roof D as shown by an arrow in FIG. This is an inconvenient phenomenon in which a relatively large amount of rainwater flows down to the windshield E at once due to inertia. In this case, dirt substances such as oily smoke and wax attached to the roof D are also washed off by the water force.

A large amount of rainwater flowing down the windshield surface at a glance makes it difficult to see ahead, and is extremely dangerous depending on the amount of rainfall and the traveling environment. Of course, it is not preferable that the oily dirt substance flowing down along with the rainwater adheres to the windshield E.

FIG. 7 shows still another embodiment of the present invention for preventing the occurrence of such inconvenience. In this embodiment, a rainwater guide rail C is attached along the front edge of the upper surface of the roof D of the automobile and over almost the entire width thereof.

The rainwater guide rail C has a bar-shaped main body 21 having a length substantially equal to the width of the roof D and a flexible body 21 for preventing rainwater from flowing down toward the windshield E. Fixing means for fixing the bar-shaped main body 21 to the front edge on the roof D is provided.

The cross-sectional shape of the bar-shaped main body 21 requires a certain height in order to prevent rainwater, which has moved forward by inertia, from climbing over the bar-shaped main body 21. In consideration of the appearance, it is preferable to form a gutter opening toward the rear of the vehicle body as shown in FIG.

Therefore, the rainwater guide rail C of the embodiment is convenient in terms of production and sales management if the above-mentioned rainwater guide rail B1 shown in FIG. 4 is used as it is. In that case, the gutter-shaped main body 11 of the rainwater guide rail B1 corresponds to the bar-shaped main body 21 of this embodiment, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive 12 corresponds to the fixing means of this embodiment.

When the rainwater guide rail C is mounted on the roof D of an automobile, by utilizing the flexibility of the material, the shape in plan view is curved into an arc shape as shown in FIG. However, the bulging side may be directed toward the rear of the vehicle body. Note that, instead of the arc shape, it may be bent into a bulged shape such as an obtuse angle V shape.

When mounted in this way, the rainwater that moves forward by inertia and collides with the rainwater guide rail C is pushed into the inside of the gutter-shaped bar-shaped main body 21, and does not get over the bar-shaped main body 21. As shown by the arrow in FIG. 7, the vehicle is guided along both sides of the gutter toward the left and right sides of the roof D.

[0035]

[Effect of the invention]

 As apparent from the above description, the side window hood and the rainwater guide rail for a vehicle according to the present invention have the following practically excellent effects. (A) The side window hood of the present invention is a drawback of the conventional side window hood. When running at a low speed or at a stop, raindrops that drips from the lower edge of the hood cause natural wind from the side. This eliminates the inconvenience of blowing air into the cabin from the window opening due to the wind pressure of the vehicle. (B) Existing side window hoods can be used as they are for rainwater guide rails to be attached to conventional side window hoods. (C) Also, only one type of rainwater guide rail is attached to various conventional side window hoods, and the versatility is excellent. (D) The rainwater guide rail can also be used for mounting along the front edge of the roof of a car. (E) If installed in this way, when a heavy brake is applied, a relatively large amount of attached rainwater on the roof will flow down to the windshield side at once, preventing the risk of obstructing the front view. I can do it. (F) Also, it is possible to prevent inconvenience that dirt substances such as oily dust and wax on the roof flow down with the rainwater and adhere to the windshield.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of a side window hood according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the second embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view showing a state in which a conventional side window hood is attached to a side window of an automobile.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing the first embodiment of the rainwater guide rail according to the present invention, and a longitudinal sectional view taken along line XX of FIG.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the rainwater guide rail of the first embodiment is attached to a conventional side wid hood, and a vertical cross-sectional perspective view along the line YY thereof.

FIG. 6 is a partial perspective view showing the second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a main part, showing an embodiment in which the rainwater guide rail according to the present invention is mounted on a roof of an automobile.

[Explanation of symbols]

 A1, A2 Side window hood B1, B2 Rainwater guide rail C Rainwater guide rail D Car roof E Windshield F Conventional side window hood 1 Hood body 1a Mounting part 2 Rain gutter 11 Gutter-shaped body 12 Pressure-sensitive adhesive (fixed) Means) 13 Fitting groove (fixing means) 21 Bar-shaped main body

Claims (7)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. An eaves-shaped hood used by being attached to an upper edge portion of a window frame of a side window, comprising a hood main body and a rain gutter integrally provided along a lower end edge thereof. A side window hood for an automobile, wherein the rainwater received by the vehicle is guided to its end. 2. A gutter for flowing down along the surface of an eave-shaped hood attached to the upper edge of a window frame of a side window, collecting rainwater reaching the lower edge, and guiding the rainwater to the end of the lower edge. A rainwater guide rail for an automobile, comprising: a main body; and fixing means for fixing the gutter main body to a lower end edge of a hood. 3. The rainwater guide rail for an automobile according to claim 2, wherein the fixing means is an adhesive such as a pressure-sensitive adhesive applied to a fixing portion of the gutter-shaped main body. 4. The fixing means according to claim 2, wherein the fixing means is provided along one longitudinal edge of the gutter-shaped main body, and is a fitting groove for fitting a lower edge of the hood. Rainwater guide rail for automobiles. 5. By mounting along the front edge of the roof top surface of the automobile, it is possible to prevent rainwater and dirt adhering on the roof from flowing down toward the windshield at a time when a brake is strongly applied. A rainwater for automobiles, comprising: a bar-shaped body having a predetermined length and an arbitrary cross-sectional shape; and fixing means for fixing the bar-shaped body on a roof. Induction rail. 6. The bar-shaped main body is bent into an arc shape or a V-shaped plan view shape, and can be attached to the roof upper surface with its bulging side facing the rear of the vehicle body. For
6. The rainwater guide rail for an automobile according to claim 5, wherein the bar-shaped body is made of a flexible material. 7. The rainwater guide rail for an automobile according to claim 5, wherein the gutter-shaped main body according to claim 2 is diverted as a bar-shaped main body.