JPH0757601B2 - Vehicle connecting hood - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a vehicle connecting hood.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a vehicle connecting hood, as shown in FIG. 12, a fixed side hood frame 2 is fixedly attached to one end of a fold-shaped hood cloth 1, and a fixed side hood frame 2 is attached to one vehicle via a hood seat 3. 4, the release side hood frame 5 fixed to the other end is fitted to the locking hook 9 projecting from the hood seat 8 of the other vehicle 7, for example, the locking hole 6 formed in the frame 5. There are some that are connected together.

[0003]

In the conventional hood connecting structure as described above, when the vehicles are connected to each other or separated from each other, as shown in FIG. It is necessary to move the release side hood frame 5 forward or backward by supporting the heavy load of the hood by holding the grip frame 10 of
There is a problem that the work of connecting and disconnecting the hood becomes a heavy labor and the time required for the work becomes long, and the number of trains to be connected and disconnected is one of the factors that accelerate the speed of business operation.

[0004] The connection of the connecting hood in order to solve such a problem, but that automates the separation operation (for example, JP-A 2-1937 1 JP) has been proposed, in this compound, its mechanism However, there is a problem in that the maintenance work is increased, the cost is increased, and the vehicle cannot be used for a vehicle in which cost reduction is required.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to propose a device capable of advancing and retracting the release side hood frame with a simple mechanism, shortening the working time, and maintaining the stored state of the hood. It is a thing.

[0006]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention is a connection in which a fixed side hood frame (2) is fixed at one end and a release side hood frame (5) is fixed at the other end. In a hood, a bracket (11) is fixedly mounted on the fixed hood frame (2) or a hood seat (3) for fixing the hood, and a rotary shaft is attached to the bracket (11).
(12) is provided so as to be movable in the axial direction, and the rotary shaft (12)
Together with fixed first arm (13) thereto as a joint, the first joint (A), engaging with the engagement projection (16) in which the first arm (13) to secure the horizontal position and an upright position Blind hole (17)
Is provided, and the second arm (18) is connected to the distal end of the first arm (13) by a second joint (B) which is rotatable in the vertical direction, and is also connected to the second joint (B). Second arm (1
8) Locking hole (18 ) for fixing the horizontal and upright positions
From c), (18d) and latch (20) that locks to this
And a sliding member (2) for sliding on the upper surface of the second arm (18) in the horizontal posture on the release side top frame (5).
2) is fixed.

Further, a second aspect of the invention is to fix the first joint (A) of the first arm (13) to the bracket (11) so that it cannot rotate.
It is characterized by being fixed to.

[0008]

In the first invention, the first arm (13) and the second arm
The arms (18) of both are placed in a horizontal posture, and the sliding member (22) fixed to the release side hood frame (5) is placed on the second arm (18) and manually released by the operator. Move the hood frame (5) forward and backward.

When the releasing side top frame (5) and the top cloth (1) are stored, the sliding member (22) is retracted over the second joint (B) and onto the first arm (13). The second arm (18) is positioned and the upright posture of the second arm (18) is fixed.

Further, in the connected state of the hood, by fixing the first arm (13) in the upright posture by the first joint (A), the hood cloth can be fixed even when the deviation amount is large while the vehicle is running. (1) does not interfere with the first arm (13) and the second arm (18).

In the second aspect of the invention, since the first joint (A) is non-rotatably fixed, the first arm (13) always keeps the horizontal posture, but the second arm (18). ) Is the second
The joint (B) can be displaced to the horizontal position and the upright position as described above, and the same open side top frame (5) and top cloth (1) as above.
You can move forward, backward, and retract.

[0012]

EXAMPLE A first example of the present invention shown in FIGS. 1 to 8 will be described. Reference numeral 1 is a pleated hood cloth which is adapted to expand and contract in the passage direction. Numeral 2 is a fixed side hood frame fixed to one end of the hood cloth 1, which is fixed to a hood seat 3 fixed to the end face of one vehicle by appropriate means. Reference numeral 5 denotes an open side hood frame fixed to the other end of the hood cloth 1.

Reference numeral 8 denotes a hood seat fixed to the end face of the other vehicle. 6 is a locking hole formed on the front surface of the releasing side hood frame 5, 9 is a locking hook protruding from the front surface of the hood seat 8, and the releasing side hood frame 5 is close to the front surface of the hood seat 8. Then, once it is moved upward to fit the locking hole 6 into the locking hook 9,
By lowering, the locking hole 6 is locked and connected to the locking hook 9. Reference numeral 10 is a gripping frame for performing such work.

Reference numeral 11 denotes a bracket fixed to the one hood seat 3. A rotary shaft 12 is inserted through the bracket 11 so as to be rotatable and axially movable. A first arm 13 is fixed to the inner end of the rotary shaft 12, and the first arm 1
3 rotates in the vertical direction with the rotary shaft 12 as the first joint A.

A stopper 14 is fixed to the outer end of the rotary shaft 12. The stopper 14 has a vertical surface 14a that prevents the downward rotation of the first arm 13 by hitting the mounting plate 11a of the bracket 11 when the first arm 13 is in the horizontal posture as shown in FIGS. is doing. Further, the lower portion of the stopper 14 in this posture is formed in an arc surface 14b centering on the rotation shaft 12 so that the first arm 13 can be erected and rotated from the horizontal posture.

Reference numeral 15 denotes a coil-shaped spring which is compressed and interposed between the bracket 11 and the stopper 14, and constantly urges the base portion 13a of the first arm 13 toward the bracket 11 side via the rotating shaft 12.

An engaging projection 16 is fixedly provided on a side surface of the base portion 13a of the first arm 13 facing the blanket 11. The engaging protrusion 16 in the bracket 11
An engaging hole 17 into which the engaging protrusion 16 is fitted is formed on the side surface facing the.

The engagement projection 16 and the locking hole 17 are the first
When the arms 13 are in the upright posture, they are fitted to each other, and when the arms 13 are in the horizontal posture, the engaging projections 16 come into contact with the side surface 11b of the bracket 11.

Reference numeral 18 denotes a second arm, which is extendedly provided at the tip of the first arm 13 by a second joint B. The second joint B is fitted with a tenon 18a formed on the second arm 18 and a tenon hole 13c formed on the tip end portion 13b of the first arm 13, and a pin 19 is inserted through these to form a tenon. The pins 19 are connected so as to be upright and tiltable. A tongue piece 18b that abuts the lower surface of the first arm 13 when the second arm 18 is in a horizontal state is projectingly provided on the lower portion of the second arm 18 in the second joint portion B. No. 18 makes it possible to rotate upright but not downward from a horizontal state.

Further, the tenon 18a of the second arm 18 is formed with locking holes 18c and 18d at the rear and upper portions thereof when the second arm 18 is in a horizontal state. A hole 13d is formed through the center of the first arm 13 in the axial direction, and a rod-shaped latch 20 is slidably inserted in the hole 13d. The locking hole 18 is provided at the tip of the latch 20.
The claw portion 20a which is fitted and locked in the c and 18d is formed,
An operation portion 20b formed by bending the latch 20 is formed at the rear portion. The upper surface of the claw portion 20a is formed into a tapered surface 20c that descends toward the tip.

Reference numeral 13e is a spring chamber formed in the first arm 13. In the spring chamber 13e, a coil-shaped spring 21 is attached to the first arm 13 at one end thereof and the collar 20 of the latch 20 at the other end.
The latch 20 is compressed and interposed so as to constantly press the latch 20 toward the second arm 18 side.

A split groove 13f is formed in the base portion 13a of the first arm 13.
And the operating portion 20 of the latch 20 is formed in the split groove 13f.
b is inserted. Further, a hooking groove 13h is formed at the rear end of the outer wall 13g forming the split groove 13f.
By pulling out 0 to the rear and fitting the operating portion 20b into the hooking groove 13h, the claw portion 20a is engaged with the locking holes 18c, 1c.
The latch 20 is held at a position away from 8d.

Reference numeral 22 is a sliding member fixedly mounted on the release side top frame 5, which is formed in a crotch shape, and a recess 22a of the sliding member 22 is provided in the second arm 1.
8 and the first arm 13 can be slid.
The first arm 13, the second arm 18, etc. are provided on the inner surfaces of both sides of the hood, respectively.

Next, the operation will be described. Release side hood frame 5
An operation of separating the open side hood frame 5 from the hood seat 8 from the state in which is connected to the hood seat 8 of the other vehicle and storing it in the one vehicle side will be described.

First, an operator grips the grip frame 10, lifts the release side hood frame 5 upward, and then pulls it toward you to remove the locking hole 6 from the locking hook 9. After this removal operation, the open side hood frame 5
And the sliding member 22 is placed on the second arm 18 which is horizontally extended as shown in FIGS.

Next, an operator grips the grip frame 10 and manually moves the release side hood frame 5 backward toward the fixed side hood frame 2. At this time, since the sliding member 22 slides on the second arm 18 and the load of the hood cloth 1, the release side hood frame 5, etc. is supported by the second arm 18, the force required by the operator is released. The force for supporting the load of the side hood frame 5 or the like is not required, and the force for simply moving the open side hood frame 5 horizontally is sufficient.

When the release side hood frame 5 is pulled to the retracted position, the sliding member 22 passes over the first joint B and rides on the first arm 13. Then, the second arm 18 is rotated about the pin 19 of the second joint B in the standing direction from the state of FIG. By this standing rotation, the tip of the tenon 18a, which is the upper wall of the locking hole 18c, hits the tapered surface 20c of the claw portion 20a, and the component 20 pushes the latch 20 to the right in the drawing, and the claw portion 20a is locked by the locking hole 18c. More off. Further rotation,
When the claw portion 19a slides on the arcuate surface of the tip of the tenon 18a, the second arm 18 stands upright as shown in FIG. 6, and the next locking hole 18d reaches the claw portion 20a. 20
Moves to the left in the drawing, and the claw portion 20a is fitted into the locking hole 18d to maintain the upright state of the second arm 18.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 6, the storage position of the sliding member 22 is secured, and the storage state of the release side top frame 5 and the top cloth 1 is maintained. Next, from the above-mentioned stored state, the hood cloth 1
The operation of extending and connecting the open side hood frame 5 to the other hood seat 8 will be described.

First, in the state shown in FIG. 6, the latch 20 is
The operating portion 20b is gripped and pulled rightward in the drawing to remove the claw portion 20a from the locking hole 18d. Then, in this detached state, the operation portion 20b is rotated 90 ° toward the passage side and fitted into the hanging groove 13h. As a result, the removed state of the claw portion 20a is maintained.

Then, the second arm 18 is laid down horizontally as described above. Then, the operating portion 20b of the latch 20 is removed from the latch groove 13h. Then, the latch 20 moves to the left in the drawing by the pushing force of the spring 21, and as shown in FIG.
The claw portion 20a is fitted into the locking hole 18c, and the horizontal state of the second arm 18 is maintained.

Then, the release side hood frame 5 is manually moved forward toward the hood seat 8 of the other vehicle. Even during this movement, since the sliding member 22 slides on the second arm 18, the operator only needs to push the release side hood frame 5.

When the release side hood frame 5 approaches the hood seat 8 of the other vehicle, the grip frame 10 is gripped and the release side hood frame 5 is slightly lifted so that the locking hole 6 is positioned on the locking hook 9. After letting
The locking hole 6 is fitted into the locking hook 9, and then the release side top frame 5 is lowered. As a result, the locking hole 6 is locked by the locking hook 9, and the release side hood frame 5 is connected to the hood seat 8.

After this connection, the second arm 18 is left in its horizontal position so that the passenger can use the second arm 18 as a handrail during business operation. Also,
When there is a risk that the hood cloth 1 interferes with the first arm 18 due to the vehicle deviation, the second arm 18 is bent upward from the second joint B and kept upright.

Further, as described above, the release side hood frame 5 is attached to the hood seat 8
When there is a fear that the hood cloth 1 may interfere with the second arm 18 and the first arm 13 when the vehicle shifts due to a large amount of deviation in the state of being connected to the second arm as shown in FIG. The first arm 13 is bent upward from the first joint A while the arm 18 of the first arm 13 is extended to stand upright.

That is, from the state shown in FIG.
When 8 is manually rotated upward, the engagement projection 16 slides on the side surface 11b of the bracket 11 and rotates, and the first arm 13 is in the upright posture and the engagement projection 16 is positioned in the locking hole 17. , The engaging projection 16 is locked by the pressing force of the spring 15
Insert into 7 Therefore, the engagement between the engagement protrusion 16 and the locking hole 17 maintains the upright posture of the second arm 18 and the first arm 13 as shown in FIG. 7.

To change the upright posture to the horizontal posture, the first arm 13 is pulled inward against the force of the spring 15.
The engaging projection 16 is disengaged from the locking hole 17, and the first arm 13
Rotate horizontally.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 will be described. In this embodiment, the first joint A of the first arm 13 in the above embodiment is fixed so as not to rotate.

That is, the first joint A in the first embodiment.
Rotating shaft 12, stopper 14, spring 15, engagement protrusion 1
6, the engaging hole 17 is abolished, and the base portion 13a of the first arm 13 is removed.
Is directly fixed to the bracket 11 by welding 23. The other structure is similar to that of the first embodiment, and the same parts are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

According to this embodiment, the first arm 13 is always in a horizontal posture, and only the second arm 18 bends and extends at the second joint B as in the first embodiment. Therefore, the release side hood frame 5 and the hood cloth 1 can be moved forward, backward, and retracted as in the first embodiment.

In the present embodiment, when the connected hood 1 does not interfere with the second arm 18 due to the bias even when the first arm 13 is in the horizontal posture and only the second arm 18 is in the upright posture. Apply.

FIG. 11 shows a third embodiment of the present invention, in which the bracket 11 in the second embodiment is fixed to the fixed side top frame 2. The bracket 11 in the first embodiment may be provided on the fixed side top frame 2.

[0042]

According to the present invention, the release side top frame is moved forward,
When retracting, the load of the open side hood frame, hood cloth, and hood cloth can be supported by the second arm, so that the operator does not need to support the load by hand, and manual hood connection and separation work is light work. become.

Further, when the open side hood frame and the hood cloth are stored, the second arm is erected and fixed so that
The storage state can be secured by the second arm, and the second arm can be used for storage.

Further, according to the present invention, the first arm is set to the first arm.
By erecting at the joints, the hood cloth does not interfere with the first and second arms even when the connecting hood is largely biased. Furthermore, the objective can be achieved with a simpler mechanism than that of automated equipment, cost can be reduced, the number of parts can be reduced, and failures can be reduced, which is useful for maintenance-free operation.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the first and second arm portions.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of the joint section.

FIG. 4 is a plan sectional view of the main part.

5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a side sectional view showing the storage state.

FIG. 7 is a side sectional view showing a state in which the first and second arms are upright.

8 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a plan sectional view of the main part.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a side view showing a connecting work state of the connecting hood.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 hood cloth 2 fixed side hood frame 3 hood seat 5 release side hood frame 11 bracket 13 first arm 18 second arm A first joint B second joint 14, 16, 17 posture fixing means for the first joint 20, 18c, 18d Posture fixing means for second joint

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A fixed hood frame (2) or a fixed hood frame (2) fixed to a fixed hood frame (2) fixed to one end and a release side hood frame (5) fixed to the other end. The bracket (11) is fixed to the hood seat (3), and the rotary shaft is attached to the bracket (11).
(12) is provided so as to be movable in the axial direction, and the rotary shaft (12)
Together with this fixed first arm (13) as the first joint, the first joint (A), an engaging protrusion first arm (13) to secure the horizontal position and an upright position (16) Locking hole (1
7) is provided, and the second arm (18) is connected to the distal end of the first arm (13) by a second joint (B) which can rotate in the vertical direction and the second joint (B). ) locking hole to secure the horizontal position and an upright posture of the second arm (18) to (18
c) (18d) and latch (20) that locks it
And a sliding member (2) for sliding on the upper surface of the second arm (18) in the horizontal posture on the release side top frame (5).
A connecting hood for vehicles, characterized in that 2) is fixed. 2. The bracket (11) according to claim 1, wherein the first joint (A) of the first arm (13) is non-rotatable.
A connecting hood for vehicles, characterized by being fixed to.