JP2755517B2 - Automotive blinds - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a blind provided inside a rear window for an automobile.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, it has been common practice to attach a curtain to a window or attach a film having low light transmittance to a window surface for the purpose of preventing the interior temperature of an automobile from becoming high due to sunlight. In addition, as for the rear window of a passenger car, it is often practiced to install relatively narrow width plate members in a plurality of stages in a substantially horizontal manner at intervals in the vertical direction.

[0003] Such a structure comprising a large number of horizontal plates provided in the rear window is designed to satisfy the rear view through the rearview mirror and to satisfy the above-mentioned light shielding against the sunshine. , This structure
Normally, it is different from blinds that are attached to windows of buildings in that it does not have a plate rotation mechanism, but there is a commonality that relatively narrow plate materials are installed in multiple stages at intervals in the vertical direction Sometimes they are called "car blinds". Therefore, in the following description, it will be referred to as "blind" according to this, and the names of the constituent members will be based on general blinds.

A blind for an automobile usually holds a slat, which is a relatively narrow plate, horizontally fixed from the viewpoint of securing the rear view, and at the same time, from the viewpoint of shielding sunlight. It is provided so as to have an appropriate width dimension and a vertical interval. However, since it is also required to secure a large interior space for automobiles, it is generally desired that the structure be installed along the inner surface of the rear window as much as possible or installed outside the rear window. In order to satisfy such demands, both types of blinds installed inside and outside the rear window are conventionally known.

By the way, the shape of the rear window of the vehicle (the degree of curvature in the vertical and horizontal directions) generally differs depending on the type and model of the vehicle, and the conventional blind installed along the rear window of the vehicle has a different shape. It was extremely uneconomical because the blinds had to be provided individually for different rear windows. For example, in a system in which a blind is installed outside the rear window, metal slats must be prepared for each type of vehicle in consideration of weather resistance and mechanical resistance, which imposes a large burden on commonality and management of the blind. On the other hand, the method of installing blinds inside the rear window requires that blinds with different design dimensions be prepared for each vehicle type, as in the above-mentioned method of outside installation, and metal slats are not suitable for safety. This is not preferred.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present inventor proposes the present invention in view of the above-mentioned state of the prior art, and aims at the shape of the rear window (degree of curvature, etc.).
To provide new automotive blinds that can reduce blind production costs and facilitate inventory management by making it possible to share one or several prepared blinds, even if they differ from vehicle to vehicle. It is in.

Another object of the present invention is to realize the use of a material such as non-metallic cloth for a slat as a blind to be installed in the interior of an automobile, and to provide a window when such a flexible material is used. The aim is to provide a blind that prevents the slats from fluttering due to the strong wind coming into the vehicle when driving with the door open and does not cause discomfort to the passengers.

[0008]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above object, the present inventor has disclosed a blind which is generally installed along the inner surface of a rear window of a vehicle which is inclined and curved, and which is provided on the left and right sides of the rear window. End struts erected from the upper end to the lower end along the window surface in the vicinity of both side end portions, respectively, and at least one or more places between these end struts from the upper end along the window surface. It is composed of an intermediate support straddling the lower end and a number of slats stretched substantially horizontally through the intermediate support midway between the end supports,
Each slat is constituted by a narrow sheet member made of rubber, elastic cloth or other elastically shrinkable material. Provided is a blind for an automobile, which is characterized by being stretched.

In the present invention, since the rear window of an automobile is generally inclined, the end struts and the intermediate struts are generally inclined with respect to the vertical direction. The slats are not limited, but are made of a stretchable rubber sheet, a stretchable woven or knitted fabric, or a stretchable sheet member covered with a cloth bag. It is preferably adopted. The stretchable slats are stretched between the end struts in a state where the slats are stretched with an appropriate tension, so that even when the vehicle runs with the window opened, it is possible to prevent flapping due to the wind.

[0010] Further, since the end support and the intermediate support are usually curved so that the rear window of the vehicle is concave with respect to the room, the end support and the intermediate support are connected to each other via the intermediate support from the one end support. It is common to arrange so that the horizontal line segment connected to the side end post forms a polygonal line. In addition, it is preferable to provide a holding member for holding and fixing the width of the slat in a substantially natural state on the intermediate support through which the slat is inserted. When the rear window is linear, the slats may be extended between the end pillars on both sides without the intermediate pillar.

[0011]

According to the present invention, for example, in the case of a passenger car, depending on the slat material, one kind or a relatively small car type,
If the vehicle width (actually the length in the left-right direction along the curved surface of the rear window) is approximately equal, such as a medium-sized vehicle or a large-sized vehicle, it is necessary to prepare a vehicle of at most a few types. A slight difference in the extension dimensions can be dealt with by changing the degree of extension of the slat. In addition, to end support and middle support,
Providing means that can adjust the angle between each slat,
Adjustable length (stretch or cut) of the strut allows the use of common parts from sports-type vehicles with relatively large rear window inclination to sedan-type vehicles with relatively small inclination of rear window It is also preferred.

[0012]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG.

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a structure in the vicinity of a rear window of an automobile in which a blind according to the present invention is installed. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a rear deck 2 of an automobile body; 3 is a rear window.

Reference numeral 4 denotes a blind for a vehicle according to the present invention, the details of which are shown in FIG. In FIG. 2, the blinds are also installed along the inclined rear window 3 so as to be inclined with respect to the vertical direction. However, in the description after FIG. 2, the columns are illustrated in a vertical posture for convenience of explanation.

The blind according to one embodiment of the present invention described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5 has two end supports 5, 5 and two intermediate supports 6, 6, and a support between the end supports 5, 5. , And a plurality of slats 7, 7, ..., which are stretched horizontally across these columns through intermediate columns 6, 6 on the way.

The end support 5 is formed, for example, by combining aluminum members (for example, a pair of long angle members 5a and a pair of short angle members 5b) to form a rectangular frame side. The upper and lower angle members 5b are respectively provided with screw members 5c for assembling to fixing parts (not shown). As shown in FIG. 4, a large number of slat connecting shafts 5d are fixed to the pair of angle members 5a extending up and down at regular intervals.

The intermediate support 6 has angle members 6a and 6b having substantially the same structure as the end support 5, and a screw member 6c for assembling to a fixed portion (not shown). Instead of the slat connecting shaft 5d in the support, a large number of positioning plates 6d having slit-shaped holes 6e into which the slats 7 are inserted are provided at regular intervals. (See FIG. 5).

As the slats 7 in this embodiment, for example, a narrow rubber sheet or an elastic cloth sheet made into a strip shape by bias cutting a woven cloth is used, but is not particularly limited thereto. . And this slat 7
Is to be wrapped short around the shaft 5d of the end support 5 at both ends in the longitudinal direction and connected and fixed by suturing, bonding, heat fusion, etc., and stretched slightly shorter than the natural state between both ends. And the appropriate tension is applied.

According to the blind constructed as described above,
Since the slats 7 are tensioned in an appropriate tension state and always maintained in a horizontal position, the slats 7 do not obstruct the driver's rear view and can sufficiently shield the sunlight entering through the rear window. There is an effect that can be.
Further, since the slats are stretched in a predetermined tension state, the slats 7 are prevented from fluttering, for example, even when the wind blown into the vehicle to open the window and travel is strong.

In the blind shown in FIG. 2, the columns are shown as being vertical for convenience, but this is installed so as to be inclined along the window surface of the rear window 3 as shown in FIG. As described above, in this case, it is natural that the postures of the support and the slat are set at an angle such that the slat 7 is horizontal and fixed. In this case, the shaft 5d of the end support 5 and the positioning plate 6d of the intermediate support are preferably provided so that their angles can be adjusted with respect to the support, for example, both ends of the shaft 5d and the plate 6d. Angle members 5a to fix the
A specific example of a configuration in which a bolt that fits into the long hole 6a is used and the fixing position thereof can be appropriately selected within the range of the long hole can be exemplified. However, it is not limited to such a configuration.

Naturally, the present invention is not limited to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2 to 5. For example, in FIG. Parallel movement (the movement amount of the upper end and the lower end may be different)
The slats 7 may be arranged more along the inside of the window of the rear window 3 having a concave shape with respect to the interior of the vehicle. In this case, in consideration of the fact that the extension of the slats is broken, it is particularly preferable to use, for example, a clip type that sandwiches the slats 7 from above and below with the positioning plate 6d of the intermediate support.

When the rear window has a substantially straight shape, the intermediate support may be omitted as shown in FIG.

[0023]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained in addition to the effect that a blind suitable for being installed in the interior of an automobile can be provided. Even if the shape of the rear window (degree of curvature, etc.) differs depending on the vehicle type, one or several types of blinds can be used in common, reducing blind production costs and facilitating inventory management. It is. Since the slats are not made of metal, there is no danger of injuring your hands.Especially by stretching the slats in an extended state, the slats will flutter even if strong wind enters the car when opening the window and running It is stable and does not cause discomfort to passengers. In addition, since the slats are elastic, the inside of the rear window can be easily cleaned by putting a hand between the slats. Depending on the slat material, if you prepare one or two or three types of dimensions, such as a relatively small model, a medium-sized model, and a large model, the difference in the stretched dimensions will be slightly different. It can be handled by changing the degree of extension of the slat. By providing means that can adjust the holding angle of each slat on the end strut and the intermediate strut, and by adjusting the length of the strut, it is possible to change from a sports type with a relatively large rear window inclination to a sedan type Parts can be shared even for cars with relatively small rear window inclination.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic longitudinal sectional view of a rear window portion of an automobile for explaining an outline of installation of a blind for an automobile.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an example of a configuration outline of a blind for an automobile.

FIG. 3 (a) is a front view of the blind of FIG. 2, FIG.
(B) is the same side view.

FIG. 4 is a slat holding structure by an end support (A in FIG. 2).
FIG.

FIG. 5 is an intermediate support and slat holding structure (part B in FIG. 3).
FIG.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a blind showing a modification of FIG. 3;

[Explanation of symbols]

3: rear window, 4: blind, 5: end support,
6: middle support, 7: slat.

Claims (8)

(57) [Claims] 1. A blind installed along an inner surface of a rear window of an automobile, the end being erected from an upper end to a lower end along a window surface near each of right and left ends of the rear window. Part support, an intermediate support erected from the upper end to the lower end along the window surface at least at one or more places between these end supports, and an intermediate support on the way between the end supports. It consists of a number of slats stretched substantially horizontally, each slat being constituted by a narrow sheet member made of rubber, elastic cloth or other elastically contracting material. A blind for an automobile, wherein the blind is elastically stretched between the end posts at predetermined intervals. 2. The vehicle blind according to claim 1, wherein the end support and the intermediate support are inclined with respect to a vertical direction. 3. A blind installed along an inner surface of a rear window of an automobile, wherein the blind is erected from an upper end to a lower end along a window surface near each of right and left end portions of the rear window. Part struts, a large number of slats which are stretched substantially horizontally through an intermediate strut in the middle between the end struts, and windows at at least one or more places between the end struts as required. The slats are provided between the upper end and the lower end thereof along the surface and hold the slats at an intermediate position.The slats each have a strip-shaped sheet member having a predetermined width dimension. It is made of a stretchable woven or knitted fabric stretched in a stretched state, and is arranged at predetermined intervals in the vertical direction while maintaining a substantially horizontal posture to form a group of slats Automotive bras India. 4. A vehicle blind according to claim 3, wherein a slat in which a stretchable sheet member is covered with a cloth bag is used instead of the slat made of a stretchable woven or knitted fabric. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein
An automobile blind characterized in that an end support and an intermediate support are arranged such that a horizontal line segment connected from one end support to the other end support via the intermediate support forms a polygonal line. 6. The automotive blind according to claim 5, wherein the intermediate post into which the slat is inserted has a large number of gripping members that hold and fix the width of each slat in a substantially natural state. 7. In any one of claims 1 to 6,
A blind for an automobile, wherein an end support and / or an intermediate support are provided with angle adjusting means for extending the slats in a stretched posture. 8. The method according to claim 1, wherein
An automotive blind, characterized in that the upper end and the lower end of the end support and / or the intermediate support are fixed to a fixed portion near the inside of the rear window of the vehicle.