JPH061455Y2 - Bus roof structure - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <Industrial field of application> The present invention relates to a roof structure of a bus, and more specifically, a moon roof is provided on a shoulder portion of the bus to improve lighting and open feeling.

<Problems to be solved by the conventional technology and device> In recent years, many tourist buses have an increased window area in order to improve the view and lighting. Further, in addition to the fixed type by adhesion so that the window glass can be as large as possible and the number of pillars is reduced, the type in which the window opening is expanded upward is increasing.

However, since it is impossible to widen the window opening without increasing the total height of the vehicle, problems such as those described below for the high-decker type and double-decker type, which are becoming the mainstream of sightseeing buses, are as follows. Was occurring.

A. The center of gravity increases due to the rise of the roof with the built-in air conditioner, which increases the risk of rollover and deteriorates steering stability.

B. Total height is the standard value for road design (in Japan, the height direction is 3.8
If you go over m), there will be many roads that cannot be driven and you will not be able to function as a sightseeing bus.

<Means for Solving the Problems> The structure of the present invention for solving the above problems is a roof structure in which a plurality of moon roofs are arranged on the shoulders of the roof so as to be adjacent to each other in the vehicle front-rear direction. A trim is arranged on the lower surface of the pillar existing in, and the end of this trim is extended to the lower surface side of the moon roof body to cover the mounting portion of the moon roof body and the shade can be guided in and out from the lower surface of the trim. It is characterized in that two rails having a U-shaped cross section are attached back to back and a trim is fixed to the lower surfaces of these rails via a molding.

<Operation> While enjoying the scenery through the moon roof and taking in the sunlight into the passenger compartment, cover it with a shade when the sun is not needed, such as when the sun is strong.

<Embodiment> FIGS. 1 to 3 show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a high-decker type sightseeing bus, and the configuration and operation will be described.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the entire bus, FIG. 2 shows a cross section of the portion A in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the pillar portion between the moon roofs. is there.

As shown in FIG. 1, a large number of moon roofs 2 according to the present invention are arranged side by side on the left and right shoulders of the roof 1 of the bus. The moon roof body 3 is made of tempered glass,
Since it does not need to be opened and closed, it is attached to the opening of the roof 1 by adhesion.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a rectangular integrated stay 5 having an upper end flanged up to the inside is welded to the upper and lower surfaces 1a and 1b of the opening of the roof 1 and the side surfaces of the front and rear pillars 4. A weather strip 6 is attached to the flange portion. The moon roof body 3 is adhered to the weather strip 6, and the upper surface of the pillar 4 is a flash surface. The outer surface 3a of the inner surface of the moon roof body 3 is treated with black ceramic,
The stay 5 and the like cannot be seen from outside the vehicle.

A rectangular integral plastic trim 7 is attached to the lower surface of the pillar 4. Since the end of the trim 7 is close to the back surface of the moon roof body 3, the weather strip 6 and the like are hidden from the inside of the vehicle. In the figure, 8 is a rubber molding, which is inserted into the end of the trim 7. Rails 9 having a U-shaped cross section are attached to the lower surfaces of the left and right trims 7 so as to face each other, and a plate-shaped trim 10 is fixed to the lower surfaces by a molding 11.

A retractor 12 is built in a lower portion inside the opening of the roof 1, and a shade 13 made of vinyl is wound around the retractor 12 by a spring force. Further, the shade 13 can be pulled out and fixed at an arbitrary position by a power mechanism (not shown) including a motor and a cable.

Since the moon roof 2 of the present embodiment is configured in this way, it forms a comfortable cabin with a wide upper field of view and good lighting, while it is optionally covered with a shade 13 at night or when the sun is strong. Be done. Further, the mounting members for the moon roof body 3 and the rail 9 are trimmed by the trims 7, 10
Because it is hidden by, it looks good and does not cause injuries to fingers or the like during cleaning.

In this embodiment, the shade 13 is driven by the power mechanism including the motor and the cable, but it may be manually opened and closed. Although glass, vinyl, or the like is used as the material of the components of the moon roof 2 and the trims 7 and 10 in this embodiment, for example, the moon roof body 3 may be made of acrylic, or the shade 13 may be made of plastic. May be. Further, in the present embodiment, the moon roof is attached to a high-decker type sightseeing bus, but the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to other types of sightseeing buses such as a double decker, It may be used for route buses.

<Advantages of the Invention> According to the present invention, since the moon roof is attached to the roof shoulder portion, the view and the lighting can be improved without increasing the vehicle height, and there is a risk of rollover due to the high vehicle height and control. Stability deterioration can be prevented. Further, since the shade is provided, it is possible to shield in the case of strong sunlight. Further, since the mounting portion of the moon roof main body and the rail is effectively covered by the trim and the molding, the appearance is improved, and it is particularly suitable for the roof structure in which a plurality of moon roofs are arranged adjacent to each other. Furthermore, in addition to the original function of the rail and the molding, the rail functions as a bracket for mounting the trim and the molding functions as a fixture for the trim, so that the number of parts can be reduced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a high-decker type sightseeing bus in which the moon roof according to the present invention is attached to the shoulder portion of the rear half of the roof, and FIGS. 2 and 3 are cross-sections of section A in FIG. 1, respectively. It is a front view and the perspective view of the cross section of a pillar part. In the figure, 1 is a roof, 2 is a moon roof, 3 is a moon roof main body, 4 is a pillar, 6 is a weather strip, 7 is a trim, 9 is a rail, 10 is a trim, 12 is a retractor, and 13 is a shade.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A roof structure in which a plurality of moon roofs are arranged adjacent to the roof shoulder in the vehicle front-rear direction, and a trim is arranged on a lower surface of a pillar existing between the moon roof bodies. To the lower side of the moon roof body to cover the mounting part of the moon roof body, and attach two rails with a U-shaped cross section that guide the shade to the bottom surface of the trim so that they can be put in and out. A roof structure for a bus characterized in that a trim is fixed to the lower surface of the bus through a molding.