JPH0228030A - Automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To make it possible to realize a multipurpose utilization as an automobile for leisure by providing a chair to make a person sit on the roof of a car body. CONSTITUTION:A chair 3 is provided on the roof 2 of the car body 1 of a passenger car. The chair 3 is composed of a seat 4 with the space a person can sit and a lazy back 5, and the lazy back 5 is formed to fold up and down to the seat 4 to make it possible to fall down in the running to prevent the wind pressure in the running condition. The seat 4 is installed to the roof 2 at a specific angle, for example, rotatable 360 deg., preferably. That is, at the position of insalling the chair of the roof 2, a gate-form reinforcement material 6 crossing the car body 1 is provided as a car body composition member, on which a bearing 7 is provided, and a rotary shaft 8 arranged at the lower side of the seat 4 of the chair 3 is held rotatable on the bearing 7.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Object of the Invention] (Industrial Field of Application) This invention relates to a vehicle JII, and particularly to an automobile most suitable for leisure use.

(Prior Art) Off-road vehicles have been known as one type of automobile that is enjoyed for driving. This off-road vehicle can be driven even in rough terrain or swampy areas, and is in high demand for dynamic leisure use.

Traditionally, this type of leisure vehicle has a structure that is higher than regular vehicles and has a structure that allows it to travel well even on off-road, and there are many other types of automobiles on the market, such as oven car structures. However, the driving function as an off-road vehicle is emphasized to the last, and the design and manufacturing are done with a focus on being able to run without trouble even under difficult conditions.

(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) However, it has been pointed out that recent leisure activities using automobiles are limited in their uses and lack versatility if they are limited to simply driving off-road, and in this respect they are easily bored.

The present invention focuses on the above points and provides a completely new type of automobile, thereby making it possible to diversify leisure activities by means of an automobile.

[Structure of the invention]

(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention is characterized in that a chair on which a person can sit is provided on the roof of a vehicle body.

(Function) With the above configuration, by climbing on the roof and sitting on a chair when the vehicle is stopped, it is possible to achieve a wide range of purposes such as viewing the scenery from a high position, taking photos, sketching, hunting, fishing, etc. This also makes it possible to give the car a novel design.

(Example) The present invention will be explained below with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings.

The car body 1 of the embodiment shown in the figure is a two-box type passenger car having a roof 2, and a chair 3 is provided on the roof 2 of the car body 1.

This chair 3 consists of a seat part 4 large enough for a person to sit on, and a backrest part 5. It is said to be able to be raised freely.

In this case, the seat part 4 may be mounted to the roof 2 so as to be rotatable, for example, through a desired angle, preferably 360 degrees. 3 shows the rotating structure of the chair 3, and FIG. 4 shows examples of the tilting structure of the backrest 5. That is, a gate-shaped reinforcing member 6 that crosses the car body 1 is provided as a material for the car body 4f4 at the seat mounting position of the roof 2, and a bearing part 7 is provided on the upper part of this reinforcing member 6, and the chair 3 is attached to the reinforcing member 6. A rotating shaft 8 provided on the lower surface of the seat portion 4 is rotatably supported to rotatably support the chair 3. In addition, this rotating structure has a ring-shaped rail fixed on the roof 2, and a rotating body consisting of rollers, balls, etc. on the lower surface of the seat 4 of the chair 3 is engaged with the rail and supported rotatably. Any structure can be adopted, such as ¥-shaped, taking into account the size of the vehicle body 1 and the chair 3. In the figure, 78 is a stop for removing the rotating shaft 8.

The folding structure of the backrest portion 5 can be similar to that of a general chair. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, bearing plates 9 are erected on both sides of the intrusion part of the seat part 4, and bearing plates 10 on both sides of the lower end of the backrest part 5 are pivotally connected to these by shafts 11.
seat? ! When the backrest portion 5 is raised, the stopper 12.13 of the bearing plate 9.10 engages and is stably locked. .

The backrest 8II5 has a locking mechanism 1 that restrains the backrest 8II5 from accidentally standing up due to wind pressure when the backrest 8II5 is laid down and travels.
4, the lodging state is maintained. This locking mechanism 14 may be of a known type; for example, as shown in FIG.
5 is fixed, and a lever 16 having a ring 17 that is hooked onto and locked with this hook 15 is pivotally supported at the tip of the seat portion 4.

Lock machine! When locking is performed by operating R14, the backrest portion 5 is folded down, the ring 17 is engaged with the hook 15, and then the lever 16 is pushed down to maintain the locked state as shown in Figure 5, and the lever 16 is raised. Hook 15 puffer fish
The lock can be unlocked by removing it. Although not shown, when the lock mechanism 14 is released or when the backrest 5 is upright, the engine ignition circuit is turned off, making it impossible to start the engine. .

Furthermore, handrails 18, 18 are installed on both sides of the roof 2 to ensure safety when sitting on the chair 3.

A lifting step 19 for climbing up and down onto the roof 2 is provided on the side surface of the ψ body 1. This lifting step 19 has four parts 21 formed in the horizontal direction with a required width on the side surface near the rear wheel 20 of the intermediate rest 1, and are arranged at a prescribed pitch, and the fingers and toes are engaged with the four parts 21. This makes it easy to go up and down onto the roof 2. This lifting step 19 is
The lower part may be formed by the recessed part 21, and the upper part (above the window part) may be formed by welding a separate ladder 22 to the vehicle body 1, and its structure may be adapted to the design of the vehicle body 1. Can be selected arbitrarily ◎Group numbers 23 and 24 in the figure are auxiliary wheels with a part of the circumferential surface protruding from the outer surface to the lower surface of the front bumper 25 and 26 of the vehicle body 1, and when driving on rough terrain, the bumper 25. Before 26 touches the ground, the impact is W
! It is for the purpose of conflict.

Next, the operation of the above embodiment will be explained.

When the vehicle body 1 is running, the backrest part 5 of the chair 3 is folded down and the backrest part 5 is locked to the seat part 4 by the locking mechanism 14, so that the backrest part '5 does not stand up or flap even when the vehicle body 1 is exposed to the wind. There is no problem and you can drive safely.

When using the chair 3 when the vehicle is parked, remove the locking mechanism 14, raise the backrest 5, and sit on the seat 4 to enjoy a 360° panoramic view of the surrounding landscape from a high vantage point. It can be used for multiple purposes, such as taking photos, sketching, and as a base for hunting. Also, the seat 4 of the chair 3
By swivelling, you can obtain the most suitable position for the view, giving you an unprecedented sense of leisure.

Further, the chair 3 can be ascended and descended safely and quickly by using the ascending and descending steps 19 formed on the surface (l11) of the vehicle body 1.

In addition, the chair 3 may have only a seat part (also, a shooting part may be attached or a headrest part may be attached. Various modifications can be made to the shape and structure of the chair 3, and known chairs may be used. However, since the chair is exposed to the outside, it would be even more desirable to take measures against wind and rain.

Alternatively, the chair 3 may be designed to have a bed structure by unfolding the backrest so that the user can enjoy sunbathing.

(Effects of the Invention) As described above, according to the present invention, for example, by sitting on a chair on the roof of the vehicle body when the vehicle is stopped, the viewing viewpoint becomes a high position, which further increases interest when enjoying the surrounding scenery. When taking photos or sketching, you can get a desirable position and get a new angle, and it can be used for a variety of purposes as an automatic leisure timer.

In addition, if the chair is configured to rotate freely, you can sit facing any direction over a 360" area, allowing you to easily enjoy a panoramic view when looking at fish that need to be oriented. This is extremely useful for fishing, etc.

Furthermore, by providing a step on the vehicle body, it is possible to ascend and descend to the roof without staining or damaging the vehicle body, and it is possible to increase the safety and ease of ascending and descending.

By making it impossible to start the engine when the backrest is raised, it is possible to avoid the danger of starting the vehicle without having forgotten to fold the backrest.

2 is a front view, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the same person sitting on a chair, FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing an example of the rotation mechanism in the perspective view, and FIG.
The figure is a partial side view showing an example of the tilting mechanism for the backrest of the same chair, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example of the locking mechanism for the backrest of the same chair in a locked state.

1...Car body, 2...Roof, 3...Chair, 4...
・Zabe, 5...i! v leaning part, 6... reinforcing material, 7
...Bearing portion, 8...Rotating shaft, 14...Lock mechanism.

Applicant's agent Hisashi Tano

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An automobile characterized in that a chair on the roof of the vehicle body is provided on which a person can sit. 2. The automobile according to claim 1, wherein the chair has a seat portion and a backrest portion, and the backrest portion is tiltable. 3. The automobile according to claim 2, further comprising a locking mechanism for restraining the backrest portion of the chair in a reclined state. 4. Claims 1 and 2, wherein the chair is rotatable through a required angle.
Or the vehicle described in 3. 5. Claims 1 and 2, wherein handrails are provided on both sides of the chair.
Or the vehicle described in 3. 6. The automobile according to claim 2, wherein the engine starting system is inoperable when the backrest of the chair is upright.