JPS64372Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to a mounting structure for a washer tank that stores cleaning liquid for the windows of vehicles such as automobiles.

Conventionally, in the case of general bonnet type automobiles,
As shown in FIG. 1, a washer tank 2 is installed in an engine room 1. Recently, however, the engine compartment 1 has become smaller in order to make the passenger compartment larger, and more and more equipment such as coolers and engine auxiliary equipment has been installed. Even then, it was difficult to attach it to the vehicle body.

This invention was made in view of these conventional problems, and aims to solve the above problems by providing a structure in which a washer tank is attached to the back of the hood.

This invention will be explained below based on the drawings. Figures 2 and 3 are diagrams showing an embodiment of this invention.

First, the configuration will be described. A hood 3 that covers an engine room 1 is pivotally attached to a vehicle body 6 on the front window 24 side so as to open at the front. A washer tank is attached to reinforcing members 4, 5 fixed to the back surface of the hood 3 with four screws 8, 8, 8, 8. This washer tank 7 is a flat bag-shaped tank made of soft vinyl, hard resin, etc. The front part is provided with a liquid inlet 9, a cap 10, and a discharge port 11 with a built-in pump, and the rear part is provided with a liquid inlet 9, a cap 10, and a discharge port 11 with a built-in pump. Breather pipe 12
is provided. A soft discharge hose 13 is connected to this discharge port 11, and this hose 13 is fixed to a reinforcing member of the hood 3 with a clip 15 together with a pump motor wiring 14. This discharge hose 13 is connected to the cowl 1 through a grommet 17.
6 and connected to nozzles 18 and 19. On the other hand, the breather hose 20 connected to the breather pipe 12 is connected to the cowl 16 through the grommet 20.
An opening 23 is provided at a position higher than the liquid inlet 9 of the washer tank 7 and extends into the front pillar 23 . The discharge hose 13 and breather hose 20 at the pivot point of the hood 3 are made to have appropriate lengths so that they do not become too stretched or slack when the hood 3 is opened or closed.

Next, the action will be explained. In the vehicle washer tank mounting structure constructed in this manner, when replenishing washer fluid, the hood 3 is opened and the cap 10 is removed as shown in FIG. 2, and the fluid is refilled through the fluid filling port 9. After replenishing, the cap 10 is tightened and sealed, and the hood 3 is closed as shown in FIG. Next, when using the washer, a switch (not shown) is turned on, the motor and pump are activated, and the washer liquid is spouted from the nozzles 18 and 19. Then, air is sucked into the tank from the breather hose 20 by the amount by which the liquid in the washer tank 7 is reduced.

Note that this invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be applied not only to the front washer but also to the rear washer, and the washer tank may be attached to the back of the hood of the trunk room. Also, if the wash tank is made of a material that is easily deformable, such as a soft plastic bag, the breather can be eliminated.

As explained above, according to this invention, the structure is a vehicle in which a flat washer tank is provided on the back side of the hood, which is pivoted to the vehicle body on the window side, and has a liquid injection port at the top when the hood is opened. The mounting structure for the washer tank has the effect of making effective use of the space in the engine room or trunk room.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional example when the hood is open; Figs. 2 and 3 show an embodiment of this invention;
The figure is a perspective view when the hood is open, and FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view when the hood is closed. 1... Engine room, 2, 7... Washer tank, 3... Hood, 4, 5... Reinforcement member, 6... Vehicle body,
9...liquid inlet, 10...cap, 13...discharge hose, 20...breather hose, 22...front pillar, 23...opening, 24...front window.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (1) A vehicle characterized in that a flat washer tank is provided on the back side of a hood that is pivotally attached to the vehicle body on the window side and has a liquid injection port at the top when the hood is opened. Mounting structure of the washer tank. (2) The mounting structure for a vehicle washer tank as set forth in claim (1) of the utility model registration, wherein the washer tank is provided with a breather that is piped into the pillar at a position higher than the liquid injection port. (3) The mounting structure for a vehicle wash tank as set forth in claim (1) of the utility model registration claim, in which a soft material is used as the material of the wash tank.