Mobile device

Abstract

A pair of rails are arranged in parallel to the left and right. A pair of moving members are supported to the pair of rails so as to be movable in the direction of extension of the rails. A cable is connected to the pair of moving members. A plurality of direction conversion members are provided to the pair of rails so as to convert the direction of the cable extending in the direction of extension. A driving roller is connected to the cable and moves the moving members by winding and unwinding the cable. A first surrounding portion is arranged around at least a portion of the cable extending from the direction conversion member between the pair of rails. The first surrounding portion is arranged adjacent to a second surrounding portion covering at least another portion of the cable or a roller support portion supporting the driving roller in a direction orthogonal to the direction and the direction of extension when viewed from the other rail. With this configuration, a moving device that can be made more compact can be provided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a mobile device installed in a straddle-type vehicle such as a motorized two-wheeler where the passenger straddles the body, and which has a movable windshield. Background Technology

[0002] Previously, windshield tilting devices were known to be mounted on motorized two-wheeled vehicles and capable of adjusting the position of the windshield.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a tilting device in which guide members are freely movable on a pair of guide rails fixed to the body of a motorized two-wheeled vehicle or similar vehicle, and a support plate for fixing a windshield is supported on the guide section.

[0004] The pallet is driven synchronously back and forth by a drive unit. The drive unit consists of a figure-eight shaped control cable laid between the tracks and a cable drive mechanism that reciprocates the loops of the cable inside.

[0005] Existing technical documents

[0006] Patent documents

[0007] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2006-051843 Summary of the Invention

[0008] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0009] In the windshield tilting device, a more compact configuration is desired, and the structure described above is designed to narrow the gap between the pair of rails when mounting it to the vehicle body. However, in conventional tilting devices, the control cables between the rails are separately configured, thus increasing the installation space for the tilting device itself.

[0010] The purpose of this invention is to provide a mobile device that can be further compacted.

[0011] Methods for solving problems

[0012] One embodiment of the mobile device according to the present invention has the following structure: A pair of guide rails, arranged parallel to each other on the left and right; A pair of movable components are supported on the pair of guide rails in such a way that they can move along the extension direction of each guide rail; Cables are connected to the pair of movable components; Multiple direction-changing components are respectively disposed on the pair of guide rails to change the direction of the cable extending along the extension direction; and A drive roller, connected to the cable, moves the moving component by winding and unwinding the cable. Between the pair of guide rails, a first circumferential portion is disposed around at least a portion of the cable extending from the direction conversion member. In an orthogonal direction, the first periphery is configured to be adjacent to a second periphery covering at least another portion of the cable or a roller support supporting the drive roller, the orthogonal direction being the direction in which the other exists when viewed from one of the pair of guide rails and the direction of extension.

[0013] Invention Effects

[0014] According to the present invention, further compactness can be achieved. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a front view of the mobile device according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the mobile device.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the roller housing of the moving device viewed from below.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the main body of the first moving member located on the upper side of the left guide rail in the moving device.

[0019] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view that schematically shows the connection relationship between the main body of the moving component and the cable.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a front view of the mobile device according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a rear view of the main body of the mobile device.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the main body of the second moving component located on the right guide rail in the moving device.

[0023] Figure 9 It is a diagram used to illustrate the overlap of cables.

[0024] Figure 10 This is a view of the main body of the mobile device from below. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that common components in all figures are labeled with the same symbols, and their descriptions are omitted as appropriate.

[0026] (Implementation Method 1)

[0027] Figure 1 and Figure 2 The movable device 1 shown is suitable for use in motorcycles, jet skis, snowmobiles, and other straddle-type vehicles, such as window regulators that move the windshield. The windshield, for example, is a mechanism used to reduce the burden of wind on the rider and maintain the stability of the motorcycle.

[0028] In an embodiment of the present invention, the object to be moved by the moving device 1 is a windshield. The moving device 1 is a device for moving the moving members 40 (first moving member 40A and second moving member 40B) on which the windshield, which is the object to be moved, is mounted.

[0029] It should be noted that the moving object of the mobile device 1 can also be the moving component 40 itself. When the mobile device 1 is mounted on a motorcycle, it is mounted on the motorcycle with the windshield facing the front of the rider.

[0030] In the application example of the moving device 1, when the windshield is raised or lowered, the moving direction of the moving member 40 (first moving member 40A, second moving member 40B) is a direction defined based on the raising or lowering direction of the windshield, which is the object being moved.

[0031] In this embodiment, the moving members 40 (first moving member 40A and second moving member 40B) are configured to move at an angle relative to the vertical direction. The moving direction UD is the direction in which the moving members 40 move together with the windshield, and is the direction in which the guide rails 20A and 20B, described later, extend. It should be noted that the moving device 1 in this embodiment can be any device that moves the moving members, and can be used in any device, for example, a walking aid device that can be applied to raise and lower a handle that a pedestrian grips to assist the pedestrian's walking.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the mobile device 1 includes a pair of guide rails 20A and 20B, a first moving member 40A, a second moving member 40B, cables 50 (52, 54, 56), direction conversion members 61 to 64, a drive unit (drive roller 70, motor 92) and a housing (first peripheral part) 81.

[0033] The moving device 1 moves the cable 50 along its extension direction by driving the drive unit, thereby moving the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B connected to the cable 50 along the extension direction of the guide rails 20A and 20B. As a result, the moving device 1 moves the windshield guide rails 20A and 20B connected to the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B in the extension direction, for example, in an inclined direction in the vertical direction.

[0034] [Guide rails 20A, 20B]

[0035] A pair of guide rails 20A and 20B guide the movement of the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B, supporting them for free movement. The guide rails 20A and 20B support the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B so that they do not rotate about the axis of the guide rails 20A and 20B. The guide rails 20A and 20B are arranged parallel to each other horizontally.

[0036] On the back side of guide rails 20A and 20B respectively, rail support parts 21 and 22 are integrally provided to fix guide rails 20A and 20B to designated positions and to fix the moving device to those positions.

[0037] The guide rails 20A and 20B are arranged in a manner that separates them from the mounting portions of the track support portions 21 and 22 in the thickness direction.

[0038] Similar to guide rails 20A and 20B, track support portions 21 and 22 are arranged parallel to each other along the back side of guide rails 20A and 20B, respectively, and support guide rails 20A and 20B. Bridging frames 32 and 34, extending in a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of guide rails 20A and 20B, are erected parallel to each track support portion 21 and 22.

[0039] On the bridging frames 32 and 34, there is a motor bracket 94 that supports the motor 92, which serves as the drive unit, and a roller housing (roller support) 74 that supports the drive roller 70. Through the bridging frames 32 and 34, the guide rails 20A and 20B are integrally arranged parallel to each other at a predetermined interval.

[0040] The bridging frame 32 is connected to a direction conversion component bracket 602 fixed to the guide rail 20A. This achieves the integration of the guide rails 20A and 20B, the roller housing 74, the motor bracket 94, and the drive roller 70 with a pair of guide rails 20A and 20B.

[0041] In this embodiment, guide rails 20A and 20B are tracks with a relatively long and substantially identical cross-section, such as a C-shaped cross-section, extending along the length direction (vertical direction) in the moving direction UD of the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B. The first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B are supported so that they can move up and down along the length direction of the guide rails 20A and 20B.

[0042] Guide rails 20A and 20B are inclined and parallel to each other in the vertical direction relative to the mounting object such as the vehicle body. Guide rails 20A and 20B are configured such that the surfaces of the slits 25 forming the C-shaped cross-section face opposite directions.

[0043] On the inner side of each of the guide rails 20A and 20B, i.e., in their respective opposite regions, a first moving member 40A and a second moving member 40B are arranged to cross the slits of each of the guide rails 20A and 20B. The first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B move along the inner side of the guide rails 20A and 20B, respectively.

[0044] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the extending direction of guide rails 20A and 20B is an inclined direction in the vertical direction, consistent with the vertical movement of the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B, but it is not limited to this and can also be in the vertical direction. These moving directions can be appropriately set according to the moving direction of the object.

[0045] [Direction conversion components 61~64]

[0046] Direction conversion members 61-64 are components that change the movement direction of the cable 50. For example, elastic resin cable guides or pulleys that guide the cable 50 along the conversion direction can be used as direction conversion members 61-64. The direction conversion members 61-64 are disposed in the area between guide rails 20A and 20B, thereby making the lateral width of the moving device 1 (the length from left to right when viewed from the front, and the length in the opposite direction of guide rails 20A and 20B) the length between the outer surfaces of guide rails 20A and 20B as defined by guide rails 20A and 20B.

[0047] Direction conversion components 61-64 guide cable 50 from drive roller 70 to the direction of the first moving component 40A and the second moving component 40B.

[0048] Direction conversion components 61 and 62 are separately arranged in the moving direction of the first moving component 40A. Direction conversion components 61 and 62 are mounted on the upper and lower ends of the guide rail 20A via direction conversion component brackets 601 and 602. They are positioned on the inner side (guide rail 20B side) of the upper and lower ends of the guide rail 20A via the direction conversion component brackets 601 and 602.

[0049] The direction conversion component brackets 601 and 602 are provided such that they protrude from the upper and lower ends of the guide rail 20A towards the guide rail 20B. The direction conversion component brackets 601 and 602 are fixed to the side of the guide rail 20A via side plate portions 60a, and the direction conversion components 61 and 62 are supported for free rotation by protruding plate portions 60b that protrude orthogonally from the side plate portions 60a. The protruding plate portions 60b are arranged such that they exit from the back of the guide rail 20A and extend along the back of the guide rail towards the guide rail 20B.

[0050] Direction conversion members 63 and 64 are separately arranged in the direction of movement of the second moving member 40B. Direction conversion members 63 and 64 are mounted on the upper and lower ends of the guide rail 20B via direction conversion member brackets 603 and 604. Direction conversion members 63 and 64 are positioned on the inner side (guide rail 20A side) of the upper and lower ends of the guide rail 20B via direction conversion member brackets 603 and 604.

[0051] The direction conversion component brackets 603 and 604 are formed in a planar shape and are provided to protrude from the upper and lower ends of the guide rail 20B towards the guide rail 20A. The direction conversion component brackets 603 and 604 are fixed to the side of the guide rail 20B by side plate portions 60a, and the direction conversion components 63 and 64 are supported by protruding plate portions 60b that protrude orthogonally from the side plate portions 60a, allowing them to rotate freely. The protruding plate portions 60b are arranged to leave the back of the guide rail 20B and extend along the back of the guide rail towards the guide rail 20A.

[0052] The direction conversion component brackets 601-604 are configured to support the rotation axis of the direction conversion components 61-64 by means of guided cables 50 arranged along guide rails 20A and 20B, respectively.

[0053] [Cable 50]

[0054] Cables 50 (lowering cable 52, rising cable 54, intermediate cable 56) cause the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B to move towards Figure 1 The movement is in the direction UD indicated by the middle arrow. Cable 50 (descending cable 52, ascending cable 54, intermediate cable 56) is a component that transmits the driving force of motor 92 to the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B; it is an inner cable made of stranded bare metal wires. The intermediate cable 56 includes an inner cable, an outer housing 81 (first periphery) through which the inner cable passes, and a protective member 80 (corresponding to the first periphery) through which the outer housing 81 passes.

[0055] Cables 50 (52, 54, 56) move under the driving force of motor 92. Specifically, cables 50 connect drive roller 70 to first moving member 40A and second moving member 40B. Cables 50 convert the driving force of motor 92 into a pulling force, pulling first moving member 40A and second moving member 40B, thereby causing first moving member 40A and second moving member 40B to move.

[0056] Cable 50 is a long, flexible component that connects a drive roller 70, which is rotated by a motor 92, to a first moving member 40A and a second moving member 40B. Cable 50 can be, for example, a wire formed by twisting together at least one of metal monofilaments and resin fiber monofilaments.

[0057] The cable 50 is laid out by being wound around the direction conversion members 61, 62, 63, and 64. The extension direction of the cable 50 is converted by the direction conversion members 61, 62, 63, and 64 and configured from the drive roller 70 to the extension direction along the guide rails 20A and 20B.

[0058] Specifically, the cable 50 includes a descending cable 52 that connects the first moving member 40A to the drive roller 70, an intermediate cable 56 that connects the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B to each other, and an ascending cable 54 that connects the second moving member 40B to the drive roller 70.

[0059] The descent cable 52 transmits the driving force of the motor 92 to the intermediate cable 56 and the ascent cable 54, thereby pulling the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B downwards.

[0060] One end 522 of the descent cable 52 is connected to the first moving member 40A. The descent cable 52 is laid along the extension direction of the guide rail 20A and is hung around the direction conversion member 62 near the lower end of the guide rail 20A. The other end of the descent cable 52 is connected to the drive roller 70.

[0061] The descent cable 52 is released when the drive drum 70 is rotated by the motor 92 and the ascending cable 54 is wound up, and is wound up again when the ascending cable 54 is released. The descent cable 52 is directed to be positioned above the guide rail 20A via the direction conversion member 62, and one end 522 is connected to the first moving member 40A. One end 522 is connected to the first moving member 40A in such a way that the descent cable 52 extends downward from the first moving member 40A. When the ascending cable 54 is wound on the drive drum 70, the descent cable 52 is released and moves toward the direction conversion member 62.

[0062] The ascending cable 54 transmits the driving force of the motor 92 to the intermediate cable 56 and the descending cable 52, thereby pulling the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B upwards. One end of the ascending cable 54 (not shown, end 522 is also connected to the second moving member 40B). This end is connected to the second moving member 40B in such a way that the ascending cable 54 is led upwards from the upper end of the second moving member 40B. The ascending cable 54 extends from the second moving member 40B toward the upper end of the guide rail 20B. The ascending cable 54 is wound around the direction-changing member 63 to change its laying direction and extends toward the drive roller 70; the other end is connected to the drive roller 70.

[0063] The ascending cable 54 is wound and unwound along the laying direction by the drive of the drive roller 70.

[0064] The middle cable 56 is positioned between the direction conversion member (upper left direction conversion member) 61 and the direction conversion member (lower right direction conversion member) 64 so that it can slide within the outer shell 81, which is the surrounding part.

[0065] The ascending cable 54 is released from the drive roller 70, and the descending cable 52 is wound onto the drive roller 70. As a result, the intermediate cable 56 moves from the direction conversion member 64 to the drive roller 70, following the downward movement of the first moving member 40A and pulling the second moving member 40B downward.

[0066] The intermediate cable 56 is laid between the guide rails 20A and 20B in a manner that crosses with the descending cable 52, the ascending cable 54, or the drive roller 70. The intermediate cable 56 is a cable that is laid between the two first moving members 40A and the second moving member 40B and connects the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B.

[0067] The intermediate cable 56 extends upwards from the first moving member 40A and is connected to it. One end 561 of the intermediate cable 56 is connected to the first moving member 40A. The intermediate cable 56 extends from the first moving member 40A along the top of the guide rail 20A and is wound around the direction conversion member 61 located near the upper end of the guide rail 20A to change its laying direction. The intermediate cable 56, whose laying direction has been changed by the direction conversion member 61, is wound around the direction conversion member 64 near the lower end of the guide rail 20B to change its laying direction to the top of the guide rail 20B. The other end of the intermediate cable 56 is connected to the second moving member 40B.

[0068] Thus, in cable 50, the ascending cable 54 is wound up by the drive roller 70, and the descending cable 52 moves along the intermediate cable 56 as the ascending cable 54 moves in the laying direction. Through the movement of the intermediate cable 56, the ascending cable 54, and the descending cable 52, the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B rise. Conversely, the ascending cable 54 also moves along the intermediate cable 56 as the descending cable 52 moves in the laying direction by the drive roller 70. Through the movement of the intermediate cable 56, the ascending cable 54, and the descending cable 52, the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B descend.

[0069] like Figure 2As shown, the intermediate cable 56 is laid on the back side of the roller housing 74, adjacent to the roller housing 74. In particular, the outer casing 81 is adjacent to the stepped surface (lower surface of the roller housing) 744 or the side wall portion 742 of the main body of the roller housing 74, and is laid in a curved manner along the outer periphery of the drive roller portion. Here, the outer casing 81, together with the protective member 80, is adjacent to both the stepped surface 744 and the side wall portion 742, restricting their movement.

[0070] [Outer shell (first surrounding portion) 81]

[0071] The outer casing (first periphery) 81 covers the periphery of the portion of the intermediate cable 56 located between the guide rails 20A and 20B.

[0072] Specifically, the outer casing 81 is a long, flexible cylindrical shape, which engages with the ends of the direction conversion member brackets 601 and 603 via outer ends 83 located at both ends. Furthermore, a protective member 80 covers the area near the upper and lower outer ends 83 of the outer casing 81. It should be noted that the protective member 80 can be provided as needed.

[0073] Thus, the outer casing 81 is mounted between the direction conversion member brackets 601 and 603 via the outer end 83. The intermediate cable 56 is led out from each outer end 83, and the led-out intermediate cable 56 is led out toward the direction conversion members 61 and 63 and is wound around each direction conversion member 61 and 63.

[0074] The outer casing 81 is configured to be curved along the outer periphery of the drive roller 70.

[0075] The outer casing 81 is arranged on the back side of the roller housing in a manner that overlaps with the roller housing 74 described later in the thickness direction. It should be noted that the outer casing 81 supports the intermediate cable 56 within the outer casing 81 so that it can move freely along the laying direction.

[0076] In this way, by housing (configuring) the intermediate cable 56 in the outer casing 81 of the drum housing, vibration of the outer casing 81 can be suppressed. By abutting against the side wall portion 742 and the stepped surface 744, the outer casing 81 can be pressed down, suppressing vibration of the outer casing 81 caused by vibration from the vehicle body side where it is installed. Furthermore, the side wall portion 742 can restrict the movement of the intermediate cable 56 towards the side wall portion 742, thus suppressing changes in the routing path of the intermediate cable.

[0077] [Drive roller 70]

[0078] The cylindrical roller body (not shown) of the drive roller 70 is driven by the rotation of the motor 92, and the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B are moved by winding and unwinding the cable 50.

[0079] The main body of the drive roller 70 is connected to one end of the cable 50, namely the other end of the rising cable 54 and the other end of the descending cable 52 in this embodiment.

[0080] The main body of the drive roller 70, together with the electrically driven motor 92, constitutes the drive unit. The rotational motion of the motor 92 is transmitted to the drive roller 70 for winding and unwinding the descending cable 52 and the ascending cable 54. The drive roller 70 is connected to the motor 92, for example, via a power transmission unit (not shown) such as a worm gear, and its rotational motion is transmitted to it.

[0081] The drive roller 70 rotates in the forward and reverse directions by the forward and reverse rotation of the motor 92.

[0082] In this embodiment, the drive roller 70 is rotatably held between a pair of guide rails 20A and 20B. The drive roller 70 rotates in both forward and reverse directions driven by the motor 92. The rising cable 54 and the descending cable 52 are wound in opposite directions and connected to the drive roller 70.

[0083] The drive roller 70, by rotating in either the forward or reverse direction, winds up the ascending cable 54 and pulls the intermediate cable 56 via the second moving member 40B, or winds up the descending cable 52 and pulls the intermediate cable 56 via the first moving member 40A. When winding up the ascending cable 54, the drive roller 70 releases the descending cable 52 via the intermediate cable 56; when winding up the descending cable 52, the drive roller 70 releases the ascending cable 54 via the intermediate cable 56.

[0084] The main body of the drive roller 70 is housed in a state where it is rotatably supported on the roller housing 74. The roller housing 74 (roller support) is provided such that the drive roller 70 is located between the guide rails 20A and 20B.

[0085] The roller housing 74 is mounted across the bridging frames 32 and 34. It should be noted that the roller housing 74 can also be fixed to the direction conversion component brackets 601-604. The roller housing 74 can be configured as an integral part of the moving device 1 including guide rails 20A and 20B, or it can be mounted on both guide rails 20A and 20B, or on one of the guide rails 20A and 20B.

[0086] The roller housing 74 is preferably configured such that the rotation axis of the drive roller 70 is parallel to the rotation axis of the direction conversion members 61-64, and when viewed from the front, the drive roller 70 is located on the line connecting the direction conversion members 62 and 63. With this configuration, the feed of the ascending cable 54 and the descending cable 52 can be performed more efficiently and smoothly.

[0087] A motor bracket 94 is fixed to the roller housing 74. The motor bracket 94 has a motor 92 and a gear (not shown, but a gearbox portion housing the gear) in its planar main body. The motor bracket 94 is fixed to the roller housing 74 by overlapping it along its thickness on the back side. The roller housing 74 has a planar main body portion and a receiving portion for housing the roller body. Ribs perpendicular to the surface of the main body portion are provided to ensure strength. The motor bracket 94 is also fixed to the main body portion.

[0088] Figure 3 This is a view of the roller housing mounted on the mobile device from below.

[0089] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a side wall portion 742 (wall portion) is provided on the back side (lower surface of the roller housing 74) of the roller housing 74, protruding from the back side and arranged opposite to the guide rails 20A and 20B in the left-right direction. The side wall portion 742 restricts the movement of the outer shell 81 and the protective member 80 in a direction parallel to the stepped surface 744.

[0090] The side wall portion 742 bends along the outer periphery of the receiving portion of the roller body that houses the drive roller 70 and the gear that transmits driving force to the roller body. The side wall portion 742, together with the stepped surface 744 of the roller housing 74, forms a shape that cuts the lower part of the roller housing 74 on the side of the guide rail 20A.

[0091] Therefore, in the mobile device 1, the outer shell 81 and the protective member 80 are arranged such that the thickness of the outer shell 81 and the protective member 80 overlaps with the thickness of the roller shell 74, allowing the intermediate cable 56 to pass through. The outer shell 81 and the protective member 80 are positioned at a height that overlaps with the bottom surface 746 of the roller shell 74 or is positioned above the overlapping surface. Figure 1 The outer casing 81 and the protective member 80 are positioned on the upper surface side of the bottom surface 746, depending on the outer diameter of the protective member 80. It should be noted that, depending on the outer diameter of the protective member 80, a portion of the outer periphery of the outer casing 81 and the protective member 80 may also be positioned on the lower surface side of the position overlapping the height of the bottom surface 746.

[0092] An intermediate cable 56 is provided opposite to the stepped surface 744 of the drum housing 74 and adjacent to the side wall portion 742.

[0093] The roller housing 74 is configured such that the stepped surface 744 is adjacent to the side wall portion 742, and overlaps with the protective member 80 or the outer housing 81 through which the intermediate cable 56 is inserted in the thickness direction.

[0094] The side wall portion 742 is curved along the outer periphery of a receiving portion that houses the main body of the drive roller 70 and a gear of approximately the same diameter as the main body. A gear that connects the drive roller 70 to the motor 92 for power transmission is disposed within the receiving portion.

[0095] The sidewall portion 742 can smoothly guide the intermediate cable 56 from the direction conversion member 61 to the direction conversion member 64 located diagonally opposite to the direction conversion member 61, and can also smoothly guide it in the opposite direction. Here, the sidewall portion 742 can effectively bend the intermediate cable 56 connecting the direction conversion member 61 and the direction conversion member 64 and guide it between the two.

[0096] Therefore, the intermediate cable 56 is not arranged in the longitudinal or transverse direction relative to the roller housing 74; that is, the intermediate cable 56 is not arranged adjacent to or adjacent to the roller housing 70. Thus, as a moving device 1, the transverse width does not increase, resulting in a compact moving device with a narrow width.

[0097] Furthermore, the side wall portion 742 is adjacent to the outer casing 81 and the protective member 80, and can guide the outer casing 81 and the protective member 80. Thus, even if vibration occurs from the vehicle body side in a vehicle equipped with the moving device 1, the vibration of the intermediate cable 56 can be suppressed through the adjacent outer casing 81 and the protective member 80.

[0098] [First moving component 40A, second moving component 40B]

[0099] The first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B are carriers that are moved by the drive roller 70 via the cable 50. The first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B have a connecting part that connects to a windshield that is the object being moved, and the windshield is moved when it is installed via the connecting part.

[0100] The first movable component 40A and the second movable component 40B are installed freely along the guide rails 20A and 20B, respectively.

[0101] The first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B each have: a sliding part 42 configured to slide and move within the respective guide rails 20A and 20B; and a moving member body 44 disposed on the outer side of the guide rails 20A and 20B, which are opposite sides of each other.

[0102] The sliding part 42 is disposed within the guide rails 20A and 20B, and is slidably disposed along the inner surfaces of the guide rails 20A and 20B. The sliding part 42 moves, for example, via a wheel or slider that rolls within the guide rails 20A and 20B. The sliding part 42 and the moving member body 44 are connected via a slit 27 that opens in opposite directions on the guide rails 20A and 20B (see reference). Figure 4 And connect.

[0103] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the main body 44 of the first moving member 20A located on the upper side of the left guide rail 20A in the moving device 1. Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view schematically showing the connection relationship between the moving component body 44 and the cables 52 and 56.

[0104] The main body 44 of the first moving member 40A has a cable end holding part (first surrounding part) 46 for mounting the end 522 of the descending cable 52 and an end fixing part (intermediate end holding part, second surrounding part) 48 for the intermediate cable 56 extending in the opposite direction to the descending cable 52.

[0105] The cable end retaining portion 46 is the portion that surrounds one end (end 522) of the descent cable 52, that is, the portion around the descent cable 52 (first periphery portion), surrounding the outer periphery of the end 522. The cable end retaining portion 46 maintains the end 522 in a state in which the force of the elongation compensation force-applying member 57 applies force to one end of the descent cable 52 in the direction of introducing it into the cable end retaining portion 46.

[0106] The cable end holding part 46 has a receiving part 462 for inserting one end of the descent cable 52 and for accommodating the end 522 of the descent cable 52 so as to be movable freely along the extension direction of the descent cable 52.

[0107] like Figure 5 As shown, at one end of the descent cable 52, namely end 522, an elongation compensation force-applying member 57, which acts as a helical spring, is inserted into the end body 5222, which has an outer diameter larger than that of the main cable of the descent cable 52, and a portion of the inner cable extending from the end body 5222. The elongation compensation force-applying member 57 absorbs the axial elongation of the descent cable 52 and maintains the tension of the descent cable 52.

[0108] When the elongation compensation force-applying member 57 is inserted into the end body 5222, one end of the elongation compensation force-applying member 57 engages with the flange portion 5424. The end 465 of the receiving portion 462 is located on the opposite side of the flange portion 5424. The end 465 is the surface in the receiving portion 462 where the descent cable 52 is led outward through the hole, and engages with the other end of the elongation compensation force-applying member 57. It should be noted that when the elongation compensation force-applying member 57 retracts, the laying path of the descent cable 52 becomes longer. Therefore, in order to always apply tension to the descent cable 52 itself, the flange portion 5424 applies force through the elongation compensation force-applying member 57 in the direction of pulling the cable into the receiving portion 462 of the cable end holding portion 46. When the cable 50 moves by the drive of the drive roller 70, the elongation compensation force-applying member 57 retracts with the movement member 40.

[0109] The cable end retaining part 46 is housed within the receiving part 462, and is fitted with an elongation compensation force-applying member 57, and also houses the end 522 covered by the cover 466. Thus, the cable end retaining part 46 is configured to apply force to the inside (upper end side in the extension direction) of the receiving part 462 from the end 522 of the descent cable 52 inserted from the lower side.

[0110] The cover 466 is a cylindrical shape with one closed side and the other open side, and is fixed to the receiving portion 462 by a fixing unit such as a claw. When fixed to the receiving portion 462, the cover 466 is fixed with the opening facing the end 465. The cover 466 movably receives the end 522 together with the elongation compensation force-applying member 57. As a result, when the end 522 moves to the side opposite to the end 465, it comes into contact with the closed surface of the cover 466 and is restricted from further movement.

[0111] The second moving member 40B supports cables with different orientations than the first moving member 40A, but is constructed in a substantially similar manner. The second moving member 40B has a cable end holding portion 46 (first periphery portion) that holds one end of the rising cable 54 (not shown, but with the same shape as end 542) so that it can move freely, and an end fixing portion (intermediate end holding portion, second periphery portion) 48 that holds the end of the intermediate cable 56.

[0112] In the cable end holding portion 46 of the second moving member 40B, similarly to the cable end holding portion of the first moving member 40A, one end of the ascending cable 54 (same as end 522) and the elongation compensation force applying member (not shown, but with the same shape as the elongation compensation force applying member 57) are together housed in the receiving portion 462. The cable end holding portion 46 has a receiving portion 462 that allows one end of the ascending cable 54 to be inserted and houses the end of the ascending cable 54 so that it can move freely along the extension direction of the ascending cable 54.

[0113] At one end (not shown), an elongation compensation force-applying member (not shown) is inserted externally, similar to that of the first moving member 40A. The elongation compensation force-applying member is configured to engage with the flange portion (not shown, but with the same shape as flange portion 5424) at the end without falling off. It should be noted that the elongation compensation force-applying member applies force to one end of the rising cable 54 in the direction of pulling it into the cable end holding portion 46, thus imparting tension to the rising cable 54. Similar to the elongation compensation force-applying member of the first moving member 40A, the elongation compensation force-applying member is covered and housed from the lower end side of the second moving member 40B by a cover (not shown, but with the same shape as cover 466).

[0114] In addition, the end of the rising cable 54 is also supported in the second moving member 40B by the cable end holding part 46.

[0115] The main body 44 of the second moving member 40B has a cable end holding portion 46 that holds the end of the rising cable 54 extending upward, and an end fixing portion 48 that fixes the end of the intermediate cable 56 extending downward. The cable end holding portion 46 is a first periphery that holds one end of the rising cable 54, i.e., the end (with the same structure as end 522).

[0116] The main body 44 of the moving component integrally includes a cable end holding portion 46 and an end fixing portion 48 adjacent to the cable end holding portion 46 in the thickness direction (a direction orthogonal to both the extension direction and the opposite direction of the guide rails 20A and 20B). As an elongation compensation force-applying component, a helical spring is used, for example.

[0117] The first moving member 40A has an integral and adjacent portion comprising a cable end holding portion 46 (first perimeter) for holding the descent cable 52 and an end fixing portion 48 (second perimeter) for holding the end of the intermediate cable 56. The second moving member 40B has an integral and adjacent portion comprising a cable end holding portion 46 (first perimeter) for holding the ascending cable 54 and an end fixing portion 48 (second perimeter) for fixing the end of the intermediate cable 56.

[0118] The cable end retaining part 46 and the end fixing part 48 are arranged adjacent to each other in an orthogonal direction that is orthogonal to the direction in which the other exists when viewed from one of the pair of guide rails 20A, 20B, and the extending direction of the guide rails 20A, 20B. As a result, compactness can be achieved by shortening the width direction or the vertical direction.

[0119] [Operation of the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B in the moving device 1]

[0120] Here, the operation of the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B in the moving device 1 will be explained.

[0121] The moving device 1 moves the windshield up and down via the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B. Figure 1 In the moving device 1 shown, the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B are located at the upper end. Therefore, the following mainly describes the operation of lowering the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B.

[0122] The moving device 1 drives the drive roller 70, that is, the drive motor 92 drives the main body of the drive roller 70 to rotate, thereby winding the descent cable 52 into the main body of the roller. By winding the descent cable 52, the descent cable 52 moves toward the drive roller 70, and the first moving member 40A connected to one end of the descent cable 52 is pulled downward and moves in the descent direction.

[0123] When the first moving member 40A descends, the intermediate cable 56 connected to the upper end of the first moving member 40A is also pulled downwards via the first moving member 40A. At this time, in the holding portion between the end of the first moving member 40A and the descending cable 52, the first moving member 40A is first pulled downwards by the descending cable 52, thereby descending. If the intermediate cable 56 elongates, the elongation compensation force-applying member 57 provided at one end (end) 522 of the descending cable 52 retracts within the receiving portion 462. Then, the first moving member 40A pulls one end of the intermediate cable 56 downwards via the retracted elongation compensation force-applying member 57, which is locked within the wall of the receiving portion 462.

[0124] The intermediate cable 56, which is pulled downward at one end, transmits the driving force of the drive roller 70 through the descent cable 52 and the first moving member 40A, which pulls the moving member 40B connected to the other end downward to lower it.

[0125] Additionally, in the drive roller 70, while winding the descending cable 52, the ascending cable 54 is released toward the direction conversion member 64. The moving member 40B is pulled downward by the intermediate cable 56.

[0126] When the moving member 40B descends along with the first moving member 40A, the moving object connected to the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B also descends. Furthermore, if the rotation direction of the drive roller 70 is reversed, each component performs a downward movement in the opposite direction.

[0127] (Implementation Method 2)

[0128] Figure 6 This is a front view of the mobile device 100 according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. Figure 7 This is a rear view of the mobile device body 10 of the mobile device 100. Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing the main body 44 of the second moving member 40B located on the right guide rail 20B in the moving device 100. Additionally, Figure 9 It is a diagram used to illustrate the overlap of cables. Figure 10 This is a view of the main body 10 of the mobile device from the lower surface side.

[0129] Figure 6 as well as Figure 7 The mobile device 100 shown is the same as the mobile device 1 of Embodiment 1, except that the drive unit 900, which has a motor 92 and a drive roller 70, is separate from a pair of guide rails 20A and 20B.

[0130] The moving device 100 includes a pair of guide rails 20A and 20B, a first moving member 40A, a second moving member 40B, and cables 500 (520, 540, 560). Furthermore, the moving device 100 includes direction conversion members 61-64, a drive unit (drive roller 70, motor 92) 900, outer casings (peripheral portion) 810 and 820, and a protective component (peripheral portion) 830.

[0131] Apart from the differences in the structure of the cable 500 and the layout of the drive unit, the individual functions of these components are the same as those of the components in the mobile device 1 that are labeled with the same names and reference numerals. Therefore, descriptions of structural elements that are the same as in Embodiment 1 are omitted.

[0132] Similar to the moving device 1, the moving device 100 has a first moving member 40A and a second moving member 40B mounted on a pair of guide rails 20A and 20B, respectively, so as to be freely movable along the extension direction of the guide rails 20A and 20B. In addition, direction conversion members 61 to 64 are mounted on the guide rails 20A and 20B via direction conversion member brackets 610, 620, 630, and 640, respectively.

[0133] The cable 500, like the moving device 1, includes a descending cable 520, an ascending cable 540, and an intermediate cable 560. The descending cable 520 connects the first moving member 40A to the drive roller 70 of the drive unit 900, and the ascending cable 540 connects the second moving member 40B to the drive roller 70. Additionally, the intermediate cable 560 connects the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B.

[0134] The left and right guide rails 20A (first guide rail) and 20B (second guide rail) are respectively arranged in a parallel manner at a specified interval and in a specified position.

[0135] The first moving component 40A and the second moving component 40B are connected to the drive unit via cable 500. The first moving component 40A and the second moving component 40B move along the extension direction of the guide rails 20A and 20B via cable 500 under the drive of the drive unit.

[0136] It should be noted that the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B, like those in Embodiment 1, have: a sliding portion 42 configured to slide within each of the guide rails 20A and 20B; and a moving member body 44 disposed on the outer side of the guide rails 20A and 20B, which are opposite to each other. Figure 8 Only the structure of the second moving member 40B is shown in the diagram.

[0137] The sliding part 42 is disposed within the guide rail 20B and is slidably disposed along the surface of the guide rail 20B. The sliding part 42 is connected to the moving member body 44 via a slit 27 that opens in the opposite direction to the guide rail 20B.

[0138] In addition, the moving member body 44 has a cable end holding part (first surrounding part) 46 that holds the end (not shown, the same shape as end 522) of the rising cable 540 and an end fixing part (intermediate end holding part, second surrounding part) 48 that holds the end of the intermediate cable 560.

[0139] The cable end retaining portion 46 and the end fixing portion 48 are integrally formed adjacent to the moving member body 44 in the thickness direction. As a result, it has the same function as the first moving member 40A and the second moving member 40B in Embodiment 1, and achieves a compact design as the main body 10 of the moving device.

[0140] Furthermore, the portion of the descent cable 520 between the direction conversion member 62 and the drive unit is surrounded by the housing (surrounding portion) 810. Similarly, the portion of the ascent cable 540 between the direction conversion members 62 and 64 and the drive unit is also surrounded by the housing (surrounding portion) 820.

[0141] The portion between the direction conversion member 61 and the direction conversion member 64 of the intermediate cable 560 is surrounded by the housing 840 (second perimeter). The upper end of the housing 840 is mounted to the direction conversion member bracket 610 via an outer cover, and the lower end of the housing 840 is mounted to the direction conversion member bracket 640 via an outer cover 566.

[0142] In addition, the direction conversion member 62 (first direction conversion member) is configured such that the extension direction of the descent cable 520 extends in a direction inclined from the surface containing the direction toward the guide rail 20A via the direction conversion member bracket (first bracket) 620.

[0143] That is, the descending cable 520 of the rotation axis 621 of the direction conversion member 62 is inclined from the orthogonal direction toward the direction conversion member 64 through the back side of the direction conversion member (second direction conversion member) 64.

[0144] The descent cable 520, extending from the direction conversion member 62 toward the drive unit side, is guided toward the rear side of the direction conversion member 64, specifically the rear side of the direction conversion member bracket 640, which is disposed near the lower end of the guide rail 20B. Thus, the descent cable 520 is arranged to overlap with the direction conversion member bracket 640 (second bracket) in the thickness direction.

[0145] Therefore, in the mobile device 100 itself, the cable 520 for descending in the vertical direction and the direction conversion component bracket 640 are not arranged in the vertical or horizontal direction, thus achieving compactness in these vertical and horizontal directions.

[0146] In addition, the outer casing 820 of the ascending cable 540 is covered by a protective component 830 (protective part, first surrounding part).

[0147] The protective element 830 is a flexible cylindrical body that partially surrounds the rising cable via the housing 820. The protective element 830 prevents damage to the housing 820 from collisions with other components. Additionally, the protective element 830 suppresses noise generated by collisions between the housing 820 and other components.

[0148] like Figure 9 As shown, the protective member 830 is arranged such that its back side abuts (adjacent to) the direction conversion member bracket 640. For example, the protective member 830 is arranged adjacent to the outer housing 840 of the intermediate cable 560 fixed to the direction conversion member bracket 640. In detail, the protective member 830 is arranged adjacent to the outer end 566 on the lower side of the housing 840 and is supported by the direction conversion member bracket 640.

[0149] One end (the upper end) of the housing 820 is mounted to the direction conversion bracket 630 via the outer end 546. The portion of the housing 820 located on the direction conversion bracket 640 is mounted to the direction conversion component bracket 640 via a clamp (mounting member) 832. This allows the placement position of the housing 820 on the drive unit body 10 to be restricted.

[0150] In an orthogonal direction (thickness direction) that is orthogonal to the direction in which the other exists when viewed from one of the pair of guide rails 20A, 20B and the extension direction of guide rails 20A, 20B, the protective member 830 is adjacent to or abuts against other components.

[0151] The protective member 830 does not need to be arranged adjacent to other components in either the vertical or horizontal direction of the mobile device body 10, thus reducing the space occupied by the mobile device body 10. Furthermore, it can suppress vibration of the ascending cable 540 protected by the protective member 830. It should be noted that, without using the protective member 830, the outer casing 820 can be configured as the first periphery serving as a protective portion for the ascending cable.

[0152] Furthermore, when mounting the left and right guide rails 20A and 20B on a motorcycle or similar device, the spacing between the guide rails 20A and 20B can be adjusted appropriately. In this case, the descent cable 52, extending from the lower end of the left guide rail 20A, is positioned to extend towards the back side of the right guide rail 20B. This allows the direction-converting brackets 620 and 640 at the lower ends of the left and right guide rails 20A and 20B to partially overlap in the thickness direction of the moving device 100, reducing the left and right width of the moving device 100 and making it more compact.

[0153] The embodiments of the present invention have been described above. Furthermore, the above description is an example of preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the description of the structure and shape of each part of the above-described device is an example, and it is obvious that various modifications and additions can be made to these examples within the scope of the present invention. It should be noted that the first and second peripheral portions are only required to surround the cable, and are not limited to the outer shell, protective member, or end retaining portion. In addition, the first and second peripheral portions also include portions that completely surround the outer periphery of the cable and portions that partially surround it.

[0154] Industrial utilization potential

[0155] The mobile device of the present invention has the effect of further achieving compactness, and is useful as a mobile device for windshield lifting devices.

[0156] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0157] 1 mobile device

[0158] 20A and 20B guide rails

[0159] 21, 22 Track support section

[0160] 32, 34 Bridge Frame

[0161] 40 moving components

[0162] 40A First Moving Component

[0163] 40B Second Moving Component

[0164] 42 Sliding part

[0165] 44. Main body of the moving component

[0166] 46 Cable end retaining part (first perimeter)

[0167] 48 End fixing part (second surrounding part)

[0168] 50 cable

[0169] 52 descent cable

[0170] 54 ascending cables

[0171] 56 intermediate cable

[0172] 57 Elongation Compensation Force Application Component

[0173] 60 Installation Components

[0174] 60a side plate section

[0175] 60b protruding plate

[0176] Directional conversion components 61, 62, 63, and 64

[0177] 70 drive rollers

[0178] 74. Drum housing (drum support)

[0179] 80 Protective components (first perimeter)

[0180] 81 Outer shell (first perimeter)

[0181] 83 end

[0182] 92 motor

[0183] 94 motor bracket

[0184] 100 mobile devices

[0185] 462 Containment Department

[0186] 466 cap

[0187] 500 cable

[0188] 520 descent cable

[0189] 522 One end (end)

[0190] 540 ascending cable

[0191] 560 intermediate cable

[0192] 561 end

[0193] 601, 602, 603, 604, 610, 620, 630, 640 Direction Conversion Component Bracket

[0194] 742 sidewall

[0195] 744 lower surface

[0196] 810, 820, 840 outer casing (peripheral part)

[0197] 830 Protective Part (Surrounding Section)

[0198] 832 Fixture (Mounting Component)

[0199] 5222 end main body

[0200] 5424 Flange portion.

Claims

1. A mobile device comprising: A pair of guide rails, arranged parallel to each other on the left and right; A pair of movable components are supported on the pair of guide rails in such a way that they can move along the extension direction of each guide rail; Cables are connected to the pair of movable components; Multiple direction conversion components are respectively disposed on the pair of guide rails to convert the direction of the cable extending along the extension direction; as well as A drive roller, connected to the cable, moves the moving component by winding and unwinding the cable. Between the pair of guide rails, a first circumferential portion is disposed around at least a portion of the cable extending from the direction conversion member. In an orthogonal direction, the first periphery is configured to be adjacent to a second periphery covering at least another portion of the cable or a roller support supporting the drive roller, the orthogonal direction being the direction in which the other exists when viewed from one of the pair of guide rails and the direction of extension.

2. The mobile device according to claim 1, wherein, The cable has: an intermediate cable connecting the first movable member and the second movable member of the pair of movable members; An upward cable connects the second moving component to the drive roller, and pulls the second moving component upward. A descent cable connects the first moving component to the drive roller, and pulls the first moving component downwards. The first surrounding portion is an end-holding portion that holds the end of the rising cable or the end of the falling cable, and the second surrounding portion is an intermediate end-holding portion that holds the end of the intermediate cable. The first surrounding portion and the second surrounding portion are integrated and adjacent to each other.

3. The mobile device according to claim 1, wherein, The cable has: an intermediate cable connecting the first movable member and the second movable member of the pair of movable members; An upward cable connects the second moving component to the drive roller, and pulls the second moving component upward. A descent cable connects the first moving component to the drive roller, and pulls the first moving component downwards. The first surrounding portion is an outer shell through which the intermediate cable is inserted, and the outer shell abuts against the lower surface of the roller support portion.

4. The mobile device according to claim 3, wherein, A wall is provided on the lower surface of the roller support, which restricts the movement of the outer casing in a direction parallel to the lower surface.

5. The mobile device according to claim 1, wherein, The cable has: an intermediate cable connecting the first movable member and the second movable member of the pair of movable members; An upward cable connects the second moving component to the drive roller, and pulls the second moving component upward. A descent cable connects the first moving component to the drive roller, and pulls the first moving component downwards. The first surrounding portion is a protective portion that covers the rising cable, and the second surrounding portion is an outer shell through which the intermediate cable is inserted.

6. The mobile device according to claim 1, wherein, The cable has: an intermediate cable connecting the first movable member and the second movable member of the pair of movable members; An upward cable connects the second moving component to the drive roller, and pulls the second moving component upward. A descent cable connects the first moving component to the drive roller, and pulls the first moving component downwards. The pair of direction-changing components are a first pulley and a second pulley. The first pulley is mounted on the first guide rail of the pair of guide rails via a first bracket and has the descent cable wound around it. The second pulley is mounted on the second guide rail of the pair of guide rails via a second bracket and has the ascent cable wound around it. The rotation axis of the first pulley is tilted from the orthogonal direction toward the second bracket side, so that the descent cable passes through the back side of the second bracket.

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