Multipurpose vehicle

Abstract

To provide a multipurpose vehicle in which a hole for mounting an optional component can be easily formed.SOLUTION: A multipurpose vehicle includes: a vehicle body having a traveling device; and an attachment portion 31 which is provided on the vehicle body and to which an optional component (OP) that can be retrofitted is detachably attached by a fastening member B. The attachment portion 31 includes a positioning mechanism 40 configured to position a cutting edge of a cutting tool for forming a hole through which the fastening member B is inserted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to utility vehicles. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art As described in Patent Document 1, for example, some conventional multi-purpose vehicles are configured to be able to mount optional items such as a work light. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2017-047796 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In such multi-purpose vehicles, when an optional item is attached to the vehicle body using a fastening member such as a bolt, it is necessary to form a hole for inserting the fastening member. However, in conventional multi-purpose vehicles, it is necessary to perform the work of forming the holes necessary for attaching the optional item, and it is difficult for an unskilled person who is not accustomed to such work to form the holes in the appropriate places.

[0005] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENT An object of the present invention is to provide a multi-purpose vehicle in which holes for mounting optional items can be easily formed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The multipurpose vehicle of the present invention comprises a vehicle body having a running device, and a mounting portion provided on the vehicle body to which an optional item that can be retrofitted can be detachably attached using a fastening member, and the mounting portion is provided with a positioning mechanism that positions the tip of a cutting tool to form a hole through which the fastening member is inserted.

[0007] According to this invention, by providing a positioning mechanism at a location suitable for attaching an optional item, the worker only needs to form a hole at the location positioned by the positioning mechanism, making it easy to form a hole for attaching the optional item.

[0008] In the present invention, it is preferable that the positioning mechanism is a cone-shaped recess formed in the mounting portion.

[0009] With this configuration, when a worker performs a drilling operation, the cutting edge of a drill or other cutting tool can be easily aligned with the hole to be drilled, thereby stabilizing the cutting edge and making it possible to perform the drilling operation easily. Also, by arranging the recess so as to match the position of the mounting hole formed in the optional item, the worker does not need to measure the mounting location in advance, making the drilling operation easier.

[0010] In the present invention, it is preferable that the positioning mechanism is a groove having a V-shaped cross section formed in the attachment portion.

[0011] According to this configuration, the cutting edge of the cutting tool can be positioned by aligning the cutting edge with the groove having a V-shaped cross section. The worker can freely select the attachment location at the location where the groove is formed. Furthermore, if the groove is formed to extend horizontally, the worker can easily form multiple holes aligned horizontally by forming holes in line with the groove having a V-shaped cross section, making the drilling operation easier.

[0012] In the present invention, it is preferable that the positioning mechanism is a groove formed in the mounting portion, has a V-shaped cross section, and has a step at a position that forms a hole through which the fastening member is inserted.

[0013] According to this configuration, it is possible to position the cutting edge of the cutting tool for forming holes by utilizing the step. Also, the worker can form holes in places without steps by utilizing the groove as necessary. If the groove is formed to extend horizontally, the worker can form holes by aligning them with the groove having a V-shaped cross section, and can easily perform drilling work, for example, by forming multiple holes aligned horizontally.

[0014] In the present invention, it is preferable that the vehicle body has a resin part made of a resin member, and the attachment portion is provided on the resin part.

[0015] According to this configuration, the resin part is provided with the mounting portion and the positioning portion. Since resin members are generally soft and easy to drill holes in, the worker can easily perform the drilling operation.

[0016] In the present invention, it is preferable that the vehicle body is provided with a cover that covers at least a portion of a front of the traveling device, and the attachment portion is provided on the cover.

[0017] According to this configuration, the cover that covers the traveling device is provided with the mounting portion and the positioning mechanism. Generally, the cover that covers the traveling device has a complex shape, but the worker can easily perform the drilling work on such a cover. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0018] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a side view of a utility vehicle. [Diagram 2] FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 4 is a rear view showing the configuration of the mounting portion and the positioning mechanism. [Figure 4] 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow IV in FIG. 3. [Diagram 5] 13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating a configuration of a positioning mechanism according to another embodiment. [Figure 6] 13A and 13B are diagrams illustrating a configuration of a positioning mechanism according to another embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0019] The embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, unless otherwise specified, the direction of the arrow FW in the drawing is "forward", the direction of the arrow BK is "backward", the direction of the arrow LH is "left", and the direction of the arrow RH is "right". Also, the direction of the arrow UP in the drawing is "upward", and the direction of the arrow DW is "downward".

[0020] [Overall structure] 1 shows a multi-purpose vehicle. The multi-purpose vehicle is equipped with left and right body frames 2 that form the lower layer of a vehicle main body 1. Right and left front wheels 3 (corresponding to running gear) are supported at the front of the body frame 2, and right and left rear wheels 4 (corresponding to running gear) are supported at the rear of the body frame 2. In other words, the vehicle main body 1 has the front wheels 3 and rear wheels 4.

[0021] A passenger section 5 on which a passenger can ride is provided between front wheels 3 and rear wheels 4 in vehicle body 1. A front lid 6 that covers the upper part of the front part of the body frame 2 is provided in front of the passenger section 5. A front bumper 7 is provided in front of the front lid 6. A luggage bed 8 is provided behind the passenger section 5.

[0022] The left and right edge portions of the loading platform 8 are located above the left and right rear wheels 4, respectively. A front cover 21 that covers an upper portion in front of the rear wheels 4 and a rear cover 22 that covers an upper portion behind the rear wheels 4 are provided on the left and right sides below the loading platform 8 of the vehicle body 1. With this configuration, the front cover 21 and the rear cover 22 are configured to cover at least a portion in front of and behind the rear wheels 4.

[0023] [About the boarding section] The riding section 5 is equipped with a ROPS frame 10 that protects the passenger in the event that the vehicle body 1 rolls over. The ROPS frame 10 is formed by bending a rod-shaped member, and is disposed so as to extend from the front to the rear of the riding section 5.

[0024] The riding section 5 also includes a steering wheel 11 for steering the front wheels 3, and a driver's seat 12 in which a passenger operating the steering wheel 11 can be seated. The driver's seat 12 is disposed in the front part of the riding section 5. To the right of the driver's seat 12 in the riding section 5, an auxiliary passenger seat 13 is provided, arranged side by side with the driver's seat 12, in which a passenger can be seated. Furthermore, behind the driver's seat 12 and the auxiliary passenger seat 13, a rear passenger seat 14 in which a passenger can be seated is provided.

[0025] [Installation of optional equipment and optional materials] 1 and 2, in this embodiment, a mounting portion 31 is provided on the front cover 21 to which optional devices OD (see FIG. 3) such as a work light or decorative lighting, which are optional items, and optional materials OP such as a stay for supporting a harness for the optional devices OD can be attached later. The optional devices OD and optional materials OP are detachably attached to the mounting portion 31 by bolts B, which are fastening members.

[0026] In this embodiment, the front cover 21 is a resin part made of a resin material. That is, the attachment portion 31 is provided on the resin part.

[0027] 3, the mounting portion 31 is provided with a positioning mechanism 40 that positions the cutting edge of a cutting tool for forming a hole through which the bolt B is inserted. In this embodiment, the positioning mechanism 40 is a recess 41 formed in the mounting portion 31, and the mounting portion 31 has a plurality of recesses 41 formed therein.

[0028] In this embodiment, the recess 41 is formed in a conical shape. The apex angle θ of the conical shape shown in Fig. 4 is not particularly limited, but is preferably 120 degrees, which is the same as the angle (apex angle) of the cutting edge of a drill or the like, which is a common cutting tool.

[0029] [About installation work] The operation of attaching the option device OD and the option material OP to the attachment portion 31 will be described below.

[0030] The worker selects, from the plurality of recesses 41 shown in FIG. 3, a recess 41 at a position suitable for mounting the optional device OD and optional material OP, which are the mounting objects.

[0031] Next, the worker performs the drilling operation by placing the cutting edge of a drill or other cutting tool against the selected recess 41 and rotating the cutting edge. At this time, since the cutting edge is inserted into the recess 41, it is possible to reduce the inconvenience of the cutting edge being displaced during rotation.

[0032] After the drilling operation has been completed for all selected recesses 41, the worker can attach the optional material OP, which is the object to be attached, to the mounting portion 31 by inserting a bolt B, which is a fastening member, into the formed hole.

[0033] [Another embodiment] Hereinafter, another embodiment in which the above embodiment is modified will be described.

[0034] (1) In the above embodiment, a configuration in which a plurality of depressions 41 are formed as the positioning mechanism 40 has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, a groove 42 having a V-shaped cross section formed in the mounting portion 31 may be formed as the positioning mechanism 40. With this configuration, the cutting edge of the cutting tool can be positioned by aligning the cutting edge with the groove 42 having a V-shaped cross section. In addition, since the mounting location can be freely selected in the extension direction of the groove 42, it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in mounting optional items.

[0035] 6, the positioning mechanism 40 may be a groove 43 that has a V-shaped cross section formed in the mounting portion 31 and has a step 43a at a position where a hole through which a bolt B, which is a fastening member, is inserted is formed. This configuration allows the optional device OD and optional material OP to be attached with a higher degree of freedom in the extension direction of the groove 43, and also allows the cutting edge of a cutting tool for forming a hole to be positioned using the step 43a.

[0036] (2) In the above embodiment, the front cover 21 and the mounting portion 31 are described as being provided on a resin part made of a resin material. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment and may be made of, for example, a metal material or a wooden material.

[0037] (3) In the above embodiment, a configuration in which the mounting portion 31 is provided on the front cover 21 has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the mounting portion 31 may be provided on the rear cover 22, or the mounting portion 31 may be provided on the cargo bed 8.

[0038] The configurations disclosed in the above embodiments (including other embodiments, the same applies below) can be applied in combination with configurations disclosed in other embodiments, unless a contradiction occurs. In addition, the embodiments disclosed in this specification are merely examples, and the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be appropriately modified within the scope of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0039] The present invention can be applied to multi-purpose vehicles used for transporting people, carrying luggage, recreation, and the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0040] 1: Vehicle body 3: Front wheel (running gear) 4: Rear wheel (running gear) 31: Mounting part 40: Positioning mechanism 41: Depression 42: Groove 43: Groove 43a: Step B: Fastening member (bolt) OD: Optional equipment (optional item) OP: Optional materials (optional items)

Claims

1. A vehicle body having a running device; An attachment portion is provided on the vehicle body, and an optional item that can be retrofitted is detachably attached to the vehicle body by a fastening member. A multi-purpose vehicle, wherein the mounting portion is provided with a positioning mechanism that positions the tip of a cutting tool for forming a hole through which the fastening member is inserted.

2. 2. The multi-purpose vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the positioning mechanism is a cone-shaped recess formed in the mounting portion.

3. 2. The multi-purpose vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the positioning mechanism is a groove having a V-shaped cross section formed in the mounting portion.

4. 2. The multi-purpose vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the positioning mechanism is a groove formed in the mounting portion, the groove having a V-shaped cross section, and a step provided at a position forming a hole through which the fastening member is inserted.

5. the vehicle body has a resin part made of a resin member, The multi-purpose vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the attachment portion is provided on the resin part.

6. The vehicle body is provided with a cover that covers at least a portion of a front of the traveling device, The multi-purpose vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the mounting portion is provided on the cover.

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