Protective shield, pipe member with protective shield, and method for attaching the protective shield

Abstract

This prevents the protective shield from being attached to the pipe member in the wrong direction. [Solution] The protective shield 3 is attached to the pipe member 2 for a vehicle by inserting the pipe member 2 into it, protecting the pipe member 2 from collision. The protective shield comprises a shield body 31 that is rolled into a cylindrical shape with an inner end 34 and an outer end 35 overlapping, and a direction indicator 32 that indicates the direction in which the protective shield 3 is attached to the pipe member 2. The method of attaching the protective shield involves preparing a protective shield 3 comprising a shield body 31 that is rolled into a cylindrical shape with an inner end 34 and an outer end 35 overlapping, and a direction indicator 32 that indicates the direction in which the shield body 31 is attached to the pipe member 2, and inserting the pipe member 2 into the shield body 31 so that the protective shield 3 is attached to the pipe member 2 in the direction indicated by the direction indicator 32.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] One aspect of the present invention relates to a protective shield, a pipe member with a protective shield, and a method of attaching the protective shield.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a protective fiber sleeve for providing protection to an elongated member. This protective fiber sleeve has a woundable wall such that both edge portions overlap each other to form a cavity. Such a protective fiber sleeve is used as a protective shield (crash shield) for protecting a pipe member for a vehicle such as a fuel pipe. The protective shield is attached to the pipe member for a vehicle by inserting the pipe member for a vehicle therein, and protects the pipe member from an impact when collided.

Prior Art Document

Patent Document

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Incidentally, protective shields that protect vehicle pipe components such as fuel lines need to be installed in the correct direction relative to the pipe component in order to protect it from the impact of a rear-end collision. For example, near the right side of a vehicle, the protective shield needs to be installed on the pipe component so that it is wound downwards from the right, starting from the beginning edge on the inner circumference and ending from the end edge on the outer circumference. Installing the protective shield in this direction makes it easier for the impact of a collision from the right (side collision) to be directed in a direction that tightens the protective shield, thus properly protecting the pipe component. On the other hand, if the protective shield is installed in the opposite direction, the impact of a collision from the right is more likely to be directed in a direction that opens the protective shield, so the pipe component cannot be properly protected.

[0005] However, since the attachment of protective shields to pipe components is often done manually by workers, there was a problem in that the protective shields were easily attached to the pipe components in the wrong direction.

[0006] One aspect of the present invention aims to provide a protective shield, a pipe member with a protective shield, and a method for attaching a protective shield, which can prevent the protective shield from being attached to a pipe member in the wrong direction. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] [1] A protective shield according to one aspect of the present invention is a protective shield that is attached to a pipe member for a vehicle by insertion of the pipe member to protect the pipe member from collision, comprising a shield body wound into a cylindrical shape with an inner end and an outer end overlapping, and a direction indicator part that indicates the direction in which the protective shield is attached to the pipe member.

[0008] In this protective shield, the shield body is rolled into a cylindrical shape so that the inner and outer ends overlap, allowing the protective shield to be attached to a pipe member by inserting the vehicle pipe member into the shield body. Furthermore, this protective shield is equipped with a direction indicator that shows the direction in which the protective shield should be attached to the pipe member, so that the worker attaching the protective shield to the pipe member can easily recognize the correct direction for attachment. This helps to prevent the protective shield from being attached to the pipe member in the wrong direction.

[0009] [2] The protective shield described in [1] may further include a retaining portion that holds the overlap between the inner end and the outer end. If the inner and outer ends of the shield body are opened and the protective shield is fitted onto the pipe member from the side, it is easy to attach the protective shield to the pipe member in the wrong direction. However, in this protective shield, the overlap between the inner and outer ends is held by the retaining portion, so the inner and outer ends of the shield body cannot be opened. This prevents the protective shield from being fitted onto the pipe member from the side. Moreover, because the overlap between the inner and outer ends is held by the retaining portion, twisting of the shield body can be suppressed when inserting the pipe member into the shield body and attaching the protective shield to the pipe member. This prevents the inner and outer ends of the shield body from opening due to twisting, which would reduce the protective performance of the protective shield on the pipe member.

[0010] [3] In the protective shield described in [2], the retaining portion may function as a direction indicator. In this protective shield, since the retaining portion functions as a direction indicator, the number of parts can be reduced and the manufacturing process of the protective shield can be reduced.

[0011] [4] A pipe member with a protective shield according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a pipe member for a vehicle and a protective shield as described in any of [1] to [3], wherein the protective shield is attached to the pipe member in the direction indicated by the direction indicator, with respect to the pipe member inserted into the protective shield. In this pipe member with a protective shield, the pipe member is inserted into the protective shield as described above, and the protective shield is attached to the pipe member in the direction indicated by the direction indicator, so that the pipe member can be properly protected from collisions.

[0012] [5] A method for attaching a protective shield according to one aspect of the present invention involves preparing a protective shield comprising a shield body wound into a cylindrical shape so that its inner end and outer end overlap, and a direction indicator part that indicates the direction in which the shield body is attached to the pipe member, and inserting the pipe member into the shield body so that the protective shield is attached to the pipe member in the direction indicated by the direction indicator part.

[0013] In this method of attaching the protective shield, the pipe member is inserted into the shield body, which is rolled into a cylindrical shape so that its inner and outer ends overlap, allowing the protective shield to be attached to the pipe member. Furthermore, since the protective shield has a direction indicator that shows the direction in which the shield body should be attached to the pipe member, the worker attaching the protective shield to the pipe member can easily recognize the direction in which to attach the protective shield to the pipe member. Therefore, by inserting the pipe member into the shield body so that the protective shield is attached to the pipe member in the direction indicated by the direction indicator, it is possible to prevent the protective shield from being attached to the pipe member in the wrong direction.

[0014] In the method for attaching a protective shield described in [6] [5], a directional indicator may be provided on the shield body before inserting the pipe member into the shield body. In this method for attaching a protective shield, a protective shield equipped with a directional indicator can be prepared by providing a directional indicator on the shield body before inserting the pipe member into the shield body.

[0015] In the method for attaching a protective shield described in [7], [5], or [6], a retaining part that holds the overlap between the inner end and the outer end may be attached to the shield body before inserting the pipe member into the shield body. If the inner and outer ends of the shield body are opened and the protective shield is fitted onto the pipe member from the side, it is easy to attach the protective shield to the pipe member in the wrong direction. However, in this method for attaching a protective shield, since a retaining part that holds the overlap between the inner and outer ends is attached to the shield body before inserting the pipe member into the shield body, the inner and outer ends of the shield body cannot be opened. This prevents the protective shield from being fitted onto the pipe member from the side. Moreover, since a retaining part that holds the overlap between the inner and outer ends is attached to the shield body before inserting the pipe member into the shield body, twisting of the shield body can be suppressed when inserting the pipe member into the shield body and attaching the protective shield to the pipe member. This prevents the inner and outer ends of the shield body from opening due to twisting and reduces the protective performance of the protective shield on the pipe member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent the protective shield from being attached to the pipe member in the wrong direction. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0017] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a schematic plan view showing an example of a pipe member with a protective shield according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a protective shield according to an embodiment. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an example of a vehicle equipped with a protective shielded pipe member. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an example of a vehicle equipped with a tubular member with a protective shield. [Figure 5]FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of a method for attaching a protective shield according to an embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of a method for attaching a protective shield according to an embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of a method for attaching a protective shield according to an embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of a method for attaching a protective shield according to an embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram for explaining an example of a method for attaching a protective shield according to an embodiment. MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0018] Hereinafter, a protective shield, a pipe member with a protective shield, and a method for attaching a protective shield according to an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. In each figure, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0019] FIG. 1 is a schematic plan view showing an example of a pipe member with a protective shield according to an embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a pipe member 1 with a protective shield according to the present embodiment includes a vehicle pipe member 2 such as a fuel pipe, and a protective shield 3 attached to the pipe member 2.

[0020] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a protective shield according to an embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the protective shield 3 is a member that is attached to the pipe member 2 by inserting the pipe member 2 and protects the pipe member 2 from a collision. The protective shield 3 is also called a crash shield or the like. Examples of the collision include a side collision where another vehicle collides with the vehicle on which the pipe member 1 with a protective shield is mounted from the side (right or left).

[0021] The protective shield 3 includes a shield body 31, a direction display portion 32, and a holding portion 33.

[0022] The shield body 31 is the main body of the protective shield 3, and is wound into a cylindrical shape with one end, the inner end 34, and the other end, the outer end 35, overlapping. In other words, the shield body 31 is wound into a cylindrical shape with the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 overlapping so that it wraps around the pipe member 2. When we say that the shield body 31 is wound into a cylindrical shape with the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 overlapping, we mean that the shield body 31 is conditioned to be in this cylindrical state. The number of turns of the shield body 31 is 1. The pipe member 2 is inserted into the hollow part of the shield body 31, and the shield body 31 is wrapped around the pipe member 2. The material, structure, etc. of the shield body 31 are not particularly limited, and for example, the shield body 31 can be made of a thick cloth-like material wound into a cylindrical shape.

[0023] Figures 3 and 4 are schematic cross-sectional views of an example of a vehicle equipped with a protective shielded pipe member. Figure 3 shows a cross-section of the protective shield 3 that protects the pipe member 2 from the impact of a collision (side collision) from the right side 11 of the vehicle 10, and Figure 4 shows a cross-section of the protective shield 3 that protects the pipe member 2 from the impact of a collision (side collision) from the left side 12 of the vehicle 10. The right side 11 is, for example, the outer side of the right door. The left side 12 is, for example, the outer side of the left door. As shown in Figure 3, the protective shield 3 that protects the pipe member 2 from the impact of a collision (side collision) from the right side 11 of the vehicle 10 is called protective shield 3R. Also, as shown in Figure 4, the protective shield 3 that protects the pipe member 2 from the impact of a collision (side collision) from the left side 12 of the vehicle 10 is called protective shield 3L. In Figures 3 and 4, the white arrows indicate the direction of the collision. Furthermore, in Figures 3 and 4, the upper U and lower D indicate the upper and lower parts of the vehicle 10 in the vertical direction, while the right R and left L indicate the right and left parts of the vehicle 10 in the width direction. Whether the protective shield 3 protects the pipe member 2 from the impact of a collision from the right side 11 of the vehicle 10, or from the impact of a collision (side impact) from the left side 12 of the vehicle 10, is determined by the arrangement of the pipe member 2 and the protective shield 3 on the vehicle 10.

[0024] As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the shield body 31 of the protective shield 3 is wound around the pipe member 2, starting with the inner end 36, which is the end facing the pipe member 2, and ending with the outer end 37, which is the end facing the opposite side of the pipe member 2, so that the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 overlap. The inner end 34 and the outer end 35 are the ends of the shield body 31 in the winding direction and are the parts that overlap each other.

[0025] As shown in Figure 3, the shield body 31 of the protective shield 3R is wrapped around the pipe member 2 from the inner end 34 to the outer end 35, and downward from the right R to D, so that the impact of a collision from the right R is more likely to be directed in a direction that tightens the shield body 31. The outer end 37, which is the end of the wrapping, is located in an angular range θ that goes from the right R around downward D to the left L.

[0026] As shown in Figure 4, the shield body 31 of the protective shield 3L is wrapped around the pipe member 2 from the inner end 34 to the outer end 35, and from the left L downward D, so that the impact of a collision from the left L is more likely to be directed in a direction that tightens the shield body 31. The outer end 37, which is the end of the wrapping, is located in an angular range θ that goes from the left L, around downward D, to the right R.

[0027] The direction indicator 32 indicates the direction in which the protective shield 3 is attached to the pipe member 2. The direction indicator 32 is provided on the shield body 31. The direction indicated by the direction indicator 32, that is, the direction in which the protective shield 3 is attached to the pipe member 2, is called the attachment direction MD.

[0028] Here, if the shield body 31 of the protective shield 3R is attached to the pipe member 2 in the reverse direction, the impact of a collision from the right R is more likely to be directed in a direction that causes the shield body 31 to open, thus preventing proper protection of the pipe member 2. When we say that the shield body 31 of the protective shield 3R is attached to the pipe member 2 in the reverse direction, it means that the shield body 31 of the protective shield 3R is wrapped around the pipe member 2 from the inner end 34 to the outer end 35, and from the left L downward D. Similarly, when we say that the shield body 31 of the protective shield 3L is attached to the pipe member 2 in the reverse direction, the impact of a collision from the left L is more likely to be directed in a direction that causes the shield body 31 to open, thus preventing proper protection of the pipe member 2. When we say that the shield body 31 of the protective shield 3L is attached to the pipe member 2 in the reverse direction, it means that the shield body 31 of the protective shield 3L is wrapped around the pipe member 2 from the inner end 34 to the outer end 35, and from the right R downward D.

[0029] Therefore, the protective shield 3 is indicated by a direction indicator 32, which shows the direction in which the protective shield 3 should be attached to the pipe member 2. In the pipe member 1 with the protective shield, the protective shield 3 is attached to the pipe member 2 in the direction indicated by the direction indicator 32.

[0030] The direction indicator section 32 may have any structure, shape, position, etc., as long as it can indicate the mounting direction MD. For example, the direction indicator section 32 may be provided on the front portion of the protective shield 3 in the mounting direction MD. Alternatively, the direction indicator section 32 may be various marks printed, colored, or embroidered on the protective shield 3. Alternatively, the direction indicator section 32 may be an arrow pointing in the mounting direction MD. If the direction indicator section 32 is provided on the front portion of the protective shield 3 in the mounting direction MD, the position of the direction indicator section 32 provided on the protective shield 3R will be different from the position of the direction indicator section 32 provided on the protective shield 3R. Also, if the direction indicator section 32 is an arrow pointing in the mounting direction MD, the orientation of the direction indicator section 32 provided on the protective shield 3R will be opposite to the orientation of the direction indicator section 32 provided on the protective shield 3R. In the drawing, as an example, the direction indicator section 32 is shown as a straight line embroidery provided on the front portion of the protective shield 3 in the mounting direction MD.

[0031] The retaining portion 33 holds the overlap between the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 of the shield body 31. In other words, the retaining portion 33 maintains the rolled state of the shield body 31 and prevents the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 from opening. The retaining portion 33 may maintain the overlap between the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 by any means and configuration. For example, the retaining portion 33 may be a wrapping member such as tape material, rubber band, or wire wrapped around the shield body 31, or it may be a sewing member such as thread sewn onto the shield body 31. If the retaining portion 33 is a wrapping member, the overlap between the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 is maintained by the retaining portion 33 being wrapped around the shield body 31. In other words, the rolled state of the shield body 31 is maintained. If the retaining portion 33 is a sewing member, the overlap between the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 is maintained by the retaining portion 33 being sewn onto the shield body 31. In other words, the rolled state of the shield body 31 is maintained.

[0032] The retaining portion 33 may be one or multiple. If there are multiple retaining portions 33, they may be attached to the shield body 31 at positions spaced apart from each other. Also, if there are multiple retaining portions 33, there may be, for example, two retaining portions 33. If there are two retaining portions 33, the two retaining portions 33 may be attached to both ends of the shield body 31 in the direction of the central axis A.

[0033] The holding portion 33 may also function as a direction indicator portion 32. In other words, as long as the holding portion 33 is mounted in a position visible from the outside of the shield body 31, the holding portion 33 can function as a direction indicator portion 32 depending on its mounting position, shape, etc.

[0034] The protective shield 3, configured in this manner, remains in a position to protect the pipe member 2, and is fixed to the pipe member 2 by a fixing member 4 such as tape, so that the outer end 37, which is the end of the winding, remains within a predetermined angular range θ.

[0035] Next, the method for attaching the protective shield will be described with reference to Figures 5 to 9. The method for attaching the protective shield according to this embodiment is in the direction of attaching the protective shield 3 to the pipe member 2. Figures 5 to 9 are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of the method for attaching the protective shield according to this embodiment.

[0036] In the method for attaching the protective shield according to this embodiment, first, the protective shield 3 is prepared (preparation step). As described above, the protective shield 3 to be prepared comprises a shield body 31 wound into a cylindrical shape with an inner end 34 and an outer end 35 overlapping, a direction indicator 32 indicating the direction in which to attach the protective shield 3 (shield body 31) to the pipe member 2, and a holding part 33 attached to the shield body 31.

[0037] The protective shield 3 can be prepared, for example, by the following method. First, as shown in Figure 5, a shield body 31 is prepared by rolling it into a cylindrical shape so that the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 overlap. Next, as shown in Figure 6, a retaining part 33 is attached to the shield body 31. If the retaining part 33 is a winding member, the retaining part 33 is wrapped around the shield body 31. If the retaining part 33 is a sewing member, the retaining part 33 is sewn onto the shield body 31. If there are two retaining parts 33, the two retaining parts 33 are attached to the shield body 31 at positions spaced apart from each other. Next, as shown in Figure 7, a direction indicator part 32 is provided on the shield body 31. The direction indicator part 32 may be provided on the retaining part 33. Note that the order of these steps is not particularly limited and may be changed as appropriate. Also, if the retaining part 33 functions as a direction indicator part 32, it is not necessary to attach the direction indicator part 32 separately from the retaining part 33.

[0038] Once the protective shield 3 is prepared, the pipe member 2 is then inserted into the shield body 31 so that the protective shield 3 is attached to the pipe member 2 in the direction indicated by the direction indicator 32 (mounting direction MD) (insertion step).

[0039] Insertion of the pipe member 2 into the shield body 31 can be performed, for example, by the following method. First, as shown in Figure 8, the protective shield 3 is positioned so that it faces the direction indicated by the direction indicator 32 (mounting direction MD) relative to the pipe member 2, and the protective shield 3 is held by a jig (not shown). Next, as shown in Figure 9, the protective shield 3 is advanced in the direction indicated by the direction indicator 32 (mounting direction MD) so that the pipe member 2 is inserted into the shield body 31. Holding the protective shield 3 in the jig is performed, for example, by an operator. Insertion of the pipe member 2 into the shield body 31 and advancement of the protective shield 3 are performed, for example, by the operator operating the jig or by automatic control of the jig.

[0040] When the protective shield 3R is advanced to the position where it will protect the pipe member 2, a jig (not shown) is used to rotate the protective shield 3R around the pipe member 2 so that the outer tip 37, which is the end of the winding, is positioned within an angular range θ from the right (R) around the downward D and to the left (L). Similarly, when the protective shield 3L is advanced to the position where it will protect the pipe member 2, a jig (not shown) is used to rotate the protective shield 3L around the pipe member 2 so that the outer tip 37, which is the end of the winding, is positioned within an angular range θ from the left (L) around the downward D and to the right (R). Subsequently, the protective shield 3 is fixed to the pipe member 2 with a fixing member 4 so that the protective shield 3 remains in the position protecting the pipe member 2 and the outer tip 37, which is the end of the winding, remains within a predetermined angular range θ.

[0041] As described above, in the protective shield 3 according to this embodiment, the shield body 31 is wound into a cylindrical shape such that the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 overlap. Therefore, the protective shield 3 can be attached to the pipe member 2 by inserting the vehicle pipe member 2 into the shield body 31. Furthermore, since the protective shield 3 is equipped with a direction indicator 32 that indicates the direction in which the protective shield 3 is attached to the pipe member 2, the worker attaching the protective shield 3 to the pipe member 2 can easily recognize the direction in which the protective shield 3 is attached to the pipe member 2. This prevents the protective shield 3 from being attached to the pipe member 2 in the wrong direction.

[0042] By the way, if the inner end 34 and outer end 35 of the shield body 31 are opened and the protective shield 3 is fitted onto the pipe member 2 from the side of the pipe member 2, it is easy to attach the protective shield 3 to the pipe member 2 in the wrong direction. However, in this protective shield 3, the overlap between the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 is maintained by the holding part 33, so the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 of the shield body 31 cannot be opened. This prevents the protective shield 3 from being fitted onto the pipe member 2 from the side of the pipe member 2. Moreover, because the overlap between the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 is maintained by the holding part 33, twisting of the shield body 31 can be suppressed when inserting the pipe member 2 into the shield body 31 and attaching the protective shield 3 to the pipe member 2. This prevents the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 of the shield body 31 from opening due to twisting, which would reduce the protective performance of the protective shield 3 on the pipe member 2.

[0043] Furthermore, in this protective shield 3, if the holding portion 33 functions as a direction indicator portion 32, the number of parts can be reduced, thereby reducing the manufacturing process of the protective shield 3.

[0044] In the pipe member 1 with a protective shield according to this embodiment, the pipe member 2 is inserted into the protective shield 3 described above, and the protective shield 3 is attached to the pipe member 2 in the direction indicated by the direction indicator 32, so that the pipe member 2 can be properly protected from collisions.

[0045] In the method for attaching the protective shield according to this embodiment, the pipe member 2 is inserted into the shield body 31, which is wound into a cylindrical shape so that the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 overlap, so that the protective shield 3 can be attached to the pipe member 2. Furthermore, since the protective shield 3 is equipped with a direction indicator 32 that indicates the direction in which the shield body 31 is attached to the pipe member 2, the worker attaching the protective shield 3 to the pipe member 2 can easily recognize the direction in which the protective shield 3 is attached to the pipe member 2. For this reason, by inserting the pipe member 2 into the shield body 31 so that the protective shield 3 is attached to the pipe member 2 in the direction indicated by the direction indicator 32, it is possible to prevent the protective shield 3 from being attached to the pipe member 2 in the wrong direction.

[0046] Furthermore, in this method of attaching the protective shield, a protective shield 3 equipped with a direction indicator 32 can be prepared by providing a direction indicator 32 on the shield body 31 before inserting the pipe member 2 into the shield body 31.

[0047] By the way, if the inner end 34 and outer end 35 of the shield body 31 are opened and the protective shield 3 is fitted onto the pipe member 2 from the side, it is easy to attach the protective shield 3 to the pipe member 2 in the wrong direction. However, with this method of attaching the protective shield, a retaining part 33 that holds the overlap between the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 is attached to the shield body 31 before the pipe member 2 is inserted into the shield body 31, so the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 of the shield body 31 cannot be opened. This prevents the protective shield 3 from being fitted onto the pipe member 2 from the side. Moreover, because the retaining part 33 that holds the overlap between the inner end 34 and the outer end 35 is attached to the shield body 31 before the pipe member 2 is inserted into the shield body 31, twisting of the shield body 31 can be suppressed when the pipe member 2 is inserted into the shield body 31 and the protective shield 3 is attached to the pipe member 2. This prevents the inner end 34 and outer end 35 of the shield body 31 from opening due to twisting of the shield body 31, thereby reducing the protective performance of the protective shield 3 on the pipe member 2.

[0048] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0049] 1...Pipe member with protective shield, 2...Pipe member, 3...Protective shield, 3L...Protective shield, 3R...Protective shield, 4...Fixing member, 10...Vehicle, 11...Right side, 12...Left side, 31...Shield body, 32...Direction indicator, 33...Holding part, 34...Inner end, 35...Outer end, 36...Inner tip, 37...Outer tip, U...Up, D...Down, R...Right, L...Left, MD...Mounting direction, θ...Angular range, A...Center axis.

Claims

1. A protective shield that is attached to a tubular member for a vehicle by inserting the tubular member, and protects the tubular member from collision, The shield body is rolled into a cylindrical shape so that the inner end and outer end overlap, The system includes a direction indicator that shows the direction in which the protective shield is attached to the pipe member. Protective shield.

2. The system further includes a holding portion that holds the overlap between the inner end and the outer end. The protective shield according to claim 1.

3. The holding portion functions as the direction indicator portion. The protective shield according to claim 2.

4. Vehicle pipe components, A protective shield according to claim 1 or 2, comprising: The protective shield is attached to the pipe member in the direction indicated by the direction indicator, with respect to the pipe member inserted. Pipe component with protective shield.

5. A protective shield is provided, comprising a shield body wound into a cylindrical shape so that its inner and outer ends overlap, and a direction indicator that shows the direction in which the shield body is attached to the pipe member. Insert the pipe member into the shield body so that the protective shield is attached to the pipe member in the direction indicated by the direction indicator. How to install the protective shield.

6. Before inserting the pipe member into the shield body, the direction indicator is provided on the shield body. The method for attaching the protective shield according to claim 5.

7. Before inserting the pipe member into the shield body, a retaining part is attached to the shield body to hold the overlap between the inner end and the outer end. A method for attaching a protective shield according to claim 5 or 6.

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