Vehicle

Abstract

To provide a vehicle which can protect a rear edge part of a window glass of a slide door.SOLUTION: A vehicle comprises: a passenger compartment; a load-carrying platform which is arranged at the rear side of the passenger compartment; a slide door which is arranged in the lateral side of the passenger compartment; and a slide mechanism which moves the slide door until the rear end of the slide door reaches a rear side compared with the front end of the load-carrying platform. The slide door includes: a door panel which has a body part and a sash part; a window glass which is arranged at the vehicle outer side of the sash part; and a protective member which is arranged at at least one part of the rear edge part of the window glass. The rear end of the window glass is positioned at the rear side compared with the rear end of the sash part. The protective member includes: a first part which covers the outside surface of the window glass; and a second part which covers the rear end face of the window glass.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle including a passenger compartment and a cargo bed.

Background Art

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a vehicle having a sliding door on the side surface of a passenger compartment. This vehicle is a so-called minivan. This sliding door is provided as a rear door. The sliding door is provided with a window.

[0003] Also, vehicles including a passenger compartment and a cargo bed are known. Examples of such vehicles include a deck van and a pickup truck.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] A window glass is attached to the window of the sliding door of Patent Document 1. In the sliding door of Patent Document 1, the rear end of the window glass is located at the rear end of the sliding door. That is, the rear end of the window glass constitutes a part of the rear end of the sliding door.

[0006] In a vehicle such as a deck van having a cargo bed behind the passenger compartment, it has been considered to adopt a sliding door as in Patent Document 1. In this vehicle, when the sliding door is moved to the rear side of the vehicle, if a load protrudes from the cargo bed to the outside of the vehicle, the rear end of the sliding door may come into contact with the load. When the rear end of the window glass is located at the rear end of the sliding door as in Patent Document 1, the rear end portion of the window glass may come into contact with the load, and the window glass or the load may be damaged.

[0007] One object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle capable of protecting the trailing edge of the window glass of a sliding door.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0008] A vehicle according to one aspect of the present invention is a vehicle including a passenger compartment and a loading platform provided behind the passenger compartment, a sliding door disposed on a side surface of the passenger compartment, and a slide mechanism that moves the sliding door so that a rear end of the sliding door reaches behind a front end of the loading platform, wherein the sliding door has a door panel having a main body portion and a sash portion, a window glass provided outside the vehicle on the sash portion, and a protection member provided on at least a part of a trailing edge portion of the window glass, wherein a rear end of the window glass is located behind a rear end of the sash portion, and the protection member has a first portion that covers an outer surface of the window glass and a second portion that covers a rear end surface of the window glass.

Advantages of the Invention

[0009] The above vehicle can protect the trailing edge of the window glass by the protection member. When the sliding door is moved rearward, even if the luggage protrudes outside the vehicle from the loading platform, the protection member can prevent the trailing edge of the window glass from coming into contact with the luggage. Therefore, the above vehicle can suppress breakage of the window glass or the luggage due to contact with the luggage.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] A specific example of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In each figure, the same or corresponding parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. In the figures, "FR" indicates the front of the vehicle, "RR" indicates the rear of the vehicle, "LH" indicates the left side of the vehicle, "RH" indicates the right side of the vehicle, "UP" indicates the upper side of the vehicle, and "LWR" indicates the lower side of the vehicle. Hereinafter, they will be simply referred to as the front, the rear, etc.

[0012] [Embodiment] With reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, the vehicle 1 according to the embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the vehicle 1 includes a passenger compartment 10 and a cargo bed 12. The vehicle 1 includes a sliding door 3 on the side surface of the passenger compartment 10. The sliding door 3 includes a window glass 4 in the sash portion 32 of the door panel 30. In the vehicle 1 of the present embodiment, the window glass 4 is provided outside the vehicle of the sash portion 32. The rear end of the window glass 4 is located behind the rear end of the sash portion 32. One of the features of the vehicle 1 is that it includes a protection member 5 provided at the trailing edge portion of the window glass 4. Hereinafter, the configuration of the vehicle 1 according to the embodiment will be described in detail.

[0013] (Passenger Compartment) The vehicle 1 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a deck van. FIG. 1 is a view of the vehicle 1 seen from the right rear. FIG. 2 is a right side view of the vehicle 1 seen from the right side. In FIG. 1, the slide door 3 is shown in the closed state. In FIG. 2, the slide door 3 is shown in the open state. As shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle 1 of the present embodiment includes a front seat 2f and a rear seat 2r in the passenger compartment 10. A front door 3f and a rear door 3r are arranged on the side surface of the passenger compartment 10. In FIGS. 1 and 2, only the right front door 3f and rear door 3r are shown, but a front door and a rear door are also arranged on the left side of the passenger compartment 10 in the same manner as on the right side. In the present embodiment, the front door 3f is a hinged door that rotates outward of the vehicle. The outside of the vehicle in the right front door 3f shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is the right side. The rear door 3r is a slide door 3 that slides rearward of the vehicle. The vehicle 1 includes a slide mechanism 6 (FIG. 1) for moving the slide door 3.

[0014] (Loading platform) As shown in FIG. 1, the loading platform 12 is provided adjacent to the rear of the passenger compartment 10. The passenger compartment 10 and the loading platform 12 are separated by a back panel 15 provided on the rear surface of the passenger compartment 10.

[0015] (Slide door) The slide door 3 is arranged on the side surface of the passenger compartment 10. The slide door 3 includes a door panel 30, a window glass 4, and a protection member 5. Hereinafter, the configuration of the slide door 3 will be described in detail.

[0016] 〈Door panel〉 The door panel 30 has a main body portion 31 and a sash portion 32. The main body portion 31 is the part of the door panel 30 below the lower end of the opening to which the window glass 4 is attached. The sash portion 32 is provided above the main body portion 31. The window glass 4 is attached to the sash portion 32. The sash portion 32 of the present embodiment is formed in a frame shape along the front edge portion, upper edge portion, and rear edge portion of the window glass 4. As shown in FIG. 3, the sash portion 32 has a front sash portion 32f, an upper sash portion 32u, and a rear sash portion 32r. In FIG. 3, the right sliding door 3 is viewed from the inside of the vehicle. The front sash portion 32f is provided along the front edge portion of the window glass 4. The upper sash portion 32u is provided along the upper edge portion of the window glass 4. The rear sash portion 32r is provided along the rear edge portion of the window glass 4.

[0017] As shown in FIG. 4, the door panel 30 is configured by coupling an inner panel 301 and an outer panel 302. For the sake of explanation in FIG. 4, a partial cross-section of the C-pillar 7 shown in FIG. 1 is also illustrated. The C-pillar 7 will be described later.

[0018] 〈Window Glass〉 The window glass 4 of the present embodiment is disposed on the outer side of the vehicle of the sash portion 32. The outer side of the vehicle in the right sliding door 3 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 is the right side. In the present embodiment, the rear end of the window glass 4 is located behind the rear end of the sash portion 32. As shown in FIG. 4, the rear edge portion of the window glass 4 is disposed so as to cover the entire outer surface of the rear sash portion 32r. Therefore, when the sliding door 3 is viewed from the outer side of the vehicle, the rear edge portion of the window glass 4 overlaps the rear sash portion 32r.

[0019] The dashed line shown in FIG. 3 indicates the outer edge of the window glass 4 when the sliding door 3 is viewed from the outside of the vehicle. In the present embodiment, the front edge portion of the window glass 4 is arranged so as to cover a part of the outer surface of the front sash portion 32f. Specifically, the front edge portion of the window glass 4 overlaps with the rear side portion of the outer surface of the front sash portion 32f. The remaining front side portion of the outer surface of the front sash portion 32f is not covered by the front edge portion of the window glass 4. Therefore, the front end of the window glass 4 is located behind the front end of the sash portion 32. Further, the upper edge portion of the window glass 4 is arranged so as to cover a part of the outer surface of the upper sash portion 32u. Specifically, the upper edge portion of the window glass 4 overlaps with the lower side portion of the outer surface of the upper sash portion 32u. The remaining upper side portion of the outer surface of the upper sash portion 32u is not covered by the upper edge portion of the window glass 4. Therefore, the upper end of the window glass 4 is located below the upper end of the sash portion 32. The lower edge portion of the window glass 4 is arranged so as to overlap with the upper edge portion of the main body portion 31. Different from the present embodiment, the front end of the window glass 4 may be located in front of the front end of the sash portion 32. Also, the upper end of the window glass 4 may be located above the upper end of the sash portion 32.

[0020] The window glass 4 is fixed to the sash portion 32. In the present embodiment, the front edge portion, the upper edge portion, and the rear edge portion of the window glass 4 are respectively adhered to the front sash portion 32f, the upper sash portion 32u, and the rear sash portion 32r. The lower edge portion of the window glass 4 is adhered to the upper edge portion of the main body portion 31. A shielding layer (not shown) is provided on the adhered portion of the window glass 4. The shielding layer is printed on the inner surface of the window glass 4. The shielding layer is a layer that shields ultraviolet rays and has a function of suppressing the deterioration of the adhesive due to ultraviolet rays. The material of the shielding layer is ceramic. The color of the shielding layer is black. Therefore, when the sliding door 3 is viewed from the outside of the vehicle, the peripheral portion of the window glass 4 appears black. Different from the present embodiment, the window glass 4 may be attached to the sash portion 32 by a metal fitting (not shown).

[0021] 〈Protective member〉 The protective member 5 is provided at least in part at the trailing edge of the window glass 4. In FIGS. 1 and 2, the protective member 5 is hatched. The protective member 5 may be provided at the necessary part of the trailing edge of the window glass 4. The protective member 5 may be provided over the entire length of the trailing edge of the window glass 4, or may be provided only at a part of the trailing edge of the window glass 4. The length of the protective member 5 can be set as appropriate. The length of the protective member 5 refers to the length in the vertical direction along the trailing edge of the window glass 4. The length of the protective member 5 is, for example, 50% or more and 100% or less of the length in the vertical direction along the trailing edge of the window glass 4. The length of the protective member 5 may further be 70% or more, 90% or more of the length in the vertical direction along the trailing edge of the window glass 4. In the present embodiment, the protective member 5 is provided over the entire length of the trailing edge of the window glass 4.

[0022] The protective member 5 is a strip-shaped member. The protective member 5 is adhered to the trailing edge of the window glass 4. The material of the protective member 5 is rubber or resin. The color of the protective member 5 in the present embodiment is black.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 4, the protection member 5 has a first portion 51 and a second portion 52. The first portion 51 is a portion that covers the outer surface of the window glass 4. The second portion 52 is a portion that covers the rear end surface of the window glass 4. The first portion 51 and the second portion 52 are integrally formed. The cross-sectional shape of the protection member 5 in the present embodiment is substantially L-shaped. The cross-section of the protection member 5 referred to here is a cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the protection member 5. The protection member 5 may further have a third portion (not shown). The third portion is a portion that covers the inner surface of the window glass 4. The third portion is integrally formed with the first portion 51 and the second portion 52. The width of the first portion 51 can be set as appropriate. The width of the first portion 51 refers to the length from the rear end of the window glass 4 toward the front. The width of the first portion 51 is, for example, 1 mm or more and 20 mm or less, and further 5 mm or more and 15 mm or less. The thickness of the second portion 52 can be set as appropriate. The thickness of the second portion 52 refers to the length from the rear end of the window glass 4 to the rear end of the second portion 52. The thickness of the second portion 52 is, for example, 1 mm or more and 15 mm or less, and further 2 mm or more and 10 mm or less. When the third portion is provided, the width of the third portion may be the same as the width of the first portion 51 or different from the width of the first portion 51.

[0024] (Slide mechanism) The slide mechanism 6 shown in FIG. 1 supports the slide door 3 so as to be slidable in the vehicle front-rear direction. The slide mechanism 6 includes a guide rail 60 extending in the front-rear direction and a guide roller (not shown). The guide rail 60 is provided on the side surface of the loading platform 12. The guide roller is attached to the slide door 3. As the guide roller moves along the guide rail 60, the slide door 3 moves in the front-rear direction along the guide rail 60. When the slide door 3 is moved rearward, the slide door 3 is in an open state as shown in FIG. 2. When the slide door 3 is moved forward, the slide door 3 is in a closed state as shown in FIG. 1. A known mechanism can be used for the slide mechanism 6.

[0025] The slide mechanism 6 of the present embodiment can move the slide door 3 so that the rear end of the slide door 3 reaches behind the front end of the loading platform 12. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, when the slide door 3 is fully opened, the rear end of the slide door 3 reaches almost the rear end of the loading platform 12.

[0026] (C-pillar) As shown in FIG. 1, the C-pillar 7 is located at the rear end of the passenger compartment 10 and at both left and right ends. As shown in FIG. 4, when the slide door 3 is closed, the C-pillar 7 is positioned adjacent to the rear end portion of the sash portion 32, that is, the rear sash portion 32r. A gap is formed between the rear end of the window glass 4 and the C-pillar 7 in a state where the slide door 3 is closed. The C-pillar 7 of the present embodiment is configured by coupling a quarter inner panel 71 and a side outer panel 72. A garnish 73 is provided on the outer surface of the C-pillar 7, that is, the outer surface of the side outer panel 72. The garnish 73 is attached to the C-pillar 7 so as to be substantially flush with the window glass 4 in a state where the slide door 3 is closed. A weather strip 75 is attached to the C-pillar 7. In FIG. 4, the weather strip 75 is indicated by a two-dot chain line. The weather strip 75 seals the space between the rear sash portion 32r and the C-pillar 7.

[0027] 《Operational Effects》 The vehicle 1 of the present embodiment exhibits the following operational effects.

[0028] (1) The rear edge portion of the window glass 4 can be protected by the protective member 5. When the sliding door 3 is opened, even if the luggage 200 protrudes from the luggage rack 12 to the outside of the vehicle as shown in FIG. 1, the protective member 5 can prevent the rear edge portion of the window glass 4 from coming into contact with the luggage 200. Therefore, the vehicle 1 can suppress damage to the window glass 4 or the luggage 200 due to contact with the luggage 200. The first portion 51 of the protective member 5 protects the outer surface of the rear edge portion of the window glass 4. The second portion 52 of the protective member 5 protects the rear end surface of the window glass 4. When the protective member 5 has the third portion described above, the inner surface of the window glass 4 can be protected.

[0029] Since it is only necessary to attach the protective member 5 to the rear edge portion of the window glass 4, it can be configured simply and inexpensively.

[0030] (2) When the sliding door 3 is closed, as shown in FIG. 4, the second portion 52 of the protective member 5 is disposed between the rear end of the window glass 4 and the C-pillar 7. The gap between the rear end of the window glass 4 and the C-pillar 7 can be filled by the second portion 52 of the protective member 5. By reducing the gap, the design quality is improved.

[0031] (3) The rear edge portion of the window glass 4 is adhered to the outer surface of the rear sash portion 32r and is provided with a black shielding layer. The protective member 5 is the same black color as the shielding layer. When the window glass 4 is viewed from the outside of the vehicle, the protective member 5 is disposed so as to overlap the shielding layer. Since the protective member 5 is the same color as the shielding layer, it is not conspicuous. Therefore, even if the protective member 5 is provided on the window glass 4, the design quality is hardly impaired.

[0032] The present invention is not limited to these examples, is shown by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of the claims.

[0033] In the above-described embodiment, the case where the vehicle 1 is a deck van has been exemplified. The vehicle according to the embodiment may be any vehicle having a loading platform behind the passenger compartment, and may be, for example, a pickup truck or the like.

[0034] The protective member 5 may be provided not only at the rear edge portion of the window glass 4 but also at at least one of the front edge portion, upper edge portion, and lower edge portion of the window glass 4. When the protective member 5 is provided at the front edge portion of the window glass 4, the front edge portion of the window glass 4 can be protected. This configuration is particularly effective when the front end of the window glass 4 is located in front of the front end of the sash portion 32. When the protective member 5 is provided at the upper edge portion of the window glass 4, the upper edge portion of the window glass 4 can be protected. This configuration is particularly effective when the upper end of the window glass 4 is located above the upper end of the sash portion 32. Further, when all of the front edge portion, upper edge portion, and rear edge portion of the window glass 4 protrude from the sash portion 32, the protective member 5 may be provided in series so as to cover the outer surface and the end surface of each edge portion at all of the front edge portion, upper edge portion, and rear edge portion of the window glass 4.

[0035] The protective member 5 may extend in the vehicle vertical direction from the rear edge portion of the window glass 4 to the rear edge portion of the door panel 30. For example, the protective member 5 may be extended downward from the rear edge portion of the window glass 4, and the protective member 5 may also be provided at the rear end portion of the main body portion 31. In this case, the protective member 5 may be provided up to the middle of the rear end portion of the main body portion 31, or the protective member 5 may be provided up to the lower end of the rear end portion of the main body portion 31. Further, for example, the protective member 5 may be extended upward from the rear edge portion of the window glass 4, and the protective member 5 may also be provided at the rear end portion of the upper sash portion 32u.

Explanation of Reference Numerals

[0036] 1 Vehicle 10 Passenger Compartment, 12 Loading Platform 15 Back Panel 2f Front Seat, 2r Rear Seat 3 Slide Door 3f Front door, 3r Rear door 30 Door panel 31 Body part, 32 Sash part 32f Front sash part, 32u Upper sash part, 32r Rear sash part 301 Inner panel, 302 Outer panel 4 Window glass 5 Protective member 51 First part, 52 Second part 6 Slide mechanism, 60 Guide rail 7 C-pillar 71 Quarter inner panel, 72 Side outer panel 73 Garnish 75 Weather strip 200 Luggage

Claims

【Claim 1】 A vehicle comprising a passenger compartment and a loading platform provided behind the passenger compartment, a sliding door disposed on a side surface of the passenger compartment, and a slide mechanism for moving the sliding door such that a rear end of the sliding door reaches behind a front end of the loading platform, wherein the sliding door has a door panel having a main body portion and a sash portion, a window glass provided on an outer side of the vehicle of the sash portion, and a protection member provided on at least a part of a rear edge portion of the window glass, wherein a rear end of the window glass is located behind a rear end of the sash portion, and the protection member has a first portion covering an outer surface of the window glass and a second portion covering a rear end surface of the window glass. Vehicle.

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