Vehicle cover structure

Abstract

To provide a cover structure of a vehicle which can cut off water between a body and a cover with a simple configuration.SOLUTION: A vehicle 10 includes a cover 40 which covers an opening 21 provided in a body 20 from the outside of the vehicle 10 and opens / closes the opening 21. The body 20 has inclined surfaces 22, 23 which are inclined to extend along a peripheral edge of the opening 21 and be positioned on an outer peripheral side of the peripheral edge toward the outside of the vehicle 10 from the peripheral edge. The cover 40 has a frame 41 fixed to the body 20 and an exterior member 42 which is fixed to the frame 41 and covers the opening 21. An outer peripheral section of the exterior member 42 is provided with a water cut-off section 46 which has flexibility, extends along the peripheral edge of the opening 21, and is configured to cut off water between the body 20 and the exterior member 42 by being brought into contact with each of the inclined surfaces 22, 23.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a cover structure for a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a single-seater electric vehicle (hereinafter referred to as a vehicle). The vehicle body has an opening on the side where passengers get in and out. Doors that open and close the opening are attached to the body via hinges. The door has a metal frame and a resin exterior panel fixed to the frame.

[0003] A weatherstrip is provided around the periphery of the opening to seal off water between the body and the door. The weatherstrip extends along the front, upper, and rear edges of the periphery. The weatherstrip is crushed by the door frame, ensuring its watertightness. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-20571 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] Incidentally, when an opening in a vehicle body is covered with a cover such as a door, it is preferable to use a water-stopping member to seal the gap between the body and the cover. To ensure water-tightness between the body and the cover using the water-stopping member, the water-stopping member needs to be crushed by the cover to a predetermined extent. In this case, the gap between the body and the cover needs to be within a predetermined range, and therefore, dimensional control of the gap is required during the vehicle manufacturing process. Such dimensional control may complicate the vehicle manufacturing process. Therefore, a simple structure for sealing the gap between the body and the cover is desired. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] Various aspects of a vehicle cover structure for solving the above problems will be described. [Mode 1] A cover structure for a vehicle comprising a cover that covers an opening in a body of the vehicle from the outside of the vehicle and opens and closes the opening, wherein the body has an inclined surface that extends along the periphery of the opening and is inclined so that the further it extends from the periphery to the outside of the vehicle, the closer it is to the outer periphery of the periphery, and the more it is positioned on the outer periphery of the periphery, and the cover has a frame fixed to the body and an exterior member that is fixed to the frame and covers the opening, and the exterior member has a flexible water-stopping portion on the outer periphery that extends along the periphery and comes into contact with the inclined surface to stop water from flowing between the body and the exterior member.

[0007] According to the above configuration, the water-stopping portion contacts the inclined surface of the body, thereby sealing off water between the body and the exterior member. Here, the water-stopping portion is flexible. Therefore, when water pressure from rainwater or the like acts on the outer surface of the water-stopping portion, the water pressure makes it easier for the water-stopping portion to adhere to the inclined surface. This improves the water-stopping performance of the water-stopping portion. Therefore, water can be sealed off between the body and the cover with a simple configuration.

[0008] [Aspect 2] The exterior member has a flexible main body portion fixed to the frame, and the main body portion and the water-stopping portion are formed integrally, in a vehicle cover structure described in [Aspect 1].

[0009] According to the above configuration, the exterior member can be manufactured more easily than when the main body and the waterproofing portion are formed separately. Furthermore, by forming the main body and the waterproofing portion integrally, there is no need to seal the boundary between the main body and the waterproofing portion.

[0010] [Aspect 3] When the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle is defined as the fore-and-aft direction, the opening is provided on a side of the body and is an entrance / exit door for occupants of the vehicle to get in and out, and has a hinge mechanism that connects the front of the frame to the body and supports the cover so that it can swing, the main body has a first part fixed to the frame and a second part that extends along the upper and front edge parts of the periphery and is fixed to the body from the inside of the passenger compartment, the first part and the second part are connected via a slide fastener that extends forward from the rear edge part of the exterior member, and the rear edge part of the exterior member is provided with the water stopping part, and the water stopping part is in contact with the inclined surface formed on the part of the body that extends along the rear edge part of the periphery.

[0011] According to the above configuration, the first and second parts of the exterior member are connected via a slide fastener. Therefore, the first and second parts are separated and connected when the occupant operates the slide fastener. Furthermore, the front part of the frame is connected to the body via a hinge mechanism. Therefore, when the first and second parts are separated, the frame swings outward from the vehicle by the hinge mechanism, causing the exterior member to bend outward from the vehicle along the front part of the frame while the second part remains fixed to the body. This allows the cover to open and close the opening. Therefore, a cover that opens and closes a boarding / alighting door can be realized.

[0012] Furthermore, with the above configuration, since the second portion is fixed to the body from inside the vehicle cabin, water intrusion into the vehicle cabin can be prevented without providing a waterproof section at the upper and front edges of the exterior member. Meanwhile, since the waterproof section is provided at the rear edge of the exterior member, opening and closing the cover is easier than when a slide fastener is provided at the rear edge in addition to the slide fastener. As a result, it is possible to ensure waterproofing between the body and the exterior member while realizing the above-described opening and closing operation of the cover.

[0013] [Aspect 4] A vehicle cover structure as described in [Aspect 3], wherein the water-stopping portion is provided on the lower edge portion of the exterior member, and the water-stopping portion is in contact with the inclined surface formed on the portion of the body extending along the lower edge portion of the periphery.

[0014] According to the above configuration, it is possible to prevent water from entering the vehicle interior through the lower part of the cover. Furthermore, when a passenger exits the vehicle, there may be an obstacle outside the vehicle facing the water-tight portion. In this case, when the passenger opens the cover, the water-tight portion may come into contact with the obstacle and become deformed. This deformation of the water-tight portion may reduce the water-tightness between the body and the exterior member.

[0015] In this regard, with the above-described configuration, the water stopping portion is flexible, so when it comes into contact with an obstacle, it deforms to follow the shape of the obstacle. After that, when the water stopping portion moves away from the obstacle, the shape of the water stopping portion is likely to return to its original shape. Therefore, the above-described inconvenience can be avoided.

[0016] [Aspect 5] A vehicle cover structure according to any one of [Aspect 1] to [Aspect 4], wherein the frame is configured by a pipe extending along the periphery. According to the above-mentioned configuration, the pipe is hollow, which allows the frame to be lightweight, and therefore the cover can be easily opened and closed.

[0017] [Aspect 6] A vehicle cover structure according to any one of [Aspect 1] to [Aspect 5], wherein the frame is annular and extends along the entire periphery of the periphery. According to the above configuration, the bending rigidity of the frame can be increased, which makes it possible to reduce the weight of the frame while suppressing deformation of the frame.

[0018] Furthermore, by fixing the exterior member to the annular frame, the shape of the exterior member is easily maintained, which makes it easier for the water-stopping portion to remain in contact with the inclined surface, thereby preventing a decrease in the water-stopping ability between the body and the cover. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the present invention, it is possible to achieve watertight sealing between the body and the cover with a simple configuration. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a vehicle according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view showing the vehicle of FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a side view showing the frame of the vehicle of FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 4-4 in FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 in FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6 in FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a side view of the cover of FIG. 1 as seen from inside the vehicle compartment. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the vehicle of FIG. 1 when the cover of the vehicle collides with an obstacle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Hereinafter, one embodiment of a cover structure for a vehicle will be described with reference to FIGS. (Vehicle 10) As shown in FIG. 1, a vehicle 10 to which the vehicle cover structure is applied is, for example, a single-seater electric vehicle.

[0022] In the following description, the front-rear direction of the vehicle 10 will be simply referred to as the front-rear direction. The vehicle 10 is provided with a cover 40 that opens and closes an opening 21 provided on a side of the body 20. The opening 21 is, for example, an entrance / exit door through which passengers get on and off the vehicle 10. The cover 40 covers the opening 21 from the outside of the vehicle 10, i.e., from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

[0023] (Body 20) The body 20 has an exterior panel 30 and side visors 36 attached to the exterior panel 30. The exterior panel 30 is made of, for example, a metal material. The side visors 36 are made of, for example, a transparent resin material.

[0024] The exterior panel 30 has a roof panel 31, a first fender panel 32, a rocker panel 33, a second fender panel 34, and a pillar panel 35. The roof panel 31 forms the ceiling of the vehicle 10. The first fender panel 32 covers the front wheels 11 of the vehicle 10. The rocker panel 33 forms the lower part of the vehicle 10. The second fender panel 34 covers the rear wheels 12 of the vehicle 10. The pillar panel 35 covers pillars (not shown) that extend in the vertical direction from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

[0025] 1 and 2, the rocker panel 33 connects the rear of the first fender panel 32 and the front of the second fender panel 34. The pillar panel 35 connects the upper part of the second fender panel 34 and the lower part of the roof panel 31.

[0026] The side visor 36 connects the upper part of the first fender panel 32 and the lower part of the roof panel 31. As shown in FIG. 3 , the upper edge portion of the periphery of the opening 21 is formed by the roof panel 31. The front edge portion of the periphery of the opening 21 is formed by the side visor 36 and the first fender panel 32. The lower edge portion of the periphery of the opening 21 is formed by the rocker panel 33 and the second fender panel 34. The rear edge portion of the periphery of the opening 21 is formed by the second fender panel 34 and the pillar panel 35.

[0027] The exterior panel 30 has a first inclined surface 22 and a second inclined surface 23 that extend along the periphery of the opening 21. Each inclined surface 22, 23 is inclined so that the further it extends from the periphery of the opening 21 toward the outside of the vehicle 10, i.e., the outside in the vehicle width direction, the closer it is to the outer periphery of the periphery.

[0028] The first inclined surface 22 is formed on a portion of the exterior panel 30 that extends along the rear edge portion of the periphery of the opening 21. The first inclined surface 22 is formed across the second fender panel 34 and the pillar panel 35.

[0029] The second inclined surface 23 is formed on a portion of the exterior panel 30 that extends along the lower edge portion of the periphery of the opening 21. The second inclined surface 23 is formed across the rocker panel 33 and the second fender panel 34. The first inclined surface 22 and the second inclined surface 23 are continuous.

[0030] (Cover 40) 2, the cover 40 has a frame 41 fixed to the body 20, and an exterior member 42 fixed to the frame 41 and covering the opening 21. The exterior member 42 is fixed to the frame 41 from the outside in the vehicle width direction.

[0031] (Frame 41) 3, frame 41 is made of a metal pipe extending along the periphery of opening 21. Frame 41 is annular and extends along the entire periphery of opening 21. Frame 41 is formed into an annular shape by connecting together a plurality of divided bodies formed by bending a pipe, for example.

[0032] As used herein, the term "annular" refers to any structure that forms a loop, i.e., a continuous shape with no ends. "Annular" shapes include, but are not limited to, circles, ellipses, and polygons with sharp or rounded corners.

[0033] The frame 41 is provided with a plurality of female hooks 50. For example, nine female hooks 50 are provided on the frame 41. The nine female hooks 50 are provided at intervals from one another on the top, rear, and bottom of the frame 41. Each female hook 50 is fixed to the frame 41 by, for example, being crimped into an insertion hole formed in the frame 41.

[0034] (Exterior member 42) As shown in Fig. 2, the exterior member 42 has a main body 43 fixed to the frame 41 and a water-stopping portion 46 provided on the outer periphery of the main body 43. The water-stopping portion 46 is configured to make contact with the first inclined surface 22 and the second inclined surface 23 of the body 20, thereby sealing off water between the body 20 and the exterior member 42. The main body 43 and the water-stopping portion 46 are integrally formed from the same material. Both the main body 43 and the water-stopping portion 46 are flexible. In other words, the entire exterior member 42 is flexible.

[0035] Although not shown in the drawings, the exterior member 42 is, for example, a sheet material in which a base material and a skin provided on the surface of the base material are integrated together. The base material is located inside the vehicle cabin, and the skin is located outside the vehicle cabin.

[0036] The substrate is in the form of a sheet made of a resin material such as soft polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and the skin is a woven fabric such as canvas made of resin fibers such as polyethylene (PE).

[0037] The thickness of the exterior member 42 is, for example, about 0.8 mm. In each drawing, the thickness of the exterior member 42 is exaggerated. (Main body 43) The main body 43 has a first portion 44 fixed to the frame 41 and a second portion 45 fixed to the body 20. The second portion 45 forms the upper edge and front edge of the exterior member 42.

[0038] The first portion 44 covers the entire frame 41 from the outside in the vehicle width direction. The first portion 44 is provided with a plurality of male hooks 51 that engage with the plurality of female hooks 50, respectively. The first portion 44 is provided with, for example, nine male hooks 51. The nine male hooks 51 are provided at intervals from one another on the upper, rear, and lower portions of the first portion 44. Each male hook 51 is fixed to the first portion 44 by sandwiching the first portion 44 in the thickness direction. The multiple male hooks 51 engage with the multiple female hooks 50, respectively, thereby fixing the exterior member 42 to the frame 41.

[0039] The second portion 45 extends along the upper edge portion and the front edge portion of the periphery of the opening 21. The second portion 45 is fixed to the body 20 from the inside of the vehicle compartment. More specifically, the second portion 45 is fixed to both the roof panel 31 and the side visor 36 from the inside of the vehicle compartment.

[0040] 6, first surface fasteners 52 are provided on the inner surface of the edge portion of the roof panel 31 that forms the opening 21 and on the outer surface of the second portion 45 that faces the inner surface. The first surface fasteners 52 extend generally in the front-to-rear direction. The first surface fasteners 52 are provided between the roof panel 31 and the support frame 24 that supports the roof panel 31.

[0041] 2, second surface fasteners 53 are provided on the inner surface of the edge portion that forms the opening 21 in the side visor 36 and on the outer surface of the second portion 45 that faces the inner surface. The second surface fasteners 53 extend generally in the vertical direction.

[0042] The second portion 45 is fixed to the roof panel 31 and the side visor 36 via a first surface fastener 52 and a second surface fastener 53, respectively. The exterior member 42 has a first slide fastener 54 that separates and connects the first portion 44 and the second portion 45. The first slide fastener 54 is configured to be operable from inside and outside the vehicle cabin. The first slide fastener 54 is an example of a "slide fastener."

[0043] The first slide fastener 54 extends forward from the rear edge of the exterior member 42. The first slide fastener 54 extends generally along the upper part of the frame 41 in a portion of the exterior member 42 above the frame 41. The front end of the first slide fastener 54 is located in the front part of the exterior member 42. The front end of the first slide fastener 54 is located above a hinge mechanism 60, which will be described later. A canopy (not shown) is provided around the first slide fastener 54 to cover the first slide fastener 54.

[0044] The first portion 44 and the second portion 45 are configured to be separable and connectable via the first slide fastener 54. However, in a portion of the exterior member 42 below the front end of the first slide fastener 54, the first portion 44 and the second portion 45 are integrated.

[0045] The main body 43 has a window 55 and a second slide fastener 56 that opens and closes the window 55. The second slide fastener 56 is configured to be operable from both inside and outside the vehicle compartment. The window 55 is made of a transparent resin material and is provided in the upper part of the first portion 44, in a portion closer to the inner periphery of the opening 21 than the frame 41.

[0046] The second slide fastener 56 extends over the entire periphery of the window 55. A canopy (not shown) that covers the second slide fastener 56 is provided around the second slide fastener 56. (Waterstop part 46) The water stopping portion 46 has a first water stopping portion 47 provided on the rear edge portion of the exterior member 42 and a second water stopping portion 48 provided on the lower edge portion of the exterior member 42. The first water stopping portion 47 extends along the rear edge portion of the periphery of the opening 21. The second water stopping portion 48 extends along the lower edge portion of the periphery of the opening 21. The first water stopping portion 47 extends from the upper end to the lower end of the rear edge portion of the exterior member 42. The second water stopping portion 48 extends from the rear end to the front end of the lower edge portion of the exterior member 42. The first water stopping portion 47 and the second water stopping portion 48 are continuous.

[0047] 4, the entire inner surface of first water-stopping portion 47 is in contact with first inclined surface 22. First water-stopping portion 47 is in contact with first inclined surface 22 while being bent outward in the vehicle width direction relative to main body portion 43.

[0048] 5, the entire inner surface of second water-stopping portion 48 is in contact with second inclined surface 23. Second water-stopping portion 48 is in contact with second inclined surface 23 while being bent outward in the vehicle width direction relative to main body portion 43.

[0049] (Regulatory Department 57) 7, a restricting portion 57 that restricts the second waterproofing portion 48 from rolling up is provided on the surface of the lower portion of the main body 43 facing the interior of the vehicle. The restricting portion 57 has a restricting plate 58 and a housing portion 59 that houses the restricting plate 58.

[0050] The restricting plate 58 has, for example, a long plate shape and is made of, for example, a resin material. The storage section 59 is bag-shaped with an open upper end and a closed lower end. The storage section 59 extends at an angle from the front of the main body 43 upward so that it is positioned further rearward. The storage section 59 is located between the frame 41 and the exterior member 42. The upper end of the storage section 59 is located rearward of the hinge mechanism 60.

[0051] By accommodating the restricting plate 58 in the accommodating portion 59, the shape of the front portion of the lower part of the main body portion 43, and therefore the shape of the second waterproofing portion 48, is maintained. (hinge mechanism 60) As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the vehicle 10 has a hinge mechanism 60 that connects the front portion of the frame 41 to the body 20 and supports the cover 40 so that it can swing.

[0052] 3, the hinge mechanism 60 has a first bracket 61, a second bracket 62, and two hinges 63. The first bracket 61 is fixed to a frame of the body 20 (not shown). The second bracket 62 is fixed to a lower part in the front portion of the frame 41. Each hinge 63 connects the first bracket 61 and the second bracket 62. The second bracket 62 is provided so as to be able to swing relative to the first bracket 61 by each hinge 63. In other words, the cover 40 is provided so as to be able to open and close the opening 21 via the hinge mechanism 60.

[0053] The operation of this embodiment will be described. The water stop portion 46 comes into contact with each of the inclined surfaces 22, 23 of the body 20, thereby sealing off the gap between the body 20 and the exterior member 42. The water stop portion 46 is flexible. Therefore, when water pressure due to rainwater or the like acts on the outer surface of the water stop portion 46, the water pressure makes it easier for the water stop portion 46 to come into close contact with each of the inclined surfaces 22, 23. This improves the water stop performance of the water stop portion 46.

[0054] The effects of this embodiment will be described. (1) Vehicle 10 is provided with cover 40 that covers opening 21 provided in body 20 from the outside of vehicle 10 and opens and closes opening 21. Body 20 has inclined surfaces 22, 23 that extend along the periphery of opening 21 and are inclined so as to be positioned closer to the outer periphery of the periphery as they extend from the periphery toward the outside of vehicle 10. Cover 40 has a frame 41 that is fixed to body 20 and an exterior member 42 that is fixed to frame 41 and covers opening 21. A flexible water-stopping portion 46 is provided on the outer periphery of exterior member 42. The water-stopping portion 46 extends along the periphery of opening 21 and is configured to make a water-tight seal between body 20 and exterior member 42 by contacting inclined surfaces 22, 23.

[0055] According to this configuration, the above-mentioned effect is achieved, and therefore it is possible to stop water from leaking between the body 20 and the cover 40 with a simple configuration. (2) The exterior member 42 has a flexible main body portion 43 that is fixed to the frame 41. The main body portion 43 and the waterproof portion 46 are integrally formed.

[0056] With this configuration, the exterior member 42 can be manufactured more easily than when the main body portion 43 and the waterproof portion 46 are formed separately. Furthermore, since the main body portion 43 and the waterproof portion 46 are formed integrally, there is no need to waterproof the boundary between the main body portion 43 and the waterproof portion 46.

[0057] (3) The vehicle 10 has a hinge mechanism 60 that connects the front portion of the frame 41 to the body 20 and supports the cover 40 so that it can swing. The main body 43 has a first portion 44 that is fixed to the frame 41 and a second portion 45 that extends along the upper and front edges of the periphery of the opening 21 and is fixed to the body 20 from the inside of the vehicle compartment. The first portion 44 and the second portion 45 are connected via a first slide fastener 54 that extends forward from the rear edge of the exterior member 42. A first water-stopping portion 47 is provided on the rear edge of the exterior member 42. The first water-stopping portion 47 contacts a first inclined surface 22 that is formed on a portion of the body 20 that extends along the rear edge of the periphery of the opening 21.

[0058] According to this configuration, the first portion 44 and the second portion 45 of the exterior member 42 are connected via the first slide fastener 54. Therefore, when an occupant operates the first slide fastener 54, the first portion 44 and the second portion 45 are separated and connected. In addition, the front portion of the frame 41 is connected to the body 20 via the hinge mechanism 60. Therefore, when the first portion 44 and the second portion 45 are separated, the frame 41 swings outward from the vehicle 10 by the hinge mechanism 60, and the exterior member 42 bends outward from the vehicle 10 along the front portion of the frame 41 while the second portion 45 remains fixed to the body 20. This allows the cover 40 to open and close the opening 21. Therefore, a cover 40 that opens and closes a boarding / alighting door can be realized.

[0059] Furthermore, with the above configuration, because the second portion 45 is fixed to the body 20 from inside the vehicle cabin, it is possible to prevent water from entering the vehicle cabin at the upper and front edges of the exterior member 42 without providing a water stopping portion 46. Meanwhile, because the first water stopping portion 47 is provided at the rear edge of the exterior member 42, the opening and closing operation of the cover 40 is easier than when a slide fastener is provided at the rear edge in addition to the first slide fastener 54. As a result, it is possible to ensure watertightness between the body 20 and the exterior member 42 while realizing the opening and closing operation of the cover 40 described above.

[0060] (4) A second water-stopping portion 48 is provided on the lower edge of the exterior member 42. The second water-stopping portion 48 is in contact with a second inclined surface 23 formed on a portion of the body 20 that extends along the lower edge portion of the periphery of the opening 21.

[0061] This configuration can prevent water from entering the vehicle interior through the lower part of the cover 40. 8, for example, when an occupant gets out of the vehicle, an obstacle O may be present outside the vehicle in a position facing the second water-stopping portion 48. In this case, when the occupant opens the cover 40, the second water-stopping portion 48 may come into contact with the obstacle O and be deformed. Such deformation of the second water-stopping portion 48 may reduce the water-stopping ability between the body 20 and the exterior member 42.

[0062] In this regard, with the above configuration, the entire exterior member 42, including the second water-stopping portion 48, is flexible, so when the second water-stopping portion 48 comes into contact with the obstacle O, the exterior member 42 deforms to follow the shape of the obstacle O. Thereafter, as the second water-stopping portion 48 moves away from the obstacle O, the shape of the second water-stopping portion 48 is more likely to return to its original shape. Therefore, the above-mentioned inconvenience can be avoided.

[0063] (5) The frame 41 is made up of pipes that extend along the periphery of the opening 21 . With this configuration, the pipe is hollow, which reduces the weight of the frame 41. Therefore, the cover 40 can be easily opened and closed.

[0064] Furthermore, since the frame 41 is made of a pipe, an insertion hole for inserting the female hook 50 can be easily formed. (6) The frame 41 has an annular shape that extends along the entire periphery of the opening 21 .

[0065] This configuration can increase the bending rigidity of the frame 41. Therefore, deformation of the frame 41 can be suppressed while reducing the weight of the frame 41. Furthermore, by fixing the exterior member 42 to the annular frame 41, the shape of the exterior member 42 is easily maintained. This makes it easier to maintain the water-stopping portion 46 in contact with each of the inclined surfaces 22, 23. Therefore, a decrease in the water-stopping properties between the body 20 and the cover 40 can be suppressed.

[0066] (7) The restricting portion 57 that restricts the second waterproofing portion 48 from rolling up is provided on the surface of the lower portion of the main body 43 facing the interior of the vehicle. With this configuration, restricting portion 57 makes it easier to maintain the shape of the lower portion of main body portion 43. This restricts rolling up of main body portion 43, and therefore rolling up of second waterproofing portion 48. Therefore, deterioration of the waterproofing properties of second waterproofing portion 48 can be suppressed.

[0067] This embodiment can be modified as follows: This embodiment and the following modifications can be combined and implemented within the scope of technical compatibility. The restricting portion 57 may be formed only by the restricting plate 58. In this case, the restricting plate 58 may be directly fixed to the main body 43.

[0068] The restricting plate 58 may be made of a metal material. The restricting portion 57 may be omitted from the exterior member 42. The frame 41 may be, for example, C-shaped, extending along the periphery of the opening 21 and having ends in the length direction.

[0069] The frame 41 may be made of a solid rod or a plate. In either case, the frame 41 may be annular and extend along the entire periphery of the opening 21.

[0070] The frame 41 may be formed by combining a plurality of semi-cylindrical resin pipes. Either the first water blocking portion 47 or the second water blocking portion 48 may be omitted from the exterior member 42.

[0071] The second portion 45 may be fixed to the body 20 by various fixing members such as a hook, a magnet, or a bolt. The first slide fastener 54 may be omitted from the exterior member 42. In this case, when the cover 40 is opened or closed, the exterior member 42 and the body 20 may be fixed to or separated from each other by the hook-and-loop fasteners 52, 53.

[0072] The vehicle cover structure is not limited to being applied to the entrance / exit opening 21, but may also be applied to various other openings, such as an opening in the luggage compartment at the rear of the vehicle 10. In this case, taking into consideration the convenience of opening and closing the cover 40, the hinge mechanism 60 may be one that connects any part of the frame 41 to the body 20.

[0073] The frame 41 does not have to be connected to the body 20 via the hinge mechanism 60. The frame 41 may have, for example, an engaging portion that engages with the body 20. The waterproof portion 46 may be made of an elastic material such as rubber.

[0074] The main body 43 and the waterproofing portion 46 may be integrally formed from different resin materials. The main body 43 and the waterproofing portion 46 may be formed separately. In this case, the main body 43 does not need to be flexible. The main body 43 may also be made of, for example, a metal material.

[0075] The waterproof portion 46 may be provided around the entire periphery of the exterior member 42. In this case, the hook-and-loop fasteners 52, 53 may be omitted, and the roof panel 31 and the side visor 36 may each be provided with an inclined surface with which the waterproof portion 46 comes into contact.

[0076] The exterior member 42 and the frame 41 may be fixed together by, for example, bolting. The vehicle cover structure is not limited to being applicable to single-seater electric vehicles, but may be applicable to various types of vehicles. [Explanation of symbols]

[0077] 10...Vehicle 20...Body 21…Aperture 22...First slope (slope) 23...Second slope (slope) 40...Cover 41...Frame 42...Exterior material 43...Main body 44…Part 1 45…Second part 46...Water stop section 47...First water stop section 48...Second water stop section 54...First slide fastener (slide fastener) 60...hinge mechanism

Claims

1. A cover structure for a vehicle, comprising a cover that covers an opening provided in a body of the vehicle from the outside of the vehicle and opens and closes the opening, the body has an inclined surface that extends along a periphery of the opening and is inclined so as to be positioned closer to the outer periphery of the periphery as it extends from the periphery toward the outside of the vehicle, the cover includes a frame fixed to the body and an exterior member fixed to the frame and covering the opening, a flexible water stopping portion is provided on an outer periphery of the exterior member, the water stopping portion extending along the periphery and contacting the inclined surface to stop water from flowing between the body and the exterior member; the exterior member has a flexible main body portion fixed to the frame, The main body and the water stop part are integrally formed. Vehicle cover structure.

2. When the front-rear direction of the vehicle is defined as the front-rear direction, the opening is provided on a side surface of the body and is an entrance / exit opening through which passengers of the vehicle get on and off, a hinge mechanism that connects the front portion of the frame and the body and supports the cover so that the cover can swing; The main body portion is a first portion secured to the frame; a second portion extending along an upper edge portion and a front edge portion of the periphery and fixed to the body from the inside of the vehicle compartment, the first portion and the second portion are connected via a slide fastener extending forward from a rear edge portion of the exterior member, The water stopping portion is provided at a rear edge portion of the exterior member, The water stopping portion is in contact with the inclined surface formed on a portion of the body extending along a rear edge portion of the periphery. The vehicle cover structure according to claim 1 .

3. The waterproof portion is provided on a lower edge portion of the exterior member, The water stopping portion is in contact with the inclined surface formed on a portion of the body extending along a lower edge portion of the periphery. The vehicle cover structure according to claim 2.

4. The frame is formed by a pipe extending along the periphery. The vehicle cover structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The frame has an annular shape extending along the entire periphery of the peripheral edge. The vehicle cover structure according to claim 4.

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