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1.

IN-VEHICLE BRACKET

      
Application Number JP2023029161
Publication Number 2024/070269
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-09
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Jiang Wenhe
  • Horikawa Jumpei

Abstract

This in-vehicle bracket for attaching an in-vehicle device to an attachment panel of a vehicle is provided with: a bracket body section; and a seal section that comprises a soft material and is formed integrally with the bracket body section. The bracket body section is provided with: a flange part that is provided with an attachment section configured such that the in-vehicle device is attached thereto; a fastening part that is configured so as to be attached to the attachment panel; and a leg part that extends from the flange part. The seal section is provided with: a water cutoff part that is configured so as to cover the flange part and spread out in the area surrounding the flange part and that is disposed in the area surrounding the flange part so as to cut off water between the flange part and the attachment panel; and a crimp section that includes an attachment hole for attaching the in-vehicle device to the attachment section and that is disposed in the area surrounding the attachment hole so as to cut off water between the flange part and the in-vehicle device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof

2.

FASTENER, FASTENING STRUCTURE, AND VEHICLE INTERIOR ACCESSORY

      
Application Number JP2023028411
Publication Number 2024/057762
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-03
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sato Daisuke

Abstract

The objective of the present invention is to prevent a force required to release engagement between a fastener and an object to be fastened by rotating the fastener from becoming too large, even if a force required to withdraw the fastener from the object to be fastened is set to be a large force. In this fastener, the introduction of a body portion into an accepting portion formed in the object to be fastened is permitted by means of elastic deformation of resilient arm portions, which form a portion of the body portion, toward a center of the body portion, and elastic recovery of the resilient arm portions at a completion position of said introduction causes portions of the resilient arm portions to enter engagement holes formed in a side wall of the accepting portion, thereby fastening the fastener to the object to be fastened. The resilient arm portions are formed along a direction encircling a central axis of the body portion, and are each configured by forming an engaging projection portion that engages with the engagement hole between a base portion and a free end of the resilient arm portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/08 - Disposition of racks, clips, or the like
  • F16B 19/00 - Bolts without screw-thread; Pins, including deformable elements; Rivets
  • F16B 35/06 - Specially-shaped heads

3.

BRACKET FOR VEHICLE-MOUNTED APPARATUS

      
Application Number JP2023025745
Publication Number 2024/029296
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-12
Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sato Daisuke

Abstract

The present invention simplifies and miniaturizes a bracket for a vehicle-mounted apparatus in an appropriate and reasonable manner. A receiving part 4 of a vehicle-mounted apparatus includes a positioning wall part 8 for the front portion or rear portion of the vehicle-mounted apparatus, and an elastically deformable part 10 in the form of a single piece that extends along the front-rear direction from a base portion 10a positioned facing the positioning wall part 8. The elastically deformable part 10 is provided with an engaging part 9 for an engaged portion 2k formed on a lateral section of the vehicle-mounted apparatus. A movement operation of the vehicle-mounted apparatus directed toward a holding completion position with respect to the receiving part 4 is allowed due to the elastically deformable part 10 deforming when the engaged portion 2k contacts the engaging part 9. The vehicle-mounted apparatus is brought into contact with the positioning wall part 8 at the holding completion position by means of elastic recovery of the elastically deformable part 10, and the vehicle-mounted apparatus is prevented from falling out from the receiving part 4.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof

4.

BUMPER RETAINER AND ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE OF VEHICLE COMPONENT

      
Application Number JP2023024289
Publication Number 2024/005169
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-06-29
Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yagame, Naofumi
  • Suehiro, Hitoshi

Abstract

A bumper retainer comprising: a retainer main body made of resin and for attaching a bumper to a vehicle; a sensor attachment part that provided on one side in the thickness direction of the retainer main body, integral with or separate from the retainer main body, and that enables attachment of a sensor; and a connection part that protrudes from the retainer main body in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction, is positioned on a straight line extending through the sensor attachment part in the thickness direction as viewed from the side opposite the direction of said protruding, is independent from the sensor attachment part, and enables connection to an exterior component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 19/24 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles
  • B60R 19/48 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects combined with, or convertible into, other devices or objects, e.g. bumpers combined with road brushes, bumpers convertible into beds
  • B60R 19/50 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects combined with, or convertible into, other devices or objects, e.g. bumpers combined with road brushes, bumpers convertible into beds with lights or registration plates

5.

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE

      
Application Number JP2023017630
Publication Number 2023/233954
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-10
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hirota Shohei

Abstract

This pressure relief valve comprises: a case part that includes an opening and is fixed to a surface of a housing; a cover part that is supported by the case part so as to be capable of rotating in a rotation direction parallel to the surface of the housing; and a first biasing member that biases the cover part such that the cover part rotates from a closed position to an open position in the rotation direction. The cover part covers the opening of the cover part in the closed position, and opens the opening of the cover part in the open position. The case part includes a stopper that engages with the cover part in the closed position. The pressure relief valve is configured such that the engagement between the stopper and the cover part is released when the internal pressure of the housing exceeds a threshold value.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 17/04 - Safety valves; Equalising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
  • H01M 50/317 - Re-sealable arrangements

6.

VEHICLE SOUND-ABSORBING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023020137
Publication Number 2023/234311
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-30
Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tsutsumi Naoki
  • Fujita Yoshiteru
  • Miura Sohei

Abstract

This vehicle sound-absorbing device is disposed in a ventilation space between a vehicle exterior and a vehicle interior. The vehicle interior is equipped with a communication opening providing communication between the ventilation space and a vehicle compartment. The vehicle sound-absorbing device is provided with: a shield plate which is connected to the vehicle exterior and the vehicle interior and is thereby configured to divide the ventilation space into a first space in which the communication opening is disposed and a second space other than the first space; and a sound-absorbing structure configured to protrude from a first surface of the shield plate, that is a surface facing the first space, toward the first space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 13/08 - Insulating elements, e.g. for sound insulation
  • B60H 1/26 - Ventilating openings in vehicle exterior; Ducts for conveying ventilating air
  • B62D 25/02 - Side panels
  • G10K 11/16 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
  • G10K 11/172 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using resonance effects

7.

PRESSURE-REGULATING VALVE

      
Application Number JP2023016287
Publication Number 2023/210638
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-04-25
Publication Date 2023-11-02
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirota Shohei
  • Saito Norio

Abstract

Liquids escape through openings in the housings of pressure-regulating valves when the internal pressure of the liquids inside the housings increase. This pressure-regulating valve is equipped with: a cover section which covers an opening and includes a peripheral section for surrounding the opening when seen in a planar view; a sealing section which is positioned between the peripheral section of the cover section and the surface of the housing; an elastic member which produces biasing force in a first direction which biases the cover section toward the housing; and a base section which is secured to the housing and supports the elastic member in a manner such that the elastic member expands and contracts in the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16K 24/04 - Devices, e.g. valves, for venting or aerating enclosures for venting only
  • F16K 17/04 - Safety valves; Equalising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
  • H01M 50/317 - Re-sealable arrangements

8.

VEHICULAR HOOK DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2023005234
Publication Number 2023/188933
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-15
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Mizuno Kanako

Abstract

This hook device is provided not only with a function of hooking an object to be hooked, but also with a function of pinching an object to be pinched. This vehicular hook device comprises: a movable body which has a first edge of a free end serving as a supporting portion for an object to be hooked, and a second edge of the free end serving as a first pinching portion for an object to be pinched, and which is combined to enable a first movement operation of the free end, for hooking usage, from a reference position with respect to a base body fixed to a vehicle main body, and a second movement operation of the free end, for pinching usage, in the opposite direction to the first movement operation from the reference position; and an urging means configured to accumulate an urging force directed so as to return the movable body toward the reference position, whichever of the first movement operation or the second movement operation is performed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/08 - Disposition of racks, clips, or the like
  • A47C 7/62 - Accessories for chairs
  • B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • F16B 2/22 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material
  • F16B 45/00 - Hooks; Eyes

9.

HEAT EXCHANGER

      
Application Number JP2022047681
Publication Number 2023/145348
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-23
Publication Date 2023-08-03
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Okabayashi Shunsuke

Abstract

This heat exchanger comprises: a base part that includes a first base flow path and a second base flow path through which a medium flows in a first direction; and a plurality of first heat exchange bodies that are connected to the base part, positioned between two target members, and aligned along the first direction, said plurality of first heat exchange bodies including a first flow path through which the medium is circulated in a second direction intersecting the first direction. The first heat exchange body includes: a front part and a back part that are constituted by folding back a first film; a first outer edge joining part that joins inner surfaces of the first film together along the outer edge of the front part and the back part; and a first dividing/joining part that joins inner surfaces of the first film together such that the first flow path is divided into a first forward flow path which is connected to the first base flow path and a first circulation flow path which is connected to the second base flow path. The base part includes the first film.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/6568 - Liquids characterised by flow circuits, e.g. loops, located externally to the cells or cell casings
  • F25D 1/02 - Devices using naturally-cold air or water using naturally-cold water, e.g. household-tap water
  • H01M 10/613 - Cooling or keeping cold
  • H01M 10/617 - Types of temperature control for achieving uniformity or desired distribution of temperature
  • H01M 10/625 - Vehicles
  • H01M 10/647 - Prismatic or flat cells, e.g. pouch cells
  • H01M 10/6557 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange arranged between the cells
  • H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating

10.

RADIO WAVE ABSORBER FOR HIGH-FREQUENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022044615
Publication Number 2023/127404
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-02
Publication Date 2023-07-06
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Muranaka Makoto
  • Fujiu Tatsuro

Abstract

Provided is a radio wave absorber for a high-frequency communication device with which it is possible to improve productivity, reduce cost, and further achieve weight reduction. For example, a radio wave absorber (10) comprises: a side portion (40) that is disposed around a semiconductor element (110) fixed to a base portion (20) provided in a high-frequency communication device (100); and a top portion (50) that closes an open face surrounded by the side portion (40). A plurality of projections (60) are provided on the inner surface of the top portion (50). The projections (60) protrude toward the semiconductor element (110) positioned inside the radio wave absorber (10), are spaced apart from the semiconductor element (110), and are periodically disposed. The projections (60) are formed so as to taper toward the semiconductor element (110), and are integrally molded with synthetic resin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • H01Q 17/00 - Devices for absorbing waves radiated from an antenna; Combinations of such devices with active antenna elements or systems

11.

VERSATILE SUPPORT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022045098
Publication Number 2023/120192
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-07
Publication Date 2023-06-29
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yamashita Takahiro

Abstract

The present invention further improves the convenience of a support device in a rational manner. This support device causes a movable body that forms part of a design surface of a subject of attachment, to be provided at a reference position movably to an advanced position where the subject of attachment is caused to form a protruding portion and a retracted position where the subject of attachment is caused to form a recessed portion. The support device comprises a case body that movably supports the movable body, a biasing body that biases the movable body, and a control mechanism for the movable body. The control mechanism controls the movable body with a cycle including: temporary holding of the movable body at the reference position; first pushing of the movable body at the reference position into the retracted position against the bias; movement of the movable body after being subjected to the first pushing to the advanced position due to the bias; second pushing of the movable body at the advanced position against the bias; and movement of the movable body after being subjected to the second pushing to the reference position due to the bias.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
  • B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
  • B60R 7/08 - Disposition of racks, clips, or the like
  • F16B 19/00 - Bolts without screw-thread; Pins, including deformable elements; Rivets
  • F16B 21/04 - Releasable fastening devices locking by rotation with bayonet catch

12.

COVER MATERIAL FASTENING CLIP

      
Application Number JP2022039582
Publication Number 2023/095509
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-24
Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Chinomi, Yuhei

Abstract

This cover material fastening clip includes: a plate-like base which is embedded in a foam and held by the foam; a pair of extensions spaced apart in the lateral direction of the base and extending in the thickness direction of the base; a fastening part provided at the tip of each of the pair of extensions to fasten a to-be-fastened part provided to a cover material for covering the foam; and a support part that extends from the extensions outward in the lateral direction of the base and contacts the base to support the extensions when the extensions bend outward in the lateral direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47C 31/02 - Upholstery attaching means
  • B68G 7/052 - Covering or enveloping cores of pads with webs secured to the core, e.g. by stitching
  • F16B 2/22 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material

13.

INTERIOR COMPONENT FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2022040075
Publication Number 2023/085105
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-27
Publication Date 2023-05-19
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hatakeyama Sho
  • Kamei Masatoshi
  • Ueno Taeko

Abstract

An interior component provided in passenger compartment comprises: a resin panel for defining a first space where a person boards and a second space; a vertical wall part including a first vertical wall that is erected outward from the resin panel and forms cells in the second space, and a plurality of second vertical walls that are erected outward from the resin panel and positioned in the cells; and a porous member that is provided at an end section of the vertical wall part and that covers the cells. The plurality of second vertical walls are independent of each other and independent of the first vertical wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 13/08 - Insulating elements, e.g. for sound insulation
  • B60J 5/00 - Doors
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

14.

FASTENER

      
Application Number JP2022040358
Publication Number 2023/085122
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-28
Publication Date 2023-05-19
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yaguchi Akihiro
  • Sato Takehiro

Abstract

The present invention makes a fastener have a structure capable of effectively reducing the load on the fastener when the fastener is pulled out from a through hole. A fitting part includes elastic pieces that are located on a side of a base part, that allow insertion of the fitting part into a through hole due to elastic deformation of the elastic pieces in a direction toward the base part, that are structured so as to be engaged in the through hole at the destination of the insertion due to elastic recovery of the elastic pieces at the end position of the insertion, and that are structured so as to cause elastic deformation in the direction toward the base part when a force in the direction in which the fitting part is pulled out from the through hole is applied. The base part is provided with abutment parts that abut against the elastic pieces when a force in the pulling-out direction is applied. When the force in the pulling-out direction becomes equal to or larger than a predetermined magnitude, the elastic pieces are bent in the direction to come close to the central axis of the fitting part, the central axis being located further inward than the abutment parts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 19/00 - Bolts without screw-thread; Pins, including deformable elements; Rivets

15.

DRINKING CONTAINER HOLDING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022037863
Publication Number 2023/074349
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-10-11
Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner
  • NIFCO INC. (Japan)
  • KYOTECH CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ogawa Takaya
  • Saotome Masataka
  • Toda Masao
  • Miyamoto Kazuhiko

Abstract

Provided is a drinking container holding device that is configured to heat the drinking container. The drinking container holding device comprises: a plastic holder configured to hold a drinking container on the inner side of the holder; a sheet-like heat transfer element located on the outer side of the holder and having a higher thermal conductivity than the holder; a sheet heating element located on the outer side of the heat transfer element and smaller than the heat transfer element; and an insulating element covering the sheet heating element on the outer side of the sheet heating element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated

16.

BUMPER OPENING COVER

      
Application Number JP2022028493
Publication Number 2023/021932
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-22
Publication Date 2023-02-23
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hwang Jemin

Abstract

Provided is a bumper opening cover that can be easily and properly removed from a bumper. In the present invention, a cover 1 closes an opening Ba formed in a bumper B of a vehicle. The cover comprises a first protrusion 3 that is provided to one side 2a of a cover body 2 and guided into the opening Ba, and a second protrusion 4 that is provided to another side 2b opposing the one side 2a of the cover body 2 and guided into the opening Ba, the first protrusion 3 being provided with an easily deformable portion 7 configured so as to elastically deform easily, and a support portion 6 for the easily deformable portion 7. Due to the easily deformable portion 7 elastically deforming toward the other side 2b as the easily deformable portion 7 is brought into contact with a hole edge Baa of the opening Ba, the second protrusion 4 is caused to firmly adhere to the hole edge Baa of the opening Ba, and the cover body 2 is caused to firmly adhere to the bumper B.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard strips; Ornamental inscriptive devices
  • F16B 21/08 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action in which the stud, pin, or spigot has a resilient part
  • F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips

17.

CLIP AND CLIP MOUNTING STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2022022840
Publication Number 2022/270292
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-06
Publication Date 2022-12-29
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Miura, Souhei

Abstract

The present invention provides a clip comprising: a first member including a base, a pin portion projecting from the base, and an insertion receiving part that is a recess or a through-hole provided in the base; and a second member including a tube which is inserted into and mounted to a mounting hole formed in a mounting member, internally receives the insertion of the pin portion, and is rotatably mounted to the pin portion, and an inserted part to be inserted into the insertion receiving part when the pin portion is inserted into the tube, wherein a guide is provided in a peripheral part of the insertion receiving part in the base, the guide contacting the inserted part and guiding the inserted part to the insertion receiving part when the pin portion is inserted into the tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 19/24 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles
  • F16B 19/10 - Hollow rivets; Multi-part rivets fastened by expanding mechanically

18.

DEVICE ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2022019279
Publication Number 2022/255019
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-28
Publication Date 2022-12-08
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yoshihara Kazuki

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a device attachment structure that can be easily attached to a base member and a roof. [Solution] A device attachment structure 1 has a base member 10 that is attached to the vehicle-interior-side surface of a window panel 2 and that supports a device 7, a bracket 11 attached to a roof 3, and a first cover 12 attached to the base member and the bracket. A fourth engagement part 42 is restrained by a first engagement part 41 from moving toward a first side in a first direction and a third direction, and is restrained from moving toward a second side in a second direction and the third direction. A sixth engagement part 46 is restrained by a third engagement part 43 from moving in the first direction and the third direction, and is allowed to move in the second direction. A fifth engagement part is restrained by a second engagement part 42 from moving in the first direction and the third direction, and is caused by an urging member 55 to abut against the second engagement part in the second direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof

19.

FUSE PULLER

      
Application Number JP2022018711
Publication Number 2022/239629
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-04-25
Publication Date 2022-11-17
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Naoi Hajime

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a fuse puller having good assemblability. [Solution] Provided is a fuse puller 1 comprising a base part 2 extending rightward and leftward, a first arm part 3 extending forward and rightward from the left end of the base part 2, and a second arm part 4 extending forward and leftward from the right end of the base part 1. The first arm part 3 has a first base end section 5, a first intermediate section 6 having a smaller width in the vertical direction than the first base end section 5 and having an upper edge disposed to be displaced downward with respect to the upper edge of the first base end section 5, and a first leading end section 7 having a larger width in the vertical direction than the first intermediate section 6. The second arm part 4 has a second base end section 8, a second intermediate section 9 having a smaller width in the vertical direction than the second base end section 8 and having a lower edge disposed to be displaced upward with respect to the lower edge of the second base end section 8, and a second leading end section 10 having a larger width in the vertical direction than the second intermediate section 9. The first intermediate section 6 and the second intermediate section 9 cross each other when viewed from above.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 85/02 - Protective devices in which the current flows through a part of fusible material and this current is interrupted by displacement of the fusible material when this current becomes excessive - Details

20.

SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICE AND VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2022011670
Publication Number 2022/219996
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-15
Publication Date 2022-10-20
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe Yasuhiro
  • Sakamoto Shigeki

Abstract

A shock absorbing device 10 according to one embodiment comprises an elastic member 20 and a damping device 30. The elastic member 20 is compressed by force transmitted from the exterior of a vehicle through a front grill 2 which is a vehicle exterior component, and returns the front grill 2 to the vehicle exterior by means of the restoring force during the compression. The damping device 30 attenuates the speed of the front grill 2 when the front grill 2 is being returned by the restoring force of the elastic member 20.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 19/24 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles
  • B62D 21/15 - Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted having impact absorbing means, e.g. a frame designed to permanently or temporarily change shape or dimension upon impact with another body
  • F16F 7/00 - Vibration-dampers; Shock-absorbers
  • F16F 9/00 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium
  • F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only
  • B62D 25/08 - Front or rear portions
  • F16F 15/06 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with metal springs

21.

DAMPER DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2022005329
Publication Number 2022/181353
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-02-10
Publication Date 2022-09-01
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Uchida Katsutoshi

Abstract

The present invention addresses the problem of stabilizing the state of assembly of a sealing member while allowing movement of a piston in a direction that reduces one space inside the cylinder with little resistance. The sealing member 3 comprises a base part 3a located towards the one space 5, which is a first space inside the cylinder 2, and an extended portion 3b extending from the base part 3a toward the other space 6, which is the second space inside the cylinder 2. The piston 1 is provided with a first holding part 1a that faces the base part 3a of the sealing member 3, a second holding part 1b that faces the extended edge 3i of the extended portion 3b of the sealing member 3, and a third holding part 1c that faces a held part 3k formed on the inside of the extended portion 3b of the sealing member 3. A fluid passage 1g is formed in the second holding part 1b.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 9/02 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium using gas only
  • F16F 9/32 - Springs, vibration-dampers, shock-absorbers, or similarly-constructed movement-dampers using a fluid or the equivalent as damping medium - Details
  • F16F 9/34 - Special valve constructions; Shape or construction of throttling passages
  • F16J 15/3204 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip
  • F16J 15/3236 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with elastic sealings, e.g. O-rings with at least one lip having two or more lips with at least one lip for each surface, e.g. U-cup packings

22.

FIXTURE

      
Application Number JP2021044369
Publication Number 2022/138059
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-02
Publication Date 2022-06-30
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sato Daisuke

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a fixture that allows a radiowave absorbing member to be attached to a bracket easily. [Solution] A fixture for fixing a radar apparatus to an object on a vehicle, the radar apparatus detecting a situation around the vehicle using electromagnetic waves. The fixture comprises a bracket and a radiowave absorbing member. The bracket includes a body portion for holding the radar apparatus, and a flange portion having a fixing surface for facing the object. The radiowave absorbing member is attached to the body portion of the bracket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/42 - Housings not intimately mechanically associated with radiating elements, e.g. radome
  • G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

23.

VEHICLE-LIGHT MARKING TOOL

      
Application Number JP2021045887
Publication Number 2022/138296
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-12-13
Publication Date 2022-06-30
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sato, Takehiro

Abstract

This vehicle-light marking tool comprises: an attachment part that is attached to a vehicle-constituting member; a first marking unit provided on the side of the attachment part opposite from the attachment side, the first marking unit containing a reflective material; and a second marking unit provided adjacent to the first marking unit and containing a light-emitting material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/50 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating other intentions or conditions, e.g. request for waiting or overtaking
  • F21V 7/00 - Reflectors for light sources
  • F21V 7/24 - Reflectors for light sources characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings, e.g. dichroic reflectors characterised by the material
  • F21V 7/30 - Reflectors for light sources characterised by materials, surface treatments or coatings, e.g. dichroic reflectors characterised by coatings the coatings comprising photoluminescent substances
  • F21S 43/30 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by reflectors
  • F21S 43/33 - Signalling devices specially adapted for vehicle exteriors, e.g. brake lamps, direction indicator lights or reversing lights characterised by reflectors characterised by their material, surface treatment or coatings
  • F21S 43/37 - Attachment thereof
  • F21W 107/13 - Use or application of lighting devices on or in particular types of vehicles for land vehicles for cycles
  • F21W 107/17 - Use or application of lighting devices on or in particular types of vehicles for land vehicles for cycles for motorcycles

24.

WINDSCREEN DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2021042213
Publication Number 2022/118655
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-17
Publication Date 2022-06-09
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Naoi Hajime

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a windscreen device for a vehicle which is capable of reliably holding a windscreen at a predetermined position and facilitating a position changing operation. [Solution] A windscreen device 1 for a vehicle comprises: a rail 5 provided to a vehicle body; a slider 6 including a slider portion 23 supported by a rail so as to be able to perform sliding movement and a pivoting portion 24 provided to the slider portion so as to be pivotable with respect to the rail; a windscreen 7 coupled to the pivoting portion; and an engagement mechanism having a plurality of first engagement portions 18 provided to the rail and a second engagement portion 25 which is provided to the slider and which regulates the sliding movement of the slider with respect to the rail by being engaged selectively with at least one of the first engagement portions. The pivoting portion is enabled to pivot between an engagement position in which the second engagement portion is engaged with the first engagement portion and a release position in which the second engagement portion is released from the first engagement portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 5/10 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of bayonet connections
  • B62J 11/00 - Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps
  • B62J 17/04 - Windscreens

25.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STAINLESS STEEL SINTERED MESH

      
Application Number JP2021038583
Publication Number 2022/102356
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-19
Publication Date 2022-05-19
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hiratsuka Shuichi
  • Saito Norio

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a sintered mesh according to the present invention comprises: a step for preparing a mesh including a plurality of wires that are made from austenitic stainless steel and extend in mutually intersecting directions; and a heat treatment step for controlling an atmospheric temperature of the mesh. The heat treatment step includes a temperature-increasing step for increasing the atmospheric temperature to a treatment temperature, a holding step for holding the atmospheric temperature at the treatment temperature, and a temperature-reducing step for reducing the atmospheric temperature. The treatment temperature is equal to or higher than the austenitizing temperature. The temperature-reducing step includes a rapid cooling step for reducing the atmospheric temperature at a temperature-reducing rate of 3°C/minute or faster in an atmosphere of argon gas.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C21D 9/00 - Heat treatment, e.g. annealing, hardening, quenching or tempering, adapted for particular articles; Furnaces therefor
  • C21D 6/00 - Heat treatment of ferrous alloys

26.

IMAGER SUPPORT DEVICE AND IMAGING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2021033146
Publication Number 2022/065051
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-09
Publication Date 2022-03-31
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Saito Takahiro

Abstract

This imager support device that supports an imager comprises: a heating device including a heat emission part; and a support part that supports the heating device, wherein the heating device is provided on a heating target-side surface of the support part, and one or more non-contact parts that are not in contact with the heat emission part are provided on the surface of the support part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
  • G03B 17/02 - Bodies
  • G03B 17/08 - Waterproof bodies or housings
  • B60S 1/02 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices

27.

DISPLAY DEVICE, MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, AND INSTRUMENT PANEL PROVIDED WITH DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2021035036
Publication Number 2022/065423
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-24
Publication Date 2022-03-31
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Doi Atsushi
  • Nishio Eiichiro
  • Fukuda Tsuyoshi
  • Fukushima Keisuke
  • Miwa Koji
  • Kagami Masaaki

Abstract

[Problem] To prevent deformation, distortion, and the like from occurring in a display. [Solution] This display device is provided with a display, a support member, and a transparent layer. The display includes a first surface on which an image is displayed, a second surface located on the reverse side from the first surface, and a side surface spreading from the first surface to the second surface. The support member includes an inner end located on the first surface of the display, an outer end located outside the side surface of the display, a first surface facing the same side as the first surface of the display, and a second surface facing the same side as the second surface of the display. The transparent layer spreads so as to cover the first surface of the display and the first surface of the support member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G09F 9/00 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • B60K 37/00 - Dashboards

28.

BAND DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2021034071
Publication Number 2022/059731
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-09-16
Publication Date 2022-03-24
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tahara Hirotoshi

Abstract

Provided is a band device which can be used as a substitute for a belt-like body or a string-like body attached to provide an intended function to various articles, and which is capable of effectively maintaining a once-set length of a band by a simple structure. The band device comprises: a band 1 provided with an engagement surface part 1c having a plurality of protrusions 1a extending along the width direction and forming recesses 1b each extending along the width direction between adjacent protrusions 1a; a winding element 2 for the band 1; and a holding element 3 for holding, in an overlapping manner, one and another extension parts 1d wound around and extending from the winding element 2, so that the protrusions 1a constituting the engagement surface part 1c of the one extension part 1d fit into the recesses 1b constituting the engagement surface part 1c of the other extension part 1d, and the protrusions 1a constituting the engagement surface part 1c of the other extension part 1d fit into the recesses 1b constituting the engagement surface part 1c of the one extension part 1d.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 63/10 - Non-metallic straps, tapes, or bands; Filamentary elements, e.g. strings, threads or wires; Joints between ends thereof
  • A44B 11/12 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices turnable clamp
  • A44B 11/25 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts

29.

TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TEMPERATURE SENSOR

      
Application Number JP2021031173
Publication Number 2022/045198
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-25
Publication Date 2022-03-03
Owner
  • NIFCO INC. (Japan)
  • SEMITEC CORPORATION (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakamura Hiroyuki
  • Nakajima Takuhiko
  • Ikeya Satoshi

Abstract

Provided are: a temperature sensor by which high-speed sensing, low cost, and free layout design are realized and which do not require complicated work; and a method for manufacturing said temperature sensor. In a temperature sensor 1, terminal sections 9 of a connector part 7 are exposed to the outside of a pipe part 2, a connector-side embedded section 8 of the connector part 7 is embedded in an embedded section 4 of a lateral wall portion 3, an exposure section 12 of a housing part 11 is disposed inside the pipe part 2, and an embedded base 13 of the housing part 11 is embedded in the embedded section 4. The housing part 11 is made from metal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01K 1/14 - Supports; Fastening devices; Arrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
  • G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow

30.

HEATING DEVICE FOR IMAGING MACHINE

      
Application Number JP2021024685
Publication Number 2022/019067
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-30
Publication Date 2022-01-27
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mori Daisuke
  • Saito Takahiro
  • Ochiai Hiroshi

Abstract

This heating device for an imaging machine is configured to heat a portion in an attachment target of an imaging machine. The heating device for an imaging device is provided with: an opening part that is located frontward of a light reception part included in a camera unit and that is enlarged and opened along a direction away from the light reception part; and a sheet-like heating part that is located on the opposite side to the attachment target with respect to the opening part. The heating part overlaps with at least a portion of the opening part when seen from a viewpoint of the opposite side to the opening part with respect to the attachment target. In a section that is of the opening part and that overlaps with the heating part, the width of the heating part is larger than the width of the opening part in a width direction in which the opening part is enlarged and opened.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras
  • B60S 1/02 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices

31.

IMAGING-APPARATUS ATTACHMENT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2021024684
Publication Number 2022/019066
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-06-30
Publication Date 2022-01-27
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mori Daisuke
  • Saito Takahiro

Abstract

This imaging-apparatus attachment device comprises: a bracket that supports a camera unit having a light receiving part and that is attached to an attachment surface; and a hood that has a surface expanding, in front of the light receiving part, in a direction leading away from the light receiving part, and that is attached to the bracket so that the surface faces the attachment surface. The hood can be detached from the bracket along the attachment surface in a state where the camera unit is supported by the bracket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
  • G03B 11/04 - Hoods or caps for eliminating unwanted light from lenses, viewfinders, or focusing aids
  • G03B 15/00 - Special procedures for taking photographs; Apparatus therefor
  • G03B 17/56 - Accessories
  • H04N 5/225 - Television cameras

32.

CLIP STRUCTURE AND PIN MEMBER

      
Application Number JP2021013253
Publication Number 2022/009487
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-29
Publication Date 2022-01-13
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hwang Jemin

Abstract

Provided are a clip structure and a pin member that exhibit high shear force. A grommet member 10 has an annular or cylindrical protrusion 13 which is centered at an insertion hole 12, and which protrudes from the circumference of the insertion hole 12 on a side opposite to respective leg portions 18, 19 with respect to a pedestal part 11. A pin member 24 has an annular or cylindrical reception part 26 connected contiguously thereto at a location on an extension of shaft part 25 and between an intermediate section 27 of the shaft part 25 and a flange part 35, and has an annular recess groove 41 in which the reception part 26 forms a portion thereof. The protrusion 13 is inserted in the recess groove 41 at a position more posterior to the pedestal part 111. In the recess groove 41, the reception part 26 has a lateral surface that is configured to face the protrusion 13 at a position more posterior to the pedestal part 11.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 19/10 - Hollow rivets; Multi-part rivets fastened by expanding mechanically

33.

BALL JOINT

      
Application Number JP2021017914
Publication Number 2021/251047
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-11
Publication Date 2021-12-16
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hirano Yoichi

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a ball joint which is easily mounted to a panel with a ball stud mounted therein. [Solution] A ball joint including a ball stud (8) and a socket (10), the socket having: a base portion (12) having an annular shape about an axis extending in the insertion direction; a plurality of first protruding portions (13) which each protrude from the base portion in the insertion direction and which are joined to each other; and second protruding portions (14), (34) which protrude from the base portion in the insertion direction between the first protruding portions. The second protruding portions hold a ball so as to allow rotation thereof in cooperation with the tips of the first protruding portions. The first protruding portions are each provided with an extended portion (18) extending laterally with respect to the protruding direction, and the extended portion has an outer surface provided with an engagement portion (15) to be engaged with an edge portion of an opening. The first protruding portions and the second protruding portions can each be deformed by being bent in the radial direction with respect to the axis. The tips of the second protruding portions are located further on the insertion direction side than an edge portion of the extended portion on the insertion direction side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16C 11/06 - Ball-joints; Other joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints

34.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING RADIO WAVE ABSORBER, RADIO WAVE ABSORBER, AND RADAR MECHANISM

      
Application Number JP2021008774
Publication Number 2021/199917
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-05
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Muranaka Makoto

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a radio wave absorber having a conductive absorption layer formed through injection molding and having an absorption peak in a desired frequency band. [Solution] A method for manufacturing a radio wave absorber 1 which absorbs a millimeter wave or a sub-millimeter wave involves: forming an absorption layer 2 including a conductive material through injection molding; forming a reflection layer 3 on one main surface of the absorption layer 2; forming a conductive layer on the other main surface of the absorption layer 2; and machining the conductive layer to be a plurality of conductive patches 4 so as to achieve an area occupancy ratio based on the thickness of the absorption layer 2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • B32B 7/025 - Electric or magnetic properties
  • B32B 15/08 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
  • H01P 11/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing waveguides or resonators, lines, or other devices of the waveguide type
  • H01Q 17/00 - Devices for absorbing waves radiated from an antenna; Combinations of such devices with active antenna elements or systems

35.

ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVE ABSORPTION MEMBER AND RADAR MECHANISM

      
Application Number JP2021008763
Publication Number 2021/199914
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-05
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Muranaka Makoto

Abstract

[Problem] To provide an electromagnetic wave absorption member that absorbs unnecessary electromagnetic waves. [Solution] An electromagnetic wave absorption member provided in the vicinity of a radar device using millimeter waves or submillimeter waves comprises a first region, and a second region in a position differing from the first region. Both the first region and the second region include a metal mesh pattern, a resin layer, and a metal layer in the stated order from an inner-surface side positioned on the radar-device side to an outer-surface side. The occupancy of the metal mesh pattern in the first region differs from the occupancy of the metal mesh pattern in the second region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 15/14 - Reflecting surfaces; Equivalent structures
  • G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver

36.

COVER MEMBER AND RADAR MECHANISM

      
Application Number JP2021008769
Publication Number 2021/199916
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-05
Publication Date 2021-10-07
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Muranaka Makoto

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a low-cost cover member having a shield characteristic. [Solution] This cover member, provided to the surroundings of a radar device that uses millimeter waves or quasi-millimeter waves, comprises: a resin member that includes a protrusion-and-recess part and has a surface on which a primer layer is formed; and a metal layer that is positioned on the surface of the resin member and includes a plated layer. The thickness of the metal layer is no greater than 1.0 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 19/48 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects combined with, or convertible into, other devices or objects, e.g. bumpers combined with road brushes, bumpers convertible into beds
  • B60R 21/0134 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including means for detecting collisions, impending collisions or roll-over responsive to imminent contact with an obstacle
  • C23C 18/22 - Roughening, e.g. by etching
  • C23C 18/31 - Coating with metals
  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver
  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

37.

COVER-LOCKING CLIP

      
Application Number JP2021008446
Publication Number 2021/177405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-04
Publication Date 2021-09-10
Owner
  • NIFCO INC. (Japan)
  • TS TECH CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Chinomi Yuhei
  • Aoki Kazuya
  • Kikuchi Kenta
  • Okuma Kei

Abstract

A cover-locking clip (10, 30) is disposed in a groove (8) of a pad (5) in a vehicle seat, etc., and secures a lock-engaging part (6c) attached to a cover material. The cover-locking clip (10, 30) comprises: a substrate (11, 31); a lock piece (12, 32) erected on the substrate (11, 31) to lock the lock-engaging part (6c); and an overhanging piece (13, 33) erected on the substrate. Since the overhanging piece (13, 33) is supported by the pad (5), the cover-locking clip (10, 30) is firmly supported by the pad (5).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47C 31/02 - Upholstery attaching means
  • B68G 7/052 - Covering or enveloping cores of pads with webs secured to the core, e.g. by stitching
  • F16B 2/20 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
  • F16B 2/22 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening of resilient material, e.g. rubbery material
  • F16B 5/12 - Fastening strips or bars to sheets or plates, e.g. rubber strips, decorative strips for motor vehicles, by means of clips

38.

CLIP

      
Application Number JP2021004888
Publication Number 2021/172013
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-10
Publication Date 2021-09-02
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Chinomi Yuhei
  • Takahashi Syohei
  • Suzuki Hideyoshi

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a clip that is easy to attach to a tab. [Solution] A clip 1 includes: a pair of holding pieces 11 connected to each other through a flexible hinge10; a pair of locking hooks 13, 31 projecting from an inside surface of each of the holding pieces 11; and a pair of shoulder parts 15 projecting from an outside surface of each of the holding pieces. The pair of holding pieces are capable of accepting a tip of a tab 3B of a second member 3 between the holding pieces. The pair of locking hooks are capable of passing through a through-hole 3D formed in the tab, and of being coupled with each other or coupled with an edge of the through-hole by elastic deformation of the hinge. When the pair of holding pieces are inserted into a coupling hole 2B of a first member 2, the pair of shoulder parts are locked to an edge of the coupling hole. In an initial state in which the pair of locking hooks are separated from each other, a gap 14, 35 that is formed between the pair of the locking hooks is set greater than a plate thickness of the tab.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 13/02 - Trim mouldings; Ledges; Wall liners; Roof liners
  • B60R 13/04 - Ornamental or guard strips; Ornamental inscriptive devices
  • F16B 19/00 - Bolts without screw-thread; Pins, including deformable elements; Rivets
  • F16B 21/06 - Releasable fastening devices with snap action

39.

MESH FOR INSERT MOLDING

      
Application Number JP2021005017
Publication Number 2021/172021
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-10
Publication Date 2021-09-02
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Saito Norio

Abstract

A mesh for insert molding is formed from a single mesh sheet. The mesh for insert molding comprises a side wall part that has a band shape extending along the longitudinal direction and includes two joining margins at the longitudinal end parts thereof, a bottom part positioned in the width direction of the side wall part, and a connecting part for connecting the bottom part to the side wall part. The mesh for insert molding is configured so as to be arranged in a die in a state of being molded into a cylindrical shape.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

40.

INSERT-MOLDED FILTER AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR INSERT-MOLDED FILTER

      
Application Number JP2021005018
Publication Number 2021/172022
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-10
Publication Date 2021-09-02
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Saito Norio

Abstract

This insert-molded filter is obtained by insert-molding a cylindrically-shaped mesh into a resin body. This insert-molded filter is provided with: a body which is equipped with a first annular part, a second annular part, and multiple columnar parts connected to the first and second annular parts, and which has multiple openings formed so as to be separated by the multiple columnar parts between the first and second annular parts; and a mesh which is integrally molded with the body so as to cover the multiple openings separated by the multiple columnar parts. The body is provided with a resin introduction part that is disposed outside of the mesh in the radial direction of the first annular part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles

41.

LID DEVICE AND CENTER CONSOLE BOX

      
Application Number JP2021003711
Publication Number 2021/157564
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-02
Publication Date 2021-08-12
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Izume Tomoharu
  • Doi Atsushi

Abstract

This lid device comprises a latch body for a latch receiver provided in an opening-forming body, an urging means that urges the latch body to always be in a position of being engaged with the latch receiver, and a switching member that is movably provided on a lid lower and that disengages the latch body and the latch receiver in a forward position. A lid upper is combined with the lid lower so as to be able to slidably move in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction of the rotation center axis of the lid lower. Also provided is a linking member that links the lid upper and the lid lower so that the switching member is moved to the forward position when the lid upper is movably operated toward the rotation center axis of the lid lower.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for

42.

CLIP

      
Application Number JP2021003056
Publication Number 2021/153675
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-28
Publication Date 2021-08-05
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sato, Takehiro

Abstract

This clip is provided with: a mounting member including a cylindrical section inserted into a mounting hole in a mount member, an elastic plate section provided to the cylindrical section and in which a tip extending on the opposite side from the insertion direction of the cylindrical section serves as a free end and the tip engages with the peripheral edge of the mounting hole in the mount member, and a guided section provided to the tip end of the elastic plate section; and an insertion member including a rod-shaped pin section inserted inside the cylindrical section and serving to support the elastic plate section from the inside of the cylindrical section while inserted, and a guide section that is provided to the pin section and that guides the guided section on the cylindrical shaft side of the cylindrical section together with movement of the pin section in a pull-out direction and causes the tip of the elastic plate section to move from the outside toward the inside of the cylindrical section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 19/10 - Hollow rivets; Multi-part rivets fastened by expanding mechanically

43.

LED LIGHTING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2021000474
Publication Number 2021/149513
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-01-08
Publication Date 2021-07-29
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Umeda Kenji

Abstract

An LED lighting device disposed on an exterior part or an interior part of an automobile and provided with a transparent covering body covering an LED element mounted on a substrate and a light-emitting surface of the LED element, and a light guide body functioning as a light transmission path and being configured to receive light emitted from the light-emitting surface of the LED element through a light inlet end, said device being configured so that the light guide body together with the covering body are integrated with the LED element mounted on the substrate by means of insert molding using a transparent resin material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21V 8/00 - Use of light guides, e.g. fibre optic devices, in lighting devices or systems
  • F21Y 115/10 - Light-emitting diodes [LED]
  • B60Q 3/20 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors mounted on specific fittings of passenger or driving compartments
  • B60Q 3/64 - Arrangement of lighting devices for vehicle interiors; Lighting devices specially adapted for vehicle interiors characterised by optical aspects using light guides for a single lighting device
  • F21S 2/00 - Systems of lighting devices, not provided for in main groups  or , e.g. of modular construction
  • F21W 106/00 - Interior vehicle lighting devices
  • F21S 41/141 - Light emitting diodes [LED]
  • F21S 41/19 - Attachment of light sources or lamp holders
  • F21S 41/24 - Light guides
  • F21S 45/50 - Waterproofing
  • F21W 102/00 - Exterior vehicle lighting devices for illuminating purposes

44.

STORAGE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2020041063
Publication Number 2021/106503
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-02
Publication Date 2021-06-03
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Umeda Kenji
  • Sakamoto Shigeki

Abstract

Provided is a storage device which has excellent usability and on which an object is hardly hung. This storage device installed inside a cabin of an automobile comprises: a design panel positioned on a seat back, a door trim, a console, or a cargo room; and a sheet-like stretchable pocket attached to an attachment surface so as to be adjacent to the design panel. In the normal direction of the design panel, the outer surface of the design panel and the outer surface of the stretchable pocket are positioned approximately coplanar with each other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A47C 7/62 - Accessories for chairs
  • B32B 27/00 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • B32B 1/00 - Layered products essentially having a general shape other than plane
  • B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for

45.

ON-VEHICLE SMART DEVICE ACCOMMODATION APPARATUS

      
Application Number JP2020040752
Publication Number 2021/095554
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-30
Publication Date 2021-05-20
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nishio Eiichiro
  • Funamura Kazuhiko

Abstract

This accommodation apparatus is provided with an extraction/insertion opening for a smart device. The opening is provided in a vehicle cabin so as to face the interior design surface of a vehicle. The accommodation apparatus is formed such that the smart device inserted through the opening is held at an insertion-end position, and a cleaner element is provided so as to be in pressure-contact with the outer surface of the smart device during the insertion of the smart device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
  • H04M 1/11 - Supports for sets, e.g. incorporating armrests

46.

STORAGE DEVICE AND COVER BODY FOR STORAGE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2020030680
Publication Number 2021/075137
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-12
Publication Date 2021-04-22
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Taniguchi Katsuhiko
  • Doi Atsushi

Abstract

Provided are a storage device and a cover body for the storage device with which a clearance that exposes an internal structure can be blocked without degrading design. In this cover body (5) for a storage device, a clearance (27) is formed between an end section of a shutter (23) and upper left and right surface decorative sections (11, 12), the end section of the shutter (23) on the clearance (27) side is configured by a shield member (25), and the shield member (25) extends toward between the upper left and right surface decorative sections (11, 12) and a frame-side rail section (21) and reaches a lower side of each of the upper left and right surface decorative sections (11, 12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • B60N 3/00 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for
  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated

47.

CLIP AND CLIP MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2020030679
Publication Number 2021/065214
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-12
Publication Date 2021-04-08
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Isomura Tsunehisa

Abstract

Provided are a clip that has excellent precision and can reliably adhere to a target member to make the same waterproof, and a clip manufacturing method. A clip 10 has an edge part 24 molded by a parting line between a second mold that molds a second fitting part 17 side and a first mold that molds a first fitting part 11 side at a tip part 22 of a flange part 21, the edge part 24 being spaced upward on the second fitting part 17 side with respect to a contact surface 23 of the tip part 22 that contacts a door inner panel.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/44 - Removing or ejecting moulded articles for undercut articles
  • F16B 19/00 - Bolts without screw-thread; Pins, including deformable elements; Rivets

48.

CUP HOLDER

      
Application Number JP2020031218
Publication Number 2021/065233
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-19
Publication Date 2021-04-08
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Kondo Koji

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a cup holder capable of preventing operation failure or generation of abnormal sounds caused by adhesion of a liquid or dust. A cup holder (1) is provided with: a holder body (2) that stores a container; and an arm (3) that holds the container cooperatively with the holder body (2). The arm (3) includes an upper arm piece (10), a lower arm piece (11), and a hinge connection (12) that connects the lower part of the upper arm piece (10) and the upper part of the lower arm piece. The arm (3) is an integrated molding made of a resin, and the hinge connection (12) is a thin hinge formed by a thin part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated

49.

CLIP AND CLIP MOUNTING STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2020029904
Publication Number 2021/049209
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-04
Publication Date 2021-03-18
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sawano, Kota

Abstract

This clip is provided with a male member including a head section and a rod-shaped pin section, and a female member including: a cylindrical section that is inserted in a mounting hole formed in a mounting member and that has the pin section inserted into the inner side thereof; a first engagement claw that is provided to the cylindrical section and that engages with the pin section at each of a first insertion position of the pin section and a second insertion position further inward in the insertion direction than the first insertion position; and a second engagement claw that is provided to the cylindrical section and that engages with the edge of the mounting hole when the cylindrical section is inserted in the mounting hole. The external shape of the head section is larger than the external shape of the female member. The pin section is provided with: a permitting section that permits elastic deformation of the second engagement claw toward the inner side of the cylindrical section when the pin section is in the first insertion position; and a preventive section that is positioned closer to the head section side than the permitting section and that supports the second engagement claw from the inner side of the cylindrical section and prevents elastic deformation of the second claw section toward the inner side of the cylindrical section when the pin section is in the second insertion position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 19/10 - Hollow rivets; Multi-part rivets fastened by expanding mechanically

50.

CORD LOCK

      
Application Number JP2020032565
Publication Number 2021/049323
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-28
Publication Date 2021-03-18
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Piao Xianyong

Abstract

Provided is a cord lock comprising a cord lock main body and a case which houses same. The cord lock main body is such that locking on a cord is released by means of a pulling action to reduce the degree of insertion of a portion of a male member into an insertion passage. The case forms a tubular shape with openings on both ends through which the cord can be passed and interlocks with the cord lock main body side in a manner allowing the case to be reciprocally moved along the tubular axis direction. When the case is moved forward, the pulling action is carried out with a first engagement part of the case engaging with an engagement-receiving part of the male member. When the case is moved backward, the pulling action is carried out with a second engagement part of the case engaging with the engagement-receiving part of the male member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A44B 11/26 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts with push-button fastenings
  • A44B 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

51.

SHOELACE-FASTENING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2020032566
Publication Number 2021/049324
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-08-28
Publication Date 2021-03-18
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Kawaguchi Manabu

Abstract

The present invention comprises: a knot substitution member to which left and right parts of a shoelace that extend from a shoe are fastened in a given position via the extension parts, the knot substitution member being configured so as to be unfastened from the extending parts by a movement operation that follows along the extending parts and is effected by a force of at least a prescribed magnitude, and refastened to the extension parts due to stopping of the movement operation; and a linking member that connects the knot substitution member and an upper of the shoe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A43C 7/08 - Clamps drawn tight by laces
  • A43C 11/20 - Fastenings with tightening devices mounted on the tongue

52.

VEHICLE INTERIOR MEMBER AND VEHICLE INTERIOR MEMBER MANUFACTURING METHOD

      
Application Number JP2020023513
Publication Number 2020/262094
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-16
Publication Date 2020-12-30
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Umeda Kenji

Abstract

Provided is vehicle interior member that can suppress the reflection of light to the outside, and that can reduce glare from whatever angle a passenger views the member. A cross-section of a groove 6 formed in a vehicle interior member 4 is substantially V-shaped, and is constituted by two flat surfaces, a first reflective surface 7 and a second reflective surface 8. The groove 6 has a groove angle θ of 32 degrees, and the reflectivity at a light receiving surface 5 is no more than 2.0%.

IPC Classes  ?

53.

BUMPER ATTACHMENT

      
Application Number JP2020024555
Publication Number 2020/262355
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-23
Publication Date 2020-12-30
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Masuda Naoyuki

Abstract

[Problem] To reliably prevent a bumper attachment from falling off without compromising operability during assembly. [Solution] A bumper attachment 1 for attaching a bumper face 3 to a vehicle body 4 comprises: a main body part 18; a vehicle body coupling part 19 which is provided on the main body part and couples with the vehicle body; and an elastic claw 20 which is provided on the main body part and engages with a retaining opening 15 formed in the bumper face. The elastic claw includes a beam part 35 which extends from the main body part and is flexible, and a claw part 36 projecting to a side from a tip end of the beam part. The claw part has a rear catching surface 41 that catches on an opening wall 65 of the retaining opening, and the rear catching surface is provided with an uneven shape 51.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 19/24 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles
  • F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
  • F16B 5/10 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of bayonet connections

54.

DISPLAY DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR, AND INSTRUMENT PANEL PROVIDED WITH DISPLAY DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2020021335
Publication Number 2020/246382
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-29
Publication Date 2020-12-10
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Doi Atsushi
  • Fukuda Tsuyoshi
  • Fukushima Keisuke
  • Nishio Eiichiro

Abstract

Provided is a display device having any surface shape. The display device is provided with a display, a resin member, and a transparent layer. The display includes a first surface on which video is displayed, a second surface positioned on the side opposite to the first surface, and a lateral surface spreading so as to range from the first surface to the second surface. The resin member includes an inner wall surface at least partially facing the lateral surface of the display, a first surface connected to the inner wall surface and positioned on the same side as the first surface of the display, and a second surface connected to the inner wall surface and positioned on the same side as the second surface of the display. The transparent layer includes a second surface spreading so as to contact the first surface of the display and the first surface of the resin member and a first surface positioned on the side opposite to the second surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/16 - Making multilayered or multicoloured articles
  • B29C 45/26 - Moulds
  • B60K 35/00 - Arrangement or adaptations of instruments
  • G09F 9/00 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements
  • G02F 1/1333 - Constructional arrangements

55.

PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE FOR BATTERY PACK

      
Application Number JP2020020219
Publication Number 2020/241466
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-22
Publication Date 2020-12-03
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Okabayashi Shunsuke

Abstract

Provided is a pressure relief valve which is for a battery pack and is attached to an opening formed in a pack case of a battery pack. This pressure relief valve for a battery pack is provided with: a case which has a discharge hole and a valve mechanism for opening/closing the discharge hole, the discharge hole communicating with the opening when the pressure relief valve for the battery pack is attached to the opening; and a cover that is attached to the case and forms, between the cover and the case, a passage for discharging a gas discharged from the discharge hole. The valve mechanism is provided with: a valve member configured to close the discharge hole; and a biasing part that biases the valve member to a closed position which is a position at which the valve member closes the discharge hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 2/12 - Vent plugs or other mechanical arrangements for facilitating escape of gases
  • F16K 17/04 - Safety valves; Equalising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
  • H01M 2/10 - Mountings; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders

56.

RETAINER FOR MOUNTING BUMPER

      
Application Number JP2020018583
Publication Number 2020/241197
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-05-07
Publication Date 2020-12-03
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sawano, Kota

Abstract

A retainer for mounting a bumper is provided with: a support part by which an upper surface part forming an upper surface of a bumper having a U-shaped cross-section is supported from a back surface; a first upper regulation part which is in contact with the upper surface part of the bumper disposed in a reference position with the upper surface part supported by the support part, the first upper regulation part regulating the position of the bumper in a mounting direction of the bumper and, when a moving force produced in the bumper disposed in the reference position and acting in the mounting direction is greater than or equal to a predetermined force, removing the positional regulation of the bumper; and a second upper regulation part which is in contact with the upper surface part of the bumper disposed in the reference position, and which regulates the position of the bumper in a detaching direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 19/24 - Arrangements for mounting bumpers on vehicles

57.

MULTIPURPOSE SUPPORT BRACKET FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2020015202
Publication Number 2020/217920
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-02
Publication Date 2020-10-29
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sakai Masaru
  • Kondo Masataka

Abstract

This multipurpose support bracket for a vehicle is provided with: a resin molded body formed by integrating a base part and a ring part by means of a middle part so as to form a space in which the ring part is the entrance and one surface of the base part is the back wall; and, as an insertion during molding of the resin molded body, a bolt body integrated with the resin molded body in a state in which the bolt head is positioned inside of the base part and the bolt shaft projects from the center of the other surface of the base part. This support bracket is made to be provided in a vehicle cabin by screwing the bolt shaft into a screw hole formed in the vehicle body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
  • B60R 7/08 - Disposition of racks, clips, or the like
  • B60R 7/10 - Disposition of racks, clips, or the like for supporting hats, clothes or clothes hangers
  • A47G 29/00 - Supports, holders, or containers for household use, not provided for in groups or
  • F16B 45/00 - Hooks; Eyes

58.

CORD FASTENER

      
Application Number JP2020014777
Publication Number 2020/204023
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-31
Publication Date 2020-10-08
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Piao Xianyong

Abstract

The objective of the present invention is to provide a cord fastener with which it is possible to achieve a simple and consistent operation that is easy to conceptualize. A cord fastener 10 includes a case 12 accommodating a pair of sliders 16, 17, and a first slider 16 and a second slider 17 accommodated in the case 12, wherein, when a cord 1 that has been passed therethrough is being compressed, a projecting portion 25b of the second slider 17 catches on the cord 1 being compressed, thereby raising the second slider 17, and projecting portions 25a, 25b face one another, thereby locking the cord 1 between the projecting portions 25a, 25b.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A44B 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • A44B 11/10 - Buckles; Similar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts frictionally engaging surface of straps with clamping devices sliding wedge

59.

WINDSHIELD DEVICE FOR SADDLE-TYPE VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2019050354
Publication Number 2020/194947
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-23
Publication Date 2020-10-01
Owner
  • NIFCO INC. (Japan)
  • HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Naoi Hajime
  • Ishida Shinichiro
  • Hara Naoki

Abstract

[Problem] To configure a windshield device for a saddle-type vehicle, the windshield device comprising a screen for which the height can be adjusted, wherein the structure is simple, the number of components is small, and manufacturing cost can be suppressed. [Solution] The present invention comprises: a screen 5; a holder 11 that holds the screen; a bracket 12 fixed to a vehicle body side member 7; a guide hole 71 provided in the bracket; an arm 13 provided between the holder and the bracket; a first shaft 51 that rotatably connects the holder and the bracket, and is provided so as to be movable along the guide hole; a second shaft 52 arranged parallel to the first shaft and connecting the holder and one end of the arm; a third shaft 53 arranged parallel to the first shaft and connecting the bracket and the other end of the arm; and an operation member 15 provided in the end part of the first shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

60.

WINDSHIELD DEVICE FOR SADDLE RIDE TYPE VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2020011487
Publication Number 2020/196037
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-16
Publication Date 2020-10-01
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Naoi Hajime

Abstract

[Problem] To prevent foreign matter such as water and dust from entering a gap between members and causing a malfunction in a windshield device for a saddle ride type vehicle, comprising a height-adjustable screen. [Solution] The windshield device for a saddle ride type vehicle is provided with: a holder 11 for holding the screen; a bracket 12 fixed to a vehicle body side member 7; a guide hole 71 provided in the bracket; a first shaft 51 that couples the holder and the bracket rotatably and is installed movably along the guide hole; and an operation member (15) for unlocking a locked state in which the first shaft is fixed at a predetermined position, in response to an operation by a driver. The operation member is mounted slidably relative to the first shaft in the axial direction, and is provided with a communication hole for communicating the inside and outside which is extended in the axial direction of the first shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

61.

CLIP FOR FASTENING OUTER COVER

      
Application Number JP2020012401
Publication Number 2020/196305
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-19
Publication Date 2020-10-01
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Chinomi Yuhei

Abstract

This clip for fastening an outer cover makes it possible for an outer cover, which covers a foamed body while being held by the foamed body, to be restrained on the foamed body-side by the fastening of a part to be fastened provided on the outer cover underside, wherein the clip for fastening an outer cover comprises a base that is held by the foamed body, a pair of projecting walls erected so as to oppose the base, and fastening parts that extend in the width direction of the projecting walls from side portions of the projecting walls and that are capable of sliding in a direction substantially parallel to the base or the horizontal direction, the clip being configured such that the part to be fastened is sandwiched in between the fastening parts and is elastically fastened. Due to this configuration, since the fastening part bends in the horizontal direction towards the base, the overall height of the clip can be designed to be low, and a greater degree of freedom is achieved relative to the size of the foamed body and the shape of the groove etc. for disposing the clip provided on the foamed body-side.

IPC Classes  ?

62.

ASSIST GRIP

      
Application Number JP2020008072
Publication Number 2020/179626
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-02-27
Publication Date 2020-09-10
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hirama Taku

Abstract

Provided is an assist grip which is easy to assemble and robust. This assist grip comprises: a grip main body 10; a hinge member 20 which constitutes a rotating shaft of the grip main body 10, is interposed between a vehicle interior panel and the grip main body 10, and rotatably supports the grip main body 10; a shaft member 5 which is interposed between the grip main body 10 and the hinge member 20 and which constitutes the rotating shaft of the grip main body 10; and a cap body 40 which is fitted to the hinge member 20. The cap body 40 has a stopper part 50 which engages with a latched part 8 and restricts the shaft member 5 from sliding in direction X, the axis of rotation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/02 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of hand grips or straps

63.

VEHICLE-MOUNTED CAMERA BRACKET

      
Application Number JP2020002687
Publication Number 2020/162244
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-27
Publication Date 2020-08-13
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tachibana Norihide

Abstract

The present invention is provided with: an abutting part with respect to a front end section of a vehicle-mounted camera; a first support part that receives, from a rear side, a first supported part provided to the vehicle-mounted camera on a rear side from the abutting part; and second support parts that are respectively provided to the left and right on the rear side from the first support part and that receive a rear end section of the vehicle-mounted camera therebetween. In each of the left and right second support parts, an elastic holding piece is provided, the elastic holding piece allowing an upward movement operation of the rear end section side of the vehicle-mounted camera by an elastic deformation with the first supported part serving as a pivot from a state in which the first supported part is received in the first support part, and elastically returning to an end position of the movement operation and engaging with the second supported part provided to the vehicle-mounted camera.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle

64.

BRACKET FOR VEHICLE-MOUNTED CAMERA

      
Application Number JP2020001465
Publication Number 2020/158449
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-17
Publication Date 2020-08-06
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tachibana Norihide

Abstract

This bracket for a vehicle-mounted camera is provided with a base part which is fixed to the vehicle interior side of a window glass, and an engaging piece which, by a sliding movement operation of the vehicle-mounted camera, engages an engagement part with the end of the vehicle-mounted camera located to the back relative to said movement. The engaging piece has a fixed end which is integrated with the base part, and a free end which is disposed at an interval from the fixed end in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The engagement part is disposed on the free end, the aforementioned movement operation is allowed by elastic deformation of the engaging piece by the engagement part contacting the vehicle-mounted camera, and further, the engagement part is engaged by the elastic return of the engaging piece at the end position of the aforementioned movement operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 11/04 - Mounting of cameras operative during drive; Arrangement of controls thereof relative to the vehicle

65.

SOCKET DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2020000155
Publication Number 2020/145264
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-07
Publication Date 2020-07-16
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Fujiwara Kensuke

Abstract

An inner cylinder body has split grooves respectively disposed on both sides of a cylinder axis and continuing in a direction crossing the cylinder axis. An outer cylinder body has an introduction hole that communicates with the split grooves. A stopper is provided with: a pair of leg parts that are introduced into one of the split grooves through the introduction hole and locate an intermediate part, which is located between the top end and the base end, inside the inner cylinder body; a connection part that connects the base ends of the pair of leg parts; and a stopper part that prevents the leg parts from coming out of the split groove after being introduced. A connecting object to be received is engaged at the intermediate part of the stopper.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 37/086 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of latching members pushed radially by spring-like elements
  • F16L 37/14 - Joints secured by inserting between mating surfaces an element, e.g. a piece of wire, a pin, a chain

66.

TIE STRAP FOR APERTURE ADJUSTMENT

      
Application Number JP2019045213
Publication Number 2020/105615
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-19
Publication Date 2020-05-28
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Kawaguchi Gaku

Abstract

Engaging parts (50) and engaged parts (60), which fit together and can be brought into contact with and separated from each other, are formed respectively on vertically overlapping, opposing surfaces of an upper-side strap (40) and a lower-side strap (30). The engaging parts and/or the engaged parts are formed in plurality along the direction of contact/separation between a base part (e.g. an outer-side sheet part (26)) and a moving part (e.g. an inner-side sheet part (25)), and the distance between the base part (e.g. the outer-side sheet part (26)) and the moving part (e.g. the inner-side sheet part (25)) is made adjustable thereby. A guide part (70) for allowing reception of the upper-side strap (30) in an overlapping state is provided on the lower-side strap (40).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A43C 11/22 - Fastening devices with elastic tightening parts between pairs of eyelets, e.g. clamps, springs, bands
  • A44B 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass

67.

LOCKING DEVICE FOR OPENING/CLOSING BODY

      
Application Number JP2019037966
Publication Number 2020/075522
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-26
Publication Date 2020-04-16
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Kojima Wataru

Abstract

Provided is a locking device comprising: a housing; a rod that slides in and out of the housing and is capable of being switched between a locking position for keeping an opening/closing body closed with respect to an opening portion of a fixed body and an unlocking position; an operating member capable of switching the rod from the locking position to the unlocking position by sliding against a biasing force; an actuating member interposed between the rod and the operating member; and a key cylinder that enables restriction of movement of the operating member at the locking position of the rod, wherein the key cylinder has a cam provided on the lower side thereof and capable of rotating integrally, and is switched, by a stopper portion formed in the cam for disabling movement of the actuating member, between a locked state where the movement of the operating member is restricted and an unlocked state where the movement of the operating member is enabled.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 83/30 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like for glove compartments
  • E05C 21/00 - Arrangement or combinations of wing fastening, securing, or holding devices, not covered by any single one of main groups
  • B60R 7/06 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space mounted on or below dashboards

68.

FUEL FILTER DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2019038813
Publication Number 2020/075581
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-01
Publication Date 2020-04-16
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sasaki Hiroshi
  • Yamada Shokei
  • Matsuda Shohei

Abstract

[Problem] To securely prevent a decrease in filter performance due to filter fabric slipping due to external forces. [Solution] The invention comprises a filter fabric 2 formed in a pouch shape, a framework member 3 disposed on the interior of the filter fabric, and a connecting member 4 connected to a fuel-pump-side member. The framework member includes an inner flange section 15 located on the inner side of the filter fabric. The connecting member includes an outer flange section 22 located on the outer side of the filter fabric. A peripheral edge section 32 of an opening 31 provided in the filter fabric is sandwiched between the inner flange section and the outer flange section, and central sections of the inner flange section and the outer flange section are respectively provided with center holes 13, 21 that serve as communicating paths communicating between the inside and the outside of the filter fabric. The outer flange section is provided with a seal rib 25 that compresses the filter fabric to ensure a seal, a welding rib 26 that joins the framework member and the connecting member by welding, and an anti-slippage rib 27 that suppresses slippage of the filter fabric.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02M 37/44 - Filters structurally associated with pumps
  • B01D 29/13 - Supported filter elements
  • B01D 35/02 - Filters adapted for location in special places, e.g. pipe-lines, pumps, stop-cocks
  • F02M 37/32 - Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines, e.g. arrangements in the feeding system characterised by filters or filter arrangements
  • F02M 37/50 - Filters arranged in or on fuel tanks

69.

ASSIST GRIP

      
Application Number JP2019038664
Publication Number 2020/071341
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-01
Publication Date 2020-04-09
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yuda Shuichi

Abstract

An assist grip is provided with which it is possible to select whether to link the assist grip to the opening and closing of a door. The assist grip 10 has: a grip movable body 11 having a grip main body 26; a wire 47 and startup link member 66 that are connected to the grip movable body 11 and are interposed between the door and the grip main body 26; a sliding part 41 that is connected to the wire 47 and is linked to a rotation part 27 of the grip main body 26; and a latch structure that locks the sliding part 41. When a grasping part 35 is pushed, the sliding part 41 is locked by the latch structure, and the grip main body 26 is restricted together with the sliding part 41.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/02 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of hand grips or straps

70.

CLIP

      
Application Number JP2019032561
Publication Number 2020/040173
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-08-21
Publication Date 2020-02-27
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hattori Kenji

Abstract

This clip comprises: a head part; a shaft part; a pin provided with first and second to-be-engaged parts provided to the shaft part; and a grommet provided with a flange part having an insertion hole, a leg part, an engaging part that becomes engaged with/disengaged from the to-be-engaged parts. The pin has the engaging part near the inner periphery of the insertion hole of the flange part. The pin has guide grooves formed between the first and second to-be-engaged parts so as to guide the movement of the pin in a state of being movably engaged with the engaging part. Switching between a temporary fixing state and a real fixing state is conducted through movement of the shaft part associated with guiding by the guide grooves. In addition, when the pin in the real fixing state is rotated and moved in the pull-up direction associated with guiding by the guide grooves, engagement between the engaging part and the second to-be-engaged part is released so as to enable engagement of the first to-be-engaged part with the engaging part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 19/10 - Hollow rivets; Multi-part rivets fastened by expanding mechanically

71.

PLANAR HEAT GENERATING BODY AND VEHICLE WINDSHIELD DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2019029647
Publication Number 2020/022520
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-29
Publication Date 2020-01-30
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Kasetani Yasuki

Abstract

Provided are a planar heat generating body and a vehicle windshield device that are capable of effectively suppressing adhesion of foreign matter thereto. The planar heat generating body comprises: a heat generating wire that repeatedly folds so as to cover a surface surrounded by an outline; and a conducting wire for supplying current to the heat generating wire, that has a lower electrical resistance than the heat generating wire, as a result of having a greater width than the heat generating wire, and follows the outline.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 3/20 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater
  • B60S 1/60 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for signalling devices, e.g. reflectors

72.

PLATE-SHAPED HEAT GENERATING BODY AND VEHICLE WINDSHIELD DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2019029648
Publication Number 2020/022521
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-29
Publication Date 2020-01-30
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Kasetani Yasuki

Abstract

The present invention comprises: a camera cover; a camera unit positioned inside the camera cover; a light-shielding hood positioned inside the camera cover; and a planar heat generating body for heating the light-shielding hood. The planar heat generating body comprises: a conductive section comprising a heat generating wire laid out in a planar shape; an insulating film that covers the entire conductive section; and a planar thermal conductor covering at least part of the conductive section having the insulating film interposed therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 3/20 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater
  • B60S 1/60 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for signalling devices, e.g. reflectors

73.

NOZZLE DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2019026845
Publication Number 2020/017363
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-07-05
Publication Date 2020-01-23
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Nezu Mikio

Abstract

A nozzle device 1 has a body section 10 that comprises a body section first member 11 and a body section second member 22 and that houses components in an interior housing space 21, a movable nozzle 30 that is housed in the housing space 21, and a coil spring 2 that is disposed between the movable nozzle 30 and the body section 10. When air is supplied to a body section-side channel 23 from below, the air flows along an air guidance section 27 by way of the route in the air guidance section 27 being changed by the Coanda effect, flows into a space between an air reception section 36 and the air guidance section 27, and is guided into the air reception section 36. The air is pressurized in the air reception section 36 and pushes up the movable nozzle 30.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05B 15/74 - Arrangements for moving spray heads automatically to or from the working position using hydraulic or pneumatic means driven by the discharged fluid
  • B60H 3/00 - Other air-treating devices

74.

LID URGING STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2019021526
Publication Number 2019/235352
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-30
Publication Date 2019-12-12
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Watanabe Yasuhiro

Abstract

A lid urging structure according to the present invention includes: a housing; a lid that is pivotably supported on the housing via a link member and that is switched among a closed position where the lid closes an opening in the housing, a first position in the middle of opening from the closed position, a second position located further in an opening direction, and a fully open position; and an urging member that urges the lid in a closing direction at the closed position and, when the lid is pivoted from the closing direction to the second position by overcoming the urging force and, as a result, the urging direction is reversed, enables switching from the second position to the fully open position by the urging force. The urging member is formed of a plurality of springs disposed between the link member and the housing. The operating force for pivoting the lid from the closed position to the first position or a position near the first position by overcoming the urging force and the urging force that urges the lid such that the lid is pivoted from the first position or a position near the first position to the closed position are adjusted by means of the balance between the springs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/05 - Inlet covers
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • E05B 83/34 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like for fuel inlet covers essentially flush with the vehicle surface
  • F16C 11/04 - Pivotal connections

75.

SLIDE TYPE LID STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2019017434
Publication Number 2019/220898
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-24
Publication Date 2019-11-21
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Izume Tomoharu

Abstract

A slide type lid structure that is provided with a sheet base material capable of being curved and displaced in a sliding direction and a plurality of rib materials arranged with an interval maintained in the sliding direction of the sheet base material on a side of a lower surface of the sheet base material, and that fits both ends of the rib materials into guide grooves provided on both sides of an opening of an apparatus body and partially having a curved groove part to be slid along the guide grooves to open and close the opening, the slide type lid structure being characterized in that the sheet base material has a multiplicity of parts to be pivotally supported that are positioned on both sides of the lower surface and provided with a prescribed interval maintained in a longitudinal direction, the rib materials have rib uppers that are arranged inside the parts to be pivotally supported on the both sides and capable of contacting and separating from the lower surface of the sheet base material, pivotally supporting parts that fit into the parts to be pivotally supported, and protrusion parts that are fitted into the guide grooves, and are supported to be rotatable or swingable about the pivotally supporting parts with respect to the sheet base material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B65D 43/14 - Non-removable lids or covers
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space

76.

RESIN MOLDED ARTICLE WHICH CONSTITUTES ELECTROSTATIC-CAPACITANCE TYPE OPERATION DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2019017354
Publication Number 2019/216215
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-24
Publication Date 2019-11-14
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Doi Atsushi

Abstract

This resin molded article is molded by using an electrode sheet as an insert in a state where one surface of the electrode sheet is closely attached to an inner surface which serves as the inner side of the operation surface, the electrode sheet being formed by using, as a base material, a thermoplastic synthetic resin sheet which outputs an electrical signal according to the amount of change of electrostatic capacitance generated by a contact operation with respect to the operation surface. At least the whole or a part of the inner surface is formed in a three-dimensionally curved surface, and a passage is formed in the electrode sheet so as allow a molten resin flowing in through a gate formed in a die which comes into contact with the other surface of the electrode sheet during molding to pass toward one surface side of the electrode sheet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01H 36/00 - Switches actuated by change of magnetic field or of electric field, e.g. by change of relative position of magnet and switch, by shielding
  • H01H 11/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of electric switches

77.

SLIP RING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2018048130
Publication Number 2019/138905
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-27
Publication Date 2019-07-18
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Saotome Masataka
  • Nishida Ryuhei
  • Hirano Yoichi

Abstract

Provided is a slip ring device provided with: a slip ring module having a slip ring with which a resin molded article is integrated on an outer periphery near one end of a cylindrical shape by insert molding and which is electrically in contact with a fixed-side brush, the slip ring module also having a connection terminal of which one end is connected to the slip ring and the other end protrudes toward the other end of the cylindrical shape, and a seal ring mounted on an outer peripheral part between the slip ring and the other end of the connection terminal; and a seal member provided to a housing accommodating a motor mechanism part that is connected to the other end of the connection terminal, or provided to a finishing member secured to said housing, the seal member being in contact with the seal ring; wherein the seal ring comprises a steel-based metal and is configured to be integrated with the resin molded article by insert molding together with the slip ring and the connection terminal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/10 - Casings or enclosures characterised by the shape, form or construction thereof with arrangements for protection from ingress, e.g. of water or fingers
  • H01R 39/00 - Rotary current collectors, distributors or interrupters
  • H02K 9/19 - Arrangements for cooling or ventilating for machines with closed casing and closed-circuit cooling using a liquid cooling medium, e.g. oil
  • H02K 13/00 - Structural associations of current collectors with motors or generators, e.g. brush mounting plates or connections to windings; Disposition of current collectors in motors or generators; Arrangements for improving commutation

78.

ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE FOR HOLE PLUG

      
Application Number JP2018040190
Publication Number 2019/130792
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-29
Publication Date 2019-07-04
Owner
  • TOYOTA SHATAI KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
  • NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kabeya, Satoshi
  • Sato, Takehiro

Abstract

An attachment structure for a hole plug is provided with: a first member to be attached in which a first attachment hole is formed; a second member to be attached in which a second attachment hole larger in diameter than the first attachment hole is formed and over which the first member to be attached is superposed; a cylindrical outer peripheral wall part inserted through the first attachment hole and the second attachment hole; and a hole plug having a blocking part that closes the interior of the outer peripheral wall part, an annular flange part that extends outward in the radial direction of the outer peripheral wall part from an end on the side opposite in the insertion direction of the outer peripheral wall part and that covers a part around the second attachment hole, and a hook part that protrudes radially outward from a side at the end along the insertion direction of the outer peripheral wall part and engages with an edge part of the first attachment hole. When a reverse surface of the flange part is in contact with both the edge part of the first attachment hole and an edge part of the second attachment hole, the portion of the flange part in contact with the edge part of the second attachment hole is thicker than the portion in contact with the edge part of the first attachment hole.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 13/14 - Detachable closure members; Means for tightening closures attached exclusively by spring action or elastic action

79.

SENSOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING SAME

      
Application Number JP2018046768
Publication Number 2019/131375
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-19
Publication Date 2019-07-04
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ochiai Hiroshi
  • Izume Tomoharu

Abstract

[Problem] To provide: a sensor assembly having a vibration body, wherein the sensor assembly can be simply, efficiently, and reliably attached to the back surface, etc., of a bumper; and a method for attaching the sensor assembly. [Solution] A sensor assembly (1) has: a cylindrical first case (5); a first assembly (3) having a vibration body (7) temporarily held in the first case (5), and a pressing member (12) slideably supported by the first case (5); and a second assembly (4) having a second case (34) to be fastened to the first case (5), and a substrate (35) that controls the vibration body (7). After the first case (5) is secured to an attachment member, the pressing member (12) is pressed, releasing the temporary holding of the vibration body (7) and pressing against the attachment member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/521 - Constructional features
  • F16B 5/07 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of multiple interengaging protrusions on the surfaces, e.g. hooks, coils
  • G01S 15/93 - Sonar systems specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes
  • B60R 19/48 - Bumpers, i.e. impact receiving or absorbing members for protecting vehicles or fending off blows from other vehicles or objects combined with, or convertible into, other devices or objects, e.g. bumpers combined with road brushes, bumpers convertible into beds

80.

HOLE PLUG

      
Application Number JP2018040191
Publication Number 2019/130793
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-29
Publication Date 2019-07-04
Owner
  • TOYOTA SHATAI KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
  • NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kabeya, Satoshi
  • Sato, Takehiro

Abstract

This hole plug has: a tubular outer circumferential wall part inserted into an attachment hole formed in a member receiving attachment; a blocking part provided on the inside of the outer circumferential wall part in bridging fashion and blocking the interior of the outer circumferential wall part; an annular flange part bulging radially outward from the outer circumferential wall part from the end of the outer circumferential wall part in the direction opposite the insertion direction and covering the periphery of the attachment hole; a hook part protruding radially outward from the insertion-direction end of the outer circumferential wall part and engaging the edge of the attachment hole; and a plurality of recesses which are formed in the base-end surface of the flange part in the circumferential direction of the flange part with intervals therebetween, and the bottom portions of which assume the shape of a flat surface or a curved surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16J 13/14 - Detachable closure members; Means for tightening closures attached exclusively by spring action or elastic action

81.

SHEET HEATER, AND WINDSHIELD DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2018047005
Publication Number 2019/124498
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-20
Publication Date 2019-06-27
Owner
  • NIFCO INC. (Japan)
  • KURABE INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kasetani Taiki
  • Nagai Toshikazu
  • Suzuki Tatsunori

Abstract

A sheet heater comprises a sheet form heating unit configured from a wire heater. The heating unit comprises a first heating unit positioned along a peripheral edge of the area subject to heating, and a second heating unit positioned at an area surrounded by the first heating unit. The second heating unit comprises a plurality of meandering parts, with mutually adjacent meandering parts overlapping each other in the meandering direction. In the heating unit, the width (WL) of the wire heater is greater than the width (WP) between mutually adjacent wire heaters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05B 3/20 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater
  • B60S 1/02 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices
  • H05B 3/10 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor
  • H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields

82.

AN OIL PAN STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2017042830
Publication Number 2019/106759
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-11-29
Publication Date 2019-06-06
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Davies Matt
  • Garrett Steve
  • Chapman Paul

Abstract

An oil pan structure for an internal combustion engine, includes an oil pan having a main body portion forming a main oil chamber with a main opening therein, and an additional portion forming an additional oil chamber with an additional opening therein, the additional portion being integrally formed with the main body portion; and a seal member engaging the oil pan, and including a frame portion arranged on the main body portion to form a seal member opening matched with the main opening, and a side plate covering the additional opening of the additional portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01M 11/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups

83.

HEATING DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2018042229
Publication Number 2019/098261
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-15
Publication Date 2019-05-23
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Ochiai Hiroshi

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a heating device that is for an outside-vehicle information acquisition means, has high heating efficiency, can be made thin, and has a high degree of freedom in the layout of a heater. [Solution] A heating device 100 heats a window glass portion Wa located on an information acquisition path of an outside-vehicle information acquisition means 50 that is disposed inside the vehicle and that acquires information from outside the vehicle, the heating device comprising: a hood 10 provided inside the vehicle, below the information acquisition path 5 of the outside-vehicle information acquisition means 50; and a heating element 20 provided on the surface or inside of the hood 10 and having a PTC heater layer 21.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60S 1/60 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for signalling devices, e.g. reflectors
  • B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
  • H05B 3/14 - Heating elements characterised by the composition or nature of the materials or by the arrangement of the conductor characterised by the composition or nature of the conductive material the material being non-metallic
  • H05B 3/20 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater
  • H05B 3/84 - Heating arrangements specially adapted for transparent or reflecting areas, e.g. for demisting or de-icing windows, mirrors or vehicle windshields

84.

LID DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2018037890
Publication Number 2019/078082
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-10-11
Publication Date 2019-04-25
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Horikawa Jumpei

Abstract

A lid device is provided comprising a drive device for a lock mechanism that locks a lid member, and a push lifter, wherein the lid device can be mounted without interfering with an attachment part. A lid device 1 comprises: a filler box 2; a lid body 3 that is turnably attached to the filler box 2 via a hinge part 3C; and a lock mechanism unit 5 provided on the opposite side of the filler box 2 from the hinge part 3C. A drive motor 12 and a push lifter 13 of the lock mechanism unit 5 are disposed so that the length directions (LM, LP) of each face in a diagonal direction at an acute angle of θ°, the gap between the bottom end parts 12B and 13B of each becoming narrower. The lid device 1 is mounted in an attachment hole 6 while being turned about a turning fulcrum A adjacent to the hinge part 3C.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 83/34 - Locks for glove compartments, console boxes, fuel inlet covers or the like for fuel inlet covers essentially flush with the vehicle surface
  • B60K 15/05 - Inlet covers

85.

FLUID DISCHARGE MECHANISM AND SPRAY DEVICE FOR FLUID

      
Application Number JP2018035072
Publication Number 2019/073785
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-21
Publication Date 2019-04-18
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Nezu Mikio

Abstract

A fluid discharge mechanism is provided with: a valve chamber provided with a linking part linked to a pressurization space for a fluid, a first connecting path part formed on a side opposite from the linking part, and a second connecting path part formed in a location between the linking part and the first connecting path part; a main flow path connecting the second connecting path part and a discharge opening; a sub-flow path connecting the first connecting path part and the main flow path; and a valve body provided in the valve chamber and configured so as to move forward to the first connecting path part side when the pressurization space reaches a prescribed pressure and open the second connecting path part, thereby causing a discharge, and so as to move back to the linking part side after completion of the discharge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B05B 1/08 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to produce a jet, spray, or other discharge of particular shape or nature, e.g. in single drops of pulsating nature, e.g. delivering liquid in successive separate quantities
  • B05B 1/32 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means designed to control volume of flow, e.g. with adjustable passages in which a valve member forms part of the outlet opening
  • B60S 1/60 - Cleaning windscreens, windows, or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for signalling devices, e.g. reflectors
  • F16K 17/02 - Safety valves; Equalising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side

86.

CLIP

      
Application Number JP2018016127
Publication Number 2019/038990
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-19
Publication Date 2019-02-28
Owner
  • NIFCO INC. (Japan)
  • HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahashi Shohei
  • Shimosato Kota

Abstract

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a clip (11) having a grommet (12) and a pin (13), the clip (11) being configured so that design quality is not degraded and the clip (11) can be easily removed without damaging the clip (11) and members (14, 15) to which the clip (11) is attached. The cylindrical grommet (12) to be inserted into mounting holes (14a, 15a) in the members (14, 15) to which the clip (11) is to be attached has a grommet hole (18) into which the pin (13) is to be inserted. Depending on the position at which the pin (13) is inserted into the grommet (12), the grommet (12) is elastically deformed to enable the members (14, 15)to be mounted to each other and to be removed from each other. The flange (17) of the grommet (12) has an engagement hole (23) with which a tool is engaged to enable the removal of the clip (11) from the members (14, 15).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16B 19/10 - Hollow rivets; Multi-part rivets fastened by expanding mechanically

87.

BIASED STRUCTURE FOR LID

      
Application Number JP2018030624
Publication Number 2019/039423
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-20
Publication Date 2019-02-28
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hirama Taku

Abstract

The present invention comprises a spring body which has one end of the spring linked to a filler-port-forming body and the other end linked to a lid and is provided so as to be most elastically deformed at an intermediate position between the closed position and maximally open position of the lid, thereby biasing the lid. The spring body is linked to the lid so that the distance between the other end of the spring and center of rotation for the lid is variable, the distance being constant when the lid is in the closed and intermediate positions, on the increase as the lid proceeds from the intermediate position to maximally open position, and at maximum when the lid is in the maximally open position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/05 - Inlet covers
  • B62D 25/24 - Superstructure sub-units with access openings having movable or removable closures

88.

LID DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2018027277
Publication Number 2019/031196
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-20
Publication Date 2019-02-14
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Sonoda Shinichi

Abstract

A link mechanism (12) has a base (19), first and second links (20, 21) pivotally supported by the base (19), and a third link (22) pivotally supported by the first and second links (20, 21). The first to third links (20, 21, 22) are lighter than metal equivalents due to comprising resin and the like as the main constituent, but are thicker in order to ensure strength. The first to third links (20, 21, 22) are disposed so as to overlap one another in the displacement direction of the link mechanism (12), thereby controlling against increase in the space required in the rotation axis direction. A first groove (42) is provided in the first link (20) for the third link (22) to be inserted into with a lid (11) in the open position, thus preventing reduction in the range of motion of the link mechanism (12) due to the first and third links (20, 22) interfering with one another, and controlling against breakage or excess play in the third link (22) inserted into the first groove (42).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/05 - Inlet covers
  • B62J 35/00 - Fuel tanks specially adapted for motorcycles or engine-assisted cycles; Arrangements thereof

89.

OIL SEPARATOR

      
Application Number JP2018027639
Publication Number 2019/031224
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-24
Publication Date 2019-02-14
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakaya Hiroyuki
  • Takahashi Kenji
  • Utsu Keisuke

Abstract

Provided is an oil separator that precisely manages a gap between a gas introduction hole and a separation member and can secure stable and high separation performance. An oil separator 30 comprises: a wall part 31 that is provided with a plurality of orifices 32; and a holding part 34 that holds a separation member 33. A facing surface 33A of the separation member 33 is disposed along a front part 42A of a positioning part 42 having a plurality of openings 42D, and as a result, a spacing L between the orifices 32 and the facing surface 33A of the separation member 33 is precisely made to be a desired distance. Gas separated from oil smoothly flows downstream along a flow path formed by the openings 42D, and therefore pressure loss is reduced.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01M 11/08 - Separating lubricant from air or fuel-air mixture before entry into cylinder
  • F01M 13/04 - Crankcase ventilating or breathing having means for purifying air before leaving crankcase, e.g. removing oil

90.

FLUID CONDUIT

      
Application Number JP2018027640
Publication Number 2019/031225
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-24
Publication Date 2019-02-14
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Nakaya Hiroyuki

Abstract

Provided is a fluid conduit which allows a fluid to flow therethrough, wherein the conduit is capable of increasing airtightness created by a barrier, without decreasing the precision in dimension and shape of an orifice provided in the barrier. A barrier 10 of a fluid conduit 1 is formed by welding together an upper barrier section 11 and a lower barrier section 12. The lower barrier section 12 comprises a junction-side section 13 and an orifice-side section (wall 31), and by providing on the junction-side section 13 a junction 19 that fits with the upper barrier section 11 and providing on the orifice-side section an orifice 32, the junction 19 and the orifice 32 are at offset positions in relation to each other as seen from the junction direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01M 13/04 - Crankcase ventilating or breathing having means for purifying air before leaving crankcase, e.g. removing oil

91.

ATTACHING STRUCTURE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE, INCLUDING BRACKET WITH LOW RIGIDITY PORTION FOR VEHICLE SAFETY

      
Application Number JP2018024930
Publication Number 2019/026505
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-29
Publication Date 2019-02-07
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Davies Matt
  • Wilkinson Gavin
  • Garrett Steve

Abstract

An attaching structure for a motor vehicle includes a cylinder head; an EGR valve arranged adjacent to the cylinder head; a bracket including a first portion attached to the cylinder head, a second portion attached to the EGR valve, and a low rigidity portion arranged between the first portion and the second portion, the low rigidity portion having a rigidity less than remaining portions of the bracket; and a vehicle component arranged adjacent to the EGR valve. The low rigidity portion is formed to break when the EGR valve receives a shock load from the vehicle component.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F02M 26/74 - Protection from damage, e.g. shielding means
  • F02M 26/13 - Arrangement or layout of EGR passages, e.g. in relation to specific engine parts or for incorporation of accessories

92.

OIL SEPARATOR STRUCTURE FOR ENGINE

      
Application Number JP2018027138
Publication Number 2019/021939
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-19
Publication Date 2019-01-31
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kashiwabara, Takashi
  • Fukui, Suguru
  • Nozawa, Satoshi
  • Nakaya, Hiroyuki

Abstract

This oil separator structure for an engine is provided with a bowl-shaped head cover and a partitioning plate. The partitioning plate is a plate body that is provided so as to close part of an opening in the head cover, and that, together with the head cover, constitutes a passage for a blow-by gas therebetween. Part of the partitioning plate is open, and an oil storage container that stores separated and liquefied oil is provided to the open portion of the partitioning plate, on the side opposite from the head cover. A wall surface part of the oil storage container is formed into a convex shape protruding into the head cover. A drain valve is provided to the oil storage container in a bottom-side portion of a side wall surface part extending along the depth direction of the oil storage container.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01M 13/04 - Crankcase ventilating or breathing having means for purifying air before leaving crankcase, e.g. removing oil
  • F01M 13/00 - Crankcase ventilating or breathing
  • F02F 7/00 - Casings, e.g. crankcases

93.

LID DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2018025998
Publication Number 2019/013193
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-10
Publication Date 2019-01-17
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yagura Seiji

Abstract

This lid device for vehicle comprises a housing which positions, inside an opening, a fueling port or an electrical charging port; and a lid which is rotatably connected to the housing side, and which opens and closes the opening of the housing. The connecting part which connects the housing side and the lid side has a shaft and hole engagement part, and when an external force at or above a predetermined value is applied in the direction to further open the lid when the lid is in the fully open position, the engagement of the engagement part is released.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/05 - Inlet covers
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion
  • F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatus; Arrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines

94.

LID DEVICE FOR VEHICLE

      
Application Number JP2018025997
Publication Number 2019/013192
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-10
Publication Date 2019-01-17
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yagura Seiji

Abstract

This lid device for vehicle comprises a link member which supports, by linking to a housing, a lid so as to be able to open and close; and a biasing member which can move the lid from a fully-closed position to a first reference position which is a partly-open position, by means of biasing force, and which can move the lid from a second reference position which is further in the open direction than the first reference position to a fully-open position, by means of biasing force. The link member comprises a first link member and a second link member which are pivotably supported at one end on the rear side of the lid, and pivotably supported at the other end within the housing. The biasing member has a pop-up contact part (leg outer surface) for switching the lid from the closed position to the first reference position, and a deadlock contact part (leg inner surface) inner surface for switching between biasing towards the first reference position and biasing towards the fully open position, with the second reference position in between.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60K 15/05 - Inlet covers
  • B60K 1/04 - Arrangement or mounting of electrical propulsion units of the electric storage means for propulsion

95.

AIR VENT UNIT ALSO SERVING AS CONTAINER HOLDER

      
Application Number JP2018023469
Publication Number 2019/004023
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-20
Publication Date 2019-01-03
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Nemoto Takehiko

Abstract

This air vent unit (10) is provided with a vent unit (60) communicating with an outlet (21) of an air conditioning device, and a container holding unit (70) which communicates with the vent unit (60) and is capable of holding a container. In a vent unit attached state of attachment to the outlet (21) with the vent unit (60) facing toward the inside of a cabin, the container holding unit (70) is accommodated inside the outlet (21). In a container holding unit attached state in which the air vent unit (10) has been removed from the outlet (21), from the vent unit attached state, and has been attached with the vent unit (60) facing the outlet (21), the container holding unit (70) is caused to protrude toward the inside of the cabin, and at this time the container holding unit (70) is held in such a way as not to be capable of being pushed toward the inside of the outlet (21).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 3/10 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of receptacles for food or beverages, e.g. refrigerated
  • B60R 7/04 - Stowing or holding appliances inside of vehicle primarily intended for personal property smaller than suit-cases, e.g. travelling articles, or maps in driver or passenger space
  • B60H 1/34 - Nozzles; Air-diffusers

96.

FUEL SUPPLY PORT DEVICE

      
Application Number JP2018023478
Publication Number 2019/004026
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-20
Publication Date 2019-01-03
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Ogose Kensuke

Abstract

This fuel supply port device is provided with: a tubular main body portion into which a fuel supply nozzle is introduced from a tube upper end side; a cover body which covers a side portion on the tube upper end side of the tubular main body portion from the outside; an earth body which electrically connects the introduced fuel supply nozzle side and a body panel side; and a seal body which seals an earth body passing portion formed in the cover body. The seal body has formed therein an insert-through portion enabling one end portion side of the earth body to be inserted through from the outside of the tubular main body portion.

IPC Classes  ?

97.

DOOR HANDLE STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2018022562
Publication Number 2018/235693
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-13
Publication Date 2018-12-27
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawaguchi Shoh
  • Tachibana Norihide
  • Hirano Yuki

Abstract

This door handle structure to be removably attached to a door is provided with: a handle 10; and a bracket 20, which is separately configured from the handle 10, and which has a fit-in section 21 that removably fits in the handle 10. The bracket 20 is provided with an engaging section 22 that engages with an attaching hole H that is provided in the door.

IPC Classes  ?

98.

AUXILIARY PULLER FOR SLIDE FASTENER, AND OBJECT ENABLING BUNDLED STATE TO BE MAINTAINED

      
Application Number JP2018021126
Publication Number 2018/225637
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-01
Publication Date 2018-12-13
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Ishii Taiyo

Abstract

This auxiliary puller for a slide fastener is provided with an attached part (5) which is attached to a puller (1b) of a slider (1a) of a slide fastener (1), and an engaging part (6) which, with an object (2) in a bundled state, engages with an engaged portion (4) with which the object (2) is provided, thereby enabling the bundled state to be maintained. A mating portion (6a) and a mated portion (6e) which mates with the mating portion (6a) are formed between one end portion (9) of the auxiliary puller (3) and the attachment part (5). The engaging part (6) is formed by folding back the auxiliary puller (3) between the position in which the mating portion (6a) is formed and the position in which the mated portion (6e) is formed, and causing the mating portion (6a) and the mated portion (6e) to mate with one another.

IPC Classes  ?

99.

HANDLE DEVICE ATTACHMENT STRUCTURE

      
Application Number JP2018019868
Publication Number 2018/216736
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-23
Publication Date 2018-11-29
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Sato, Yukichi
  • Harada, Kiyotsugu

Abstract

This handle device attachment structure has: a frame member comprising a body for rotatably supporting a handle and inserted into an opening formed in a member to which attachment is to be made, the frame member also comprising a flange protruding from the outer periphery of the body and covering the edge of the opening from the front surface side of the member to which attachment is to be made, the frame member further comprising guides provided to both side surfaces of the body and extending parallel to the flange; and a fastening member comprising receiving sections disposed facing both side surfaces of the body, the fastening member also comprising contact sections provided to the receiving sections and coming into contact with the edge of the opening from the rear surface side of the member to which attachment is to be made, the fastening member further comprising sections to be guided, which are provided to the receiving sections and which are movable along the guides between the edge of the opening and the guides.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E05B 79/04 - Mounting of lock casings to the vehicle, e.g. to the wing
  • B60R 5/04 - Compartments within vehicle body primarily intended or sufficiently spacious for trunks, suit-cases, or the like arranged at rear of vehicle
  • E05B 5/00 - Handles completely let into the surface of the wing
  • E05B 79/06 - Mounting of handles, e.g. to the wing or to the lock
  • E05B 83/18 - Locks for luggage compartments, car boot lids or car bonnets for car boot lids or rear luggage compartments
  • E05B 85/02 - Lock casings
  • E05C 1/14 - Fastening devices with bolts moving rectilinearly with latching action with operating handle or equivalent member moving otherwise than rigidly with the latch the handle or member moving essentially towards, or away from, the plane of the wing or frame

100.

LOCK MECHANISM FOR TUBULAR BODY

      
Application Number JP2017019385
Publication Number 2018/216143
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-05-24
Publication Date 2018-11-29
Owner NIFCO INC. (Japan)
Inventor Nezu Mikio

Abstract

Provided is a lock mechanism for a tubular body, with which the tubular body is attached to and removed from a tubular housing through engagement and disengagement of a lock member provided on the housing with respect to an engagement part provided on the tubular body, the lock mechanism being characterized in that the lock member has lock pieces that engage and disengage from the engagement part of the tubular body, the lock member is held so as to be capable of moving in the radial direction of the housing such that the lock pieces can move between the outside and the inside of the housing or traverse an end surface of the housing in the radial direction, and from a state where the lock pieces have been pulled out to the outside of the housing tube, the lock member can rotate inclining toward the housing tube.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16L 37/14 - Joints secured by inserting between mating surfaces an element, e.g. a piece of wire, a pin, a chain
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