A shade curtain for a trunk of a vehicle and a vehicle
By installing a rubber stopper at the rear end of the hard panel of the cargo cover, and using its head to support the tailgate, the problem of the hard panel sinking due to gravity is solved, thus improving the perceived quality of the vehicle.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- PEUGEOT CITROEN AUTOMOBILES SA
- Filing Date
- 2021-02-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
The existing cargo cover's rear hard panel appears to sag counter-clockwise due to its own weight, affecting the perceived quality of the vehicle.
By installing a rubber stopper at the rear end of the hard panel of the cargo cover, the head of the stopper abuts against the tailgate trim to provide support stress, supporting the front end of the hard panel and preventing it from sinking due to gravity.
It effectively prevents the hard plate from sinking due to gravity, thus improving the perceived quality of the vehicle.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicle accessories technology, and more particularly to a cargo cover for the trunk of a vehicle and the vehicle itself. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, trunks have a large cargo space, which is connected to the passenger space. To prevent luggage from falling into the passenger space due to bumps, braking, or collisions, a cargo cover that can be extended and rolled up is usually installed in the trunk. This creates a relative separation between the passenger compartment and the luggage compartment, preventing luggage from falling into the passenger space.
[0003] Meanwhile, since items inside the car may involve the owner's privacy, a convenient cover is needed to shield the trunk when it is open. Therefore, a cargo cover can also provide privacy protection. Specifically, as the tailgate is opened, the cargo cover rotates and extends as the tailgate rises, thus blocking the view from the outside in and achieving the purpose of privacy protection.
[0004] However, existing cargo covers connected to the tailgate often cause the rear hard panel to appear to sag counterclockwise due to its weight, or to cause the main body of the cargo cover to rotate relative to the horizontal plane, thus affecting the perceived quality of the vehicle. Summary of the Invention
[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0006] The first objective of this invention is to provide a cargo cover that can effectively improve the visual effect of the rear end sinking counterclockwise due to the weight of the rear hard plate, or cause the main body of the cargo cover to rotate relative to the horizontal plane, so as to solve the problem of perceived quality of the vehicle caused by the weight of the hard plate itself in the prior art.
[0007] The second objective of this invention is to provide a vehicle that can effectively improve the visual effect of the rear end of the cargo cover appearing to sink counterclockwise due to the weight of the hard plate at the rear end, or in other words, cause the main body of the cargo cover to rotate relative to the horizontal plane, thereby solving the problem of perceived quality of the vehicle caused by the weight of the hard plate itself in the prior art.
[0008] (II) Technical Solution
[0009] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the present invention provides a cargo cover for a vehicle's trunk, comprising: a cargo cover body; and a connecting system for connecting the cargo cover body to the tailgate of the trunk and comprising: a rigid plate disposed within the tail end of the cargo cover body; one or more first hooks, the front ends of which are fixed to the front ends of the rigid plate and extend downward from the front ends of the rigid plate toward the rear of the vehicle; one or more second hooks, the front ends of which are rotatably connected to the first hooks and the tail ends of which are connected to the tailgate; and one or more stop members mounted on the tail ends of the first hooks and made of rubber material, having a head that protrudes rearward from the surface of the first hook, the head abutting against the tailgate trim to apply a supporting stress to the tail ends of the first hooks, thereby causing the front ends of the first hooks to support the front ends of the rigid plate, thus preventing the rigid plate from sinking due to its own weight.
[0010] According to one embodiment, the head protrudes rearward 3.2 mm beyond the surface of the first hook.
[0011] According to one embodiment, the front end of the first hook is fixed to the front end of the rigid plate by a threaded connection.
[0012] According to one embodiment, the fixing point between the first hook and the rigid plate is covered with a first cap.
[0013] According to one embodiment, the first hook is configured in an arc shape, and has multiple protrusions above the middle of its two sides and a handle below.
[0014] According to one embodiment, a rod is fixed between a plurality of protrusions, and the front end of a second hook is hooked to the rod to be rotatably connected to a first hook.
[0015] According to one embodiment, the tailgate is equipped with a second cover facing inwards, the second cover partially obscuring the second hook.
[0016] According to one embodiment, during the opening and closing of the tailgate, the second hook installed on the tailgate drives the first hook connected to the second hook to move up and down through a rod, and the main body of the cargo cover is extended and rolled up through a rigid plate connected to the first hook.
[0017] In order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention also provides a vehicle that includes a cargo cover for the trunk of the vehicle as described above.
[0018] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0019] The above-described technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages:
[0020] This invention provides a cargo cover for a vehicle's trunk, comprising: a cargo cover body; and a connecting system for connecting the cargo cover body to the tailgate of the trunk, including: a rigid plate disposed within the tail end of the cargo cover body; one or more first hooks, the front ends of which are fixed to the front ends of the rigid plate and extend downward from the front ends of the rigid plate toward the rear of the vehicle; one or more second hooks, the front ends of which are rotatably connected to the first hooks and the tail ends of which are connected to the tailgate; and one or more stop members mounted on the tail ends of the first hooks, and made of rubber material, having a head protruding rearward from the surface of the first hook, the head abutting against the tailgate trim to apply a supporting stress to the tail ends of the first hooks. This supporting stress causes the front ends of the first hooks to support the front ends of the rigid plate, preventing the rigid plate from sinking due to its own weight. Thus, the supporting stress provided by the stop members abutting against the tailgate trim shifts the center of gravity of the rigid plate toward the tailgate, effectively preventing the rigid plate from sinking due to its own weight, thereby improving the perceived quality of the vehicle. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of the cargo cover including the stop member according to the present invention when the tailgate is fully open and fully closed, respectively;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing a connection system including a stop according to the present invention;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing a connection system including a stop according to the present invention;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a side view showing a first hook including a stop and a rigid plate according to the present invention;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection relationship of various components in the connection system according to the present invention;
[0026] Figure 6 and Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the sinking state of the rigid board when a perceived quality problem occurs;
[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing a horizontal state where no perceived quality problems have occurred on the rigid board based on this disclosure;
[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the blind in both horizontal and curved states; and
[0029] In the diagram: 10: Cover curtain; 100: Cover curtain body; 200: Connecting system; 210: Hard plate; 220: First hook; 230: Second hook; 240: Stop; 2210: Protrusion; 2220: Handle; 2230: First cover; 2240: Rod; 2410: Head; 520: Tail trim; 530: Second cover. Detailed Implementation
[0030] In this disclosure, unless otherwise stated, directional terms such as "upper" refer to the upper position of the curtain in its normal use state, and "front / left" and "rear / tail" are defined according to the extension and retraction directions of the curtain. Specifically, the retraction direction of the curtain is front / left, and the extension direction is rear / tail. The terms "first," "second," etc., used in this disclosure are only for distinguishing one element from another and do not indicate sequence or importance. The following description of reference numerals in the accompanying drawings, unless otherwise stated, refers to the same or similar elements in different drawings.
[0031] In the following description, for clarity and ease of explanation, the thickness of lines or the size of elements shown in the accompanying drawings may be magnified. Furthermore, the different shades of the same element shown in the drawings do not imply different elements, but are merely for distinguishing different states of the same element.
[0032] Furthermore, the terminology used herein is defined based on the function of the terminology in this disclosure, but may vary depending on the intent or practice of the user or operator. Therefore, the terminology should be defined based on the description throughout the specification.
[0033] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.
[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0035] The specific embodiments of this disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0036] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of the tailgate curtain including the stop member according to the present invention when the tailgate is fully open and fully closed.
[0037] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1As shown, the cargo cover 10 includes a cargo cover body 100 and a connecting system 200. The connecting system 200 connects the cargo cover body 100 to the tailgate of the trunk. (See reference...) Figure 1 In one embodiment, the curtain body 100 can be positioned from its front end (at... Figure 1 The roller (left side) retracts or extends the curtain. The material of the curtain body 100 includes, but is not limited to, fabric. The tail end of the curtain body 100 is connected to the connecting system 200. (For example...) Figure 1 As shown, when the tailgate is fully open, the cargo cover body 100 is in an inclined state; and when the tailgate is fully closed, the cargo cover body 100 is in a horizontal state. The connecting system 200 includes two components, which are respectively disposed on both sides of the rear end of the cargo cover body 100.
[0038] Figure 2 and Figure 3 This is a perspective view showing a connection system including a stop element according to the present invention.
[0039] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the connection system 200 includes, but is not limited to, a rigid plate 210, one or more first hooks 220, one or more second hooks (not shown), and one or more stops 240.
[0040] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 In one embodiment, the front end of the first hook 220 is fixed to the lower side of the front end of the rigid plate 210 and extends downward from the front end of the rigid plate 210 toward the rear of the vehicle to transmit stress. For example, the front end of the first hook 220 can be threaded to the lower side of the front end of the rigid plate 210, and the first hook 220 can form an arc extending downward from the front end of the rigid plate 210 toward the rear of the vehicle, with the center of the arc located in front of the first hook 220.
[0041] Reference Figure 3 The front end of the first hook has a first cap 2230 at the fixing point of the front end of the hard plate 210 to cover and protect the internal threaded connection structure and prevent additional perceived quality problems.
[0042] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The first hook 220 is configured in a generally arc shape, and has multiple integrally formed protrusions 2210 above the middle of both sides and a handle 2220 below. The shape of the handle 2220 includes, but is not limited to, tongue-shaped, columnar, and groove-shaped. (See reference...) Figure 2 and Figure 3 Preferably, the handle 2220 is configured as a tongue.
[0043] Reference Figure 2 A rod 2240 is fixed between multiple protrusions 2210, and the front end of a second hook (not shown) is hooked to the rod 2240 to be rotatably connected to the first hook 220.
[0044] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The stop 240 is configured to be mounted on the tail end of the first hook 220 and is made of a flexible material, preferably rubber, and has a head 2410 that protrudes rearward from the surface of the first hook 220. Preferably, the head protrudes rearward from the surface of the first hook by 3.2 mm.
[0045] Figure 4 This is a side view showing a first hook including a stop and a rigid plate according to the present invention.
[0046] According to an embodiment of the present invention, referring to Figure 4 The front end of the first hook 220, which is configured to be roughly arc-shaped, is horizontal so that the threaded connection structure here can fix the rigid plate 210 and the first hook 220.
[0047] Reference Figure 4 The handle 2220 of the first hook 220 can be used to pull out the curtain body 100 to extend it out of the retractor when installing the curtain 10 provided by the present invention.
[0048] Reference Figure 4 The tail end of the first hook 220 has a curved portion that bends counterclockwise towards the front end of the first hook, so that the head 2410 of the stop 240, which protrudes rearward from the surface of the first hook 220, abuts against the tailgate trim of the trunk, rather than the tail end body of the first hook 220 directly abutting against the tailgate trim. (Refer to...) Figure 4 The stop 240 has a certain length relative to the end of the head 2410 to ensure ease of installation, and optionally, its tail end can be cut off after installation to prevent additional perceived quality problems.
[0049] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the connection relationship of various components in the connection system according to the present invention.
[0050] According to embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 As shown, the connection system 200 includes, but is not limited to, a rigid plate 210, a first hook 220, a second hook 230, and a stop 240.
[0051] Reference Figure 5 The front end of the first hook 220 is fixed to the front end of the rigid plate 210 by a threaded connection, and its fixing point has a first cap 2230.
[0052] Reference Figure 5 The tailgate is equipped with a second cover 530 facing inwards, which partially obscures the second hook, thereby protecting the second hook and preventing additional perceived quality issues.
[0053] Reference Figure 5 The front end of the second hook 230 is rotatably connected to the first hook 220, and the rear end is connected to the tailgate. Specifically, the front end of the second hook 230 passes through the rod 2240 of the plurality of protrusions 2210 (i.e., it is equivalent to being connected to the first hook 210), and the rear end is connected to the tailgate. In other words, the second hook 230 connected to the tailgate can rotate around the rod 2240 as an axis. That is, the second hook 230 can act as an intermediate element between the tailgate and the first hook, driving the first hook 220 connected to the second hook 230 to move up and down through the rod 2240, and driving the curtain body 100 to extend and retract through the rigid plate 210 connected to the first hook 220.
[0054] Reference Figure 5 The head 2410 of the stop 240 abuts against the tail trim 520 of the tailgate to apply supporting stress to the tail end of the first hook 220. The supporting stress causes the front end of the first hook 220 to support the front end of the hard plate 210, so as to prevent the hard plate 210 from sinking due to its own weight (i.e., sensing quality problems).
[0055] The following reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 This invention specifically describes how the perceived quality problem it addresses occurs.
[0056] Figure 6 and Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the sinking state of a rigid board when a perceived quality problem occurs.
[0057] Referring to the curtain structure described above, the front end of the rigid panel 220 may be subjected to a pulling force F1 from the retractor, and the rear end may be subjected to a pulling force F2 (i.e., a reaction force corresponding to the component of its weight G) from the connecting structure to which it is connected. (Refer to...) Figure 6 and Figure 7 The directions of the forces acting on the rigid plate 220, including the tension F1 from the retractor, the gravity G, and the tension F2 from the connecting structure, are shown in the figure. Figure 6 The possible directions of motion of the rigid plate 220 under the aforementioned stress are shown. (Refer to...) Figure 7 Under the aforementioned stress, the front end of the rigid plate 220 will sink counterclockwise, resulting in a perceived quality problem.
[0058] The following reference Figure 8 This invention specifically describes how it solves the problem of perceived quality.
[0059] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the horizontal state of the rigid board based on this disclosure, where no perceived quality problems have occurred.
[0060] Referring to the stop 240 described above, it has a head 2410 that protrudes rearward from the surface of the first hook 220. The head 2410 abuts against the tailgate trim to apply supporting stress to the tail end of the first hook 220. The supporting stress F3 causes the front end of the first hook 220 to support the front end of the rigid plate 210, thereby preventing the rigid plate 210 from sinking due to its own weight G. Figure 8 As shown, the front end of the rigid plate 210 can be subjected to the supporting stress F3, the component of which is sufficient to counteract the influence of the weight G of the rigid plate 210, thereby supporting the rigid plate 210 and avoiding perceived quality problems.
[0061] The following reference Figure 9 Intuitively compare the state of perceived quality issues before and after they are resolved.
[0062] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the blind in both horizontal and curved states.
[0063] Reference Figure 9 When the rigid plate 210 is in a sunken state, as shown by the double arrows below, the main body 100 of the curtain is bent, indicating a perceived quality problem. When the rigid plate 210 is kept horizontal under the action of the stop 240 (not shown), as shown by the double arrows above, the main body 100 of the curtain remains horizontal, indicating no perceived quality problem.
[0064] Although exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure have been disclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will understand that modifications may be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions may be made to some of the technical features, without departing from the scope and spirit of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims; and such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.
Claims
1. A cargo cover for the trunk of a vehicle, characterized in that, include: Main body of the blind curtain; as well as A connection system is included to connect the cargo cover body to the tailgate of the trunk. A rigid plate is installed inside the rear end of the main body of the curtain; One or more first hooks, the front end of which is fixed to the front end of the rigid plate and extends downward from the front end of the rigid plate toward the rear of the vehicle; One or more second hooks, with their front ends rotatably connected to the first hook and their rear ends connected to the tailgate; and One or more stoppers are mounted on the tail end of the first hook and are made of rubber material, having a head that protrudes rearward from the surface of the first hook. The head abuts against the tail trim of the tailgate to apply a supporting stress to the tail end of the first hook, thereby supporting the front end of the rigid plate with the front end of the first hook to prevent the rigid plate from sinking due to its own weight.
2. The cargo cover for a vehicle trunk according to claim 1, characterized in that, The head protrudes backward 3.2 mm from the surface of the first hook.
3. The cargo cover for a vehicle trunk according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the first hook is fixed to the front end of the rigid plate by a threaded connection.
4. The cargo cover for a vehicle trunk according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first hook is covered with a first cap at the point where it is fixed to the rigid plate.
5. The cargo cover for a vehicle trunk according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first hook is configured in an arc shape, and has multiple protrusions above the middle of both sides and a handle below.
6. The cargo cover for a vehicle trunk according to claim 5, characterized in that, A rod is fixed between the plurality of protrusions, and the front end of the second hook is hooked to the rod to be rotatably connected to the first hook.
7. The cargo cover for a vehicle trunk according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tailgate is equipped with a second cover facing inwards, which partially obscures the second hook.
8. The cargo cover for a vehicle trunk according to claim 6, characterized in that, During the opening and closing of the tailgate, the second hook connected to the tailgate moves up and down together with the first hook connected to the second hook via the rod body, and the main body of the cargo curtain extends and retracts via the rigid plate connected to the first hook.
9. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes a cargo cover for the trunk of a vehicle as described in any one of claims 1-8.