Luggage rack and vehicle

Abstract

The application provides a luggage rack and a vehicle. The luggage rack is arranged on a vehicle body, and comprises a shell with a cavity and a bearing support arranged on the shell. The shell and the bearing support are used to connect a crossbar, so that the crossbar is fixed to the luggage rack. The thickness H1 of the shell satisfies the following condition: 1mm≤H1≤2mm. By enabling the crossbar to be connected to the shell and the bearing support, it can be understood that the bearing support and the shell are used together to support the crossbar, so that the requirement for the structural strength of the shell is reduced, the weight of the shell can be reduced, the overall weight of the luggage rack is reduced, the raw material cost and the production energy consumption are reduced, and the overall weight of the vehicle is reduced, so that the energy consumption of the vehicle is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of vehicle technology, specifically relating to luggage racks and vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of vehicle technology, roof racks are mounted on the vehicle body, with crossbars attached to the racks to carry luggage. Roof racks need sufficient structural strength to support the crossbars, resulting in a relatively heavy rack. This not only increases raw material costs and production energy consumption but also hinders efforts to reduce overall vehicle weight, thus increasing the vehicle's energy consumption. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, the first aspect of this application provides a luggage rack for installation on the body of a vehicle. The luggage rack includes a housing with a cavity and a support bracket disposed on the housing. The housing and the support bracket are used to connect a crossbar so that the crossbar is fixed to the luggage rack. The thickness H1 of the housing satisfies the following condition: 1mm≤H1≤2mm.

[0004] The luggage rack provided in the first aspect of this application includes a housing and a support bracket. By enabling the crossbar to be connected to the housing and the support bracket, it can be understood that the support bracket and the housing work together to support the crossbar, thus reducing the structural strength requirements of the housing and reducing the weight of the housing, thereby reducing the overall weight of the luggage rack. This not only reduces raw material costs and production energy consumption, but also reduces the overall vehicle weight and energy consumption.

[0005] The housing has an external sidewall and an inner sidewall opposite to the external sidewall. At least a portion of the support bracket is disposed on the inner sidewall, and the inner sidewall and the support bracket are provided with a first through hole communicating with the cavity.

[0006] The luggage rack also includes a first connector inserted into the first through hole, and the outer peripheral wall of the first connector is provided with an annular groove. The housing and the support bracket can be snapped into the annular groove. The first connector is used for threaded connection with the crossbar.

[0007] The first connector includes a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole arranged along its axial direction. The diameter of the first mounting hole is larger than that of the second mounting hole. The wall of the first mounting hole corresponds to the annular groove. The second mounting hole is used for threaded connection with the crossbar.

[0008] The load-bearing bracket includes a first bracket and a second bracket that are bent and connected. The first bracket is located on the inner side of the inner sidewall, and the second bracket is installed on the bottom wall of the housing for connecting the vehicle body.

[0009] The support bracket further includes a reinforcing portion located at the connection between the first bracket and the second bracket, the reinforcing portion protruding in a direction away from the outer surface of the support bracket.

[0010] The supporting bracket is installed on the inner wall of the cavity.

[0011] The luggage rack satisfies at least one of the following conditions:

[0012] The thickness H2 of the support bracket satisfies the following condition: 1.5mm ≤ H2 ≤ 2.5mm;

[0013] The length ratio of the support bracket to the housing is 1:(8-12).

[0014] The bottom wall of the housing and the second bracket are provided with a second through hole communicating with the cavity. The luggage rack also includes a second connector inserted into the second through hole. The housing and the second bracket can be snapped onto the outer peripheral side wall of the second connector. The luggage rack also includes a third connector inserted into the second connector. One end of the third connector is used to connect to the second connector, and the other end is used to connect to the vehicle body.

[0015] The luggage rack also includes a support base located on one side of the bottom wall of the housing. The support base has a first limiting groove on the surface near the housing for accommodating a portion of the second connector that protrudes from the housing. The bottom wall of the first limiting groove has a third mounting hole through which the third connector passes.

[0016] The support base has a second limiting groove on the surface away from the housing, the second limiting groove is connected to the third mounting hole, the outer peripheral sidewall of the third connector has a limiting part, and the second limiting groove is used to accommodate the limiting part.

[0017] The luggage rack also includes a sealing ring fitted onto the third connector. One side of the sealing ring is used to abut against the support base and the limiting part, and the other side is used to abut against the vehicle body.

[0018] The outer side of the exterior sidewall has a protruding part.

[0019] The luggage rack also includes a sealing gasket located at the end of the housing. The sealing gasket has a locking block that can be engaged with the bottom wall of the end. One side of the sealing gasket is used to support the end, and the other side is used to support the vehicle body. The sealing gasket is also adhered to the bottom wall of the end.

[0020] The luggage rack also includes a sealing strip extending along the axial direction of the luggage rack, and the sealing strip is adhered between the bottom wall of the housing and the vehicle body.

[0021] A second aspect of this application provides a vehicle comprising a body and a luggage rack as provided in the first aspect of this application, the luggage rack being mounted on the body. Attached Figure Description

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments of this application will be described below.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the housing provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the housing provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a support bracket provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 4 A side view of a luggage rack provided according to one embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 5 A top view of a luggage rack provided according to one embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of a luggage rack provided according to one embodiment of this application Figure 1 .

[0029] Figure 7 Cross-sectional view of a luggage rack provided according to one embodiment of this application Figure 2 .

[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support base provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sealing gasket provided in one embodiment of this application.

[0032] Labeling Explanation: Luggage rack-1, shell-11, cavity-111, exterior sidewall-112, protrusion-1121, inner sidewall-113, bottom wall-114, first through hole-115, second through hole-116, third through hole-117, load-bearing bracket-12, first bracket-121, second bracket-122, reinforcing part-123, first connector-13, annular groove-131, first mounting hole-132, second mounting hole-133, second connector-14, third connector-15, limiting part-151, support base-16, first limiting groove-161, third mounting hole-162, second limiting groove-163, sealing ring-17, sealing gasket-18, locking block-181, sealing strip-19, crossbar-2. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The following are preferred embodiments of this application. It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of this application, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the scope of protection of this application.

[0034] With economic development, automobiles are increasingly pursuing personalized styling, lightweight construction, and cost-effectiveness. According to statistics, for every 10% reduction in the weight of a gasoline-powered vehicle, fuel consumption can be reduced by 7.5%-9%; while for every 10% reduction in the weight of an electric vehicle, the driving range can be increased by 5.5%. This shows that reducing vehicle weight has a significant effect on improving vehicle energy efficiency and driving range.

[0035] The roof rack is a crucial component in a vehicle, serving not only as an aesthetic element but also as a support for luggage and heavy loads. The aluminum rods of the roof rack weigh approximately 3 kg for both sides. Generally, load-bearing roof rack rods are made of extruded aluminum alloy with a uniform cross-section along their entire length. To support 30-50 kg of luggage, existing load-bearing roof racks require an overall aluminum rod wall thickness of 2.5 mm to prevent deformation and breakage when the crossbars clamp the rack. Most vehicles have two roof racks mounted on the roof, using two crossbars to clamp two fixed positions on the rack. This results in excess aluminum rod material in areas not clamped. The combined weight of two 2.5 mm thick roof rack rods (approximately 3 kg) is detrimental to reducing overall vehicle weight, improving fuel economy, increasing the driving range of electric vehicles, reducing the cost of vehicle parts procurement, and reducing the energy consumption of the anodizing or electrophoresis processes used in producing the roof rack rods.

[0036] Please refer to this as well. Figures 1-6 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the housing provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 2A cross-sectional view of the housing provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a support bracket provided in one embodiment of this application. Figure 4 A side view of a luggage rack provided according to one embodiment of this application. Figure 5 A top view of a luggage rack provided according to one embodiment of this application. Figure 6 Cross-sectional view of a luggage rack provided according to one embodiment of this application Figure 1 .

[0037] This embodiment provides a luggage rack 1 for installation on the body of a vehicle. The luggage rack 1 includes a housing 11 with a cavity 111 and a support bracket 12 disposed on the housing 11. The housing 11 and the support bracket 12 are used to connect a crossbar 2 so that the crossbar 2 is fixed to the luggage rack 1. The thickness H1 of the housing 11 satisfies the following condition: 1mm≤H1≤2mm.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a particular order.

[0039] The luggage rack 1 provided in this embodiment includes a housing 11 for connecting to the vehicle body and for connecting the crossbar 2. The housing 11 has a cavity 111, and the housing 11 can also be understood as a hollow structure. The housing 11 is extruded using an aluminum alloy constant cross-section extrusion process, and then undergoes surface treatments such as bending, milling, grinding and polishing, electrophoretic coating or anodizing to complete the final manufacturing process.

[0040] Optionally, such as Figure 2 As shown, the thickness H1 of the shell 11 can be 1.2mm, 1.4mm, 1.6mm, or 1.8mm, etc. By adopting the luggage rack 1 of this embodiment, the thickness of the shell 11 can be reduced. Compared with the shell 11 of the related art, which is usually 2.5mm thick, the thickness of the shell 11 in this embodiment can be reduced to 1mm-2mm. This not only significantly reduces the weight of a general luggage rack 1 by about 52% to 60%, but also significantly reduces the power consumption of the surface treatment process of anodizing and electrophoresis in the production of the luggage rack 1 by about 52% to 60%, and also significantly reduces the cost of the raw material aluminum rod of the general luggage rack 1 by about 52% to 60%.

[0041] The luggage rack 1 provided in this embodiment also includes a support bracket 12 for connecting the crossbar 2. For example, the support bracket 12 is installed on the inner wall of the cavity 111. Or, for example, the support bracket 12 is installed on the outer surface of the housing 11. The material of the support bracket 12 can be plastic, metal, or other composite materials, and the manufacturing process can be injection molding, die casting, stamping, aluminum extrusion, milling, or other machining methods.

[0042] The housing 11 and the support bracket 12 are used to connect the crossbar 2. The crossbar 2 can be directly connected to the housing 11 and the support bracket 12, or it can be indirectly connected to the housing 11 and the support bracket 12. For example, a portion of the crossbar 2 passes through the housing 11 and the support bracket 12. Or, for example, the housing 11 and the support bracket 12 are connected to mounting bolts, and the crossbar 2 is also connected to mounting bolts.

[0043] This embodiment enables the crossbar 2 to be connected to the housing 11 and the support bracket 12. It can also be understood that the support bracket 12 and the housing 11 are used together to support the crossbar 2, thus reducing the structural strength requirements of the housing 11 and reducing the weight of the housing 11, thereby reducing the overall weight of the luggage rack 1. This not only reduces raw material costs and production energy consumption, but also reduces the weight of the entire vehicle and reduces the vehicle's energy consumption.

[0044] In related technologies, the two ends of the crossbar 2 are directly clamped and connected to the housing 11. In this embodiment, by setting a bearing bracket 12, the crossbar 2 is converted to be connected to the bearing bracket 12. The strength of the bearing bracket 12 ensures the load-bearing capacity of the luggage rack 1. Through the above structural design, the weight of a general luggage rack 1 can be significantly reduced by about 52% to 60%, and the power consumption of the surface treatment process of anodizing and electrophoresis in the production of the luggage rack 1 can be significantly reduced by about 52% to 60%. It can also significantly reduce the cost of the raw material aluminum rod of a general luggage rack 1 by about 52% to 60%, while maintaining a certain load-bearing capacity.

[0045] Please refer to this as well. Figures 1-6 In one embodiment, the housing 11 has an outer sidewall 112 and an inner sidewall 113 disposed opposite to the outer sidewall 112. At least a portion of the support bracket 12 is disposed on the inner sidewall 113. The inner sidewall 113 and the support bracket 12 are provided with a first through hole 115 communicating with the cavity 111.

[0046] The luggage rack 1 also includes a first connector 13 inserted into the first through hole 115, and the outer peripheral wall of the first connector 13 is provided with an annular groove 131. The housing 11 and the support bracket 12 can be snapped into the annular groove 131. The first connector 13 is used to be threadedly connected to the crossbar 2.

[0047] When there are two luggage racks 1, the inner wall 113 of one luggage rack 1 faces the inner wall 113 of the other luggage rack 1. A crossbar 2 is located between the two luggage racks 1. The luggage racks 1 and the crossbar 2 are used together to support luggage.

[0048] For example, at least a portion of the support bracket 12 is disposed on the inner side of the inner wall 113. The inner wall 113 of the housing 11 has a first through hole 115, and the support bracket 12 also has a first through hole 115. A first connector 13 is disposed in the first through hole 115 of the inner wall 113 of the housing 11 and the first through hole 115 of the support bracket 12. Furthermore, the outer peripheral wall of the first connector 13 has an annular groove 131. The first connector 13 can be a rivet nut. Optionally, the first connector 13 includes a base and a protrusion disposed on the base, with the annular groove 131 disposed on the side of the protrusion facing away from the base. The annular groove 131 can accommodate a portion of the housing 11 and a portion of the support bracket 12. The base has a mounting hole, and the crossbar 2 is threadedly connected to the wall of the mounting hole. For example, the crossbar 2 passes through the mounting hole and is directly threadedly connected to the wall of the mounting hole. Alternatively, other components can be used to indirectly connect the crossbar 2 to the wall of the mounting hole.

[0049] In this embodiment, the first connector 13 can both snap the housing 11 to the load-bearing bracket and thread it to the crossbar 2, so that the housing 11 and the load-bearing bracket 12 can support the crossbar 2, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the housing 11, the load-bearing bracket and the crossbar 2.

[0050] Please refer to this as well. Figures 1-6 In one embodiment, the first connector 13 includes a first mounting hole 132 and a second mounting hole 133 arranged along its axial direction. The diameter of the first mounting hole 132 is larger than the diameter of the second mounting hole 133. The wall of the first mounting hole 132 corresponds to the annular groove 131. The second mounting hole 133 is used for threaded connection with the crossbar 2.

[0051] The base of the first connector 13 includes mounting holes, including a first mounting hole 132 and a second mounting hole 133 arranged along the axial direction of the base, and a protrusion is provided corresponding to the first mounting hole 132. Optionally, the second mounting hole 133 is closer to the outer sidewall 112 than the first mounting hole 132.

[0052] This embodiment limits the diameter relationship between the first mounting hole 132 and the second mounting hole 133, so that the larger diameter first mounting hole 132 corresponds to the part that snaps into the housing 11 and the support bracket 12, providing space for the first connector 13 to shrink and deform, and the smaller diameter second mounting hole 133 is used for threaded connection with the crossbar 2, thereby reducing the mutual interference between the crossbar 2, the housing 11, and the support bracket 12, and further improving the stability of the connection between the housing 11, the support bracket, and the crossbar 2.

[0053] Please refer to this as well. Figures 1-6 In one embodiment, the support bracket 12 includes a first bracket 121 and a second bracket 122 that are bent and connected. The first bracket 121 is provided with the inner sidewall 113, and the second bracket 122 is installed on the bottom wall of the housing 11 for connecting the vehicle body.

[0054] The support bracket 12 includes a first bracket 121 and a second bracket 122 that are bent and connected. The support bracket 12 can also be understood as an L-shaped bracket. The first bracket 121 has a first through hole 115 for connecting the crossbar 2. The second bracket 122 has a second through hole 116 for connecting the vehicle body. For example, a support bracket 12 may have two first through holes 115 spaced apart along its axial direction and two second through holes 116 spaced apart along its axial direction.

[0055] The load-bearing bracket 12 in this embodiment includes a first bracket 121 and a second bracket 122. By using the first bracket 121 to connect the crossbar 2 and the second bracket 122 to connect the vehicle body, and by connecting both the first bracket 121 and the second bracket 122 to the housing 11, the connection performance between the luggage rack 1, the crossbar 2 and the vehicle body can be improved, thereby improving the connection stability between the luggage rack 1, the crossbar 2 and the vehicle body.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 3 In one embodiment, the support bracket 12 further includes a reinforcing portion 123 disposed at the connection between the first bracket 121 and the second bracket 122, the reinforcing portion 123 protruding in a direction away from the outer surface of the support bracket 12.

[0057] The reinforcing part 123 abuts against both the first bracket 121 and the second bracket 122. There is at least one reinforcing part 123. When there are multiple reinforcing parts 123, they are spaced apart along the axial direction of the support bracket 12. Optionally, the reinforcing part 123 is located between the two first through holes 115. This embodiment, by providing the reinforcing part 123 at the turning point of the L-shaped support bracket 12, can improve the structural strength of the support bracket 12, thereby enhancing its resistance to deformation.

[0058] In one embodiment, the support bracket 12 is installed on the inner wall of the cavity 111. For example, the first bracket 121 is provided on the inner side of the inner wall 113, and the second bracket 122 is installed on the bottom wall of the cavity 111.

[0059] By placing the support bracket 12 inside the cavity 111, the area of ​​the support bracket 12 exposed to the outside world can be reduced, the probability of damage to the support bracket 12 can be reduced, the reliability of the luggage rack 1 can be improved, and the service life of the luggage rack 1 can be extended.

[0060] In one embodiment, the luggage rack 1 satisfies at least one of the following conditions: the thickness H2 of the support bracket 12 satisfies the following condition: 1.5mm≤H2≤2.5mm; and / or, the length ratio of the support bracket 12 to the housing 11 is 1:(8-12).

[0061] Optionally, such as Figure 6 As shown, the thickness H2 of the support bracket 12 can be 1.7mm, 1.9mm, 2.1mm, or 2.3mm, etc. In order to support the crossbar 2 together with the housing 11 and minimize the overall weight of the luggage rack 1, the thickness of the support bracket 12 in this embodiment is 1.5mm-2.5mm. This not only provides sufficient load-bearing capacity to fix and support the crossbar 2, but also reduces the overall weight of the luggage rack 1, thereby reducing raw material costs and production energy consumption, as well as the overall vehicle weight and energy consumption.

[0062] Optionally, the length ratio of the support bracket 12 to the housing 11 can be 1:9, 1:10, or 1:11, etc. By limiting the length ratio of the support bracket 12 to the housing 11, the length of the support bracket 12 is adapted to the length of the crossbar 2 fixed to the luggage rack 1. While ensuring that the support bracket 12 can stably fix the crossbar 2, the weight of the support bracket 12 is reduced by reducing its length, thereby reducing the overall weight of the luggage rack 1. This not only reduces raw material costs and production energy consumption, but also reduces the overall vehicle weight and energy consumption.

[0063] Please refer to this as well. Figures 1-5 ,and Figure 7 , Figure 7 Cross-sectional view of a luggage rack provided according to one embodiment of this application Figure 2 In one embodiment, the bottom wall 114 of the housing 11 and the second bracket 122 are provided with a second through hole 116 communicating with the cavity 111. The luggage rack 1 further includes a second connector 14 inserted into the second through hole 116. The housing 11 and the second bracket 122 can be snapped onto the outer peripheral side wall of the second connector 14. The luggage rack 1 further includes a third connector 15 inserted into the second connector 14. One end of the third connector 15 is used to connect to the second connector 14, and the other end is used to connect to the vehicle body.

[0064] The bottom wall 114 of the housing 11 has a second through hole 116, and the second bracket 122 also has a second through hole 116. A second connector 14 is disposed in the second through hole 116 of the bottom wall 114 of the housing 11 and the second through hole 116 of the support bracket 12. Furthermore, the outer peripheral wall of the second connector 14 has a groove. Optionally, the second connector 14 includes a body and a protrusion disposed on the body, with the groove disposed on the side of the protrusion facing away from the body. The groove can accommodate a portion of the housing 11 and a portion of the second bracket 122. The body has a connecting hole, and a third connector 15 passes through the connecting hole. One end of the third connector 15 is used for threaded connection with the wall of the connecting hole, and the other end is used for connection to the vehicle body. The second connector 14 can be a rivet nut. The third connector 15 can be a double-ended stud.

[0065] Optionally, the connecting hole includes a first connecting hole and a second connecting hole arranged along the axial direction of the body. The diameter of the first connecting hole is larger than that of the second connecting hole. The wall of the first connecting hole corresponds to the groove. The second connecting hole is used for threaded connection with the third connecting member 15.

[0066] This embodiment uses the second connector 14 and the third connector 15 to both connect the housing 11 and the load-bearing bracket, and also to connect it to the vehicle body, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the luggage rack 1 and the vehicle body.

[0067] Please refer to this as well. Figures 7-8 , Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a support base provided in one embodiment of this application. In one embodiment, the luggage rack 1 further includes a support base 16 disposed on one side of the bottom wall 114 of the housing 11. The support base 16 has a first limiting groove 161 on the surface near the housing 11 for receiving a portion of the second connecting member 14 protruding from the housing 11. The bottom wall 114 of the first limiting groove 161 has a third mounting hole 162, and the third connecting member 15 passes through the third mounting hole 162.

[0068] This embodiment provides a support base 16 with a first limiting groove 161 for accommodating the second connector 14. On the one hand, the support base 16 can be used to support the luggage rack 1, and on the other hand, the support base 16 can be used to limit the second connector 14, thereby fixing the luggage rack 1 and ensuring that the luggage rack 1 is in a preset position and angle when installed in the vehicle, thereby reducing the installation difficulty of the luggage rack 1 and improving the installation reliability of the luggage rack 1.

[0069] Please refer to this as well. Figures 7-8In one embodiment, the support base 16 has a second limiting groove 163 on the surface opposite to the housing 11. The second limiting groove 163 communicates with the third mounting hole 162. The outer peripheral sidewall of the third connector 15 has a limiting part 151. The second limiting groove 163 is used to receive the limiting part 151.

[0070] The support base 16 of this embodiment is also provided with a second limiting groove 163 for accommodating the limiting part 151 of the third connector 15, thereby restricting the position of the third connector 15, reducing the installation difficulty of the luggage rack 1 and improving the installation reliability of the luggage rack 1. Furthermore, the limiting parts 151 of the second connector 14 and the third connector 15 are respectively provided in the first limiting groove 161 and the second limiting groove 163 on opposite sides of the support base 16, making the luggage rack 1 more stably mounted on the vehicle.

[0071] Please refer to Figure 7 In one embodiment, the luggage rack 1 further includes a sealing ring 17 fitted onto the third connector 15. One side of the sealing ring 17 is used to abut against the support base 16 and the limiting part 151, and the other side is used to abut against the vehicle body.

[0072] For example, the sealing ring 17 is made of foamed PVC or EPDM. During installation, the sealing ring 17 is fitted onto the lower end of the third connector 15. One side of the sealing ring 17 is used to abut against the support base 16 and the limiting part 151, and the other side is used to abut against the vehicle body to seal the gap between the support base 16 and the vehicle body, thereby achieving a waterproof seal.

[0073] Please refer to Figure 2 In one embodiment, the outer side of the exterior sidewall 112 is provided with a protrusion 1121. The exterior sidewall 112 of the housing 11 provided in this embodiment is provided with a protrusion 1121, which not only improves the appearance of the luggage rack 1, but also serves as a snap-fit ​​position, making it convenient to use ropes or other components when the luggage rack 1 is carrying luggage, thereby improving the practicality of the luggage rack 1.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 9 , Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sealing gasket provided in one embodiment of this application. In one embodiment, the luggage rack 1 further includes a sealing gasket 18 disposed at the end of the housing 11. The sealing gasket 18 is provided with a locking block 181, which can be locked onto the bottom wall 114 of the end. One side of the sealing gasket 18 is used to abut the end, and the other side is used to abut the vehicle body. The sealing gasket 18 is also adhered to the bottom wall 114 of the end.

[0075] Optionally, the sealing gasket 18 is made by TPV injection molding. The housing 11 has a first end and a second end disposed opposite to each other in its axial direction, and the sealing gasket 18 is disposed at the first end and the second end. The bottom wall 114 of the end is provided with a third through hole 117, into which the retaining block 181 can be inserted. The sealing gasket 18 can also be adhered to the bottom wall 114 of the end by 3M double-sided tape.

[0076] This embodiment can seal the gap between the end of the housing 11 and the vehicle body by providing a sealing gasket 18 between the end of the housing 11 and the vehicle body, thus protecting the end from scratching the paint surface of the vehicle body roof.

[0077] Please refer to this as well. Figure 6 and Figure 7 In one embodiment, the luggage rack 1 further includes a sealing strip 19 extending along the axial direction of the luggage rack 1, the sealing strip 19 being adhered between the bottom wall 114 of the housing 11 and the vehicle body.

[0078] Optionally, the sealing strip 19 is made of foamed PVC or EPDM and is in the shape of a long strip. One side of the sealing strip 19 is covered with double-sided adhesive tape, which allows the sealing strip 19 to be adhered to the bottom wall 114 of the housing 11 and the vehicle body, thereby sealing the installation gap between the housing 11 and the vehicle body and providing a waterproof seal.

[0079] The luggage rack 1 provided in this embodiment not only greatly reduces the weight of the luggage rack 1 while maintaining its load-bearing capacity, but also maintains the appearance and decorative effect of the luggage rack 1, while reducing the manufacturing cost and raw material cost of the luggage rack 1.

[0080] This application also provides a vehicle, the vehicle including a body and a luggage rack as described above, the luggage rack being mounted on the body.

[0081] The vehicle provided in this embodiment adopts the luggage rack provided in this application. By connecting the crossbar to the housing and the support bracket, it can be understood that the support bracket and the housing are used together to support the crossbar. Therefore, the requirements for the structural strength of the housing are reduced, the weight of the housing can be reduced, and the overall weight of the luggage rack is reduced. This not only reduces the cost of raw materials and production energy consumption, but also reduces the weight of the whole vehicle and reduces the energy consumption of the vehicle.

[0082] The above provides a detailed description of the embodiments provided in this application. This document elucidates and explains the principles and implementation methods of this application. The above description is only intended to help understand the methods and core ideas of this application. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scope based on the ideas of this application. Therefore, the content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

Claims

1. A luggage rack, characterized in that, For mounting on the body of a vehicle, the luggage rack includes a housing with a cavity and a support bracket disposed on the housing. The housing and the support bracket are used to connect a crossbar so that the crossbar is fixed to the luggage rack. The thickness H1 of the housing satisfies the following condition: 1mm≤H1≤2mm. The housing has an external sidewall and an internal sidewall opposite to the external sidewall. The support bracket includes a first bracket and a second bracket that are bent and connected. The first bracket is disposed on the internal sidewall, and the second bracket is installed on the bottom wall of the housing for connecting the vehicle body.

2. The luggage rack as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner sidewall and the supporting bracket are provided with a first through hole communicating with the cavity; The luggage rack also includes a first connector inserted into the first through hole, and the outer peripheral wall of the first connector is provided with an annular groove. The housing and the support bracket can be snapped into the annular groove. The first connector is used for threaded connection with the crossbar.

3. The luggage rack of claim 2, wherein The first connector includes a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole arranged along its axial direction. The diameter of the first mounting hole is larger than the diameter of the second mounting hole. The wall of the first mounting hole is directly opposite the annular groove. The second mounting hole is used for threaded connection with the crossbar.

4. The luggage rack of claim 1, wherein The support bracket also includes a reinforcing portion located at the connection between the first bracket and the second bracket, the reinforcing portion protruding toward the side opposite to the crossbar.

5. A luggage rack as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The luggage rack meets at least one of the following conditions: The thickness H2 of the support bracket satisfies the following condition: 1.5mm ≤ H2 ≤ 2.5mm; The length ratio of the support bracket to the housing is between 1:8 and 1:

12.

6. The luggage rack of claim 1, wherein The bottom wall of the housing and the second bracket are provided with a second through hole communicating with the cavity. The luggage rack also includes a second connector inserted into the second through hole. The housing and the second bracket can be snapped onto the outer peripheral side wall of the second connector. The luggage rack also includes a third connector inserted into the second connector. One end of the third connector is used to connect to the second connector, and the other end is used to connect to the vehicle body.

7. The luggage rack of claim 6, wherein The luggage rack also includes a support base disposed on one side of the bottom wall of the housing. The support base has a first limiting groove on the surface near the housing for accommodating a portion of the second connector protruding from the housing. The bottom wall of the first limiting groove has a third mounting hole, through which the third connector passes.

8. The luggage rack of claim 7, wherein The support base has a second limiting groove on the surface away from the housing. The second limiting groove is connected to the third mounting hole. The outer peripheral sidewall of the third connector has a limiting part. The second limiting groove is used to accommodate the limiting part.

9. The luggage rack of claim 8, wherein, The luggage rack also includes a sealing ring fitted onto the third connector, one side of which is used to abut against the support base and the limiting part, and the other side is used to abut against the vehicle body.

10. The luggage rack of claim 2 wherein, The outer side of the exterior sidewall has a protruding part.

11. The luggage rack of claim 1, wherein The luggage rack also includes a sealing gasket located at the end of the housing. The sealing gasket has a locking block that can be engaged with the bottom wall of the end. One side of the sealing gasket is used to support the end, and the other side is used to support the vehicle body. The sealing gasket is also adhered to the bottom wall of the end.

12. The luggage rack of claim 1, wherein, The luggage rack also includes a sealing strip extending along the axial direction of the luggage rack, the sealing strip being adhered between the bottom wall of the housing and the vehicle body.

13. A vehicle characterized by comprising: The vehicle includes a body and a luggage rack as described in any one of claims 1-12, the luggage rack being mounted on the body.

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