Luggage rack mounting bracket, luggage rack assembly and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to a luggage rack mounting bracket, a luggage rack assembly and a vehicle, which comprises a base used for being connected with a roof, the base being provided with a limiting part; an elastic assembly, one end of the elastic assembly being rotatably arranged on the base; and a mounting support, the other end of the elastic assembly being rotatably connected with the mounting support, and the mounting support being provided with a stop part, the mounting support having a mounting fixed state and an active adjustment state; wherein in the mounting fixed state, the elastic assembly exerts elastic tension on the mounting support, so that the limiting part is limitedly matched with the stop part, so that the mounting support is fixed on the base at a set mounting angle; in the active adjustment state, the mounting support is moved in a direction away from the base to make the stop part separated from the limiting part, and the mounting support can be rotated relative to the base to realize adjustable mounting angle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of luggage rack installation, and in particular to a luggage rack mounting bracket, luggage rack assembly, and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Roof racks are support frames or components installed on the top of a car body to securely and conveniently fix luggage. They are generally used on hatchback station wagons, SUVs, MPVs, and other similar models. Roof racks have the advantages of expanding interior space and increasing vehicle storage capacity, making them popular among consumers.

[0003] Traditional roof racks are mainly of two types: flush mount and floating mount. A flush mount involves bending the entire rack and installing it flush against the roof. A floating mount consists of a central aluminum alloy section and two die-cast sections at the front and rear, with the die-cast sections fixed to the roof to achieve a floating effect. However, regardless of the type, roof racks have a fixed length, resulting in fixed mounting points. This makes them unsuitable for different roof shapes, requiring adjustments to the mounting angle and distance, leading to poor applicability and a negative impact on the user experience. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a luggage rack mounting bracket, luggage rack assembly, and vehicle to address the issues of poor applicability and negative impact on user experience.

[0005] A first aspect of this application provides a luggage rack mounting bracket, comprising:

[0006] A base for connecting to the vehicle roof, the base being provided with a limiting part;

[0007] An elastic component, one end of which is rotatably disposed on the base; and

[0008] The mounting bracket is rotatably connected to the other end of the elastic component, and the mounting bracket is provided with a stop part. The mounting bracket has a fixed installation state and an adjustable movement state.

[0009] In the fixed installation state, the elastic component applies an elastic tension to the mounting bracket so that the limiting part and the stop part are in a limiting engagement, thereby fixing the mounting bracket to the base at a set installation angle.

[0010] In the active adjustment state, the mounting bracket moves away from the base to separate the stop from the limiting part, and the mounting bracket can rotate relative to the base to achieve an adjustable mounting angle.

[0011] This solution's roof rack mounting bracket is used at the connection point with the vehicle roof to install and secure the roof rack. Specifically, it is assembled with the mounting bracket. When different roof shapes cause changes in the installation angle and mounting point position of the roof rack, pulling the mounting bracket moves it away from the base, causing the stop and limit parts to separate. The mounting bracket is then locked in contact, gaining rotational freedom relative to the base. At this point, the mounting bracket can be rotated to the required installation angle to meet the installation point position requirements. Then, releasing the mounting bracket causes the elastic component to apply elastic tension, automatically pulling the mounting bracket back onto the base, so that the limit part and the stop part form a limiting engagement, thus fixing the mounting bracket to the base and ensuring reliable and secure support for the roof rack loading. In other words, compared to existing technologies, this solution's roof rack mounting bracket can flexibly adjust and change the actual installation angle of the mounting bracket to obtain a suitable mounting point position according to different roof shape conditions, meeting the installation requirements of different roof racks, greatly improving applicability and user experience.

[0012] The technical solution of this application will be further described below:

[0013] In one embodiment, the base includes a carrier plate and a first support plate and a second support plate arranged side by side at a distance on the same side of the carrier plate, and the limiting part is a first tooth structure formed on the first support plate and the second support plate;

[0014] The mounting bracket includes a mounting block and a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate rotatably disposed on opposite sides of the mounting block. The stop portion is a second tooth structure formed on the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and the second tooth structure can engage or disengage with the first tooth structure.

[0015] In one embodiment, both the first support plate and the second support plate have arc-shaped surfaces on their sides away from the carrier plate, and the first tooth structure is formed on the arc-shaped surfaces and distributed along the arc.

[0016] In one embodiment, a first connecting shaft and a second connecting shaft are respectively protruding from opposite sides of the mounting block. The first connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the first mounting plate and has a first sliding portion passing through the first mounting plate. The second connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the second mounting plate and has a second sliding portion passing through the second mounting plate.

[0017] The base also includes a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate. The first limiting plate is disposed on the side of the first support plate away from the second support plate, and the first limiting plate has a first arc-shaped limiting groove. The first sliding part is slidably inserted into the first arc-shaped limiting groove.

[0018] The second limiting plate is disposed on the side of the second support plate away from the first support plate, and the second limiting plate has a second arc-shaped limiting groove, and the second sliding part is slidably inserted into the second arc-shaped limiting groove.

[0019] In one embodiment, the arc length of the first tooth structure distributed on the arc surface is not less than the arc length of the first arc-shaped limiting groove and the second arc-shaped limiting groove.

[0020] In one embodiment, both the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate are provided with a first baffle and a second baffle. The first baffle is arranged at one end of the arc length direction of the first arc-shaped limiting groove and the second arc-shaped limiting groove, and the second baffle is arranged at the other end of the arc length direction of the first arc-shaped limiting groove and the second arc-shaped limiting groove.

[0021] The first baffle and the second baffle provided on the first limiting plate both extend toward the direction of the second limiting plate, and the first baffle and the second baffle provided on the second limiting plate both extend toward the direction of the first limiting plate.

[0022] In one embodiment, the base further includes a steering bracket rotatably mounted on the carrier plate and used for connection to the vehicle roof. The elastic component includes a first elastic element, one end of which is rotatably connected to the mounting block, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the steering bracket. In the fixed installation state, the first elastic element is in a critical state of compression and tension.

[0023] In one embodiment, the elastic component further includes a second elastic element, one end of which is fixedly connected to the mounting block, and the other end of which is fixedly connected to the first elastic element; wherein, in the fixed mounting state, the second elastic element is in a stretched state.

[0024] In one embodiment, the base further includes a first seal, a mounting bracket, and a second seal. The carrier plate has a through hole. The steering bracket includes a main body and a connecting stud. The main body passes through the through hole, and the first seal is sealed between the hole wall of the through hole and the main body.

[0025] The connecting stud passes through the through hole and extends to the underside of the carrier plate. The mounting bracket and the second seal are sequentially sleeved on the outside of the connecting stud, with the mounting bracket located between the carrier plate and the second seal.

[0026] A second aspect of this application also provides a luggage rack assembly comprising:

[0027] Luggage racks; and

[0028] Four roof rack mounting brackets as described above are rectangularly mounted on the roof of the vehicle, and the roof rack is assembled and fixed with all of the roof rack mounting brackets.

[0029] In one embodiment, the four luggage rack mounting brackets are a first luggage rack mounting bracket, a second luggage rack mounting bracket, a third luggage rack mounting bracket, and a fourth luggage rack mounting bracket. The first luggage rack mounting bracket, the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket, the second luggage rack mounting bracket, and the third luggage rack mounting bracket are arranged longitudinally spaced along the roof of the vehicle, and the first luggage rack mounting bracket, the second luggage rack mounting bracket, the third luggage rack mounting bracket, and the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket are arranged laterally spaced along the roof of the vehicle. The luggage rack includes a first luggage rack rod and a second luggage rack rod.

[0030] The first luggage rack rod is connected to the first luggage rack mounting bracket and the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket at both ends along its length, and the second luggage rack rod is connected to the second luggage rack mounting bracket and the third luggage rack mounting bracket at both ends along its length.

[0031] Alternatively, the two ends of the length direction of the first luggage rack rod are respectively connected to the first luggage rack mounting bracket and the second luggage rack mounting bracket, and the two ends of the length direction of the second luggage rack rod are respectively connected to the third luggage rack mounting bracket and the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket.

[0032] In one embodiment, the luggage rack assembly further includes a cover that covers the outside of the luggage rack mounting bracket and is mounted on the roof of the vehicle. The side of the cover away from the roof has a through hole. The mounting bracket includes a mounting part that extends from the through hole to the outside of the cover to assemble and fix with the luggage rack.

[0033] In one embodiment, the mounting portion includes a support portion and a screw portion, and the luggage rack includes a cover, a nut, a die-cast part, and a sealing gasket. The die-cast part is sleeved on the screw portion, the nut is screwed onto the screw portion and presses the die-cast part tightly and fixes it, the sealing gasket is sleeved on the outside of the die-cast part, and the cover is placed over the screw portion, the nut, and the die-cast part and is sealed and connected to the sealing gasket.

[0034] A third aspect of this application also provides a vehicle that includes the luggage rack assembly described above. Attached Figure Description

[0035] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments of this application and their descriptions are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application.

[0036] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the roof rack assembly as described in one embodiment of this application, mounted on the roof of a vehicle.

[0038] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A side view structural diagram.

[0039] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram showing the assembly of the cover and the luggage rack brackets.

[0040] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the internal installation structure for mounting brackets to the cover and luggage rack.

[0041] Figure 5 This is an isometric structural schematic diagram of a luggage rack mounting bracket according to one embodiment.

[0042] Figure 6 A side view of the structure for installing brackets on a luggage rack.

[0043] Figure 7 for Figure 6 A top-view structural diagram.

[0044] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the meshing structure of the first tooth structure and the second tooth structure in one embodiment.

[0045] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0046] 100. Luggage rack assembly; 10. Luggage rack mounting bracket; 10a. First luggage rack mounting bracket; 10b. Second luggage rack mounting bracket; 10c. Third luggage rack mounting bracket; 10d. Fourth luggage rack mounting bracket; 11. Base; 111. First tooth structure; 112. Carrier plate; 113. First support plate; 114. Second support plate; 115. Curved surface; 116. First limiting plate; 116a. First arc-shaped limiting groove; 117. Second limiting plate; 117a. Second arc-shaped limiting groove; 118. First baffle; 118a. Second baffle; 20. Elastic assembly Components; 21. First elastic component; 22. Second elastic component; 30. Mounting support; 31. Second tooth structure; 32. Mounting block; 321. First connecting shaft; 33. First mounting plate; 34. Second mounting plate; 35. Support portion; 36. Screw portion; 40. Steering bracket; 41. Main body; 42. Connecting stud; 50. First seal; 60. Mounting bracket; 70. Second seal; 80. Luggage rack; 81. First luggage rack rod; 82. Second luggage rack rod; 83. Cover; 84. Nut; 85. Die casting; 86. Sealing gasket; 90. Cover; 200. Roof. Detailed Implementation

[0047] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0048] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 5 This application illustrates a luggage rack mounting bracket 10 in one embodiment, which is used to mount a luggage rack 80 to a vehicle roof 200. Exemplarily, the luggage rack mounting bracket 10 includes a base 11, an elastic component 20, and a mounting support 30.

[0049] The base 11 is used to connect with the roof 200 and is provided with a limiting part; one end of the elastic component 20 is rotatably disposed on the base 11; the mounting bracket 30 is rotatably connected to the other end of the elastic component 20 and is provided with a stop part. The mounting bracket 30 has a fixed installation state and an adjustable installation state. In the fixed installation state, the elastic component 20 applies an elastic tension to the mounting bracket 30 so that the limiting part and the stop part are in a limiting engagement, so that the mounting bracket 30 is fixed on the base 11 at a set installation angle. In the adjustable installation state, the mounting bracket 30 moves away from the base 11 so that the stop part and the limiting part are separated, and the mounting bracket 30 can rotate relative to the base 11 to achieve an adjustable installation angle.

[0050] It is understandable that the contraction direction of the elastic component 20 is consistent with the movement direction of the mounting support 30 towards the base 11, and the extension direction of the elastic component 20 is consistent with the movement direction of the mounting support 30 away from the base 11.

[0051] In summary, implementing the technical solution of this embodiment will have the following beneficial effects: The luggage rack mounting bracket 10 of this solution is used to connect with the roof 200 and to install and fix the luggage rack 80. Specifically, it is assembled with the luggage rack 80 through the mounting bracket 30. When facing different roof 200 shapes, causing changes in the installation angle and installation point position of the luggage rack 80, by pulling the mounting bracket 30, the mounting bracket 30 can move away from the base 11, causing the stop part to separate from the limiting part. The mounting bracket 30 is then locked and gains rotational freedom relative to the base 11. At this time, the mounting bracket 30 can be rotated to the required installation position according to the actual installation needs. The angle is adjusted to meet the installation point position requirements. Then, the mounting bracket 30 is released, and the elastic component 20 applies an elastic pulling force to the mounting bracket 30, thereby automatically pulling the mounting bracket 30 back onto the base 11. This allows the limiting part and the stopping part to form a limiting engagement, thus fixing the mounting bracket 30 to the base 11 and ensuring reliable and secure support for the loading of the luggage rack 80. In other words, compared with the prior art, the luggage rack mounting bracket 10 of this solution can flexibly adjust and change the actual installation angle of the mounting bracket 30 according to different roof 200 shape conditions to obtain a suitable installation point position, meet the installation requirements of different luggage racks 80, and greatly improve applicability and user experience.

[0052] Please continue reading. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In addition, this application also provides a roof rack assembly 100, which includes a roof rack 80 and four roof rack mounting brackets 10 as described above. The four roof rack mounting brackets 10 are rectangularly mounted on the roof 200, and the roof rack 80 is assembled and fixed with all the roof rack mounting brackets 10.

[0053] Of course, in other optional embodiments, there may be two, three or even more luggage rack mounting brackets 10. Multiple luggage rack mounting brackets 10 may also be arranged in triangular, circular or other shapes. The specific arrangement can be flexibly selected according to actual needs.

[0054] In the above embodiment, the four luggage rack mounting brackets 10 are respectively a first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a, a second luggage rack mounting bracket 10b, a third luggage rack mounting bracket 10c, and a fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d. The first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a and the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d, as well as the second luggage rack mounting bracket 10b and the third luggage rack mounting bracket 10c, are arranged at longitudinal intervals along the roof 200. The first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a and the second luggage rack mounting bracket 10b, as well as the third luggage rack mounting bracket 10c and the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d, are arranged at transverse intervals along the roof 200. The luggage rack 80 includes a first luggage rack rod 81 and a second luggage rack rod 82.

[0055] It should be noted that the longitudinal direction of the roof 200 specifically refers to the length direction of the roof 200, that is, the direction from the front to the rear of the vehicle. The transverse direction of the roof 200 specifically refers to the width direction of the roof 200, that is, the direction perpendicular to the line connecting the front and rear of the vehicle.

[0056] The first luggage rack rod 81 is connected at both ends along its length to the first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a and the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d, respectively. Similarly, the second luggage rack rod 82 is connected at both ends along its length to the second luggage rack mounting bracket 10b and the third luggage rack mounting bracket 10c, respectively. It is understandable that the first and fourth luggage rack mounting brackets 10a and 10d, as well as the second and third luggage rack mounting brackets 10b and 10c, are arranged longitudinally along the roof 200, allowing for longitudinal installation of the luggage rack 80 on the roof 200. Furthermore, the relatively larger spacing between the first and fourth luggage rack mounting brackets 10a and 10d, and between the second and third luggage rack mounting brackets 10b and 10c, makes it suitable for installing longer luggage racks 80. In other words, by adjusting the mounting angles of the mounting supports 30 of each luggage rack mounting bracket 10, the installation needs of a series of luggage racks 80 with considerable length can be met, greatly expanding its applicability.

[0057] Alternatively, as an alternative to the above embodiment, the two ends of the length direction of the first luggage rack rod 81 are respectively connected to the first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a and the second luggage rack mounting bracket 10b, and the two ends of the length direction of the second luggage rack rod 82 are respectively connected to the third luggage rack mounting bracket 10c and the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d. That is, the first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a, the second luggage rack mounting bracket 10b, the third luggage rack mounting bracket 10c, and the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d are arranged at lateral intervals along the roof 200, which can realize the lateral installation of the luggage rack 80 on the roof 200. At this time, the distance between the first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a and the second luggage rack mounting bracket 10b and the distance between the third luggage rack mounting bracket 10c and the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d are relatively small, which can be used for the installation needs of shorter luggage racks 80. In other words, by adjusting the installation angle of the mounting supports 30 of each luggage rack mounting bracket 10, the installation needs of a series of luggage racks 80 with shorter lengths can be met, greatly expanding the scope of application.

[0058] Specifically, taking the longitudinally spaced first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a and fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d as examples, when the mounting support 30 of the first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a rotates toward the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d, and / or the mounting support 30 of the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d rotates toward the first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a, the distance between the mounting supports 30 of the first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a and the mounting supports 30 of the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d decreases, thus satisfying the installation of the shorter first luggage rack rod 81. Conversely, when the mounting support 30 of the first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a rotates away from the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d, and / or the mounting support 30 of the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d rotates away from the first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a, the distance between the mounting supports 30 of the first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a and the mounting supports 30 of the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d increases, thus satisfying the installation of the longer second luggage rack rod 82.

[0059] Furthermore, by simply rotating and adjusting the mounting angle of the mounting bracket 30 of the first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a or the mounting bracket 30 of the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d, the mounting brackets 30 of the first luggage rack mounting bracket 10a and the mounting brackets 30 of the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket 10d are placed in a non-horizontal plane. This satisfies the installation requirements of the first luggage rack rod 81 with a certain tilt angle, or the installation requirements under the condition that the arc-shaped first luggage rack rod 81 does not interfere with the roof 200, etc.

[0060] Please continue reading. Figures 5 to 8Based on any of the above embodiments, the base 11 includes a carrier plate 112 and a first support plate 113 and a second support plate 114 arranged side-by-side and spaced apart on the same side of the carrier plate 112. That is, the carrier plate 112, the first support plate 113, and the second support plate 114 cooperate to form a U-shaped structure. For example, the carrier plate 112, the first support plate 113, and the second support plate 114 can be three separate plates, spliced ​​together by welding or other methods, or they can be formed into a U-shaped structure by bending a single plate.

[0061] The limiting part is a first tooth structure 111 formed on the first support plate 113 and the second support plate 114. Considering that the mounting bracket 30 needs to rotate within a certain stroke range to change the mounting angle, the first tooth structure 111 is a rack-shaped structure with a certain length. It can be understood that the first tooth structure 111 is composed of multiple first teeth. By changing the number of first teeth, the length of the first tooth structure 111 can be adjusted, thereby changing the angle adjustment range of the mounting bracket 30.

[0062] The mounting bracket 30 includes a mounting block 32 and a first mounting plate 33 and a second mounting plate 34 rotatably disposed on opposite sides of the mounting block 32. The stop portion is a second tooth structure 31 formed on the first mounting plate 33 and the second mounting plate 34. The second tooth structure 31 can engage or disengage with the first tooth structure 111.

[0063] When the mounting bracket 30 is pulled away from the base 11, the second tooth structure 31 will separate from the first tooth structure 111. The mounting bracket 30 can be rotated and adjusted to the required installation angle position. Then, the mounting bracket 30 is released, and the elastic component 20 pulls the mounting bracket 30 to move and reset to the base 11, so that the second tooth structure 31 automatically engages with the first tooth structure 111 to realize the installation and positioning of the mounting bracket 30 and the base 11, ensuring that the mounting bracket 30 is firmly installed on the luggage rack 80.

[0064] It should be noted that the second tooth structure 31 is also a rack-shaped structure, and it is also composed of multiple second teeth. However, the number of second tooth structures 31 can be set to be less, and the length of the second tooth structure 31 can be set to be shorter. It is only necessary to ensure that the second tooth structure 31 meshes with the first tooth structure 111 to limit the installation support 30. For example, the number of second teeth is 1 / 4 to 1 / 5 of the number of first teeth.

[0065] Furthermore, since the number of second teeth is relatively small, the dimensions of the first mounting plate 33 and the second mounting plate 34 can also be smaller, which helps to reduce the overall volume of the luggage rack mounting bracket 10.

[0066] Based on the above embodiments, both the first support plate 113 and the second support plate 114 have arc-shaped surfaces 115 on their sides away from the carrier plate 112, and the first tooth structure 111 is formed on the arc-shaped surface 115 and distributed along the arc. Therefore, no matter what angle the mounting bracket 30 rotates to along the arc-shaped surface 115, it can ensure that the first tooth structure 111 can reliably and effectively mesh with the second tooth structure 31.

[0067] It should be noted that the carrier plate 112, the first support plate 113, and the second support plate 114 form a receiving groove, and the elastic component 20 and the mounting bracket 30 are both disposed within this receiving groove. Furthermore, the receiving groove is a through groove extending from both ends, having a first opening and a second opening located in a plane parallel to the carrier plate 112 and opposite to each other, as well as a slot arranged opposite to the carrier plate 112 along the height direction of the luggage rack mounting bracket 10. The mounting bracket 30 can extend or retract towards the base 11 through the slot, and the mounting bracket 30 and the elastic component 20 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise along the line connecting the first and second openings.

[0068] Furthermore, based on any of the above embodiments, a first connecting shaft 321 and a second connecting shaft protrude from opposite sides of the mounting block 32, respectively. The first connecting shaft 321 is rotatably connected to the first mounting plate 33 and has a first sliding portion passing through the first mounting plate 33. The second connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the second mounting plate 34 and has a second sliding portion passing through the second mounting plate 34. That is, the length of the first connecting shaft 321 is greater than the thickness of the first mounting plate 33, and the length of the second connecting shaft is greater than the thickness of the second mounting plate 34.

[0069] Please continue reading. Figure 5 and Figure 6 The base 11 also includes a first limiting plate 116 and a second limiting plate 117. The first limiting plate 116 is disposed on the side of the first support plate 113 away from the second support plate 114, and the first limiting plate 116 has a first arc-shaped limiting groove 116a, and the first sliding part is slidably inserted into the first arc-shaped limiting groove 116a. The second limiting plate 117 is disposed on the side of the second support plate 114 away from the first support plate 113, and the second limiting plate 117 has a second arc-shaped limiting groove 117a, and the second sliding part is slidably inserted into the second arc-shaped limiting groove 117a.

[0070] On the one hand, by sliding the first sliding part in the first arc-shaped limiting groove 116a and the second sliding part in the second arc-shaped limiting groove 117a, the rotation of the mounting support 30 can be guided, thereby improving the rotational stability of the mounting support 30. On the other hand, when the first sliding part and the second sliding part slide to the two ends of the arc length of the first arc-shaped limiting groove 116a and the second arc-shaped limiting groove 117a respectively, they will be blocked by the sidewall of the groove, thereby controlling the maximum rotation angle of the mounting support 30.

[0071] Furthermore, in order to ensure that the second tooth structure 31 can still effectively mesh with the first tooth structure 111 when the mounting support 30 is rotated to the limit angle position, the arc length of the first tooth structure 111 distributed on the arc surface 115 should be not less than the arc length of the first arc-shaped limiting groove 116a and the second arc-shaped limiting groove 117a.

[0072] Please continue reading. Figure 6 and Figure 7 Furthermore, in another embodiment, both the first limiting plate 116 and the second limiting plate 117 are provided with a first baffle 118 and a second baffle 118a. The first baffle 118 is arranged at one end of the arc length direction of the first arc-shaped limiting groove 116a and the second arc-shaped limiting groove 117a, and the second baffle 118a is arranged at the other end of the arc length direction of the first arc-shaped limiting groove 116a and the second arc-shaped limiting groove 117a. The first baffle 118 and the second baffle 118a provided on the first limiting plate 116 both extend toward the second limiting plate 117, and the first baffle 118 and the second baffle 118a provided on the second limiting plate 117 both extend toward the first limiting plate 116.

[0073] When the mounting bracket 30 rotates clockwise or counterclockwise to the extreme positions at both ends of the first arc-shaped limiting groove 116a and the second arc-shaped limiting groove 117a, the first baffle 118 or the second baffle 118a can abut against the mounting block 32 and / or the first mounting plate 33 and the second mounting plate 34 to achieve blocking and positioning of the mounting bracket 30.

[0074] Please continue reading. Figure 6 In another embodiment, the base 11 also includes a steering bracket 40, which is rotatably disposed on the carrier plate 112. Specifically, the steering bracket 40 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise on a horizontal plane parallel to the surface of the carrier plate 112, thereby allowing fine adjustment of the mounting angle and position of the mounting support 30 and the elastic component 20 on the base 11.

[0075] The steering bracket 40 is used to connect to the roof 200. The elastic component 20 includes a first elastic element 21. One end of the first elastic element 21 is rotatably connected to the mounting block 32, and the other end of the first elastic element 21 is rotatably connected to the steering bracket 40. In the fixed installation state, the first elastic element 21 is in a critical state of compression and tension.

[0076] Specifically, the first elastic element 21 is a gas spring. On the one hand, the gas spring can provide the extension and retraction force of the mounting bracket 30, ensuring that the mounting bracket 30 can flexibly switch between the fixed installation state and the movable adjustment state. On the other hand, since the gas spring is in the fixed installation state (that is, when the first tooth structure 111 and the second tooth structure 31 mesh to fix the mounting bracket 30 to the base 11), the gas spring is in the critical state of compression and tension. This ensures that no matter what angle the mounting bracket 30 is rotated to, when the mounting bracket 30 is subjected to external forces (such as the weight of the luggage rack 80, the operating pressure applied by the user, the weight of luggage items, etc.), the gas spring can share part of the force, thereby ensuring the structural safety of the luggage rack mounting bracket 10.

[0077] Furthermore, the elastic component 20 also includes a second elastic element 22, one end of which is connected and fixed to the mounting block 32, and the other end of which is connected and fixed to the first elastic element 21; wherein, in the fixed installation state, the second elastic element 22 is in a stretched state.

[0078] For example, the second elastic element 22 is a helical spring, which is fitted onto the outside of the gas spring. Since the second elastic element 22 is in a stretched state when the installation is fixed, it can continuously apply elastic tension to the mounting support 30. On the one hand, this allows the mounting support 30, after rotating away from the base 11 to the desired angle position, to automatically return to the base 11; on the other hand, it can also pull the mounting support 30 to press it firmly against the base 11, ensuring that the first tooth structure 111 and the second tooth structure 31 are always stably and reliably engaged, avoiding the phenomenon of disengagement.

[0079] Please continue reading. Figure 6 Furthermore, based on any of the above embodiments, the base 11 also includes a first sealing element 50, a mounting bracket 60, and a second sealing element 70. The carrier plate 112 has a through hole, and the steering bracket 40 includes a main body 41 and a connecting stud 42. The main body 41 passes through the through hole, and the first sealing element 50 is sealed between the hole wall of the through hole and the main body 41. Therefore, the first sealing element 50 can form an installation seal between the main body 41 of the steering bracket 40 and the through hole of the carrier plate 112, preventing rainwater and other substances from leaking into the interior of the roof 200 along the through hole.

[0080] For example, the first seal 50 is a sealing gasket.

[0081] The connecting stud 42 passes through the through hole and extends to the underside of the carrier plate 112. The mounting bracket 60 and the second seal 70 are sequentially fitted onto the outside of the connecting stud 42, with the mounting bracket 60 located between the carrier plate 112 and the second seal 70. The roof 200 has pre-drilled mounting holes. During installation, the connecting stud 42 passes through the mounting holes and extends into the vehicle body, where it is locked with a lock nut 84. The mounting bracket 60 presses the second seal 70 against the top surface of the roof 200 to form a sealing seal, preventing rainwater from seeping into the vehicle interior through the mounting holes.

[0082] In addition, the mounting bracket 60 also plays the role of bearing and transmitting force. Specifically, when the mounting support 30 is subjected to force, part of the force will first be transmitted to the first mounting plate 33 and the second mounting plate 34 on both sides, then to the base 11, then to the mounting bracket 60, and finally to the vehicle body. At the same time, another part of the force will first be transmitted to the gas spring, then to the steering bracket 40, then to the base 11, then to the mounting bracket 60 through the base 11, and finally to the vehicle body. By transmitting the force borne by the mounting support 30 to the vehicle body through two force transmission paths, it helps to reduce the load on the luggage rack mounting bracket 10, thereby improving structural safety and service life.

[0083] Please continue reading. Figure 3 and Figure 4 Furthermore, based on any of the above embodiments, the luggage rack assembly 100 also includes a cover 90, which covers the outside of the luggage rack mounting bracket 10 and is mounted on the roof 200. A through hole is provided on the side of the cover 90 away from the roof 200. The mounting bracket 30 includes a mounting portion that extends from the through hole to the outside of the cover 90 to assemble and fix with the luggage rack 80. The cover 90 provides protection for the luggage rack mounting bracket 10, preventing dust, rainwater, and other environmental contaminants from contacting the various components of the luggage rack mounting bracket 10, which could affect the smoothness of rotation of the mounting bracket 30, cause rust and damage to components, and thus affect its service life and user experience.

[0084] Optionally, the cover 90 can be transparent or opaque. The cover 90 is installed on the roof 200 by at least one of the following methods: adhesive, snap-fit, riveting, etc.

[0085] In other words, the cover 90 can be fixedly connected to the roof 200 or movably connected. When a movable connection is used, by loosening the nut of the locking stud 42, the luggage rack mounting bracket 10 and the cover 90 can be rotated together by 90°, thereby changing the rotation direction of the mounting bracket 30, which was originally parallel to the longitudinal direction of the roof 200, and the elastic component 20, to be parallel to the transverse direction of the roof 200 (or changing the rotation direction of the mounting bracket 20, which was originally parallel to the transverse direction of the roof 200, and the elastic component 20, to be parallel to the longitudinal direction of the roof 200), so as to meet the needs of switching between transverse and longitudinal installation of the first luggage rack rod 81 and the second luggage rack rod 82.

[0086] In the above embodiment, the mounting part includes a support portion 35 and a screw portion 36. The luggage rack 80 includes a cover 83, a nut 84, a die-cast part 85, and a sealing gasket 86. The die-cast part 85 is sleeved on the screw portion 36, the nut 84 is screwed onto the screw portion 36 and presses the die-cast part 85 tightly and fixes it, the sealing gasket 86 is sleeved on the outside of the die-cast part 85, and the cover 83 covers the screw portion 36, the nut 84, and the die-cast part 85 and is sealed and connected with the sealing gasket 86. This allows the luggage rack 80 to be assembled and fixed with the mounting support 30, and the installation method of the luggage rack 80 is simple and the connection reliability is high.

[0087] In this application, both the first luggage rack pole 81 and the second luggage rack pole 82 include an aluminum alloy pole in the middle section, and mounting components respectively installed at both ends of the aluminum alloy section along its length. The mounting components include the aforementioned cover 83, nut 84, die-cast part 85, and sealing gasket 86. After the mounting components are assembled with the mounting part of the mounting bracket 30, the aluminum alloy pole is suspended above the roof 200, which makes it easier to install luggage and avoids luggage directly squeezing and contacting the roof 200, thus preventing the roof 200 from deforming or damaging the sunroof glass.

[0088] In addition to the above, this application also provides a means of transportation, including the luggage rack assembly 100 as described in any of the above embodiments. For example, the means of transportation may be a car.

[0089] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0090] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A luggage rack mounting bracket, characterized in that, include: A base for connecting to the vehicle roof, the base being provided with a limiting part; An elastic component, one end of which is rotatably disposed on the base; The mounting bracket is rotatably connected to the other end of the elastic component, and the mounting bracket is provided with a stop part. The mounting bracket has a fixed installation state and an adjustable movement state. In the fixed installation state, the elastic component applies an elastic tension to the mounting bracket so that the limiting part and the stop part are in a limiting engagement, thereby fixing the mounting bracket to the base at a set installation angle. In the adjusted state, the mounting bracket moves away from the base to separate the stop from the limiting part, and the mounting bracket can rotate relative to the base to achieve an adjustable mounting angle; and The base includes a carrier plate and a first support plate and a second support plate arranged side by side at intervals on the same side of the carrier plate. The limiting part is a first tooth structure formed on the first support plate and the second support plate. The mounting bracket includes a mounting block and a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate rotatably disposed on opposite sides of the mounting block. The stop portion is a second tooth structure formed on the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, and the second tooth structure can engage or disengage with the first tooth structure.

2. The luggage rack mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the first support plate and the second support plate have arc-shaped surfaces on their sides away from the carrier plate, and the first tooth structure is formed on the arc-shaped surfaces and distributed along the arc.

3. The luggage rack mounting bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting block has a first connecting shaft and a second connecting shaft protruding from its opposite sides. The first connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the first mounting plate and has a first sliding part that passes through the first mounting plate. The second connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the second mounting plate and has a second sliding part that passes through the second mounting plate. The base also includes a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate. The first limiting plate is disposed on the side of the first support plate away from the second support plate, and the first limiting plate has a first arc-shaped limiting groove. The first sliding part is slidably inserted into the first arc-shaped limiting groove. The second limiting plate is disposed on the side of the second support plate away from the first support plate, and the second limiting plate has a second arc-shaped limiting groove, and the second sliding part is slidably inserted into the second arc-shaped limiting groove.

4. The luggage rack mounting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The arc length of the first tooth structure distributed on the arc surface is not less than the arc length of the first arc-shaped limiting groove and the second arc-shaped limiting groove.

5. The luggage rack mounting bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate are provided with a first baffle and a second baffle. The first baffle is arranged at one end of the arc length direction of the first arc-shaped limiting groove and the second arc-shaped limiting groove, and the second baffle is arranged at the other end of the arc length direction of the first arc-shaped limiting groove and the second arc-shaped limiting groove. The first baffle and the second baffle provided on the first limiting plate both extend toward the direction of the second limiting plate, and the first baffle and the second baffle provided on the second limiting plate both extend toward the direction of the first limiting plate.

6. The luggage rack mounting bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base also includes a steering bracket, which is rotatably mounted on the carrier plate and is used to connect to the roof. The elastic component includes a first elastic element, one end of which is rotatably connected to the mounting block, and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the steering bracket. In the fixed installation state, the first elastic element is in a critical state of compression and tension.

7. The luggage rack mounting bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The elastic component further includes a second elastic element, one end of which is connected and fixed to the mounting block, and the other end of which is connected and fixed to the first elastic element; wherein, in the fixed mounting state, the second elastic element is in a stretched state.

8. The luggage rack mounting bracket according to claim 6, characterized in that, The base also includes a first sealing element, a mounting bracket and a second sealing element. The carrier plate has a through hole. The steering bracket includes a main body and a connecting stud. The main body passes through the through hole. The first sealing element is sealed between the hole wall of the through hole and the main body. The connecting stud passes through the through hole and extends to the underside of the carrier plate. The mounting bracket and the second seal are sequentially sleeved on the outside of the connecting stud, with the mounting bracket located between the carrier plate and the second seal.

9. A luggage rack assembly, characterized in that, include: Luggage rack; as well as Four luggage rack mounting brackets as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, the four luggage rack mounting brackets being rectangularly mounted on the roof of the vehicle, the luggage rack being assembled and fixed with all of the luggage rack mounting brackets.

10. The luggage rack assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The four luggage rack mounting brackets are designated as a first luggage rack mounting bracket, a second luggage rack mounting bracket, a third luggage rack mounting bracket, and a fourth luggage rack mounting bracket. The first luggage rack mounting bracket, the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket, the second luggage rack mounting bracket, and the third luggage rack mounting bracket are arranged at longitudinal intervals along the roof of the vehicle, and the first luggage rack mounting bracket, the second luggage rack mounting bracket, the third luggage rack mounting bracket, and the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket are arranged at transverse intervals along the roof of the vehicle. The luggage rack includes a first luggage rack rod and a second luggage rack rod. The first luggage rack rod is connected to the first luggage rack mounting bracket and the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket at both ends along its length, and the second luggage rack rod is connected to the second luggage rack mounting bracket and the third luggage rack mounting bracket at both ends along its length. Alternatively, the two ends of the length direction of the first luggage rack rod are respectively connected to the first luggage rack mounting bracket and the second luggage rack mounting bracket, and the two ends of the length direction of the second luggage rack rod are respectively connected to the third luggage rack mounting bracket and the fourth luggage rack mounting bracket.

11. The luggage rack assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that, The luggage rack assembly also includes a cover that covers the outside of the luggage rack mounting bracket and is mounted on the roof of the vehicle. The side of the cover away from the roof has a through hole. The mounting bracket includes a mounting part that extends from the through hole to the outside of the cover to be assembled and fixed with the luggage rack.

12. The luggage rack assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that, The mounting part includes a support portion and a screw portion. The luggage rack includes a cover, a nut, a die-cast part, and a sealing gasket. The die-cast part is sleeved on the screw portion. The nut is screwed onto the screw portion and presses the die-cast part tightly and fixes it. The sealing gasket is sleeved on the outside of the die-cast part. The cover is placed over the screw portion, the nut, and the die-cast part and is sealed and connected to the sealing gasket.

13. A means of transportation, characterized in that, Includes the luggage rack assembly as described in any one of claims 9 to 12.

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