Folding type car roof rain sheltering device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a folding type roof rain shielding device, comprising: a housing arranged close to a door and disposed on a roof of a vehicle, and defining an inner space therein; the foldable rain cover is contained in the inner space and comprises a foldable framework and rainproof cloth fixed on the framework, the framework can move between a folding position and an unfolding position, in the folding position, the framework and the rainproof cloth are folded, so that the rain cover is completely contained in the inner space, in the unfolding position, the framework is unfolded, and in the unfolding position, the framework is unfolded. The rain cover extends out of the roof from the inner space; and the driving mechanism is constructed to be used for driving the framework to be switched between the folding position and the unfolding position, and is constructed to be used for driving the shell to move up and down perpendicular to the roof and move in the front-back direction of the vehicle. According to the folding type roof rain sheltering device, the unfolding position and the unfolding size of the rain sheltering cover can be correspondingly adjusted according to the number of vehicle passengers and the riding positions, and the vehicle passengers can get on and off a vehicle door conveniently in rainy days.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of vehicles, and more particularly to a folding rain shield for vehicles, which is mounted on the roof of a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] On rainy days, when passengers get into a vehicle, they need to open the door, close their umbrellas, and then enter the car. Inevitably, they and the inside of the car doors will get wet during this process, no matter how quickly they move. Getting wet when getting out of the car, and on snowy days, also results in getting wet. Being wet is uncomfortable and doesn't look elegant, while getting the car doors wet can damage the vehicle's interior.

[0003] Various vehicle rain protection devices are currently available, some mounted on door frames and others on the roof. A known folding roof rain protection device includes: a housing disposed near the door and mounted on the vehicle roof, defining an interior space therein; a foldable rain canopy received within the interior space, comprising a foldable frame and a rainproof cloth fixed to the frame, the frame being movable between a folded position and an unfolded position. In the folded position, the frame, together with the rainproof cloth fixed thereto, is folded up, such that the rain canopy is fully contained within the interior space; in the unfolded position, the frame unfolds, such that the rain canopy extends beyond the roof from the interior space. Thus, when the door is opened, the rain canopy can cover the area where vehicle occupants enter and exit the vehicle from above, facilitating entry and exit on rainy days.

[0004] The drawback of these existing folding roof rain shields is that the rain shields can only be set at a fixed angle and cannot be adjusted according to the number of passengers and their seating positions. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing folding roof rain shields. To this end, this invention proposes a folding roof rain shield, comprising: a housing disposed near the vehicle door and mounted on the roof of the vehicle, defining an inner space therein; a foldable rain awning received within the inner space of the housing, comprising a foldable frame and a rainproof cloth fixed to the frame, the frame being movable between a folded position and an unfolded position. In the folded position, the frame, together with the rainproof cloth fixed thereto, is folded up, such that the rain awning is completely contained within the inner space of the housing; in the unfolded position, the frame unfolds, such that the rain awning extends beyond the inner space of the roof. Furthermore, the folding roof rain shield also includes a drive mechanism configured to drive the frame to switch between the folded and unfolded positions, and configured to drive the housing to move vertically perpendicular to the roof and along the vehicle's longitudinal direction. Thus, the rain awning can cover the area where vehicle occupants enter and exit the vehicle from above.

[0006] According to the technical solution, the rain shelter can adjust the unfolding position and size of the rain shelter according to the number of people getting on and off the vehicle, thereby saving energy consumption, while still preventing vehicle occupants and the inside of the doors from getting wet when getting on and off the vehicle in rainy or snowy weather.

[0007] Preferably, the frame is composed of multiple support rods, each connected to a pivot at one end and free at the other. In the folded position, the support rods overlap each other; in the unfolded position, they separate around the pivot, allowing the rainproof fabric to unfold and form a fan-shaped covering. This technical solution facilitates switching between the folded and unfolded positions of the rainproof awning due to the fan-shaped unfolding of the rainproof fabric, and reduces unfolding time.

[0008] Preferably, there are two folding roof rain protection devices, which operate independently of each other and are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the vehicle roof. This technical solution allows for separate rain protection for the driver's side and / or the front passenger side occupants, depending on the situation.

[0009] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes: an electric push rod, which is perpendicular to the vehicle roof and configured to extend / retract, wherein the housing is mounted on the electric push rod such that the housing rises / lowers as the electric push rod extends / retracts; an electric slide rail, which extends along the vehicle's longitudinal direction and is fixed to the vehicle roof, wherein the electric push rod is slidably mounted on the electric slide rail, and the electric slide rail is configured to drive the electric push rod to move along the electric slide rail, thereby moving the housing along the vehicle's longitudinal direction; and a drive motor, which is installed in the inner space of the housing and configured to drive the frame to fold / unfold. With the above technical solution, the housing can be moved vertically and longitudinally with a simple structure, and by moving the housing vertically, the unfolded height of the rain shelter can be adjusted to accommodate the height of vehicle occupants.

[0010] Preferably, two electric push rods are provided, respectively positioned between the front end and both ends of the housing. Placing the electric push rods in other positions is also acceptable, as long as it does not affect the forward and backward movement of the housing. This technical solution enables more stable vertical movement of the housing.

[0011] Preferably, the electric slide rail includes a fixed guide rail and a slider that can slide along the guide rail, the electric push rod is mounted on the slider, and / or the drive motor is configured as a servo motor. Through the above technical solution, the electric slide rail has a simple structure and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0012] Preferably, in its unfolded position, the rainproof tarpaulin forms a fan-shaped coverage area of ​​90 degrees or 180 degrees. This technical solution allows the unfolding angle of the rainproof tarpaulin to be adjusted according to the number of vehicle occupants, eliminating the need for it to be unfolded at a fixed angle, thereby reducing energy consumption. For example, when only one passenger is getting in or out of the front or rear seats, the rainproof tarpaulin only needs to be unfolded at 90 degrees to provide rain protection, while when both passengers are getting in or out simultaneously, the tarpaulin can be unfolded at 180 degrees to cover both passengers at the same time.

[0013] Preferably, the folding roof rain shield also includes a control mechanism configured to control the electric push rod, electric slide rail, and drive motor. This technical solution allows for automatic adjustment of the rain shield, for example, via remote control.

[0014] Preferably, the control mechanism is configured to control the operation of the electric sliding rail and / or drive motor according to the opened door. This technical solution allows for the automatic adjustment of the unfolding position and size of the rain shelter based on the number and location of passengers getting on and off the vehicle.

[0015] Preferably, the control mechanism is configured to extend or retract the electric push rod according to the height of the passengers getting on and off the vehicle. This technical solution allows for the automatic adjustment of the unfolded height of the rain shelter according to the height of the passengers getting on and off the vehicle.

[0016] Preferably, the control mechanism is configured to switch the folding roof rain cover between a front-row mode and a front-rear-row mode. In the front-row mode, the electric sliding rail is controlled to move the outer shell to or from its frontmost position, and the drive motor is controlled to ensure that, in the unfolded position, the rain cover forms a 90-degree fan-shaped coverage area. In the front-rear-row mode, the electric sliding rail is controlled to move the outer shell to or from its rearmost position, and the drive motor is controlled to ensure that, in the unfolded position, the rain cover forms a 180-degree fan-shaped coverage area. This technical solution allows the folding roof rain cover to flexibly select its operating mode based on the number and position of passengers getting in and out of the vehicle, increasing the applicability of the device and reducing energy consumption.

[0017] The foldable rain shelter of this invention can be installed on the roof of a vehicle. In rainy or snowy weather, when vehicle occupants get in and out of the vehicle, the rain shelter can be remotely deployed according to the number and location of the occupants, and the deployment height of the rain shelter can be adjusted according to the height of the occupants, allowing occupants to enter and exit the vehicle with ease and avoiding the embarrassment of getting wet from rain (snow) on their bodies and inside the car doors.

[0018] The folding roof rain shelter of the present invention also has the following advantages: the rain shelter is arranged on the roof, making it easy to install and remove. The foldable rain shelter has a fan-shaped structure, which facilitates unfolding and retraction. The outer shell can move up and down and back and forth, so that the unfolding position, size, and height of the rain shelter can be automatically adjusted according to the number of passengers, their seating position, and their height. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art can obtain other embodiments without inventive effort, and these embodiments all fall within the scope of the present invention. In the accompanying drawings:

[0020] Figure 1A and Figure 1B This is a schematic side view of a folding roof rain shield device according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein... Figure 1A The display shows the folding roof rain cover in the raised position. Figure 1B The display shows the outer shell of the folding roof rain guard in a lowered position;

[0021] Figure 2A and Figure 2B This is a schematic top view of a folding roof rain shelter according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein the frame of the rain shelter is in the unfolded position. Figure 2A The display shows the rainproof tarpaulin unfolded in a 90-degree fan shape. Figure 2B The display shows the rainproof cloth unfolded in a 180-degree fan shape;

[0022] Figure 3A , Figure 3B , Figure 3C and Figure 3D This is a schematic diagram of a folding roof rain shield device installed on the roof according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein... Figure 3A This is a front view of the vehicle. Figures 3B-3D The diagram shown is a side view of the vehicle, and... Figure 3B In the middle, the outer shell of the folding roof rain shield is in a lowered position. Figure 3C In the middle, the outer shell of the folding roof rain shield is in the raised position and at its front limit position. Figure 3D In the middle, the outer shell of the folding roof rain shield is in the raised position and at the rear limit position;

[0023] Figure 4A , Figure 4B , Figure 4C , Figure 4D , Figure 4E , Figure 4F, Figure 4G and Figure 4H This is a schematic diagram of various deployment modes of a folding roof rain shield according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein... Figure 4A It is a dual front row mode. Figure 4B It has a dual front and rear row configuration. Figure 4C It is a front row mode (driver's side) + front and rear row mode (passenger side). Figure 4D It has a front and rear row mode (driver's side) + a front row mode (passenger's side). Figure 4E It is a single front row mode (driver's side). Figure 4F It is a single front row mode (passenger side). Figure 4G It is a single front and rear row configuration (driver's side). Figure 4H It is a single front and rear row configuration (passenger side).

[0024] In the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the invention are shown in a simplified manner for clarity and are not necessarily shown to scale.

[0025] List of reference numerals

[0026] 1. Outer shell

[0027] 2. Rain shelter

[0028] 2a Skeleton

[0029] 2b Rainproof cloth

[0030] 3. Drive mechanism

[0031] 4 Electric linear actuator

[0032] 5 Electric slide rails

[0033] 6 servo motors

[0034] V vehicle

[0035] R roof Detailed Implementation

[0036] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] For ease of description, directional terms are used in the following description, referring to the direction of the vehicle. Furthermore, for clarity and brevity, descriptions of well-known functions and structures are omitted in the following description.

[0038] like Figure 1A-1B As shown, the folding rain shield of the present invention includes the following components: a housing 1, which is arranged near the vehicle door and mounted on the roof R of the vehicle V (see...). Figures 3A-3DThe outer casing 1 defines an inner space 1a therein; a foldable rain shelter 2, which is received in the inner space 1a of the outer casing 1, and includes a foldable frame 2a and a rainproof cloth 2b fixed to the frame 2a (see...). Figures 2A-2B The frame 2a is movable between a folded position and an unfolded position. In the folded position, the frame 2a together with the rainproof cloth 2b fixed thereto is folded up, so that the rainproof canopy 2 is completely contained in the inner space 1a of the outer shell 1. In the unfolded position, the frame 2a is unfolded, so that the rainproof canopy 2 extends out of the inner space 1a beyond the roof R. The drive mechanism 3 is configured to drive the frame 2a to switch between the folded position and the unfolded position, and is configured to drive the outer shell 1 to move vertically up and down perpendicular to the roof and along the front and rear directions of the vehicle.

[0039] like Figures 2A-2B As shown, the frame 2a is composed of multiple support rods, one end of which is connected to the pivot P, and the other end is free. In the folded position, the support rods overlap each other, thus allowing them to be completely stored in the inner space 1a of the outer shell 1. In the unfolded position, the support rods separate around the pivot P, causing the rainproof cloth 2b fixed thereon to unfold in a fan shape, forming a 90-degree angle. Figure 2A ) or 180 degrees ( Figure 2B ) fan-shaped coverage area.

[0040] Back Figure 1A The drive mechanism 3 includes: an electric push rod 4 for driving the housing 1 to move vertically up and down perpendicular to the roof, which is arranged perpendicularly to the roof R and configured to extend / retract, wherein the housing 1 is mounted on the electric push rod 4 such that the housing 1 rises / falls as the electric push rod extends / retracts; an electric slide rail 5 for driving the housing 1 to move forward and backward in the vehicle, which extends along the vehicle's forward and backward direction and is fixed to the roof R, and includes a fixed guide rail and a slider (not shown) that can slide along the fixed guide rail, the electric push rod 4 is mounted on the slider, thereby the electric push rod 4 is slidably mounted on the electric slide rail 5, and the electric slide rail 5 is configured to drive the electric push rod 4 to move along the fixed guide rail of the electric slide rail 5 together with the slider, thereby causing the housing 1 to move between the front and rear end limit positions in the vehicle's forward and backward direction; and a servo motor 6 for driving the frame 2a to fold / unfold, which is installed in the inner space 1a of the housing 1.

[0041] To ensure stable vertical movement of the outer casing 1, as shown in the figure, each folding rainproof device is equipped with two electric push rods 4, which are respectively positioned between the front end and both ends of the outer casing 1. The electric push rods 4 can be constructed as telescopic structures.

[0042] Figures 3A-3DThe arrangement of folding rain guards on the roof R of vehicle V is shown. As shown, two folding rain guards are provided, one on the roof near the driver's side door and the other on the roof near the passenger side door. The two folding rain guards are identical in construction and can move back and forth, raise, and unfold / retract independently of each other.

[0043] The folding rain shelter also includes a control mechanism (not shown) configured to control the electric push rod 4, electric slide rail 5, and servo motor 6 of the drive mechanism 3. Specifically, the control mechanism is configured to control the slider of the electric slide rail 5 and the servo motor 6 to move the outer shell 1 back and forth and to unfold / retract the rain shelter 2, respectively, based on the open door (i.e., which door(s) are open), and to extend or retract the electric push rod 4 according to the height of the passengers getting on and off the vehicle, so as to move the outer shell 1 up and down.

[0044] Each folding rain shield has a front-row mode (see below). Figure 2A ) and front and rear row modes (see Figure 2B In front-row mode, the outer shell 1 is at its frontmost position, and the rain cover 2b unfolds in a 90-degree fan shape, thus covering only one side of the front door area. In front-rear-row mode, the outer shell 1 is at its rearmost position, and the rain cover 2b unfolds in a 180-degree fan shape, thus simultaneously covering the front and rear door areas on the same side. Therefore, the control mechanism is configured to switch the folding rain cover between front-row and front-rear-row modes. Specifically, in front-row mode, the electric slide rail 5 is controlled to move the outer shell 1 to or from its frontmost position, and the servo motor 6 is controlled to ensure that, in the unfolded position, the rain cover 2b forms a 90-degree fan-shaped coverage. In front-rear-row mode, the electric slide rail 5 is controlled to move the outer shell 1 to or from its rearmost position, and the servo motor 6 is controlled to ensure that, in the unfolded position, the rain cover 2b forms a 180-degree fan-shaped coverage.

[0045] Depending on the number and position of passengers at the doors, the following usage combinations exist: 1. Both front rows used; 2. Both front and rear rows used; 3. Left front row used + right front and rear rows used; 4. Left front and rear rows used + right front row used; 5. Left front row used; 6. Right front row used; 7. Left front and rear rows used; 8. Right front and rear rows used. Figures 4A-4H This demonstrates how the control mechanism controls the drive mechanism 3 for the eight usage modes described above. In the front-row usage mode, the electric push rod 4 pushes the outer casing 1 to rise to a specified height, and then the servo motor 6 controls the rain canopy 2 to unfold 90 degrees, ensuring that the front doors and the space for getting in and out of the vehicle are covered. Figure 4A , Figure 4C The left image Figure 4D The right image Figure 4E and Figure 4FAs shown. In front and rear row usage mode, after the outer shell 1 is raised, the slider of the electric sliding rail 5 drives the outer shell 1 to slide backward to the rearmost position. Then, the servo motor 6 controls the rain cover 2 to unfold 180 degrees, ensuring that the front and rear doors and the space for getting in and out of the vehicle are covered. Figure 4B , Figure 4C The right image Figure 4D The left image Figure 4G and Figure 4H As shown.

[0046] In summary, during use, the electric push rod 4 is raised to the desired height according to the height of the vehicle occupants, thereby raising the outer casing 1 to a height matching the height of the vehicle occupants (see [link]). Figure 1A , Figures 3C-3D Then, based on the number and location of the people getting on and off the vehicle, the outer casing 1 is moved to the front limit position along with the slider of the electric slide rail 5 (see...). Figure 3C ) or rear end limit position (see Figure 3D And, and the rain shelter 2 unfolds in a 90-degree or 180-degree fan shape. When not in use, the rain shelter 2 is retracted into the inner space 1a of the outer casing 1, the electric push rod 4 is retracted, and the outer casing 1 is lowered onto the electric slide rail 5 (see...). Figure 1B , Figures 3A-3B ), and move the housing 1 to the front limit position along with the slider of the electric slide rail 5 (see Figure 1B ).

[0047] The specific embodiments described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications, combinations, sub-combinations, and substitutions can occur depending on design requirements and other factors. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this invention should be included within the scope of protection of this invention.

Claims

1. A folding roof rain shield, comprising: An outer shell (1) is arranged near the door and mounted on the roof (R) of the vehicle (V), and the outer shell (1) defines an interior space (1a) therein; a foldable rain shelter (2) is received in the interior space (1a) of the outer shell (1) and includes a foldable frame (2a) and a rainproof cloth (2b) fixed to the frame (2a), the frame (2a) being movable between a folded position and an unfolded position, in which the frame (2a) together with the rainproof cloth (2b) fixed thereto are folded. The folding roof rain cover is folded up so that the rain cover (2) is completely contained in the inner space (1a) of the outer shell (1). In the unfolded position, the frame (2a) unfolds so that the rain cover (2) extends out of the inner space (1a) beyond the roof (R). The folding roof rain cover is characterized by further including a drive mechanism (3) configured to drive the frame (2a) to switch between the folded position and the unfolded position, and configured to drive the outer shell (1) to move vertically up and down perpendicular to the roof and along the front and rear directions of the vehicle.

2. The folding roof rain shield device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (2a) is composed of multiple support rods, one end of which is connected to a pivot (P) and the other end is free. In the folded position, the support rods overlap each other, and in the unfolded position, the support rods separate from each other around the pivot (P), so that the rainproof cloth (2b) unfolds to form a fan-shaped covering surface.

3. The folding roof rain shield device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The folding roof rain protection device is provided in two parts, which operate independently of each other and are respectively installed on the left and right sides of the vehicle roof.

4. The folding roof rain shield device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The drive mechanism (3) includes: An electric push rod (4) is arranged perpendicular to the roof (R) and is configured to extend / retract, wherein the housing (1) is mounted on the electric push rod (4) such that the housing (1) rises / lowers as the electric push rod extends / retracts; An electric slide rail (5) extends along the front-rear direction of the vehicle and is fixed to the roof (R), wherein the electric push rod (4) is slidably mounted on the electric slide rail (5), and the electric slide rail (5) is configured to drive the electric push rod (4) to move along the electric slide rail (5), such that the housing (1) moves along the front-rear direction of the vehicle. A drive motor (6) is installed in the inner space (1a) of the housing (1) and is configured to drive the frame (2a) to fold / unfold.

5. The folding roof rain shield device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Two electric push rods (4) are provided, which are respectively located between the front end and both ends of the housing (1).

6. The folding roof rain shield device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The electric slide rail (5) includes a fixed guide rail and a slider that can slide along the guide rail, the electric push rod is mounted on the slider, and / or the drive motor (6) is configured as a servo motor.

7. The folding roof rain shield device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, In the unfolded position, the rainproof cloth (2b) forms a fan-shaped coverage area of ​​90 degrees or 180 degrees.

8. The folding roof rain shield device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The folding roof rain shield also includes a control mechanism configured to control the electric push rod (4), the electric slide rail (5), and the drive motor (6).

9. The folding roof rain shield device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The control mechanism is configured to control the operation of the electric slide rail (5) and / or drive motor (6) according to the opening of the vehicle door, and / or the control mechanism is configured to control the extension or retraction of the electric push rod (4) according to the height of the passengers getting on and off the vehicle.

10. The folding roof rain shield device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The control mechanism is configured to switch the folding roof rain cover between a front row mode and a front and rear row mode. In the front row mode, the electric slide rail (5) is controlled to place or move the housing (1) to the front limit position, and the drive motor (6) is controlled to make the rain cover (2b) form a 90-degree fan-shaped coverage in the unfolded position. In the front and rear row mode, the electric slide rail (5) is controlled to place or move the housing (1) to the rear limit position, and the drive motor (6) is controlled to make the rain cover (2b) form a 180-degree fan-shaped coverage in the unfolded position.

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