Liftable SUV, MPV, off-road vehicle and pickup truck

Abstract

The invention discloses an SUV, MPV, off-road vehicle and pickup truck capable of lifting, a top cover (4) is arranged on an opening of a carriage (2) of the truck (1), the top cover is movably connected with the carriage through a lifting device (5), and an openable baffle (9) is arranged between the top cover and the carriage. When the top cover is lifted, a fully-open or semi-open space can be expanded on the carriage. When all the baffles are opened, a closed expansion carriage body (13) can be formed between the top cover and the carriage. And the top cover can be buckled with the carriage after the baffle is folded and the top cover is lowered. A detachable or fixed roof bed can be arranged on the opening of the carriage, so that a plurality of people can have a rest in the vehicle. The appearance of the vehicle is the same as that of a common vehicle, the vehicle can be used for daily riding instead of walking, and the vehicle top box body can be expanded to be used for outdoor leisure, camping, long journey or loading more goods. Particularly, when different requirements are met, an SUV, an MPV, an off-road vehicle or a pickup truck can be switched among a passenger vehicle, a station wagon, a mobile vending vehicle and a working vehicle, and multiple purposes of one vehicle are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of motor vehicles, especially SUVs, MPVs, off-road vehicles and pickup trucks with pop-top roofs, including two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] First, it should be clarified that this invention is not about motorhomes, but rather targets four general-purpose vehicle types: SUVs, MPVs, off-road vehicles, and pickup trucks. SUVs are also known as multi-purpose passenger vehicles. MPVs are multi-purpose passenger vehicles with a slightly larger interior space. Off-road vehicles are four-wheel drive passenger vehicles with a body-on-frame construction. Pickup trucks are small passenger / cargo vehicles, combining a car-like front end with a cargo bed. This invention does not involve motorhomes (also known as recreational vehicles); it is an innovative technology for a body structure specific to these four vehicle types: SUVs, MPVs, off-road vehicles, and pickup trucks.

[0003] With changes in people's lifestyles and consumption concepts, modern people are no longer satisfied with their cars being merely a means of transportation or a cargo carrier. They desire more functions, such as leisure, camping, long-distance travel, or outdoor work, ideally with some off-road capability, making them multi-purpose vehicles. Taking the tourism market as an example, the "China Self-Driving, Travel Vehicle, and Camping Vehicle Tourism Development Report" released at the 10th National Self-Driving Tourism Development Summit shows that self-driving tourists account for 77.8% of domestic tourists nationwide, making it the mainstay of domestic tourism. This significant change in the tourism market indicates a demand for multi-functional vehicles that can meet the needs of self-driving tourists. Motorhomes have emerged to address this need. However, motorhomes are tall, large, and heavy, consuming a lot of fuel. They are difficult to control and park, and many places in China have height and width restrictions, presenting significant limitations. Domestic motorhome manufacturers have designed some pop-top motorhomes to solve the problem of excessive height and size. Currently, most pop-top motorhomes use soft tents to raise and lower the roof. These pop-top motorhomes, made with tent materials, result in bulky tents that pile up haphazardly inside the cabin after the roof is lowered, leading to a cluttered, uncomfortable, and unsightly interior – a major drawback of soft pop-top motorhomes. While pop-top motorhomes lower the cabin height and improve maneuverability, they share a significant inherent limitation with all motorhomes: they lack the most basic functions of SUVs, MPVs, off-road vehicles, or pickup trucks – daily commuting or cargo transport. In other words, motorhomes can only be used for travel and lodging during the most suitable seasons; otherwise, they are practically useless, have very limited functionality, low efficiency, and are difficult to park, especially in underground garages. Therefore, people often install a rooftop tent on SUVs, MPVs, off-road vehicles, or pickup trucks for outdoor leisure, play, dining, camping, and long-distance travel during holidays. When tired or sleepy, wanting to experience outdoor life, not wanting to rush to book hotels, or facing exorbitant hotel prices during holidays, they can rest temporarily inside the vehicle, offering flexibility and convenience. Take pickup trucks as another example. These vehicles can be used for daily commuting and cargo transport, offering advantages such as good power, strong off-road capability, and the ability to carry both passengers and cargo. Many people choose pickup trucks for road trips. However, pickup trucks have a drawback: cargo is prone to falling out of the shallow, open cargo bed, resulting in loss or theft, especially in rainy, snowy, or windy weather or during long-distance travel. In such cases, the cargo must be tightly covered with a tarpaulin, which is very inconvenient. While ordinary SUVs, MPVs, and off-road vehicles are easy to handle, efficient, and maneuverable, their limited interior space makes resting in the park quite cramped and uncomfortable, failing to meet the evolving needs of modern people for more diverse vehicle functions.

[0004] I filed two patent applications with the State Intellectual Property Office on April 8, 2023, for a multi-functional passenger vehicle (patent number: 202310423753.2) and December 5, 2023, a vehicle body space expansion module (patent number: 202311698093.5). While both patents involve a retractable roof, the flexible lifting and folding layers they utilize are prone to aging under strong ultraviolet radiation in outdoor environments exposed to wind and sun. They are also susceptible to scratches, dents, and cuts from tree branches and other protrusions. Especially in cold, snowy, and icy winter weather, the flexible lifting and folding layers will condense, shrink, and harden, affecting the vehicle's normal use and lifespan, thus exhibiting certain defects. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides a pop-top SUV, MPV, off-road vehicle, and pickup truck, addressing the following technical problems: 1. Expanding the cargo space of SUVs, MPVs, off-road vehicles, and pickup trucks to solve the problem of limited interior space when facing special needs, and the shallow cargo bed of pickup trucks, which makes them unsafe for transporting goods and unsuitable for rain, snow, and strong winds. 2. Solving the problems of soft tent pop-top vehicles where the tent becomes cluttered and messy after lowering the roof, and the aging, scratching, and hardening of other flexible materials in winter due to condensation. 3. Enabling SUVs, MPVs, off-road vehicles, or pickup trucks to have more new functions, not only for daily commuting but also for leisure, camping, long-distance travel, or carrying more cargo. Especially when facing different needs, SUVs, MPVs, off-road vehicles, or pickup trucks can be converted into passenger cars, station wagons, mobile vending vehicles, and work vehicles, achieving multi-purpose functionality.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention changes the inherent cage-like structure of traditional SUV, MPV, off-road vehicle and pickup truck bodies, and provides an opening on the body, with a top cover that matches the body. The top cover has a downward-facing concave cavity, and the downward-facing opening of the top cover corresponds to the opening on the body. The top cover and the body are movably connected by a lifting device provided between the top cover and the body.

[0007] The present invention has openable baffles on both opposite sides of the top cover cavity. The baffles are divided into movable baffles and folding baffles, and have the following combination structure:

[0008] 1. Movable baffles are provided on both opposite sides of the concave cavity of the top cover. By raising the top cover using a lifting device, an open extended space can be formed between the top cover and the carriage. By opening one of the movable baffles on the top cover downwards and closing it with the corresponding two sides of the carriage opening, a semi-open extended space can be formed between the top cover and the carriage. By opening the other two movable baffles on the top cover downwards and closing them with the other two sides of the corresponding carriage opening, a closed extended compartment can be formed between the top cover and the carriage. The opened movable baffles can be folded back and fixed inside the top cover. The top cover can then be lowered using a lifting device to fasten it to the carriage.

[0009] 2. Inside the roof, there are movable baffles on two opposite sides, and folding baffles on the other two opposite sides. One end of the folding baffle is movably connected to the two sides inside the roof, and the other end is movably connected to the two sides inside the corresponding carriage opening. The folding baffles and the roof are linked together. When the roof is raised by the lifting device, the roof opens the folding baffles, forming a semi-open extended space between the roof and the carriage. When the movable baffles on the other two sides inside the roof are opened downwards, they close with the two sides inside the corresponding carriage opening, forming a closed extended compartment between the roof and the carriage. When the opened movable baffles are folded up and fixed inside the roof, the roof is lowered by the lifting device, and the roof folds up, storing the folding baffles between the roof and the carriage, thus fastening the roof to the carriage.

[0010] The movable baffles of the present invention can also be respectively provided on opposite sides inside the top cover and on other opposite sides inside the carriage opening, using an upper and lower cooperation method, as described below:

[0011] The roof has movable baffles on opposite sides, and other movable baffles on opposite sides are located on opposite sides inside the carriage opening. Raising the roof using a lifting device opens the movable baffles on both sides of the carriage opening upwards, closing them with the corresponding sides inside the roof, creating a semi-open extended space between the roof and the carriage. Lowering the movable baffles on both sides of the roof closes them with the corresponding sides inside the carriage opening, creating a closed extended compartment between the roof and the carriage. The opened movable baffles are then folded back along the edges of both sides inside the roof and carriage opening, and the roof is lowered using the lifting device, allowing it to be fastened to the carriage.

[0012] The movable or folding baffles of the present invention can also be evenly arranged on opposite sides of the perimeter of the carriage opening, with the following combination structure:

[0013] 1. The carriage opening has two opposite sides with openable movable baffles. The top cover is raised by the lifting device, and the movable baffles on one side of the carriage opening are opened upwards and closed with the corresponding sides of the top cover. The movable baffles on the other two sides of the carriage opening are opened upwards and closed with the corresponding sides of the top cover, forming a closed extended compartment between the top cover and the carriage. The opened movable baffles are then folded up along the edge of the carriage opening, and the top cover is lowered by the lifting device, which locks the top cover into place with the carriage.

[0014] 2. Inside the carriage opening, there are movable baffles on opposite sides, and symmetrical folding baffles on the other opposite sides. One end of each folding baffle is movably connected to the two sides inside the carriage opening, and the other end is movably connected to the two sides inside the roof. The folding baffles and the roof are linked together. When the roof is raised by a lifting device, the roof opens the folding baffles, forming a semi-open extended space between the roof and the carriage. When the movable baffles on the other two sides inside the carriage opening are opened upwards, they close with the corresponding sides inside the roof, forming a closed extended compartment between the roof and the carriage. When the opened movable baffles are folded up along the edge inside the carriage opening, the roof is lowered by a lifting device, and the roof folds up, storing the folding baffles between the roof and the carriage, thus locking the roof into place.

[0015] The top cover described in this invention is installed on the open cargo box opening of a pickup truck, and the top cover matches the cargo box.

[0016] The lifting device described in this invention, positioned between the roof and the carriage, includes a lifting frame, a hydraulic support rod, and a mechanical lifting arm, which may be used in one or more configurations. The lifting device can be installed symmetrically on the front and rear sides between the roof and the carriage, or symmetrically on the left and right sides between the roof and the carriage, or in combination. The roof of the carriage can be raised and lowered electrically or manually via the lifting device.

[0017] The movable baffle described in this invention, placed inside the top cover or on the opening of the carriage, can be opened electrically or manually.

[0018] The present invention provides a detachable movable bed board on the inner edge of the carriage opening, which serves as a roof bed. A baffle is provided on the roof bed, and an openable door is provided on the roof bed.

[0019] The present invention provides a fixed bed board that is integrated with the carriage inside the carriage opening. This movable bed board serves as a roof bed, with a baffle on the roof bed and an openable door on the roof bed.

[0020] The movable baffle of the present invention may be provided with windows, and the top cover may also be provided with solar panels and skylights.

[0021] Thanks to the aforementioned technical solution, this vehicle breaks away from the traditional cage-like structure of SUVs, MPVs, and off-road vehicles. By raising the roof or opening part of the panels, a fully open or semi-open space can be created between the roof and the cabin. This open space functions like a built-in outdoor tent, suitable for sightseeing, photography, mobile vending, drone launches, or use as a work vehicle. When all panels are opened, a fully enclosed extendable body is formed between the roof and the cabin, replacing a rooftop tent. This overcomes the limitations of limited interior space in ordinary SUVs, MPVs, off-road vehicles, and pickup trucks when special needs arise, providing functions such as in-vehicle rest, outdoor recreation, camping, and long-distance travel. This new type of extendable body for SUVs, MPVs, off-road vehicles, and pickup trucks uses a lightweight, high-strength plate structure. The extended body is very flat, neat, sturdy, and reliable, effectively solving many defects associated with vehicles using soft tents or other flexible materials for their pop-up roofs. For pickup trucks, adding a retractable roof to the open cargo bed not only makes hauling cargo safer and more convenient, protecting against wind, rain, and snow, but also greatly expands the pickup's cargo space, allowing it to carry more goods and also serving as a tool for road trips or leisure activities. This invention can be used for daily commuting, as a touring vehicle, a mobile vending vehicle, or a work vehicle, instantly transforming to meet different needs, making it a multi-purpose vehicle. It offers more functionality than ordinary SUVs, MPVs, off-road vehicles, and pickup trucks, satisfying the emerging diverse needs of modern people for the functionality of SUVs, MPVs, off-road vehicles, and pickup trucks. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of Example 1 without the top raised.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a top view of the top cover of Embodiment 1.

[0025] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the vehicle compartment in Embodiment 1 (the roof and seats inside the vehicle are omitted).

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover rising in Embodiment 1.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover rising and the front and rear movable baffles opening in Embodiment 1.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover rising and all movable baffles opening in Embodiment 1.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a top view of the top cover of Embodiment 2.

[0030] Figure 8 This is a bottom view of the vehicle compartment in Embodiment 2 (the roof and seats inside the vehicle are omitted).

[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover of Embodiment 2 rising and opening the left and right folding baffles.

[0032] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover rising and all baffles opening in Embodiment 2.

[0033] Figure 11 This is a top view of the top cover of Embodiment 3.

[0034] Figure 12 This is a bottom view of the vehicle compartment in Embodiment 3 (the roof and seats inside the vehicle are omitted).

[0035] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover rising and all baffles opening in Embodiment 3.

[0036] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the pickup truck cargo box roof being raised in Example 4.

[0037] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the pickup truck cargo box roof being raised and the flap being opened in Example 4.

[0038] Figure 16 This is a top view of the top cover of Embodiment 5.

[0039] Figure 17 The lower view of the carriage in Example 5 (the roof and seats inside the carriage are omitted).

[0040] Figure 18 This is a top view of the top cover of Embodiment Six.

[0041] Figure 19 The lower view of the vehicle compartment in Example 6 (the roof and seats inside the vehicle are omitted).

[0042] Figure 20 Example 7: Bottom view of the carriage with the door featuring a removable bed board open.

[0043] Figure 21 Example 7: Bottom view of the carriage with the door featuring a removable bed board closed.

[0044] Figure 22 This is a bottom view of the carriage where the fixed bed board at the carriage opening is integrated with the carriage itself.

[0045] Figure 23 This is a diagram showing a vehicle with solar panels and a sunroof on its roof. Detailed Implementation

[0046] Figure 1 , 2 Items 3, 4, 5, and 6 provide the first embodiment of the present invention, taking a four-wheel drive off-road vehicle 1 as an example. From the outside, this vehicle appears no different from an ordinary off-road vehicle 1, but it differs from others by abandoning the traditional cage-like structure of the cargo box 2 and providing an opening 3 at the upper part of the cargo box 2 (see...). Figure 3 (The interior seats are omitted in the diagram). The opening 3 has a roof 4 that matches the carriage 2. The roof 4 is the retractable roof of the vehicle 1, and it is movably connected to the carriage 2 via a lifting device 5. In this embodiment, the lifting device 5 is an electric folding lifting frame 6, located at opposite ends between the roof 4 and the carriage 2. The lower end of the lifting frame 6 connects to the recessed edge of the upper opening 3 of the carriage 2, and the upper end connects to the recessed edge of the roof 4. The roof 4 can be raised or lowered from the carriage 2 via the lifting frame 6. A rim 7 is also provided around the upper opening 3 of the carriage 2, forming a stepped ring around the opening 3. The roof 4 contains a downward-facing recess 8, which corresponds to the upper opening 3 of the carriage 2. Symmetrical movable baffles 9 are provided on the front and rear sides of the top cover 4, and the movable baffles 9 are connected to the hinges 10 on the front and rear sides of the top cover 4. Symmetrical movable baffles 9 are also provided on the left and right sides of the top cover 4, and the movable baffles 9 are connected to the hinges 10 on the left and right sides of the top cover 4. The movable baffles 9 on the left and right sides of the top cover 4 are on the upper layer, and the movable baffles 9 on the front and rear sides are on the lower layer, forming a double-layer structure. The movable baffles 9 are fixed and stored in the cavity 8 of the top cover 4 by buckles 11.

[0047] By raising the top cover 4 using the electric lifting frame 6, an open-plan extended space 12 can be formed between the top cover 4 and the carriage 2. Figure 4 As shown. This open extension space 12 is like an outdoor tent that comes with the vehicle, offering new functions and uses that are not available in enclosed cage-like off-road vehicles, for example:

[0048] First, it allows for large-area ventilation and lighting, especially in the hot summer, where it is more effective than skylights.

[0049] Secondly, you can enjoy outdoor scenery and activities from the road and inside the car, with a very wide field of vision.

[0050] Third, it can be used upright inside the vehicle, and after parking, it can be used for sketching, painting, taking photos, fishing, launching drones, etc., making it particularly convenient to use.

[0051] Fourth, it can be used as a mobile vending vehicle for selling fast food, fruits and vegetables, daily necessities, etc.

[0052] Fifth, it can be converted into specialized work vehicles, such as survey vehicles, detection vehicles, maintenance vehicles, film shooting vehicles, reconnaissance vehicles, command vehicles, etc.

[0053] Opening the movable baffles 9 on the front and rear sides of the top cover 4 downwards closes them to the corresponding front and rear sides of the opening 3 of the carriage 2, and secures them with buckles 11 on the edge 7 of the carriage 2. This creates a semi-open extended space 12 that is transparent from both sides between the top cover 4 and the carriage 2. This semi-open space has the same function and purpose as the fully open extended space 12, offering flexibility and versatility. If the space extended by the top cover 4 onto the carriage 2 is completely enclosed, and the movable baffles 9 on the left and right sides of the top cover 4 are opened downwards again to close them to the corresponding left and right sides of the opening 3 of the carriage 2, secured with buckles 11, the four baffles can enclose the four sides of the space extended by the top cover 4 onto the carriage 2, creating a fully enclosed extended compartment 13 between the top cover 4 and the carriage 2. See [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 6 To facilitate lighting and ventilation, windows 14 can be installed on the movable baffle 9. Because the vehicle uses a flat, lightweight, high-strength rigid movable baffle 9, which encloses the space extended from the roof 4 onto the passenger compartment 2, the interior is very flat and neat. Unlike vehicles with pop-up roofs made of soft tents, which create a cluttered and unsightly mess when the roof is lowered, this vehicle overcomes the drawbacks of vehicles with other flexible pop-up roofs, such as susceptibility to sun exposure, scratches, and hardening due to condensation in winter. When the rear seats are folded down to be flush with the trunk, the rear of the vehicle becomes a large bed, instantly transforming it into a touring or camping vehicle for resting, outdoor leisure, camping, work, or long-distance travel.

[0054] When the vehicle needs to be driven, first retract the movable panels 9 on the left and right sides of the extended body 13, then retract the movable panels 9 on the front and rear sides. All four panels are secured and stored inside the top cover 4 by clips 11. Then, the top cover 4 is lowered via the lifting frame 6, and the top cover 4 can be fastened to the vehicle body 2. After being fastened, the top cover 4 is fixed to the vehicle body 2 by latches (which can be internal or external) to prevent it from shaking or opening during driving. After the top cover 4 is lowered, the vehicle becomes a standard four-wheel drive off-road vehicle 1, which not only has a low body, but also good handling, comfort, passability and fuel economy. It is not afraid of height restrictions, can cross mountains and rivers, and can drive in cities. It has strong passability, is easy to park for daily commuting, and can also go into underground parking garages. As mentioned above, the same applies to other SUVs, MPVs, or pickup trucks. They combine functions such as daily commuting, outdoor leisure and camping, sightseeing, sales services, long-distance travel, and work vehicles, and have more functions than ordinary off-road vehicles, SUVs, MPVs, or pickup trucks, which can meet the emerging needs of modern people for the diverse use of these vehicles.

[0055] In this embodiment, the movable baffles 9 on the left, right and front and rear sides inside the top cover 4 can be interchanged, that is, the positions of the upper and lower layers of the movable baffles 9 can be interchanged.

[0056] Figure 7 , 8Items 9 and 10 provide a second embodiment of the present invention. Symmetrical movable baffles 9 are provided on the front and rear sides of the top cover 4 inside the carriage 2, connected to hinges 10 on the front and rear sides of the top cover 4. Symmetrical folding baffles 9a are provided on the left and right sides of the top cover 4. One end of the folding baffle 9a is movably connected to the hinge 10 on the inner side of the top cover 4, and the other end is movably connected to the hinge 10 on the inner side of the upper opening 3 of the carriage 2. A hinge 10 is also provided in the middle of the folding baffle 9a, placing it in a folded position between the inner edge 7 of the opening 3 of the carriage 2 and the top cover 4. The movable baffles 9 are on the upper layer of the top cover 4, and the folding baffles 9a are on the lower layer. The folding baffles 9a and the top cover 4 are interconnected. When the top cover 4 is raised by the electric lifting frame 6, the folding baffles 9a on the left and right sides of the top cover 4 are first opened, which can block the opposite left and right sides of the top cover 4 extending on the carriage 2, forming a semi-open space with front and rear transparency between the top cover 4 and the carriage 2. Opening the movable baffles 9 on the front and rear sides of the top cover 4 downwards closes them with the front and rear sides of the opening 3 of the carriage 2, thus blocking the opposite front and rear sides of the top cover 4 extending onto the carriage 2, forming a fully enclosed extended compartment 13 on the carriage 2. The opened movable baffles 9 are then folded back into the top cover 4 and secured with clips. The top cover 4 is then lowered via the lifting frame 6, allowing it to fold up from the middle. The folding baffles 9a are then stored between the top cover 4 and the inner edge 7 of the opening 3 of the carriage 2, locking the top cover 4 into the carriage 2.

[0057] In this embodiment, the movable baffles 9 on the front and rear sides inside the top cover 4 can also be provided on the left and right sides inside the top cover 4, while the folding baffles 9a on the left and right sides can be provided on the front and rear sides between the top cover 4 and the carriage 2, and their positions can be interchanged.

[0058] The movable baffle 9 of the present invention can also be respectively provided on opposite sides inside the top cover 4 and on other opposite sides inside the opening 3 of the carriage 2, as described below:

[0059] Figure 11 , 12Section 13 provides a third embodiment of the present invention. Symmetrical movable baffles 9 are provided on the front and rear sides of the top cover 4 on the carriage 2, connected to hinges 10 on the front and rear sides of the top cover 4. Symmetrical movable baffles 9 on opposite left and right sides are provided on opposite left and right sides of the opening 3 of the carriage 2, connected to hinges 10 on the left and right sides of the opening 3 of the carriage 2. That is, the movable baffles 9 inside the top cover 4 are on top, and the movable baffles 9 inside the opening 3 of the carriage 2 are on the bottom. The top cover 4 is raised by the electric lifting frame 6, first opening the movable baffles 9 on the left and right sides of the opening 3 of the carriage 2 upwards, closing them with the corresponding left and right sides of the top cover 4, forming a semi-open extended space between the top cover 4 and the carriage 2. Then, the movable baffles 9 on the front and rear sides of the top cover 4 are opened downwards, closing them with the corresponding front and rear sides of the opening 3 of the carriage 2, forming a fully enclosed extended compartment 13 between the top cover 4 and the carriage 2. The movable baffles 9 that open on the front and rear sides inside the top cover 4 are folded up and fixed inside the top cover 4 by the buckles 11. Then the movable baffles 9 that open on the left and right sides of the carriage 2 are folded up on the edges 7 on both sides inside the opening 3 of the carriage 2. The top cover 4 is lowered by the lifting frame 6, and the top cover 4 can be locked with the carriage 2.

[0060] In this embodiment, the movable baffles 9 on the front and rear sides of the top cover 4 can also be provided on the edges 7 on the front and rear sides of the opening 3 of the carriage 2, while the movable baffles 9 on the left and right sides of the opening 3 of the carriage 2 can be provided on the left and right sides of the top cover 4, and their upper and lower positions can be interchanged.

[0061] Because pickup trucks are quite special. Figure 14 , 15An embodiment of a pickup truck 1 is provided, which is the fourth embodiment. The rear of the truck bed 2 of the pickup truck 1 is an open cargo bed 16 with an opening 3, and the tailgate of the cargo bed 16 can be opened normally outward. A top cover 4 is provided on the opening 3 of the open cargo bed 16, which matches the cargo bed 16. The downward opening inside the top cover 4 corresponds to the opening 3 of the cargo bed 16. The top cover 4 and the cargo bed 16 are movably connected by a lifting device 5 (lifting frame 6) provided between the cargo bed 16 and the top cover 4. Movable baffles 9 are provided on opposite sides of the top cover 4. The top cover 4 is raised by the electric lifting frame 6, which forms an open extended space 12 between the top cover 4 and the cargo bed 16, which is convenient for loading, or other functions and effects mentioned in the first embodiment. The movable baffles 9 on the opposite left, right and front and rear sides of the top cover 4 are opened downward and closed with the corresponding left, right and front and rear inner sides of the opening 3 of the cargo bed 16, and fixed by buckles, forming a closed extended box 13 between the top cover 4 and the cargo bed 16. The extended cargo box 13 not only greatly improves the cargo capacity of the pickup truck bed 16, allowing it to carry more goods, but also offers greater safety and reliability compared to an open cargo bed when hauling cargo, unlike traditional pickup trucks 1. It can also be used as a station wagon, campervan, or other work vehicle, making it versatile and unique. The open, movable partitions 9 are symmetrically stored inside the top cover 4 and secured with clips. The top cover 4 is then lowered via the lifting frame 6, allowing it to close with the cargo bed 16.

[0062] Of course, similar to embodiments two and three, the movable baffles 9 on the left and right opposite sides of the pickup truck 1 can also be folding baffles 9a. The movable baffles 9 on the left and right opposite sides can also be located on both sides inside the opening 3 of the cargo box 16, which will not be described in detail here.

[0063] The movable baffle 9 and the folding baffle 9a of the present invention can also be provided on opposite sides of the perimeter of the opening 3 of the carriage 2, as described below:

[0064] Figure 16 , 17 A fifth embodiment of the present invention is provided. Movable baffles 9 are provided on opposite sides of the opening 3 of the carriage 2. The top cover 4 is raised by the lifting device 5 (lifting frame 6), opening the movable baffles 9 on one side of the opening 3 of the carriage 2 upwards, closing them with the corresponding sides of the top cover 4; the movable baffles 9 on the other two sides of the opening 3 of the carriage 2 are opened upwards, closing them with the corresponding sides of the top cover 4. A closed extended compartment 13 can be formed between the top cover 4 and the carriage 2. A sunroof 15 can be provided on the top cover 4. The opened movable baffles 9 are then folded back onto the edges 7 inside the opening 3 of the carriage 2, and the top cover 4 is lowered by the lifting device 5, thus locking the top cover 4 into the carriage 2.

[0065] Figure 18 , 19The sixth embodiment of the present invention is given. Movable baffles 9 are provided on opposite sides of the opening 3 of the carriage 2, and symmetrical folding baffles 9a are provided on the other opposite sides. One end of each folding baffle 9a is movably connected to the two sides inside the opening 3 of the carriage 2, and the other end is movably connected to the two sides inside the top cover 4. The folding baffles 9a and the top cover 4 are linked together. The top cover 4 is raised by the lifting device 5 (lifting frame 6), and the folding baffles 9a are opened, forming a semi-open extended space 12 between the top cover 4 and the carriage 2. The movable baffles 9 on the other two sides of the opening 3 of the carriage 2 are opened upwards and closed to the corresponding sides inside the top cover 4, forming a closed extended compartment 13 between the top cover 4 and the carriage 2. The opened movable baffles 9 are folded up onto the edge 7 inside the opening 3 of the carriage 2, and the top cover 4 is lowered by the lifting device 5. The folding baffles 9a are folded up and stored between the top cover 4 and the carriage 2, thus the top cover 4 is fastened to the carriage 2.

[0066] Figure 20 , 21 A seventh embodiment of the present invention is provided. For convenient rest for multiple people inside the vehicle during leisure activities, camping, or long-distance travel, a detachable movable bed board 17 can be installed on the edge 7 of the upper opening 3 of the vehicle compartment 2. To clearly illustrate the structural relationship between the detachable bed board 17 and the vehicle compartment 2, the top cover and movable or folding baffle are omitted in the figures. The movable bed board 17 is placed below the movable or folding baffle, installed on the edge 7 of the upper opening 3 of the vehicle compartment 2, and fixed by the buckle 11 on the vehicle compartment 2, serving as a flexibly detachable roof bed. A pull-out door 18 is provided on the movable bed board 17; that is, the door 18 can be inserted into the track under the movable bed board 17, or movably connected to the bed board 17 using a plug-in method, allowing it to be pushed and opened horizontally. Opening the pull-out door 18 allows people to enter the roof bed from inside the vehicle. Figure 20 As shown. Closing the sliding door 18 creates a large bed on the roof, as... Figure 21 As shown. The detachable movable bed board 17 can also be a foldable movable bed board 17 connected by hinges 10, with an upward-opening movable structure. Of course, a pull-out or upward-opening small door 18 can also be provided on the entire bed board 17. By raising the top cover through the lifting frame 6 and opening the buckle 11, the movable bed board 17 can be removed from the opening 3 of the carriage 2. The vehicle can then be used flexibly and conveniently as a daily passenger vehicle, a vending vehicle, or a work vehicle.

[0067] The vehicle has a removable movable bed board 17 installed in the upper opening 3 of the cargo box 2 as a roof bed. Combined with the interior bed created by folding down the rear seats, this forms two beds inside the vehicle, providing a comfortable sleeping space for a family. For the pickup truck 1, a removable movable bed board 17 is installed along the edge 7 of the opening 3 of the cargo box 2 or cargo compartment 16. The upper level is for sleeping, and the lower level can be used for storing other items.

[0068] See Figure 22. In this invention, a fixed bed board 19 can also be provided inside the opening 3 of the carriage 2. The fixed bed board 19 is integrally formed with the carriage 2 to create an inner roof, which serves as a fixed roof bed. A movable or folding baffle (omitted in the figure) is installed on the fixed roof bed, and an openable door 18 is provided on the fixed roof bed. Similarly, the door 18 on the fixed roof bed can be either a pull-out type or a lift-up type, and its size is not limited.

[0069] Furthermore, electricity is essential for outdoor activities. Therefore, this invention allows for the installation of solar panels 20 and a sunroof 15 on the roof 4 of the vehicle compartment 2 to supplement the vehicle's power supply, such as... Figure 23 As shown.

[0070] Finally, it should be noted that the lifting device 5 described in this invention can be a lifting frame 6, a hydraulic support rod, or a robotic arm; any one of these can be used, or a combination thereof. The lifting device 5 can be symmetrically arranged on the front and rear sides between the roof 4 and the carriage 2, or on the left and right sides, or in a three-point configuration; there is no fixed rule. The lifting frame 6, hydraulic support rod, and robotic arm can be driven by a motor to electrically lift the roof 4. The hydraulic support rod can also be manually controlled; that is, a handle is provided inside the roof 4. Pushing the handle can lift the hydraulic support rod, manually lifting the roof 4; pulling down the handle can retract the support rod and close the roof 4. In other words, the roof 4 on the carriage 2 of this invention can be electrically lifted or manually lifted using different lifting devices 5.

[0071] The movable baffle 9 described in this invention can be opened and closed manually or electrically via an electric robotic arm. To reduce weight, the movable baffle 9 and the folding baffle 9a of this invention can be made of lightweight, high-strength materials such as carbon fiber board.

[0072] To prevent shock, water, and dust, the present invention can provide matching sealing strips at the junction of the top cover 4 and the carriage 2, at the contact surfaces of the movable baffle 9 and the folding baffle 9a with the top cover 4 and the carriage 2, and between the movable baffle 9 and the movable baffle 9a, and between the movable baffle 9 and the folding baffle 9a. For example, elastic edging or pressure strips can be installed on the edges of the baffles.

[0073] The buckle 11 described in this invention includes a clip, a pin, or a vehicle lock, including magnetic attraction, and can be used to fix various baffles and roof beds in the roof and carriage.

[0074] The door 18 on the movable bed board 17 or the fixed bed board 19 described in this invention can be located at the rear, front, or middle of the roof bed, or on the left or right sides of the roof bed, and the form is not limited to any particular location.

[0075] This invention is applicable not only to gasoline vehicles, but also to new energy vehicles such as hybrid vehicles, plug-in vehicles, range-extended vehicles, and pure electric vehicles, with a wide range of applications.

[0076] In summary, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, the movable baffle and folding baffle provided in the top cover and the cargo box of the present invention can be interchanged. Furthermore, the folding baffle of the present invention is not limited to folding from the middle; it can also adopt other methods such as a layered folding structure. Moreover, the top cover of the present invention can be provided not only on the open cargo box of a pickup truck, but also on the front compartment (driver's and passenger's cabin) of a pickup truck, etc., and all these variations and modifications fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A pop-top SUV, MPV, off-road vehicle, and pickup truck, wherein the vehicle (1) has an opening 3 on its cargo compartment (2), and a roof (4) matching the cargo compartment (2) is provided on the opening 3 of the cargo compartment (2), the roof (4) and the cargo compartment (2) being movably connected by a lifting device (5) provided between the roof (4) and the cargo compartment (2), characterized in that... Movable baffles (9) are provided on both sides of the top cover (4). The top cover (4) is raised by the lifting device (5), which can form an open extended space (12) between the top cover (4) and the carriage (2). The movable baffles (9) on one side of the top cover (4) are opened downward and closed with the corresponding sides of the opening (3) of the carriage (2), forming a semi-open extended space (12) between the top cover (4) and the carriage (2). The movable baffles (9) on the other side of the top cover (4) are opened downward and closed with the other sides of the opening (3) of the corresponding carriage (2), forming a closed extended compartment (13) between the top cover (4) and the carriage (2). The opened movable baffles (9) are folded up and fixed inside the top cover (4). The top cover (4) is lowered and then fastened to the carriage (2).

2. The pop-top SUV, MPV, off-road vehicle, and pickup truck as described in claim 1, characterized in that... Inside the top cover (4), there are movable baffles (9) on opposite sides, and symmetrical folding baffles (9a) on the other opposite sides. One end of the folding baffle (9a) is movably connected to the two sides inside the top cover (4), and the other end is movably connected to the two sides inside the corresponding opening (3) of the carriage (2). The folding baffle (9a) and the top cover (4) are linked together. The top cover (4) is raised by the lifting device (5), and the top cover (4) opens the folding baffle (9a), forming a half-and-half space between the top cover (4) and the carriage (2). An open extended space (12); the movable baffles (9) on the other two sides inside the top cover (4) are opened downwards and closed with the corresponding sides inside the opening (3) of the carriage (2), forming a closed extended compartment (13) between the top cover (4) and the carriage (2); the opened movable baffles (9) are folded up and fixed inside the top cover (4), the top cover (4) is lowered, the top cover (4) is folded up and the folding baffles (9a) are stored between the top cover (4) and the carriage (2), and the top cover (4) can be fastened to the carriage (2).

3. A pop-top SUV, MPV, off-road vehicle, and pickup truck, wherein the vehicle (1) has an opening 3 on its cargo compartment (2), and a roof (4) matching the cargo compartment (2) is provided on the opening 3 of the cargo compartment (2), the roof (4) and the cargo compartment (2) being movably connected by a lifting device (5) provided between the roof (4) and the cargo compartment (2), characterized in that... The top cover (4) has movable baffles (9) on opposite sides, and the other two movable baffles (9) are located on opposite sides inside the opening (3) of the carriage (2). The top cover (4) is raised by the lifting device (5), and the movable baffles (9) on both sides inside the opening (3) of the carriage (2) are opened upward and closed with the corresponding sides inside the top cover (4). A semi-open extended space (12) can be formed between the top cover (4) and the carriage (2). The movable baffles (9) on both sides inside the top cover (4) are opened downward and closed with the corresponding sides inside the opening (3) of the carriage (2). A closed extended compartment (13) can be formed between the top cover (4) and the carriage (2). The opened movable baffles (9) are folded up on the edges (7) on both sides inside the top cover (4) and the opening (3) of the carriage (2). The top cover (4) is lowered and then fastened to the carriage (2).

4. The pop-top SUV, MPV, off-road vehicle, and pickup truck according to claim 1 or 2, 3, characterized in that: The top cover (4) is provided on the open cargo box (16) of the pickup truck (1) (2), and the top cover (4) matches the cargo box (16).

5. A pop-top SUV, MPV, off-road vehicle, and pickup truck, wherein the vehicle (1) has an opening 3 on its cargo compartment (2), and a roof (4) matching the cargo compartment (2) is provided on the opening 3 of the cargo compartment (2), the roof (4) and the cargo compartment (2) being movably connected by a lifting device (5) provided between the roof (4) and the cargo compartment (2), characterized in that... Movable baffles are provided on both sides of the car body opening. The top cover (4) is raised by the lifting device (5), and the movable baffles (9) on both sides of the car body opening (3) are opened upward and closed with the corresponding sides of the top cover (4). Then the movable baffles (9) on the other two sides of the car body opening (3) are opened upward and closed with the corresponding sides of the top cover (4). A closed extended compartment (13) can be formed between the top cover (4) and the car body (2). The opened movable baffles (9) are folded up on the edge (7) of the car body opening (3), and the top cover (4) is lowered. The top cover (4) can then be fastened to the car body (2).

6. The pop-top SUV, MPV, off-road vehicle, and pickup truck as described in claim 5, characterized in that... Inside the opening (3) of the carriage (2), there are movable baffles (9) on opposite sides, and symmetrical folding baffles (9a) on the other opposite sides. One end of the folding baffle (9a) is movably connected to the two sides inside the opening (3) of the carriage (2), and the other end is movably connected to the two sides inside the corresponding roof (4). The folding baffle (9a) and the roof (4) are linked together. The roof (4) is raised by the lifting device (5), and the roof (4) opens the folding baffle (9a), forming a semi-open space between the roof (4) and the carriage (2). Expand the space (12); open the movable baffles (9) on the other two sides inside the opening (3) of the carriage (2) upwards, and close them with the corresponding top cover (4) on both sides, forming a closed extended compartment (13) between the top cover (4) and the carriage (2); fold up the opened movable baffles (9) on the edge (7) inside the opening (3) of the carriage (2), lower the top cover (4), fold up the top cover (4), and store the folding baffles (9a) between the top cover (4) and the carriage (2), so that the top cover (4) can be fastened to the carriage (2).

7. The pop-top SUV, MPV, off-road vehicle, and pickup truck according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that... A detachable movable bed board (17) can be provided on the inner edge (7) of the opening (3) of the carriage (2). The movable bed board (17) serves as a roof bed, with a baffle on the roof bed and an openable door (18) on the roof bed.

8. The pop-top SUV, MPV, off-road vehicle, and pickup truck according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that... A fixed bed board (19) integrated with the carriage can be installed inside the opening (3) of the carriage (2). The fixed bed board (19) serves as a roof bed, with a baffle on the roof bed and an openable door (18) on the roof bed.

9. The pop-top SUV, MPV, off-road vehicle and pickup truck according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the movable flap (9) may be provided with a window (14).

10. The pop-top SUV, MPV, off-road vehicle and pickup truck according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the said roof (4) may be provided with a solar panel (20).

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