Cargo box cover and vehicle comprising a cargo box cover

Abstract

A cargo box cover and a vehicle including the same are disclosed. The cargo box cover includes rails each rotatably provided on a corresponding one side of a cargo box of the vehicle in a width direction, a driving unit configured to rotate the rails, a cover plate slidably moved along the rails, the cover plate being provided to be foldable, and a tent frame detachably coupled to the rails, the tent frame having a tent cover in an inside thereof.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference with related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Korean Patent Application No. 10-2025-0053255, filed on April 23, 2025, with the Korean Intellectual Property Office, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates to a cargo box cover and a vehicle including the cargo box cover. Background Technology

[0004] The cargo space of a vehicle may be provided in an open form for loading and / or transporting goods, but a cover may be used to protect the goods from external environmental factors. In vehicles such as pickup trucks, the cargo box (e.g., the trailer bed) may be exposed to the outside, so various cover structures have been developed to protect the cargo box.

[0005] Tonneau covers are widely used in vehicle cargo box covers. They are used to cover and protect the cargo space and its contents. Tonneau covers are designed with a lightweight structure to minimize fuel consumption. They typically consist of a plate-like structure that covers the ends of the vehicle's cargo box.

[0006] The matters described in this background section are intended only to enhance the understanding of the background art of the present invention and should not be construed as an admission that they correspond to prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The following overview presents a simplified overview of some characteristics. This overview is not a comprehensive review and is not intended to identify key or important elements.

[0008] Systems, devices / apparatus, and methods for cargo box covers, as well as vehicles including cargo box covers, are described. A cargo box cover may include: guide rails rotatably disposed on both sides of a vehicle cargo box in a first direction; one or more actuators configured to rotate the guide rails; a cover plate configured to slidably move along the guide rails, wherein the cover plate is foldable; and a tent frame detachably engaged with the guide rails and configured to reversibly surround a tent cover.

[0009] Alternatively, the cargo box cover may include: a guide rail disposed on both sides of the vehicle cargo box in a first direction, wherein the first side of the guide rail includes a first end in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the first end being rotatably hinged to the first side of the cargo box in the second direction; one or more actuators configured to rotate the guide rail about the first end of the guide rail; and a cover plate configured to move along the guide rail.

[0010] The vehicle may include a cargo box and a cargo box cover. The cargo box cover may include, for example: guide rails rotatably disposed on both sides of the vehicle cargo box in a first direction; one or more actuators configured to rotate the guide rails; a cover plate configured to slidably move along the guide rails, wherein the cover plate is foldable; and a tent frame detachably engaged with the guide rails and configured to reversibly surround a tent cover. Alternatively, the cargo box cover may include: guide rails disposed on both sides of the vehicle cargo box in a first direction, wherein a first side of the guide rails includes a first end in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the first end being rotatably hinged to the first side of the cargo box in the second direction; one or more actuators configured to rotate the guide rails about the first end of the guide rails; and a cover plate configured to move along the guide rails.

[0011] These and other features and advantages are described in more detail below. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The above and other aspects, features, and advantages of the invention will become more clearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0013] Figure 1 It is a 3D view of the cargo box lid in the closed state, based on the example.

[0014] Figure 2 It is a 3D view of the cargo box lid in the open position, based on the example.

[0015] Figure 3 It is based on the bottom 3D view of the example cargo box lid;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a side view of the cargo box lid based on the example;

[0017] Figure 5 It is an exploded perspective view of the cargo box lid based on the example;

[0018] Figure 6 It is a 3D diagram based on the example tent frame;

[0019] Figure 7 It is along Figure 6 The cross-sectional view obtained by line A-A';

[0020] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 An enlarged view of part "B";

[0021] Figure 9 It is a partial exploded view of the cargo box lid based on the example;

[0022] Figure 10 It is a three-dimensional diagram based on the example of the cover being folded into the cargo box lid;

[0023] Figure 11 It is along Figure 8 The cross-sectional view obtained by line C-C';

[0024] Figure 12 This is a side view of the drive unit of the cargo box lid, based on the example.

[0025] Figure 13 This is a side view of the cargo box lid being raised by the drive unit, based on the example.

[0026] Figure 14 It is a perspective view of the cargo box cover being set on the vehicle in a first mode, based on the example.

[0027] Figure 15 It is a cross-sectional view of the cargo box cover in the first mode set on the vehicle according to the example;

[0028] Figure 16 It is a perspective view of the cargo box cover being set on the vehicle in the second mode, based on the example.

[0029] Figure 17 It is a cross-sectional view of the cargo box cover in the second mode on the vehicle, based on the example.

[0030] Figure 18 It is a perspective view of the cargo box cover being set on the vehicle in a third mode, based on the example.

[0031] Figure 19 yes Figure 18 A 3D view of the middle cover in the open position; and

[0032] Figure 20 This is a cross-sectional view of the cargo box cover being set on the vehicle in the third mode, based on the example. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Various modifications can be made to these examples. These examples should not be construed as limiting the invention, but should be understood to include all variations, equivalents, and substitutions within the spirit and technical scope of the invention.

[0034] Terms such as first, second, A, B, (a), (b) may be used herein to describe components. Each of these terms is not intended to define the nature, order, or sequence of the corresponding component, but merely to distinguish the corresponding component from other components. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may be referred to as a first component. The term "and / or" may include a combination of multiple related descriptive terms or any one of multiple related descriptive terms.

[0035] Terms such as “unit,” “part,” and “component” can be used to describe various components, but components should not be limited by terms. The aforementioned terms can refer not only to physically / visually different components, but also to the function or component of the corresponding part even when there is no clear division or segmentation.

[0036] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular examples only and is not intended to limit the examples. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any one and any combination of any two or more of the associated listed items. It will also be understood that the terms “comprising” and / or “including” specify the presence of stated features, values, operations, elements, components, or combinations thereof when used in the context of this invention, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, values, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0037] For the purposes of this application and claims, the exemplary phrases “at least one of A; B; or C” or “at least one of A, B, or C” are used, which means “at least one A, or at least one B, or at least one C, or any combination of at least one A, at least one B, and at least one C.” Furthermore, exemplary phrases as used herein, such as “A, B, or C,” “at least one of A, B, and C,” “at least one of A, B, or C,” etc., may refer to each of the listed items or all possible combinations of the listed items. For example, “at least one of A or B” may mean (1) at least one A; (2) at least one B; or (3) at least one A and at least one B. “One or more” is synonymous with “at least one” herein.

[0038] Unless otherwise defined herein, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Unless otherwise defined herein, terms as defined in commonly used dictionaries shall be interpreted as having a meaning that matches the contextual meaning in the relevant art, and shall not be interpreted as having an ideal or overly formal meaning.

[0039] In the following description, the terms “front,” “back,” “up,” “down,” “top,” “bottom,” etc., used for orientation are defined based on the accompanying drawings and are not intended to indicate absolute orientation / direction in space.

[0040] In the following description, examples of the invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0041] Figure 1 It is a 3D view of the cargo box lid in the closed state, based on the example. Figure 2It is a 3D view of the cargo box lid in the open position, based on the example. Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional view of the bottom of the cargo box lid based on the example. Figure 4 This is a side view of the cargo box lid based on the example.

[0042] Reference Figures 1 to 4 According to the example, the cargo bed cover 1 may include a guide rail 100, a drive unit 200 (e.g., one or more actuators, one or more motors, etc.), a cover plate 300, and a tent frame 400.

[0043] Guide rail 100 can be installed in the cargo box S of vehicle 10 (see, for example) Figure 14 The guide rail 100 is located on one side of the cargo box S in the width direction (e.g., in the first direction, the width direction of the vehicle including the cargo box S, etc.). The guide rail 100 can be located on both sides of the vehicle 10 in the width direction (e.g., the first guide rail 100 can be located on the left side, and the second guide rail can be located on the right side). The guide rail 100 can be symmetrically arranged in the width direction. Thus, this document will refer to the guide rail 100 and its corresponding components / relationships, but those skilled in the art will understand that the description can involve multiple guide rails (e.g., two guide rails) and their corresponding components / relationships. For example, the guide rail 100 can be located along its length direction (e.g., a second direction perpendicular to the first / width direction, the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 100) on two inner surfaces (e.g., sides facing the interior of the cargo box) in the width direction of the cargo box S. The guide rail 100 can be fixed to the cargo box S via / through the guide rail fixing bracket 140. A first side of guide rail 100 (e.g., along its length) can be rotatably attached (e.g., hinged) to a first side of cargo box S (e.g., along its length). Guide rail 100 can rotate about the attachment at its first side along its length. When / if guide rail 100 rotates, the distance between a second side of guide rail 100 along its length (e.g., opposite to the first side of guide rail 100) and a second side of cargo box S along its length (e.g., opposite to the first side of cargo box S) can change (e.g., increase or decrease depending on the direction of rotation). Here, the directional terminology is defined as follows: the length direction can be referenced... Figure 1 The X-axis direction refers to the width direction, which can be referenced elsewhere. Figure 1 The Y-axis direction refers to the thickness direction, which can be referenced elsewhere. Figure 1 Refers to the Z-axis direction.

[0044] The drive unit 200 can rotate the guide rail 100. As the drive unit 200 (e.g., a motor, actuator, etc.) rotates the guide rail 100, a first mode can be switched according to the example cargo box cover 1 (see Figure 14 ), second mode (see Figure 16 ) or third mode (see Figure 18 Switch between the first, second, or third modes.

[0045] When / if the cargo box cover 1 is in the first mode, the cargo box cover 1 can be installed on the upper end of the cargo box S in the thickness / height direction. In the first mode, the upper part of the cargo box S can be opened or closed by slidingly moving the cover plate 300.

[0046] The cover plate 300 can be configured to slide along the guide rail 100. When / if the cover plate 300 can slide along the guide rail 100, the cover plate 300 can be folded. From the state where the cover plate 300 is unfolded on the guide rail 100 (see...) Figure 1 The cover plate 300 can be folded along the guide rail 100 in the longitudinal direction (see...). Figure 2 The cover plate 300 can be configured as multiple cover plates 300. For example, the first cover plate 300 can be rotatably hinged to a second cover plate 300, which is configured to be adjacent to the first cover plate 300 in the length direction.

[0047] The tent frame 400 can be detachably mounted on the guide rail 100. The tent frame 400 may include a tent cover 430. The tent cover 430 can be (e.g., elastically) rolled up and engaged inside the tent frame 400. For example, the tent cover 430 can be mounted inside the tent frame 400 using an elastic member (spring, elastic cord / strap / material, etc.). Therefore, when / if an external force is applied to the tent cover 430, the tent cover 430 can be pulled out to the outside of the tent frame 400. If / if the external force is released from the tent cover 430, the tent cover 430 can return to its initial position. In other words, if / if the external force is released, the tent cover 430 can return to the inside of the tent frame 400.

[0048] Figure 5 It is an exploded perspective view of the cargo box lid based on the example. Figure 6 It is a 3D diagram based on the example tent frame. Figure 7 It is along Figure 6 The cross-sectional view obtained by the line A-A'. Figure 8 yes Figure 1 An enlarged view of part "B".

[0049] Reference Figures 5 to 8 The tent frame 400 can be detachably engaged with the guide rail 100. When / if the guide rail 100 rotates via the drive unit 200, the tent frame 400 can rotate together with the guide rail 100. The tent frame 400 may have a tent canopy 430 attached thereto (see Figure 18The tent cover 430 can be configured to be pulled out of the tent frame 400. For example, the tent cover 430 can be elastically rolled up and engaged with the tent frame 400. Here, the term "elastically rolled up and engaged" can refer to the engaged state in which the tent cover 430 is rolled up while its first side is secured to the inside of the tent frame 400 by an elastic member, such as a spring, elastic rope / band / material, etc. Elastically rolled up and engaged can refer to an engagement method in which the tent cover 430 can be pulled out of the tent frame 400 when / if the second side of the tent cover 430 is pulled, and the tent cover 430 can be rolled up inside the tent frame 400 when / if the force pulling the second side of the tent cover 430 is released / reduced. For example, when / if the cargo box cover 1 is in the second or third mode, the tent cover 430 can be pulled out of the tent frame 400. The pulled-out end of the tent cover 430 can be secured to the cargo box S. For example, the tent cover 430 can be secured to the cargo box S using fasteners such as hooks, loops, etc. When / if the ends of the tent cover 430 are detached from the cargo box S, the tent cover 430 can return to the interior of the tent frame 400. The tent cover 430 may include, for example, side tent covers 431 and / or front tent cover 432. When / if the side tent covers 431 and front tent cover 432 are pulled out of the tent frame 400, adjacent portions of the side tent covers 431 and front tent cover 432 can be connected to each other. For example, adjacent portions of the side tent covers 431 and front tent cover 432 can be connected to each other using Velcro, zippers, hooks, etc.

[0050] The tent frame 400 may include, for example, side frames 410 and connecting frames 420. The side frames 410 may be configured as a pair of side frames 410 spaced apart from each other in the width direction. In other words, each side frame 410 may be connected to a corresponding one of the guide rails 100 disposed on each side of the cargo box S in the width direction (e.g., a first side frame 410 may be connected to a first guide rail 100 on a first side in the width direction of the cargo box S, while a second side frame 410 may be connected to a second guide rail 100 disposed on a second side in the width direction of the cargo box S opposite to the first side). A side tent cover 431 may be disposed inside the side frame 410. The side tent cover 431 may be elastically rolled up and engaged inside the side frame 410. Therefore, when / if an external force is applied to the side tent cover 431, the side tent cover 431 may be pulled out to the outside of the side frame 410. When / if the external force is released, the side tent cover 431 may return to its initial position. That is, the side tent cover 431 may return to the inside of the side frame 410.

[0051] The side frame 410 may include, for example, a side portion 411 and a flange portion 412. The side portion 411 (e.g., a side chamber) has a side tent cover 431 and is disposed on the outer side of the guide rail 100 in the width direction. The flange portion 412 (e.g., a flange) extends from the side portion 411. The flange portion 412 can be engaged to the guide rail 100. The flange portion 412 can be detachably engaged to the guide rail 100 using fastening members such as bolts. However, as long as the flange portion 412 can be detachably secured to the guide rail 100, the method of connecting the flange portion 412 to the guide rail 100 can be varied in various ways. The side frame 410 can be fixedly engaged to the guide rail 100 by, for example, using a more secure method such as welding (e.g., not detachable so as not to separate from the guide rail 100).

[0052] The connecting frame 420 can connect a pair of side frames 410 to each other in the width direction. For example, the connecting frame 420 can connect the sides / ends of a pair of side frames 410 to each other in the length direction. Therefore, the tent frame 400 can have an integral C-shape. Front tent cover 432 (see...) Figure 18 The front tent cover 432 can be disposed inside the connecting frame 420. The front tent cover 432 can be elastically rolled up and engaged inside the connecting frame 420. Therefore, when / if an external force is applied to the front tent cover 432, the front tent cover 432 can be pulled out to the outside of the connecting frame 420. When / if the external force is released from the front tent cover 432, the front tent cover 432 can return to its initial position. That is, the front tent cover 432 can return to the inside of the connecting frame 420.

[0053] Figure 9 This is a partial exploded view of the cargo box lid based on the example. Figure 10 It is a perspective view of the example with the cover folded inside the cargo box lid. Figure 11 It is along Figure 8 The cross-sectional view obtained by the line C-C'.

[0054] Reference Figures 9 to 11The cover plate 300 can be configured to slide along the guide rail 100. For example, both ends of the cover plate 300 in the width direction can be mounted on the guide rail 100 and can slide in the length direction. The two ends of the cover plate 300 in the width direction can move along a first guide groove 100a of the guide rail 100 (e.g., formed in the inner surface of the guide rail 100). Multiple cover plates 300 can be configured. The multiple cover plates 300 can be rotatably hinged to each other in the length direction. For example, the ends of the multiple cover plates 300 in the length direction can be rotatably connected to a connecting bracket 310. The connecting bracket 310 can connect the multiple cover plates 300 to each other in a foldable manner. The connecting bracket 310 can have guide rollers 311. When / if the cover plate 300 is folded, the guide rollers 311 can move along the guide rail 100. During the folding of the cover plate 300, a portion of the guide rollers 311 can move to the outside of the guide rail 100. A portion of the guide roller 311 can move along the guide plate 110. The guide plate 110 can be disposed on the opposite side of the guide rail 100 in the longitudinal direction and can guide the movement of the cover plate 300. For example, a portion of the guide roller 311 can move along a first guide groove 100a disposed in the guide rail 100 and can pass through the opening 100b of the guide rail 100 and move along a second guide groove 110a of the guide plate 110 (e.g., the second guide groove 110a is aligned with the first guide groove 100a). The second guide groove 110a may include an upwardly inclined section toward the opposite side of the guide rail 100 in the longitudinal direction.

[0055] The guide rail 100 may have a cap member 120 (e.g., a cap) for opening and closing the opening 100b. As the cap member 120 rotates, it can connect or separate the first guide groove 100a and the second guide groove 110a from each other. That is, the first guide groove 100a and the second guide groove 110a can be selectively connected to each other depending on whether the cap member 120 rotates and / or to what extent and position. When / if the guide roller 311 moves from the first guide groove 100a of the guide rail 100 to the second guide groove 110a of the guide plate 110, the cap member 120 can be pressed and opened by the guide roller 311 of the cover plate 300. However, when / if the guide roller 311 disposed in the second guide groove 110a is moved to the first guide groove 100a, the cap member 120 can be opened only if an external force is applied. In other words, even if the guide roller 311 located in the second guide groove 110a presses down on the cap member 120, the cap member 120 will not be opened unless the user or other external force / actuator rotates the cap member 120 upwards. When the cap member 120 can be opened, the second guide groove 110a and the first guide groove 100a can be connected to each other.

[0056] Cover 130 can be disposed on guide rail 100. Cover 130 can be rotatably disposed on guide rail 100. When / if cover plate 300 is folded, cover plate 300 can be disposed below cover 130. Cover 130 may include, for example, a first part 131 (e.g., a first cover portion) and a second part 132 (e.g., a second cover portion), one end of the first part being rotatably disposed on the other side of guide rail 100 in the longitudinal direction, both sides of the second part being rotatably connected to cover plate 300 in the width direction, and one side in the longitudinal direction being rotatably connected to the first part 131. When / if cover plate 300 is folded, the second part 132 can rotate upward. When / if cover plate 300 is folded, cover plate 300 can be disposed below the second part 132.

[0057] Figure 12 This is a side view of the drive unit of the cargo box lid, based on the example. Figure 13 This is a side view of the cargo box lid being raised by the drive unit, based on the example.

[0058] Reference Figure 12 The drive unit 200 can be configured to rotate the guide rail 100. A first side / end of the guide rail 100 in the length direction can be rotatably connected to the cargo box S. The drive unit 200 can press the guide rail 100, and / or rotate the guide rail 100 by raising or lowering a second side / end in the length direction. As the drive unit 200 raises or lowers the second side of the guide rail 100 in the length direction, the distance between the second side of the guide rail 100 in the length direction and the corresponding second side of the cargo box S in the length direction can increase or decrease respectively.

[0059] The drive unit 200 may include, for example, a hinge fixing portion 210 (e.g., a hinge / hinge connector), a rod portion 220 (rod), and a drive portion 230 (e.g., a main actuator, main motor, etc.). The hinge fixing portion 210 (e.g., a hinge) may be fixed to the cargo box S. A first end of the rod portion 220 may be rotatably engaged with the hinge fixing portion 210, and a second end of the rod portion 220 opposite to the first end may be engaged with the guide rail 100. A first end of the drive portion 230 may be connected to the cargo box S, and a second end of the drive portion 230 opposite to the first end may be connected to a second side / end of the rod portion 220. The drive portion 230 may extend or retract, thereby causing the rod portion 220 to rotate. When / if the rod portion 220 rotates, the guide rail 100 may rotate. The drive portion 230 may be configured as, for example, a spindle or a pneumatic lifter. However, as long as the lever 220 is pressed to rotate the guide rail 100, the drive unit 230 can include and / or be modified / implemented as one or more of various actuators.

[0060] Figure 14 It is a perspective view of the cargo box cover being set on the vehicle in a first mode, based on the example. Figure 15 It is a cross-sectional view of the cargo box cover in the first mode set on the vehicle, based on the example.

[0061] Reference Figure 14 and Figure 15 According to the example, the cargo box cover 1 can be connected to the cargo box S of the vehicle 10. In the first mode, the cargo box cover 1 can be configured to cover the upper part of the cargo box S. In the first mode, the upper part of the cargo box S can be opened or closed when / if the cover plate 300 of the cargo box cover 1 is slidably moved along the guide rail 100.

[0062] Figure 16 This is a perspective view of the cargo box cover being installed on the vehicle in the second mode, based on the example. Figure 17 This is a cross-sectional view of the cargo box cover being installed on the vehicle in the second mode, based on the example.

[0063] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 17 The second mode can refer to a state where the cargo box cover 1 is rotated by a predetermined angle compared to the first mode. For example, the second mode can refer to a state where the other side of the cargo box cover 1 in the longitudinal direction is raised by a predetermined angle from the first mode. For example, in the second mode, the cargo box cover 1 can be rotated upward by 20 degrees compared to the first mode. The cargo box cover 1 may include a support rod 500. The support rod 500 can fix the position of the guide rail 100. For example, one side of the support rod 500 can be connected to the other side of the cargo box S in the longitudinal direction, and the other side of the support rod 500 can be connected to the other side of the guide rail 100 in the longitudinal direction, thereby fixing the guide rail 100. The support rod 500 can support the guide rail 100 to fix the position of the guide rail 100. The support rod 500 can have a variable length. For example, the support rod 500 can have a telescopic structure configured to allow the variable length of the support rod 500.

[0064] In the second mode, the tent cover 430 mounted on the tent frame 400 can be pulled out to the outside of the tent frame. For example, the side tent covers 431 of a pair of side frames 410 can be pulled out and connected to both sides of the cargo box S in the width direction, while the front tent cover 432 of the connecting frame 420 can be pulled out and connected to the other side of the cargo box S in the length direction. Adjacent portions of the side tent covers 431 and the front tent cover 432 can be connected to each other (e.g., by Velcro, hooks, buttons, or zippers). In the second mode, the cargo box cover 1 according to the example can reduce the drag generated by the vortex behind the vehicle 10 when / if the vehicle 10 is driven, thereby improving the vehicle's fuel efficiency.

[0065] Figure 18This is a perspective view of the cargo box cover being set on the vehicle in a third mode, based on the example. Figure 19 yes Figure 18 A 3D view of the middle cover plate in the open position. Figure 20 This is a cross-sectional view of the cargo box cover 1 in a third mode on the vehicle, according to the example. The third mode can refer to a state where the cargo box cover 1 can be rotated upwards by a predetermined angle compared to the first mode. For example, the third mode can refer to a state where the cargo box cover 1 is rotated upwards by 90 degrees compared to the first mode. For example, when the vehicle 10 is stationary, the mode of the cargo box cover 1 can be switched to the third mode. In the third mode, the tent cover 430 mounted on the tent frame 400 can be pulled out to the outside of the tent frame 400. For example, the side tent covers 431 of a pair of side frames 410 can be pulled out and connected to both sides of the cargo box S in the width direction, while the front tent cover 432 of the connecting frame 420 can be pulled out and connected to the other side of the cargo box S in the length direction. Adjacent portions of the side tent covers 431 and the front tent cover 432 can be connected to each other (e.g., via Velcro, hooks, buttons, or zippers). The cargo box cover 1 according to the example can be switched to the third mode to provide a resting space for the user. In other words, when the mode of the cargo box cover 1 is switched to the third mode, the vehicle 10 and the cargo box cover 1 can perform the tent function.

[0066] The present invention provides a cargo box cover that can be converted into various structures, and a vehicle including the cargo box cover.

[0067] The present invention provides a cargo box cover, comprising: a guide rail rotatably disposed on each of two sides of a vehicle cargo box in a width direction; a drive unit configured to rotate the guide rail; a cover plate slidably movable along the guide rail, the cover plate being foldable; and a tent frame detachably engaged with the guide rail, the tent frame having a tent cover inside therein.

[0068] The cargo box cover may include: a guide rail rotatably disposed on each of the two sides of the vehicle cargo box in the width direction; a drive unit configured to rotate the guide rail; a cover plate slidably movable along the guide rail, the cover plate being foldable; and a tent frame detachably engaged with the guide rail, the tent frame having a tent cover inside. One side of the guide rail in the length direction may be rotatably hinged to one side of the cargo box in the length direction. The drive unit may raise or lower the other side of the guide rail in the length direction, and the distance between the other side of the guide rail in the length direction and the other side of the cargo box in the length direction increases or decreases as the drive unit raises or lowers the guide rail. The drive unit may include: a hinge fixing portion engaged with the cargo box; a rod portion, one end of which is rotatably engaged with the hinge fixing portion and the other end of which is engaged with the guide rail; and a drive portion, one end of which is connected to the cargo box and the other end of which is connected to the other side of the rod portion, the drive portion being configured to rotate the rod portion. The tent frame may include: a pair of side frames engaged with a guide rail, each side frame having a side tent cover disposed therein, the side frames being spaced apart from each other in the width direction; and a connecting frame connecting the pair of side frames to each other, the connecting frame having a front tent cover disposed therein. The side tent covers and the front tent cover can be resiliently rolled up and engaged with the side frames and the connecting frame respectively, such that when an external force is applied, the side tent covers and the front tent cover are pulled outwards, and when the external force is released, the side tent covers and the front tent cover return to their initial positions. The side frame may include: a side portion having a side tent cover therein, the side portion being disposed on the outer side of the guide rail in the width direction; and a flange portion extending from the side portion, the flange portion engaging with the guide rail. A guide plate configured to guide the movement of the cover plate may be disposed on the other side of the guide rail in the length direction. The inner side of the guide rail may have a first guide groove, the two ends of the cover plate in the width direction being mounted in the first guide groove and moving within the first guide groove. The guide plate may have a second guide groove selectively connected to a first guide groove, the second guide groove including an upwardly inclined section facing the opposite side of the guide rail in the length direction. The guide rail may have a cap member configured to connect or separate the first and second guide grooves from each other as the cap member rotates. The cargo box cover may further include: a cover rotatably disposed on the guide rail, the cover being disposed below the cover when the cover is folded. The cover may include: a first portion, one end of which is rotatably disposed on the opposite side of the guide rail in the length direction; and a second portion, both sides of which are rotatably connected to the cover in the width direction and one side of which is rotatably connected to the first portion in the length direction, the second portion rotating upward when the cover is folded such that the cover is disposed below it. The cargo box cover may further include: a strut detachably connected on one side to the opposite side of the cargo box in the length direction and on the other side detachably connected to the opposite side of the guide rail in the length direction, the strut being configured to support the guide rail when the drive unit rotates the guide rail by a predetermined angle.The struts can have a telescopic structure and therefore a variable length. The vehicle may include a cargo box cover.

[0069] In the example, the cargo box cover can be converted into various structures as needed and / or desired, thereby expanding cargo space or improving the vehicle's fuel efficiency.

[0070] While examples have been shown and described above, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cargo box cover, comprising: Guide rails, which are rotatably mounted on both sides of the vehicle cargo box in a first direction; One or more actuators configured to rotate the guide rail; A cover plate configured to slide along the guide rail, wherein the cover plate is foldable; as well as The tent frame is detachably coupled to the rails and configured to reversibly surround the tent canopy.

2. The cargo box cover according to claim 1, wherein, The first side of the guide rail includes a first end in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the first end being rotatably hinged to the first side of the cargo box in the second direction.

3. The cargo box cover according to claim 2, wherein, One or more actuators are configured to raise or lower a second end of the guide rail opposite to the first end in a second direction, such that the distance between the second end of the guide rail and the second side of the cargo box opposite to the first side in a second direction increases or decreases.

4. The cargo box cover according to claim 2, wherein, A guide plate configured to guide the movement of the cover plate is disposed on the second side of the guide rail in the second direction.

5. The cargo box cover according to claim 4, wherein: The inner surface of the guide rail forms a first guide groove, and both ends of the cover plate in the first direction are mounted in the first guide groove and configured to move within the first guide groove. The guide plate forms a second guide groove, which can be selectively connected to the first guide groove. Each of the second guide grooves includes an inclined section that slopes upward toward a second side of the guide rail.

6. The cargo box cover according to claim 5, wherein, The guide rail includes a cap configured to rotate to connect or disconnect the first guide groove and the second guide groove.

7. The cargo box cover according to claim 2, further comprising: A strut, comprising a first end detachably connected to a cargo box on a second side in a second direction and a second end detachably connected to one of the guide rails on a second side in a second direction, wherein the strut is configured to support a guide rail rotated to a predetermined angle by one or more actuators.

8. The cargo box cover according to claim 7, wherein, The strut includes a telescopic structure configured to give the strut a variable length.

9. The cargo box cover according to claim 1, wherein, One or more actuators each include: Hinges that connect to the cargo box; A rod, comprising a first end rotatably engaged with the hinge and a second end engaged with one of the guide rails opposite to the first end of the rod; and A drive actuator includes a first end connected to a cargo box and a second end connected to a second end of the rod opposite to the first end of the drive actuator, the drive actuator being configured to rotate the rod.

10. The cargo box cover according to claim 1, wherein, The tent frame includes: Side frames, which engage with the guide rail, each side frame being configured to reversibly surround a corresponding side tent canopy, the side frames being spaced apart from each other in a first direction; and A connecting frame that connects the side frames to each other and is configured to reversibly surround the front tent canopy.

11. The cargo box cover according to claim 10, wherein: The side tent cover is elastically rolled up and engaged with the side frame, such that the side tent cover is configured as follows: Based on the first applied external force, it is pulled to the outside of the side frame; and Based on the removal of the first applied external force, it returns to be surrounded by the side frame; The front tent cover is resiliently rolled up and engaged with the connecting frame, such that the front tent cover is configured as follows: Based on the second applied external force, it is pulled to the outside of the connecting frame; and Based on the removal of the second applied external force, it returns to be surrounded by the connecting frame.

12. The cargo box cover according to claim 10, wherein, Each side frame of the side frame includes: Side chambers, configured to surround a corresponding side tent canopy, wherein the side chambers are positioned outside the corresponding rails in a first direction; and A flange, which extends from the side chamber, engages with the corresponding guide rail.

13. The cargo box cover according to claim 1, further comprising: A cover, which is rotatably mounted on a guide rail, is configured to cover the cover plate when the cover plate is folded.

14. The cargo box cover according to claim 13, wherein, The first end of the guide rail in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction is rotatably attached to the cargo box, and the cover includes: The first cover portion includes a first end rotatably disposed on a second end of a guide rail in a second direction; and The second part includes: On both sides in the first direction, it is rotatably connected to the cover plate, and On a first side in the second direction, it is rotatably connected to the first cover portion, wherein the second cover portion is configured to rotate upward based on the cover being folded, such that the folded cover is positioned below the second cover portion.

15. A cargo box cover, comprising: A guide rail is provided on both sides of the vehicle cargo box in a first direction, wherein the first side of the guide rail includes a first end in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the first end being rotatably hinged to the first side of the cargo box in the second direction. One or more actuators configured to rotate the guide rail about a first end of the guide rail; and A cover plate configured to move along the guide rail.

16. The cargo box cover according to claim 15, wherein, The cover is configured to fold or unfold as it moves along the guide rail.

17. The cargo box cover of claim 15, further comprising a tent frame detachably engaged with the guide rail and configured to reversibly surround the tent cover.

18. The cargo box cover according to claim 15, wherein, One or more actuators are configured to raise or lower a second end of the guide rail opposite to the first end.

19. The cargo box cover according to claim 15, wherein, A guide plate configured to guide the movement of the cover plate is disposed on the second side of the guide rail in the second direction.

20. A vehicle comprising: Cargo box; as well as Cargo box lid, which includes: Guide rails, which are rotatably mounted on both sides of the vehicle cargo box in a first direction; One or more actuators configured to rotate the guide rail; A cover plate configured to slide along the guide rail, wherein the cover plate is foldable; and The tent frame, which can be detachably attached to the rails, is configured to reversibly surround the tent canopy.

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