Hinge assembly of spare wheel carrier and vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a hinge assembly of a spare wheel carrier and a vehicle, the hinge assembly of the spare wheel carrier comprises a rotating shaft support used for being rotatably connected with the spare wheel carrier; the lower hinge structure is connected to the lower portion of the rotating shaft support and comprises a lower fixed part, a lower movable part and a lower support, the lower fixed part is used for being connected with the side wall of a vehicle body, the lower movable part is used for being connected with a tail door, and the lower support is used for being connected with the tail door. The lower movable part is rotatably connected with the lower fixed part, the lower support is connected with the lower movable part, and the lower support is connected with the rotating shaft support. According to the hinge assembly of the spare wheel carrier, the spare wheel carrier can be opened or closed, the tail door can also be opened or closed, the spare wheel carrier and the tail door do not affect each other, the function of the hinge assembly is enhanced, and convenience is improved when a user uses a spare wheel and the tail door.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, in particular to a hinge assembly of a spare tire rack and a vehicle with the hinge assembly of the spare tire rack. Background Art

[0002] The spare tire of most existing vehicles is generally installed at the bottom of the vehicle or at the rear of the vehicle. When the spare tire is installed at the bottom of the vehicle, it is inconvenient to take and put. When the spare tire is installed at the rear of the vehicle, the existing spare tire installation method will hinder the opening of the tailgate, making the tailgate and spare tire inconvenient to use. There is room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the utility model proposes a hinge assembly for a spare tire rack, which can realize the opening or closing of the spare tire rack and the opening or closing of the tailgate without affecting each other, thereby enhancing the function of the hinge assembly and improving the convenience of users in using the spare tire and the tailgate.

[0004] According to the hinge assembly of the spare tire rack of the embodiment of the utility model, it includes: a rotating shaft bracket, which is used to be rotatably connected to the spare tire rack; a lower hinge structure, which is connected to the lower part of the rotating shaft bracket, and the lower hinge structure includes a lower fixed part, a lower movable part and a lower support, the lower fixed part is used to be connected to the side of the vehicle body, the lower movable part is used to be connected to the tailgate, the lower movable part is rotatably connected to the lower fixed part, the lower support is connected to the lower movable part, and the lower support is connected to the rotating shaft bracket.

[0005] The hinge assembly of the spare tire rack according to the embodiment of the utility model can drive the tailgate to rotate open or close by rotating the lower movable part around the lower fixed part, and the spare tire rack rotates around the rotating shaft bracket to remove the spare tire, and the spare tire rack and the rotating shaft bracket rotate together with the lower movable part without affecting the opening of the tailgate, thereby enhancing the function of the hinge assembly and improving the convenience of users in using the spare tire and the tailgate.

[0006] According to the hinge assembly of the spare tire rack in some embodiments of the present invention, the lower fixing member includes a first connecting portion, and the lower movable member is provided with a second connecting portion, which is supported above the first connecting portion and is rotatably connected to the first connecting portion via the first connecting member.

[0007] According to the hinge assembly of the spare tire rack in some embodiments of the utility model, the lower support includes two side panel parts that are spaced apart and relatively distributed, an open opening is formed between the two side panel parts, and at least a portion of the second connecting part extends into the open opening to be connected to the side panel parts through a second connecting member.

[0008] According to the hinge assembly of the spare tire rack in some embodiments of the present invention, at least one of the two side plate parts is provided with a connecting hole, and the second connecting member is suitable for passing through the connecting hole to be fixedly connected with the second connecting part.

[0009] According to the hinge assembly of the spare tire rack in some embodiments of the present invention, both of the two side panels are provided with the connecting holes, and the connecting holes of the two side panels are symmetrically distributed.

[0010] According to the hinge assembly of the spare tire rack in some embodiments of the utility model, the lower fixing member is provided with a first fixing hole, and the first fixing hole is used to penetrate the first fixing member connected to the side wall of the vehicle body;

[0011] And / or, the lower movable member is provided with a second fixing hole, and the second fixing hole is used for passing a second fixing member connected to the tailgate.

[0012] According to the hinge assembly of the spare tire rack in some embodiments of the utility model, the lower fixing member is provided with at least two first fixing plate portions spaced apart from each other, the first fixing plate portions are used to fit with the vehicle body side panels, and the first fixing hole is provided in the first fixing plate portions;

[0013] And / or, the lower movable member is provided with at least two second fixing plate portions which are spaced apart from each other, the second fixing plate portions are used to fit with the tailgate, and the second fixing holes are provided in the second fixing plate portions.

[0014] According to the hinge assembly of the spare tire rack of some embodiments of the utility model, a lower plug-in port is formed at the lower portion of the rotating shaft bracket, and at least a portion of the lower support extends into the lower plug-in port to be connected to the rotating shaft bracket;

[0015] And / or, the rotating shaft bracket and the rotating axis of the spare tire rack, and the rotating axis of the lower movable part and the lower fixed part are parallel and spaced apart from each other.

[0016] According to the hinge assembly of the spare tire rack in some embodiments of the present invention, the lower end of the rotating shaft bracket is provided with a protruding lower connecting boss on the side away from the spare tire rack, and the lower plug interface is formed on the lower connecting boss.

[0017] The utility model also provides a vehicle.

[0018] The vehicle according to the embodiment of the utility model is provided with the hinge assembly of the spare tire rack according to any one of the above embodiments.

[0019] The advantages of the hinge assembly of the vehicle and the spare tire rack described above over the prior art are the same and will not be described in detail here.

[0020] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and easily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0022] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a hinge assembly of a spare tire rack according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 The structure diagram of the lower hinge structure of the hinge assembly of the spare tire rack according to the embodiment of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0024] Figure 3 The structure diagram of the lower hinge structure of the hinge assembly of the spare tire rack according to the embodiment of the utility model is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0025] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of a lower support of a hinge assembly of a spare tire rack according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a rotating shaft bracket of a hinge assembly of a spare tire rack according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 The figure is a schematic diagram of assembling the hinge assembly of the spare tire rack and the vehicle body according to the embodiment of the utility model.

[0028] Reference numerals:

[0029] Hinge assembly 100 of spare tire rack,

[0030] Axis bracket 1, a weight-reducing hole 12, a lower connecting boss 13, a lower plug-in port 131, a second connecting hole 132, an upper hinge structure 2, an upper fixing member 21, an upper movable member 22, an upper support 23, a lower hinge structure 3, a lower fixing member 31, a first connecting portion 311, a first fixing plate portion 313, a first fixing hole 314, a first connecting member 315, a first fixing member 316, a lower movable member 32, a second connecting portion 321, a first seat portion 322, a second fixing plate portion 323, a second fixing hole 324, a second fixing member 325, a lower support 33, a side plate portion 331, a connecting hole 3311, an open mouth 332, a second connecting member 333, a third connecting hole 334, a spare tire rack 4,

[0031] The tailgate is 200 and the body side is 300. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0033] In the description of the present utility model, it is necessary to understand that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. In addition, features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0034] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0035] Unless otherwise specified, the front-to-back direction in the present application is the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, that is, the X direction; the left-right direction is the lateral direction of the vehicle, that is, the Y direction; and the up-down direction is the vertical direction of the vehicle, that is, the Z direction.

[0036] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 6 The hinge assembly 100 of the spare tire rack according to the embodiment of the utility model is described. By setting a lower movable part 32 and a lower fixed part 31 to be rotatably connected, when the lower movable part 22 rotates around the lower fixed part 21, the tailgate 200 can be driven to rotate open or close, and the spare tire rack 4 rotates around the pivot bracket 1, the spare tire can be removed, and the spare tire rack 4 and the pivot bracket 1 rotate together with the lower movable part 32, which will not affect the opening of the tailgate 200, thereby enhancing the function of the hinge assembly and improving the convenience of users in using the spare tire and the tailgate 200.

[0037] like Figure 1-Figure 6 As shown, a hinge assembly 100 of a spare tire rack according to an embodiment of the utility model comprises: a rotating shaft bracket 1 and a lower hinge structure 3 .

[0038] The rotating shaft bracket 1 is used to be rotatably connected to the spare tire rack 4, that is, the spare tire rack 4 is connected to the rotating shaft bracket 1, and the spare tire rack 4 can rotate relative to the rotating shaft bracket 1. The rotating shaft bracket 1 is a component that supports the rotating shaft to ensure the stability and precise positioning of the rotating shaft. The spare tire rack 4 is used to fix and store a spare spare tire, such as Figure 1 As shown, the pivot bracket 11 and the spare tire rack 4 can be rotatably connected via a rotating part such as a pivot, so that when the spare tire rack 4 rotates relative to the pivot bracket 1 in a direction away from the vehicle body, the spare tire rack 4 can be opened to disassemble and install the spare tire, and when the spare tire rack 4 rotates relative to the pivot bracket 1 in a direction close to the vehicle body, the spare tire rack 4 can be closed to fix the spare tire.

[0039] The lower hinge structure 3 is connected to the lower part of the pivot bracket 1, wherein the pivot bracket 1 can extend vertically, and the lower hinge structure 3 is located at the lower part of the pivot bracket 1. The two can be connected by bolts and other connecting parts, so that the lower hinge structure 3 and the pivot bracket 1 can be connected and fixed, and the connection method is simple and easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0040] The lower hinge structure 3 includes a lower fixed part 31, a lower movable part 32 and a lower support 33. The lower fixed part 31 is used to be connected to the body side 300, the lower movable part 32 is used to be connected to the tailgate 200, the lower movable part 32 is rotatably connected to the lower fixed part 31, the lower support 33 is connected to the lower movable part 32, and the lower support 33 is connected to the rotating shaft bracket 1.

[0041] Specifically, the lower hinge structure 3 is located on the side of the pivot bracket 1 close to the vehicle body, wherein the lower fixing member 31 is a fixed end, and the lower movable member 32 is a movable end. The lower fixing member 31 is detachably connected to the vehicle body side panel 300 by bolts and other connecting members, and the lower movable member 32 is detachably connected to the tailgate 200 by bolts and other connecting members, and the lower fixing member 31 is rotatably connected to the lower movable member 32. If the lower fixing member 31 and the lower movable member 32 can be rotatably connected by a rotating member such as a rotating shaft, the lower movable member 32 can drive the tailgate 200 to open or close relative to the vehicle body side panel 300.

[0042] One end of the lower support 33 is connected to the lower movable part 32, and the two can be detachably connected by connecting parts such as bolts, and the other end of the lower support 33 is connected to the rotating shaft bracket 1, and the two can be detachably connected by connecting parts such as bolts. In this way, the rotating shaft bracket 1 is connected to the lower movable part 32 through the lower support 33, so that both can rotate with the lower movable part 32, and the connection method is simple and easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0043] The lower hinge structure 3 can be arranged at one of the two lateral ends of the vehicle. Figure 1 As shown, the lower hinge structure 3 is connected to the right side of the vehicle body, and the lower movable part 32 is connected to the lower fixed part 31 in a vertical rotational manner. In this way, the lower movable part 32 rotates vertically away from the vehicle body to open the tailgate 200, and the lower movable part 32 rotates vertically toward the vehicle body to close the tailgate 200. In the process of opening and closing the tailgate 200, the spare tire rack 4 is driven to rotate together, and the spare tire will not hinder the opening of the tailgate 200. The spare tire rack 4 is in a closed state, which can ensure that the spare tire will not loosen and fall. When the spare tire is needed, the spare tire rack 4 can be rotated separately to realize the disassembly and assembly of the spare tire, thereby realizing different vehicle use needs of users.

[0044] Therefore, the lower hinge structure 3 is located on the side of the pivot bracket 1 close to the vehicle body, so that the lower hinge structure 3 can be hidden inside the vehicle, keeping the external structure of the vehicle body neat and clean, and the pivot bracket 1 is connected to the spare tire rack 4 on the side away from the lower hinge structure 3, so as to realize the connection of the spare tire rack 4. The overall structure is simple and compact, saving space on the rear side of the vehicle body.

[0045] According to the hinge assembly 100 of the spare tire rack in the embodiment of the utility model, the lower movable part 32 rotates around the lower fixed part 31, which can drive the tailgate 200 to rotate open or close, and the spare tire rack 4 rotates around the rotating shaft bracket 1 to remove the spare tire, and the spare tire rack 4 and the rotating shaft bracket 1 rotate together with the lower movable part 32, which will not affect the opening of the tailgate 200, thereby enhancing the function of the hinge assembly and improving the convenience of users in using the spare tire and the tailgate 200.

[0046] In some embodiments, the lower fixed member 31 includes a first connecting portion 311, and the lower movable member 32 is provided with a second connecting portion 321. The second connecting portion 321 is supported above the first connecting portion 311 and is rotatably connected to the first connecting portion 311 through the first connecting member 315. In this way, the second connecting portion 321 can be rotatably connected to the first connecting portion 311 through the first connecting member 315, thereby realizing the relative rotation between the lower movable member 32 and the lower fixed member 31.

[0047] Specifically, Figure 2 As shown, the first connection part 311 is located at one end of the lower fixed part 31, the second connection part 321 is located at one end of the lower movable part 32, and the first connection part 311 and the second connection part 321 are distributed in the up and down directions, wherein the second connection part 321 is located on the upper side of the first connection part 311, and the first connection part 311 and the second connection part 321 form a planar structure on the side close to each other, and when installed, the second connection part 321 is fitted and supported above the first connection part 311.

[0048] The first connection part 311 and the second connection part 321 are both provided with a first connection hole for passing the first connection member 315. The first connection hole is a through hole and can extend vertically. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first connecting member 315 can be a pin shaft. During installation, the second connecting part 321 can be attached to the top of the first connecting part 311, and after the first connecting holes of the first connecting part 311 and the second connecting part 321 are aligned, the pin shaft is respectively passed through the first connecting part 311 and the second connecting part 321 to realize the rotational connection between the lower fixed part 31 and the lower movable part 32, and the rotation between the two is smooth. The connection method is simple, easy to install, and low in cost.

[0049] Therefore, by arranging the second connection part 321 to be supported above the first connection part 311 and cooperating with the connection and fixation of the first connection member 315, the connection between the lower movable member 32 and the lower fixed member 31 can be made simpler, firmer and more reliable.

[0050] In some embodiments, the lower support 33 includes two side panel portions 331 that are spaced apart and relatively distributed, and an open opening 332 is formed between the two side panel portions 331. At least a portion of the second connecting portion 321 extends into the open opening 332 to be connected to the side panel portion 331 through the second connecting member 333. In this way, the side panel portion 331 can be connected to the second connecting portion 321 through the second connecting member 333, thereby realizing the connection and fixation of the lower support 33.

[0051] Specifically, the two side plate portions 331 are used to connect with the second connecting portion 321 of the lower movable member 32. Figure 4 As shown, the two side plate portions 331 are spaced apart and relatively distributed, and an open opening 332 is formed between the two. The open opening 332 is distributed toward the second connecting portion 321. The space size of the open opening 332 is larger than the outer contour of the second connecting portion 321, which facilitates the connection between the second connecting portion 321 and the open opening 332.

[0052] Among them, the second connecting member 333 can be a connecting bolt. During installation, at least a portion of the second connecting portion 321 is extended into the open mouth 332, and then the side plate portion 331 and the second connecting portion 321 are connected and fixed by the connecting bolts to realize the connection between the lower movable member 32 and the lower support 33. There is no relative movement between the two. When the lower movable member 32 rotates relative to the lower fixed member 31, it can drive the lower support 33 to rotate synchronously. The connection method is simple and easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0053] Furthermore, by providing the opening 332 , extending at least a portion of the second connection portion 321 into the opening 332 , and combining the connection and fixation of the second connection member 333 , the connection between the lower movable member 32 and the lower support 33 can be ensured to be stable and reliable.

[0054] In some embodiments, at least one of the two side panel portions 331 is provided with a connecting hole 2311, and the second connecting member 333 is suitable for being passed through the connecting hole 2311 to be fixedly connected to the second connecting portion 321. That is to say, one of the two side panel portions 331 may be provided with a connecting hole 2311, or both side panel portions 331 may be provided with a connecting hole 2311. In both of these settings, the second connecting member 333 may be passed through the connecting hole 2311 to connect and fix the lower support 33 to the second connecting portion 321. The setting methods are diverse and can be flexibly selected.

[0055] Specifically, the connecting hole 2311 may be a through hole, or there may be a plurality of connecting holes 2311, and the plurality of connecting holes 2311 are spaced apart and distributed on the side plate portion 331. Correspondingly, the second connecting portion 321 is provided with a plurality of first mounting holes, and the plurality of first mounting holes are spaced apart and distributed, and are respectively distributed one-to-one with the plurality of connecting holes 2311. The plurality of first mounting holes may be bolt holes. In this way, after the second connecting member 333 extends to the open opening 332, the plurality of second connecting members 333 are respectively passed through the plurality of connecting holes 2311 and are threadedly connected to the plurality of first mounting holes, so that the connection and fixation between the two side plate portions 331 and the second connecting portion 321 can be realized, and the connection method is simple and convenient for assembly and disassembly.

[0056] In some embodiments, both side panels 331 are provided with connection holes 2311 , and the connection holes 2311 of the two side panels 331 are symmetrically distributed.

[0057] Specifically, the two side panels 331 are symmetrically distributed, and the connection holes 2311 on the two side panels 331 are symmetrically distributed. Each side panel 331 is provided with a plurality of connection holes 2311, and the number of the connection holes 2311 can be two, three, etc. Figure 4 As shown, each side panel portion 331 is provided with two connecting holes 2311. In this way, after the second connecting member 333 extends to the open mouth 332, the four second connecting members 333 are respectively passed through the four connecting holes 2311 and connected to the second connecting portion 321, so as to realize the connection between the lower support 33 and the second connecting portion 321. Among them, the gravity borne by the lower hinge structure 3 is relatively large. By setting four connecting points, the connection strength between the two side panel portions 331 and the second connecting portion 321 can be respectively improved to improve the adaptability of the lower hinge structure 3.

[0058] In some embodiments, the lower fixing member 31 is provided with a first fixing hole 314, and the first fixing hole 314 is used to pass a first fixing member 316 connected to the vehicle body side panel 300, that is, the lower fixing member 31 can be connected to the vehicle body side panel 300 through the first fixing member 316, so that the connection and fixation of the lower fixing member 31 can be achieved.

[0059] Specifically, Figure 2As shown, the first fixing hole 314 is constructed as a circular hole, wherein the first fixing hole 314 penetrates along the front-to-back direction, and there are multiple first fixing holes 314, and the multiple first fixing holes 314 are spaced apart and distributed on the lower fixing member 31. Correspondingly, the body side 300 is provided with multiple second mounting holes, and the multiple second mounting holes are spaced apart and distributed, and the multiple second mounting holes are distributed one-to-one with the multiple first fixing holes 314. The multiple second mounting holes can be bolt holes, and the first fixing member 316 can be a connecting bolt. In this way, when installing the lower fixing member 31, the multiple connecting bolts are respectively penetrated through the multiple first fixing holes 314 and are threadedly connected with the multiple second mounting holes, so that the lower fixing member 31 can be connected and fixed to the body side 300 along the Y direction, and the movement of the lower fixing member 31 in the X direction can be limited, and the connection method is simple and easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0060] Among them, Figure 2 As shown, there are four first fixing holes 314 , and the four first fixing holes 314 are evenly spaced and distributed on the lower fixing member 31 .

[0061] And / or, the lower movable part 32 is provided with a second fixing hole 324, and the second fixing hole 324 is used to pass a second fixing part 325 connected to the tailgate 200, that is, the lower fixing part 31 can be connected to the body side 300 through the first fixing part 316, so that the connection and fixation of the lower fixing part 31 can be achieved.

[0062] Specifically, the lower movable member 32 is connected to the lower fixed member 31 in the same manner, such as Figure 2 As shown, the second fixing hole 324 is constructed as a circular hole, wherein the second fixing hole 324 penetrates along the left-right direction, and there are multiple second fixing holes 324, and the multiple second fixing holes 324 are spaced apart and distributed on the lower movable member 32. Correspondingly, the tailgate 200 is provided with multiple third mounting holes, and the multiple third mounting holes are spaced apart and distributed, and the multiple third mounting holes are distributed one-to-one with the multiple second fixing holes 324. The multiple third mounting holes can be bolt holes, and the second fixing member 325 can be a connecting bolt. In this way, when installing the lower movable member 32, the multiple connecting bolts are respectively penetrated through the multiple second fixing holes 324 and are threadedly connected with the multiple third mounting holes, so that the lower movable member 32 and the tailgate 200 can be connected and fixed along the X direction, and the movement of the lower movable member 32 in the Y direction can be limited, and the connection method is simple and easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0063] Among them, Figure 2 As shown, there are four second fixing holes 324 , and the four second fixing holes 324 are evenly spaced and distributed on the lower movable member 32 .

[0064] Therefore, by connecting and fixing the lower movable part 32 and the lower fixed part 31 in the above-mentioned two directions, that is, arranging the connection directions of the two structures in staggered directions, the arrangement space of the two structures in the X direction or in the Y direction at the same time can be saved, and the installation space of the lower hinge structure 3 can be reduced, making the overall structure more compact, saving the vehicle body installation space, and its arrangement is reasonable and ingenious.

[0065] In some embodiments, the lower fixing member 31 is provided with at least two first fixing plate portions 313 spaced apart from each other, the first fixing plate portion 313 is used to fit with the vehicle body side panel 300, and the first fixing hole 314 is provided on the first fixing plate portion 313. In this way, the first fixing plate portion 313 is fitted and connected with the vehicle body side panel 300, so that the connection between the two can be made more reliable.

[0066] Specifically, the first fixing plate portion 313 is located on a side of the first connecting portion 311 away from the lower support 33, and there are at least two first fixing plate portions 313, which are spaced apart and distributed. Figure 2 As shown, there are two first fixing plate portions 313, and the two first fixing plate portions 313 are spaced apart in the up-down direction and are respectively connected to the first connecting portion 311. The first fixing plate portion 313 is connected to the rear side of the body side panel 300. The first fixing plate portion 313 is constructed as a planar structure on the side close to the body side panel 300. Correspondingly, the body side panel 300 is formed with a planar structure on the side close to the first fixing plate portion 313, and each first fixing plate portion 313 is provided with two first fixing holes 314, and the two first fixing holes 314 are evenly distributed on the first fixing plate portion 313. In this way, after the two first fixing plate portions 313 are fitted to the body side panel 300, the lower fixing member 31 is connected and fixed to the body side panel 300 by four first fixing members 316, so that the connection strength between the lower fixing member 31 and the body side panel 300 can be ensured.

[0067] And / or, the lower movable part 32 is provided with at least two second fixing plate portions 323 spaced apart from each other, the second fixing plate portion 323 is used to fit with the tailgate 200, and the second fixing hole 324 is provided on the second fixing plate portion 323, so that the second fixing plate portion 323 is fitted and connected with the tailgate 200, so that the connection between the two can be made more reliable.

[0068] Specifically, the lower movable member 32 is provided with a first seat body portion 322, the first seat body portion 322 is connected to a side of the second connection portion 321 away from the lower support 33, the second fixed plate portion 323 is located on a side of the first seat body portion 322 away from the second connection portion 321, and there are at least two second fixed plate portions 323, and the at least two second fixed plate portions 323 are spaced apart and distributed, wherein, as Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, there are two second fixing plate portions 323, the two second fixing plate portions 323 are spaced apart in the up-down direction and are respectively connected to the first seat body portion 322, the second fixing plate portion 323 is connected to the right side of the tailgate 200, and the second fixing plate portion 323 is constructed as a planar structure on the side close to the tailgate 200. Correspondingly, the tailgate 200 is formed with a planar structure on the side close to the second fixing plate portion 323, and each second fixing plate portion 323 is provided with two second fixing holes 324, and the two second fixing holes 324 are evenly distributed on the second fixing plate portion 323. In this way, after the two second fixing plate portions 323 are fitted to the tailgate 200, the lower movable member 32 is connected and fixed to the tailgate 200 by four second fixing members 325, so that the connection strength between the lower movable member 32 and the tailgate 200 can be ensured.

[0069] In some embodiments, a lower plug-in port 131 is formed at the lower portion of the pivot bracket 1, and at least a portion of the lower support 33 extends into the lower plug-in port 131 to be connected to the pivot bracket 1. In this way, by extending a portion of the structure of the lower support 33 into the plug-in port, the two can be plugged in and out.

[0070] Specifically, the lower plug-in port 131 may be configured as a quadrilateral cavity, such as Figure 5 As shown, the lower plug-in port 131 can be a trapezoidal cavity, and the size of the trapezoidal cavity gradually increases on the side close to the lower support 33. The cavity structure of the lower plug-in port 131 is designed in conjunction with the lower support 33, and the inner cavity size of the lower plug-in port 131 is larger than the outer size of the lower support 33, and the lower plug-in port 131 is an open side on the side close to the lower support 33. In this way, at least part of the lower support 33 is plugged into the lower plug-in port 131 from the open side and along the inner cavity wall of the lower plug-in port 131, and the two can be tightly matched, which can ensure that the lower support 33 is reliably connected to the rotating shaft bracket 1. Among them, the lower plug-in port 131 can also be constructed as other cavity structures such as a truncated cone and a prism, which only needs to match the lower support 33, and its setting method is diverse and flexible.

[0071] Therefore, by setting the lower plug-in port 131 as a trapezoidal cavity, rotation between the lower support 33 and the pivot bracket 1 can be prevented, so as to avoid the spare tire rack 4 from loosening after the pivot bracket 1 rotates, thereby affecting the fixation of the spare tire rack 4 to the spare tire. In this way, the connection between the spare tire rack 4 and the spare tire is guaranteed to be stable and reliable.

[0072] And / or, the rotation axes of the rotating shaft bracket 1 and the spare tire rack 4, and the rotation axes of the lower movable part 32 and the lower fixed part 31 are parallel and spaced apart, so that the two sets of rotation axes do not affect each other and can rotate simultaneously or individually.

[0073] Specifically, Figure 1 and Figure 6As shown, the rotation axes of the rotating shaft bracket 1 and the spare tire rack 4, and the rotation axes of the lower movable part 32 and the lower fixed part 31 are spaced apart and distributed along the front-to-back direction, and the two sets of rotation axes can be distributed in parallel and are in the up-down direction of the vehicle. The rotation axes of the rotating shaft bracket 1 and the spare tire rack 4 are located on the outside of the tailgate 200, and the rotation axes of the lower movable part 32 and the lower fixed part 31 are located on the inside of the tailgate 200. In this way, it can be ensured that the spare tire rack 4 and the tailgate 200 will not interfere with each other when rotating, and their respective functional independence is maintained.

[0074] Therefore, the two sets of rotating axes are arranged in parallel and spaced apart, which helps to maintain the stability of the entire structure, can effectively utilize the space and arrange it reasonably, and there is enough space between the various components for operation, which is convenient for maintenance and inspection.

[0075] In some embodiments, a protruding lower connecting boss 13 is provided at the lower end of the rotating shaft bracket 1 on a side facing away from the spare tire rack 4 , and a lower plug-in port 131 is formed on the lower connecting boss 13 .

[0076] Specifically, the lower connecting boss 13 is used to connect with the lower support 33, such as Figure 5 As shown, the lower connecting boss 13 is located on the side of the rotating shaft bracket 1 away from the spare tire frame 4, and protrudes toward the lower support 33. A lower plug-in port 131 is formed in the lower connecting boss 13, and a second connecting hole 132 is provided in the lower connecting boss 13. The second connecting hole 132 is configured as a through hole and penetrates the lower connecting boss 13 in the up-down direction. Correspondingly, as shown in FIG. Figure 4 As shown, the lower support 33 is provided with a third connecting hole 334, the third connecting hole 334 has the same aperture as the second connecting hole 132, and penetrates the lower support 33 in the up-down direction, so that after at least a portion of the lower support 33 is inserted into the lower plug port 131, the lower support 33 and the lower connecting boss 13 are locked by connecting bolts and other fasteners, thereby improving the connection strength between the two and effectively preventing the lower support 33 and the rotating shaft bracket 1 from rotating.

[0077] Among them, Figure 5 As shown, a plurality of weight-reducing holes 12 are provided in the middle area of ​​the rotating shaft bracket 1, and the plurality of weight-reducing holes 12 extend in the front-rear direction. The weight-reducing holes 12 can be configured as strip holes, round holes or square holes, etc. The plurality of weight-reducing holes 12 can reduce the weight of the rotating shaft bracket 1 and meet the design requirements of lightweight vehicles. The upper end of the rotating shaft bracket 1 is used for plugging and connecting with the upper hinge structure 2.

[0078] Furthermore, the bolt connections used in this embodiment can all be self-tapping screws. Self-tapping screws have a firm connection and high stability, and the installation process is simpler and faster, which can reduce installation time and cost.

[0079] The utility model also provides a vehicle.

[0080] According to the vehicle of the embodiment of the utility model, a hinge assembly 100 of the spare tire rack of any one of the above-mentioned embodiments is provided, and the hinge assembly includes a lower hinge structure 3 and a pivot bracket 1, and the lower hinge structure 3 is connected to the lower part of the pivot bracket 1, and the lower hinge structure 3 includes a lower movable part 32, a lower fixed part 31 and a lower support 33. The lower movable part 32 rotates around the lower fixed part 31, and the tailgate 200 can be driven to rotate open or close.

[0081] The hinge assembly also includes an upper hinge structure 2, which is connected to the upper part of the rotating shaft bracket 1. The upper hinge structure 2 includes an upper fixed part 21, an upper movable part 22 and an upper support 23. The upper fixed part 21 is used to be connected to the body side 300, and the upper movable part 22 is used to be connected to the tailgate 200. The upper movable part 22 is rotatably connected to the upper fixed part 21, and the upper support 23 is connected to the upper movable part 22, and the upper support 23 is connected to the rotating shaft bracket 1. In this way, the tailgate 200 can be driven to rotate open or close by the upper movable part 22 rotating around the upper fixed part 21.

[0082] Among them, the upper hinge structure 2 and the lower hinge structure 3 are spaced apart and distributed in the up and down directions, and the rotation axes of the two coincide with each other. In this way, the tailgate 200 and the body side 300 have two connection positions, and the two hinge structures can well bear the weight of the tailgate 200. The tailgate 200 rotates relative to the body side 300 through the two hinge structures, which can ensure the stability of the rotation process of the tailgate 200, reduce the swinging or shaking of the tailgate 200, and improve the structural characteristics of the vehicle. The rotating axis of the rotating shaft bracket 1 and the spare tire rack 4 coincide with each other at their upper parts. In this way, the rotation of the spare tire rack 4 can be smoother, and the disassembly and assembly of the spare tire is convenient. Therefore, the function of the hinge assembly is improved, thereby improving the convenience of users in using the spare tire and the tailgate 200.

[0083] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0084] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A hinge assembly for a spare tire rack, characterized in that: include: A rotating shaft bracket, the rotating shaft bracket is used to be rotatably connected to the spare tire rack; A lower hinge structure, wherein the lower hinge structure is connected to the lower part of the pivot bracket, the lower hinge structure comprises a lower fixed part, a lower movable part and a lower support, the lower fixed part is used to be connected to the vehicle body side panel, the lower movable part is used to be connected to the tailgate, the lower movable part is rotatably connected to the lower fixed part, the lower support is connected to the lower movable part, and the lower support is connected to the pivot bracket.

2. The hinge assembly of the spare tire rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower fixing member includes a first connecting portion, and the lower movable member is provided with a second connecting portion, which is supported above the first connecting portion and rotatably connected to the first connecting portion through the first connecting member.

3. The hinge assembly of the spare tire rack according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lower support includes two side plates that are spaced apart and distributed opposite to each other, an open opening is formed between the two side plates, and at least a portion of the second connecting portion extends into the open opening to be connected to the side plates through a second connecting member.

4. The hinge assembly of the spare tire rack according to claim 3, characterized in that: At least one of the two side plate parts is provided with a connecting hole, and the second connecting member is suitable for passing through the connecting hole to be fixedly connected with the second connecting part.

5. The hinge assembly of the spare tire rack according to claim 4, characterized in that: The two side plate parts are both provided with the connection holes, and the connection holes of the two side plate parts are symmetrically distributed.

6. The hinge assembly of the spare tire rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower fixing member is provided with a first fixing hole, and the first fixing hole is used to pass a first fixing member connected to the vehicle body side panel; And / or, the lower movable member is provided with a second fixing hole, and the second fixing hole is used for passing a second fixing member connected to the tailgate.

7. The hinge assembly of the spare tire rack according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lower fixing member is provided with at least two first fixing plate portions which are spaced apart from each other, the first fixing plate portions are used to fit with the vehicle body side panels, and the first fixing holes are provided in the first fixing plate portions; And / or, the lower movable member is provided with at least two second fixing plate portions which are spaced apart from each other, the second fixing plate portions are used to fit with the tailgate, and the second fixing holes are provided in the second fixing plate portions.

8. The hinge assembly of the spare tire rack according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lower plug-in port is formed at the lower portion of the rotating shaft bracket, and at least a portion of the lower support extends into the lower plug-in port to be connected to the rotating shaft bracket; And / or, the rotating shaft bracket and the rotating axis of the spare tire rack, and the rotating axis of the lower movable part and the lower fixed part are parallel and spaced apart from each other.

9. The hinge assembly of the spare tire rack according to claim 8, characterized in that: The lower end of the rotating shaft bracket is provided with a protruding lower connecting boss on a side away from the spare tire frame, and the lower plug interface is formed on the lower connecting boss.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: A hinge assembly is provided for the spare tire rack according to any one of claims 1-9.

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