Pickup truck vehicle-mounted tent

By designing liftable top racks and bottom racks in the pickup truck tent, and setting cross bars and elastic bands in the tarpaulin, the problem that existing tent tarpaulin cannot be folded automatically is solved, and the tent is quickly built and automatically unfolded and folded, improving the convenience of use.

CN222991258UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-17Q YIELD OUTDOOR GEAR
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Application Number
CN202422152333.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-03
Publication Date
2025-06-17
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When the lifting platform of the existing pickup truck tent is lowered, the tarp cannot be automatically folded inward, resulting in some of the tarp being exposed, which is cumbersome to operate and reduces convenience.

Method used

A pickup truck tent is designed, including a base frame, a top frame and a first tarp. The base frame is installed on the rear bucket of the pickup truck, and a lifting layer is formed between the top frame and the bottom frame. The middle of the first tarp is alternately arranged horizontally, and the tarp is expanded or folded through the lifting of the top frame.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the rapid construction of tents and the automatic expansion or folding of tarpaulins, simplifies the operation process and improves the convenience of use.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a pickup truck vehicle-mounted tent which comprises a bottom frame, a top frame and first tarpaulin. Comprising a bottom frame, a top frame and first tarpaulin, the bottom frame is installed on a pickup truck rear bucket, a lifting layer capable of lifting up and down is formed between the bottom frame and the top frame, first tarpaulin is arranged in the middle of the lifting layer, the top of the first tarpaulin is installed on the top frame, and therefore the first tarpaulin defines a containing space in the lifting layer; a plurality of transverse rods and a plurality of elastic belts are transversely and alternately arranged in the middle of the first tarpaulin, and the first tarpaulin is unfolded along with rising of the top frame or folded through cooperation of the adjacent transverse rods and the adjacent elastic belts along with falling of the top frame. The transverse rods and the elastic belts are transversely and alternately arranged on the first tarpaulin, when the top frame ascends, the first tarpaulin is unfolded along with the top frame, when the top frame descends, the first tarpaulin is folded through the gravity action of the adjacent transverse rods and the contraction action of the adjacent elastic belts, and therefore the tent can be rapidly set up; the first tarpaulin can be automatically unfolded and folded and is convenient to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tents, in particular to a pickup truck-mounted tent. Background Art

[0002] With the rise of self-driving tours and outdoor adventure activities, how to quickly set up a safe and comfortable temporary shelter during the journey has become a key requirement. The pickup truck-mounted tent came into being. It combines the tent with the vehicle ingeniously and uses the vehicle as a support, greatly simplifying the setup process and enhancing the convenience of camping.

[0003] For the existing lift-type pickup truck-mounted tent, it generally includes a lift platform and a tarpaulin surrounding the lift platform. Since there is no other structure such as an elastic band on the tarpaulin to assist in folding the tarpaulin, when the lift platform descends, the tarpaulin will not automatically retract and fold, causing part of the tarpaulin to be exposed outside the lift platform. At this time, it is necessary to manually tuck the exposed tarpaulin back into the accommodation space between the lift platforms, which is rather cumbersome, time-consuming and laborious, reducing the convenience of use. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a pickup truck-mounted tent, enabling the tent to be quickly set up and the tarpaulin to be automatically deployed or folded.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the solution of the utility model is: a pickup truck-mounted tent, including a chassis, a top frame and a first tarpaulin; the chassis is installed on the rear bed of the pickup truck, an up-and-down lifting layer is formed between the chassis and the top frame, the first tarpaulin is arranged in the middle of the lifting layer, the top of the first tarpaulin is installed on the top frame, so that the first tarpaulin encloses to form an accommodation space in the lifting layer; a plurality of cross bars and a plurality of elastic bands are alternately arranged horizontally in the middle of the first tarpaulin, and the first tarpaulin unfolds as the top frame rises or the first tarpaulin folds through the cooperation of adjacent cross bars and adjacent elastic bands as the top frame descends.

[0006] Preferably, it further includes clamping ribs, the clamping ribs are arranged along the top edge of the first tarpaulin, and sliding grooves matching the clamping ribs are arranged on the top frame, and the clamping ribs are slid into the sliding grooves, so that the top of the first tarpaulin is installed on the top frame.

[0007] Preferably, the cross bar is made of non-elastic material, the cross bar is arranged outside the first tarpaulin, and the elastic band is sewn in the first tarpaulin.

[0008] Preferably, it further includes a lifting frame and a driving mechanism, the lifting frame is arranged in the lifting layer, and the driving mechanism drives the lifting frame to rise or fall, so as to drive the top frame to rise or fall.

[0009] Preferably, the lifting frame is a scissor-type lifting frame.

[0010] Preferably, it further includes a second tarpaulin. The number of the top frames is multiple. On the top frames adjacent to the bottom frame, multiple lifting layers that can move up and down and are composed of two adjacent top frames are stacked. At least one second tarpaulin is arranged in the middle of the lifting layers, and the top of the second tarpaulin is installed on the relatively higher top frame among the two top frames.

[0011] Preferably, it further includes extension boards. The extension boards are rotatably arranged on both sides of the top frames, and the bottom of the second tarpaulin is installed on the relatively lower top frame among the two top frames and the extension boards.

[0012] Preferably, the number of the top frames is two, including a first top frame and a second top frame. Lifting frames are respectively arranged between the bottom frame and the first top frame, and between the first top frame and the second top frame. Each group of lifting frames is driven by a driving mechanism to rise or fall.

[0013] Preferably, an opening is provided on the first top frame, and a cover for opening or closing the opening is arranged at the opening.

[0014] Preferably, a folding ladder is arranged between the opening of the bottom frame and the opening of the first top frame.

[0015] After adopting the above scheme, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows: A lifting layer that can move up and down is formed between the bottom frame and the top frame of the present utility model. The first tarpaulin is arranged in the lifting layer. Multiple cross bars and multiple elastic bands are alternately arranged horizontally on the first tarpaulin. When the top frame rises, the first tarpaulin is unfolded accordingly. When the top frame descends, the first tarpaulin is folded by the gravity action of adjacent cross bars and the contraction action of adjacent elastic bands, so that the tent can be quickly set up, and the first tarpaulin can be automatically unfolded and folded, which is convenient to use. Description of the Drawings

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the first tarpaulin of the first embodiment of the present utility model arranged between the bottom frame and the top frame;

[0017] Figure 2 is a side schematic diagram of the first tarpaulin of the first embodiment of the present utility model arranged between the bottom frame and the top frame;

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the first tarpaulin of the first embodiment of the present utility model installed on the top frame through clamping ribs;

[0019] Figure 4 is Figure 3 an enlarged schematic diagram of part A in

[0020] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the second tarpaulin arranged in two lifting layers in the second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 6It is a side view diagram of the second tarpaulin arranged on two lifting layers in the second embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the first tarpaulin of the third embodiment of the present utility model installed between the bottom frame and the top frame through the mounting seat;

[0023] Figure 8 It is a side view diagram of the first tarpaulin of the third embodiment of the present utility model installed between the bottom frame and the top frame through the mounting seat;

[0024] Label description:

[0025] 1. Bottom frame; 2. Top frame; 21. First top frame; 22. Second top frame; 3. Lifting layer; 31. Lifting frame; 4. First tarpaulin; 41. Cross bar; 42. Elastic band; 5. Second tarpaulin; 6. Clamping rib; 7. Sliding groove; 8. Mounting seat; 9. Expansion board. Detailed implementation manners

[0026] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation manners.

[0027] Embodiment 1:

[0028] Embodiment 1 provides a pickup truck-mounted tent, as Figures 1 to 4 shown, including a bottom frame 1, a top frame 2 and a first tarpaulin 4; the bottom frame 1 is installed on the rear bed of the pickup truck, a vertically liftable lifting layer 3 is formed between the bottom frame 1 and the top frame 2, a first tarpaulin 4 is arranged in the middle of the lifting layer 3, the top of the first tarpaulin 4 is installed on the top frame 2, so that the first tarpaulin 4 encloses a receiving space in the lifting layer 3; a plurality of cross bars 41 and a plurality of elastic bands 42 are alternately arranged horizontally in the middle of the first tarpaulin 4, and the first tarpaulin 4 unfolds as the top frame 2 rises or the first tarpaulin 4 is folded by the cooperation of adjacent cross bars 41 and adjacent elastic bands 42 as the top frame 2 descends.

[0029] Embodiment 1 includes a bottom frame 1 and a top frame 2, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the bottom frame 1 and the top frame 2 form a lifting layer 3, the first tarpaulin 4 is arranged on the top frame 2, and a receiving space is enclosed between the bottom frame 1 and the top frame 2. A plurality of cross bars 41 and a plurality of elastic bands 42 are alternately arranged horizontally in the middle of the first tarpaulin 4 of Embodiment 1. Due to the gravity of the cross bars 41 and the contraction of the elastic bands 42, the first tarpaulin 4 between adjacent cross bars 41 and adjacent elastic bands 42 has a tendency to be folded inward. When the top frame 2 rises, the first tarpaulin 4 unfolds accordingly. When the top frame 2 descends, the first tarpaulin 4 is folded by the gravity of adjacent cross bars 41 and the contraction of adjacent elastic bands 42, enabling the tent to be quickly set up, and the first tarpaulin 4 can be automatically unfolded and folded, with a simple structure and convenient use.

[0030] As Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, it further includes a clamping rib 6. The clamping rib 6 is arranged along the top edge of the first tarpaulin 4. A sliding groove 7 matching the clamping rib 6 is provided on the top frame 2. The clamping rib 6 is slid into the sliding groove 7, so that the top of the first tarpaulin 4 is installed on the top frame 2. The top of the first tarpaulin 4 in the first embodiment is slid into the sliding groove 7 of the top frame 2 through the clamping rib 6, with a simple structure and convenient installation. In the first embodiment, a clamping rib 6 is also provided at the bottom of the first tarpaulin 4 (not shown in the figure). Correspondingly, a sliding groove 7 matching the clamping rib 6 is also provided on the bottom frame 1 (not shown in the figure). The bottom of the first tarpaulin 4 is slid into the sliding groove 7 of the bottom frame 1 through the clamping rib 6, making the erected tent more firm, and corresponding settings can also be made according to actual needs in other embodiments.

[0031] Furthermore, the cross bar 41 in the first embodiment is made of a non-elastic material. The cross bar 41 is arranged outside the first tarpaulin 4, and the elastic band 42 is sewn in the first tarpaulin 4. The cross bar 41 in the first embodiment is made of a non-elastic material and has a certain supporting effect, enabling the first tarpaulin 4 to be fully unfolded. The cross bar 41 in the first embodiment can be arranged to surround the side of the first tarpaulin 4 or be partially arranged on the side of the first tarpaulin 4. The elastic band 42 is sewn in the first tarpaulin 4, but it is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the elastic band 42 can also be exposed on the surface of the first tarpaulin 4. The cross bar 41 cooperates with the elastic band 42 to flexibly adapt to the unfolding and folding process of the first tarpaulin 4.

[0032] Furthermore, this embodiment also includes a lifting frame 31 and a driving mechanism (not shown in the figure). The lifting frame 31 is arranged in the lifting layer 3, and the driving mechanism drives the lifting frame 31 to rise or fall, thereby driving the top frame 2 to rise or fall. Since the first embodiment includes a lifting layer 3 composed of a bottom frame 1 and a top frame 2, both ends of the lifting frame 31 are respectively pivotally connected to the bottom frame 1 and the top frame 2. Through the precise control of the driving mechanism on the lifting frame 31, on the one hand, it ensures the smoothness and synchronism of the top frame 2 during the lifting process. On the other hand, the automatic lifting of the top frame 2 enables the tent to be quickly erected, and the first tarpaulin 4 between the lifting platforms can also be automatically unfolded or folded. The driving mechanism in the first embodiment is a servo motor, and other driving mechanisms can also be used in other embodiments.

[0033] As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the lifting frame 31 in the first embodiment is a scissor-type lifting frame 31, with a simple structure, capable of keeping the lifting platform at a relatively high smoothness during the lifting process, and the scissor-type lifting frame 31 usually has a strong bearing capacity due to the particularity of its triangular structure. Other structures of the lifting frame 31 can also be used in other embodiments.

[0034] Further, windows and doors (not shown in the figure) are provided on the side of the first tarpaulin 4 in the first embodiment, facilitating users to enter the tent and enhancing the air fluidity inside the tent.

[0035] The usage process of the first embodiment is as follows:

[0036] First, fix the chassis 1 on the rear bed of the pickup truck. Then, slide the top of the first tarpaulin 4 into the chute 7 of the top frame 2 through the clamping rib 6, and slide the bottom of the first tarpaulin 4 into the chute 7 of the chassis 1 through the clamping rib 6. Thus, a receiving space is formed in the lifting layer 3 between the chassis 1 and the top frame 2 for the first tarpaulin 4. Since multiple crossbars 41 and multiple elastic bands 42 are alternately arranged horizontally in the middle of the first tarpaulin 4, when the top frame 2 rises, the first tarpaulin 4 unfolds accordingly. When the top frame 2 descends, the first tarpaulin 4 folds by the gravity of adjacent crossbars 41 in cooperation with the contraction of adjacent elastic bands 42.

[0037] Second embodiment:

[0038] As Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, different from the first embodiment, the second embodiment further includes a second tarpaulin 5. The number of the top frames 2 is multiple. Multiple lifting layers 3 formed by adjacent two top frames 2 are stacked on the top frame 2 adjacent to the chassis 1. A second tarpaulin 5 is arranged in the middle of at least one lifting layer 3, and the top of the second tarpaulin 5 is installed on the relatively higher top frame 2 among the two top frames 2. In the second embodiment, multiple top frames 2 are provided to form multiple lifting layers 3, and a second tarpaulin 5 can be arranged between each lifting layer 3, making it flexible to use. For the second tarpaulin 5 in the second embodiment, crossbars 41 and elastic bands 42 are not provided in the middle, but this is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, crossbars 41 and elastic bands 42 can also be provided in the second tarpaulin 5, or either one can be provided.

[0039] As Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, the second embodiment further includes an extension board 9. The extension board 9 is flip - set on both sides of the top frame 2, and the bottom of the second tarpaulin 5 is installed on the relatively lower top frame 2 among the two top frames 2 and the extension board 9. Since the second embodiment has multiple lifting layers 3 to form multiple layers of space, the extension board 9 is flip - set on both sides of the top frame 2. When the extension board is unfolded, the volume of the upper space can be effectively increased, improving the comfort of use. Correspondingly, the bottom of the second tarpaulin 5 is installed at the edges of the relatively lower top frame 2 among the two top frames 2 and the extension board 9.

[0040] As Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the number of the top frames 2 is two, including a first top frame 21 and a second top frame 22. A lifting frame 31 is respectively provided between the bottom frame 1 and the first top frame 21, and between the first top frame 21 and the second top frame 22. Each group of lifting frames 31 is driven by a driving mechanism to rise or fall. In the second embodiment, the number of the top frames 2 is two, but it is not limited thereto. By means of the bottom frame 1 cooperating with the first top frame 21 and the second top frame 22, two lifting layers 3 are formed. A first tarpaulin 4 or a second tarpaulin 5 can be selectively arranged between the two lifting layers 3. Meanwhile, the user can raise the two lifting layers 3 simultaneously or only raise one lifting layer 3 according to requirements, so as to freely adjust the tent space and layout. As Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, the accommodation space formed by enclosing the second tarpaulin 5 between the first top frame 21 and the second top frame 22 is larger than the accommodation space formed by enclosing the first tarpaulin 4 between the bottom frame 1 and the first top frame 21, but it is not limited thereto. In other embodiments, the first tarpaulin 4 can also be selected to be arranged in the first top frame 21 and the second top frame 22. Meanwhile, for the second tarpaulin 5, the user can also set it into a net surface structure with better air permeability according to actual requirements.

[0041] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, an opening (not shown in the figure) is provided on the first top frame 21, and a cover for opening or closing the opening is provided at the opening, so that the user can move from the bottom frame 1 to the first top frame 21, which is humanized in design.

[0042] Furthermore, a folding ladder (not shown in the figure) is provided between the opening of the bottom frame 1 and the opening of the first top frame 21 in the second embodiment. When the first top frame 21 rises or falls, the folding ladder will be unfolded or folded accordingly, without occupying extra space. When the user needs to move between different lifting layers 3, he only needs to pass through the folding ladder quickly. In the second embodiment, in order to increase the accommodation space between the bottom frame 1 and the first top frame 21, the folding ladder is arranged inside. In other embodiments, the folding ladder can also be arranged outside the accommodation space formed by enclosing the tarpaulin.

[0043] The using process of the second embodiment is as follows:

[0044] When installing the lower layer space, the bottom frame 1 is fixed on the rear bed of the pickup truck, and then the top of the first tarpaulin 4 is slid into the chute 7 of the first top frame 21 through the clamping rib 6, so that the first tarpaulin 4 forms an accommodation space in the lifting layer 3 between the bottom frame 1 and the first top frame 21. Since a plurality of cross bars 41 and a plurality of elastic bands 42 are alternately arranged horizontally in the middle of the first tarpaulin 4, when the first top frame 21 rises, the first tarpaulin 4 will be unfolded accordingly, and when the first top frame 21 descends, the first tarpaulin 4 will be folded by the gravity of adjacent cross bars 41 and the contraction of adjacent elastic bands 42.

[0045] When installing the upper space, the top of the second tarpaulin 5 is slid into the chute 7 of the second top frame 22 through the clamping rib 6, and then the extension board 9 on the first top frame 21 is unfolded. The bottom of the second tarpaulin 5 is slid into the chute 7 of the first top frame 21 through the clamping rib 6 and fixed to the edge of the extension board 9.

[0046] Embodiment Three:

[0047] As Figure 7 and Figure 8 shown, different from Embodiment One, Embodiment Three further includes a mounting seat 8. Mounting seats 8 are respectively provided at the top of the first tarpaulin 4 and the bottom of the second tarpaulin 5. It is arranged between the bottom frame 1 and the top frame 2 through the mounting seat 8, with a simple structure. The mounting seat 8 and the bottom frame 1 or the mounting seat 8 and the top frame 2 can be fixed through bolts or snap structures, which is simple for loading and unloading and convenient to use.

[0048] Furthermore, the mounting seat 8 of Embodiment Three can be in the shape of a "mouth"-shaped frame, making the installation of the top and bottom of the first tarpaulin 4 more firm. The mounting seat 8 can also be only arranged at the four corners of the top or the bottom of the first tarpaulin 4 (not shown in the figure). On the premise of meeting the installation of the first tarpaulin 4, the use of materials for the mounting seat 8 can be saved.

[0049] The usage process of Embodiment Three is as follows:

[0050] First, fix the bottom frame 1 on the rear bed of the pickup truck. Then, set the top of the first tarpaulin 4 on the top frame 2 through the mounting seat 8, and set the bottom of the first tarpaulin 4 on the bottom frame 1 through the mounting seat 8. Thus, a receiving space is formed in the lifting layer 3 between the bottom frame 1 and the top frame 2 by the first tarpaulin 4. Since a plurality of cross bars 41 and a plurality of elastic bands 42 are alternately arranged horizontally in the middle of the first tarpaulin 4, when the top frame 2 rises, the first tarpaulin 4 unfolds accordingly. When the top frame 2 descends, the first tarpaulin 4 is folded by the gravity of adjacent cross bars 41 and the contraction of adjacent elastic bands 42.

[0051] The orientation terms mentioned in this specification are defined relative to the structures shown in the respective drawings. They are relative concepts, and thus may change accordingly depending on their different positions and usage states. Therefore, these or other orientation terms should not be construed as restrictive terms.

[0052] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the design of this case. All equivalent changes made according to the key design of this case fall within the protection scope of this case.

Claims

1. A pickup truck-mounted tent, characterized in that: The utility model comprises a bottom frame, a top frame and a first tarpaulin; the bottom frame is installed on the rear box of a pickup truck, a lifting layer which can be lifted up and down is formed between the bottom frame and the top frame, a first tarpaulin is arranged in the middle of the lifting layer, and the top of the first tarpaulin is installed on the top frame, so that the first tarpaulin is enclosed in the lifting layer to form a storage space; a plurality of cross bars and a plurality of elastic bands are alternately arranged in the middle of the first tarpaulin, and the first tarpaulin is unfolded as the top frame rises, or the first tarpaulin is folded through adjacent cross bars and adjacent elastic bands as the top frame descends.

2. A pickup truck-mounted tent as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a snap-in rib, which is arranged along the top edge of the first tarpaulin. The top frame is provided with a slide groove matching the snap-in rib, and the snap-in rib is slid into the slide groove, so that the top of the first tarpaulin is installed on the top frame.

3. A pickup truck tent as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The cross bar is made of non-elastic material, is arranged on the outside of the first tarpaulin, and the elastic band is sewn in the first tarpaulin.

4. A pickup truck-mounted tent as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a lifting frame and a driving mechanism. The lifting frame is arranged in the lifting layer. The driving mechanism drives the lifting frame to rise or fall, thereby driving the top frame to rise or fall.

5. A pickup truck-mounted tent as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting frame is a scissor-type lifting frame.

6. A pickup truck-mounted tent as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: It also includes a second tarpaulin. There are multiple top frames, and multiple lifting layers consisting of two adjacent top frames are stacked on the top frame adjacent to the bottom frame. A second tarpaulin is arranged in the middle of at least one lifting layer, and the top of the second tarpaulin is installed on the relatively higher top frame of the two top frames.

7. A pickup truck-mounted tent as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes an expansion plate, which is flipped and arranged on both sides of the top frame, and the bottom of the second tarpaulin is installed on the relatively lower top frame of the two top frames and the expansion plate.

8. A pickup truck-mounted tent as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: There are two top frames, including a first top frame and a second top frame. The lifting frames are respectively arranged between the bottom frame and the first top frame and between the first top frame and the second top frame. Each set of lifting frames is driven to rise or fall by a driving mechanism.

9. A pickup truck-mounted tent as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The first top frame is provided with an opening, and a cover for opening or closing the opening is provided at the opening.

10. A pickup truck-mounted tent as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that: A foldable ladder is arranged between the opening of the bottom frame and the first top frame.