Luggage rack connecting piece

Abstract

The utility model provides a luggage rack connecting piece. The luggage rack connecting piece comprises a first clamping part and a second clamping part. The first clamping portion is configured to clamp the longitudinal rail from one side. The second clamping part is configured to clamp the longitudinal rail from the other side, and the second clamping part and the first clamping part are arranged in a spaced and relatively movable mode in the opposite direction. The second clamping part is further configured to swing in a direction opposite to the first clamping part. According to the luggage rack connecting piece, the second clamping part is arranged in a swinging mode, the attaching degree of the luggage rack connecting piece and the side wall surface of the longitudinal rail is improved, the second clamping part makes more sufficient contact with the longitudinal rail, the pressure intensity between the luggage rack connecting piece and the longitudinal rail is reduced, and the situation that the luggage rack connecting piece or the longitudinal rail deforms is reduced. In addition, connection between the baggage holder connecting piece and the longitudinal rail is more stable, the bearing capacity of the baggage holder is improved, and the baggage holder connecting piece is matched with various longitudinal rails.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of automobile supplies, in particular to a luggage rack connector. Background Art

[0002] A luggage rack is a support frame mounted on the roof of a vehicle to secure luggage. Some current models have longitudinal rails installed on the roof. To accommodate the styling and size of different vehicles, the length and cross-sectional shape of these rails may vary. This results in a poor fit between the luggage rack connector and the outer surface of the rails, making the connection between the connector and the rails unstable and reducing the load-bearing capacity of the luggage rack. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above problems, the present invention is proposed to provide a luggage rack connector that overcomes the above problems or at least partially solves the above problems. It can solve the problem that the lengths and cross-sectional shapes of the longitudinal rails of different models may not be exactly the same, resulting in a low fit between the luggage rack connector and the outer surface of the longitudinal rail, making the connection between the luggage rack connector and the longitudinal rail unstable and reducing the load-bearing capacity of the luggage rack.

[0004] Specifically, the utility model provides a luggage rack connector suitable for clamping on the longitudinal rail on the top of a vehicle, the luggage rack connector comprising:

[0005] A first clamping portion is configured to clamp the longitudinal rail from one side.

[0006] The second clamping portion is configured to clamp the longitudinal rail from the other side, and the second clamping portion and the first clamping portion are spaced apart in opposite directions and are relatively movable. The second clamping portion is also configured to swing in a direction opposite to the first clamping portion.

[0007] Optionally, the luggage rack connector further includes a connecting seat, the connecting seat including a slide groove extending in the left-right direction, the bottom of the slide groove defining a communication opening extending in the left-right direction. The second clamping portion is movably connected to the slide groove through the communication opening, and the second clamping portion swings left-right around an upper edge of the communication opening.

[0008] Optionally, the second clamping portion is provided with a first through-hole extending horizontally therethrough and a first threaded fastener. One end of the first threaded fastener extends through the first through-hole and is retained on a side of the second clamping portion away from the first clamping portion. The other end of the first threaded fastener is threadedly connected to the connecting seat. The first through-hole is located above the longitudinal rail. The vertical center of the first through-hole does not coincide with the upper edge of the communication port.

[0009] Optionally, the second clamping portion is provided with a second through-hole extending horizontally therethrough and a second threaded fastener. One end of the second threaded fastener is threadedly connected to the second through-hole, and the other end of the second threaded fastener is rotatably fixedly connected to the connecting base in the horizontal direction. The second through-hole is located on the upper side of the longitudinal rail. The vertical center of the second through-hole does not coincide with the upper edge of the communication opening.

[0010] Optionally, the connecting seat further includes a supporting portion fixedly connected between the second clamping portion and the first clamping portion, and the supporting portion is stopped at the upper end of the longitudinal rail.

[0011] Optionally, the connecting seat includes two connecting bolts, two long holes extending in the vertical direction are formed on the connecting seat, two circular holes are formed on the first clamping part, and one connecting bolt passes through one of the long holes and one of the circular holes in sequence and is threadedly connected to the corresponding circular hole.

[0012] Optionally, the first clamping portion is located on a side of the long hole close to the second clamping portion.

[0013] The connecting base further includes a receiving groove and a cover plate. The receiving groove is located on a side of the first clamping portion away from the second clamping portion, and a mounting opening is provided on the side of the receiving groove away from the first clamping portion. The cover plate is removably sealed to the mounting opening. The head of the connecting bolt is located in the receiving groove.

[0014] Optionally, a hook is provided at the bottom end of the first clamping portion, and the hook is hung on the lower end of the longitudinal rail.

[0015] Optionally, a side of the second clamping portion close to the first clamping portion is provided with anti-slip rubber. And / or,

[0016] A surface of the first clamping portion close to the second clamping portion is provided with anti-slip rubber.

[0017] Optionally, at least one groove is provided on a surface of the second clamping portion away from the first clamping portion.

[0018] In the luggage rack connector of the present invention, the second clamping portion can swing in a direction opposite to the first clamping portion, thereby improving the fit between the luggage rack connector and the side wall surface of the longitudinal rail. This further ensures more complete contact between the second clamping portion and the longitudinal rail, reduces the pressure between the luggage rack connector and the longitudinal rail, and reduces the possibility of deformation of the luggage rack connector or the longitudinal rail. This also makes the connection between the luggage rack connector and the longitudinal rail more stable, improves the load-bearing capacity of the luggage rack, and makes the luggage rack connector of the present invention adaptable to a variety of longitudinal rails.

[0019] Based on the following detailed description of specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art will become more aware of the above and other objects, advantages and features of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Hereinafter, some specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail in an exemplary and non-limiting manner with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the accompanying drawings indicate the same or similar components or parts. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the accompanying drawings:

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a luggage rack connector according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a luggage rack connector according to one embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 is a schematic exploded view of a luggage rack connector according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic front view of a luggage rack connector according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Schematic cross-section at AA in the middle.

[0026] List of reference numerals:

[0027] 100, second clamping portion; 110, first through hole; 120, second through hole; 130, groove;

[0028] 200, first clamping portion; 201, round hole; 210, hook;

[0029] 300, connecting seat; 301, long hole; 310, supporting portion; 320, receiving groove; 330, cover plate; 340, slideway groove; 341, connecting port;

[0030] 400. Anti-slip rubber. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 5To describe the luggage rack connector of an embodiment of the present invention. In the description of this embodiment, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Thus, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features, that is, include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. When a feature "includes or contains" one or some of the features it covers, unless otherwise specifically described, this indicates that other features are not excluded and may further include other features.

[0032] Unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "disposed," "installed," "connected," "connected," "fixed," and "coupled" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connections, removable connections, or integration. They may refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections. They may refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediary. They may refer to internal communication between two components or interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art should be able to understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0033] In addition, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or may include the first and second features not being in direct contact but being in contact via another feature between them. That is, in the description of this embodiment, the first feature being "above," "above," and "above" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below," "below," or "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0034] In the description of the present embodiment, 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 present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0035] Figure 1 : is a schematic structural diagram of a luggage rack connector according to an embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. Figure 1 As shown, and reference Figures 2 to 5 The embodiment of the present invention provides a luggage rack connector. The luggage rack connector includes a first clamping portion 200 and a second clamping portion 100 .

[0036] The first clamping portion 200 is configured to clamp the longitudinal rail from one side.

[0037] The second clamping part 100 is configured to clamp the longitudinal rail from the other side, and the second clamping part 100 and the first clamping part 200 are spaced apart and relatively movable in opposite directions. The second clamping part 100 is also configured to swing in a direction opposite to the first clamping part 200.

[0038] In this embodiment, the second clamping portion 100 and the first clamping portion 200 are located on either side of the longitudinal rail in the width direction to clamp the longitudinal rail, allowing the luggage rack connector to be fixedly mounted on the longitudinal rail. Some of the longitudinal rails have a certain inclination in the width direction. Since the second clamping portion 100 of the present invention can swing in a direction opposite to the first clamping portion 200, the fit between the luggage rack connector and the side wall surface of the longitudinal rail is improved, thereby ensuring more complete contact between the second clamping portion 100 and the longitudinal rail, reducing the pressure between the luggage rack connector and the longitudinal rail and reducing the possibility of deformation of the luggage rack connector or the longitudinal rail. Furthermore, the connection between the luggage rack connector and the longitudinal rail is more stable, improving the load-bearing capacity of the luggage rack, and making the luggage rack connector of the present invention compatible with a variety of longitudinal rails.

[0039] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 5 As shown, the luggage rack connector further includes a connecting base 300, which includes a slide groove 340 extending in the left-right direction. A communication opening 341 extending in the left-right direction is defined at the bottom of the slide groove 340. The second clamping portion 100 is movably connected to the slide groove 340 through the communication opening 341, and the second clamping portion 100 swings left and right around the upper edge of the communication opening 341.

[0040] In this embodiment, the second clamping portion 100 passes through the communication opening 341 so that the upper end of the second clamping portion 100 is engaged above the communication opening 341. The upper end of the second clamping portion 100 is slidably connected to the slide groove 340 to limit the sliding direction of the second clamping portion 100.

[0041] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, the second clamping portion 100 is provided with a first through-hole 110 extending horizontally therethrough, and a first threaded fastener. One end of the first threaded fastener extends through the first through-hole 110 and is retained on the side of the second clamping portion 100 away from the first clamping portion 200. The other end of the first threaded fastener is threadedly connected to the connecting base 300. The first through-hole 110 is located on the upper side of the longitudinal rail. Vertically, the center of the first through-hole 110 does not coincide with the upper edge of the communication opening 341.

[0042] In this embodiment, one end of the first threaded fastener is rotatably connected to the first through-hole 110 provided in the second clamping portion 100, and one end of the first threaded fastener is also retained by the end of the second clamping portion 100 away from the first clamping portion 200, so that the first threaded fastener can drive the second clamping portion 100 to move in the left-right direction toward the first clamping portion 200, thereby clamping the longitudinal rail between the second clamping portion 100 and the first clamping portion 200. Because the end of the first threaded fastener away from the second clamping portion 100 is threadedly engaged with the connecting seat 300, the second clamping portion 100 can be caused to slide in the left-right direction or swing around the upper edge of the communication opening 341 by rotating the first threaded fastener, thereby making the second clamping portion 100 more closely fit the sidewall surface of the longitudinal rail, thereby improving the connection strength of the luggage rack connector and enhancing the luggage rack's load-bearing capacity.

[0043] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first threaded fastener may be a bolt or a screw.

[0044] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the second clamping portion 100 is provided with a second through-hole 120 extending horizontally therethrough, and a second threaded fastener. One end of the second threaded fastener is threadedly connected to the second through-hole 120, while the other end is rotatably fixedly connected to the connecting base 300 in the horizontal direction. The second through-hole 120 is located on the upper side of the longitudinal rail. Vertically, the center of the second through-hole 120 does not coincide with the upper edge of the communication opening 341.

[0045] In this embodiment, one end of the second threaded fastener is threadedly engaged with the second through-hole 120 provided in the second clamping portion 100, so that the second threaded fastener can drive the second clamping portion 100 to move in the left-right direction to clamp the longitudinal rail between the second clamping portion 100 and the first clamping portion 200. Because the end of the second threaded fastener, away from the second clamping portion 100, is rotatably fixedly connected to the connecting seat 300 in the left-right direction to restrict the movement of the second threaded fastener in the left-right direction, the second threaded fastener is rotated to cause the second clamping portion 100 to slide in the left-right direction or swing around the upper edge of the communication opening 341, thereby improving the fit between the second clamping portion 100 and the sidewall surface of the longitudinal rail, thereby enhancing the connection strength of the luggage rack connector and increasing the load-bearing capacity of the luggage rack.

[0046] In some embodiments of the present invention, the second threaded fastener may be a bolt or a screw.

[0047] In some embodiments of the present invention, the second through hole 120 includes a nut welded to the connecting base 300 , and one end of the second threaded fastener is threadedly connected to the second through hole 120 through the nut.

[0048] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the connecting seat 300 further includes a supporting portion 310 fixedly connected between the second clamping portion 100 and the first clamping portion 200 , and the supporting portion 310 is used to stop at the upper end of the longitudinal rail.

[0049] In this embodiment, the luggage rack connector is installed on the longitudinal rail, the bottom end of the support part 310 contacts the upper end of the longitudinal rail, and the second clamping part 100, the first clamping part 200 and the support part 310 respectively contact the three surfaces of the roof longitudinal beam, so that the luggage rack connector can be firmly installed on the longitudinal rail, reducing the possibility of the luggage rack connector sliding or even falling off.

[0050] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 5 As shown, when the second clamping portion 100 is provided with a first through hole 110 extending horizontally therethrough and a first threaded fastener, the bottom of the support portion 310 is lower than the bottom of the first threaded fastener. When installing the luggage rack connector, the luggage rack connector is placed on the upper end of the longitudinal rail, and the second clamping portion 100 is adjusted. Since the support portion 310 is stopped at the upper end of the longitudinal rail, the first threaded fastener is positioned at the upper end of the longitudinal rail. This prevents interference between the first threaded fastener and the longitudinal rail during installation, simplifying installation of the luggage rack connector.

[0051] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 5 As shown, when the second clamping portion 100 is provided with a second through hole 120 extending horizontally therethrough and a second threaded fastener, the bottom of the support portion 310 is lower than the bottom of the second threaded fastener. When installing the luggage rack connector, the luggage rack connector is placed on the upper end of the longitudinal rail, and the second clamping portion 100 is adjusted. Since the support portion 310 is stopped at the upper end of the longitudinal rail, the second threaded fastener is positioned at the upper end of the longitudinal rail. This prevents interference between the second threaded fastener and the longitudinal rail during installation, simplifying installation of the luggage rack connector.

[0052] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 3As shown, the connecting base 300 includes two connecting bolts, two long holes 301 extending in the vertical direction are formed on the connecting base 300, and two round holes 201 are formed on the first clamping part 200. A connecting bolt passes through a long hole 301 and a round hole 201 in sequence and is threadedly connected to the round hole 201.

[0053] In this embodiment, connecting bolts are provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the elongated holes 301 and the circular holes 201, thereby securely connecting the connecting base 300 and the first clamping portion 200. After the connecting bolts are removed or loosened, the position of the first clamping portion 200 can be adjusted along the direction of the elongated holes 301, allowing the luggage rack connector to be installed on longitudinal rails of different heights, thereby making the luggage rack connector of this embodiment more versatile.

[0054] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the first clamping portion 200 is located on a side of the long hole 301 close to the second clamping portion 100 .

[0055] The connecting base 300 also includes a receiving slot 320 and a cover plate 330. The receiving slot 320 is located on the side of the first clamping portion 200 away from the second clamping portion 100. The receiving slot 320 has a mounting opening on the side away from the first clamping portion 200. The cover plate 330 removably covers the mounting opening. The head of the connecting bolt is located in the receiving slot 320.

[0056] In this embodiment, the heads of the connecting bolts are located within the receiving grooves 320, preventing them from being directly exposed to the outside world and thereby reducing the risk of damage and loosening of the connecting bolts. A cover plate 330 is removably attached to the mounting opening to seal the opening of the receiving grooves 320 and protect the heads of the connecting bolts within the receiving grooves 320 from external influences.

[0057] Moreover, the design of the cover plate 330 and the receiving groove 320 also prevents the user from being scratched by the head of the connecting bolt, thereby improving the user's safety.

[0058] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a hook 210 is provided at the bottom end of the first clamping portion 200 , and the hook 210 is hooked on the lower end of the longitudinal rail.

[0059] In this embodiment, hook 210 is hooked onto the lower end of the longitudinal rail. The engagement of hook 210 with the longitudinal rail prevents the luggage rack connector from sliding upward, thereby improving the stability of the connection between the luggage rack connector and the longitudinal rail. Hook 210 can move vertically with first clamping portion 200, allowing the luggage rack connector to be installed on longitudinal rails at different heights, thereby increasing the versatility of the luggage rack connector in this embodiment.

[0060] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 5 As shown, a non-slip rubber 400 is provided on a surface of the second clamping portion 100 close to the first clamping portion 200 .

[0061] In this embodiment, the anti-slip rubber 400 is positioned on the side of the second clamping portion 100 closest to the first clamping portion 200. This increases the friction between the second clamping portion 100 and the longitudinal rail, improving the connection stability between the luggage rack connector and the longitudinal rail, and preventing relative slippage between the two rails that could cause the connector to fall off. Furthermore, the low hardness of the anti-slip rubber 400 reduces wear on the longitudinal rail and improves the user experience.

[0062] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, a non-slip rubber 400 is provided on a surface of the first clamping portion 200 close to the second clamping portion 100 .

[0063] In this embodiment, the anti-slip rubber 400 is positioned on the side of the first clamping portion 200 closest to the second clamping portion 100. This increases the friction between the first clamping portion 200 and the longitudinal rail, improving the connection stability between the luggage rack connector and the longitudinal rail, and preventing relative slippage between the two rails that could cause the connector to fall off. Furthermore, the low hardness of the anti-slip rubber 400 reduces wear on the longitudinal rail and improves the user experience.

[0064] In some embodiments of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, at least one groove 130 is provided on a side of the second clamping portion 100 away from the first clamping portion 200 .

[0065] In this embodiment, the groove 130 on the side of the second clamping portion 100 away from the first clamping portion 200 not only reduces the amount of material used during production and manufacturing, reduces the weight of the overall structure, but also improves the structural strength of the second clamping portion 100 and improves the durability and reliability of the luggage rack connector.

[0066] At this point, those skilled in the art should recognize that, although multiple exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described in detail herein, many other variations or modifications consistent with the principles of the present invention can be directly determined or deduced from the contents disclosed herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of the present invention should be understood and deemed to cover all such other variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A luggage rack connector, suitable for clamping on the longitudinal rail on the top of a vehicle, characterized in that: include: a first clamping portion configured to clamp the longitudinal rail from one side; The second clamping portion is configured to clamp the longitudinal rail from the other side, and the second clamping portion and the first clamping portion are spaced apart in relative directions and are relatively movable; the second clamping portion is also configured to swing in a direction opposite to the first clamping portion.

2. The luggage rack connector according to claim 1, wherein: The luggage rack connector also includes a connecting seat, which includes a slide groove extending in the left and right directions, and a connecting opening extending in the left and right directions is provided at the bottom of the slide groove; the second clamping portion is movably connected to the slide groove through the connecting opening, and the second clamping portion swings left and right around the upper edge of the connecting opening.

3. The luggage rack connector according to claim 2, wherein: The second clamping portion is provided with a first through hole and a first threaded fastener that penetrates in the left-right direction; one end of the first threaded fastener penetrates the first through hole and is blocked on the side of the second clamping portion away from the first clamping portion, and the other end of the first threaded fastener is threadedly connected to the connecting seat; the first through hole is located on the upper side of the longitudinal rail; in the vertical direction, the center of the first through hole does not coincide with the upper edge of the connecting port.

4. The luggage rack connector according to claim 2, wherein: The second clamping portion is provided with a second through hole and a second threaded fastener penetrating in the left-right direction; one end of the second threaded fastener is threadedly connected to the second through hole, and the other end of the second threaded fastener is rotatably fixed to the connecting seat in the left-right direction; the second through hole is located on the upper side of the longitudinal rail; in the vertical direction, the center of the second through hole does not coincide with the upper edge of the connecting port.

5. The luggage rack connector according to claim 2, wherein: The connecting seat further includes a supporting portion fixedly connected between the second clamping portion and the first clamping portion, and the supporting portion is stopped at the upper end of the longitudinal rail.

6. The luggage rack connector according to claim 2, wherein: The connecting seat includes two connecting bolts, two long holes extending in the vertical direction are formed on the connecting seat, and two circular holes are formed on the first clamping part. One connecting bolt passes through one of the long holes and one of the circular holes in sequence and is threadedly connected to the corresponding circular hole.

7. The luggage rack connector according to claim 6, wherein: The first clamping portion is located on a side of the long hole close to the second clamping portion; The connecting seat also includes a receiving groove and a cover plate, the receiving groove is located on the side of the first clamping part away from the second clamping part, and the side of the receiving groove away from the first clamping part is provided with an installation opening, and the cover plate is detachably sealed on the installation opening; the head of the connecting bolt is located in the receiving groove.

8. The luggage rack connector according to claim 6, wherein: A hook is provided at the bottom end of the first clamping portion, and the hook is hung on the lower end of the longitudinal rail.

9. The luggage rack connector according to claim 1, wherein: A side of the second clamping portion close to the first clamping portion is provided with anti-slip rubber; and / or, A surface of the first clamping portion close to the second clamping portion is provided with anti-slip rubber.

10. The luggage rack connector according to claim 1, wherein: At least one groove is provided on a surface of the second clamping portion away from the first clamping portion.

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