Pickup trunk roller shutter cover

Abstract

The utility model relates to a pickup truck trunk roller shutter cover which comprises a curtain, a roller shutter box and a guide rail, the side edge of the curtain is arranged on the guide rail in a sliding mode, the front end of the curtain is connected into the roller shutter box, the roller shutter box can contain the rolled curtain, the curtain is driven by a motor to be rolled or unfolded, and the pickup truck trunk roller shutter cover further comprises a solar power generation system. The solar power generation system is provided with a photovoltaic panel, a solar controller and a storage battery, the photovoltaic panel is arranged above the curtain in a suspended mode and connected to the front end of the guide rail, the solar controller controls the photovoltaic panel to charge the storage battery, and the storage battery supplies power to the motor. An existing solar power generation system is applied to the roller shutter cover, power is supplied to the motor, the photovoltaic panel is suspended above the shutter and is not shielded, the photovoltaic panel cannot be affected after the shutter is rolled up, power can be stored in real time when light is available, and environmental protection is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of pickup truck tail box covers, in particular to a rolling shutter cover. Background Art

[0002] Pickup trucks are a key component of the automotive market. A pickup truck features a sedan-like front and cab, with an open cargo bed. Roll-up covers are installed above the rear compartment of a pickup truck, forming a separate, enclosed storage space when deployed. Currently, roll-up covers are available in both manual and electric configurations. Electric roll-up covers use a motor to slide the roller shutter along a track, opening and closing the roll-up cover. The motor is powered by a battery. When a conventional battery is depleted, it must be manually replaced or recharged. Forgetting to recharge the battery will disable the roll-up cover, rendering it inoperable. Utility Model Content

[0003] Purpose of the present invention: In order to overcome the defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a pickup truck trunk rolling shutter cover, applies the existing solar power generation system to the rolling shutter cover, and supplies power to the motor.

[0004] The technical solution of the present utility model is: a roller shutter cover for the tailgate of a pickup truck, comprising a curtain, a roller shutter box and a guide rail, wherein the side edges of the curtain are slidingly arranged on the guide rail, and the front end thereof is connected to the roller shutter box, and the roller shutter box can accommodate the rolled-up curtain, and the curtain is electrically driven by a motor to be rolled up or unfolded, and further comprising a solar power generation system, wherein the solar power generation system comprises a photovoltaic panel, a solar controller and a battery, wherein the photovoltaic panel is suspended above the curtain and connected to the front end of the guide rail, and the solar controller controls the photovoltaic panel to charge the battery, and the battery supplies power to the motor.

[0005] By adopting the above technical solution, the existing solar power generation system is applied to the rolling shutter cover and powers the motor. During the day, under bright conditions, the photovoltaic panels convert the sun's radiation energy into electrical energy, which can be stored in batteries or used to drive loads. A solar controller controls the operating status of the entire system and provides overcharge and over-discharge protection for the batteries. The batteries are generally lead-acid batteries, but nickel-metal hydride, nickel-cadmium, or lithium batteries can also be used in smaller systems. Because the input energy of photovoltaic power generation systems is extremely unstable, they generally require a battery system to operate. Its function is to store the electricity generated by the solar panels when there is sunlight and release it when needed. The photovoltaic panels are suspended above the curtain, where they are not obstructed and are not affected by the curtain when rolled up. When there is sunlight, they can store electricity in real time, which is environmentally friendly.

[0006] Preferably, it also includes a vortex guide groove and a scroll, the vortex guide groove is provided in the shutter box, the front end of the curtain is also wound in the vortex guide groove, the scroll is directly or indirectly driven by the output shaft of the motor, a winding gear is also provided on the scroll, and the winding gear is engaged with a rack provided on the bottom surface of the curtain covering the upper part, the winding gear and the rack cooperate to drive the curtain to slide, and the vortex guide groove is used to roll up and store the curtain that slides into the shutter box. The scroll is driven by the motor to rotate, and because the winding gear is provided on the scroll and rotates synchronously with the scroll, and the rack provided on the bottom surface of the curtain is engaged with the winding gear, it drives the curtain to slide forward or backward on the guide rail. When the curtain enters the shutter box forward, the vortex guide groove guides the curtain and can roll up and store the curtain, thereby opening the trunk; when the curtain slides backward, it can cover the trunk top, and the curtain moves more labor-saving on the guide rail, which is convenient for the driver to control.

[0007] Preferably, the reel is rotatably arranged in the shutter box, and a transmission shaft parallel to the reel is also provided on the shutter box. The transmission shaft and the reel are transmitted through a gear set. The motor is located outside the shutter box and is directly or indirectly connected to the transmission shaft.

[0008] Preferably, the motor is mounted on the outer end wall of the shutter box and is also driven to the transmission shaft via a worm gear set.

[0009] Preferably, the motor outside the shutter box is also covered by an outer cover, and the outer cover is detachably connected to the end wall of the shutter box. The outer cover is waterproof and dustproof, and is detachable to facilitate the installation of the internal motor.

[0010] Preferably, both inner end walls of the rolling shutter box are provided with vortex guide grooves, and winding gears are provided on both ends of the reel located within the rolling shutter box. The entrance to the vortex guide grooves is located in front of the reel, and the upper end of the rolling shutter box is open, allowing the internal winding gears to engage with the racks on the curtain. The curtain moves within the vortex guide grooves at both ends of the rolling shutter box, and the winding gears at both ends can respectively engage with the racks, making the structure more stable, allowing for smooth winding and unwinding, and preventing tilting during winding.

[0011] Preferably, the solar controller and the battery are both located inside the shutter box, and the battery is removably placed in a battery box mounted on the shutter box, so that the battery is easy to replace and install.

[0012] Preferably, a motor controller is mounted on the outer end wall of the shutter box. The motor controller is electrically connected to the motor and can be optionally used with a wired controller, remote control, or mobile phone app. The motor controller is an integrated circuit that actively controls the motor to operate according to a set direction, speed, angle, and response time. It can be optionally used with a variety of existing controllers to achieve intelligent control.

[0013] Preferably, there is a pair of guide rails, which are used to be installed on both sides of the trunk, and the curtain is slidably installed between the pair of guide rails. The curtain can slide smoothly and has a good sealing and waterproof effect.

[0014] Preferably, the curtain is made of a plurality of strips and blocks, and when unfolded, it covers the top of the pickup truck trunk in a flat plate shape; when rolled up, it is rolled up in a roller shutter box. The curtain is easy to roll up and down. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of a specific embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a rolling shutter box in a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the coordination between the curtain and the rolling gear in a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a motor transmission diagram in a specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] In the figure: curtain 1, rolling shutter box 2, outer cover 21, guide rail 3, motor 4, photovoltaic panel 51, solar controller 52, battery box 53, vortex guide groove 6, inlet 61, reel 7, reel gear 8, rack 9, transmission shaft 10, gear set A, worm gear set B, motor controller 11. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in this embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the utility model is a pickup truck tailgate roller shutter cover, comprising a curtain 1, a roller shutter box 2 and a pair of guide rails 3. The pair of guide rails 3 can be respectively mounted on both sides of the tailgate with screws, and the guide rails are arranged along the extension direction of the pickup truck tailgate. The roller shutter box 2 is mounted on the front end of the pair of guide rails 3. The "front end" is the starting end of the pickup truck tailgate after installation, which is close to the front of the vehicle. The curtain 1 is slidably mounted between the pair of guide rails 3. The side of the curtain 1 is slidably arranged on the guide rails 3, and its front end is connected to the roller shutter box 2. The roller shutter box 2 can accommodate the rolled-up curtain 1, and the curtain 1 is electrically driven by the motor 4 to be rolled up or unfolded.

[0022] It also includes a vortex guide groove 6 and a reel 7. The vortex guide groove 6 is provided in the shutter box 2. The front end of the curtain 1 is also wound in the vortex guide groove 6. The reel 7 is directly or indirectly driven by the output shaft of the motor 4. The reel 7 is also provided with a winding gear 8, and the winding gear 8 is meshed with a rack 9 provided on the bottom surface of the curtain 1 covering the upper portion. The rack 9 is fixed to or integrally provided with the curtain 1. The cooperation of the winding gear 8 and the rack 9 can drive the curtain 1 to slide. The curtain 1 that slides into the shutter box 2 is also rolled up and stored by the vortex guide groove 6. Specifically, the reel 7 is rotatably provided in the shutter box 2. The shutter box 2 is also provided with a transmission shaft 10 parallel to the reel 7. The transmission between the transmission shaft 10 and the reel 7 is through a gear set A. The gear set A includes gears provided on the transmission shaft 10 and the reel 7, and the two gears are meshed. The motor 4 is located outside the shutter box 2 and is directly or indirectly connected to the transmission shaft 10. The motor 4 is mounted on the outer end wall of the shutter box 2 and is also transmitted to the drive shaft 10 via a worm gear set B. The worm gear set B includes a worm connected to the motor output shaft and a worm wheel connected to the drive shaft 10, and the worm wheel is meshed with the worm. Of course, the scroll 7 can also be arranged outside the shutter box 2 and can be directly connected to the output shaft of the motor. A motor controller 11 is also installed on the outer end wall of the shutter box 2. The motor controller 11 is electrically connected to the motor 4 and can be optionally used with a wire controller, a remote controller or a mobile phone APP controller. The motor controller 11, the wire controller, the remote controller or the mobile phone APP controller are all existing designs, and the specific connection structure will not be described in detail.

[0023] Specifically, the motor 4 at the outer end of the shutter box 2 is also covered by an outer cover 21 , and the outer cover 21 is detachably connected to the end wall of the shutter box 2 .

[0024] Specifically, a spiral cover is integrally provided on both inner end walls of the rolling shutter box 2 or is screwed thereon, and a vortex guide groove 6 is provided on the spiral cover. A winding gear 8 is provided on both ends of the reel 7 located in the rolling shutter box 2, and the entrance 61 of the vortex guide groove 6 is located on the front side of the reel 7. The upper end of the rolling shutter box 2 is open for the internal winding gear 8 to engage with the rack 9 on the curtain 1.

[0025] Specifically, the curtain 1 is made of several strips and blocks. When unfolded, it covers the top of the pickup truck trunk in a flat shape; when rolled up, it is rolled up in a shaft shape in the roller shutter box 2.

[0026] It also includes a solar power generation system, which has a photovoltaic panel 51, a solar controller 52 and a battery 53. The photovoltaic panel 51 is suspended above the curtain 1 and connected to the front end of the guide rail 3. The solar controller 52 controls the photovoltaic panel 51 to charge the battery 53, and the battery 53 supplies power to the motor 4. Specifically, the solar controller 52 and the battery are both located inside the shutter box 2, and the battery is removably placed in a battery box 53 installed on the shutter box 2. The battery box 53 can be installed on the shutter box 2 by screws or buckles. A power switch and a mains charging port are also provided on the rear outer wall of the shutter box 2. The power switch can be used to control the on and off of the circuit power supply, and the mains charging port can also be used to charge the battery.

[0027] In this embodiment, a pair of guide rails 3 have guide grooves on opposite sides for the side edges of a curtain 1, which is composed of several joined strips. Driven by a motor 4, the motor drives a transmission shaft 10 via a worm gear assembly B, which in turn drives a reel 7 via a gear assembly A. Because a reel gear 8 is mounted on the reel 7 and rotates synchronously with it, and a rack 9 on the bottom surface of the curtain 1 engages with the reel gear 8, the curtain 1 is driven to slide forward or backward along the guide grooves of the guide rails 3. As the curtain 1 enters the rolling shutter box 2, the vortex guide grooves 6 at both ends guide the curtain 1, allowing it to be rolled up and stored, thereby opening the trunk. As the curtain 1 slides backward and unfolds, it forms a flat plate covering the roof of the trunk.

[0028] The utility model also applies the existing solar power generation system to the rolling curtain cover and powers the motor. The photovoltaic panel is suspended above the curtain, which is not blocked and will not be affected by the curtain after it is rolled up. It can store electricity in real time when there is sunlight, which is green and environmentally friendly.

[0029] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, all directional indications (such as up, down, front, back, etc.) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the various components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0030] In addition, in the description of the present invention, “several” means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "coupled," "connected," and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

Claims

1. A pickup truck tailgate roller shutter cover, comprising a curtain (1), a roller shutter box (2) and a guide rail (3), wherein the curtain (1) is slidably arranged on the guide rail (3) at its side and its front end is connected to the roller shutter box (2), the roller shutter box (2) can accommodate the rolled curtain (1), and the curtain (1) is electrically driven by a motor (4) to be rolled up or unfolded, characterized in that: The invention also includes a solar power generation system, wherein the solar power generation system comprises a photovoltaic panel (51), a solar controller (52) and a storage battery. The photovoltaic panel (51) is suspended above the curtain (1) and connected to the front end of the guide rail (3). The solar controller (52) controls the photovoltaic panel (51) to charge the storage battery, and the storage battery supplies power to the motor (4).

2. The pickup truck trunk rolling shutter cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The invention also includes a vortex guide groove (6) and a reel (7), wherein the vortex guide groove (6) is provided in the rolling shutter box (2), and the front end of the curtain (1) is also wound in the vortex guide groove (6). The reel (7) is directly or indirectly driven by the output shaft of the motor (4). A reel gear (8) is also provided on the reel (7), and the reel gear (8) is engaged with a rack (9) provided on the bottom surface of the curtain (1) covering the upper portion. The reel gear (8) and the rack (9) cooperate to drive the curtain (1) to slide, and the vortex guide groove (6) can also roll up and store the curtain (1) that slides into the rolling shutter box (2).

3. The pickup truck trunk rolling shutter cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: The reel (7) is rotatably arranged in the shutter box (2), and a transmission shaft (10) parallel to the reel (7) is also provided on the shutter box (2). The transmission shaft (10) and the reel (7) are driven by a gear set (A). The motor (4) is located outside the shutter box (2) and is directly or indirectly connected to the transmission shaft (10).

4. The pickup truck trunk rolling shutter cover according to claim 3, characterized in that: The motor (4) is mounted on the outer end wall of the shutter box (2) and is driven to the transmission shaft (10) via a worm gear assembly (B).

5. The pickup truck trunk rolling shutter cover according to claim 3, characterized in that: The motor (4) outside the shutter box (2) is also covered by an outer cover (21), and the outer cover (21) is detachably connected to the end wall of the shutter box (2).

6. The pickup truck trunk rolling shutter cover according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: A vortex guide groove (6) is provided on both inner end walls of the rolling shutter box (2), and a reel (7) located in the rolling shutter box (2) is provided at both ends with a reel gear (8). The inlet (61) of the vortex guide groove (6) is located in front of the reel (7), and the upper end of the rolling shutter box (2) is open for the internal reel gear (8) to engage with the rack (9) on the curtain (1).

7. The pickup truck trunk rolling shutter cover according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The solar controller (52) and the battery are both located inside the rolling shutter box (2), and the battery is removably placed in a battery box (53) mounted on the rolling shutter box (2).

8. The pickup truck trunk rolling shutter cover according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: A motor controller (11) is also installed on the outer end wall of the shutter box (2). The motor controller (11) is electrically connected to the motor (4) and can be optionally used with a wire controller, a remote controller or a mobile phone APP controller.

9. The pickup truck trunk rolling shutter cover according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: A pair of guide rails (3) are provided, the pair of guide rails (3) being used for being installed on both sides of a pickup truck trunk, and the curtain (1) is slidably installed between the pair of guide rails (3).

10. The pickup truck trunk rolling shutter cover according to any one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that: The curtain (1) is composed of a plurality of strips and blocks. When unfolded, it covers the top of the pickup truck trunk in a flat plate shape; when rolled up, it is rolled up in a shaft shape in a rolling curtain box (2).

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