All-terrain vehicle

By designing a pull rope assembly and a power-assisting mechanism on the tailgate of an all-terrain vehicle, the problem of inconvenient tailgate operation is solved, and higher operating comfort and convenience are achieved.

CN223314807UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-09ZHEJIANG CFMOTO POWER CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422593833.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-25
Publication Date
2025-09-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-25

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Technical Problem

The tailgate of an all-terrain vehicle has poor operating comfort during the opening and closing process, especially the lack of assistance during the limiting process, resulting in inconvenience in operation.

Method used

An all-terrain vehicle is designed. A pull rope assembly is used to provide pulling force when a tailgate is opened. A power assist mechanism provides resistance or assist when the tailgate is opened and closed, thereby slowing down the opening speed of the tailgate and reducing the load on the user when closing the tailgate.

Benefits of technology

The tailgate operation comfort is improved, the impact when opening the tailgate is reduced, and the burden on the user when closing the tailgate is reduced.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an all-terrain vehicle. The all-terrain vehicle comprises a vehicle frame, a vehicle body covering part, a walking assembly, a power assembly, a container, a pull rope assembly and a power assisting mechanism. The vehicle body covering part is at least partially arranged on the vehicle frame. The walking assembly is at least partially arranged below the frame. The power assembly is in transmission connection with the walking assembly. The container comprises a container body and a tail door, the container body is connected with the frame, and the tail door is rotationally connected with the container body. And the other end of the pull rope assembly is connected with the tail door. When the tail door is completely opened, the pull rope assembly generates pulling force. One end of the power-assisted mechanism is connected with the frame, the other end of the power-assisted mechanism is connected with the tail door, and when the tail door is opened, the power-assisted mechanism generates resistance and when the tail door is closed, the power-assisted mechanism provides power. Resistance is generated in the tail door opening process through the assistance mechanism, the opening speed of the tail door is reduced, impact generated when the tail door is opened is reduced, assistance is provided in the tail door closing process through the assistance mechanism, the hand load of a user is reduced, the tail door is convenient to close, and operation comfort is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and in particular to an all-terrain vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of living standards and the diversification of leisure activities, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), as outdoor vehicles that combine practicality, entertainment, and sporting features, are gaining popularity among consumers. ATVs demonstrate excellent adaptability in diverse road conditions, such as beaches, grasslands, and mountain roads. They are widely used in outdoor work, leisure and entertainment, and transportation, as well as in commercial fields such as agriculture, construction, and rescue operations. Currently, the tailgate is held in the open position by a pull cord, without any assistance during opening, closing, or closing, resulting in poor operating comfort. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, it is necessary to provide an all-terrain vehicle with a tailgate having higher operating comfort.

[0004] An embodiment of the present application provides an all-terrain vehicle comprising a frame, a body covering, a travel assembly, a power assembly, a cargo box, a drawstring assembly, and a power assist mechanism. The body covering is at least partially disposed on the frame. The travel assembly is at least partially disposed below the frame. The power assembly is transmission-connected to the travel assembly. The cargo box comprises a box body and a tailgate, the box body being connected to the frame, and the tailgate being rotationally connected to the box body. One end of the drawstring assembly is connected to the frame, and the other end is connected to the tailgate. When the tailgate is fully opened, the drawstring assembly generates tension. One end of the power assist mechanism is connected to the frame, and the other end is connected to the tailgate. When the tailgate is opened, the power assist mechanism generates resistance, and when the tailgate is closed, the power assist mechanism provides assistance. The drawstring assembly provides tension to the tailgate when it is opened, and the power assist mechanism generates resistance during the tailgate opening process, slowing down the opening speed of the tailgate and reducing the impact of the tailgate opening. The power assist mechanism provides assistance during the tailgate closing process, reducing the load on the user's hands, facilitating closing of the tailgate, and improving operational comfort.

[0005] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, the power assist mechanism includes a movable rod and a sleeve rod, the sleeve rod is connected to the vehicle frame, the movable rod is telescopically arranged relative to the sleeve rod, and the movable rod is connected to the tailgate.

[0006] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, a first fixing member and a second fixing member are further included, wherein the first fixing member is fixedly connected to the vehicle frame, and the sleeve rod is rotatably connected to the first fixing member; the second fixing member is fixedly connected to the tailgate, and the movable rod is rotatably connected to the second fixing member.

[0007] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, the box body includes a side wall, and a receiving space is formed between the side wall and the frame. The connecting portion between the first fixing member and the sleeve rod is located in the receiving space, which is beneficial to protecting the connecting portion between the first fixing member and the sleeve rod and reducing the risk of damage to the connecting portion between the first fixing member and the sleeve rod.

[0008] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, a receiving groove is formed on the tailgate. When the tailgate is closed, part of the pull rope assembly is located in the receiving groove, and the connecting part between the second fixing member and the movable rod is located in the receiving groove, thereby reducing the pull rope from being clamped between the box body and the tailgate, which is beneficial to protecting the pull rope and the connecting part between the second fixing member and the movable rod, and reducing the risk of damage to the connecting part between the second fixing member and the movable rod.

[0009] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, the pull rope assembly includes a pull rope and connectors located at both ends of the pull rope, and the connectors are rotatably connected to the vehicle frame and the tailgate.

[0010] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, the pull rope assembly includes a first fastener, the first fastener is fixedly connected to the frame, and the connecting member is rotatably connected to the first fastener.

[0011] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, the height of the tailgate is less than 350 mm.

[0012] Optionally, in some embodiments of the present application, the assist mechanism includes a damper or a gas spring.

[0013] An embodiment of the present application provides an all-terrain vehicle, comprising a frame, a body covering, a running assembly, a power assembly, and a cargo box. The body covering is at least partially disposed on the frame. The running assembly is at least partially disposed below the frame. The power assembly is transmission-connected to the running assembly. The cargo box comprises a box body and a tailgate, the box body being connected to the frame, and the tailgate being rotationally connected to the box body. The all-terrain vehicle further comprises a pull rope assembly and a power-assisting mechanism. One end of the pull rope assembly is connected to the frame, and the other end is connected to the tailgate. When the tailgate is fully opened, the pull rope assembly exerts an upward pulling force on the tailgate along the height direction of the frame. One end of the power-assisting mechanism is connected to the frame, and the other end is connected to the tailgate. When the tailgate is opened or closed, the power-assisting mechanism exerts an upward pulling force on the tailgate along the height direction of the frame. The pulling force of the power-assisting mechanism on the tailgate along the height direction of the frame is less than the weight of the tailgate itself. The pull rope assembly provides pulling force to the tailgate when it is opened, and the power assist mechanism generates upward pulling force on the tailgate during the process of opening or closing the tailgate, thereby slowing down the opening speed of the tailgate and reducing the impact when the tailgate is opened. The power assist mechanism provides assist during the process of closing the tailgate, reducing the load on the user's hands, facilitating closing of the tailgate, and improving operating comfort. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1A schematic structural diagram of an all-terrain vehicle in some embodiments is shown.

[0015] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a cargo box in a closed state in some embodiments is shown.

[0016] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the cargo box in an open state in some embodiments is shown.

[0017] Figure 4 Shown Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle.

[0018] Figure 5 A structural schematic diagram showing the open state of a cargo box from another perspective in some embodiments is shown.

[0019] Figure 6 Shown Figure 5 Enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments.

[0021] When a component is referred to as being “disposed on” another component, it can be directly disposed on the other component or there may be a component intervening therebetween. When a component is referred to as being “connected to” another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be a component intervening therebetween.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this application pertains. The terms used herein in the specification of this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. The term "or / and" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0023] It can be understood that the term "perpendicular" is used to describe the ideal state between two components. In actual production or use, there may be a state between the two components that is approximately perpendicular or equal. For example, combined with numerical descriptions, perpendicular can refer to the angle between two straight lines being in the range of 90°±10°, perpendicular can also refer to the dihedral angle between two planes being in the range of 90°±10°, and perpendicular can also refer to the angle between a straight line and a plane being in the range of 90°±10°. The two components described as "perpendicular" may not be absolute straight lines or planes, but may be roughly straight lines or planes. From a macroscopic perspective, a component can be considered a "straight line" or a "plane" if the overall extension direction is a straight line or a plane.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, the term "plurality" herein, when used to describe the number of components, specifically means that the components are two or more.

[0025] An embodiment of the present application provides an all-terrain vehicle comprising a frame, a body covering, a travel assembly, a power assembly, a cargo box, a drawstring assembly, and a power assist mechanism. The body covering is at least partially disposed on the frame. The travel assembly is at least partially disposed below the frame. The power assembly is transmission-connected to the travel assembly. The cargo box comprises a box body and a tailgate, the box body being connected to the frame, and the tailgate being rotationally connected to the box body. One end of the drawstring assembly is connected to the frame, and the other end is connected to the tailgate. When the tailgate is fully opened, the drawstring assembly generates tension. One end of the power assist mechanism is connected to the frame, and the other end is connected to the tailgate. When the tailgate is opened, the power assist mechanism generates resistance, and when the tailgate is closed, the power assist mechanism provides assistance. The drawstring assembly provides tension to the tailgate when it is opened, and the power assist mechanism generates resistance during the tailgate opening process, slowing down the opening speed of the tailgate and reducing the impact of the tailgate opening. The power assist mechanism provides assistance during the tailgate closing process, reducing the load on the user's hands, facilitating closing of the tailgate, and improving operational comfort.

[0026] The following describes some embodiments of the present application in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features of the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0027] See also Figures 1 to 6 An embodiment of the present application provides an all-terrain vehicle 100, comprising a frame 11, a body panel 12, a travel assembly 13, and a power assembly 14. The body panel 12 is at least partially disposed on the frame 11. The travel assembly 13 is at least partially disposed below the frame 11. The power assembly 14 is connected to the travel assembly 13 in a transmission manner.

[0028] In some embodiments, the all-terrain vehicle 100 includes a cargo box 21 , which includes a box body 211 and a tailgate 212 . The box body 211 is connected to the vehicle frame 11 , and the tailgate 212 is rotatably connected to the box body 211 .

[0029] In some embodiments, the ATV 100 includes a pull rope assembly 31 , one end of the pull rope assembly 31 being connected to the vehicle frame 11 and the other end being connected to the tailgate 212 .

[0030] In some embodiments, when the tailgate 212 is fully opened, the pull rope assembly 31 exerts an upward pulling force on the tailgate 212 along the height direction of the vehicle frame 10 , thereby positioning the tailgate 212 substantially horizontally after the tailgate 212 is fully opened.

[0031] In some embodiments, the ATV 100 includes a power-assisting mechanism 41, one end of which is connected to the vehicle frame 11 and the other end of which is connected to the tailgate 212. When the tailgate 212 is opened, the power-assisting mechanism 41 generates resistance, and when the tailgate 212 is closed, the power-assisting mechanism 41 provides power.

[0032] In some embodiments, when the tailgate 212 is opened or closed, the power-assisting mechanism 41 generates an upward pulling force on the tailgate 212 along the height direction of the vehicle frame. The pulling force of the power-assisting mechanism 41 on the tailgate 212 along the height direction of the vehicle frame 10 is less than the gravity of the tailgate 212 itself, so that when the tailgate 212 is opened, the power-assisting mechanism 41 can provide resistance and can keep the tailgate 212 in an open state after opening. When the tailgate 212 is closed, the pulling force generated by the power-assisting mechanism 41 can provide assistance.

[0033] The present application provides pulling force to the tailgate 212 through the pull rope assembly 31 when the tailgate 212 is opened, and generates resistance through the power assist mechanism 41 during the opening process of the tailgate 212, thereby slowing down the opening speed of the tailgate 212 and reducing the impact when the tailgate 212 is opened. The power assist mechanism 41 provides power assist during the closing process of the tailgate 212, thereby reducing the load on the user's hands, facilitating the closing of the tailgate 212, and improving operating comfort.

[0034] In some embodiments, the frame 11 includes a front end 111 and a rear end 112 , and the box 211 is connected to the rear end 112 .

[0035] See also Figure 4 and Figure 6 In some embodiments, the pull rope assembly 31 includes a pull rope 311 and a connector 312 , wherein the connector 312 fixedly connects two ends of the pull rope 311 . The connector 312 rotatably connects the vehicle frame 11 and the tailgate 212 .

[0036] In some embodiments, the pull rope assembly 31 includes a first fastener 313 , the first fastener 313 is fixedly connected to the vehicle frame 11 , and the connector 312 is rotatably connected to the first fastener 313 .

[0037] In some embodiments, the first fastener 313 includes a groove 3131 arranged around the outer periphery of the first fastener 313, and the connecting member 312 includes an annular connecting portion 3121, which is arranged in the groove 3131, so that the connecting member 312 is restricted to be rotationally connected to the first fastener 313.

[0038] In some embodiments, the pull rope assembly 31 includes a second fastener 314 . The second fastener 314 is fixedly connected to the tailgate 212 , and the connector 312 is rotatably connected to the second fastener 314 .

[0039] In some embodiments, the first fastener 313 comprises a stepped bolt. The second fastener 314 comprises a stepped bolt.

[0040] In some embodiments, the tailgate 212 is formed with a receiving slot 212 a , and the second fastener 314 is disposed in the receiving slot 212 a .

[0041] In some embodiments, when the tailgate 212 is closed, at least a portion of the pull cord 311 is located in the receiving groove 212 a , which reduces the pull cord 311 from being clamped between the box 211 and the tailgate 212 , thereby protecting the pull cord 311 .

[0042] In some embodiments, the height of the tailgate 212 is less than 350 mm.

[0043] In some embodiments, the power assist mechanism 41 includes a movable rod 411 and a sleeve rod 412 . The sleeve rod 412 is connected to the vehicle frame 11 . The movable rod 411 is telescopically arranged relative to the sleeve rod 412 . The movable rod 411 is connected to the tailgate 212 .

[0044] In some embodiments, the power assist mechanism 41 includes a first fixing member 413 , the first fixing member 413 is fixedly connected to the vehicle frame 11 , and the sleeve rod 412 is rotatably connected to the first fixing member 413 .

[0045] In some embodiments, the power assist mechanism 41 includes a second fixing member 414 . The second fixing member 414 is fixedly connected to the tailgate 212 , and the movable rod 411 is rotatably connected to the second fixing member 414 .

[0046] In some embodiments, the first fixing member 413 includes a ball stud, and the second fixing member 414 includes a ball stud.

[0047] In some embodiments, the assist mechanism 41 includes a damper or a gas spring.

[0048] In some embodiments, the descending speed of the tailgate 212 when opening and the feel of the tailgate 212 when closing are controlled by adjusting the force value of the damper.

[0049] In some embodiments, the box 211 includes side walls 2111 and an inner wall 2112 arranged along the width direction of the ATV 100 .

[0050] In some embodiments, the frame 11 includes a first bracket 113 and a second bracket (not shown) arranged along the width direction of the ATV 100 . The first bracket 113 is connected to the side wall 2111 , and the second bracket is connected to the inner wall 2112 .

[0051] In some embodiments, the pull rope assembly 31 connects the first bracket 113 and the tailgate 212 , and the power assist mechanism 41 connects the first bracket 113 and the tailgate 212 , or the pull rope assembly 31 connects the second bracket and the tailgate 212 , and the power assist mechanism 41 connects the second bracket and the tailgate 212 .

[0052] In some embodiments, the pull rope assembly 31 connects the first bracket 113 and the tailgate 212 , and the power assist mechanism 41 connects the second bracket and the tailgate 212 , or the power assist mechanism 41 connects the first bracket 113 and the tailgate 212 , and the pull rope assembly 31 connects the second bracket and the tailgate 212 .

[0053] In some embodiments, the pull rope assembly 31 connects the first bracket 113 and the tailgate 212 , the power assist mechanism 41 connects the first bracket 113 and the tailgate 212 , another pull rope assembly 31 connects the second bracket and the tailgate 212 , and another power assist mechanism 41 connects the second bracket and the tailgate 212 .

[0054] Taking the power assist mechanism 41 connecting the first bracket 113 and the tailgate 212 as an example, in some embodiments, a receiving space 212b is formed between the side wall 2111 and the first bracket 113, and the connecting portion between the first fixing member 413 and the sleeve rod 412 is located in the receiving space 212b, which is beneficial to protecting the connecting portion between the first fixing member 413 and the sleeve rod 412 and reducing the risk of damage to the connecting portion between the first fixing member 413 and the sleeve rod 412.

[0055] In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second fixing member 414 is disposed in the receiving groove 212a, and the connecting portion between the second fixing member 414 and the movable rod 411 is located in the receiving groove 212a, which is beneficial to protecting the connecting portion between the second fixing member 414 and the movable rod 411 and reducing the risk of damage to the connecting portion between the second fixing member 414 and the movable rod 411.

[0056] When the tailgate 212 is opened, the movable rod 411 extends out of the sleeve rod 412, slowing down the opening speed of the tailgate 212 and reducing the impact when the tailgate 212 is opened. When the tailgate 212 is opened, the pull rope 311 is in a stretched state. When the tailgate 212 is closed, the movable rod 411 retracts into the sleeve rod 412 and provides assistance. At least part of the pull rope 311 is located in the receiving groove 212a, which reduces the load on the user's hands, facilitates closing the tailgate 212, and improves operating comfort.

[0057] Those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are merely intended to illustrate the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. As long as they are within the spirit of the present application, appropriate changes and modifications to the above embodiments fall within the scope disclosed in the present application.

Claims

1. An all-terrain vehicle comprising: Frame; A cargo box, comprising a box body and a tailgate, wherein the box body is connected to the vehicle frame, and the tailgate is rotatably connected to the box body; Characterized in that the all-terrain vehicle further comprises: a pull rope assembly, one end of which is connected to the vehicle frame and the other end of which is connected to the tailgate, and the pull rope assembly generates tension when the tailgate is fully opened; A power-assisting mechanism, one end of which is connected to the vehicle frame and the other end of which is connected to the tailgate. When the tailgate is opened, the power-assisting mechanism generates resistance, and when the tailgate is closed, the power-assisting mechanism provides power.

2. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The power-assisting mechanism includes a movable rod and a sleeve rod, the sleeve rod is connected to the vehicle frame, the movable rod is telescopically arranged relative to the sleeve rod, and the movable rod is connected to the tailgate.

3. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 2, wherein: The power-assisting mechanism includes a first fixing member and a second fixing member, the first fixing member is fixedly connected to the vehicle frame, and the sleeve rod is rotatably connected to the first fixing member; the second fixing member is fixedly connected to the tailgate, and the movable rod is rotatably connected to the second fixing member.

4. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 3, wherein: The box body includes a side wall, a receiving space is formed between the side wall and the frame, and a connecting portion between the first fixing member and the sleeve rod is located in the receiving space.

5. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 3, wherein: The tailgate is formed with a receiving groove. When the tailgate is closed, part of the pull rope assembly is located in the receiving groove. The connecting part of the second fixing member and the movable rod is located in the receiving groove.

6. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The pull rope assembly includes a pull rope and connectors located at both ends of the pull rope, and the connectors are rotatably connected to the vehicle frame and the tailgate; The pull rope assembly further includes a first fastener, which is fixedly connected to the vehicle frame, and the connecting member is rotatably connected to the first fastener.

7. The all-terrain vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The height of the tailgate is less than 350 mm, and the power-assisting mechanism includes a damper or a gas spring.

8. An all-terrain vehicle comprising: Frame; a body panel, the body panel being at least partially disposed on the vehicle frame; a traveling assembly, wherein the traveling assembly is at least partially disposed below the vehicle frame; A power assembly, the power assembly being transmission-connected to the travel assembly; A cargo box, comprising a box body and a tailgate, wherein the box body is connected to the vehicle frame, and the tailgate is rotatably connected to the box body; Characterized in that the all-terrain vehicle further comprises: a pull rope assembly, one end of which is connected to the vehicle frame and the other end of which is connected to the tailgate, and when the tailgate is fully opened, the pull rope assembly exerts an upward pulling force on the tailgate along the height direction of the vehicle frame; A power-assisting mechanism, one end of which is connected to the vehicle frame, and the other end of which is connected to the tailgate. When the tailgate is opened or closed, the power-assisting mechanism generates an upward pulling force on the tailgate along the height direction of the vehicle frame, and the pulling force of the power-assisting mechanism on the tailgate along the height direction of the vehicle frame is less than the weight of the tailgate itself.

9. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 8, wherein: The power-assisting mechanism includes a movable rod and a sleeve rod, the sleeve rod is connected to the vehicle frame, the movable rod is telescopically arranged relative to the sleeve rod, and the movable rod is connected to the tailgate.

10. The all-terrain vehicle according to claim 9, wherein: The power-assisting mechanism includes a first fixing member and a second fixing member, the first fixing member is fixedly connected to the vehicle frame, and the sleeve rod is rotatably connected to the first fixing member; the second fixing member is fixedly connected to the tailgate, and the movable rod is rotatably connected to the second fixing member.