Pickup truck compartment cover

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pickup truck compartment cover which comprises a plate body, a reinforcing assembly and a corner connector assembly, and the reinforcing assembly is arranged at the bottom of the plate body and used for improving the structural strength of the plate body; the corner connector assembly is arranged at the bottom of the plate body and used for connecting the plate body to a vehicle body. The reinforcing assembly comprises an annular reinforcing rib and at least two strip-shaped reinforcing ribs, the annular reinforcing rib is arranged along the edge of the plate body, the strip-shaped reinforcing ribs are arranged in the surrounding range of the annular reinforcing rib, and the two ends of each strip-shaped reinforcing rib are connected with the two opposite sides of the annular reinforcing rib respectively. And the at least two strip-shaped reinforcing ribs are arranged in parallel. Through the design, the structural strength of the edge and the middle area of the plate body can be enhanced, and the problem that the pickup truck compartment cover deforms in the long-term use process is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and more particularly to a pickup truck bed cover. Background Technology

[0002] A pickup truck is a vehicle type that uses a car-like front end and cab, while also having an open cargo bed. It offers the comfort of a car while maintaining powerful performance, and its cargo-carrying capacity and off-road capability are even greater than that of a car, making it an important part of the automotive market. The most common pickup truck type is the double-cab pickup. Pickups can be used as special-purpose vehicles, multi-purpose vehicles, official vehicles, commercial vehicles, or family vehicles for cargo transport, tourism, and rental purposes.

[0003] Pickup trucks, vehicles with a rear cargo bed, are typically used to load goods. The cargo bed is usually fitted with a cover to protect the goods from external environmental factors. However, due to the large surface area of ​​the pickup truck cargo bed cover, and because its edges are generally supported by the vehicle body, prolonged use can easily lead to deformation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a pickup truck bed cover that is not easily deformed.

[0005] This application discloses a pickup truck bed cover, which includes a panel, a reinforcing component, and a corner bracket component. The reinforcing component is disposed at the bottom of the panel to increase the structural strength of the panel. The corner bracket component is disposed at the bottom of the panel to connect the panel to a vehicle body. The reinforcing component includes an annular reinforcing rib and at least two strip reinforcing ribs. The annular reinforcing rib is disposed along the edge of the panel, and the strip reinforcing ribs are disposed within the surrounding area of ​​the annular reinforcing rib, with both ends of the strip reinforcing ribs connected to opposite sides of the annular reinforcing rib. The at least two strip reinforcing ribs are arranged side by side.

[0006] Optionally, the outer side of the plate includes a first top surface area, a second top surface area, and a third top surface area. The first top surface area, the second top surface area, and the third top surface area are disposed on the front side of the plate. The second top surface area is located between the first top surface area and the third top surface area, and the second top surface area is higher than the first top surface area and the third top surface area. The orthographic projection of the strip reinforcing rib is located within the range of the orthographic projection of the second top surface area.

[0007] Optionally, the at least two strip reinforcing ribs are parallel to each other, and the length direction of the strip reinforcing ribs is the same as the length direction of the plate.

[0008] Optionally, the reinforcing component further includes a plurality of V-shaped reinforcing ribs, with at least two V-shaped reinforcing ribs provided between adjacent sidewalls of the strip reinforcing ribs and the annular reinforcing ribs. The bottom of the V-shaped reinforcing ribs is connected to the corresponding strip reinforcing ribs, and the top of the V-shaped reinforcing ribs is connected to the sidewall of the corresponding annular reinforcing ribs.

[0009] Optionally, the reinforcing component further includes a plurality of edge reinforcing ribs disposed between the annular reinforcing rib and the edge of the plate, with one end of the edge reinforcing rib connected to the outer side of the annular reinforcing rib and the other end of the edge reinforcing rib connected to the side of the plate.

[0010] Optionally, the plate body includes a bottom cover and a top cover, the top cover being fully fitted to the bottom cover, the bottom cover being made of rigid plastic, the main body of the top cover being made of carbon fiber material, the reinforcing component being disposed on the side of the bottom cover away from the top cover, and the corner bracket component being disposed on the side of the bottom cover away from the top cover.

[0011] Optionally, the reinforcing component and the bottom cover are integrally formed.

[0012] Optionally, the plate body is a one-piece structure.

[0013] Optionally, the plate has a front end, a rear end, and two sides. The rear end of the plate is rotatably connected to the vehicle body, and the front end of the plate is the opening and closing end of the plate. The corner bracket assembly includes two air springs and two connecting plates. Each side of the plate is provided with one air spring and one connecting plate, and the connecting plate is also provided at the rear end of the plate. The connecting plate is provided with a first fixing position and a second fixing position in parallel. The first fixing position is provided on the side of the second fixing position away from the rear end of the plate. One end of the air spring is connected to the area near the front end of the plate, and the other end of the air spring is connected to the first fixing position. The second fixing position is connected to the vehicle body.

[0014] Optionally, the rear end of the plate has at least two C-shaped inserts, one end of which is connected to the plate and the other end of which has an insertion hole. The C-shaped insert passes through the insertion hole via a ring and is connected to the vehicle body. The connecting piece also has a third fixing position, which is located on the side of the second fixing position away from the first fixing position. The third fixing position is sleeved on the C-shaped insert to connect the connecting piece.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: By adding a reinforcing component to the pickup truck bed cover, the reinforcing component includes annular reinforcing ribs and at least two strip reinforcing ribs. The annular reinforcing ribs are located at the edge of the plate, and the strip reinforcing ribs are located in the middle area of ​​the plate. The reinforcing component can strengthen the structural strength of the edge and middle areas of the plate, and prevent the pickup truck bed cover from deforming during long-term use. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which form part of the specification, are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of this application and illustrate the implementation methods of this application, together with the textual description, to explain the principles of this application. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort. In the drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of a plate provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the outer side of a plate provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of another bottom plate provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a plate provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a plate-mounted corner bracket assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 6 Based on Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 7 Based on Figure 5 Enlarged diagram of point B in the middle.

[0024] Among them, 10 is the pickup truck bed cover; 100 is the panel; 110 is the face cover; 113 is the first top surface area; 114 is the second top surface area; 115 is the third top surface area; 120 is the bottom cover; 122 is the protrusion; 130 is the C-shaped insert; 131 is the insertion hole; 140 is the inner panel; 200 is the reinforcing assembly; 210 is the annular reinforcing rib; 220 is the strip reinforcing rib; 230 is the V-shaped reinforcing rib; 240 is the edge reinforcing rib; 300 is the corner bracket assembly; 310 is the air spring; 320 is the connecting piece; 321 is the first fixing position; 322 is the second fixing position; and 323 is the third fixing position. Detailed Implementation

[0025] It should be understood that the terminology, specific structural and functional details used herein are merely for describing particular embodiments and are representative. However, this application may be implemented in many alternative forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

[0026] In the description of this application, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating relative importance or implying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, unless otherwise stated, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature; "multiple" means two or more. The term "comprising" and any variations thereof mean non-exclusive inclusion, where one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, units, components, and / or combinations thereof may be present or added.

[0027] In addition, terms such as “center,” “horizontal,” “up,” “down,” “left,” “right,” “vertical,” “horizontal,” “top,” “bottom,” “inner,” and “outer” that indicate orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or relative positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of simplifying the description of this application and do not indicate that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0028] Furthermore, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium, or internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0029] This application provides a pickup truck bed cover 10, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the pickup truck bed cover 10 includes a plate 100, a reinforcing component 200, and a corner bracket component 300. The reinforcing component 200 is disposed at the bottom of the plate 100 to increase the structural strength of the plate 100. The corner bracket component 300 is disposed at the bottom of the plate 100 to connect the plate 100 to the vehicle body.

[0030] The reinforcing component 200 includes annular reinforcing rib 210 and at least two strip reinforcing ribs 220. The annular reinforcing rib 210 is annular and is disposed along the edge of the bottom cover 120. The strip reinforcing ribs 220 are disposed within the surrounding area of ​​the annular reinforcing rib 210, and the two ends of the strip reinforcing ribs 220 are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the annular reinforcing rib 210. The at least two strip reinforcing ribs 220 are arranged side by side.

[0031] This application adds a reinforcing component 200 to the pickup truck bed cover 10. The reinforcing component 200 includes annular reinforcing ribs 210 and at least two strip reinforcing ribs 220. The annular reinforcing ribs 210 are located at the edge of the plate 100, and the strip reinforcing ribs 220 are located in the middle area of ​​the plate 100. The reinforcing component 200 can strengthen the structural strength of the edge and middle areas of the plate 100, and prevent the pickup truck bed cover 10 from deforming during long-term use.

[0032] In this embodiment of the application, the at least two strip reinforcing ribs 220 are parallel to each other, and the length direction of the strip reinforcing ribs 220 is the same as the length direction of the plate 100.

[0033] like Figure 2 As shown in this embodiment, the outer side of the plate 100 includes a first top surface area 113, a second top surface area 114, and a third top surface area 115. The first top surface area 113, the second top surface area 114, and the third top surface area 115 are disposed on the front side of the plate 100. The second top surface area 114 is located between the first top surface area 113 and the third top surface area 115, and the second top surface area 114 is higher than the first top surface area 113 and the third top surface area 115. Moreover, the orthographic projection of the strip reinforcing rib 220 is located within the range of the orthographic projection of the second top surface area 114.

[0034] As a specific example, the reinforcing component 200 has only annular reinforcing rib 210 and two parallel strip reinforcing ribs 220, the orthographic projection of the two strip reinforcing ribs 220 being within the range of the orthographic projection of the second top surface region 114, and the two strip reinforcing ribs 220 being close to adjacent step surfaces.

[0035] Since the second top surface area 114 of the cover 110 is the highest, it is easily affected by collisions. Moreover, since the second top surface area 114 is not yet in the middle of the cover 110, the impact of gravity on it is more severe. Therefore, a strip reinforcing rib 220 is provided below the second top surface area 114 to strengthen the structural strength of the middle area of ​​the cover 110 and the bottom cover 120, while the annular reinforcing rib 210 strengthens the structural strength of the edge area 116 of the cover 110 and the bottom cover 120. In combination, the strength of the entire cover 110 and the bottom cover 120 can be effectively strengthened.

[0036] Of course, in other embodiments, the number of strip reinforcing ribs 220 may not be two, and the specific choice can be made according to the actual situation.

[0037] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 As shown, the reinforcing component 200 also includes a plurality of V-shaped reinforcing ribs 230. At least two V-shaped reinforcing ribs 230 are provided between adjacent sidewalls of the strip reinforcing rib 220 and the annular reinforcing rib 210. The bottom of the V-shaped reinforcing rib 230 is connected to the corresponding strip reinforcing rib 220, and the top of the V-shaped reinforcing rib 230 is connected to the sidewall of the corresponding annular reinforcing rib 210.

[0038] The top and bottom ends of the V-shaped reinforcing rib 230 are connected to the annular reinforcing rib 210 and the strip reinforcing rib 220 respectively. The V-shaped reinforcing rib 230 combines the annular reinforcing rib 210 and the strip reinforcing rib 220, so that the reinforcing component 200 forms a whole, which can effectively strengthen the strength of the plate 100 at all parts.

[0039] As a specific example, the reinforcing component 200 has only annular reinforcing rib 210, two parallel strip reinforcing ribs 220 and four V-shaped reinforcing ribs 230. The orthographic projection of the two strip reinforcing ribs 220 is located within the orthographic projection range of the second top surface area 114, and the two strip reinforcing ribs 220 are respectively close to the adjacent step surface. The two reinforcing ribs are arranged side by side between the side wall of one strip reinforcing rib 220 and the adjacent annular reinforcing rib 210, and the other two reinforcing ribs are arranged side by side between the side wall of another strip reinforcing rib 220 and the adjacent annular reinforcing rib 210.

[0040] Of course, in other embodiments, the number of V-shaped reinforcing ribs 230 on each side of the plate 100 may not be two, depending on the actual situation.

[0041] Furthermore, the reinforcing component 200 also includes a plurality of edge reinforcing ribs 240, which are disposed between the annular reinforcing rib 210 and the edge of the plate 100. One end of the edge reinforcing rib 240 is connected to the outer side of the annular reinforcing rib 210, and the other end of the edge reinforcing rib 240 is connected to the side of the plate 100. Through the above design, the structural strength of the plate 100 and the edge area can be further improved, preventing bending and breakage of the edges of the plate 100 and the frame.

[0042] like Figure 4 As shown, in one optional embodiment, the plate 100 includes a bottom cover 120 and a top cover 110. The top cover 110 is fitted to the bottom cover 120. The bottom cover 120 is made of rigid plastic, and the main body of the top cover 110 is made of carbon fiber material. It can be understood that most or even all of the top cover 110 is made of carbon fiber material. The reinforcing component 200 and the corner bracket component 300 are disposed on the side of the bottom cover 120 away from the top cover 110.

[0043] This embodiment uses a double-layer structure for the pickup truck bed cover 10, consisting of a bottom cover 120 and a top cover 110. The inner bottom cover 120 is made of rigid plastic to ensure the shape and strength of the bed cover 100, while the outer top cover 110 is mainly made of carbon fiber. Because carbon fiber is lightweight, the overall weight of the bed cover 100 is reduced, facilitating installation and transportation. Furthermore, the carbon fiber structure exhibits stable surface patterns and colors, a long service life, and resistance to high and low temperatures, thus ensuring the aesthetic appearance of the bed cover surface for an extended period.

[0044] In this embodiment, the reinforcing component 200 and the bottom cover 120 are integrally molded, meaning that the reinforcing component 200 and the bottom cover 120 are manufactured through a single injection molding process. The reinforcing component 200 and the bottom cover 120 can be made of ABS material.

[0045] As another optional implementation, the plate is an integral structure, and the plate can be made of metal or plastic, and the reinforcing component 200 and the bottom cover 120 are integrally formed.

[0046] like Figure 5 As shown, the plate 100 has a front end, a rear end, and two sides. The rear end of the plate 100 is rotatably connected to the vehicle body, and the front end of the plate 100 is the opening and closing end of the plate 100.

[0047] The corner bracket assembly 300 includes two air springs 310 and two connecting pieces 320, all located on the back of the bottom cover 120. Each side of the plate 100 has one air spring 310 and one connecting piece 320, with the connecting piece 320 also located at the rear end of the plate 100. The connecting piece 320 has a first fixing position 321 and a second fixing position 322 arranged side-by-side. The first fixing position 321 is located on the side of the second fixing position 322 away from the rear end of the plate 100. One end of each air spring 310 is connected to a region near the front end of the plate 100, and the other end is connected to the first fixing position 321. The second fixing position 322 is connected to the vehicle body. When the pickup truck bed cover 10 needs to be opened, the two air springs 310 unfold, simultaneously supporting the front end of the plate 100.

[0048] like Figure 6 As shown, the rear end of the plate 100 has at least two C-shaped inserts 130. One end of each C-shaped insert 130 is connected to the plate 100, specifically fixed to the back of the bottom cover 120. The other end of each C-shaped insert 130 has an insertion hole 131. The C-shaped insert 130 is connected to the vehicle body by passing through the insertion hole 131 via a collar. The collar is annular and passes through the insertion hole 131 on the C-shaped insert 130 and the corresponding connection hole on the vehicle body to connect the rear end of the pickup truck bed cover 10, allowing the C-shaped insert 130 and the pickup truck bed cover 10 to rotate around the vehicle body.

[0049] It should be noted that the C-shaped insert 130 is not interpreted as the insert's cross-section being only C-shaped, but rather as a similar shape representation. The insert can also have an L-shaped or U-shaped structure.

[0050] The connecting piece 320 is further provided with a third fixing position 323. The third fixing position 323 is located on the side of the second fixing position 322 away from the first fixing position 321. The third fixing position 323 is sleeved on the C-shaped insert 130, and the third fixing position 323 is a racetrack-shaped through hole with its major axis greater than the width of the C-shaped insert 130 and its minor axis less than the width of the C-shaped insert 130.

[0051] When the pickup truck bed cover 10 needs to be opened, the air spring 310 unfolds. Since the first fixing position 321 and the second fixing position 322 are both vertical racetrack-shaped and perpendicular to the third fixing position 323, the screw connecting the air spring 310 moves in the first fixing position 321 and the screw connecting the vehicle body moves in the second fixing position 322, thereby enabling the C-shaped insert 130 to rotate with the plate 100.

[0052] like Figure 7As shown, the bottom cover 120 has two protrusions 122 on each side. A gap space is provided between the protrusions 122 and the top cover 110, and an inner plate 140 is provided within the gap space. One end of the air spring 310 is connected to the inner plate 140 located below the corresponding protrusion 122. This design avoids damage to the top cover 110 during drilling and connection of the bottom plate, prevents cracking of the bottom cover 120 due to a small connection area, and also improves the aesthetics of the bottom of the bottom cover 120.

[0053] The above description, in conjunction with specific optional embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of this application and should not be construed as limiting the specific implementation of this application to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, various simple deductions or substitutions can be made without departing from the concept of this application, and all such modifications or substitutions should be considered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A pickup truck bed cover, characterized in that, It includes a plate, a reinforcing component, and a corner bracket component. The reinforcing component is disposed at the bottom of the plate to increase the structural strength of the plate. The corner bracket component is disposed at the bottom of the plate to connect the plate to the vehicle body. The reinforcing component includes annular reinforcing ribs and at least two strip reinforcing ribs. The annular reinforcing ribs are arranged along the edge of the plate body, and the strip reinforcing ribs are arranged within the surrounding area of ​​the annular reinforcing ribs. The two ends of the strip reinforcing ribs are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the annular reinforcing ribs. The at least two strip reinforcing ribs are arranged side by side.

2. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outer side of the plate includes a first top surface area, a second top surface area, and a third top surface area. The first top surface area, the second top surface area, and the third top surface area are disposed on the front side of the plate. The second top surface area is located between the first top surface area and the third top surface area, and the second top surface area is higher than the first top surface area and the third top surface area. The orthographic projection of the strip-shaped reinforcing rib is located within the range of the orthographic projection of the second top surface area.

3. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The at least two strip reinforcing ribs are parallel to each other, and the length direction of the strip reinforcing ribs is the same as the length direction of the plate.

4. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The reinforcing component also includes a plurality of V-shaped reinforcing ribs. At least two V-shaped reinforcing ribs are provided between adjacent sidewalls of the strip reinforcing ribs and the annular reinforcing ribs. The bottom of the V-shaped reinforcing ribs is connected to the corresponding strip reinforcing ribs, and the top of the V-shaped reinforcing ribs is connected to the sidewall of the corresponding annular reinforcing ribs.

5. The pickup truck bed cover as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The reinforcing component also includes a plurality of edge reinforcing ribs, which are disposed between the annular reinforcing rib and the edge of the plate. One end of the edge reinforcing rib is connected to the outer side of the annular reinforcing rib, and the other end of the edge reinforcing rib is connected to the side of the plate.

6. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The plate includes a bottom cover and a top cover. The top cover is fully fitted to the bottom cover. The bottom cover is made of rigid plastic, and the main body of the top cover is made of carbon fiber material. The reinforcing component is located on the side of the bottom cover away from the top cover, and the corner bracket component is located on the side of the bottom cover away from the top cover.

7. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The reinforcing component and the bottom cover are integrally formed.

8. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The plate is a one-piece structure.

9. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The plate has a front end, a rear end, and two sides. The rear end of the plate is rotatably connected to the vehicle body, and the front end of the plate is the opening and closing end of the plate. The corner bracket assembly includes two air springs and two connecting plates. An air spring and a connecting plate are respectively provided on both sides of the plate, and the connecting plate is also provided at the rear end of the plate. The connecting plate is provided with a first fixing position and a second fixing position in parallel. The first fixing position is provided on the side of the second fixing position away from the rear end of the plate. One end of the air spring is connected to the area near the front end of the plate, and the other end of the air spring is connected to the first fixing position. The second fixing position is connected to the vehicle body.

10. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The rear end of the plate has at least two C-shaped inserts, one end of each C-shaped insert is connected to the plate, and the other end of each C-shaped insert is provided with a socket. The C-shaped insert is connected to the vehicle body by passing through the socket through a ring. The connecting piece is also provided with a third fixing position, which is located on the side of the second fixing position away from the first fixing position. The third fixing position is sleeved on the C-shaped insert to connect the connecting piece.

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