Pickup truck compartment cover

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pickup truck compartment cover which comprises a plate body and a corner connector assembly, and the corner connector assembly is arranged at the bottom of the plate body and used for connecting the plate body to a truck body; the plate body comprises a first top surface area, a second top surface area, a third top surface area and an edge area, a first step surface is formed between the second top surface area and the first top surface area, and a second step surface is formed between the second top surface area and the third top surface area; the outer side of the plate body comprises a plurality of carbon fiber cloth layers, the outermost carbon fiber cloth layer comprises a first carbon fiber cloth block, a second carbon fiber cloth block and a third carbon fiber cloth block, the splicing position of the first carbon fiber cloth block and the second carbon fiber cloth block is located on a first step face, and the splicing position of the third carbon fiber cloth block and the second carbon fiber cloth block is located on a second step face. And the first step surface and the second step surface are subjected to concealing treatment. By means of the design, the surface of the pickup truck compartment cover does not have flaws, and the attractiveness of the pickup truck compartment cover is high.

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, and the cargo bed is usually fitted with a cover to protect the goods from external environmental factors. However, some pickup truck cargo bed covers have uneven surfaces, and improper handling at corners can easily lead to imperfections on the surface, affecting the overall appearance of the pickup truck. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a pickup truck bed cover, wherein the surface of the pickup truck bed cover is free from defects.

[0005] This application discloses a pickup truck bed cover, which includes a panel and corner bracket components. The corner bracket components are disposed at the bottom of the panel for connecting the panel to a vehicle body. The panel includes a first top surface area, a second top surface area, a third top surface area, and an edge 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 panel. 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. A first stepped surface is formed between the second top surface area and the first top surface area, and a second stepped surface is formed between the second top surface area and the third top surface area. The edge area is disposed on the panel. The edge of the body is surrounded by the first top surface area, the second top surface area, and the third top surface area; the outer side of the plate body includes multiple carbon fiber cloth layers, which are stacked. The outermost carbon fiber cloth layer includes a first carbon fiber cloth block, a second carbon fiber cloth block, and a third carbon fiber cloth block. The first carbon fiber cloth block is at least located in the first top surface area, the second carbon fiber cloth block is at least located in the second top surface area, and the third carbon fiber cloth block is at least located in the third top surface area. The joint between the first carbon fiber cloth block and the second carbon fiber cloth block is located on the first step surface, and the joint between the third carbon fiber cloth block and the second carbon fiber cloth block is located on the second step surface. The first step surface and the second step surface are treated with concealing.

[0006] 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, and the corner bracket assembly being disposed on the side of the bottom cover away from the top cover; the multiple carbon fiber cloth layers are part of the structure of the top cover.

[0007] Optionally, the concealing process includes a blackening process or a patterning process.

[0008] Optionally, the outermost carbon fiber fabric layer further includes a fourth carbon fiber fabric block, which is at least disposed in the edge area. The seam between the fourth carbon fiber fabric block and the first carbon fiber fabric block is disposed at the corner between the edge area and the first top surface area. The seam between the fourth carbon fiber fabric block and the second carbon fiber fabric block is disposed at the corner between the edge area and the second top surface area. The seam between the fourth carbon fiber fabric block and the third carbon fiber fabric block is disposed at the corner between the edge area and the third top surface area.

[0009] Optionally, the surfaces of the second and fourth carbon fiber cloth blocks have carbon fiber textures, while the surfaces of the first and third carbon fiber cloth blocks are black.

[0010] Optionally, the cover may further include at least one fiberglass layer disposed between adjacent carbon fiber cloth layers.

[0011] 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.

[0012] 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.

[0013] Optionally, the pickup truck bed cover further includes a switch assembly, which includes a resilient button unit, a first lever, a second lever, a first traction cable, a second traction cable, a first resilient locking unit, a second resilient locking unit, a first fixing piece, and a second fixing piece. The resilient button unit is connected to the front end of the plate. The first lever, the second lever, the first traction cable, the second traction cable, the first resilient locking unit, the second resilient locking unit, the first fixing piece, and the second fixing piece are disposed on the side of the bottom cover away from the front cover. The first resilient locking unit and the second resilient locking unit are connected to the bottom cover, and the first fixing piece and the second fixing piece are connected to the vehicle body. The first resilient locking unit and the second resilient locking unit are respectively located on both sides of the plate, and the first fixing piece and the second fixing piece are respectively located on both sides of the plate.

[0014] The elastic button unit is inserted through the plate body, and the control end of the elastic button unit protrudes from the front end of the plate body. The connection end of the elastic button unit is connected to both the first paddle and the second paddle. The first paddle is also connected to one end of the first traction line, and the other end of the first traction line is drivenly connected to the first elastic locking unit. The first elastic locking unit cooperates with the first fixing piece for locking. The second paddle is also connected to one end of the second traction line, and the other end of the second traction line is drivenly connected to the second elastic locking unit. The second elastic locking unit cooperates with the second fixing piece for locking. When the control end of the elastic button unit is pressed, the elastic button unit controls the first traction line and the second traction line to retract through the first paddle and the second paddle, respectively, causing the first elastic locking unit to separate from the first fixing piece and the second elastic locking unit to separate from the second fixing piece, thus opening the pickup truck bed cover. When the pickup truck bed cover is closed, the first elastic locking unit locks with the first fixing piece and the second elastic locking unit locks with the second fixing piece, the first traction line and the second traction line unfold, and the first paddle, the second paddle, and the elastic button unit reset.

[0015] Optionally, the first elastic locking unit includes a first mounting base, a second mounting base, a first swing arm, a second swing arm, a first connecting post, a second connecting post, a first torsion spring, and a second torsion spring. The first mounting base is connected to the bottom cover. The second mounting base and the first mounting base are mated together, forming a transmission space between them. The first connecting post and the second connecting post are arranged side by side within the transmission space. The two ends of the first connecting post are respectively connected to the second mounting base and the first mounting base, and the two ends of the second connecting post are respectively connected to the second mounting base and the first mounting base. The transmission end of the first swing arm... The first torsion spring, the second torsion spring, and the second torsion spring are disposed within the transmission space. The main body of the first torsion spring is sleeved on the first connecting post, and the torsion arm of the first torsion spring is connected to the first torsion spring. The main body of the second torsion spring is sleeved on the second connecting post, and the torsion arm of the second torsion spring is connected to the second torsion spring. The first traction line is connected to the connecting end of the first torsion spring, and the transmission end of the first torsion spring is connected to one end of the second torsion spring. The other end of the second torsion spring is provided with a locking hook. The first fixing plate includes a fixing part and a U-shaped locking rod. The fixing part is connected to the vehicle body, and the two ends of the U-shaped locking rod are connected to the fixing part.

[0016] When the first traction line retracts, the tightening force of the first traction line is transmitted to the second swing arm through the first swing arm, the locking hook of the second swing arm is raised, and the U-shaped locking rod disengages from the locking hook of the second swing arm; when the first traction line unfolds, the first swing arm is reset under the action of the first torsion spring, the second swing arm is reset under the action of the second torsion spring, and the locking hook of the second swing arm sinks.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: By designing the plate body into a structure with a first top surface area, a second top surface area, a third top surface area, and an edge area, with the second top surface area being the highest, a first step surface is formed between the second top surface area and the first top surface area, and a second step surface is formed between the second top surface area and the third top surface area. Based on this shape, this application uses multiple carbon fiber cloth layers to form the outer side of the plate body, and uses multiple carbon fiber cloth blocks spliced ​​together to form the outermost carbon fiber cloth layer. The splicing position of the carbon fiber cloth layer is also made on the step surface, and the splicing marks on the step surface are also concealed. Since the carbon fiber cloth blocks in different areas are all integral structures, and the splicing position of the carbon fiber cloth layer is not only difficult to be found, but also even less so after concealing, the surface of the plate body will not have defects, and the aesthetics of the pickup truck bed cover are high. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a pickup truck bed cover provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the outer side of a plate provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the outermost carbon fiber cloth layer of a face cover provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembly of a plate provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a multi-layer structure of a faceplate provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a pickup truck bed cover with a car cover provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a bottom cover combined with a corner bracket assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 8 Based on Figure 7 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a bottom cover combined with a switch assembly provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a first elastic locking unit provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 11 Based on Figure 7 Enlarged diagram of point B in the middle.

[0030] Among them, 10 is a pickup truck bed cover; 100 is a panel; 110 is a cover; 111 is a carbon fiber cloth layer; 111a is a first carbon fiber cloth block; 111b is a second carbon fiber cloth block; 111c is a third carbon fiber cloth block; 111d is a fourth carbon fiber cloth block; 112 is a fiberglass layer; 113 is a first top surface area; 114 is a second top surface area; 115 is a third top surface area; 116 is an edge area; 117 is a first stepped surface; 118 is a second stepped surface; 120 is a bottom cover; 121 is a cut; 122 is a protrusion; 130 is a C-shaped insert; 131 is a socket; 140 is an inner panel; 300 is a corner bracket assembly; 310 is an air spring; 320 is a connecting piece; 321 is a first fixing position; 322 is a second fixing position. Position; 323, Third fixed position; 400, Switch assembly; 410, Elastic button unit; 411, Control end; 412, Connection end; 420, First lever; 430, Second lever; 440, First traction line; 450, Second traction line; 460, First elastic locking unit; 461, First mounting base; 462, Second mounting base; 463, First swing arm; 464, Second swing arm; 464a, Lock hook; 465, First connecting post; 466, Second connecting post; 467, First torsion spring; 468, Second torsion spring; 470, Second elastic locking unit; 480, First fixing piece; 481, Fixing part; 482, U-shaped locking rod; 490, Second fixing piece; 500, Car cover. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] This application provides a pickup truck bed cover 10, such as... Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the pickup truck bed cover 10 includes a panel 100 and a corner bracket assembly 300. The corner bracket assembly 300 is disposed at the bottom of the panel 100 and is used to connect the panel 100 to the vehicle body.

[0036] The plate 100 is not a planar structure, but specifically includes a first top surface area 113, a second top surface area 114, a third top surface area 115, and an edge area 116. 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. The first top surface area 113 and the third top surface area 115 are at the same height. A first stepped surface 117 is formed between the second top surface area 114 and the first top surface area 113, and a second stepped surface 118 is formed between the second top surface area 114 and the third top surface area 115. The edge area 116 is disposed on the edge of the plate 100 and surrounds the first top surface area 113, the second top surface area 114, and the third top surface area 115.

[0037] The outer side of the plate 100 includes multiple carbon fiber cloth layers 111, which are stacked. The outermost carbon fiber cloth layer 111 includes a first carbon fiber cloth block 111a, a second carbon fiber cloth block 111b, and a third carbon fiber cloth block 111c. The first carbon fiber cloth block 111a is at least disposed in the first top surface area 113, the second carbon fiber cloth block 111b is at least disposed in the second top surface area 114, and the third carbon fiber cloth block 111c is at least disposed in the third top surface area 115. The joint between the first carbon fiber cloth 111a and the second carbon fiber cloth 111b is located on the first step surface 117, and the joint between the third carbon fiber cloth 111c and the second carbon fiber cloth 111b is located on the second step surface 118. The first step surface 117 and the second step surface 118 are treated with concealing, that is, the position after the first carbon fiber cloth 111a and the second carbon fiber cloth 111b are concealed, and the position after the third carbon fiber cloth 111c and the second carbon fiber cloth 111b are concealed.

[0038] This application embodiment designs the plate body as having a first top surface area, a second top surface area, a third top surface area, and an edge area, with the second top surface area having the highest height. This creates a first stepped surface between the second and first top surface areas, and a second stepped surface between the second and third top surface areas. Based on this shape, this application uses multiple carbon fiber cloth layers to form the outer side of the plate body, and uses multiple carbon fiber cloth blocks spliced ​​together to form the outermost carbon fiber cloth layer. The splicing positions of the carbon fiber cloth layers are also made on the stepped surface, and the splicing marks on the stepped surface are concealed. Since the carbon fiber cloth blocks in different areas are all integral structures, and the splicing positions of the carbon fiber cloth layers are not only difficult to detect, but also even less so after concealing, the surface of the plate body will not have any defects, resulting in a high aesthetic appeal for the pickup truck bed cover.

[0039] like Figure 4 As shown, the plate body 100 includes a bottom cover 120 and a top cover 110. The top cover 110 is fully 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 corner code assembly 300 is disposed on the side of the bottom cover 120 away from the top cover 110.

[0040] This embodiment of the application sets the pickup truck bed cover 10's panel 100 into a double-layer structure 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 panel 100, while the outer top cover 110 is mainly made of carbon fiber. Because carbon fiber is lightweight, the overall weight of the panel 100 is reduced, facilitating installation and transportation. Furthermore, the carbon fiber structure exhibits more stable surface patterns and colors, a longer service life, and resistance to high and low temperatures, thus ensuring the aesthetic appearance of the bed cover surface for an extended period.

[0041] In this embodiment, the cover 110 includes multiple carbon fiber cloth layers 111, which are stacked together. Compared to directly injection molding the cover 110 from carbon fiber material, the cover 110 formed by laminating multiple layers of carbon fiber cloth is simpler to manufacture, faster to produce, and lower in cost. Each carbon fiber cloth layer 111 can be an adhesive-coated carbon fiber cloth, in which case the carbon fiber cloths can be directly laminated together; alternatively, the carbon fiber cloth layers 111 can be non-adhesive carbon fiber cloth, in which case an additional layer of impregnating adhesive needs to be applied to bond the upper and lower layers of carbon fiber cloth.

[0042] In another embodiment, the face cover 110 includes not only multiple carbon fiber cloth layers 111, but also at least one glass fiber layer 112. The glass fiber layer 112 is disposed between adjacent carbon fiber cloth layers 111, i.e., one glass fiber layer 112 is disposed between two carbon fiber cloth layers 111. By disposing of the glass fiber layer 112 between the carbon fiber cloth layers 111, the structural strength of the face cover 110 is further improved, as is its heat resistance. Each glass fiber layer 112 is composed of multiple glass fiber strips, which can be distributed on the top, edge, or other local areas of the face cover 110, or distributed throughout the entire face cover 110 area.

[0043] As a specific example, such as Figure 5 As shown, the cover 110 is composed of three carbon fiber cloth layers 111 and one glass fiber layer 112, with the glass fiber layer 112 disposed between the third and fourth carbon fiber cloth layers 111. In other examples, the number and position of the carbon fiber cloth layers 111 and the glass fiber layers 112 can also be combined in other ways, which will not be listed here.

[0044] In this embodiment, the first top surface area 113, the second top surface area 114, and the third top surface area 115 are distributed sequentially along the distance direction on both sides of the pickup truck bed cover 10. The two sides of the second top surface area 114 are arc-shaped, and the width of the second top surface area 114 gradually increases from the front end to the rear end of the pickup truck bed cover 10; moreover, the top of the second top surface area 114 is also arc-shaped, and the height of the second top surface area 114 gradually decreases from the front end to the rear end of the pickup truck bed cover 10 until it is at the same height as the first top surface area 113 and the third top surface area 115.

[0045] In this embodiment, the concealing process can be achieved by applying a black coating, i.e., applying black paint or a black layer to the seam; alternatively, it can be achieved by applying a patterned structure to the seam, or drawing a pattern on the seam. Of course, other concealing methods can also be used, which are not listed here.

[0046] It should be noted that the seam is not where the edges of the two carbon fiber fabric pieces touch, but rather where the edges of the two carbon fiber fabric pieces overlap to prevent different carbon fiber fabric pieces from falling off within the same layer. However, this will result in a slight height difference between the edges of the carbon fiber fabric pieces within the same layer. This issue can be perfectly concealed through the concealing design.

[0047] In addition, the outermost carbon fiber fabric layer 111 also includes a fourth carbon fiber fabric block 111d, which is at least disposed in the edge area 116. The seam between the fourth carbon fiber fabric block 111d and the first carbon fiber fabric block 111a is disposed at the corner position between the edge area 116 and the first top surface area 113. The seam between the fourth carbon fiber fabric block 111d and the second carbon fiber fabric block 111b is disposed at the corner position between the edge area 116 and the second top surface area 114. The seam between the fourth carbon fiber fabric block 111d and the third carbon fiber fabric block 111c is disposed at the corner position between the edge area 116 and the third top surface area 115.

[0048] Since the top and edge of the cover 110 are not on the same plane, using different carbon fiber fabrics for the edge area 116 and the top area can avoid wrinkles at the corners. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the seam between the carbon fiber fabric of the edge area 116 and the carbon fiber fabric of the top area is located at the corner (rounded corner junction) between the edge area 116 and the top area. Because the corner area is small and generally not easily noticed by users, the seam at the corner is not easily observed and will not affect the overall aesthetics of the pickup truck bed cover 10.

[0049] Furthermore, the fourth carbon fiber cloth block 111d can be further divided into four carbon fiber cloth blocks. Each of the four side edges of the cover 110 is provided with a separate carbon fiber cloth block, and the seam of the adjacent carbon fiber cloth blocks is set at the corner between the two sides. This can prevent wrinkles from appearing at the side corners and also prevent the seam from being observed.

[0050] In this embodiment, after the cover 110 is laid with carbon fiber cloth, it needs to undergo sanding, repair, polishing, and painting to make the surface of the cover 110 have a higher gloss and better aesthetics. Moreover, in a darker environment, the first step surface 117, the second step surface 118, and the corner positions will appear black, making it difficult to observe the seams; in a brighter environment, the first step surface 117, the second step surface 118, and the corner positions will reflect light, making it difficult to observe the seams.

[0051] As a specific example, the surfaces of the second carbon fiber fabric block 111b and the fourth carbon fiber fabric block 111d have carbon fiber textures, while the surfaces of the first carbon fiber fabric block 111a and the third carbon fiber fabric block 111c are black. Specifically, the top highest point and edge of the cover 110 have carbon fiber textures, which can be diamond patterns, 3K patterns, UD patterns, plain weave, twill weave, etc. The top two sides and two stepped surfaces of the cover 110 are painted black to further highlight the carbon fiber pattern. As another specific example, the surfaces of the first carbon fiber fabric block 111a, the second carbon fiber fabric block 111b, the third carbon fiber fabric block 111c, and the fourth carbon fiber fabric block 111d have carbon fiber textures, while the first stepped surface 117 and the second stepped surface 118 are painted black. Of course, other combinations can also be used.

[0052] like Figure 6 As shown, the pickup truck bed cover 10 also includes a cover 500, which covers the outer side of the cover 110. The cover 500 is made of polypropylene material. The cover 500 is 0.5-2mm thick, elastic, and can provide impact resistance and UV protection, further extending the service life of the pickup truck bed cover 10.

[0053] In this embodiment, the top cover 110 and the bottom cover 120 are bonded together, that is, the bottom surface of the top cover 110 and the top surface of the bottom cover 120 are directly bonded together with an adhesive material, specifically epoxy resin adhesive. The high strength, high toughness, high heat resistance and cold resistance of epoxy resin adhesive are used to prevent the edge warping and detachment of the top cover 110 and the bottom cover 120 after bonding.

[0054] After the top cover 110 and the bottom cover 120 are joined and bonded together, the edges of the top cover 110 and the bottom cover 120 are flush, and the bottom cover 120 supports the top cover 110 at all points, ensuring the structural strength of the plate 100 at all points; moreover, the plate 100 has better overall integrity, just like a one-piece structure.

[0055] Specifically, the bottom cover 120 is made of ABS material. ABS material has high strength, good toughness and light weight. When combined with the top cover 110, which is mainly made of carbon fiber material, it plays a good complementary role and further highlights the light weight of the plate 100.

[0056] like Figure 7 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.

[0057] 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.

[0058] like Figure 8 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.

[0059] It should be noted that the C-shaped insert 130 is not interpreted as the cross-section of the insert being only C-shaped, but rather as a similar shape representation. The insert can also be L-shaped or U-shaped.

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] Furthermore, the pickup truck bed cover 10 in this embodiment is simple to open and close, such as... Figure 9 As shown, the pickup truck bed cover 10 also includes a switch assembly 400, which includes a resilient button unit 410, a first lever 420, a second lever 430, a first traction cable 440, a second traction cable 450, a first resilient locking unit 460, a second resilient locking unit 470, a first fixing piece 480, and a second fixing piece 490. The resilient button unit 410 is connected to the front end of the plate body 100. The first lever 420, the second lever 430, the first traction cable 440, the second traction cable 450, the first resilient locking unit 460, and the second resilient locking unit 470... The first fixing piece 480 and the second fixing piece 490 are disposed on the side of the bottom cover 120 away from the top cover 110, and the first elastic locking unit 460 and the second elastic locking unit 470 are respectively connected to the bottom cover 120, and the first fixing piece 480 and the second fixing piece 490 are respectively connected to the vehicle body; the first elastic locking unit 460 and the second elastic locking unit 470 are respectively located on both sides of the plate 100, and the first fixing piece 480 and the second fixing piece 490 are respectively located on both sides of the plate 100, that is, each side of the plate 100 has an elastic locking unit and a fixing piece.

[0063] The elastic button unit 410 is inserted through the plate 100, and the control end 411 of the elastic button unit 410 protrudes from the front end of the plate 100. The connection end 412 of the elastic button unit 410 is connected to both the first paddle 420 and the second paddle 430. The first paddle 420 and the paddle can be two separate structures or an integral structure.

[0064] Preferably, the first lever 420 and the second lever 430 are two separate structures that do not affect each other and operate independently. Furthermore, the first lever 420 is connected to one end of the first traction line 440, and the other end of the first traction line 440 is connected to the first elastic locking unit 460, which engages with the first fixing plate 480 for locking. Correspondingly, the second lever 430 is connected to one end of the second traction line 450, and the other end of the second traction line 450 is connected to the second elastic locking unit 470, which engages with the second fixing plate 490 for locking.

[0065] When the control terminal 411 of the elastic button unit 410 is pressed, the elastic button unit 410 controls the first traction line 440 and the second traction line 450 to retract via the first paddle 420 and the second paddle 430, respectively, so that the first elastic locking unit 460 separates from the first fixing piece 480, the second elastic locking unit 470 separates from the second fixing piece 490, and the pickup truck bed cover 10 opens.

[0066] When the pickup truck bed cover 10 is closed, the first elastic locking unit 460 locks with the first fixing piece 480, the second elastic locking unit 470 locks with the second fixing piece 490, the first traction line 440 and the second traction line 450 unfold, and the first paddle 420, the second paddle 430 and the elastic button unit 410 reset.

[0067] It should be noted that the two paddles, as well as the traction lines, elastic locking units and fixing plates on both sides of the plate 100 are symmetrically arranged, so that the two sides of the pickup truck bed cover 10 move simultaneously and are evenly stressed during the opening and closing process, making the pickup truck bed cover 10 stable in opening and closing.

[0068] like Figure 10As shown, taking the first elastic locking unit 460 as an example, the first elastic locking unit 460 includes a first mounting base 461, a second mounting base 462, a first swing arm 463, a second swing arm 464, a first connecting post 465, a second connecting post 466, a first torsion spring 467, and a second torsion spring 468. The first mounting base 461 is connected to the bottom cover 120. The second mounting base 462 and the first mounting base 461 are arranged opposite each other, and a transmission space is formed between the second mounting base 462 and the first mounting base 461. The first connecting post 465 and the second connecting post 466 are arranged side by side in the transmission space. The two ends of the first connecting post 465 are respectively connected to the second mounting base 462 and the first mounting base 461, and the two ends of the second connecting post 466 are respectively connected to the second mounting base 462 and the first mounting base 461.

[0069] The transmission end of the first swing arm 463, the second swing arm 464, the first torsion spring 467, and the second torsion spring 468 are disposed within the transmission space. The main body of the first torsion spring 467 is sleeved on the first connecting post 465, and the torsion arm of the first torsion spring 467 is connected to the first swing arm 463. The main body of the second torsion spring 468 is sleeved on the second connecting post 466, and the torsion arm of the second torsion spring 468 is connected to the second swing arm 464. The first traction line 440 is connected to the connecting end of the first swing arm 463. The transmission end of the first swing arm 463 is connected to one end of the second swing arm 464. The other end of the second swing arm 464 is provided with a locking hook 464a. The first fixing plate 480 includes a fixing part 481 and a U-shaped locking rod 482. The fixing part 481 is connected to the vehicle body, and both ends of the U-shaped locking rod 482 are connected to the fixing part 481.

[0070] When the first traction line 440 retracts, the tightening force of the first traction line 440 is transmitted to the second swing arm 464 through the first swing arm 463, the locking hook 464a of the second swing arm 464 is lifted, and the U-shaped locking rod 482 disengages from the locking hook 464a of the second swing arm 464.

[0071] When the first traction line 440 is deployed, the first swing arm 463 is reset under the action of the first torsion spring 467, the second swing arm 464 is reset under the action of the second torsion spring 468, and the locking hook 464a of the second swing arm 464 sinks.

[0072] like Figure 11As shown, the bottom cover 120 has two protrusions 122 on each side, and a gap space is provided between the protrusions 122 and the top cover 110. An inner plate 140 is provided in the gap space. One end of the air spring 310 is connected to the inner plate 140 below the corresponding protrusion 122, and the first mounting base 461 is connected to the inner plate 140 below the corresponding protrusion 122. This design avoids damage to the top cover 110 when drilling and connecting the bottom plate, avoids 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.

[0073] 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 body and a corner bracket assembly, wherein the corner bracket assembly is disposed at the bottom of the plate body and is used to connect the plate body to the vehicle body; The plate includes a first top surface area, a second top surface area, a third top surface area, and an edge 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. A first stepped surface is formed between the second top surface area and the first top surface area, and a second stepped surface is formed between the second top surface area and the third top surface area. The edge area is disposed on the edge of the plate and surrounds the first top surface area, the second top surface area, and the third top surface area. The outer side of the panel includes multiple carbon fiber cloth layers, which are stacked together. The outermost carbon fiber cloth layer includes a first carbon fiber cloth block, a second carbon fiber cloth block, and a third carbon fiber cloth block. The first carbon fiber cloth block is at least located in the first top surface area, the second carbon fiber cloth block is at least located in the second top surface area, and the third carbon fiber cloth block is at least located in the third top surface area. The joint between the first carbon fiber cloth block and the second carbon fiber cloth block is located on the first step surface, and the joint between the third carbon fiber cloth block and the second carbon fiber cloth block is located on the second step surface. The first step surface and the second step surface are treated with concealing.

2. 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 corner bracket assembly is located on the side of the bottom cover away from the top cover. The multiple carbon fiber fabric layers form the structure of the face cover.

3. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The concealing process includes either brushing black or patterning.

4. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The outermost carbon fiber fabric layer also includes a fourth carbon fiber fabric block, which is at least disposed in the edge area. The seam between the fourth carbon fiber fabric block and the first carbon fiber fabric block is disposed at the corner between the edge area and the first top surface area. The seam between the fourth carbon fiber fabric block and the second carbon fiber fabric block is disposed at the corner between the edge area and the second top surface area. The seam between the fourth carbon fiber fabric block and the third carbon fiber fabric block is disposed at the corner between the edge area and the third top surface area.

5. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The surfaces of the second and fourth carbon fiber cloth blocks have carbon fiber textures, while the surfaces of the first and third carbon fiber cloth blocks are black.

6. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The cover also includes at least one fiberglass layer disposed between adjacent carbon fiber cloth layers.

7. 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. Each side of the plate has an air spring and a connecting plate, and the connecting plate is also located at the rear end of the plate. The connecting plate has a first fixing position and a second fixing position arranged in parallel. The first fixing position is located 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.

8. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 7, 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.

9. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The pickup truck bed cover also includes a switch assembly, which includes a resilient button unit, a first lever, a second lever, a first traction cable, a second traction cable, a first resilient locking unit, a second resilient locking unit, a first fixing piece, and a second fixing piece. The resilient button unit is connected to the front end of the plate. The first lever, the second lever, the first traction cable, the second traction cable, the first resilient locking unit, the second resilient locking unit, the first fixing piece, and the second fixing piece are disposed on the side of the bottom cover away from the front cover. The first resilient locking unit and the second resilient locking unit are connected to the bottom cover, and the first fixing piece and the second fixing piece are connected to the vehicle body. The first resilient locking unit and the second resilient locking unit are respectively located on both sides of the plate, and the first fixing piece and the second fixing piece are respectively located on both sides of the plate. The elastic button unit is inserted through the plate body, and the control end of the elastic button unit protrudes from the front end of the plate body. The connection end of the elastic button unit is connected to both the first paddle and the second paddle. The first paddle is also connected to one end of the first traction line, and the other end of the first traction line is drivenly connected to the first elastic locking unit. The first elastic locking unit cooperates with the first fixing piece for locking. The second paddle is also connected to one end of the second traction line, and the other end of the second traction line is drivenly connected to the second elastic locking unit. The second elastic locking unit cooperates with the second fixing piece for locking. When the control end of the elastic button unit is pressed, the elastic button unit controls the first traction cable and the second traction cable to retract via the first and second levers, respectively, causing the first elastic locking unit to separate from the first fixing piece and the second elastic locking unit to separate from the second fixing piece, thus opening the pickup truck bed cover. When the pickup truck bed cover is closed, the first elastic locking unit locks with the first fixing piece and the second elastic locking unit locks with the second fixing piece, the first traction cable and the second traction cable unfold, and the first lever, the second lever, and the elastic button unit reset.

10. The pickup truck bed cover as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The first elastic locking unit includes a first mounting base, a second mounting base, a first swing arm, a second swing arm, a first connecting post, a second connecting post, a first torsion spring, and a second torsion spring. The first mounting base is connected to the bottom cover. The second mounting base and the first mounting base are arranged opposite each other, and a transmission space is formed between the second mounting base and the first mounting base. The first connecting post and the second connecting post are arranged side by side in the transmission space. The two ends of the first connecting post are respectively connected to the second mounting base and the first mounting base. The two ends of the second connecting post are respectively connected to the second mounting base and the first mounting base. The transmission end of the first swing arm, the second swing arm, the first torsion spring, and the second torsion spring are disposed within the transmission space. The main body of the first torsion spring is sleeved on the first connecting post, and the torsion arm of the first torsion spring is connected to the first swing arm. The main body of the second torsion spring is sleeved on the second connecting post, and the torsion arm of the second torsion spring is connected to the second swing arm. The first traction line is connected to the connecting end of the first swing arm, the transmission end of the first swing arm is connected to one end of the second swing arm, and the other end of the second swing arm is provided with a locking hook. The first fixing plate includes a fixing part and a U-shaped locking rod. The fixing part is connected to the vehicle body, and the two ends of the U-shaped locking rod are connected to the fixing part. When the first traction line retracts, the tightening force of the first traction line is transmitted to the second swing arm through the first swing arm, the locking hook of the second swing arm is raised, and the U-shaped locking rod disengages from the locking hook of the second swing arm; when the first traction line unfolds, the first swing arm is reset under the action of the first torsion spring, the second swing arm is reset under the action of the second torsion spring, and the locking hook of the second swing arm sinks.

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