Soft folding cover of pickup truck
By combining a support frame and a flexible hood, and using components to assist in pivoting and folding, the problem of complex pickup truck hood installation is solved, achieving the effects of simplified installation and improved stability and aesthetics.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423271173.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-30
AI Technical Summary
The existing pickup truck hood hinges cannot be removed, the installation is complicated and the structure is rough, making them inconvenient to use.
The design incorporates a support frame and a flexible hood. The hood is folded by pivoting with the assistance of the first and second components, and the combination of the rubber strip, locking protrusions, and locking grooves enables the hood to unfold and fold, improving stability and aesthetics.
It simplifies the installation and removal process of the hood, improves its service life and the stability of the overall structure, and enhances its aesthetics.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pickup truck hood technology, specifically to a soft folding hood for pickup trucks. Background Technology
[0002] Pickup trucks are characterized by sedan-like comfort, powerful performance, and superior cargo-carrying capacity and off-road capability compared to sedans. With the growth and expansion of the private sector in China's urban and rural areas, and the rapid development of the logistics industry in small and medium-sized cities, the demand for pickup trucks is increasing as a replacement for agricultural vehicles, minibuses, and mini-trucks. The "suitable for both passengers and cargo" pickup truck is gaining increasing acceptance in second- and third-tier cities and relatively affluent rural areas.
[0003] Currently, pickup truck hoods typically use hinges to achieve the folding and unfolding action between adjacent panels. Existing hinges are usually not removable, are complex to install, have a relatively rough structure, and are inconvenient to use. Summary of the Invention
[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a soft folding hood for pickup trucks to solve the above-mentioned problems.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a soft folding hood for a pickup truck, comprising a support frame connected to the top of the truck bed, the support frame being covered with a flexible hood, the flexible hood being pivotally folded along the rear of the truck bed to the driver's side, and a first component and a second component being provided on both sides of the support frame along the direction of the truck bed, the width of the first component being less than or equal to the width of the second component.
[0006] Furthermore, the support frame includes at least a first part, a second part, and a third part.
[0007] Furthermore, the first component includes a first block, a second block, and a third block. The first end of the first block is connected to the second end of the first part of the support frame, the second end of the first block is connected to the first end of the second block, the second end of the second block is connected to the first end of the third block, and the second end of the third block is connected to the second part.
[0008] Furthermore, the second end of the first block is provided with a first rod, the first end and the second end of the second block are both provided with a first groove, the first end of the third block is provided with a second rod, the first groove at the first end of the second block is connected to the first rod, and the first groove at the second end of the second block is connected to the second rod.
[0009] Furthermore, a third rod is provided between the second blocks placed on both sides of the support frame.
[0010] Furthermore, the third block is provided with a fourth block. The first and second ends of the fourth block are both provided with a second groove. The second groove at the first end of the fourth block is connected to the first rod, and the second groove at the second end of the fourth block is connected to the second rod. A third rod is provided between the two fourth blocks.
[0011] Furthermore, the first component includes a fifth block, a sixth block, and a seventh block. The first end of the fifth block is connected to the second end of the second part of the support frame, the second end of the fifth block is connected to the first end of the sixth block, the second end of the sixth block is connected to the first end of the seventh block, and the second end of the seventh block is connected to the third part.
[0012] Furthermore, the second end of the fifth block is provided with a fourth rod, the first and second ends of the sixth block are both provided with a third groove, the first end of the seventh block is provided with a fifth rod, the third groove at the first end of the sixth block is connected to the fourth rod, and the third groove at the second end of the sixth block is connected to the fifth rod.
[0013] Furthermore, a sixth rod is provided between the sixth blocks placed on both sides of the support frame.
[0014] Furthermore, the sixth block is provided with an eighth block. The first and second ends of the eighth block are both provided with a fourth groove. The fourth groove at the first end of the eighth block is connected to the fourth rod, and the fourth groove at the second end of the eighth block is connected to the fifth rod. The sixth rod is provided between the two eighth blocks.
[0015] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows: the first panel and the second panel can be unfolded and folded by the abutting part provided in the first cavity inside the adhesive strip. By setting the thickness of the adhesive strip to be greater than the thickness of the panel, the tensile strength of the adhesive strip on the side of the pickup truck body is improved when folding, preventing the adhesive strip on the side of the pickup truck body from deforming or breaking during long-term use, which would affect the overall folding effect and improve the service life of the adhesive strip. At the same time, the abutting cooperation between the locking protrusion and the locking groove enables the first panel and the second panel to be misaligned when unfolded, thereby improving the stability of the overall structure. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the flexible vehicle cover of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first part, the second part, and the third part of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of W1>W2 of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of W1=W2 in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first component of this utility model in Embodiment 1;
[0021] Figure 6 An exploded view of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of the first component of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 2 of the first component of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of the second component of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 2 of the second component of this utility model.
[0025] Reference numerals: 10, support frame; 101, first part; 102, second part; 103, third part; 20, flexible cover; 30, first assembly; 301, first block; 302, second block; 303, third block; 304, first rod; 305, first groove; 306, second rod; 307, third rod; 308, fourth block; 309, second groove; 40, second assembly; 401, fifth block; 402, sixth block; 403, seventh block; 404, fourth rod; 405, third groove; 406, fifth rod; 407, sixth rod; 408, eighth block; 409, fourth groove. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Identical components are indicated by the same reference numerals. It should be noted that the terms "front," "rear," "left," "right," "upper," and "lower" used in the following description refer to directions in the accompanying drawings, and the terms "bottom surface," "top surface," "inner," and "outer" refer to directions toward or away from the geometric center of a specific component, respectively.
[0027] Example 1, referring to Figure 1-3As shown, a soft-folding hood for a pickup truck is provided, wherein the hood is used to cover the top of the pickup truck bed, the pickup truck bed is a bed with a top opening, including a support frame 10, on which a flexible hood 20 is disposed. When folded, the support frame 10 pivots along the rear to front direction of the bed. The overall frame of the support frame 10 is a trapezoidal or rectangular frame. Both sides of the support frame 10 along the direction of the bed include at least a first part 101, a second part 102, and a third part 103. A first component 30 is disposed between the first part 101 and the second part 102, with a width of W1. The first component 30 assists the first part 101 in pivoting towards the second part 102. A second component 40 is disposed between the second part 101 and the third part 103, with the first component 30 assisting the combination of the first part 101 and the second part 102 in pivoting towards the third part 103. The width of the second component 40 is W2, where the width of the first component 30 is less than the width of the second component 40, i.e., W1. <W2。
[0028] like Figure 4 As shown in Embodiment 2, the width of the first component 30 and the second component 40 is provided on both sides of the support frame 10 along the direction of the carriage. Let the width of the first component 30 be W1. The first component 30 is used for the pivoting action of the support frame 10. The support frame 10 also includes at least one second component 40. Let the width of the second component 40 be W2. The width of the first component 30 is equal to the width of the second component 40, that is, W1=W2.
[0029] like Figure 5As shown in Embodiment 1 of the first component 30, the first component 30 includes a first block 301, a second block 302, and a third block 303. The first end of the first block 301 is connected to the second end of the first portion 101 of the support frame 10. The connection methods between the first end of the first block 301 and the first portion 101 of the support frame 10 include, but are not limited to, insertion, riveting, welding, bolting, and snap-fitting. The second end of the first block 301 is connected to the first end of the second block 302. The connection methods between the second end of the first block 301 and the first end of the second block 302 include, but are not limited to, insertion, riveting, welding, bolting, and snap-fitting. The second end of the second block 302... The second end of the second block 302 is connected to the first end of the third block 303. The connection methods between the second end of the second block 302 and the first end of the third block 303 include, but are not limited to, plugging, riveting, welding, bolting, and snapping. The second end of the third block 303 is connected to the second part 102. The connection methods between the third block 303 and the second part 102 of the support frame 10 include, but are not limited to, plugging, riveting, welding, bolting, and snapping. A third rod 307 is provided between the second blocks 302 at the left and right ends of the support frame 10. The third rod 307 is used to fix the opposing second blocks 302. The third rod 307 is provided with a through groove, and an accessory is provided in the through groove.
[0030] like Figure 6 As shown, the second end of the first block 301 is provided with a first rod 304, the first end and the second end of the second block 302 are both provided with a first groove 305, the first end of the third block 303 is provided with a second rod 306, the first groove 305 of the first end of the second block 302 is connected to the first rod 304, and the connection method between the first rod 304 and the first groove 305 includes but is not limited to snap-fit and plug-in, the first groove 305 of the second end of the second block 302 is connected to the second rod 306, and the connection method between the second rod 306 and the second groove 309 includes but is not limited to snap-fit and plug-in.
[0031] like Figure 7 As shown in Embodiment 2 of the first component 30, a fourth block 308 is provided on one side of the second block 302. The connection method between the fourth block 308 and the third block 303 includes, but is not limited to, plugging and snapping. Both the front and rear ends of the fourth block 308 are provided with a second groove 309. The second groove 309 at the front end of the fourth block 308 is snapped with the part of the first rod 304 extending to the outside of the first groove 305. The second groove 309 at the rear end of the fourth block 308 is snapped with the part of the second rod 306 extending to the outside of the first groove 305. A third rod 307 is provided between the two opposing fourth blocks 308.
[0032] like Figure 8As shown in Embodiment 1 of the second component 40, the second component 40 includes a fifth block 401, a sixth block 402, and a seventh block 403. The first end of the fifth block 401 is connected to the second end of the second part 102 of the support frame 10. The connection method between the first end of the fifth block 401 and the support frame 10 includes, but is not limited to, snap-fit and plug-in. The second end of the fifth block 401 is connected to the first end of the sixth block 402. The connection method between the second end of the fifth block 401 and the first end of the sixth block 402 includes, but is not limited to, snap-fit and plug-in. The second end of the sixth block 402 is connected to the first end of the seventh block 403. The second end of the sixth block 402 is connected to the first end of the seventh block 403. The connection methods of the first end of the seven blocks 403 include, but are not limited to, snap-fit and plug-in. The second end of the seventh block 403 is connected to the third part 103. The connection methods of the second end of the seventh block 403 and the third part 103 include, but are not limited to, snap-fit and plug-in. The second end of the fifth block 401 is provided with a fourth rod 404. The first end and the second end of the sixth block 402 are both provided with a third groove 405. The first end of the seventh block 403 is provided with a fifth rod 406. The third groove 405 of the first end of the sixth block 402 is snap-fitted or plugged into the fourth rod 404. The third groove 405 of the second end of the sixth block 402 is snap-fitted or plugged into the fifth rod 406.
[0033] like Figure 9 As shown in Embodiment 2, the connection between the sixth rod 407 and the sixth block 402 is described. In this embodiment, the sixth block 402 is provided with an eighth block 408. The first and second ends of the eighth block 408 are both provided with a fourth groove 409. The fourth groove 409 at the first end of the eighth block 408 is connected to the fourth rod 404, and the fourth groove 409 at the second end of the eighth block 408 is connected to the fifth rod 406. The sixth rod 407 is provided between the two eighth blocks 408.
[0034] In this embodiment, the first and second parts of the left and right ends of the support frame are installed using the first component. The first part pivots toward the second part with the assistance of the first component. Then, the second part is installed with the third part via the second component. The combination of the first and second parts pivots toward the third part with the assistance of the second component, thereby completing the transformation between the flexible hood and the support frame in the unfolded and folded states. This makes the first, second, and third parts in both unfolded and folded states flatter, improving the overall aesthetics of the flexible hood after folding. At the same time, the first and second components enable the state transformation of the first, second, and third parts. The structure is simple, making it convenient for installers to align and install and disassemble, improving overall installation efficiency and facilitating later maintenance.
[0035] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A soft-folding hood for a pickup truck, characterized in that: Includes a support frame (10) connected to the top of the carriage, the support frame (10) being covered with a flexible cover (20), the flexible cover (20) being pivotally folded along the rear of the carriage to the driver's side, and a first component (30) and a second component (40) being provided on both sides of the support frame (10) along the direction of the carriage, the width of the first component (30) being less than or equal to the width of the second component (40).
2. The soft-folding hood for a pickup truck according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (10) includes at least a first part (101), a second part (102) and a third part (103).
3. A pickup truck soft-folding hood according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first component (30) includes a first block (301), a second block (302) and a third block (303). The first end of the first block (301) is connected to the second end of the first part (101) of the support frame (10). The second end of the first block (301) is connected to the first end of the second block (302). The second end of the second block (302) is connected to the first end of the third block (303). The second end of the third block (303) is connected to the second part (102).
4. A pickup truck soft-folding hood according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first block (301) has a first rod (304) at its second end, the second block (302) has a first groove (305) at both its first and second ends, the third block (303) has a second rod (306) at its first end, the first groove (305) at the first end of the second block (302) is connected to the first rod (304), and the first groove (305) at the second end of the second block (302) is connected to the second rod (306).
5. A pickup truck folding hood according to claim 4, characterized in that: A third rod (307) is provided between the second block (302) on both sides of the support frame (10).
6. A pickup truck folding hood according to claim 4, characterized in that: The third block (303) is provided with a fourth block (308). The first end and the second end of the fourth block (308) are both provided with a second groove (309). The second groove (309) at the first end of the fourth block (308) is connected to the first rod (304). The second groove (309) at the second end of the fourth block (308) is connected to the second rod (306). A third rod (307) is provided between the two fourth blocks (308).
7. A pickup truck folding hood according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second component (40) includes a fifth block (401), a sixth block (402) and a seventh block (403). The first end of the fifth block (401) is connected to the second end of the second part (102) of the support frame (10). The second end of the fifth block (401) is connected to the first end of the sixth block (402). The second end of the sixth block (402) is connected to the first end of the seventh block (403). The second end of the seventh block (403) is connected to the third part (103).
8. A pickup truck folding hood according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second end of the fifth block (401) is provided with a fourth rod (404), the first end and the second end of the sixth block (402) are both provided with a third groove (405), the first end of the seventh block (403) is provided with a fifth rod (406), the third groove (405) of the first end of the sixth block (402) is connected to the fourth rod (404), and the third groove (405) of the second end of the sixth block (402) is connected to the fifth rod (406).
9. A pickup truck folding hood according to claim 7, characterized in that: A sixth rod (407) is provided between the sixth blocks (402) placed on both sides of the support frame (10).
10. A pickup truck soft-folding hood according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sixth block (402) is provided with an eighth block (408). The first end and the second end of the eighth block (408) are both provided with a fourth groove (409). The fourth groove (409) at the first end of the eighth block (408) is connected to the fourth rod (404). The fourth groove (409) at the second end of the eighth block (408) is connected to the fifth rod (406). A sixth rod (407) is provided between the two eighth blocks (408).