Soft top cover of pickup truck
By designing side rails and a locking system for the flexible cover in the pickup truck soft top, and utilizing structures such as plungers, rods, springs, and pull ropes, the problems of air turbulence and noise when the pickup truck soft top is closed are solved, achieving effective locking and noise reduction.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423271165.0
- 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
Existing soft-top covers on pickup trucks generate air turbulence and noise when closed, and lack effective locking mechanisms, leading to increased noise and insufficient safety during driving.
A pickup truck soft-top cover system including a first side rail and a second side rail was designed. By setting up a flexible cover and a rear end component, the first component and the second component are used to lock the cover between the truck bed and the flexible cover. The system adopts structures such as plungers, rods, springs and pull ropes to simplify operation and reduce noise.
It achieves effective locking between the pickup truck bed cover and the flexible cover, with a simple structure, easy operation, and significantly reduces noise during driving.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pickup truck cover technology, specifically to a pickup truck soft top cover. 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, when pickup truck soft tops are closed, they generate significant air turbulence and resistance, especially at high speeds. Existing soft tops also lack the ability to lock the soft top to the pickup truck bed, resulting in increased noise from the cover during driving and a lack of safety. 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 top cover 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 top cover for a pickup truck, comprising a first side rail and a second side rail, the first side rail and the second side rail being mounted on the pickup truck bed, a flexible cover being provided between the first side rail and the second side rail, the flexible cover being provided with a rear end component, a first component being provided between the first end of the rear end component and the first side rail, and / or, a first component being provided between the second end of the rear end component and the second side rail.
[0006] Furthermore, the first component includes a first housing, a first plunger is disposed inside the first housing, one end of the first plunger is connected to a first side rail and / or a second side rail, and the other end of the first plunger is provided with a first rod, and a first spring is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the first rod.
[0007] Furthermore, the first housing is provided with several second blocks, which are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first housing. The first plunger is provided with several first grooves, and the second blocks are disposed in the first grooves. The first grooves slide along the direction from the first end to the second end of the first housing.
[0008] Furthermore, a third block is provided at the first end of the first housing, and the second end of the third block abuts against the first end of the first plunger.
[0009] Furthermore, a second spring is provided at the top of the third block.
[0010] Furthermore, the first side rail and / or the second side rail are provided with a first latching channel.
[0011] Furthermore, the first side rail and / or the second side rail are provided with a fourth block, and the fourth block is provided with a second latching channel.
[0012] Furthermore, the first component includes a second housing, within which a second plunger is disposed. One end of the second plunger is connected to a first side rail and / or a second side rail. A second groove is provided at the first end of the second plunger, and a third groove is provided at the second end of the second plunger. A fifth block is disposed within the second groove, and a third spring is provided on the top of the fifth block. A fourth spring is provided between the third groove and the second end of the second housing. A sixth block is disposed at one end of the second plunger, and the sixth block is slidably disposed at one end of the sixth block. A pull rope is provided at one end of the sixth block.
[0013] Furthermore, the first component includes a third housing, one end of which is provided with a third housing, and a third plunger is provided in the third housing. The third plunger is slidably disposed inside the third housing. The first end of the first plunger is connected to a first side rail or a second side rail, and the second end of the third plunger is provided with a second rod. A fifth spring is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the second rod.
[0014] Furthermore, the second end of the second rod extends to the outside of the third housing, and a pull rope is provided at the second end of the second rod.
[0015] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are: the first component realizes the locking between the pickup truck bed cover and the flexible cover, which is simple in structure, easy to operate, and reduces the noise of the flexible cover during the pickup truck's driving process. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of the present invention;
[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the first and second side rails of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 1 of the first component of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of the first component of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 2 of the latch assembly of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 3 of the first component of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Embodiment 4 of the first component of this utility model.
[0023] Reference numerals: 10, first side rail; 20, second side rail; 30, flexible cover; 301, rear end component;
[0024] 40. First component; 401. First housing; 402. First plunger; 403. First rod; 404. First spring; 405. Second block; 406. First groove; 407. Third block; 408. Second spring; 409. First latching channel; 410. Fourth block; 411. Second latching channel; 412. Second housing; 413. Second plunger; 414. Second groove; 415. Third groove; 416. Fifth block; 417. Third spring; 418. Fourth spring; 419. Sixth block; 420. Pull cord; 421. Third housing; 422. Seventh block; 423. Third plunger; 424. Second rod; 425. Fifth spring. Detailed Implementation
[0025] 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.
[0026] Example 1, referring to Figure 1 and 2 As shown, a soft top cover for a pickup truck is provided, including a first side rail 10 and a second side rail 20. The first side rail 10 and the second side rail 20 are mounted on the pickup truck bed. Mounting clamps are provided between the first side rail 10 and the second side rail 20 and the pickup truck bed. The first side rail 10 and the second side rail 20 are mounted on the left and right sides of the pickup truck bed via the mounting clamps. Front end members are provided on both the left and right sides of the front end of the flexible cover 30, with the front end members on both sides facing the corresponding first side rail 10 and second side rail 20. Each component is equipped with a plug. The front end component completes the installation of the front end of the flexible cover 30 with the first side rail 10 and the second side rail 20 by inserting the plug into the first side rail 10 and the second side rail 20. The rear end of the flexible cover 30 is provided with a rear end component 301. The flexible cover 30 is rectangular or trapezoidal in shape. The rear end component 301 is provided with a first component 40 facing the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. The first component 40 is used to lock the rear end of the flexible cover 30 with the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20.
[0027] like Figure 3As shown in Embodiment 1 of the first component 40, the first component 40 includes a first housing 401, which is connected to the rear end component 301. The connection method includes, but is not limited to, integral molding, welding, bonding, and screw connection. A first plunger 402 is provided at the connection point between the first housing 401 and the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. The first plunger 402 is slidably disposed within the first housing 401 along both the left and right ends. One end of the first plunger 402 extends into the interior of the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20, thereby completing the connection between the first plunger 402 and the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. The rail 20 is locked. The other end of the first plunger 402 is provided with a first rod 403. One end of the first rod 403 is connected to the first plunger 402. The connection between the first rod 403 and the first plunger 402 can be made in a way that includes, but is not limited to, integral molding, welding, bonding, and screw connection. The other end of the first rod 403 extends to the outside of the first housing 401. The outer peripheral wall of the rod part of the first rod 403 located inside the first housing 401 is fitted with a first spring 404. The rod part of the first rod 403 located outside the first housing 401 is provided with a through hole, and a pull rope 420 is provided in the through hole to facilitate pulling the first rod 403.
[0028] like Figure 4As shown in Embodiment 2 of the first component 40, the first component 40 includes a first housing 401, which is connected to the rear end component 301. The connection method includes, but is not limited to, integral molding, welding, bonding, and screw connection. A first plunger 402 is provided at the connection point between the first housing 401 and the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. The first plunger 402 is slidably disposed within the first housing 401 along both the left and right ends. One end of the first plunger 402 extends into the interior of the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20, thereby locking the first plunger 402 with the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. The front and rear ends of the portion of the first plunger 402 placed within the first housing 401 are provided with... A first groove 406 is provided, and a second block 405 is disposed within the first housing 401. The second block 405 is fixedly connected to the first housing 401, and the connection method includes, but is not limited to, integral molding, welding, bonding, and screw connection. When the first plunger 402 slides, the connection between the first groove 406 and the second block 405 provides auxiliary guidance for the movement of the first plunger 402 within the first housing 401. A third block 407 is provided at the end of the first housing 401 where the plunger extends into the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. The third block 407 slides up and down inside the first housing 401, and the bottom of the third block 407 extends outside the first housing 401. A second... The initial state of the spring 408 and the third block 407 is the locked state, that is, the initial state of the third block 407 is to block the first plunger 402 from moving toward the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. In use, when it is necessary to lock the rear end member 301 with the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20, the thickness pressing member is pressed first to make the rear end member 301 flush with the front end of the flexible cover 30. When the rear end member 301 moves downward and drives the first housing 401 to move downward, the third block 407 receives an upward supporting force, causing the third block 407 to move toward the top of the first housing 401 until the third block 407 moves from the locked state to the unlocked position, that is, the third block 407 no longer blocks the first plunger 402. At this time, the first spring 404, sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the first rod 403, pushes the first plunger 402 toward the first latching channel 409 of the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20 through its own reciprocating force, thereby completing the locking between the first plunger 402 and the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20, and completing the installation of the rear end component 301 with the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. When it is necessary to unlock the rear end component 301 from the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20, the pull rope 420 provided on the first rod 403 is pulled, and the pulling force of the pull rope 420 drives the first plunger 402 from the first latching channel 409 of the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20 into the interior of the first housing 401.The reciprocating force of the second spring 408 causes the third block 407 to move downwards back to its initial state, thereby blocking the first plunger 402 and preventing it from moving into the first latching channel 409 of the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20 under the action of the first spring 404.
[0029] like Figure 5 As shown in Embodiment 2 of the latching channel, a fourth block 410 is provided on the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. The fourth block 410 is provided with a first latching channel 409. In use, the fourth block 410 is first installed in the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. The connection methods between the fourth block 410 and the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20 include, but are not limited to, screw connection, welding, integral molding, bonding, and riveting. A latching channel 409 is provided at one end of the fourth block 410 near the rear end member 301. The second latching channel 411 is positioned so that when it is necessary to lock the rear end member 301 to the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20, the rear end member 301 is first pressed to align it with the front end of the flexible cover 30. When the rear end member 301 moves downward and drives the first housing 401 downward, the third block 407 receives an upward supporting force, causing it to move towards the top of the first housing 401 until it moves from the locked position to the unlocked position. The third block 407 no longer obstructs the first plunger 402. At this time, the first spring 404, sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the first rod 403, pushes the first plunger 402 toward the second latching channel 411 of the fourth block 410 through its own reciprocating force, thereby completing the locking between the first plunger 402 and the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. After the installation of the rear end component 301 with the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20 is completed, when it is necessary to install the rear end component 301 with the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20... When the second side rail 20 is unlocked, the pull rope 420 on the first rod 403 is pulled. The pull of the pull rope 420 causes the first plunger 402 to move from the second latch channel 411 of the fourth block 410 to the inside of the first housing 401. The reciprocating force of the second spring 408 causes the third block 407 to move downward back to its initial state, thereby blocking the first plunger 402 and preventing the first plunger 402 from moving towards the second latch channel 411 under the action of the first spring 404.
[0030] like Figure 6As shown in Embodiment 3 of the first component, the first component 40 includes a second housing 412, which is connected to the rear end component 301. The connection method includes, but is not limited to, integral molding, welding, bonding, and screw connection. A second plunger 413 is provided at the connection point between the second housing 412 and the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. The second plunger 413 is slidably disposed within the second housing 412 along both the left and right ends. One end of the second plunger 413 extends into the interior of the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20, thereby locking the second plunger 413 with the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. The end of the second plunger 413 near the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20 is provided with... There is a second groove 414. The initial state of the second groove 414 includes a horizontal groove and a vertical groove, which are connected. When the second groove 414 is in its initial state, a fifth block 416 is installed in the vertical groove. The fifth block 416 includes a horizontal block and a vertical block. In its initial state, the horizontal block abuts against the front end of the second plunger 413, and the vertical block extends downwards along the height direction of the second housing 412 to the outside of the second housing 412. A third spring 417 is installed on the top of the vertical block. A third groove 415 is installed at the other end of the second plunger 413 facing the interior of the second housing 412. A fourth spring 418 is installed at the bottom of the third groove 415 facing the other end of the second housing 412. A sixth spring 418 is installed at the right end of the second plunger 413. Block 419, the sixth block 419 extends to the right end of the second housing 412 and is slidably disposed inside the second housing 412 in the left-right direction. A pull rope 420 is provided at one end of the sixth block 419 extending outside the second housing 412. In use, when it is necessary to lock the second plunger 413 with the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20, the rear end member 301 is pressed first, making it flush with the front end of the flexible cover 30. When the rear end member 301 moves downwards and drives the second housing 412 downwards, the fifth block 416 receives an upward supporting force, causing the fifth block 416 to move towards the top of the second housing 412. Block 416 moves toward the top of the second housing 412 until the horizontal block of the fifth block 416 no longer obstructs the second plunger 413. At this time, the third spring 417 provided in the third groove 415 pushes the second plunger 413 toward the first latching channel 409 of the first side rail 10 and the second side rail 20 or the second latching channel 411 provided in the fourth block 410 through its own reciprocating force, thereby completing the locking between the second plunger 413 and the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. A connecting groove is provided at the connection between the second plunger 413 and the sixth block 419. The sixth block 419 is slidably connected in the connecting groove. The connecting surface between the connecting groove and the sixth block 419 is an inclined surface. The sixth block 419 is provided with an inclined surface adapted to connect with the inclined surface.When the second plunger 413 moves toward the first latching channel 409 or the second latching channel 411 provided by the fourth block 410, the inclined surface of the connecting groove and the inclined surface of the sixth block 419 cooperate to move the connecting groove and the sixth block 419 toward the interior of the second housing 412, thereby completing the installation of the rear end component 301 with the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. When it is necessary to unlock the rear end component 301 from the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20, the sixth block 419 is pulled toward the second housing 412 by the pull rope 420. The sixth block 419, driven by the pull rope 420, moves towards the rear end of the second housing 412. Through the engagement of the inclined surface of the connecting groove and the line surface of the sixth block 419, the second plunger 413 moves until it completely disengages from the first latching channel 409 or the second latching channel 411 provided by the fourth block 410. At this point, the spring at the top of the fifth block 416, through its reciprocating force, moves the fifth block 416 towards the bottom of the second housing 412 until the horizontal block of the fifth block 416 again blocks the second plunger 413, thus completing the unlocking action between the second plunger 413 and the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20.
[0031] like Figure 7 As shown in Embodiment 4 of the first component 40, the first component 40 includes a third housing 421, which is connected to the rear end component 301. The connection method includes, but is not limited to, integral molding, welding, bonding, and screw connection. The rear end of the third housing 421 is provided with the third housing 421. A seventh block 422 is adjustablely installed with the third housing 421. The seventh block 422 is provided with a mounting hole facing the third housing 421. The third housing 421 is provided with a waist-shaped adjustment hole. The seventh block 422 is installed by placing the mounting hole and the waist-shaped adjustment hole flush, and then screwing the screw into the mounting hole. This completes the installation of the seventh block 422 and the third housing 421. The seventh block 422 is adjusted by placing it flush with the mounting hole and the waist-shaped adjustment hole. The third plunger 423 is then installed inside the third housing 421. A second rod 424 is provided at the end of the third plunger 423 away from the first side rail 10 and / or the second side rail 20. A fifth spring 425 is provided between the second rod 424 and the interior of the third housing 421. The reciprocating force of the fifth spring 425 enables the connection between the third plunger 423 and the first latching channel 409 or the second latching channel 411.
[0032] In this embodiment, the first component 40 is used to lock the pickup truck bed cover and the flexible cover 30 together. The structure is simple, the operation is convenient, and the noise of the flexible cover 30 during the pickup truck's operation is reduced.
[0033] 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 top cover for a pickup truck, comprising a first side rail (10) and a second side rail (20), characterized in that: The first side rail (10) and the second side rail (20) are mounted on the pickup truck bed. A flexible cover (30) is provided between the first side rail (10) and the second side rail (20). The flexible cover (30) is provided with a rear end member (301). A first component (40) is provided between the first end of the rear end member (301) and the first side rail (10), and / or, a first component (40) is provided between the second end of the rear end member (301) and the second side rail (20).
2. The soft top cover for a pickup truck according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first component (40) includes a first housing (401), a first plunger (402) is disposed inside the first housing (401), one end of the first plunger (402) is connected to a first side rail (10) and / or a second side rail (20), and the other end of the first plunger (402) is provided with a first rod (403), and a first spring (404) is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the first rod (403).
3. A pickup truck soft top cover according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first housing (401) is provided with a plurality of second blocks (405), the second blocks (405) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first housing (401), the first plunger (402) is provided with a plurality of first grooves (406), the second blocks (405) are disposed in the first grooves (406), and the first grooves (406) slide along the direction from the first end to the second end of the first housing (401).
4. A soft-top cover for a pickup truck according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first end of the first housing (401) is provided with a third block (407), and the second end of the third block (407) abuts against the first end of the first plunger (402).
5. A pickup truck soft top cover according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second spring (408) is provided on the top of the third block (407).
6. A pickup truck soft top cover according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first side rail (10) and / or the second side rail (20) are provided with a first latching channel (409).
7. A pickup truck soft top cover according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The first side rail (10) and / or the second side rail (20) are provided with a fourth block (410), and the fourth block (410) is provided with a second latching channel (411).
8. A pickup truck soft top cover according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first component (40) includes a second housing (412), a second plunger (413) is provided inside the second housing (412), one end of the second plunger (413) is connected to the first side rail (10) and / or the second side rail (20), a second groove (414) is provided at the first end of the second plunger (413), a third groove (415) is provided at the second end of the second plunger (413), a fifth block (416) is provided inside the second groove (414), a third spring (417) is provided at the top of the fifth block (416), a fourth spring (418) is provided between the third groove (415) and the second end of the second housing (412), a sixth block (419) is provided at one end of the second plunger (413), the sixth block (419) is slidably provided at one end of the sixth block (419), and a pull rope (420) is provided at one end of the sixth block (419).
9. A soft-top cover for a pickup truck according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first component (40) includes a third housing (421), one end of which is provided with a seventh block (422). The third housing (421) is provided with a third plunger (423), which is slidably disposed inside the third housing (421). The first end of the third plunger (423) is connected to a first side rail (10) or a second side rail (20). The second end of the third plunger (423) is provided with a second rod (424), and a fifth spring (425) is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the second rod (424).
10. A soft top cover for a pickup truck according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second end of the second rod (424) extends to the outside of the third housing (421), and the second end of the second rod (424) is provided with a pull rope (420).