Pickup trunk tray
By designing a sliding rail system and flexible hook components on the pickup truck's tailgate tray, the tray can be automatically locked or unlocked, solving the problem of requiring tools in existing technologies and improving ease of use.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520389127.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-06
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-06
AI Technical Summary
The existing pickup truck tail tray requires tools to lock or unlock, which is inconvenient, especially when the tools are lost.
A pickup truck tail tray was designed, which adopts a spaced slide rail system. The slide rail is embedded with a support plate, and an elastic hook assembly is installed on the pull block. The slide rail is automatically locked or unlocked by the deformation of the elastic hook assembly, avoiding the use of additional tools.
It enables automatic locking or unlocking of the tray, improving ease of use and avoiding operational difficulties caused by lost tools.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pickup truck tail tray technology, and in particular to a pickup truck tail tray. Background Technology
[0002] Pickup trucks typically feature an open-top cargo bed behind the cab, making it a light-duty truck with the cargo bed side panels integrated with the cab. The rear cargo bed of a pickup truck is usually an undivided area. As user needs for the functionality of the pickup truck rear cargo bed become increasingly diverse, the demand for cargo bed pallets is growing. A cargo bed pallet is a detachable pallet tool used to facilitate loading and unloading of goods from the rear cargo bed of a pickup truck. Currently, the most common pallet type is a push-pull structure. Guide pulleys on guide rails support and guide the pallet's movement. When pushing the pallet back to its original position, it needs to be locked to prevent the risk of uncontrolled sliding. Existing technologies primarily use keys or manual rotation to lock the pallet, requiring manual operation for locking or unlocking. If these tools are lost, locking or unlocking the pallet becomes difficult, resulting in poor convenience. Utility Model Content
[0003] (I) Technical Issues
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a pickup truck tailgate tray, which solves the problem in the prior art that tools are needed to manually operate the locking or unlocking state of the tray.
[0005] (II) Technical Solution
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0007] A pickup truck tailgate tray includes a spaced-apart slide rail system. The slide rail system includes fixed slide rails and slide rails that slide relative to the fixed slide rails. Multiple support plates are embedded in the two slide rails and laid sequentially along their length. A connecting plate is installed between the two fixed slide rails and spaced along their length. Multiple guide pulleys are spaced apart on the connecting plate, and the slide rails and the support plates are in rolling cooperation with the guide pulleys. Pull blocks are installed at the ends of the two slide rails. Elastic hook assemblies are installed on the pull blocks. Limit blocks are fixed at both ends of the connecting plate located on one side of the pull block. When the pull block moves with the elastic hook assemblies, it can separate from or be locked relative to the limit blocks.
[0008] Preferably, the elastic hook assembly includes a first elastic rod that is slidably mounted on the pull block at intervals, a second elastic rod that is vertically fixed on the two first elastic rods, a limit hook that is rotatably mounted on both ends of the second elastic rod, a positioning plate that is fixed on the pull block, the limit hook that is rotatably mounted on the positioning plate, and a torsion spring that is also mounted on the positioning plate, the spring arm of the torsion spring being connected to a part of the limit hook that is off the axis of rotation.
[0009] Preferably, the fixed slide rail is provided with a guide slide, the slide rail includes a sliding part extending into the guide slide, the sliding part is provided with guide rollers and first correction bearings located on both sides of the guide rollers at intervals, the guide rollers and the first correction bearings are in rolling cooperation with each other relative to the guide slide, and the rotation direction of the first correction bearings is spatially perpendicular to the rotation direction of the guide rollers.
[0010] Preferably, a second correction bearing is installed at the end of the fixed slide rail, and the second correction bearing is in rolling engagement with the slide rail.
[0011] Preferably, the guide slide has an opening, and the first correction bearing rolls into the opening: the width of the guide roller is greater than the width of the opening.
[0012] Preferably, the guide pulley includes a mounting bracket mounted on the connecting plate, and a plurality of rotating wheels are rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket.
[0013] Preferably, the fixed slide rail includes a mounting base, the guide slide is integrated on the mounting base, a first connecting groove located on one side of the guide pulley and a second connecting groove on the side away from the guide pulley are provided between the mounting base and the guide slide, and a third connecting groove with an outward opening is also provided on the side of the second connecting groove, and the bearing plate is installed in the third connecting groove.
[0014] Preferably, the sliding rail includes a sliding recess that cooperates with the guide slide. One side of the sliding recess is provided with a support portion that rolls with the guide pulley. The sliding portion is located in the sliding recess. The other side of the sliding recess is provided with a connecting portion. The support portion has a laterally extending mounting groove. The support portion also has a through fourth connecting groove. The connecting portion has an upwardly communicating fifth connecting groove and a through sixth connecting groove. The pulling block is mounted on the fourth connecting groove and the sixth connecting groove via a connector.
[0015] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0016] By installing a pull block at the end of the sliding rail, and then mounting the elastic hook assembly on the pull block, the sliding rail moves relative to the fixed sliding rail when the pull block moves, thus facilitating the loading and unloading of items on the carrying plate. When the sliding rail is pulled outward, the elastic hook assembly deforms relative to the limiting block until it disengages from the limiting block, thus unlocking. When the sliding rail is pushed inward to reset, the elastic hook assembly deforms relative to the limiting block until it engages with the limiting block and then resets, forming a limit stop with the limiting block to prevent the sliding rail from sliding outward.
[0017] Therefore, by simply applying tension or thrust to the sliding rail, the elastic deformation of the elastic hook assembly, in conjunction with the limiting block, can achieve unlocking or locking, avoiding the need for additional tools. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 Here is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of this utility model:
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model without the support plate;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the elastic hook assembly and the pulling block in an embodiment of this utility model:
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixed slide rail and the sliding rail cooperating in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding rail structure in an embodiment of the present invention;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed slide rail structure in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0024] exist Figures 1 to 6 In the diagram, the correspondence between component names or lines and the drawing numbers is as follows:
[0025] Fixed slide rail 1, guide slide 101, opening 102, mounting bottom 103, first connecting groove 104, second connecting groove 105, third connecting groove 106, slide rail 2, sliding part 20, guide roller 21, first corrective bearing 22, sliding recess 23, support part 24, connecting part 25, mounting groove 26, fourth connecting groove 27, fifth connecting groove 28, sixth connecting groove 29, bearing plate 3, connecting plate 4, guide pulley 5, mounting bracket 51, rotating wheel 52, pulling block 6, elastic hook assembly 7, first elastic rod 71, second elastic rod 72, limit hook 73, positioning plate 74, torsion spring 75, limit block 8, second corrective bearing 9. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0027] See Figures 1-6 As shown in the embodiment of this utility model, a pickup truck tail tray is proposed, including a slide rail system arranged at intervals. The slide rail system includes fixed slide rails and slide rails that slide relative to the fixed slide rails. The slide rails slide relative to the fixed slide rails to facilitate the push-pull adjustment of the tray. Specifically, multiple support plates are embedded in the two slide rails and laid sequentially along their length. After laying multiple support plates, there is a part for placing items. Thus, in order to facilitate the loading and unloading of items on the support plates, the slide rails can be moved by pushing and pulling. Specifically, a connecting plate is installed between the two fixed slide rails and arranged at intervals along their length. Multiple guide pulleys are spaced apart on the connecting plate. The slide rails and the support plates are all in rolling cooperation with the guide pulleys. The connecting plate relatively fixes the two spaced fixed slide rails and maintains stable sliding. The multiple guide pulleys support the slide rails and support plates during the sliding process and further improve the sliding flexibility and reduce the friction under load.
[0028] Because of the relative sliding characteristic and the potential for automatic slippage when installed on a pickup truck, a locking mechanism is needed to prevent slippage during movement. Specifically, pull blocks are installed at the ends of two sliding rails. Each pull block is equipped with an elastic hook assembly. Limit blocks are fixed to both ends of a connecting plate located on one side of the pull block. When the pull block moves with the elastic hook assembly, it can separate from or lock relative to the limit blocks. Utilizing the elastic deformation of the elastic hook assembly, when the pull block pulls the sliding rail relative to the fixed rail for loading and unloading items, the elasticity... The hook assembly deforms relative to the limiting block until it disengages from the limiting block, thus unlocking the slide rail. At this point, the slide rail can be freely pulled to move relative to it. When it is necessary to reset and lock the slide rail, the sliding rail is pushed inward by pulling the block, causing the elastic hook assembly to deform relative to the limiting block until it engages with the limiting block and resets. It then cooperates with the limiting block to achieve a limiting lock. Thus, by applying pulling or pushing force, the deformation of the elastic hook assembly can be used to switch between unlocking and limiting lock states, avoiding the need for additional tools and improving ease of use.
[0029] The elastic hook assembly includes first elastic rods slidably mounted on the pull block at intervals, and second elastic rods vertically fixed on the two first elastic rods. Limit hooks are rotatably mounted on both ends of the second elastic rods. A positioning plate is fixed on the pull block, and the limit hooks are rotatably mounted on the positioning plate. A torsion spring is also mounted on the positioning plate, and the elastic arm of the torsion spring is connected to a part of the limit hook that is off-axis of rotation. When the entire elastic hook assembly is pulled and deforms relative to the pull block, the first elastic rods slide relative to the pull block, and the second elastic rods bend and deform relative to the pull block, causing the limiting part of the limit hook to engage in the slot of the limiting block. After the limiting part engages in the slot, the elastic force of the torsion spring is used to reset the rotation angle of the limit hook, so that the entire elastic hook assembly is in a limited state.
[0030] Specifically, a guide rail is provided on the fixed slide rail. The slide rail includes a sliding part extending into the guide rail, forming an I-shaped structure with the slide rail. Guide rollers are installed at intervals on the sliding part, and the guide rollers are limited to rolling within the guide rail. The portion of the slide rail located on one side of the guide rail rolls in cooperation with the guide rollers. By sliding the guide rollers into the guide rail to form a limit, the slide rail will not be at risk of detachment during sliding relative to the slide rail. Furthermore, the guide rollers serve as the main load-bearing component, guiding and supporting the slide rail, thereby simultaneously increasing the load-bearing strength at both sliding positions and ensuring stable sliding under load conditions. Simultaneously, a first correction bearing is provided on the sliding part on both sides of the guide roller. The first correction bearing also rolls in cooperation with the guide rail, and its rotation direction is spatially perpendicular to the rotation direction of the guide roller. The first correction bearing ensures that the slide rail avoids lateral swaying during sliding, thus ensuring stable opening and closing.
[0031] In order to further guide and correct the sliding rail outside the guide rail, a second correction bearing is installed at the end of the fixed sliding rail, and the second correction bearing is in rolling engagement with the sliding rail.
[0032] Correspondingly, an opening is provided in the guide slide, and the first correcting bearing rolls into the opening to satisfy the correcting guidance. Simultaneously, the width of the guide roller is greater than the width of the opening to ensure that the sliding rail does not detach from the guide slide. Specifically, the guide pulley includes a mounting bracket mounted on the connecting plate. Multiple rotating wheels are rotatably mounted on the mounting bracket. After the multiple rotating wheels are mounted on the mounting bracket, a modular structure is formed. The sliding support position of the sliding rail and the bearing plate can be adjusted as needed. Correspondingly, guide pulleys are installed on the fixed slide rail. In this embodiment, at least three sets are evenly distributed along the length of the connecting plate to form a uniformly applied load-bearing state.
[0033] Specifically, the fixed slide rail includes a mounting base, the guide slide is integrated on the mounting base, a first connecting groove located on one side of the guide pulley and a second connecting groove on the side away from the guide pulley are provided between the mounting base and the guide slide, and a third connecting groove with an outward opening is also provided on the side of the second connecting groove, and the bearing plate is installed in the third connecting groove; the mounting base is used to install and fix the entire fixed slide rail, and the first and second connecting grooves on the outside of the guide slide can realize the connection method expansion in the extension direction, such as setting a locking thread hole structure in the first and second connecting grooves to realize the installation connection expansion structure, while the third connecting groove can be used to connect two adjacent fixed slide rails, or to install and fix the fixed slide rail from the side.
[0034] The sliding rail includes a sliding recess that mates with the guide rail. One side of the sliding recess has a support portion that rolls with the guide pulley. The sliding portion is located within the sliding recess, and the other side has a connecting portion. The sliding recess avoids the guide rail and integrates the sliding portion into the guide rail. The integrally formed support portion supports the guide pulley, ensuring the entire sliding rail remains balanced under load. The connecting portion is used for extended connections. The support portion has a laterally extending mounting groove, and a through fourth connecting groove. The connecting portion has an upwardly communicating fifth connecting groove and a through sixth connecting groove. The pulling block is installed in the fourth and sixth connecting grooves via connectors, such as using a screw as a connector to fix the pulling block. The fifth connecting groove facilitates the limiting installation of structures requiring bolting at the top. For example, when securing items placed on a tray with straps, a bolting block can be pre-installed in the fifth connecting groove.
[0035] Therefore, by optimizing the cross-sectional structure of the fixed slide rail and the sliding rail, the connection can be expanded, and the structural strength can be guaranteed after integral molding.
[0036] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply 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 utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0038] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A pickup truck bed tray comprising a spaced apart slide rail system, the slide rail system comprising a fixed slide rail and a slide rail that slides relative to the fixed slide rail; characterized by: Two sliding rails are embedded with a plurality of bearing plates laid in sequence along the length direction thereof; two fixed sliding rails are installed with connecting plates arranged in intervals along the length direction thereof, the connecting plates are provided with a plurality of guide pulleys in intervals, the sliding rails and the bearing plates are in rolling cooperation with the guide pulleys; Two sliding rails are installed with pulling blocks at the end portions, the pulling blocks are installed with elastic hook assemblies, the connecting plates at one side of the pulling blocks are fixed with limiting blocks at the two end portions, the pulling blocks with the elastic hook assemblies can be separated or locked relative to the limiting blocks when moving.
2. A pickup truck bed tray as in claim 1, wherein: The elastic hook assembly comprises first elastic rods installed in intervals on the pulling block, the two first elastic rods are vertically fixed with second elastic rods, the two end portions of the second elastic rods are rotatably installed with limiting hooks, the pulling block is fixed with a positioning plate, the limiting hooks are rotatably installed on the positioning plate, the positioning plate is further installed with a torsion spring, the elastic arm of the torsion spring is connected to the limiting hook at a position deviated from the rotation axis.
3. A pick-up truck box tray according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that: The fixed sliding rail is provided with a guide chute, the sliding rail comprises a sliding portion extending into the guide chute, the sliding portion is installed in intervals with guide rollers and first deviation correction bearings at both sides of the guide rollers, the guide rollers and the first deviation correction bearings are in rolling cooperation relative to the guide chute, the rotation direction of the first deviation correction bearings is perpendicular to the rotation direction of the guide rollers in space.
4. A pickup truck bed tray as in claim 3, wherein: The end portion of the fixed sliding rail is installed with a second deviation correction bearing, the second deviation correction bearing is in rolling cooperation with the sliding rail.
5. A pickup truck bed tray as in claim 4, wherein: The guide chute is provided with an opening, the first deviation correction bearing is in rolling cooperation with the opening; the width of the guide roller is greater than the width of the opening.
6. A pickup truck bed tray as defined in claim 3, wherein: The guide pulley comprises a mounting bracket installed on the connecting plate, a plurality of rotating wheels are rotatably installed on the mounting bracket.
7. A pickup truck bed tray as defined in claim 3, wherein: The fixed sliding rail comprises a mounting bottom, the guide chute is integrated on the mounting bottom, the mounting bottom is provided with a first connecting groove at one side of the guide pulley and a second connecting groove away from the side of the guide pulley between the mounting bottom and the guide chute, the second connecting groove is further provided with a third connecting groove opening outward at the side surface, the bearing plate is installed in the third connecting groove.
8. The pickup truck bed tray of claim 3, wherein: The sliding rail comprises a sliding concave portion cooperating with the guide chute, one side of the sliding concave portion is provided with a supporting portion in rolling cooperation with the guide pulley, the sliding portion is provided in the sliding concave portion; the other side of the sliding concave portion is provided with a connecting portion: The supporting portion is provided with a mounting groove extending laterally, the supporting portion is further provided with a fourth connecting groove penetrating therethrough, the connecting portion is provided with a fifth connecting groove upwardly communicating and a sixth connecting groove penetrating therethrough; The pulling block is installed on the fourth connecting groove and the sixth connecting groove through a connecting piece.