Waterproof rotating shaft system for hard cover

By incorporating drainage channels and waterproof structures into the hard-cover axle system of pickup trucks, the problems of water leakage and accumulation in the axle system are solved, achieving an effective waterproof effect for the hard cover.

CN223767919UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06WENZHOU TIANMAO AUTOMOBILE PARTS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520253445.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-17
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-02-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing hard-cover hinge systems for pickup trucks are prone to leaks and water accumulation, especially at the hinge and ends.

Method used

A waterproof pivot system was designed, including a pivot and a connector. By setting drainage channels and waterproof structures on the pivot and the connector, it is ensured that accumulated water can be discharged in time and that the gaps at the end of the pivot are covered.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents water leakage and water accumulation in the pivot system and improves the waterproof performance of the hard cover.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a waterproof rotating shaft system for a hard cover, which comprises a rotating shaft and a joint, and the rotating shaft comprises a rotating shaft left rod, a rotating shaft middle rod and a rotating shaft right rod. The joint comprises a rotating shaft left rod joint, a rotating shaft middle joint, a rotating shaft right rod joint, a rotating shaft right rod right joint gasket, a rotating shaft middle rod right middle joint gasket and a rotating shaft left rod joint gasket; the rotating shaft left rod is provided with a rotating shaft left rod blocking hook and a rotating shaft left rod concave surface, the rotating shaft middle rod is provided with a rotating shaft middle rod round hook, a rotating shaft middle rod water outlet and a rotating shaft middle rod C-shaped groove, and the rotating shaft left rod blocking hook is rotationally matched with the rotating shaft middle rod round hook; a rotating shaft middle rod water outlet is formed between the rotating shaft middle rod round hook and the rotating shaft left rod blocking hook, and the rotating shaft middle rod C-shaped groove is matched with the rotating shaft left rod concave face.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of pickup truck hoods, specifically relating to a waterproof pivot system for hard hoods. Background Technology

[0002] Pickup trucks are an important part of the automotive market. A pickup truck is a type of vehicle that uses the front and cab of a sedan while having an open cargo bed. Its characteristics are that it has the comfort of a sedan, the power of a sedan, and the ability to carry cargo and adapt to bad roads is better than that of a sedan. The most common type of pickup truck is the double-cab pickup. Pickup trucks can be used as special vehicles, multi-purpose vehicles, official vehicles and commercial vehicles, as well as family vehicles for cargo transportation, tourism and rental.

[0003] Existing pickup truck covers are divided into soft covers and hard covers. For hard covers, most are multiple panels connected by a hinge system. Since the hinges and panels are connected by glue, water leakage is usually not a problem. Leakage is only likely to occur at the hinges. Secondly, the hinges are made of bent profiles, and water can easily get into the ends of the hinges. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A waterproof pivot system for a hard cap includes a pivot and a connector. The pivot includes a left pivot rod, a middle pivot rod, and a right pivot rod. The connector includes a left pivot rod connector, a middle pivot rod connector, a right pivot rod connector, a right pivot rod right connector gasket, a middle pivot rod right middle connector gasket, and a left pivot rod connector gasket.

[0006] The left shaft rod is provided with a left shaft rod blocking hook and a left shaft rod concave surface. The middle shaft rod is provided with a middle shaft rod round hook, a middle shaft rod outlet and a middle shaft rod C-shaped groove. The left shaft rod blocking hook and the middle shaft rod round hook are rotatably engaged. The middle shaft rod outlet is provided between the middle shaft rod round hook and the left shaft rod blocking hook. The middle shaft rod C-shaped groove is adapted to the left shaft rod concave surface.

[0007] The intermediate joint of the rotating shaft is provided with a semi-circular hook, and the left rod joint of the rotating shaft is provided with a lower outlet, an arc channel, and a water outlet cavity. The semi-circular hook of the intermediate joint is rotatably connected to the arc channel of the left rod joint (both the semi-circular hook and the arc channel are arc-shaped, the semi-circular hook rotates inside the arc channel, the central part of the semi-circular hook is used for drainage and is connected to the water outlet cavity of the left rod joint). Water is discharged from the lower outlet of the left rod joint through the water outlet cavity. The water outlet, the semi-circular hook, and the water outlet cavity of the left rod joint are connected to form a drainage channel.

[0008] Furthermore, the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft also includes a beveled surface of the intermediate joint, a semi-circular hook of the intermediate joint, a glue groove of the intermediate joint, a bottom plane of the intermediate joint, a vertical part of the insertion head of the intermediate joint, a horizontal part of the insertion head of the intermediate joint, an eaves of the intermediate joint, a screw hole of the intermediate joint, and a protrusion of the intermediate joint.

[0009] The rotating shaft intermediate joint has two glue-through grooves, which are respectively located on both sides of the rotating shaft intermediate joint. The inclined surface of the rotating shaft intermediate joint is located on the front of the rotating shaft intermediate joint. The vertical part of the rotating shaft intermediate joint insertion head and the horizontal part of the rotating shaft intermediate joint insertion head are inserted into the profile to bear the lateral and longitudinal forces. The bottom plane of the rotating shaft intermediate joint is flat. The screw hole of the rotating shaft intermediate joint is used to connect screws. The eaves of the rotating shaft intermediate joint are used to cover the gap between the profile and the rotating shaft intermediate joint. The rotating shaft intermediate joint has a rotating shaft intermediate joint protrusion on both sides.

[0010] Furthermore, the left-hand shaft connector also includes a first plug, a roof, a second plug, a bevel, screw holes, and recesses. The left-hand shaft connector has recesses on both sides. The first plug connects to a transverse profile, the second plug connects to a longitudinal profile, the screw holes connect to screws, the bevel is located on the front, and the roof covers the gap between the profile and the connector. The protrusions of the intermediate shaft connector and the recesses of the left-hand shaft connector are staggered. The protrusions of the intermediate shaft connector and the recesses of the left-hand shaft connector correspond one-to-one and cooperate with each other.

[0011] Furthermore, the right joint gasket of the right shaft, the right intermediate joint gasket of the middle shaft, and the left shaft joint gasket are located on the lower side of the left shaft joint, the middle shaft joint, and the right shaft joint; the right joint gasket of the right shaft has a water outlet notch, which is used to cooperate with the lower water outlet of the left shaft joint for drainage; the middle joint gasket of the middle shaft has a protrusion in the middle and a recess in the middle, and the protrusion of the middle joint gasket of the middle shaft matches the recess of the right joint gasket of the middle shaft.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By improving the pivot and joint on the hood, this utility model sets a waterproof structure on the original pivot structure so that the accumulated water can be discharged in time. At the same time, the same drainage structure is set on the joint, which can drain the accumulated water on the one hand and cover the gap at the end of the pivot on the other hand. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0014] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of part B in the middle section. Figure 1 .

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the rotary shaft connector in this utility model.

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating shaft in this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0017] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of part C in the middle.

[0018] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft Figure 1 .

[0019] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft Figure 2 .

[0020] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft Figure 3 .

[0021] Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft Figure 4 .

[0022] Figure 10Schematic diagram of the left shaft joint Figure 1 .

[0023] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the left shaft joint Figure 2 .

[0024] Figure 12 Schematic diagram of the left shaft joint Figure 3 .

[0025] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0026] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A magnified view of part D in the middle.

[0027] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of this utility model. Figure 3 .

[0028] Figure 16 for Figure 15 A magnified view of part F in the middle.

[0029] In the diagram: 2-Spindle; 201-Left rod of the spindle; 2011-Left rod of the spindle blocking hook; 2012-Left rod of the spindle concave surface; 202-Intermediate rod of the spindle; 2021-Intermediate rod of the spindle round hook; 2022-Intermediate rod of the spindle outlet; 2023-Intermediate rod of the spindle C-groove; 203-Right rod of the spindle; 204-Left rod of the spindle connector; 2041-Left rod of the spindle connector first plug; 2042-Left rod of the spindle connector lower outlet; 2043-Left rod of the spindle connector eaves; 2044-Left rod of the spindle connector second plug; 2045-Left rod of the spindle connector arc channel; 2046-Left rod of the spindle connector outlet cavity; 2047-Left rod of the spindle connector bevel; 2048-Left rod of the spindle connector screw mounting hole; 2049-Left rod of the spindle connector recess; 205 - Rotary shaft intermediate joint; 2051- Rotary shaft intermediate joint bevel; 2052- Rotary shaft intermediate joint semi-circular hook; 2053- Rotary shaft intermediate joint glue groove; 2054- Rotary shaft intermediate joint bottom plane; 2055- Rotary shaft intermediate joint insertion head vertical part; 2056- Rotary shaft intermediate joint insertion horizontal part; 2057- Rotary shaft intermediate joint eaves; 2058- Rotary shaft intermediate joint screw hole; 2059- Rotary shaft intermediate joint protrusion; 206- Rotary shaft right rod joint; 207- Rotary shaft right rod right joint gasket; 2071- Rotary shaft right rod right joint gasket water outlet notch; 2072- Rotary shaft intermediate rod right joint gasket recess; 208- Rotary shaft intermediate rod right intermediate joint gasket; 2081- Rotary shaft intermediate rod intermediate joint gasket protrusion; 209- Rotary shaft left rod joint gasket. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and reference numerals.

[0031] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model, the present utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0032] The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; 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; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustration and explanation only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0035] Example 1:

[0036] like Figure 1-6 As shown in Figures 10-13, a waterproof pivot system for a hard cap includes a pivot 2 and a connector. The pivot 2 includes a left pivot rod 201, a middle pivot rod 202, and a right pivot rod 203. The connector includes a left pivot rod connector 204, a middle pivot rod connector 205, a right pivot rod connector 206, a right pivot rod right connector gasket 207, a middle pivot rod right middle connector gasket 208, and a left pivot rod connector gasket 209.

[0037] The left shaft rod 201 is provided with a left shaft rod blocking hook 2011 and a left shaft rod concave surface 2012. The middle shaft rod 202 is provided with a middle shaft rod round hook 2021, a middle shaft rod outlet 2022 and a middle shaft rod C-shaped groove 2023. The left shaft rod blocking hook 2011 is rotatably engaged with the middle shaft rod round hook 2021. The middle shaft rod outlet 2022 is provided between the middle shaft rod round hook 2021 and the left shaft rod blocking hook 2011. The middle shaft rod C-shaped groove 2023 is adapted to the left shaft rod concave surface 2012.

[0038] The intermediate joint 205 of the rotating shaft is provided with a semi-circular hook 2052, and the left rod joint 204 of the rotating shaft is provided with a lower outlet 2042, an arcuate channel 2045, and an outlet cavity 2046. The semi-circular hook 2052 of the intermediate joint is rotatably connected to the arcuate channel 2045 of the left rod joint (both the semi-circular hook 2052 and the arcuate channel 2045 of the left rod joint are arc-shaped). The semi-circular hook 2052 rotates inside the arc channel 2045 of the left rod joint of the rotating shaft. The central part of the semi-circular hook 2052 of the middle joint of the rotating shaft is used for drainage and is connected to the water outlet cavity 2046 of the left rod joint of the rotating shaft. Water is discharged from the lower outlet 2042 of the left rod joint of the rotating shaft through the water outlet cavity 2046 of the left rod joint of the rotating shaft. The water outlet 2022 of the middle rod of the rotating shaft, the semi-circular hook 2052 of the middle joint of the rotating shaft, and the water outlet cavity 2046 of the left rod joint of the rotating shaft are connected to form a drainage channel.

[0039] Example 2:

[0040] Based on Example 1, such as Figure 7-9 As shown, the pivot joint 205 also includes a pivot joint inclined surface 2051, a pivot joint semi-circular hook 2052, a pivot joint glue groove 2053, a pivot joint bottom plane 2054, a pivot joint insertion head vertical part 2055, a pivot joint insertion horizontal part 2056, a pivot joint eaves 2057, a pivot joint screw hole 2058, and a pivot joint protrusion 2059;

[0041] Two adhesive grooves 2053 are provided for the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft, and the two adhesive grooves 2053 are respectively provided on both sides of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft 205. The inclined surface 2051 of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft is provided on the front side of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft 205 (the front side here refers to the upward side in actual use). The vertical part 2055 and the horizontal part 2056 of the insert head of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft are inserted into the profile (the vertical part 2055 and the horizontal part 2056 of the insert head of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft are integrated into one piece) to bear the lateral and longitudinal forces. The bottom plane 2054 of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft is flat. The screw hole 2058 of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft is used to connect screws. The eaves 2057 of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft is used to cover the gap between the profile and the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft 205. The intermediate joint of the rotating shaft 205 is provided on both sides of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft 205.

[0042] Example 3:

[0043] Based on Embodiment 2, the left shaft connector 204 further includes a left shaft connector first plug 2041, a left shaft connector eaves 2043, a left shaft connector second plug 2044, a left shaft connector bevel 2047, a left shaft connector screw mounting hole 2048, and a left shaft connector recess 2049.

[0044] Both sides of the left shaft connector 204 are provided with a left shaft connector recess 2049. The left shaft connector first plug 2041 is used to connect the horizontal profile, the left shaft connector second plug 2044 is used to connect the vertical profile, the left shaft connector 204 is screw-mounted for connecting screws, the left shaft connector bevel 2047 is provided on the front of the left shaft connector 204, and the left shaft connector eaves 2043 is used to cover the gap between the profile and the connector.

[0045] The protrusion 2059 of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft and the recess 2049 of the left rod joint of the rotating shaft are staggered.

[0046] The protrusion 2059 of the intermediate joint of the rotating shaft corresponds one-to-one with the recess 2049 of the left rod joint of the rotating shaft and they cooperate with each other.

[0047] Example 4:

[0048] Based on Example 3, such as Figure 14-16 As shown, the right joint gasket 207 of the right shaft, the right intermediate joint gasket 208 of the middle shaft, and the left shaft joint gasket 209 are located on the underside of the left shaft joint 204, the middle shaft joint 205, and the right shaft joint 206.

[0049] The right joint gasket 207 of the right shaft is provided with a water outlet notch 2071, which is used to cooperate with the lower water outlet 2042 of the left shaft joint for drainage.

[0050] The right intermediate joint gasket 208 of the rotating shaft has a protruding part 2081 in the middle, and the right joint gasket 207 of the rotating shaft has a recessed part 2072 in the middle. The protruding part 2081 of the intermediate joint gasket of the rotating shaft and the recessed part 2072 of the right joint gasket of the rotating shaft are adapted to each other.

[0051] Specific working principle:

[0052] When it rains, the rainwater will concentrate at the outlet 2022 of the middle rod of the shaft. The outlet 2022 of the middle rod of the shaft is connected to the semi-circular hook 2052 of the middle joint of the shaft and the water outlet cavity 2046 of the left rod joint of the shaft, so that the accumulated water can flow out along the drainage channel.

[0053] This utility model is not limited to the above-mentioned optional embodiments. Anyone can derive other forms of products under the guidance of this utility model. However, regardless of any changes made in its shape or structure, any technical solution that falls within the scope of the claims of this utility model shall be protected by this utility model.

Claims

1. A waterproofed rotating shaft system for a hard cover, characterized by: The hinge (2) comprises a hinge left rod (201), a hinge middle rod (202), a hinge right rod (203), a hinge left rod joint (204), a hinge middle joint (205), a hinge right rod joint (206), a hinge right rod right joint gasket (207), a hinge middle rod right middle joint gasket (208), a hinge left rod joint gasket (209). The hinge left rod (201) is provided with a hinge left rod blocking hook (2011) and a hinge left rod concave surface (2012), the hinge middle rod (202) is provided with a hinge middle rod round hook (2021), a hinge middle rod water outlet (2022) and a hinge middle rod C-shaped groove (2023), the hinge left rod blocking hook (2011) is in rotational cooperation with the hinge middle rod round hook (2021), the hinge middle rod round hook (2021) and the hinge left rod blocking hook (2011) are provided with the hinge middle rod water outlet (2022) therebetween, and the hinge middle rod C-shaped groove (2023) is adapted to the hinge left rod concave surface (2012). The hinge middle joint (205) is provided with a hinge middle joint semicircle hook (2052), the hinge left rod joint (204) is provided with a hinge left rod joint lower water outlet (2042), a hinge left rod joint arc channel (2045) and a hinge left rod joint water outlet cavity (2046), the hinge middle joint semicircle hook (2052) is in rotational connection with the hinge left rod joint arc channel (2045) and discharges water from the hinge left rod joint lower water outlet (2042) through the hinge left rod joint water outlet cavity (2046), and the hinge middle rod water outlet (2022), the hinge middle joint semicircle hook (2052) and the hinge left rod joint water outlet cavity (2046) are in communication.

2. The waterproofing system for a hard cover according to claim 1, wherein: The hinge middle joint (205) further comprises a hinge middle joint inclined surface (2051), a hinge middle joint semicircle hook (2052), a hinge middle joint rubber penetrating groove (2053), a hinge middle joint bottom plane (2054), a hinge middle joint insertion head vertical part (2055), a hinge middle joint insertion head horizontal part (2056), a hinge middle joint eave (2057), a hinge middle joint screw hole (2058) and a hinge middle joint convex part (2059). Two rotation shaft middle joint through glue grooves (2053) are arranged on both sides of the rotation shaft middle joint (205), the rotation shaft middle joint bevel (2051) is arranged on the front surface of the rotation shaft middle joint (205), the rotation shaft middle joint insertion head vertical part (2055) and the rotation shaft middle joint insertion head horizontal part (2056) are inserted into the section bar, which are used for bearing transverse force and longitudinal force, the rotation shaft middle joint bottom plane (2054) is a plane, the rotation shaft middle joint screw hole (2058) is used for connecting a screw, the rotation shaft middle joint eave (2057) is used for shielding the gap between the section bar and the rotation shaft middle joint (205), and the rotation shaft middle joint (205) is provided with a rotation shaft middle joint convex part (2059) on both sides.

3. The waterproofing system for a hard cover according to claim 1, wherein: The rotation shaft left rod joint (204) further includes a rotation shaft left rod joint first plug (2041), a rotation shaft left rod joint eave (2043), a rotation shaft left rod joint second plug (2044), a rotation shaft left rod joint bevel (2047), a rotation shaft left rod joint screw mounting hole (2048) and a rotation shaft left rod joint recess (2049); Both sides of the rotation shaft left rod joint (204) are provided with the rotation shaft left rod joint recess (2049), the rotation shaft left rod joint first plug (2041) is used for connecting a transverse section bar, the rotation shaft left rod joint second plug (2044) is used for connecting a longitudinal section bar, the rotation shaft left rod joint (204) screw mounting is used for connecting a screw, the rotation shaft left rod joint bevel (2047) is arranged on the front surface of the rotation shaft left rod joint (204), and the rotation shaft left rod joint eave (2043) is used for shielding the gap between the section bar and the joint.

4. The waterproofing system for a hard cover according to claim 1, wherein: The rotation shaft middle joint convex part (2059) and the rotation shaft left rod joint recess (2049) are staggered.

5. The waterproofing system for a hard cover according to claim 1, wherein: The rotation shaft middle joint convex part (2059) and the rotation shaft left rod joint recess (2049) correspond to each other and cooperate with each other.

6. The waterproofing system for a hard cover according to claim 1, wherein: The rotation shaft right rod right joint gasket (207), the rotation shaft middle rod right middle joint gasket (208) and the rotation shaft left rod joint gasket (209) are arranged on the lower side of the rotation shaft left rod joint (204), the rotation shaft middle joint (205) and the rotation shaft right rod joint (206); The rotation shaft right rod right joint gasket (207) is provided with a rotation shaft right rod right joint gasket water outlet notch (2071), and the rotation shaft right rod right joint gasket water outlet notch (2071) is used for cooperating with the rotation shaft left rod joint lower water outlet (2042) to drain water. The rotation shaft middle rod right middle joint gasket (208) is provided with a rotation shaft middle rod right middle joint gasket convex part (2081) in the middle, the rotation shaft right rod right joint gasket (207) is provided with a rotation shaft middle rod right joint gasket recess (2072) in the middle, and the rotation shaft middle rod right middle joint gasket convex part (2081) is matched with the rotation shaft middle rod right joint gasket recess (2072).