Car shed folding framework capable of reducing height and car shed

Abstract

A front gear support comprises a fixed frame and a movable frame which moves up and down relative to the fixed frame, the fixed frame is used for being fixedly installed on one side of a vehicle head of a vehicle, the movable frame is connected with the front end of a foldable support, and the foldable support is folded towards one side of the movable frame to be stored. The movable frame has two positions, namely an unfolding position and a storage position, the movable frame carries the foldable support to move upwards relative to the fixed frame to be in a high position relative to the vehicle head when the movable frame is in the unfolding position, and the foldable support is folded and stored towards one side of the movable frame when the movable frame is in the storage position. Then the movable frame moves downwards relative to the fixed frame to move from a high position to a low position relative to the vehicle head; the movable frame further comprises a lock structure, and when the movable frame is at the unfolding position, the movable frame is locked on the fixed frame by the lock structure and cannot move; the framework is beneficial to realizing overall height reduction relative to a vehicle head of a vehicle; the utility model further provides a carport which adopts the framework.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle canopy devices, and more specifically to a folding frame for a vehicle canopy that can be reduced in height and a vehicle canopy. Background Technology

[0002] Electric vehicles (such as two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicles) and motorcycles (such as two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicles) do not have body coverings like cars. Therefore, in order to achieve the purpose of protecting against wind and rain, a vehicle canopy device (i.e., a car canopy) has been developed. This type of vehicle canopy device, when installed on the vehicle, helps to achieve the purpose of protecting against wind and rain. This type of vehicle canopy device usually consists of a frame and a covering (such as a tarpaulin) covering the frame. The frame generally includes a front windshield bracket located at the front of the vehicle and a top bracket mounted on the front windshield bracket. The front windshield bracket is used to install a baffle to provide a front canopy, and the top bracket is used to install the tarpaulin to provide a roof.

[0003] Carports are generally divided into two types: those with foldable roofs and those with non-foldable roofs. Compared to non-foldable roofs, foldable roofs allow the roof to be folded and stored on one side of the windshield support, thus reducing the overall size. The roof can also be adjusted to suit different needs.

[0004] However, regardless of the type of carport, existing carports cannot reduce the overall height relative to the front of the vehicle. This disclosure proposes a carport folding frame that can reduce the height, which is beneficial to achieving an overall reduction in height relative to the front of the vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a foldable carport frame that can reduce the height, which is beneficial to achieving an overall reduction in the height of the front of the vehicle; it also proposes a carport that adopts the aforementioned foldable carport frame that can reduce the height.

[0006] This utility model provides a height-reducing folding frame for a carport, including a front support bracket and a top support bracket mounted on the front support bracket. The top support bracket is a foldable bracket. The front support bracket includes a fixed frame and a movable frame that moves up and down relative to the fixed frame. The fixed frame is used to fix it to the front side of the vehicle. The movable frame is connected to the front end of the foldable bracket. The foldable bracket folds and is stored on one side of the movable frame. The movable frame has two positions relative to the fixed frame: an unfolded position and a retracted position. In the unfolded position, the movable frame, carrying the foldable bracket, moves upward relative to the fixed frame to a high position relative to the front of the vehicle. In the retracted position, the foldable bracket folds and is stored on one side of the movable frame, and then the movable frame moves downward relative to the fixed frame from a high position to a low position relative to the front of the vehicle. It also includes a locking structure. In the unfolded position, the movable frame is locked to the fixed frame by the locking structure and cannot move.

[0007] In this technical solution, the foldable bracket can be folded and stored on one side of the movable frame. Then, the movable frame moves downward relative to the fixed frame to move from a high position to a low position relative to the front of the vehicle, thus simply achieving an overall reduction in the height of the front of the vehicle. When needed, the movable frame, carrying the foldable bracket, moves upward relative to the fixed frame to a high position relative to the front of the vehicle. Then, the foldable bracket is unfolded to restore the top bracket, thus forming a complete unfolded foldable canopy frame. Therefore, this disclosure is beneficial for achieving an overall reduction in the height of the front of the vehicle.

[0008] As an improvement, the fixed frame includes two sleeves arranged side by side at intervals, namely the first sleeve and the second sleeve, and the movable frame includes two insertion tubes arranged side by side at intervals, namely the first insertion tube and the second insertion tube. The first insertion tube is sleeved with the first sleeve, and the second insertion tube is sleeved with the second sleeve. The front end of the foldable bracket is connected to the first insertion tube and the second insertion tube respectively. The movable frame carrying the foldable bracket moves up and down relative to the fixed frame, which means that the first insertion tube moves up and down relative to the first sleeve, the second insertion tube moves up and down relative to the second sleeve, and the first insertion tube and the second insertion tube together drive the foldable bracket to move up and down at the same time.

[0009] As an improvement, the lower ends of the first and second cannulas are each connected to a protective plug. The first cannulas is connected to the first sleeve after being fitted together, and the second cannulas is connected to the second sleeve after being fitted together. The protective plug also serves as a limiting device.

[0010] As an improvement, the upper end of the mobile frame is provided with a hinge seat, which includes an upper hinge part and a lower hinge part. The upper hinge part is hinged to the first folding rod at the front end of the foldable bracket, and the lower hinge part is hinged to the second folding rod at the front end of the foldable bracket.

[0011] As an improvement, the mobile frame also includes a first crossbar, with a first insertion tube and a second insertion tube located at both ends of the first crossbar. A hinge seat is also installed at each end of the first crossbar. The hinge seat has a first connecting part arranged along the axial direction of the first crossbar. One end of the first crossbar is connected to the first connecting part of the corresponding hinge seat, and the other end of the first crossbar is connected to the first connecting part of the corresponding hinge seat. The lower end of the hinge seat serves as a second connecting part. The second connecting part on the side of the first insertion tube is connected to the upper end of the first insertion tube, and the second connecting part on the side of the second insertion tube is connected to the upper end of the second insertion tube. The first insertion tube, the hinge seat on the side of the first insertion tube, the first crossbar, the hinge seat on the side of the second insertion tube, and the second insertion tube sequentially form a frame-type mobile frame along the circumferential direction.

[0012] As an improvement, during assembly, the frame-type movable frame is integrally fitted onto the first and second sleeves via the first and second insertion tubes.

[0013] As an improvement, the fixing frame also includes a second crossbar, and the first sleeve and the second sleeve are respectively connected to the two ends of the second crossbar, and at least one of the first sleeve and the second sleeve is provided with a locking structure.

[0014] As an improvement, the lock structure includes a locking rod on the corresponding sleeve and a locking hole on the corresponding insertion tube. The locking rod is hinged to the sleeve and has a locking protrusion. The protrusion cooperates with the locking hole to achieve locking / unlocking.

[0015] As an improvement, both the first and second sleeves are equipped with a locking structure and also include an operating lever. The operating lever is located near the second crossbar and is set parallel to the second crossbar. The two ends of the operating lever are respectively connected to the locking lever. The user holds the operating lever and the second crossbar at the same time to drive the operating lever to move relative to the second crossbar. This movement causes the operating lever to drive the locking lever to move and unlock.

[0016] The lock structure also includes an elastic element that can push the operating lever to automatically reset when the user releases it. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a height-reducing folding carport frame disclosed herein in its unfolded state and from a frontal view (in the unfolded position).

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the movable part formed by the front end of the mobile frame connected to the foldable bracket in the unfolded state and from the front view.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional structural diagram showing the foldable support folded and stored on one side of the mobile frame (the first insertion tube has been removed, exposing the protective plug).

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a height-reducing folding carport frame disclosed herein in its stowed state and from a front view (in the stowed position).

[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the top structure of a movable frame disclosed herein.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a hinge seat disclosed herein.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a fixing frame disclosed herein.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a partial structure of a fixing frame disclosed herein.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a locking rod disclosed herein.

[0026] The following components are shown in the diagram: 1. Front windshield bracket; 2. Top bracket; 3. Fixed bracket; 4. Moving bracket; 5. First sleeve; 6. Second sleeve; 7. First insertion tube; 8. Second insertion tube; 9. Protective plug; 10. Hinge seat; 11. Upper hinge part; 12. Lower hinge part; 13. First folding rod; 14. Second folding rod; 15. First crossbar; 16. First connecting part; 17. Second connecting part; 18. Second crossbar; 19. Locking rod; 20. Locking hole; 21. Locking protrusion; 22. Operating lever; 23. Spring seat; 24. Third crossbar; 25. Hinge shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To better understand this application, various aspects of this application will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these detailed descriptions are merely descriptions of exemplary embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application in any way.

[0028] The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not drawn to scale.

[0029] It should also be understood that the terms “comprising,” “including,” “having,” “containing,” “comprise,” and “containing”, when used in this specification, indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0030] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this disclosure proposes a height-reducing folding carport frame, including a front windshield bracket 1 and a top bracket 2 mounted on the front windshield bracket 1. The top bracket 2 is a foldable bracket. The front windshield bracket 1 includes a fixed frame 3 and a movable frame 4 that moves up and down relative to the fixed frame 3. The fixed frame 3 is used to fix and install itself on the front side of the vehicle. The movable frame 4 is connected to the front end of the foldable bracket. The foldable bracket folds and is stored on the side of the movable frame 4. The movable frame 4 has two positions relative to the fixed frame 3: an unfolded position and a retracted position. When the movable frame 4 is in the unfolded position, it moves upward relative to the fixed frame 3 with the foldable bracket to a high position relative to the front of the vehicle. When the movable frame 4 is in the retracted position, it folds and is stored on the side of the movable frame 4. Then, the movable frame 4 moves downward relative to the fixed frame 3 from a high position to a low position relative to the front of the vehicle. The disclosure also includes a locking structure. When the movable frame 4 is in the unfolded position, it is locked to the fixed frame 3 by the locking structure and cannot move.

[0031] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , 4As shown, the fixed frame 3 includes two sleeves arranged side-by-side at a distance, namely the first sleeve 5 and the second sleeve 6. The movable frame 4 includes two insertion tubes arranged side-by-side at a distance, namely the first insertion tube 7 and the second insertion tube 8. The first insertion tube 7 is sleeved with the first sleeve 5, and the second insertion tube 8 is sleeved with the second sleeve 6. The front end of the foldable bracket is connected to the first insertion tube 7 and the second insertion tube 8 respectively. The movable frame 4, carrying the foldable bracket, moves up and down relative to the fixed frame 3, meaning that the first insertion tube 7 moves up and down relative to the first sleeve 5, and the second insertion tube 8 moves up and down relative to the second sleeve 6. The first insertion tube 7 and the second insertion tube 8 together simultaneously drive the foldable bracket to move up and down. This structure is simple and has low manufacturing costs.

[0032] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 , 3 As shown in Figures 4 and 8, the lower ends of the first insertion tube 7 and the second insertion tube 8 are each connected to a protective plug 9. The first insertion tube 7 is fitted with the first sleeve 5 and then connected to the protective plug 9. The second insertion tube 8 is fitted with the second sleeve 6 and then connected to the protective plug 9. The protective plug 9 also serves as a limiting device. In this way, protection is provided, and at the same time, when in the unfolded position, the protective plug 9 also serves as a limiting device, which to some extent helps to prevent the first insertion tube 7 from being pulled out of the first sleeve 5 and the second insertion tube 8 from being pulled out of the second sleeve 6.

[0033] In this example, the part of the protective plug 9 that serves as a limiting element is the annular protrusion located at the lower end.

[0034] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , 4 As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the upper end of the movable frame 4 is provided with a hinge seat 10. The hinge seat 10 includes an upper hinge portion 11 and a lower hinge portion 12. The upper hinge portion 11 is hinged to the first folding rod 13 at the front end of the foldable bracket, and the lower hinge portion 12 is hinged to the second folding rod 14 at the front end of the foldable bracket. In this way, it is convenient for production and assembly, and the cost is reduced. That is, the first insertion tube 7 and the second insertion tube 8 do not need to be set with complex structures, but are realized by the hinge seat 10.

[0035] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , 4As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the movable frame 4 also includes a first crossbar 15, a first insertion tube 7 and a second insertion tube 8 located at both ends of the first crossbar 15, and a hinge seat 10 installed at each end of the first crossbar 15. The hinge seat 10 is provided with a first connecting part 16 arranged along the axial direction of the first crossbar 15. One end of the first crossbar 15 is connected to the first connecting part 16 of the corresponding hinge seat 10, and the other end of the first crossbar 15 is connected to the first connecting part 16 of the corresponding hinge seat 10. The lower end of the hinge seat 10 serves as a second connecting part 17. The second connecting part 17 on the side of the first insertion tube 7 is connected to the upper end of the first insertion tube 7, and the second connecting part 17 on the side of the second insertion tube 8 is connected to the upper end of the second insertion tube 8. The first insertion tube 7, the hinge seat 10 on the side of the first insertion tube 7, the first crossbar 15, the hinge seat 10 on the side of the second insertion tube 8, and the second insertion tube 8 sequentially form a frame-type movable frame 4 in the circumferential direction. Thus, the frame-type mobile frame 4 has a more stable structure, and the aforementioned improvements facilitate manufacturing, assembly, and reduce costs.

[0036] Specifically, during assembly, the frame-type movable frame 4 is integrally fitted onto the first sleeve 5 and the second sleeve 6 via the first insertion tube 7 and the second insertion tube 8. Before the integral fitting, the fixed frame 3 has already been fixedly installed on the front side of the vehicle, thus facilitating assembly. If assembly is to be performed at the user's end, then with the aforementioned design, user assembly also becomes simpler and easier. In other words, the frame-type movable frame 4 can be assembled on the ground first, while the fixed frame 3 is also assembled on the front side of the vehicle. Then, the frame-type movable frame 4 is integrally fitted onto the first sleeve 5 and the second sleeve 6 via the first insertion tube 7 and the second insertion tube 8, making the process simpler and easier.

[0037] Preferably, the frame-type movable frame 4 can be further installed with the top support 2, and then together with the first insertion tube 7 and the second insertion tube 8, they can be fitted onto the first sleeve 5 and the second sleeve 6, that is, assembled together onto the fixed frame 3. This is more convenient.

[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , 4 As shown in Figures 7 and 8, the fixing frame 3 also includes a second crossbar 18. The first sleeve 5 and the second sleeve 6 are respectively connected to both ends of the second crossbar 18. At least one of the first sleeve 5 and the second sleeve 6 is provided with a locking structure. The locking structure includes a locking rod 19 provided on the corresponding sleeve and a locking hole 20 provided on the corresponding insertion tube. The locking rod 19 is hinged to the sleeve and is provided with a locking protrusion 21. The locking protrusion 21 cooperates with the locking hole 20 to achieve locking / unlocking. For example, with the front of the car as the forward direction, the locking rod 19 is located on the rear side of the rear fixing frame 3. Figure 8 As shown, the locking lever 19 swings forward, causing the locking protrusion 21 to insert into the lock hole 20 to achieve locking, while the locking lever 19 swings backward, causing the locking protrusion 21 to be pulled out of the lock hole 20 to achieve unlocking.

[0039] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , 4 As shown in Figures 7 and 8, both the first sleeve 5 and the second sleeve 6 are equipped with a locking structure, and also include an operating lever 22. The operating lever 22 is located near the second crossbar 18 and is arranged parallel to the second crossbar 18. In this example, the operating lever 22 is located behind and below the second crossbar 18. The two ends of the operating lever 22 are respectively connected to the locking lever 19. The user simultaneously holds the operating lever 22 and the second crossbar 18 to drive the operating lever 22 to move relative to the second crossbar 18. This movement causes the operating lever 22 to drive the locking lever 19 to unlock. The locking structure also includes an elastic element, which can push the operating lever 22 to automatically reset when the user releases it. Thus, compared with the prior art, this disclosure proposes a different operating structure in the aforementioned improvements, which is more convenient to operate. Furthermore, the user can operate the lever 22 from any position, although operation in the center is preferred.

[0040] In this example, with the front of the vehicle as the forward direction, the operating lever 22 moves forward relative to the second crossbar 18. The locking protrusion 21 of the locking lever 19 swings backward based on the hinge shaft 25. At the same time, the locking lever 19 compresses the spring installed on the spring seat 23, thereby causing the locking protrusion 21 to be pulled out of the lock hole 20 to unlock. When the operating lever 22 is released, if the locking protrusion 21 and the lock hole 20 are in the corresponding state, the locking protrusion 21 will automatically insert into the lock hole 20 to lock under the push of the spring. Otherwise, since the locking protrusion 21 and the lock hole 20 are not in the corresponding state, the peripheral wall of the insertion tube will push against the locking protrusion 21. The moving frame 4 can move up and down relative to the fixed frame 3. However, once it moves to the position where the locking protrusion 21 corresponds to the lock hole 20, it will automatically insert and lock. This corresponding position is the unfolded position.

[0041] Of course, when in the storage position, another locking hole 20 can be provided on the periphery of the insertion tube, so as to use the locking protrusion 21 to lock the movable frame 4 and the fixed frame 3 in the storage position.

[0042] The fixed frame 3 is also provided with a third crossbar 24. The third crossbar 24, the first sleeve 5, the second sleeve 6 and the second crossbar 18 are connected in sequence along the circumference to form a U-shaped frame structure, which has better stability and support for the movable frame 4.

[0043] This disclosure also proposes a carport, including a carport folding frame and a cover over the carport folding frame, wherein the carport folding frame is the height-reducing carport folding frame described above.

[0044] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Anyone can derive other products in various forms under the guidance of this utility model. However, regardless of any changes made in its shape or structure, any technical solution that is the same as or similar to this application falls within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A height-reducible folding frame for a carport, comprising a front support bracket (1) and a top support bracket (2) mounted on the front support bracket (1), the top support bracket (2) being a foldable bracket, characterized in that, The windshield bracket (1) includes a fixed frame (3) and a movable frame (4) that moves up and down relative to the fixed frame (3). The fixed frame (3) is used to fix the bracket to one side of the front of the vehicle. The movable frame (4) is connected to the front end of the foldable bracket. The foldable bracket is folded and stored on one side of the movable frame (4). The movable frame (4) has two positions relative to the fixed frame (3): an unfolded position and a retracted position. When the unfolded position is achieved, the movable frame (4) moves upward relative to the fixed frame (3) together with the foldable bracket to be in a high position relative to the front of the vehicle. When the retracted position is achieved, the foldable bracket is folded and stored on one side of the movable frame (4). Then the movable frame (4) moves downward relative to the fixed frame (3) from a high position to a low position relative to the front of the vehicle. The bracket also includes a locking structure. When the bracket is in the unfolded position, the movable frame (4) is locked onto the fixed frame (3) by the locking structure and cannot move.

2. The height-reducible folding carport frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixed frame (3) includes two sleeves arranged side by side at intervals, namely the first sleeve (5) and the second sleeve (6). The movable frame (4) includes two insertion tubes arranged side by side at intervals, namely the first insertion tube (7) and the second insertion tube (8). The first insertion tube (7) is fitted with the first sleeve (5), and the second insertion tube (8) is fitted with the second sleeve (6). The front end of the foldable bracket is connected to the first insertion tube (7) and the second insertion tube (8) respectively. The movable frame (4) moves up and down relative to the fixed frame (3) together with the foldable bracket. This means that the first insertion tube (7) moves up and down relative to the first sleeve (5), and the second insertion tube (8) moves up and down relative to the second sleeve (6). The first insertion tube (7) and the second insertion tube (8) together drive the foldable bracket to move up and down at the same time.

3. A height-reducing folding carport frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower ends of the first insertion tube (7) and the second insertion tube (8) are each connected to a protective plug (9). The first insertion tube (7) is connected to the first sleeve (5) after being fitted together, and the second insertion tube (8) is connected to the second sleeve (6) after being fitted together. The protective plug (9) is also used for limiting the position.

4. A height-reducing folding carport frame according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The upper end of the movable frame (4) is provided with a hinge seat (10), which includes an upper hinge part (11) and a lower hinge part (12). The upper hinge part (11) is hinged to the first folding rod (13) at the front end of the foldable bracket, and the lower hinge part (12) is hinged to the second folding rod (14) at the front end of the foldable bracket.

5. A height-reducing folding carport frame according to claim 4, characterized in that, The movable frame (4) also includes a first crossbar (15), a first insertion tube (7) and a second insertion tube (8) located at both ends of the first crossbar (15), and a hinge seat (10) installed at each end of the first crossbar (15). The hinge seat (10) is provided with a first connecting part (16) arranged along the axial direction of the first crossbar (15). One end of the first crossbar (15) is connected to the first connecting part (16) of the corresponding hinge seat (10), and the other end of the first crossbar (15) is connected to the first connecting part (16) of the corresponding hinge seat (10). 6) Connection: The lower end of the hinge seat (10) serves as the second connection part (17). The second connection part (17) on the side of the first insertion tube (7) is connected to the upper end of the first insertion tube (7). The second connection part (17) on the side of the second insertion tube (8) is connected to the upper end of the second insertion tube (8). The first insertion tube (7), the hinge seat (10) on the side of the first insertion tube (7), the first crossbar (15), the hinge seat (10) on the side of the second insertion tube (8), and the second insertion tube (8) sequentially form a frame-type movable frame (4) in the circumferential direction.

6. A height-reducible folding carport frame according to claim 5, characterized in that, During assembly, the frame-type movable frame (4) is integrally fitted onto the first sleeve (5) and the second sleeve (6) through the first insertion tube (7) and the second insertion tube (8).

7. A height-reducible folding carport frame according to claim 6, characterized in that, After the top support (2) is installed on the frame-type mobile frame (4), it is then connected together with the first insertion tube (7) and the second insertion tube (8) to the first sleeve (5) and the second sleeve (6).

8. A height-reducible folding carport frame according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The fixing frame (3) also includes a second crossbar (18). The first sleeve (5) and the second sleeve (6) are respectively connected to the two ends of the second crossbar (18). At least one of the first sleeve (5) and the second sleeve (6) is provided with a locking structure. The locking structure includes a locking rod (19) provided on the corresponding sleeve and a locking hole (20) provided on the corresponding insertion tube. The locking rod (19) is hinged on the sleeve. The locking rod (19) is provided with a locking protrusion (21). The locking protrusion (21) cooperates with the locking hole (20) to achieve locking / unlocking.

9. A height-reducible folding carport frame according to claim 8, characterized in that, Both the first sleeve (5) and the second sleeve (6) are equipped with a locking structure and also include an operating rod (22). The operating rod (22) is located near the second crossbar (18) and is set parallel to the second crossbar (18). The two ends of the operating rod (22) are respectively connected to the locking rod (19). The user holds the operating rod (22) and the second crossbar (18) at the same time to drive the operating rod (22) to move relative to the second crossbar (18). This movement causes the operating rod (22) to drive the locking rod (19) to move and unlock. The lock structure also includes an elastic element that can push the operating lever (22) to automatically reset when the user releases the lock.

10. A carport, comprising a folding frame and a covering over the folding frame, characterized in that, The aforementioned folding carport frame includes the height-reducing folding carport frame as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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