Foldable brim structure, container and engineering vehicle
By designing a foldable brim structure and using hinged and supporting components to adjust the brim height, the problem of materials falling due to height restrictions in existing technologies has been solved, achieving safe and reliable transportation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520707343.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-10
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-15
AI Technical Summary
The existing cargo box brim structure is too low due to the height restriction for shipping, which causes materials to fall from the brim when the vehicle is fully loaded, creating a safety hazard.
Design a foldable brim structure, including a foldable brim plate, a hinge component, and a support component. The brim height is increased or decreased by connecting the hinge component and using the support component to achieve brim adjustability.
Without increasing the overall height of the vehicle, it prevents materials from falling off the brim, improving transportation safety, and is easy to operate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a foldable brim structure and belongs to the field of cargo box technology. Background Technology
[0002] The brim is usually located above the front of the cargo box and can shield larger stones or materials rolling off the cargo box from directly hitting the cab or critical components at the front of the vehicle (such as the hydraulic system, engine, etc.), thus improving operational safety.
[0003] However, the existing cargo box brim structure has the following problems: due to the height restriction factor for delivery, the existing cargo box brim is relatively low. When the vehicle is fully loaded, the material will fall from the brim onto the cab and deck, causing damage to personnel and equipment, which poses a significant safety hazard. Summary of the Invention
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a foldable brim structure that can be folded up during shipment without increasing the overall vehicle height, thus avoiding height restrictions during transport. After the vehicle is transported to the mining area, the brim can be flipped up and fixed securely with supporting components to increase the brim height and effectively prevent materials from falling off the brim.
[0005] This utility model is achieved according to the following technical solution:
[0006] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a foldable brim structure, including a base plate located above the driver's cab, a fixed brim plate extending vertically upwards around the front edge and left and right side edges of the base plate, and a foldable brim plate assembly connected to the fixed brim plate; the foldable brim plate assembly includes a foldable brim plate, a hinge component, and a support component; the foldable brim plate has a multi-segment structure that extends around the top surface of the fixed brim plate; the foldable brim plate is connected to the fixed brim plate through the hinge component, and the foldable brim plate can be flipped around the hinge component, thereby changing the vertical height of the brim; the support component supports the flipped and erected foldable brim plate, increasing the vertical height of the brim; removing the support component allows the erected foldable brim plate to be flipped, reducing the vertical height of the brim.
[0007] In some embodiments, the folding cornice includes:
[0008] The front folding eaves is connected to the front fixed eaves via several hinged components;
[0009] The left-folding eaves board is connected to the left fixed eaves board of the fixed eaves board through several hinged components;
[0010] The right-folding eaves board is connected to the right fixed eaves board of the fixed eaves board through several hinged components.
[0011] In some embodiments, at least one support member is installed between the front folding eaves and the front fixed eaves, between the left folding eaves and the left fixed eaves, and between the right folding eaves and the right fixed eaves.
[0012] In some embodiments, the hinge component is a hinge consisting of a central shaft connecting a pair of blades, with the upper blade fixed to the folding eaves and the lower blade fixed to the fixed eaves.
[0013] In some embodiments, the support component includes:
[0014] The ear plates are arranged opposite each other, with one ear plate fixed to the inner side of the fixed eaves board and the other ear plate fixed to the inner side of the folded eaves board. Each ear plate has a through hole arranged on the same axis in the center area.
[0015] A threaded rod and a nut are provided. The threaded rod is inserted from top to bottom into the through holes of two ear plates. One nut is tightened on the part of the threaded rod that extends from the upper ear plate, and the other nut is tightened on the part of the threaded rod that extends from the lower ear plate.
[0016] In some embodiments, the support component includes:
[0017] The ear plates are arranged opposite each other, with one ear plate fixed to the inner side of the fixed eaves board and the other ear plate fixed to the inner side of the folded eaves board. Each ear plate has a through hole arranged on the same axis in the center area.
[0018] A T-shaped pin and a cotter pin are used. The T-shaped pin passes through the through holes of the two ear plates from top to bottom, and the cotter pin is engaged at the part of the T-shaped pin that extends out from the lower ear plate.
[0019] In some embodiments, the support component includes:
[0020] The ear plates are arranged opposite each other, with one ear plate fixed to the inner side of the fixed eaves board and the other ear plate fixed to the inner side of the folded eaves board. Each ear plate has a through hole arranged on the same axis in the center area.
[0021] Bolts and nuts, wherein the bolts are inserted from top to bottom into the through holes of the two lugs, and the nuts are tightened on the part of the bolts that protrude from the lower lug.
[0022] Secondly, this utility model provides a cargo box, including the aforementioned foldable brim structure.
[0023] Thirdly, this utility model provides an engineering vehicle, including the aforementioned cargo box.
[0024] In some embodiments, the engineering vehicle includes a mining dump truck.
[0025] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0026] The cargo box brim is designed with a foldable structure. When shipping, it folds up without increasing the overall vehicle height, avoiding height restrictions during transport. After the vehicle arrives at the mining area, the brim is flipped up and securely fixed with support components, increasing the brim height and effectively preventing materials from falling off. The folding brim is secured with bolts, nuts, T-pins, or cotter pins, and can be easily assembled and disassembled using standard tools. Attached Figure Description
[0027] The accompanying drawings, as part of this utility model, are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of the present utility model are used to explain the present utility model, but do not constitute an undue limitation of the present utility model. Obviously, the drawings described below are merely some embodiments; those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative effort.
[0028] In the attached diagram:
[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the foldable brim structure of this utility model in its unfolded state;
[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the foldable brim structure of this utility model in a folded state.
[0031] Attached diagram labels: 1-Folding eaves, 2-Hinged component, 3-Supporting component, 4-Fixed eaves, 5-Base plate, 11-Front folding eaves, 12-Left folding eaves, 13-Right folding eaves, 31-Ear plate, 32-Bolt, 33-Nut.
[0032] It should be noted that these accompanying drawings and textual descriptions are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way, but rather to illustrate the concept of the present invention to those skilled in the art by referring to specific embodiments. Detailed Implementation
[0033] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.
[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. 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.
[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0036] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, a foldable brim structure includes a base plate 5 located above the driver's cab, a fixed brim plate 4 extending vertically upwards around the front edge and left and right side edges of the base plate 5, and a foldable brim plate assembly connected to the fixed brim plate 4. The foldable brim plate assembly includes a foldable brim plate 1, a hinge component 2, and a support component 3. The foldable brim plate 1 has a multi-segment structure and extends around the top surface of the fixed brim plate 4. The foldable brim plate 1 is connected to the fixed brim plate 4 through the hinge component 2. The foldable brim plate 1 can be flipped around the hinge component 2, thereby changing the vertical height of the brim. The support component 3 supports the foldable brim plate 1 after it is flipped up and erected, increasing the vertical height of the brim. The support component 3 is removed, and the erected foldable brim plate 1 is flipped up and the vertical height of the brim is reduced.
[0037] The following provides a further explanation of the specific structure of the aforementioned folding eaves.
[0038] like Figure 1 As shown, the folding eaves 1 includes a front folding eaves 11, a left folding eaves 12, and a right folding eaves 13; the front folding eaves 11 is connected to the front fixed eaves of the fixed eaves 4 through a number of hinge components 2; the left folding eaves 12 is connected to the left fixed eaves of the fixed eaves 4 through a number of hinge components 2; and the right folding eaves 13 is connected to the right fixed eaves of the fixed eaves 4 through a number of hinge components 2.
[0039] At least one support component 3 is installed between the front folding eaves 11 and the front fixed eaves, between the left folding eaves 12 and the left fixed eaves, and between the right folding eaves 13 and the right fixed eaves.
[0040] It should be noted that the above embodiment shows a three-section structure for the folding eaves. Of course, the folding eaves is not limited to a three-section structure; it can also be a four-section or five-section structure.
[0041] The following provides a further explanation of the specific structure of the aforementioned hinge component.
[0042] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the hinge component 2 is a hinge, which consists of a central shaft connecting a pair of blades. The upper blade is fixed to the folding eaves 1, and the lower blade is fixed to the fixed eaves 4.
[0043] It should be noted that the above embodiment describes the hinge as a hinge component. Of course, the hinge component is not limited to a hinge; it can also be a chain.
[0044] The specific structure of the aforementioned support components will be further explained below.
[0045] Example 1: The support component includes ear plates, threaded rods, and nuts arranged opposite each other; one ear plate is fixed on the inner side of the fixed eaves board, and the other ear plate is fixed on the inner side of the folded eaves board. A through hole arranged coaxially is provided in the central area of both ear plates; the threaded rod passes through the through holes of the two ear plates from top to bottom, and one nut is tightened on the part of the threaded rod that extends from the upper ear plate, and the other nut is tightened on the part of the threaded rod that extends from the lower ear plate.
[0046] Example 2: The support component includes ear plates arranged vertically opposite each other, a T-shaped pin, and a cotter pin. One ear plate is fixed to the inner side of the fixed eaves board, and the other ear plate is fixed to the inner side of the folded eaves board. A through hole arranged coaxially is provided in the central area of both ear plates. The T-shaped pin passes through the through holes of the two ear plates from top to bottom, and the cotter pin is engaged at the part of the T-shaped pin that extends out from the lower ear plate.
[0047] Example 3: Figure 1 As shown, the support component 3 includes ear plates 31 arranged vertically opposite each other, bolts 32, and nuts 33. One ear plate 31 is fixed on the inner side of the fixed eaves plate 4, and the other ear plate 31 is fixed on the inner side of the folding eaves plate 1. The central area of both ear plates 31 is provided with a through hole arranged on the same axis. The bolts 32 are inserted into the through holes of the two ear plates 31 from top to bottom, and the nuts 33 are tightened on the part of the bolts 32 that protrude from the lower ear plate.
[0048] In summary, this utility model designs the brim of the cargo box as a foldable structure. When shipping, it is folded up without increasing the overall vehicle height, thus avoiding height restrictions during transport. After the vehicle arrives at the mining area, the brim is flipped up and securely fixed with supporting components, increasing the brim height and effectively preventing materials from falling off. The supporting components used for the folding brim are bolts, nuts, T-pins, or cotter pins, and can be easily assembled and disassembled using conventional tools, making operation simple.
[0049] The cargo box provided by this utility model is described below. The cargo box described below can be referred to in correspondence with the foldable brim structure described above.
[0050] The cargo box provided by this utility model may include a foldable brim structure as described in any of the above embodiments.
[0051] The beneficial effects achieved by the cargo box provided by this utility model are consistent with the beneficial effects achieved by the foldable brim structure provided by this utility model, so they will not be repeated here.
[0052] The engineering vehicle provided by this utility model is described below. The engineering vehicle described below can be referred to in correspondence with the cargo box described above.
[0053] The engineering vehicle provided by this utility model may include a cargo box as described in any of the above embodiments.
[0054] The beneficial effects achieved by the engineering vehicle provided by this utility model are consistent with the beneficial effects achieved by the cargo box provided by this utility model, so they will not be repeated here.
[0055] It should be noted that the aforementioned engineering vehicles can be mining dump trucks.
[0056] Numerous specific details are set forth in the specification provided herein. However, it will be understood that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known methods, structures, and techniques have not been shown in detail so as not to obscure the understanding of this specification.
[0057] Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that although some embodiments described herein include certain features found in other embodiments but not others, combinations of features from different embodiments are also within the scope of protection of this invention and form different embodiments. For example, in the embodiments described above, those skilled in the art can use them in combination based on known technical solutions and the technical problems to be solved by this application.
[0058] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-described technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A foldable brim structure, comprising a base plate located above the driver's cab and a fixed brim plate surrounding the front edge and left and right side edges of the base plate and extending vertically upward therefrom, characterized in that: It also includes a folding eaves assembly connected to the fixed eaves, the folding eaves assembly comprising: The folded eaves board has a multi-segment structure and extends around the top surface of the fixed eaves board; The hinge component connects the folding brim to the fixed brim, and the folding brim can be flipped around the hinge component to change the vertical height of the brim. The supporting component supports the folded brim after it has been flipped up and erected, increasing the vertical height of the brim; removing the supporting component allows the folded brim to be flipped up and the vertical height of the brim to be reduced.
2. The foldable brim structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The folded eaves panel includes: The front folding eaves is connected to the front fixed eaves via several hinged components; The left-folding eaves board is connected to the left fixed eaves board of the fixed eaves board through several hinged components; The right-folding eaves board is connected to the right fixed eaves board of the fixed eaves board through several hinged components.
3. The foldable brim structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: At least one supporting component is installed between the front folding eaves and the front fixed eaves, between the left folding eaves and the left fixed eaves, and between the right folding eaves and the right fixed eaves.
4. The foldable brim structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge component is a hinge consisting of a central shaft connecting a pair of blades. The upper blade is fixed to the folding eaves, and the lower blade is fixed to the fixed eaves.
5. The foldable brim structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting component includes: The ear plates are arranged opposite each other, with one ear plate fixed to the inner side of the fixed eaves board and the other ear plate fixed to the inner side of the folded eaves board. Each ear plate has a through hole arranged on the same axis in the center area. A threaded rod and a nut are provided. The threaded rod is inserted from top to bottom into the through holes of two ear plates. One nut is tightened on the part of the threaded rod that extends from the upper ear plate, and the other nut is tightened on the part of the threaded rod that extends from the lower ear plate.
6. The foldable brim structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting component includes: The ear plates are arranged opposite each other, with one ear plate fixed to the inner side of the fixed eaves board and the other ear plate fixed to the inner side of the folded eaves board. Each ear plate has a through hole arranged on the same axis in the center area. A T-shaped pin and a cotter pin are used. The T-shaped pin passes through the through holes of the two ear plates from top to bottom, and the cotter pin is engaged at the part of the T-shaped pin that extends out from the lower ear plate.
7. The foldable brim structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The supporting component includes: The ear plates are arranged opposite each other, with one ear plate fixed to the inner side of the fixed eaves board and the other ear plate fixed to the inner side of the folded eaves board. Each ear plate has a through hole arranged on the same axis in the center area. Bolts and nuts, wherein the bolts are inserted from top to bottom into the through holes of the two lugs, and the nuts are tightened on the part of the bolts that protrude from the lower lug.
8. A cargo box, characterized in that: Includes the foldable brim structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 7.
9. An engineering vehicle, characterized in that: Includes the cargo box as described in claim 8.
10. An engineering vehicle according to claim 9, characterized in that: The engineering vehicles include mining dump trucks.