Adjustable soft awning roof supporting device
By designing a soft-top vehicle roof support device with support rods, sliding mechanisms, and connecting structures, the problem of unsmooth roof opening and closing was solved, achieving smooth roof operation and improved support effect, and simplifying the maintenance process.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520689018.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-14
AI Technical Summary
The existing soft-top car roofs are not easy to open and close, making operation inconvenient and time-consuming.
Design an adjustable soft-top vehicle roof support device including a support rod, a sliding mechanism, and a connecting structure. The sliding mechanism guides the opening and closing of the roof through first and second pulleys. The support rod is arc-shaped to fit tightly against the roof. The connecting structure is easy to disassemble and maintain using screws and nuts.
It enables smooth opening and closing of the canopy, saves the physical strength of the staff, enhances the support effect, and simplifies the maintenance process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of roof support devices, and in particular to an adjustable soft-top vehicle roof support device. Background Technology
[0002] Early convertibles mostly had manually operated roof mechanisms, which were inconvenient and time-consuming. With technological advancements, roof mechanisms have gradually evolved into automatic opening and closing mechanisms, greatly improving operational convenience. Folding soft tops typically consist of a roof and a folding linkage support. The roof is mainly composed of three layers of fabric outer material, a sound and heat insulation pad, and a separate inner lining, ensuring good sound and heat insulation effects. The folding linkage support is mainly composed of a main support, guide components, and a roof frame, responsible for the folding and unfolding of the roof. However, most existing soft-top cars have roofs that do not open and close smoothly. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an adjustable soft-top car roof support device.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an adjustable soft-top car roof support device, comprising: a support rod for supporting the soft-top;
[0005] The sliding mechanism includes guide ends mounted on both sides of a support rod. A first follower shaft is rotatably connected to the guide ends. A first follower shaft is fixedly connected to the end of the first follower shaft away from the guide ends. The first follower shaft can make the sliding of the soft tent smoother. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the guide ends. A second follower shaft is rotatably connected through the connecting plate. A second pulley is fixedly connected to the end of the second follower shaft away from the connecting plate. The second pulley can assist the movement of the soft tent.
[0006] and connection structure.
[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0008] The guide end includes:
[0009] Mounting plate, located on the upper side of the guide end, is used to connect the support rod;
[0010] Connecting rods are arranged on the guide end for connecting the support rod and the guide end;
[0011] Guide blocks are arranged on the connecting rods at both ends of the support rod to limit the position of the soft canopy.
[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0013] The connection structure includes a first screw that slides through and connects to the guide end and the connecting rod, and one end is threaded with a first nut.
[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0015] The connection structure includes a second screw that slides through and connects to the mounting plate and the connecting rod, with a second nut threaded onto one end.
[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0017] A vertical plate is fixedly connected to the guide end, and a partition is fixedly connected to the end of the vertical plate away from the guide end. There are two sets of partitions, and the two sets of partitions are evenly distributed at both ends of the vertical plate.
[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0019] The guide block is provided in four sets, and the four sets of guide blocks are evenly distributed on two sets of connecting support rods. The guide block is provided with through holes, and there are two sets of through holes, which are evenly located at both ends of the guide block.
[0020] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0021] The second pulley is provided in two sets, which are evenly distributed at both ends of the guide end. The connecting support rod is located between the two sets of second pulleys, and the two sets of second pulleys and one set of first pulleys are in a triangular positional relationship.
[0022] As a further description of the above technical solution:
[0023] The guide end is in the shape of a triangular trapezoid, and the guide end is fixedly connected to the support rod by a connecting rod and a mounting plate. The support rod is in the shape of an arc.
[0024] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0025] In this utility model, by setting a sliding mechanism, the canopy of the soft-top vehicle will open and close when loading and unloading goods. Then, by setting a first pulley and a second pulley on the sliding mechanism, the canopy can be further guided to make the opening and closing of the canopy smooth, which greatly saves the physical strength of the staff.
[0026] In this invention, a support rod is provided to serve as a bracket for the roof of a soft-top vehicle. The support rod is arc-shaped, which allows it to fit tightly against the roof of the soft-top vehicle, thus improving the support effect of the support rod on the soft-top.
[0027] In this invention, the supporting sliding mechanism reduces the number of parts, simplifies the structure, and facilitates manufacturing, thereby enhancing the practicality of the soft canopy support device. Attached Figure Description
[0028] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an adjustable soft-top car roof support device proposed in this utility model;
[0029] Figure 2 A partial structural diagram of an adjustable soft-top car roof support device proposed in this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0030] Figure 3 A partial structural diagram of an adjustable soft-top car roof support device proposed in this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.
[0032] Legend:
[0033] 1. Support rod; 2. Guide end; 3. First follower shaft; 4. First pulley; 5. Connecting plate; 6. Second follower shaft; 7. Second pulley; 8. Connecting support rod; 9. First screw; 10. First nut; 11. Guide block; 12. Through hole; 13. Second nut; 14. Second screw; 15. Mounting plate; 16. Vertical plate; 17. Partition plate. Detailed Implementation
[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0035] Reference Figures 1-4 One embodiment of this utility model is an adjustable soft-top car roof support device, comprising: a support rod 1 for supporting the soft-top;
[0036] The sliding mechanism includes guide ends 2 installed on both sides of the support rod 1. A first follower shaft 3 is rotatably connected to the guide ends 2. The end of the first follower shaft 3 away from the guide ends 2 is fixedly connected to the first follower shaft 3, which can make the soft canopy slide more smoothly. A connecting plate 5 is fixedly connected to the guide ends 2. A second follower shaft 6 is rotatably connected through the connecting plate 5. A second pulley 7 is fixedly connected to the end of the second follower shaft 6 away from the connecting plate 5. The second pulley 7 can assist the movement of the soft canopy. By setting up the sliding mechanism, the soft canopy roof will open and close when loading and unloading goods. Then, by setting the first pulley 4 and the second pulley 7 on the sliding mechanism, the roof can be further guided to make the opening and closing of the roof smooth, which greatly saves the physical strength of the staff; and the connecting structure.
[0037] The guide end 2 includes: a mounting plate 15, arranged on the upper side of the guide end 2 for connecting the support rod 1; a connecting rod 8, arranged on the guide end 2 for connecting the support rod 1 and the guide end 2; guide blocks 11, respectively arranged on the connecting rods 8 at both ends of the support rod 1 for limiting the position of the soft canopy; a connecting structure including a first screw 9, which is slidably connected to the guide end 2 and the connecting rod 8 and has a first nut 10 threaded at one end; a connecting structure including a second screw 14, which is slidably connected to the mounting plate 15 and the connecting rod 8 and has a second nut 13 threaded at one end; a vertical plate 16 is fixedly connected to the guide end 2; a partition plate 17 is fixedly connected to the end of the vertical plate 16 away from the guide end 2; the partition plate 17 has two sets, and the two sets of partition plates 17 are evenly distributed at both ends of the vertical plate 16; and guide blocks 1. 1. Four sets of guide blocks 11 are evenly distributed on two sets of connecting support rods 8. The guide blocks 11 are provided with through holes 12. There are two sets of through holes 12, which are evenly distributed at both ends of the guide blocks 11. There are two sets of second pulleys 7, which are evenly distributed at both ends of the guide end 2. The connecting support rods 8 are located between the two sets of second pulleys 7. The two sets of second pulleys 7 and one set of first pulleys 4 are in a triangular position relationship. The guide end 2 is shaped like a triangular trapezoid. The guide end 2 is fixedly connected to the support rod 1 through the connecting support rods 8 and the mounting plate 15. The support rod 1 is arc-shaped. By setting the support rod 1, it can be used as a support for the soft canopy roof. The arc shape of the support rod 1 allows the support rod 1 to fit tightly against the roof of the soft canopy, which can make the support rod 1 provide better support for the soft canopy.
[0038] Working principle: First, the support rod 1 is installed on the upper guide rail of the cargo box as a bracket for the soft-top truck roof. Then, a guide end 2 is installed on the support rod 1, and a first pulley 4 and a second pulley 7 are installed on the guide end 2. In the process of opening the soft-top, the first pulley 4 and the second pulley 7 will rotate as the soft-top opens, thereby guiding the roof and making the opening and closing of the roof smooth, which greatly saves the physical strength of the workers. Then, when it is necessary to disassemble and repair the components of the guide end 2, the first nut 10 and the second nut 13 can be rotated with a wrench to make the first nut 10 and the second nut 13 separate from the surface of the first screw 9 and the second screw 14. In this way, the connecting support rod 8 and the guide block 11 on the guide end 2 can be disassembled for repair. This makes it convenient for workers to replace and repair the components of the guide end 2. By setting the shape of the support rod 1 to be arc, the support rod 1 can fit tightly against the roof of the soft-top truck, which can improve the support effect of the support rod 1 on the soft-top truck.
[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An adjustable convertible top canopy support apparatus, characterized by, Include: Supporting rod (1) for supporting soft canopy; Sliding mechanism, including guide end (2) mounted on both sides of the supporting rod (1), the guide end (2) is rotatably connected with the first follow-up shaft (3), the first follow-up shaft (3) is fixedly connected with the first follow-up shaft (3) away from the guide end (2), the first follow-up shaft (3) can make the sliding of soft canopy more smoothly, the guide end (2) is fixedly connected with the connecting plate (5), the connecting plate (5) is rotatably connected with the second follow-up shaft (6) penetrating through the connecting plate (5), the second follow-up shaft (6) is fixedly connected with the second pulley (7) away from the connecting plate (5), the second pulley (7) can assist the sliding movement of soft canopy; And connecting structure.
2. An adjustable convertible top support apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein, The guide end (2) includes: Mounting plate (15) arranged on one side of the upper part of the guide end (2) for connecting the supporting rod (1); Connecting rod (8) arranged on the guide end (2) for connecting the supporting rod (1) and the guide end (2); Guide block (11) arranged on the connecting rod (8) at both ends of the supporting rod (1) for limiting the soft canopy.
3. An adjustable convertible top support apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein: The connecting structure includes first screw (9) which is slidably connected to the guide end (2) and the connecting rod (8) and has a first nut (10) threadedly connected at one end.
4. An adjustable convertible top support apparatus as defined in claim 3 wherein: The connecting structure includes second screw (14) which is slidably connected to the mounting plate (15) and the connecting rod (8) and has a second nut (13) threadedly connected at one end.
5. An adjustable convertible top support apparatus as defined in claim 4 wherein: The guide end (2) is fixedly connected with the vertical plate (16), the vertical plate (16) is fixedly connected with the partition plate (17) away from the guide end (2), the partition plate (17) is provided with two groups, and the two groups of partition plates (17) are evenly distributed at both ends of the vertical plate (16).
6. An adjustable convertible top support apparatus as defined in claim 5 wherein: The guide block (11) is provided with four groups, the four groups of guide blocks (11) are evenly distributed on the two groups of connecting rods (8), the guide block (11) is provided with perforations (12), the perforations (12) are provided with two groups, and the two groups of perforations (12) are evenly arranged at both ends of the guide block (11).
7. An adjustable convertible top support apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein: The second pulley (7) is provided with two groups, the two groups of second pulleys (7) are evenly distributed at both ends of the guide end (2), the connecting rod (8) is located between the two groups of second pulleys (7), and the two groups of second pulleys (7) and a group of first pulleys (4) are in a triangular position relationship.
8. An adjustable convertible top support apparatus as defined in claim 7, wherein: The shape of the guide end (2) is triangular trapezoidal, the guide end (2) is fixedly connected with the supporting rod (1) through the connecting rod (8) and the mounting plate (15), and the supporting rod (1) is arc-shaped.