Sun-shading and rain-shading fast food truck

By driving the screw and rotating rod with a motor, the tow arm can be retracted and the sun visor can be rotated, which solves the problem of the tow arm of the towed food cart occupying space, provides sunshade and rain protection, and improves the convenience of use.

CN224117103UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14QINGDAO TOU XING TIAN XIA SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-05-21
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

The tow arm of a towed food cart takes up a lot of space after it opens for business, making it inconvenient to use.

Method used

A sunshade and rain-proof fast food cart was designed. The tow arm is retracted by rotating the screw and rotating rod driven by the motor. It is equipped with a sliding sleeve and positioning components to stabilize the tow arm. Combined with the rotation of the sunshade, it provides sunshade and rain protection.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the space occupied by the towing arm during operation, improves the stability of the towing arm, and provides sunshade and rain protection functions, thus enhancing ease of use.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of catering equipment, and discloses a sun-shading and rain-shading fast food truck, which comprises a truck body and a traction arm body, and further comprises a box body bolted above one side of the truck body, a first motor is bolted on the inner wall of the box body, a rotating rod is arranged above the truck body, and the rotating rod and the surface of the truck body are mutually fixed through a bearing; the second motor is started to drive the screw rod to rotate, the threaded sleeve drives the traction arm to enter the position below the vehicle body, storage is carried out, occupied space in the operating process is reduced, the traction arm slides along the surface of the sliding rod through the sliding sleeve in the moving process, stability of the traction arm is improved, and in the traction process, the traction arm is not prone to falling off. The sliding sleeve and the sliding rod bear stress from the traction arm, the threaded rod is prevented from rotating due to pulling force, positioning is more stable through cooperation of the positioning assembly, meanwhile, the first motor is started to drive the rotating rod and the sun shield to rotate, and the sun-shading and rain-sheltering functions are provided for diners.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of catering equipment technology, specifically a food cart that provides shade and rain protection. Background Technology

[0002] A towed food truck is a mobile food service facility powered by a tow vehicle. It typically consists of a dedicated tow truck connected to a truck body at the rear. The truck body is equipped with complete food processing and sales equipment, such as stoves, refrigerators, and display cases, allowing for the on-site preparation and sale of various fast foods, such as hamburgers, fried chicken, and hot dogs. These food trucks do not require a fixed location and can move flexibly according to the flow of people at different times and places. They are commonly found in high-traffic areas such as commercial streets, around schools, and event venues, providing consumers with convenient and diverse dining options. Furthermore, their relatively low operating costs and flexible business model have made them popular with many entrepreneurs.

[0003] The towed food cart has a relatively long tow arm at the front to connect to the tow vehicle. However, after reaching the business location, the tow vehicle drives away, and the long tow arm of the food cart takes up a lot of space and is inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a food cart that provides shade and rain protection, and has the function of storing the towing arm.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a sunshade and rain-proof food cart, comprising a vehicle body and a towing arm body, and further comprising:

[0006] A box is bolted to the upper side of the vehicle body. A first motor is bolted to the inner wall of the box. A rotating rod is provided above the vehicle body and is fixed to the surface of the vehicle body by bearings. The rotating rod is fixed to the output shaft of the first motor. A sunshade is welded to one side of the rotating rod.

[0007] The slide rods are bolted to both sides of the bottom of the vehicle body. The slide rods are slidably connected to the surface of the slide rods and the slide sleeves are welded to the traction arm body. A screw rod is also provided under the vehicle body and is fixed to the vehicle body through a bearing seat. A second motor is also bolted to one side of the bottom of the vehicle body and the output shaft of the second motor is fixed to the screw rod. A threaded sleeve is threaded to the surface of the screw rod and is bolted to the traction arm body. A positioning component is also provided at the bottom of the vehicle body.

[0008] Preferably, the positioning component includes a vertical plate, a first hydraulic rod, and a positioning post. The vertical plate is bolted to the bottom of the vehicle body, the first hydraulic rod passes through the vertical plate and is fixed below the vehicle body, the positioning post is bolted to the output shaft of the first hydraulic rod, and a positioning hole is also provided on the surface of the traction arm body.

[0009] Preferably, an infrared sensor is also fixed to the bottom of the vehicle body.

[0010] Preferably, a second hydraulic rod is also bolted to one side of the vehicle body, and the output shaft of the second hydraulic rod is bolted to a support plate.

[0011] Preferably, the length of the screw is greater than the length of the slide bar.

[0012] Preferably, the sunshade has an arc-shaped design.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] This invention uses a second motor to rotate a screw, allowing a threaded sleeve to pull a traction arm under the vehicle body for storage, reducing the space occupied during operation. As the traction arm moves, a sliding sleeve slides along the surface of a sliding rod, increasing its stability. During traction, the sliding sleeve and sliding rod bear the force from the traction arm, preventing the screw from rotating due to tension. Combined with the positioning components, the positioning is more stable. At the same time, the first motor rotates the rotating rod and sunshade, providing diners with sun and rain protection. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a bottom-view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the box body in this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Vehicle body; 2. Box body; 3. Rotating rod; 4. Sun visor; 5. First motor; 6. Traction arm body; 7. Sliding rod; 8. Sliding sleeve; 9. Second motor; 10. Screw; 11. Threaded sleeve; 12. Positioning assembly; 121. Vertical plate; 122. First hydraulic rod; 123. Positioning post; 124. Positioning hole; 13. Second hydraulic rod; 14. Support plate; 15. Infrared sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0020] 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.

[0021] Please see Figures 1-4 As shown, a sunshade and rain-proof fast food cart includes a vehicle body 1 and a towing arm body 6. The towing arm body 6 is located below the front side of the vehicle body 1. A box 2 is also bolted to the upper side of one side of the vehicle body 1. A first motor 5 is bolted to the inner wall of the box 2. A rotating rod 3 is provided on the upper side of the vehicle body 1, and the rotating rod 3 is fixed to the surface of the vehicle body 1 by bearings, so that the rotating rod 3 can rotate. The rotating rod 3 is fixed to the output shaft of the first motor 5. A sunshade 4 is welded to one side of the rotating rod 3. The sunshade 4 has an arc-shaped design so that it fits against the surface of the vehicle body 1 after being stored. Sliding rods 7 are bolted to both sides of the bottom of the vehicle body 1. Sliding sleeves 8 are slidably connected to the surface of the sliding rods 7. The traction arm body 6 is welded to the traction arm body 6, so that the traction arm body 6 can drive the sliding sleeve 8 to slide along the surface of the sliding rod 7, allowing the traction arm body 6 to move in the horizontal direction. A screw 10 is also provided under the vehicle body 1, and the screw 10 is fixed to the vehicle body 1 through a bearing seat, which allows the screw 10 to rotate. The length of the screw 10 is greater than the length of the sliding rod 7. A second motor 9 is also bolted to one side of the bottom of the vehicle body 1, and the output shaft of the second motor 9 is fixed to the screw 10. A threaded sleeve 11 is threaded to the surface of the screw 10, and the threaded sleeve 11 is bolted to the traction arm body 6. A positioning component 12 is also provided at the bottom of the vehicle body 1.

[0022] The positioning assembly 12 includes a vertical plate 121, a first hydraulic rod 122, and a positioning post 123. The vertical plate 121 is bolted to the bottom of the vehicle body 1. The first hydraulic rod 122 passes through the vertical plate 121 and is fixed to the bottom of the vehicle body 1. The positioning post 123 is bolted to the output shaft of the first hydraulic rod 122. A positioning hole 124 is also provided on the surface of the traction arm body 6 for the positioning post 123 to enter. When the sliding sleeve 8 and the end of the sliding rod 7 are in contact, the positioning post 123 is aligned with the positioning hole 124, and then the first hydraulic rod 123 is turned on. The pressure rod 122 drives the positioning pin 123 into the positioning hole 124, thereby fixing the traction arm body 6. An infrared sensor 15 is also fixed at the bottom of the vehicle body 1. The infrared sensor 15 is used to detect the position of the sliding sleeve 8. When the sliding sleeve 8 is below the infrared sensor 15, the infrared sensor 15 detects it and transmits the information to the display screen and other intelligent components inside the vehicle body 1 (some fast food trucks currently come with intelligent displays). At this time, the positioning pin 123 and the positioning hole 124 are aligned with each other, and the first hydraulic rod 122 can be operated.

[0023] The food cart is moved to the desired location by connecting the towing arm body 6 to the tractor unit. The sliding sleeve 8 and sliding rod 7 bear the force from the towing arm. A second hydraulic rod 13 is also bolted to one side of the vehicle body 1. The output shaft of the second hydraulic rod 13 is bolted to the support plate 14. Opening the second hydraulic rod 13 extends its output shaft, causing the support plate 14 to contact the ground. Then, the connection between the towing arm body 6 and the tractor unit is disconnected, providing support for the food cart. Next, the first hydraulic rod 122 is opened, causing the positioning pin 123 to disengage from the positioning hole 124. Then, the second motor 9 is turned on, causing the screw 10 to rotate. The threaded sleeve 11 on the surface moves the towing arm body 6 together. The towing arm body 6 moves the sliding sleeve 8 along the surface of the sliding rod 7, moving the towing arm body 6 under the vehicle body 1, thus achieving the storage of the towing arm body 6.

[0024] Then, the first motor 5 is turned on, which drives the rotating rod 3 and the sunshade 4 to rotate, so that the sunshade 4 rotates to a horizontal position (the first motor 5 is a motor with a self-locking function so that when the sunshade 4 is in a horizontal position, the output shaft and the sunshade 4 are locked), providing diners with sunshade and rain protection. Moreover, the sunshade 4 can be stored, which is more convenient.

[0025] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0026] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A sunshade and rain-proof food truck, comprising a vehicle body (1) and a towing arm body (6), characterized in that, Also includes: A box (2) is bolted to the upper side of the vehicle body (1). A first motor (5) is bolted to the inner wall of the box (2). A rotating rod (3) is provided above the vehicle body (1). The rotating rod (3) and the surface of the vehicle body (1) are fixed to each other by bearings. The rotating rod (3) is fixed to the output shaft of the first motor (5). A sunshade (4) is welded to one side of the rotating rod (3). A sliding rod (7) is bolted to both sides of the bottom of the vehicle body (1). A sliding sleeve (8) is slidably connected to the surface of the sliding rod (7), and the sliding sleeve (8) is welded to the traction arm body (6). A screw (10) is also provided below the vehicle body (1), and the screw (10) is fixed to the vehicle body (1) through a bearing seat. A second motor (9) is also bolted to one side of the bottom of the vehicle body (1), and the output shaft of the second motor (9) is fixed to the screw (10). A threaded sleeve (11) is threaded to the surface of the screw (10), and the threaded sleeve (11) is bolted to the traction arm body (6). A positioning component (12) is also provided at the bottom of the vehicle body (1).

2. The sunshade and rainproof food cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning component (12) includes a vertical plate (121), a first hydraulic rod (122), and a positioning post (123). The vertical plate (121) is bolted to the bottom of the vehicle body (1). The first hydraulic rod (122) passes through the vertical plate (121) and is fixed below the vehicle body (1). The positioning post (123) is bolted to the output shaft of the first hydraulic rod (122). The surface of the traction arm body (6) is also provided with a positioning hole (124).

3. A sunshade and rain-proof food cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: An infrared sensor (15) is also fixed to the bottom of the vehicle body (1).

4. A sunshade and rain-proof food cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second hydraulic rod (13) is also bolted to one side of the vehicle body (1), and the output shaft of the second hydraulic rod (13) is bolted to a support plate (14).

5. A sunshade and rain-proof food cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length of the screw (10) is greater than the length of the slide (7).

6. A sunshade and rain-proof food cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sunshade (4) has an arc-shaped design.