Luggage rack assembly and vehicle

Abstract

According to the luggage rack assembly and the vehicle, on one hand, each cushion piece is clamped and fixed to the inner side of a supporting foot through clamping fit between a third clamping part and a first clamping part, and is clamped and fixed to the outer side of the supporting foot through clamping fit between a fourth clamping part and a second clamping part, and the clamping parts on the inner side and the outer side of the supporting foot play a role at the same time; the clamping structure can be stably clamped and fixed to the supporting leg, the cushion piece is not prone to falling off, and the installation stability is high; on the other hand, the two cushion pieces are independently arranged, the interval space is formed, the interval space can avoid fasteners such as cast aluminum blocks or bolts arranged at the fixing positions of the luggage rack and the car roof metal plate groove, and space can be provided for installation of the fasteners; in addition, materials do not need to be arranged in the interval space of the two cushion pieces, the materials of the cushion pieces can be saved, and cost is reduced. In addition, the position, corresponding to the fastening piece, of the cushion piece does not need to be punched to form an avoiding position, and therefore working procedures are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of transportation technology, and in particular to a luggage rack assembly and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] A roof rack is a specialized device installed on the roof of a vehicle for placing luggage, equipment, or other items. In related technologies, the roof rack has two legs at its base, with a pad installed at the bottom of each leg. The bottom of the roof rack is secured to a groove in the roof panel via this pad. The pad is typically a rubber pad. The pad is located below the two legs and engages with them. A protrusion is located in the middle of the pad, corresponding to the area between the two legs. This protrusion extends into the gap between the two legs and abuts against the bottom surface of the roof rack, providing support and preventing the pad from collapsing and falling under load.

[0003] However, the protrusion increases the amount of material used in the padding, leading to higher costs. Furthermore, fasteners such as cast aluminum blocks or bolts are installed at the locations where the roof rack and roof sheet metal are fixed. To avoid these fasteners, the padding needs to have corresponding portions punched off, further increasing processing costs. Additionally, especially when the internal space of the two roof rack legs is limited, the padding will occupy that space, making it difficult to install the fasteners. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a luggage rack assembly and vehicle that can reduce costs, ensure installation stability, and provide space for fastener installation.

[0005] A luggage rack assembly, the luggage rack assembly comprising:

[0006] A luggage rack, wherein the luggage rack has two spaced-apart legs, the inner side of the legs has a first locking part, and the outer side of the legs has a second locking part; and

[0007] Two pads are provided, and the two pads are connected to the two legs in a one-to-one correspondence. The two pads are provided with a gap space. The pads include a snap-fit ​​structure, and the snap-fit ​​structure is provided with a third snap-fit ​​part and a fourth snap-fit ​​part. The third snap-fit ​​part is snap-fitted with the first snap-fit ​​part, and the fourth snap-fit ​​part is snap-fitted with the second snap-fit ​​part.

[0008] In one embodiment, the snap-fit ​​structure has a snap-fit ​​groove, and the bottom end of the support leg is snap-fitted and fixed inside the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0009] In one embodiment, a first anti-slip portion is provided on the outer wall of the bottom end of the support leg; and / or, a second anti-slip portion is provided on the inner wall of the slot.

[0010] In one embodiment, the first anti-slip portion includes one or more combinations of wavy protrusions, spiral protrusions, arrayed protrusions, and anti-slip textures; and / or, the second anti-slip portion includes one or more combinations of wavy protrusions, spiral protrusions, arrayed protrusions, and anti-slip textures.

[0011] In one embodiment, the snap-fit ​​structure extends along the longitudinal direction of the luggage rack; and / or, the snap-fit ​​structure is made of a rigid elastic material.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first latching portion and the second latching portion are arranged vertically offset, with the first latching portion located above the second latching portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​portion is provided with a first snap-fit ​​groove, the third snap-fit ​​portion is provided with a first snap-fit ​​block, and the first snap-fit ​​block engages with the first snap-fit ​​groove; and / or, the second snap-fit ​​portion is provided with a second snap-fit ​​groove, the fourth snap-fit ​​portion is provided with a second snap-fit ​​block, and the second snap-fit ​​block engages with the second snap-fit ​​groove.

[0014] In one embodiment, the inner wall of the second snap-fit ​​groove is inclined upward from the bottom of the second snap-fit ​​groove to the groove opening.

[0015] In one embodiment, the pad further includes an abutment portion connected to the snap-fit ​​structure, the two abutment portions extending away from each other and respectively used to abut against the two opposite inner walls of the roof panel groove; the abutment portions are made of a soft elastic material.

[0016] A means of transportation, the means of transportation including the aforementioned luggage rack assembly, and a vehicle body, the vehicle body having a roof panel groove, the luggage rack assembly being mounted on the roof panel groove.

[0017] The aforementioned luggage rack assembly and vehicle, on the one hand, each pad is secured to the inside of the support leg by engaging with the first and third engaging parts via a third engaging part, and to the outside of the support leg by engaging with the second and fourth engaging parts via a fourth engaging part. The engaging parts on both the inner and outer sides of the support leg function simultaneously, ensuring a secure and stable connection, reducing the likelihood of the pads falling off, and providing high installation stability. On the other hand, the two pads are independently designed, creating a space between them. This space avoids the use of cast aluminum blocks or bolts at the fixing positions of the luggage rack and roof panel recesses, providing space for the installation of these fasteners. Furthermore, compared to the integral pads in related technologies, the two independent pads in this application result in a smaller occupied internal space for the two legs of the luggage rack, allowing for a larger usable space and preventing insufficient internal space, thus facilitating the installation of fasteners. In addition, compared to the integral pads in related technologies, no material is needed in the space between the two pads, saving material and reducing costs. Moreover, since the middle part of the two pads is empty, there is no need to punch and cut the pads at the positions corresponding to the fasteners to create clearance, thereby reducing the number of processes. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a luggage rack assembly according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A.

[0020] 10. Luggage rack; 11. Support leg; 111. First locking part; 112. Second locking part; 1121. Inner side wall; 113. First anti-slip part; 20. Pad; 21. Spacer; 22. Locking structure; 221. Third locking part; 222. Fourth locking part; 223. Slot; 23. Abutment part; 231. First support arm; 232. Second support arm; 233. Fifth locking part. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0022] It should be noted that, for ease of description and understanding, the terms "up", "down", "left" and "right" in this embodiment refer to the state of the roof rack assembly in use. The direction perpendicular to the driving direction and parallel to the top surface of the vehicle roof is the left and right direction, and the vertical direction is the up and down direction.

[0023] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 A structural diagram of a luggage rack assembly according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 Enlarged structural view at point A. One embodiment of this application provides a luggage rack assembly, comprising: a luggage rack 10 and two pads 20. The luggage rack 10 has two spaced-apart legs 11. A first engaging portion 111 is provided on the inner side of each leg 11, and a second engaging portion 112 is provided on the outer side of each leg 11. The two pads 20 are connected to the two legs 11 in a one-to-one correspondence, and the two pads 20 have a space 21 between them. Each pad 20 includes a snap-fit ​​structure 22. The snap-fit ​​structure 22 has a third snap-fit ​​portion 221 and a fourth snap-fit ​​portion 222. The third snap-fit ​​portion 221 engages with the first snap-fit ​​portion 111, and the fourth snap-fit ​​portion 222 engages with the second snap-fit ​​portion 112.

[0024] The aforementioned luggage rack assembly, on the one hand, has each pad 20 engaging with the first pad 111 via a third engaging part 221 to secure it to the inner side of the support leg 11, and engaging with the second pad 112 via a fourth engaging part 222 to secure it to the outer side of the support leg 11. The engaging parts on both the inner and outer sides of the support leg 11 function simultaneously, ensuring the engaging structure 22 is securely fixed to the support leg 11, reducing the likelihood of the pad 20 falling off and providing high installation stability. On the other hand, the two pads 20 are independently arranged, forming a space 21. This space 21 avoids fasteners such as cast aluminum blocks or bolts located at the fixing positions of the luggage rack 10 and the roof panel groove, thus providing a safer fit for the fasteners. The installation provides space; moreover, compared to the integral pad 20 in the related technology, the method of setting two independent pads 20 in this application makes the internal space of the two legs 11 of the luggage rack 10 less occupied and the usable space larger, so as not to cause insufficient internal space, thereby facilitating the installation of fasteners; in addition, compared to the integral pad 20 in the related technology, no material is needed at the gap 21 between the two pads 20, thereby saving material for the pads 20 and reducing costs; in addition, since the middle part of the two pads 20 is empty, there is no need to punch the pads 20 at the position corresponding to the fastener to form a clearance, thereby reducing the number of processes.

[0025] Please see Figure 2For example, the snap-fit ​​structure 22 has a snap-fit ​​groove 223, and the bottom end of the support leg 11 is snap-fitted and fixed inside the snap-fit ​​groove 223. Thus, during assembly, the bottom end of the support leg 11 passes through the opening of the snap-fit ​​groove 223, extends into the inside of the snap-fit ​​groove 223, and snaps into the snap-fit ​​groove 223. In other words, the snap-fit ​​structure 22 wraps around the outside of the bottom end of the support leg 11 and snaps into and fixes itself to the support leg 11, thereby enabling the pad 20 to be securely installed on the support leg 11 and effectively preventing the pad 20 from falling off the luggage rack 10.

[0026] In some embodiments, the pad 20 extends along the longitudinal direction of the roof rack 10, such that each part of the support leg 11 along the longitudinal direction of the roof rack 10 engages with the roof sheet metal groove via the pad 20, thereby ensuring installation stability and sealing. Specifically, the snap-fit ​​structure 22 extends along the longitudinal direction of the roof rack 10, such that each part of the support leg 11 along the longitudinal direction of the roof rack 10 is snap-fitted and fixed inside the snap-fit ​​structure 22 groove 223.

[0027] It should be noted that the longitudinal direction of the luggage rack 10 refers to, for example, the longitudinal direction of the luggage rack 10. Figure 1 or Figure 2 The direction shown is perpendicular to the screen.

[0028] In some embodiments, a first anti-slip portion 113 is provided on the outer wall of the bottom end of the support leg 11. Optionally, the first anti-slip portion 113 can be arranged on the outer wall of the inner side of the bottom end of the support leg 11 or on the outer wall of the bottom end of the support leg 11; the specific location is not limited here. The specific structural form of the first anti-slip portion 113 can be adjusted and set according to actual needs, including but not limited to one or more combinations of wavy protrusions, spiral protrusions, arrayed protrusions, and anti-slip textures. In this way, the first anti-slip portion 113 plays an anti-slip role, which can increase the friction between the locking structure 22 and the support leg 11, ensure the stability of the locking structure 22 and the support leg 11, and effectively prevent the pad 20 from falling off.

[0029] In some embodiments, a second anti-slip portion (not shown in the figure) is provided on the inner wall of the slot 223. The specific structural form of the second anti-slip portion is similar to that of the first anti-slip portion 113, including but not limited to one or more combinations of wavy protrusions, spiral protrusions, arrayed protrusions, and anti-slip textures. The specific form can be adjusted and set according to actual needs, and is not limited here. In this way, the second anti-slip portion plays an anti-slip role, which can increase the friction between the locking structure 22 and the support leg 11, ensure the stability of the locking structure 22 and the support leg 11, and effectively prevent the pad 20 from falling off.

[0030] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​structure 22 is made of a rigid elastic material, including but not limited to rigid EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer) or other rigid materials, which can be flexibly adjusted and set according to actual needs. In this way, the snap-fit ​​structure 22 is not easily deformed under force and can be stably installed on the support leg 11.

[0031] For example, the first snap-fit ​​portion 111 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 112 are arranged vertically offset, with the first snap-fit ​​portion 111 located above the second snap-fit ​​portion 112. In this way, on the one hand, when the pad 20 is assembled to the support leg 11, the first snap-fit ​​portion 111 can be first snapped and fixed to the third snap-fit ​​portion 221, and then the second snap-fit ​​portion 112 can be snapped and fixed to the fourth snap-fit ​​portion 222. The snap-fit ​​positions of the second snap-fit ​​portion 112 and the fourth snap-fit ​​portion 222 are close to the bottom surface of the support leg 11, thus facilitating the quick and stable assembly of the pad 20 onto the support leg 11. On the other hand, because the first snap-fit ​​portion 111 and the second snap-fit ​​portion 112 are arranged vertically offset, and the third snap-fit ​​portion 221 and the fourth snap-fit ​​portion 222 are also arranged vertically offset, the combined structure of the support leg 11 and the snap-fit ​​structure 22 maintains a basically the same width in the vertical direction along the left-right direction, and the width is relatively small, occupying little space. This allows for a larger internal space in the two support legs 11 to accommodate fasteners.

[0032] For example, the first latching part 111 is provided with a first latching groove, and the third latching part 221 is provided with a first latching block, which engages with the first latching groove. The second latching part 112 is provided with a second latching groove, and the fourth latching part 222 is provided with a second latching block, which engages with the second latching groove.

[0033] Please see Figure 2 For example, the inner wall 1121 of the second latching groove is inclined upward from the bottom of the second latching groove to the opening of the groove. In this way, when the roof rack 10 is assembled into the roof sheet metal groove, both pads 20 will be subjected to forces close to each other. Since the inner wall 1121 of the second latching groove is set in an upward shape, it is easy for the third latching part 221 and the fourth latching part 222 to be locked stably, the pads 20 are not easy to fall off, and the installation effect on the support 11 is more stable and reliable.

[0034] The inner wall 1121 is inclined upward, that is, inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the inclination angle is including but not limited to 5°, 10°, 15°, 20°, 25°, 30°, 50° or 60°, etc.

[0035] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments, the pad 20 further includes an abutment portion 23 connected to the snap-fit ​​structure 22. The two abutment portions 23 extend away from each other and are respectively used to abut against the two opposite inner walls of the roof panel groove. Thus, when the two abutment portions 23 abut against the two opposite inner walls of the roof panel groove, the roof rack 10 is subjected to balanced force, improving the stability of the roof rack 10 at the roof panel groove; furthermore, the abutment portion 23 abuts against the inner wall of the roof panel groove, providing a good sealing effect.

[0036] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the abutment portion 23 may be made of, but is not limited to, a soft, elastic material. In this way, the abutment portion 23 is easily elastically deformed under stress, providing good sealing against the inner wall of the roof panel groove, while preventing deformation or damage to the inner wall of the roof panel groove.

[0037] For example, the soft elastic material used for the contact part 23 includes, but is not limited to, soft EPDM. Of course, it can also be made of other soft elastic materials, which are not limited here.

[0038] For example, the snap-fit ​​structure 22 and the abutment portion 23 may be formed by two-material integral extrusion molding, among other things. Of course, they may also be integrally injection molded and then, for example, bonded together or connected and fixed by fasteners such as pins, rivets, and screws.

[0039] Please see Figure 2 For example, the abutment portion 23 includes a first support arm 231 and a second support arm 232. The first support portion is connected to the second support arm 232. The first support arm 231 is also connected and fixed to the snap-fit ​​structure 22. The second support arm 232 is used to abut against the inner wall of the roof sheet metal groove. Optionally, the first support arm 231 and the second support arm 232 are arranged at an angle, and the angle is including but not limited to 50°, 60°, 70°, 90°, 110° or 120°, etc.

[0040] For example, the free end of the abutment portion 23 is provided with a fifth engaging portion 233. The fifth engaging portion 233 engages with the inner wall of the roof sheet metal groove.

[0041] In one embodiment, this application also provides a means of transportation, including but not limited to vehicles, such as automobiles, buses, trucks, coaches, etc., and the means of transportation includes the luggage rack assembly of any of the above embodiments. It also includes a vehicle body, the vehicle body having a roof panel groove, the luggage rack assembly being installed in the roof panel groove, and two abutting portions 23 respectively abutting and cooperating with the two opposite inner walls of the roof panel groove.

[0042] In the aforementioned vehicle and the aforementioned luggage rack assembly, on the one hand, each pad 20 is engaged with the first pad 111 via the third engaging part 221 to secure it to the inner side of the support leg 11, and with the second pad 112 via the fourth engaging part 222 to secure it to the outer side of the support leg 11. The engaging parts on both the inner and outer sides of the support leg 11 function simultaneously, ensuring that the engaging structure 22 is securely engaged and fixed to the support leg 11, reducing the likelihood of the pad 20 falling off and providing high installation stability. On the other hand, the two pads 20 are independently arranged, forming a space 21. This space 21 avoids fasteners such as cast aluminum blocks or bolts installed at the fixing positions of the luggage rack 10 and the roof panel groove, thus providing... The installation of fasteners provides space; and compared to the integral pad 20 in the related art, the method of setting two independent pads 20 in this application makes the internal space of the two legs 11 of the luggage rack 10 less occupied, and the usable space is larger, so as not to cause insufficient internal space, thereby facilitating the installation of fasteners; in addition, compared to the integral pad 20 in the related art, no material is needed at the space 21 between the two pads 20, thereby saving material for the pads 20 and reducing costs; furthermore, since the middle part of the two pads 20 is empty, there is no need to punch the pads 20 at the position corresponding to the fastener to form a clearance, thereby reducing the number of processes.

[0043] It should be noted that the "abutting part 23" in this embodiment can be a part of the "snap-fitting structure 22", that is, the "abutting part 23" and the "other parts of the snap-fitting structure 22" are integrally molded; or it can be an independent component that can be separated from the "other parts of the snap-fitting structure 22", that is, the "abutting part 23" can be manufactured independently and then combined with the "other parts of the snap-fitting structure 22" to form a whole.

[0044] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0045] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0047] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A luggage rack assembly, characterized in that, The luggage rack assembly includes: A luggage rack, wherein the luggage rack has two spaced-apart legs, the inner side of the legs has a first locking part, and the outer side of the legs has a second locking part; and Two pads are provided, and the two pads are connected to the two legs in a one-to-one correspondence. The two pads are provided with a gap space. The pads include a snap-fit ​​structure, and the snap-fit ​​structure is provided with a third snap-fit ​​part and a fourth snap-fit ​​part. The third snap-fit ​​part is snap-fitted with the first snap-fit ​​part, and the fourth snap-fit ​​part is snap-fitted with the second snap-fit ​​part.

2. The luggage rack assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​structure has a snap-fit ​​groove, and the bottom end of the support leg is snap-fitted and fixed inside the snap-fit ​​groove.

3. The luggage rack assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall of the bottom end of the support leg is provided with a first anti-slip part; and / or, the inner wall of the slot is provided with a second anti-slip part.

4. The luggage rack assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first anti-slip portion includes one or more combinations of wavy protrusions, spiral protrusions, arrayed protrusions, and anti-slip textures; and / or, the second anti-slip portion includes one or more combinations of wavy protrusions, spiral protrusions, arrayed protrusions, and anti-slip textures.

5. The luggage rack assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​structure extends along the longitudinal direction of the luggage rack; and / or, the snap-fit ​​structure is made of a rigid elastic material.

6. The luggage rack assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first latching part and the second latching part are arranged vertically offset, with the first latching part located above the second latching part.

7. The luggage rack assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​portion is provided with a first snap-fit ​​groove, the third snap-fit ​​portion is provided with a first snap-fit ​​block, and the first snap-fit ​​block engages with the first snap-fit ​​groove; and / or, the second snap-fit ​​portion is provided with a second snap-fit ​​groove, the fourth snap-fit ​​portion is provided with a second snap-fit ​​block, and the second snap-fit ​​block engages with the second snap-fit ​​groove.

8. The luggage rack assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner wall of the second snap-fit ​​groove is inclined upward from the bottom of the second snap-fit ​​groove to the groove opening.

9. The luggage rack assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pad also includes an abutment portion connected to the snap-fit ​​structure. The two abutment portions extend away from each other and are respectively used to abut against the two opposite inner walls of the roof panel groove. The abutment portions are made of a soft elastic material.

10. A means of transportation, characterized in that, The vehicle includes the luggage rack assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, and also includes a vehicle body, the vehicle body having a roof panel groove, and the luggage rack assembly being installed in the roof panel groove.

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