Dumper protection cross rod blanking cap structure
The one-piece molded plastic end cap structure solves the problems of cumbersome welding process and welding defects of traditional dump truck protective crossbars, achieving both aesthetic appeal and lightweight design, and simplifying the production and maintenance process.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUBEI DAYUN AUTOMOBILE
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-24
AI Technical Summary
The welding process for traditional dump truck protective crossbars is cumbersome and may have welding defects, affecting the product's appearance and weight.
It adopts a one-piece molded plastic end cap structure, including a connecting cylinder, wedge-shaped locking strip and pull rope system, which can be easily installed and disassembled by plugging and pulling the rope.
It simplifies the production process, improves the product's aesthetics and lightweight effect, and facilitates mass production and maintenance.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of dump truck technology, and in particular to a protective crossbar cover structure for dump trucks. Background Technology
[0002] A dump truck is a vehicle that unloads goods by hydraulic or mechanical lifting; it is also known as a tipper truck. It mainly consists of a truck chassis, a hydraulic lifting mechanism, a cargo box, and a power take-off unit. Dump truck cargo boxes can be divided into two types: rear-tipping and side-tipping. Rear-tipping is more common. The rear-tipping method involves controlling a piston rod through a control system to tilt the cargo box.
[0003] To reduce the vehicle's weight, the rear protective crossbars of dump trucks are generally made of hollow steel pipes. Traditionally, the rear protective crossbars of dump trucks are sealed at both ends of the hollow steel pipes by welding steel plates. This process is cumbersome and may result in welding defects that affect the product's appearance. In addition, the welded steel plates are relatively heavy.
[0004] Therefore, a protective crossbar cover structure for dump trucks is needed to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] This utility model addresses the technical problems existing in the prior art by providing a protective crossbar cover structure for dump trucks.
[0006] The technical solution of this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: A protective crossbar plug structure for dump trucks includes an end cap and a protective crossbar. The protective crossbar is a hollow structure. The end cap includes an end cap body. A connecting cylinder is vertically connected to one side of the end cap body. The cross-section of the connecting cylinder has the same shape as the end face of the protective crossbar. Multiple wedge-shaped retaining strips are provided on the outer side of the connecting cylinder. The connecting cylinder is inserted into the end of the protective crossbar. The wedge-shaped retaining strips abut against the inner wall of the protective crossbar.
[0007] Preferably, in the above-mentioned dump truck protective crossbar cover structure, the inner side of the end cover body is provided with reinforcing ribs.
[0008] Preferably, in the above-mentioned dump truck protective crossbar cover structure, the side of the wedge-shaped clip near the end cover body is perpendicular to the outer surface of the connecting cylinder.
[0009] Preferably, in the above-mentioned dump truck protective crossbar cover structure, the end cover body, connecting cylinder, and wedge-shaped clip are all made of plastic, and the end cover body, connecting cylinder, and wedge-shaped clip are integrally molded structures.
[0010] Preferably, in the above-mentioned dump truck protective crossbar cover structure, a countersunk hole is provided at the center of the end cover body, and a pull cover is installed in the countersunk hole.
[0011] Preferably, in the above-mentioned dump truck protective crossbar cover structure, the cover is connected to the connecting cylinder by multiple pull ropes.
[0012] Preferably, in the above-mentioned dump truck protective crossbar cover structure, one end of the cover is provided with a rope protrusion, one end of the rope is fixed on the rope protrusion, and the other end of the rope is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting cylinder.
[0013] Preferably, in the above-mentioned dump truck protective crossbar cover structure, a pull rope bending cylinder is vertically arranged on the inner side of the end cover body, the pull rope passes through the pull rope bending cylinder, and the pull rope is bent in a taut state.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] 1. It solves the problem that traditional sealing plates use a cumbersome welding process and that welding defects may affect the product's appearance;
[0016] 2. The new structure uses lighter materials, which better meets the market's demand for lightweight products;
[0017] 3. The new structure is a one-piece molded structure, which can be mass-produced through molds, making it simpler and with a uniform appearance. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a front view of the end cap of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a side view of the end cap of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a front view of the second embodiment of the end cap of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Sectional view at point AA;
[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Rear view.
[0024] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0025] 1. Balance beam vertical beam, 2. Protective horizontal bar, 3. End cap, 31. End cap body, 32. Connecting cylinder, 33. Wedge-shaped retaining strip, 34. Reinforcing rib, 35. Pull rope bending cylinder, 36. Pull rope, 37. Pull cap, 38. Countersunk hole, 39. Tie rope protrusion. Detailed Implementation
[0026] The principles and features of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.
[0027] like Figures 1-3 As shown, a protective crossbar cover structure for a dump truck includes an end cap 3 and a protective crossbar 2. The protective crossbar 2 is a hollow structure and is fixedly connected to the vertical beam 1 of the balance beam.
[0028] The end cap 3 includes an end cap body 31, with a connecting cylinder 32 vertically connected to one side of the end cap body 31. The cross-section of the connecting cylinder 32 has the same shape as the end face of the protective crossbar 2, preferably both being rectangular cylinders. Multiple wedge-shaped retaining strips 33 are provided on the outer surface of the connecting cylinder 32. The connecting cylinder 32 is inserted into the end of the protective crossbar 2. One side of the wedge-shaped retaining strip 33 near the end cap body 31 is perpendicular to the outer surface of the connecting cylinder 32, while the other side is inclined, facilitating the insertion of the connecting cylinder 32 into the end of the protective crossbar 2 and preventing reverse movement while locking it inside. After the connecting cylinder 32 is inserted into the protective crossbar 2, the wedge-shaped retaining strip 33 abuts against the inner wall of the protective crossbar 2. The end cap body 31, connecting cylinder 32, and wedge-shaped retaining strip 33 are all made of plastic and are integrally molded. They are inserted into both ends of the protective crossbar through assembly, utilizing the plasticity of the material itself for elastic clamping. Furthermore, when working conditions are poor, holes can be drilled in the protective crossbar 2 to add screws, which can be used to further tighten the connecting cylinder 32 to prevent it from loosening. Reinforcing ribs 34 are provided on the inner side of the end cap body 31 to improve the structural strength of the end cap.
[0029] Because the end cap 3 is difficult to remove after assembly, it is usually difficult to remove when necessary. For example, if the end cap 3 is damaged and needs to be replaced, or if it is necessary to operate inside the protective crossbar 2, it is usually necessary to forcibly break it to remove it when it is difficult to remove the end cap 3. However, this method is prone to damaging the end of the protective crossbar 2. Therefore, the following embodiments further improve the structure of the end cap.
[0030] like Figures 4-6As shown, a countersunk hole 38 is provided at the center of the end cap body 31, and a pull cap 37 is installed in the countersunk hole 38. Multiple pull ropes 36, preferably eight, are connected between the pull cap 37 and the connecting cylinder 32, with two ropes connected to each side of the connecting cylinder 32. One end of the pull cap 37 is provided with a rope-tying protrusion 39, and one end of the pull rope 36 is fixed to the rope-tying protrusion 39. The other end of the pull rope 36 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting cylinder 32. A rope-passing hole can be reserved at the end of the connecting cylinder 32 to fix the pull rope 36. In order to change the direction of the force applied by the pull rope to the end of the connecting cylinder 32, so as to facilitate pulling the end of the connecting cylinder 32 inward, a pull rope bending cylinder 35 is vertically provided on the inner side of the end cap body 31. The pull rope 36 passes through the pull rope bending cylinder 35, and the pull rope bending cylinder 35 pushes the pull rope, so that the pull rope 36 is bent in a taut state. After the pull cover 37 is installed into the countersunk hole 38, the two are fixed by interference fit using the elasticity between the plastics, and the outer end face of the pull cover 37 is flush with the outer end face of the end cover body 31. After the pull cover 37 is installed into the countersunk hole 38, each pull rope still has room for stretching, which makes it easy to remove the pull cover 37. This can be achieved by increasing the length of the pull rope or by using elastic rope.
[0031] Furthermore, a gap is left between the pull cap 37 and the inner side wall of the outer end of the countersunk hole 38, so that the pull cap 37 can be pried out through the gap when it is removed.
[0032] When it is necessary to remove the end cap 3, first remove the pull cap 37, and then pull the pull cap 37 outward. As the side wall of the connecting cylinder 32 moves inward, the pressure between the wedge-shaped locking strip 33 and the inner wall of the protective crossbar 2 is reduced, thereby reducing the friction between the two, and thus the end cap 3 can be easily removed from the protective crossbar 2.
[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, 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 a specific orientational structure and operation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "multiple" means two or more.
[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," etc., 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; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0035] The above description provides a detailed account of one embodiment of the present invention. However, this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.
Claims
1. A protective crossbar plug structure for dump trucks, characterized in that: Includes an end cap (3) and a protective crossbar (2). The protective crossbar (2) is a hollow structure. The end cap (3) includes an end cap body (31). A connecting cylinder (32) is vertically connected to one side of the end cap body (31). The cross-section of the connecting cylinder (32) is the same as the end face shape of the protective crossbar (2). Multiple wedge-shaped clips (33) are provided on the outer side of the connecting cylinder (32). The connecting cylinder (32) is inserted into the end of the protective crossbar (2). The wedge-shaped clips (33) abut against the inner wall of the protective crossbar (2).
2. The dump truck protective crossbar cover structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side of the end cap body (31) is provided with reinforcing ribs (34).
3. The dump truck protective crossbar plug structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the wedge-shaped clip (33) near the end cap body (31) is perpendicular to the outer surface of the connecting cylinder (32).
4. The dump truck protective crossbar plug structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The end cap body (31), connecting cylinder (32), and wedge-shaped retaining strip (33) are all made of plastic, and the end cap body (31), connecting cylinder (32), and wedge-shaped retaining strip (33) are integrally formed structures.
5. The dump truck protective crossbar plug structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: A countersunk hole (38) is provided at the center of the end cap body (31), and a pull cap (37) is installed in the countersunk hole (38).
6. The dump truck protective crossbar plug structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: Multiple pull ropes (36) are connected between the pull cover (37) and the connecting cylinder (32).
7. The dump truck protective crossbar plug structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the pull cover (37) is provided with a rope protrusion (39), one end of the pull rope (36) is fixed on the rope protrusion (39), and the other end of the pull rope (36) is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting cylinder (32).
8. The dump truck protective crossbar cover structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: A pull rope bending cylinder (35) is vertically arranged on the inner side of the end cap body (31). The pull rope (36) passes through the pull rope bending cylinder (35), and the pull rope (36) is bent in a taut state.