Carriage side plate
By designing a rotating and locking mechanism for the side panels of the carriage, the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive disassembly of the uprights was solved, enabling rapid loading and unloading of long and narrow goods and improving transportation safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SICHUAN FUJUN AUTOMOBILE MFG CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, the columns need to be disassembled separately to facilitate the loading and unloading of long and narrow goods. Disassembling and assembling the columns is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the loading and unloading efficiency is low.
A side panel for a carriage has been designed, including an upper side panel, a lower side panel, and a rotating mechanism. The uprights and the slots are detachably connected by a rotating rod and a locking mechanism, allowing the uprights and the rotating side panel to unfold simultaneously to form an open passage, allowing mechanical loading and unloading tools to enter and exit directly laterally.
It significantly improves loading and unloading efficiency, reduces operating time costs, and enhances the safety and stability of transportation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transportation vehicle technology, specifically a side panel of a vehicle body. Background Technology
[0002] Semi-trailer trucks have the advantages of large loading capacity, high operating efficiency and low operating cost. They are an effective means for my country's road transport industry to improve the transport organization structure and logistics efficiency. They are of great significance for energy conservation and emission reduction and building a resource-saving society. At present, most of the semi-trailer logistics trucks in China are made of composite board and corrugated board.
[0003] Utility model patent application CN216468120U discloses a side panel of a vehicle body (hereinafter referred to as prior art 1), including a vehicle chassis. The vehicle chassis is fixed with evenly distributed reinforcing columns, and uprights are fitted on the reinforcing columns. The reinforcing columns and uprights are limited by locking pins I. A lower side panel and an upper side panel are provided between adjacent uprights. The lower side edge of the lower side panel is hinged to the vehicle chassis, and locking pins II are provided between the two ends of the lower side panel and the corresponding uprights. The two ends of the upper side panel are connected to the corresponding uprights.
[0004] The column in the prior art 1 is a detachable structure, and the height and form of the side panel structure can be adjusted according to different transported goods; however, when the upper and lower side panels of the prior art 1 are opened, the column needs to be disassembled separately to facilitate the loading and unloading of long strip goods (such as steel pipes and timber). The disassembly and assembly of the column requires manual insertion and removal of pins or tightening of bolts, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a side panel for a vehicle compartment that, in practical use, can solve the problem in the prior art that the uprights need to be disassembled separately to facilitate the loading and unloading of long and narrow goods, and that the disassembly and assembly of the uprights requires manual insertion and removal of pins or tightening of bolts, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0007] A side panel for a vehicle body includes an upper side panel, a lower side panel, and a rotating mechanism for mounting on a vehicle body, wherein the upper side panel and the rotating mechanism are rotatably connected to the vehicle body.
[0008] The rotating mechanism includes a column and a rotating side plate. The column is connected to the movable end of the rotating side plate. A slot is provided on the vehicle body. A locking mechanism is slidably installed at the bottom end of the column. The column is detachably connected to the slot through the locking mechanism. A first rotating rod is rotatably installed on the column. A first buckle for cooperating with the first rotating rod is provided on the upper side plate.
[0009] The bottom end of the lower side plate is rotatably connected to the vehicle body, a second buckle is fixedly connected to the lower side plate, and a second rotating rod for engaging with the buckle is rotatably connected to the vehicle body.
[0010] Preferably, the lower side plate is provided with reinforcing ribs on both its inner and outer sides.
[0011] Preferably, the locking mechanism includes a movable insert plate and an elastic element, the column is provided with a sliding groove, the movable insert plate is slidably installed in the sliding groove, and the movable insert plate is connected to the sliding groove through the elastic element.
[0012] Preferably, a pull rod is connected to the movable insert plate, and a guide groove for cooperating with the pull rod is provided on the column.
[0013] Preferably, the vehicle body is provided with a first threaded hole, and the column is threaded with a fixing bolt for engaging with the first threaded hole.
[0014] Preferably, a cushioning pad is installed on the lower side plate.
[0015] Preferably, a limiting mechanism is installed on the rotating side plate, which is used to limit the rotating side plate after cooperating with the vehicle body.
[0016] Preferably, the limiting mechanism includes a limiting rod and an elastic block, the limiting rod being detachably connected to the rotating side plate, and the elastic block being installed at the end of the limiting rod away from the rotating side plate.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] In this utility model, by pulling the locking mechanism, the locking mechanism can be moved outside the slot, allowing the column and rotating side plate to unfold outwards simultaneously, forming a continuous, unobstructed open passage on the side of the carriage. Mechanical loading and unloading tools can directly enter and exit laterally, bulk goods (such as sand and gravel, grain) can slide down quickly through the side, and long and narrow goods (such as steel and timber) can be loaded and unloaded directly from the side as a whole without the need to disassemble the column separately, significantly improving loading and unloading efficiency and reducing operating time costs.
[0019] By installing second rotating rods on both the vehicle body and the pillars, which can cooperate with the second buckle to fix the lower side panel, the enclosed compartment space formed by the upper side panel and the pillars can be made more stable; ensuring that the goods will not fall off the side of the compartment during transportation, thus improving the safety and stability of transportation. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 3 This utility model Figure 2 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle.
[0024] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:
[0025] 101-Upper side plate, 102-Lower side plate, 103-Rotating mechanism, 104-Column, 105-Rotating side plate, 106-Slot, 107-Locking mechanism, 108-First rotating rod, 109-First buckle, 110-Second buckle, 111-Second rotating rod, 112-Moving insert plate, 113-Elastic element, 114-Pull rod, 115-Fixing bolt, 116-Limiting mechanism, 117-Limiting rod, 118-Elastic block, 119-Reinforcing rib. Detailed Implementation
[0026] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.
[0027] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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 the embodiments of this utility model.
[0028] Furthermore, the terms "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. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0029] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," 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, an electrical connection, or a communication 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.
[0030] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0031] The following disclosure provides many different implementations or examples for different structures of the embodiments of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the embodiments of the present invention, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or reference letters may be repeated in different examples of the embodiments of the present invention; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various implementations and / or arrangements discussed.
[0032] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0033] See Figures 1-3 This embodiment discloses a side panel of a vehicle body, including an upper side panel 101, a lower side panel 102 and a rotating mechanism 103 for mounting on the vehicle body. The upper side panel 101 and the rotating mechanism 103 are both rotatably connected to the vehicle body.
[0034] The rotating mechanism 103 includes a column 104 and a rotating side plate 105. The column 104 is connected to the movable end of the rotating side plate 105. A slot 106 is provided on the vehicle body. A locking mechanism 107 is slidably installed at the bottom end of the column 104. The column 104 is detachably connected to the slot 106 through the locking mechanism 107. A first rotating rod 108 is rotatably installed on the column 104. A first buckle 109 for cooperating with the first rotating rod 108 is provided on the upper side plate 101.
[0035] The bottom end of the lower side plate 102 is rotatably connected to the vehicle body. A second buckle 110 is fixedly connected to the lower side plate 102, and a second rotating rod 111 for cooperating with the buckle is rotatably connected to the vehicle body.
[0036] In this embodiment, when loading and unloading long, narrow goods such as steel pipes or timber through the side of the vehicle body, the second rotating rod 111 is first rotated so that it no longer restricts the lower side plate 102, allowing the lower side plate 102 to flip downwards. The first rotating rod 108 is then rotated so that it no longer restricts the upper side plate 101, allowing the upper side plate 101 to unfold outwards. At this time, by pulling the locking mechanism 107, the locking mechanism 107 moves outside the slot 106, causing the column 104 and the rotating side plate 105 to unfold outwards simultaneously, creating a continuous, unobstructed open passage on the side of the vehicle body. Mechanical loading and unloading tools can directly enter and exit laterally, and bulk goods such as sand, gravel, and grain can slide quickly down the side. Shaped goods such as steel and timber can be loaded and unloaded directly from the side as a whole without the need to disassemble the column 104 separately, significantly improving loading and unloading efficiency and reducing operating time costs. In this embodiment, the lower side plate 102 is provided with a second buckle 110 on the side near the column 104, and a second rotating rod 111 is rotatably mounted on the column 104. The second buckle 110 and the second rotating rod 111 are correspondingly arranged. By providing second rotating rods 111 on both the vehicle body and the column 104 that can cooperate with the second buckle 110 to fix the lower side plate 102, the enclosed compartment space formed by the upper side plate 101 and the column 104 can be made more stable, ensuring that the goods will not fall off the side of the compartment during transportation, thus improving the safety and stability of transportation.
[0037] In some embodiments, reinforcing ribs 119 are provided on both the inner and outer sides of the lower side plate 102. In this embodiment, the reinforcing ribs 119 are transverse reinforcing structures, which can be used to prevent the lower side plate 102 from deforming when subjected to impact or compression caused by goods in the carriage.
[0038] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism 107 includes a movable insert plate 112 and an elastic element 113. A groove is provided on the column 104, and the movable insert plate 112 is slidably installed within the groove. The movable insert plate 112 is connected to the groove via the elastic element 113. In this embodiment, the force provided by the elastic element 113 allows the movable insert plate 112 to remain inserted into the slot 106 when no external force is applied, ensuring the column 104 is stably fixed during transportation and preventing loosening. When loading or unloading goods, pulling the movable insert plate 112 compresses the elastic element 113, and the locking is released once the movable insert plate 112 moves outside the slot 106, making operation simple.
[0039] In one embodiment, a pull rod 114 is connected to the movable insert plate 112, and a guide groove is provided on the column 104 for cooperating with the pull rod 114. In this embodiment, the movement of the movable insert plate 112 can be controlled by the pull rod 114 outside the column 104, which is convenient for operation; the guide groove can ensure that the movement path of the pull rod 114 and the movable insert plate 112 is accurate and prevent the movable insert plate 112 from getting stuck.
[0040] In some embodiments, the vehicle body is provided with a first threaded hole, and a fixing bolt 115 for engaging with the first threaded hole is threaded onto the column 104. After the movable insert is inserted into the slot 106, rotating the fixing bolt 115 until it moves into the first threaded hole can further fix the column 104. The fixing bolt 115 further reinforces the column, preventing the movable insert plate 112 from accidentally coming off due to vibration during transportation.
[0041] In some embodiments, a buffer pad is installed on the lower side panel 102. In this embodiment, the buffer pad is made of rubber material and is installed on the side of the lower side panel 102 closest to the vehicle body. When the lower side panel 102 is flipped closed, the buffer pad reduces noise and wear caused by collision with the vehicle body, thus extending the life of the component.
[0042] In some embodiments, a limiting mechanism 116 is installed on the rotating side plate 105. The limiting mechanism 116 is used to limit the rotating side plate 105 after cooperating with the vehicle body. When the rotating side plate 105 unfolds outward around the rotating end, if the rotation angle is too large, it is easy to collide with the side area where the front of the vehicle body connects to the passenger compartment or with the rearview mirror located at the front of the vehicle, resulting in damage to the vehicle body or the rotating side plate 105. The limiting mechanism 116, by cooperating with the vehicle body, can limit the maximum unfolding angle of the rotating side plate 105, keeping it within a safe range during rotation and avoiding the risk of collision.
[0043] In some embodiments, the limiting mechanism 116 includes a limiting rod 117 and an elastic block 118. The limiting rod 117 is detachably connected to the rotating side plate 105, and the elastic block 118 is installed at the end of the limiting rod 117 away from the rotating side plate 105. The rotating side plate 105 is provided with a plurality of second threaded holes, which are threadedly connected to the limiting rod 117. By installing the limiting rod 117 in the threaded holes at different positions, the unfolding angle of the rotating side plate 105 can be adjusted. If a collision occurs when the limiting mechanism 116 collides with the vehicle body, the elastic block 118 can absorb the impact force, preventing rigid collisions between the limiting rod 117 and the vehicle body that could cause component deformation, such as bending of the limiting rod 117 or wear at the vehicle body contact points. Meanwhile, the elastic block 118 is made of rubber material. When the limiting rod 117 drives the elastic block 118 to contact the vehicle body, the elastic block 118 can adapt to the unevenness of the vehicle body surface through its own deformation, such as compression and bending, to ensure effective contact between the limiting rod 117 and the vehicle body, thereby stably limiting the position of the rotating side plate 105.
[0044] Although preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of the present invention.
[0045] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. It should be noted that any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements 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. A side panel for a carriage, characterized in that: It includes an upper side plate (101), a lower side plate (102), and a rotating mechanism (103) for mounting on the vehicle body, wherein the upper side plate (101) and the rotating mechanism (103) are rotatably connected to the vehicle body; The rotating mechanism (103) includes a column (104) and a rotating side plate (105). The column (104) is connected to the movable end of the rotating side plate (105). A slot (106) is provided on the vehicle body. A locking mechanism (107) is slidably installed at the bottom end of the column (104). The column (104) is detachably connected to the slot (106) through the locking mechanism (107). A first rotating rod (108) is rotatably installed on the column (104). A first buckle (109) for cooperating with the first rotating rod (108) is provided on the upper side plate (101). The bottom end of the lower side plate (102) is rotatably connected to the vehicle body, and a second buckle (110) is fixedly connected to the lower side plate (102). A second rotating rod (111) for cooperating with the buckle is rotatably connected to the vehicle body.
2. A side panel for a carriage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower side plate (102) is provided with reinforcing ribs (119) on both the inner and outer sides.
3. A side panel for a carriage according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (107) includes a movable insert plate (112) and an elastic element (113). The column (104) is provided with a sliding groove. The movable insert plate (112) is slidably installed in the sliding groove. The movable insert plate (112) is connected to the sliding groove through the elastic element (113).
4. A side panel for a carriage according to claim 3, characterized in that: A pull rod (114) is connected to the movable insert plate (112), and a guide groove for cooperating with the pull rod (114) is provided on the column (104).
5. A side panel for a carriage according to claim 4, characterized in that: The vehicle body is provided with a first threaded hole, and the column (104) is threaded with a fixing bolt (115) for engaging with the first threaded hole.
6. A side panel for a carriage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer pad is installed on the lower side plate (102).
7. A side panel for a carriage according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting mechanism (116) is installed on the rotating side plate (105). The limiting mechanism (116) is used to limit the rotating side plate (105) after cooperating with the vehicle body.
8. A side panel for a carriage according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism (116) includes a limiting rod (117) and an elastic block (118). The limiting rod (117) is detachably connected to the rotating side plate (105), and the elastic block (118) is installed at the end of the limiting rod (117) away from the rotating side plate (105).