Front expansion balcony and front cabin for motor home and motor home

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of motor homes, in particular to a front expansion balcony for a motor home, a front cabin body and the motor homes, the front expansion balcony comprises a guardrail assembly, the guardrail assembly comprises a front guardrail and two side guardrails, and the two sides of the front guardrail are connected with the front ends of the side guardrails respectively; the sliding rails are used for being installed on the two sides of a front cabin, and the side guardrails are slidably connected to the sliding rails on the same sides. When the guardrail assembly is contracted and attached relative to the front cabin body, the locking assembly is configured to lock the front guardrail, and when the guardrail assembly is expanded forwards and extends relative to the front cabin body, the locking assembly is configured to lock the side guardrail; the bottom plate is detachably connected to the bottom of the guardrail assembly; the top end of the supporting piece is detachably connected to the bottom of the front expansion balcony, and the bottom end is supported on the touring car body or the ground. The guardrail assembly can be directly pushed into the front cabin of the touring car in a sliding mode after the front expansion balcony and the bottom plate are detached and unlocked, stored on the outer wall of the touring car and locked again, the occupied space is small, the overall dimension of the touring car cannot be additionally increased too much, and the moving range of the roof can be effectively enlarged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of motorhomes, and in particular to a front extended balcony, front cabin, and motorhome for motorhomes. Background Technology

[0002] Some existing motorhomes limit their activity space to the interior. While a tent can be set up on the roof as an activity space, the assembly and disassembly process for such a tent is cumbersome, costly, and takes up a lot of storage space. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to address the problems of existing RV rooftop tents used as activity spaces, which involve cumbersome assembly and disassembly procedures, high costs, and large storage space requirements. This utility model provides a front extended balcony, front cabin, and RV for use in RVs.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a front extended balcony for a motorhome, comprising a guardrail assembly, a sliding rail, a locking assembly, a base plate, and a support member; the guardrail assembly includes a front guardrail and two side guardrails, with the front guardrail connected to the front ends of the side guardrails on both sides respectively; the sliding rail is used to install on both sides of the front cabin, and the side guardrails are slidably connected to the sliding rails on the same side; when the guardrail assembly is retracted and fitted relative to the front cabin, the locking assembly is configured to lock the front guardrail; when the guardrail assembly is extended forward relative to the front cabin, the locking assembly is configured to lock the side guardrails; the base plate is detachably connected to the bottom of the guardrail assembly; the top end of the support member is detachably connected to the bottom of the front extended balcony, and the bottom end is supported on the motorhome body or the ground.

[0006] The front extended balcony of the RV described in this utility model allows the guardrail assembly to be directly slid into the front cabin of the RV after the base plate is removed and the lock is released. It is stored on the outer wall of the RV and then locked again. It occupies little space and does not increase the external size of the RV by much. It can also effectively increase the range of movement of the roof. When the front extended balcony is unfolded, the support members support the cantilevered front extended balcony to ensure safety.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the front guardrail and one of the side guardrails are rotatably connected by a first hinge, and the front guardrail and the other side guardrail are rotatably connected by a second hinge.

[0008] As a further preferred technical solution of this utility model, the guardrail assembly can be arranged in a stacked manner according to the side guardrail, the front guardrail, and the side guardrail.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the slide rails are respectively arranged on the upper and lower sides of each side of the front cabin, and the side guardrails are slidably connected between the slide rails on the same side.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the bottom plate includes longitudinal beams and platform, the front guardrail includes a bottom crossbeam, a bottom plate support frame is provided at the bottom of the front wall of the front cabin, a number of limiting pins are provided at intervals on the bottom plate support frame, a positioning hole is provided at one end of the longitudinal beam, the two ends of the longitudinal beam are respectively connected to the bottom plate support frame and the bottom crossbeam, the positioning hole is matched with the limiting pin, and the platform is laid between adjacent longitudinal beams.

[0011] As a further preferred technical solution of this utility model, the bottom of the longitudinal beam is provided with a wing plate, the wing plate and the side wall of the longitudinal beam form an installation groove, the platform overlaps the installation groove, and the top surface of the platform is flush with the top surface of the longitudinal beam.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the locking assembly includes a fixing seat, a strip hole, and a pin. The ear plate of the fixing seat is provided with a pin hole. The fixing seat is located on the front wall of the front compartment. The strip hole passes through the upright of the front guardrail. When the guardrail assembly is retracted and fitted relative to the front compartment, the ear plate passes through the strip hole. The pin hole is located in front of the front guardrail. The pin is inserted into the pin hole to lock the front guardrail.

[0013] As a further preferred technical solution of this utility model, the locking assembly further includes a pin plate with a socket; the pin plate is connected to the upright of the side guardrail; when the guardrail assembly extends forward relative to the front cabin, the socket of the pin plate is aligned with the pin hole of the fixing seat, and the pin passes through the socket and the pin hole to lock the side guardrail.

[0014] Secondly, this utility model also provides a front cabin body, which is installed on a motorhome, and the front cabin body is slidably connected to an extended front balcony for a motorhome as described in any of the above.

[0015] The front cabin of this utility model allows the guardrail assembly to be directly slid into the front cabin of the RV after the bottom plate is removed and the lock is released. It is stored on the outer wall of the RV and locked again. It occupies little space and does not increase the size of the RV by much. It can also effectively increase the range of movement of the roof. When the front balcony is unfolded, the support members support the cantilevered front balcony to ensure safety.

[0016] Thirdly, this utility model also provides a motorhome, including a vehicle body and a rear cabin, wherein the top of the vehicle body is provided with a front cabin as described above, and the front cabin is connected to the rear cabin.

[0017] The RV using this utility model allows the guardrail assembly to be directly slid into the front cabin of the RV after the floor panel is removed and the lock is released. It is stored on the outer wall of the RV and then locked again. It occupies little space and does not increase the external size of the RV by much. It can also effectively increase the range of movement of the roof. When the front balcony is unfolded, the support members support the cantilevered front balcony to ensure safety.

[0018] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] The present invention relates to a front extended balcony, front cabin, and RV for motorhomes. After the base plate is removed and the locking mechanism is released, the guardrail assembly can be directly slid into the front cabin of the RV, stored on the outer wall of the RV, and relocked. It occupies little space, does not significantly increase the external dimensions of the RV, and effectively increases the range of movement on the roof. When the front extended balcony is extended, the support members support the cantilevered front extended balcony to ensure safety. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 Front view of the extended balcony, front cabin, and RV;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Sectional view of AA;

[0022] Figure 3 Left view of the extended balcony, front cabin, and RV;

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 3 BB section view;

[0024] Figure 5 A top view of the extended balcony, front cabin, and RV;

[0025] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged diagram of section C;

[0026] Figure 7 A schematic diagram (top view) showing the forward extension balcony retracting relative to the forward cabin.

[0027] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged schematic diagram of the Z-section;

[0028] Figure 9 for Figure 7 Enlarged schematic diagram of the middle Y section;

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembly and folding of the extended balcony.

[0030] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of the front guardrail;

[0031] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Enlarged diagram of the central X section;

[0032] Figure 13 This is a structural schematic diagram of the side guardrail;

[0033] Figure 14 for Figure 13 An enlarged schematic diagram of the middle W section.

[0034] Marked in the image:

[0035] 1-Front extension balcony, 11-Front railing, 111-Strip hole, 112-Bottom crossbeam, 12-Side railing, 121-Pin plate, 13-First hinge, 14-Second hinge, 15-Longitudinal beam, 16-Platform, 17-Supporting component;

[0036] 2-Front compartment, 21-Slide rail, 22-Fixed seat, 23-Base plate support frame, 231-Limit pin;

[0037] 3-Aft compartment;

[0038] 4-RV. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to experimental examples and specific embodiments. However, this should not be construed as limiting the scope of the above-mentioned subject matter of the present invention to the following embodiments. All technologies implemented based on the content of the present invention fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0040] Unless otherwise specified, the use of terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "center," "inner," and "outer" to indicate orientation or positional relationships in the description of specific embodiments of this utility model is based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product / equipment / device is typically placed during use. These terms are merely for the purpose of facilitating the description of the utility model solution or simplifying the description in specific embodiments, enabling those skilled in the art to quickly understand the solution, and do not indicate or imply that a specific device / component / element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific positional relationship. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0041] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," "suspended," and "parallel" does not imply that the corresponding device / component / element must be absolutely horizontal, vertical, suspended, or parallel, but rather that it can be slightly tilted or have a deviation. For example, "horizontal" merely means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," not that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted. Alternatively, it can be simplified to mean that the corresponding device / component / element, when set in a "horizontal," "vertical," "suspended," or "parallel" direction, can have an error / deviation of ±10% relative to the corresponding direction, more preferably within ±8%, more preferably within ±6%, more preferably within ±5%, and more preferably within ±4%. As long as the corresponding device / component / element is within the error / deviation range, it can still achieve its function in the present invention.

[0042] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first," "second," and "third" in terminology is merely for distinguishing descriptions of identical or similar components and should not be interpreted as emphasizing or implying the relative importance of a particular component.

[0043] Furthermore, in the description of the embodiments of this utility model, "several", "multiple", and "several" represent at least two. The number can be any number, such as two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, or nine, and can even exceed nine.

[0044] Furthermore, in the description of the technical solution of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified / limited / restricted, the terms "set up," "install," "connect," "link," "equipped with," "laid out," and "arranged" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to common connection methods in the art, such as welding, riveting, bolting, and threaded connections. Such connections can be mechanical, electrical, or communication connections; they can be direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal communication between two components.

[0045] In related technologies, some existing RV rooftop tents used as activity spaces involve cumbersome assembly and disassembly procedures, high costs, and large storage space requirements. Therefore, the technical solution of this application was developed, which is described below in conjunction with... Figures 1 to 14 To elaborate.

[0046] Example 1

[0047] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, the front extended balcony 1 for a motorhome according to this utility model includes a guardrail assembly, a slide rail 21, a locking assembly, a base plate, and a support member 17.

[0048] like Figure 1 , Figure 3, Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the guardrail assembly includes a front guardrail 11 and two side guardrails 12, with the front guardrail 11 connected to the front ends of the side guardrails 12 on both sides; optionally, as... Figures 8 to 10 As shown, the front guardrail 11 and one side guardrail 12 are rotatably connected by a first hinge 13, and the front guardrail 11 and another side guardrail 12 are rotatably connected by a second hinge 14. The guardrail assembly can be stacked in the form of the side guardrail 12, the front guardrail 11, and the side guardrail 12.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, the guardrail assembly is made of rectangular tubing. The first hinge 13 is a 90° rotatable hinge, and the second hinge 14 is a 270° rotatable hinge. The first hinge 13 and the second hinge 14 can be connected to the guardrail assembly by screws or rivets. The guardrail assembly can be folded and stored after being removed from the RV 4. Other components of the front balcony 1 can also be disassembled and reassembled. The overall size after disassembly is small, making it easy to store and transport.

[0050] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the slide rail 21 is used to install on both sides of the front cabin 2. The slide rail 21 is horizontally arranged along the side wall of the front cabin 2 in the length direction. The side guardrail 12 is slidably connected to the slide rail 21 on the same side. Optionally, the slide rail 21 is arranged opposite each other on each side of the front cabin 2, and the side guardrail 12 is slidably connected between the slide rails 21 on the same side.

[0051] In an optional embodiment, the slide rail 21 is made of J-shaped channel steel, and a leveling pad and a regular pad are provided between the slide rail 21 and the front compartment 2. The slide rail 21 is connected to the side wall of the front compartment 2 by screws or rivets.

[0052] When the guardrail assembly retracts and fits against the front cabin 2, the locking assembly is configured to lock the front guardrail 11; when the guardrail assembly extends forward relative to the front cabin 2, the locking assembly is configured to lock the side guardrail 12.

[0053] In one alternative implementation, such as Figures 1 to 4 , Figures 11 to 14As shown, the locking assembly includes a fixing seat 22, a strip hole 111, a pin plate 121, and a pin. The fixing seat 22 has a pin hole on its ear plate. The fixing seat 22 is located on both sides of the front wall of the front compartment 2 and is connected by screws or rivets. The strip hole 111 passes through the side post of the front guardrail 11. When the guardrail assembly is retracted and fitted relative to the front compartment 2, the ear plate passes through the strip hole 111. The pin hole is located in front of the front guardrail 11, and the pin is inserted into the pin hole to lock the front guardrail 11. The pin plate 121 has a insertion hole. The pin plate 121 is connected to the post of the side guardrail 12 and can be connected by screws or rivets. When the guardrail assembly extends forward relative to the front compartment 2, the insertion hole of the pin plate 121 is aligned with the pin hole of the fixing seat 22, and the pin passes through the insertion hole and the pin hole to lock the side guardrail 12.

[0054] like Figures 3 to 6 , Figure 11 As shown, the base plate is detachably connected to the bottom of the guardrail assembly; the base plate includes longitudinal beams 15 and platform 16, the front guardrail 11 includes a bottom crossbeam 112, a base plate support frame 23 is provided at the bottom of the front wall of the front cabin 2 and is connected by screws or rivets, a plurality of limiting pins 231 are provided at intervals on the base plate support frame 23, a positioning hole is provided at one end of the longitudinal beam 15, and the two ends of the longitudinal beam 15 respectively overlap the base plate support frame 23 and the bottom crossbeam 112, the positioning hole is matched with the limiting pin 231, and the platform 16 is laid between adjacent longitudinal beams 15.

[0055] In one alternative implementation, such as Figure 5 The longitudinal beams 15 are respectively provided in the middle and on both sides of the front extended balcony 1, and another longitudinal beam 15 is provided between the middle and the two sides, for a total of five longitudinal beams 15. The bottom of the longitudinal beams 15 is provided with a wing plate, and the wing plate and the side wall of the longitudinal beams 15 form an installation groove. The platform 16 overlaps the installation groove, and the top surface of the platform 16 is flush with the top surface of the longitudinal beams 15. When the longitudinal beams 15 and the platform 16 are disassembled, they can be stored on the roof rack of the RV.

[0056] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the top of the support member 17 is detachably connected to the bottom of the front balcony 1, and the bottom is supported on the RV 4 body or the ground.

[0057] This embodiment also describes the usage of the extended balcony 1, including the following steps:

[0058] S1. After the RV 4 is parked, pull out the pin located in front of the front guardrail 11 to release the lock on the guardrail assembly. At this time, the ear plate can be removed from the strip hole 111.

[0059] S2. Slide the guardrail assembly along the slide rail 21.

[0060] S3. The insertion hole of the pin plate 121 is aligned with the pin hole of the fixing seat 22, and the pin passes through the insertion hole and the pin hole to lock the side guardrail 12.

[0061] S4. Install the longitudinal beam 15, with both ends of the longitudinal beam 15 respectively overlapping the bottom plate support frame 23 and the bottom crossbeam 112, and the positioning hole fitting into the limiting pin 231.

[0062] S5. Lay the platform 16 between the longitudinal beams 15 to complete the installation of the base plate of the front extended balcony 1.

[0063] S6. Install the support member 17 to support the extended balcony 1.

[0064] Personnel can enter and exit the extended front balcony 1 through the entrance or exit passage in front of the front cabin 2. The extended front balcony 1 can be folded back in by performing the reverse steps.

[0065] The front extended balcony 1 for a motorhome described in this embodiment allows the guardrail assembly to be directly slid into the front cabin 2 of the motorhome 4 after the base plate is removed and the lock is released. It is stored on the outer wall of the motorhome and then locked again. It occupies little space and does not increase the external dimensions of the motorhome 4 by much. It can also effectively increase the range of movement of the roof. When the front extended balcony 1 is unfolded, the support member 17 supports the cantilevered front extended balcony 1 to ensure safety.

[0066] Example 2

[0067] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, the front cabin 2 of this utility model is provided on the RV 4, and the front extended balcony 1 for the RV as described in Embodiment 1 is slidably connected to the front cabin 2.

[0068] Specifically, the front cabin 2 can be referred to in the applicant's earlier Chinese patent application entitled "A Pop-Up Cabin and a Motorhome" (application number 2024222302686).

[0069] In this embodiment, the front cabin 2 can be directly slid into the front cabin 2 of the RV 4 after the bottom plate is removed and the lock is released. It can be stored on the outer wall of the RV and locked again. It occupies little space and will not increase the external size of the RV 4 by much. It can also effectively increase the range of movement of the roof. When the front extended balcony 1 is unfolded, the support member 17 supports the cantilevered front extended balcony 1 to ensure safety.

[0070] Example 3

[0071] like Figures 1 to 14 As shown, the RV 4 of this utility model includes a vehicle body and a rear cabin 3. The top of the vehicle body is provided with a front cabin 2 as described in Embodiment 2, and the front cabin 2 is connected to the rear cabin 3.

[0072] Specifically, the RV4 can be referred to in the applicant's earlier Chinese patent application entitled "A Pop-Up Cabin and an RV" (application number 2024222302686).

[0073] In this embodiment, the RV 4 can be directly slid into the front cabin 2 of the RV 4 after the bottom plate is removed and the lock is released. It is stored on the outer wall of the RV and locked again. It occupies little space and does not increase the external size of the RV 4 by much. It can also effectively increase the range of movement of the roof. When the front balcony 1 is unfolded, the support member 17 supports the cantilevered front balcony 1 to ensure safety.

[0074] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. 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 front extended balcony (1) for a motorhome, characterized in that, include: The guardrail assembly includes a front guardrail (11) and two side guardrails (12), with the front guardrail (11) connected to the front ends of the side guardrails (12) on both sides respectively; Slide rails (21) are used to install on both sides of the front cabin (2), and the side guardrails (12) are slidably connected to the slide rails (21) on the same side; The locking assembly is configured to lock the front guardrail (11) when the guardrail assembly is retracted and fitted relative to the front cabin (2), and to lock the side guardrail (12) when the guardrail assembly is extended forward relative to the front cabin (2). The base plate is detachably connected to the bottom of the guardrail assembly; The support component (17) is detachably connected at the top to the bottom of the front extended balcony (1) and supported at the bottom to the vehicle body (4) or the ground.

2. The extended balcony (1) for a motorhome according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front guardrail (11) and one of the side guardrails (12) are rotatably connected by a first hinge (13), and the front guardrail (11) and the other side guardrail (12) are rotatably connected by a second hinge (14).

3. The extended balcony (1) for a motorhome according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guardrail assembly can be stacked together with the side guardrail (12), the front guardrail (11), and the side guardrail (12).

4. The extended balcony (1) for a motorhome according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front cabin (2) has slide rails (21) arranged opposite each other on each side, and the side guardrails (12) are slidably connected between the slide rails (21) on the same side.

5. The extended balcony (1) for a motorhome according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate includes longitudinal beams (15) and platform (16). The front guardrail (11) includes a bottom crossbeam (112). A base plate support frame (23) is provided at the bottom of the front wall of the front cabin (2). A number of limiting pins (231) are spaced apart on the base plate support frame (23). One end of the longitudinal beam (15) is provided with a positioning hole. The two ends of the longitudinal beam (15) are respectively connected to the base plate support frame (23) and the bottom crossbeam (112). The positioning hole is matched with the limiting pin (231). The platform (16) is laid between adjacent longitudinal beams (15).

6. The extended balcony (1) for a motorhome according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the longitudinal beam (15) is provided with a wing plate, the wing plate and the side wall of the longitudinal beam (15) form an installation groove, the platform (16) overlaps the installation groove, and the top surface of the platform (16) is flush with the top surface of the longitudinal beam (15).

7. The extended balcony (1) for a motorhome according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The locking assembly includes a fixing base (22), a strip hole (111), and a pin. The ear plate of the fixing base (22) is provided with a pin hole. The fixing seat (22) is located on the front wall of the front cabin (2). The strip hole (111) passes through the upright of the front guardrail (11). When the guardrail assembly is retracted and fitted relative to the front cabin (2), the ear plate passes through the strip hole (111). The pin hole is located in front of the front guardrail (11). The pin is inserted into the pin hole to lock the front guardrail (11).

8. The extended balcony (1) for a motorhome according to claim 7, characterized in that, The locking assembly also includes a pin plate (121) having a socket. The pin plate (121) is connected to the upright of the side guardrail (12). When the guardrail assembly extends forward relative to the front cabin (2), the insertion hole of the pin plate (121) is aligned with the pin hole of the fixing seat (22), and the pin passes through the insertion hole and the pin hole to lock the side guardrail (12).

9. A forward compartment (2), characterized in that, The front cabin (2) is slidably connected to the RV (4) as described in any one of claims 1-8, and is equipped with a front extended balcony (1) for the RV.

10. A motorhome (4), characterized in that, It includes a vehicle body and a rear compartment (3), and the top of the vehicle body is provided with a front compartment (2) as described in claim 9, the front compartment (2) being connected to the rear compartment (3).

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