Collapsible structure of a tent-like living pod

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of life warehouse folding, disclose a tent type life warehouse folding structure, including driving part and connecting piece, driving part is hingedly arranged in the one end of life warehouse close to the car head, and driving part can float along the direction perpendicular to the car body axis, connecting piece rotation is arranged in the output of driving part, and connecting piece can be connected with the side wall of turnover cover and life warehouse side wall respectively, driving part can make turnover cover along the hinge point overturn to the car head upper end and unfold, or overturn to the life warehouse upper end and store, through driving part and overturn to the car head upper end of turnover cover, cooperate tent subassembly to cover turnover cover and life warehouse upper side, thereby form the activity space of user, and the scheme not only expands the activity space of user, but also simplifies the step of life warehouse expansion, improves the installation efficiency of user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of folding and retracting living quarters, specifically to a folding and retracting structure for a tent-type living quarters. Background Technology

[0002] Today, motorhomes seem like the ideal choice for those seeking a free and independent travel lifestyle, but in actual use, they have revealed many inapplicability issues. The infrastructure in China suitable for motorhome parking, resupply, and use is not yet perfect, and the number of professional campsites is limited, which often leads to motorhomes facing problems such as nowhere to park and inconvenient access to water and electricity. At the same time, the maintenance and upkeep costs of motorhomes are high, requiring regular inspections and repairs, as well as complex water and electricity system maintenance, which also deters many owners. All these factors combined mean that motorhomes spend far more time idle at home than in use.

[0003] In contrast, the emergence of family living vehicles promises to solve these pain points. Family living vehicles are typically assembled from a living compartment and a pickup truck. The living compartment has a hinged flip-top cover on one side, which allows access to the interior space. This combination offers high flexibility. The pickup truck itself has good off-road capability and cargo capacity, adapting to various road conditions, while the living compartment can be removed and installed as needed. In daily life, the pickup truck can be used as a regular vehicle to meet daily travel and cargo needs. When there is a need for travel or outdoor living, the pickup truck can be transformed into a living vehicle by installing the living compartment. However, the existing living compartments have limited interior space, and the installation and folding of the living compartment are relatively difficult, making it inconvenient for users. To address this, we propose a tent-style living compartment folding structure to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to provide a folding structure for a tent-style living pod to solve the problems of limited internal activity space and difficulty in installation and folding of existing living pods.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a tent-type living compartment folding structure, including a driving component and a connecting component. The driving component is hinged at one end of the living compartment near the front of the vehicle and can float in a direction perpendicular to the vehicle body axis. The connecting component is rotatably disposed at the output end of the driving component and can be connected to the side wall of the flip cover and the side wall of the living compartment respectively. The driving component can cause the flip cover to flip along the hinge point to the upper part of the front of the vehicle for unfolding, or to flip to the upper part of the living compartment for storage.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this solution are as follows: by activating the drive mechanism, the flip cover is flipped until it is flipped from the top of the living compartment to the top of the front of the living vehicle. The unused space at the top of the front of the living vehicle is used to form the first expansion space. An outdoor tent can be placed on the top of the first expansion space, increasing the user's activity space and improving the user's comfort. Moreover, when unfolding, it is only necessary to connect the connector to the flip cover and then activate the drive mechanism to flip the flip cover, which simplifies the steps of expanding the living compartment and improves the user's installation efficiency. When the drive mechanism is not in use, it can also be stored in the side wall of the living compartment, thus completing the storage of the drive mechanism.

[0007] Preferably, as an improvement, the living compartment is provided with a mounting seat at one end near the front of the vehicle, the drive unit is rotatably located in the mounting seat, and both the flip cover and the side wall of the living compartment are provided with connecting pipes, which can be connected to the connecting parts.

[0008] The beneficial effects are as follows: the mounting base is used to install the drive unit, which facilitates the replacement or maintenance of the drive unit; the connecting pipe is used to connect the connecting parts, which improves the stability of the connection between the drive unit and the living compartment and the flip cover.

[0009] Preferably, as an improvement, it also includes a tent assembly disposed between the flip-top cover and the living compartment. The tent assembly includes an inflatable column and a tarpaulin. The inflatable column is disposed at the four upper corners of the living compartment, and the tarpaulin is disposed on the outer wall of the inflatable column. The tarpaulin is connected to the flip-top cover and the side wall of the living compartment.

[0010] The beneficial effects are as follows: by inflating the air column to support the tent fabric, the deployment steps of the living compartment are further simplified and the deployment efficiency of the living compartment is improved. At the same time, when storing the tent components, it is only necessary to expel the air from the air column to store the tent components in the living compartment.

[0011] Preferably, as an improvement, the side wall of the living compartment is provided with a clamping member, which is configured as a "C" shape and is made of rubber.

[0012] The beneficial effects are: the clamping component is used to provide auxiliary support for the driving component, improving the stability of the driving component when it is stored.

[0013] Preferably, as an improvement, the inner wall of the connecting pipe is symmetrically provided with slots. The connecting component includes a mounting tube, an open ring, a spring, a pressing block, and two balls. The mounting tube is located at the output end of the driving component. The open ring is located on the inner wall of the mounting tube and is configured as a "C". The balls are symmetrically located on the outer wall of the open ring and can match the slots. The spring is located between the open rings. A push rod is provided at the end of the mounting tube away from the open ring. A pressing block is provided at the end of the push rod extending into the mounting tube. The pressing block can press the open ring. A tension spring is provided between the pressing block and the mounting tube and is sleeved on the outer wall of the push rod.

[0014] The beneficial effects are as follows: Through the cooperation of the ball bearing and the slot, the mounting tube is fixed inside the connecting tube, thereby completing the fixation of the drive component. When in use, the mounting tube is inserted into the connecting tube. At this time, the ball bearing rolls along the inner wall of the connecting tube, and the spring is in a compressed state until the ball bearing moves into the slot. The spring presses the open ring outward, so that the ball bearing and the slot come into contact. At this time, the mounting tube and the connecting tube are connected. When it is necessary to remove the mounting tube, the user pushes the push rod, so that the push rod pushes the extrusion block to contact the open ring. As the push rod continues to move, the extrusion block extrudes the open ring and deforms, causing the two ends of the open ring to contract, thereby causing the ball bearing to exit the slot. At this time, the tension spring is in a stretched state and the spring is in a compressed state. The user then pulls the mounting tube out of the connecting tube, thus completing the disassembly of the drive component.

[0015] Preferably, as an improvement, the outer wall of the flip cover is provided with a locking groove, the connecting pipe is provided in the locking groove, and the outer wall of the flip cover is provided with a cover plate that can cover the locking groove.

[0016] The beneficial effects are: by opening a locking groove, the connecting pipe is hidden inside the flip cover, and with the help of the baffle plate, the connecting pipe is covered, which can also block rainwater and prevent the connecting pipe from rusting.

[0017] Preferably, as an improvement, it also includes two sets of expansion components. The left and right ends of the living compartment are symmetrically provided with storage slots. The two sets of expansion components are symmetrically arranged in the storage slots. The expansion components include a side flap, a side plate, and two sets of folding parts. The folding parts are symmetrically arranged on the side wall of the living compartment. The folding parts include a first folding plate and a second folding plate. The first folding plate is located on the side wall of the living compartment. The second folding plate is located at the end of the first folding plate away from the living compartment. The side plate is located at the end of the two second folding plates away from the first folding plate. The side plate is provided with a support block at the end of the side plate close to the living compartment. The side flap is located on the side wall of the living compartment, and the support block can support the side flap.

[0018] The beneficial effects are as follows: By symmetrically setting extension components on both sides of the living compartment, the internal space of the living compartment is effectively expanded without increasing the overall size of the living compartment, thus improving user comfort. In use, the user pulls the side panel to unfold the first and second folding panels. At the same time, the unconnected end of the side flap slowly descends with the support of the side panel. When the first and second folding panels are on the same plane, the extension components are fully unfolded. At this time, the side flap is located above the support block, which supports the side flap and improves the stability of the extended space. The unfolded extension components increase the user's activity space in the living compartment and improve the utilization rate of the living compartment.

[0019] Preferably, as an improvement, the drive element is configured as an electric actuator. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the living compartment in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the expansion component in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view of the living compartment in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving component and mounting base in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the inflatable column in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting member in Embodiment 2 of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:

[0027] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: 1. Living compartment; 2. Flip-top cover; 3. Side flap; 4. Side plate; 5. First folding plate; 6. Second folding plate; 7. Support block; 8. Mounting base; 9. Drive unit; 10. Connecting pipe; 11. Connector; 12. Inflatable column; 13. Canopy; 14. Clamping component; 15. Mounting tube; 16. Opening ring; 17. Spring; 18. Compression block; 19. Ball bearing; 20. Tension spring; 21. Push rod; 22. Slot; 23. Locking slot; 24. Cover plate.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] Example 1 is basically as shown in the appendix. Figure 1-5 As shown, Figure 1 The tent-style living pod folding structure shown includes a living pod 1 and a flip-top cover 2. The living pod 1 is detachably installed on the upper end of the living vehicle's cargo bed. The flip-top cover 2 is hinged to the upper end of the living pod 1, and when flipped up, the flip-top cover 2 is located above the front of the living vehicle. The living pod 1 has symmetrical mounting slots at both ends, and expansion components are installed within these slots, such as... Figure 2The expansion components shown include a side flap 3, a side plate 4, and two sets of folding parts. The folding parts are symmetrically hinged to the front and rear inner walls of the mounting groove. The folding parts include a first folding plate 5 and a second folding plate 6. The first folding plate 5 is hinged to the inner wall of the mounting groove, and the second folding plate 6 is hinged to the left end of the first folding plate 5. A storage plate is symmetrically fixedly installed on the right end of the side plate 4. The storage plate is set as a right-angled triangle and is connected to the side plate 4 through the right-angled side. The second folding plate 6 is hinged to the hypotenuse of the corresponding storage plate. The right end of the side flap 3 is hinged to the lower wall of the mounting groove. A support block 7 is fixedly installed on the left end of the side plate 4, and the support block 7 can provide support for the side flap 3 to prevent the side flap 3 from tilting. Of course, a door lock can be set on the outer wall of the side plate 4, and a lock groove 23 is opened on the inner wall of the mounting groove. The door lock can cooperate with the lock groove 23, so that the side plate 4 can be fixed when stored.

[0030] Two sets of folding bodies are symmetrically arranged between the flip-top cover 2 and the living compartment 1. Each set of folding bodies includes a mounting base 8, a driving component 9, a connecting component 11, and two connecting pipes 10, such as... Figure 1 Figure 3 and Figure 4 The mounting base 8 shown is fixedly installed at the right end of the living compartment 1. A rotating shaft is fixedly installed inside the mounting base 8 along a direction perpendicular to the axis of the living compartment. A driving component 9 is rotatably mounted on the outer wall of the rotating shaft. The driving component 9 is configured as an electric push rod, and it can float within the mounting base 8 along the outer wall of the rotating shaft. Figure 1 The flip cover 2 shown has a locking groove 23 on its side wall. One of the connecting tubes 10 is slidably installed in the locking groove 23. A cover plate 24 is hinged to the side wall of the flip cover 2, which can cover the locking groove 23. The other connecting tube 10 is as follows: Figure 3 The connector 11 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the living compartment 1, and the connector 11 is slidably installed on the output end of the drive component 9. In this embodiment, the connector 11 is set as a bolt, and the inner wall of the connecting pipe 10 is provided with a matching thread. The connector 11 can be threadedly connected to each connecting pipe 10. The tent assembly is located between the flip cover 2 and the living compartment 1.

[0031] like Figure 3 The living compartment 1 shown is fixedly installed with clamping parts 14 on its outer wall. The clamping parts 14 are set as "C" shape and are made of rubber material. The clamping parts 14 can clamp the outer wall of the drive unit 9.

[0032] It also includes a tent assembly, which is located between the flip-up cover 2 and the living compartment 1. The tent assembly includes an inflatable column 12 and a tent fabric 13, such as... Figure 5 The inflatable columns 12 shown are fixedly installed at the four corners of the upper end of the living compartment 1. The tarpaulin 13 is wrapped around the outer wall of the inflatable columns 12, and the tarpaulin 13 is connected to the flip cover 2 and the side wall of the living compartment 1.

[0033] The specific implementation process is as follows:

[0034] When the user needs to open the living compartment 1, first open the lock slot 23 and pull out the connecting pipe 10. Then, connect the connector 11 to the connecting pipe 10, and then use the drive unit 9 to extend and retract the flip cover 2 to the front of the living vehicle, thereby opening the living compartment 1 and forming a first extended space at the front of the living vehicle, expanding the usable space of the compartment. Then, the user pulls the side panel 4 to unfold the first folding panel 5 and the second folding panel 6. At the same time, the unconnected end of the side flip panel 3 slowly descends with the support of the side panel 4. When the first folding panel 5 and the second folding panel 6 are aligned... When the device is in planar position, the expansion components are fully extended. At this time, the side flap 3 is located above the support block 7. The support block 7 supports the side flap 3, improving the stability of the second expansion space. The extended components form the second expansion space, increasing the user's activity space in the living compartment 1 and improving the utilization rate of the living compartment 1. Finally, the air column 12 is inflated to lift the tarpaulin 13, thus completing the installation of the living compartment 1. This solution not only expands the activity space inside the living compartment 1, but also makes the installation and folding of the living compartment 1 very quick, improving the user experience.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] Example 2 is largely the same in principle as Example 1, the difference being: Figure 6 As shown, the inner wall of the connecting tube 10 is symmetrically provided with slots 22, which are arc-shaped. The connecting component 11 includes a mounting tube 15, an open ring 16, a spring 17, a pressing block 18, and two balls 19. The mounting tube 15 is slidably mounted on the output end of the driving component 9. The open ring 16 is fixedly mounted on the lower wall of the mounting tube 15 and is C-shaped. The open ring 16 is made of elastic material. The balls 19 are symmetrically rolled on the outer wall of the open ring 16 and can match the slots 22. The spring 17 is horizontally fixedly mounted on the inner wall of the open ring 16. A push rod 21 is slidably mounted on the upper end of the mounting tube 15. A pressing block 18 is fixedly mounted on the lower end of the push rod 21. The lower end of the pressing block 18 is tapered, so that the pressing block 18 can press the two sides of the upper end of the open ring 16 towards the middle of the pressing block 18 to produce deformation. A tension spring 20 is fixedly mounted between the pressing block 18 and the mounting tube 15, and the tension spring 20 is sleeved on the outer wall of the push rod 21.

[0037] When connecting the drive unit 9 to the connecting tube 10, first insert the mounting tube 15 into the connecting tube 10. At this time, the ball 19 rolls along the inner wall of the connecting tube 10, and the spring 17 is in a compressed state until the ball 19 moves into the slot 22. The spring 17 pushes the open ring 16 outward, so that the ball 19 abuts against the slot 22. At this time, the mounting tube 15 and the connecting tube 10 are connected. When it is necessary to remove the mounting tube 15, the user pushes the push rod 21, so that the push rod 21 pushes the pressing block 18 to contact the open ring 16. As the push rod 21 continues to move, the pressing block 18 presses the open ring 16 and deforms, so that the two ends of the open ring 16 contract, thereby causing the ball 19 to exit the slot 22. At this time, the tension spring 20 is in a stretched state and the spring 17 is in a compressed state. The user then pulls the mounting tube 15 out of the connecting tube 10, thus completing the disassembly of the drive unit 9.

[0038] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model. Commonly known technical solutions and / or characteristics are not described in detail here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the technical solution of this utility model. These modifications and improvements should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A collapsible sheltered living pod, characterized by: It includes a drive unit and a connector. The drive unit is hinged at the end of the living compartment near the front of the vehicle and can float in a direction perpendicular to the vehicle's axis. The connector is rotatably located at the output end of the drive unit and can be connected to the side wall of the flip cover and the side wall of the living compartment respectively. The drive unit can cause the flip cover to flip along the hinge point to the top of the front of the vehicle for unfolding, or to flip to the top of the living compartment for storage.

2. The tented habitat collapsed configuration of claim 1, wherein: The living compartment has a mounting base at one end near the front of the vehicle. The drive unit is located inside the mounting base. Both the flip cover and the side wall of the living compartment are equipped with connecting pipes, which can be connected to the connectors.

3. The tented habitat collapsed configuration of claim 2, wherein: It also includes a tent assembly, which is located between the flip-top cover and the living compartment. The tent assembly includes an inflatable column and a tarpaulin. The inflatable column is located at the four upper corners of the living compartment, and the tarpaulin is located on the outer wall of the inflatable column. The tarpaulin is connected to the flip-top cover and the side wall of the living compartment.

4. The tented habitat collapsed configuration of claim 3, wherein: The living compartment has clamps on its side walls. The clamps are "C" shaped and made of rubber.

5. The tented habitat collapsed configuration of claim 4, wherein: The inner wall of the connecting tube is symmetrically provided with slots. The connecting parts include a mounting tube, an open ring, a spring, a pressing block, and two balls. The mounting tube is located at the output end of the drive component. The open ring is located on the inner wall of the mounting tube and is "C" shaped. The balls are symmetrically located on the outer wall of the open ring and can match the slots. The spring is located between the open rings. A push rod is provided at the end of the mounting tube away from the open ring. A pressing block is provided at the end of the push rod that extends into the mounting tube. The pressing block can press the open ring. A tension spring is provided between the pressing block and the mounting tube and is sleeved on the outer wall of the push rod.

6. The tented habitat collapsed configuration of claim 5 wherein: The outer wall of the flip cover has a locking groove, the connecting pipe is located in the locking groove, and the outer wall of the flip cover has a cover plate that can cover the locking groove.

7. The folding structure of the tent-type living pod according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes two sets of expansion components. The living compartment has symmetrical storage slots at both ends. The two sets of expansion components are symmetrically arranged in the storage slots. The expansion components include a side flap, a side plate, and two sets of folding parts. The folding parts are symmetrically arranged on the side wall of the living compartment. The folding parts include a first folding plate and a second folding plate. The first folding plate is located on the side wall of the living compartment. The second folding plate is located at the end of the first folding plate away from the living compartment. The side plate is located at the end of the two second folding plates away from the first folding plate. The side plate has a support block at the end of the side plate close to the living compartment. The side flap is located on the side wall of the living compartment, and the support block can support the side flap.

8. The tented habitat collapsed configuration of claim 7, wherein: The drive mechanism is set as an electric actuator.

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