Vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to a vehicle. The vehicle comprises a roof surface. The vehicle further comprises a lightning rod and a driving assembly. The lightning rod comprises a free end and a pivot end. The pivot end is arranged on the roof surface. The driving assembly is arranged inside the vehicle and comprises a driving end. The driving end is connected with the pivot end to drive the lightning rod to rotate and switch between a retracted state and a working state. When the lightning rod is in the retracted state, the free end is arranged close to the roof surface. When the lightning rod is in the working state, the free end is arranged away from the roof surface.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, and more particularly to a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the development of the automotive industry, more and more industries are choosing to combine pickup trucks and other vehicles with rear-bed structures to meet their operational needs, such as power and fire inspection scenarios and rescue and detection scenarios.

[0003] When working outdoors or during rescue operations, vehicles may need to operate in extreme weather conditions such as thunderstorms and lightning. Since vehicles are made of metal, they are susceptible to lightning strikes, which could cause damage to the vehicle or even endanger the safety of the occupants. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a vehicle to address some or all of the shortcomings in the related technology.

[0005] The vehicle of this application includes a roof surface; the vehicle also includes:

[0006] A lightning rod includes a free end and a pivot end; the pivot end is disposed on the surface of the vehicle roof; and

[0007] A drive assembly, disposed inside the vehicle, includes a drive end; the drive end is connected to the pivot end to drive the lightning rod to rotate and switch between a retracted state and an operational state;

[0008] When the lightning rod is in the retracted state, the free end is positioned close to the surface of the vehicle roof.

[0009] When the lightning rod is in operation, the free end is positioned away from the roof surface.

[0010] Furthermore, the roof surface includes a recessed portion; when the lightning rod is in the retracted state, the free end and the pivot end are located at opposite ends of the recessed portion.

[0011] Furthermore, when the lightning rod is in the retracted state, the lightning rod is completely contained within the recessed portion.

[0012] Furthermore, the vehicle also includes a flexible dustproof component; the flexible dustproof component covers the side of the recess near the roof surface; the flexible dustproof component includes a slit parallel to the extending direction of the recess; when the lightning rod switches between a retracted state and an operational state, the free end leaves or enters the recess via the slit.

[0013] Furthermore, when the lightning rod is in the retracted state, the connection direction of the free end and the pivot end is parallel to the width direction of the vehicle.

[0014] Furthermore, the pivot end includes meshing teeth; the drive assembly includes a drive shaft and a gear connected to the drive shaft; the gear, as the drive end of the drive assembly, meshes with the meshing teeth to drive the lightning rod to rotate.

[0015] Furthermore, the vehicle includes a rear bed and onboard equipment; the onboard equipment is detachably connected to the rear bed; the surface of the onboard equipment away from the rear bed forms at least a portion of the structure of the roof surface; and the lightning rod is disposed on the onboard equipment.

[0016] Furthermore, the vehicle-mounted equipment includes a housing and a top cover; the housing is connected to the rear cargo box and includes an opening; the top cover slidably closes to the opening; the housing includes a raised wall; the raised wall forms at least a portion of the structure of the roof surface; when the top cover closes the opening, the top cover abuts against the raised wall; wherein, the lightning rod is disposed on the raised wall.

[0017] Furthermore, the vehicle also includes a control component, comprising an electrically connected gateway and a controller; the gateway is used to acquire weather conditions outside the vehicle and send them to the controller; the controller is electrically connected to the drive component and is used to drive the drive component to operate according to the weather conditions.

[0018] Furthermore, when the lightning rod is in operation, the overall height of the vehicle is less than or equal to 2.2m; and / or,

[0019] The lightning rod includes a grounding strap; the grounding strap is electrically connected to the pivot terminal; the vehicle includes a chassis; one end of the grounding strap is connected to the chassis, and the other end is connected to the ground.

[0020] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this application may include the following beneficial effects:

[0021] As can be seen from the above embodiments, the vehicle of this application can switch the lightning rod to the working state during thunderstorms and lightning strikes, thereby achieving lightning protection for the vehicle. In this way, the vehicle can operate under extreme weather conditions, ensuring the personal safety of rescue personnel inside the vehicle during such conditions. When the weather is clear and lightning protection is not required, the vehicle switches the lightning rod to the retracted state via the drive assembly, thereby preventing damage to the lightning rod due to wind resistance, flying rocks, or other factors during vehicle operation.

[0022] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only, and are not intended to limit this application. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 The diagram shows an overall schematic of one embodiment of the vehicle described in this application, with the lightning rod in a retracted state;

[0025] Figure 2 Shown as Figure 1 The schematic diagram shown illustrates the overall embodiment, in which the lightning rod is in operation.

[0026] Figure 3 A simplified schematic diagram of an embodiment of the lightning rod and drive assembly of this application is shown;

[0027] Figure 4 A simplified schematic diagram of another embodiment of the lightning rod and drive assembly of this application is shown;

[0028] Figure 5 The diagram shows a partial schematic of an embodiment of the vehicle-mounted equipment of the vehicle for which this application is made, wherein the lightning rod is in a retracted state;

[0029] Figure 6 Shown as Figure 5 The illustrated embodiment shows a partial schematic diagram where the lightning rod is in operation.

[0030] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0031] 100 Vehicle, 1 Roof surface, 11 Recess, 2 Lightning rod, 21 Free end, 22 Pivot end, 22a Meshing tooth, 23 Grounding tow band, 24 Wire, 3 Drive assembly, 31 Drive end, 32 Drive shaft, 33 Gear, 4 Rear bed, 5 Onboard equipment, 51 Housing, 511 Opening, 512 Raised wall, 52 Top cover, 6 Unmanned aerial vehicle airport, 7 Chassis, X Width direction, Y Length direction, Z Height direction. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0033] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0034] refer to Figures 1 to 3 This application provides a vehicle 100. The vehicle 100 includes a roof surface 1, a lightning rod 2, and a drive assembly 3. The lightning rod 2 includes a free end 21 and a pivot end 22. The pivot end 22 is disposed on the roof surface 1. The drive assembly 3 is disposed inside the vehicle 100 and includes a drive end 31. The drive end 31 is connected to the pivot end 22 to drive the lightning rod 2 to rotate and switch between a retracted state and an operational state. Figure 1 As shown, when the lightning rod 2 is in the retracted state, the free end 21 is positioned close to the roof surface 1. Figure 2 As shown, when the lightning rod 2 is in working condition, the free end 21 is positioned away from the roof surface 1.

[0035] With this configuration, vehicle 100 can switch the lightning rod 2 into operational mode during thunderstorms and lightning strikes, thus achieving lightning protection for vehicle 100. This allows vehicle 100 to operate in extreme weather conditions, ensuring the safety of rescue personnel inside the vehicle 100 during such situations. In clear weather or when lightning protection is not required, vehicle 100 uses drive assembly 3 to switch the lightning rod 2 into a retractable state, preventing damage to the lightning rod 2 due to wind resistance, flying rocks, or other factors during vehicle operation.

[0036] The vehicle frame 100 is made of metal. The lightning rod 2 can utilize the vehicle frame 100 as a grounding conductor. For example, the lightning rod 2 includes a conductor 24 located at the pivot end 22. The vehicle 100 can directly fix the end of the conductor 24 away from the pivot end 22 to a low-resistance part such as the vehicle body beam or engine block using metal fasteners such as bolts. When the lightning rod 2 is in operation and lightning strikes the free end 21, the lightning rod 2 conducts the lightning to a low-resistance part of the vehicle 100, thereby achieving the lightning protection effect.

[0037] In some optional embodiments, the lightning rod 2 includes a grounding strip 23. The grounding strip 23 is electrically connected to the pivot terminal 22 via a conductor 24. One end of the grounding strip 23 is connected to the chassis 7 of the vehicle 100, and the other end is connected to the ground. When the lightning rod 2 is in operation and lightning strikes the free end 21, the lightning rod 2 conducts the lightning to the grounding strip 23, which then conducts the lightning to the ground, thereby achieving the lightning protection effect. The technical solution of the grounding strip 23 can ensure that lightning is quickly conducted to the ground, while preventing static electricity accumulation from causing sparks or explosions, which is beneficial to improving the lightning protection effect and the safety of the vehicle 100.

[0038] The drive assembly 3 can be directly connected to the drive end 31 and the pivot end 22, allowing the drive shaft 32 of the drive assembly 3 to directly drive the lightning rod 2 to rotate. This configuration is simple and assembly is more efficient. Or, as... Figure 4 As shown, in some optional embodiments, the pivot end 22 includes meshing teeth 22a. The drive assembly 3 includes a gear 33 connected to the drive shaft 32. The gear 33, as the drive end 31 of the drive assembly 3, meshes with the meshing teeth 22a to drive the lightning rod 2 to rotate. The engagement of the gear 33 and the meshing teeth 22a can amplify the rotation of the drive shaft 32 through the transmission ratio. This arrangement not only reduces the parameter requirements of the rotary motor of the drive assembly 3, but also improves the rotational stability of the lightning rod 2 through meshing transmission.

[0039] The lightning rod 2 can be located on the top of the vehicle 100 above the cab, such as in the roof area. Optionally, the vehicle 100 includes a rear bed 4 and onboard equipment 5. The onboard equipment 5 is detachably connected to the rear bed 4. The roof surface 1 should be understood as the surface of the vehicle 100 away from the ground in the height direction Z; therefore, the roof surface 1 actually exists in multiple locations. The surface of the onboard equipment 5 away from the rear bed 4 forms at least a partial structure of the roof surface 1. In some embodiments, the lightning rod 2 is disposed on the onboard equipment 5. Since not all vehicles 100 need to perform rescue and relief work in thunderstorm weather, assembly personnel can assemble the onboard equipment 5 with the lightning rod 2 specifically for vehicles 100 that need to work in thunderstorm weather. This arrangement helps improve the functional targeting of the vehicle 100 for the work scenario and allows the area of ​​the vehicle 100's roof surface 1, excluding the onboard equipment 5, to be used for assembling other functional components, thereby improving the functional integration of the vehicle 100.

[0040] exist Figure 1 In the illustrated embodiment, the vehicle-mounted component houses a drone airport 6, facilitating terrain and other situational surveys conducted by the vehicle 100 during disaster relief or inspection operations. In other embodiments, the vehicle-mounted device 5 may also accommodate other components. This application is not limiting in this regard.

[0041] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the vehicle-mounted equipment 5 includes a housing 51 and a cover 52. The housing 51 is connected to the rear compartment 4 and includes an opening 511. The cover 52 slides to close the opening 511. The housing 51 includes a raised wall 512. The raised wall 512 forms at least a portion of the structure of the roof surface 1. When the cover 52 closes the opening 511, the cover 52 abuts against the raised wall 512. The lightning rod 2 is disposed on the raised wall 512. Since the housing 51 is a fixed component after being connected to the rear compartment 4, the placement of the lightning rod 2 on the raised wall 512 facilitates the assembly of the drive assembly 3 without considering the movement of the drive assembly 3. Furthermore, since the cover 52 abuts against the raised wall 512 when closing the opening 511, and the raised wall 512 also forms at least a portion of the structure of the roof surface 1, it is known that the sliding of the cover 52 does not interfere with the lightning rod 2. This setup reduces the difficulty of arranging the lightning rod 2 and designing the vehicle-mounted equipment 5, thereby effectively reducing the design and production costs of the vehicle 100.

[0042] Of course, in other embodiments, the lightning rod 2 may also be disposed on the upper cover 52 and move with the upper cover 52. This application is not limited in this respect.

[0043] When the lightning rod 2 is in the retracted state, it can be parallel to the plane containing the width direction X and length direction Y of the vehicle 100. Alternatively, the lightning rod 2 can be inclined relative to the plane containing the width direction X and length direction Y. The free end 21 of the lightning rod 2 only needs to be closer to the roof surface 1 in the retracted state compared to the operating state. When the lightning rod 2 is in the retracted state, it can be protruding from the roof surface 1.

[0044] Combination Figure 5 and Figure 6 In some optional embodiments, the roof surface 1 includes a recessed portion 11. When the lightning rod 2 is in the retracted state, the free end 21 and the pivot end 22 are located at opposite ends of the recessed portion 11. This arrangement minimizes the protrusion of the lightning rod 2 from the roof surface 1 when it is retracted. Therefore, this arrangement helps reduce the wind resistance impact of the lightning rod 2 on the vehicle 100 during travel and also prevents damage to the lightning rod 2 during vehicle travel.

[0045] Furthermore, when the lightning rod 2 is in the retracted state, it is completely contained within the recess 11. In this embodiment, the depth of the recess 11 in the height direction Z is greater than the maximum dimension of the lightning rod 2 in the height direction Z when it is in the retracted state. This arrangement allows the lightning rod 2 to be completely concealed within the recess 11 in the retracted state, without protruding from the roof surface 1. This arrangement further ensures protection for the lightning rod 2 in the retracted state and helps to improve the service life of the lightning rod 2.

[0046] Optionally, the vehicle 100 also includes a flexible dustproof component (not shown). The flexible dustproof component covers the side of the recess 11 near the roof surface 1. The flexible dustproof component includes a slit parallel to the extending direction of the recess 11. When the lightning rod 2 switches between a retracted state and an operational state, the free end 21 exits or enters the recess 11 through the slit. In this embodiment, when the lightning rod 2 is in the retracted state, the flexible dustproof component covers the side facing the roof surface 1 in the height direction Z. At this time, dust and rainwater from outside the vehicle 100 need to pass through the slit of the flexible dustproof component to reach the location of the lightning rod 2. When the lightning rod 2 needs to switch to the operational state, the slit allows the lightning rod 2 to exit the recess 11. It can be seen that the flexible dustproof component can provide daily dust and water protection for the lightning rod 2 in the retracted state, preventing rust and corrosion, while not affecting the switching of the lightning rod 2's state.

[0047] It should be noted that, Figure 5 and Figure 6 In the illustrated embodiment, the recess 11 is provided on the raised wall 512. However, this should be taken as an example and not as a limitation. The recess 11 can be located at any position on the roof surface 1 of the vehicle 100, such as the roof, cover 52, etc.

[0048] The connection direction between the free end 21 and the pivot end 22 of the lightning rod 2 when it is in the retracted state is referred to as the extension direction of the lightning rod 2. In some optional embodiments, the extension direction of the lightning rod 2 is parallel to the width direction X of the vehicle 100. Compared with embodiments where the extension direction of the lightning rod 2 is along the length direction Y, the bending moment direction of the pivot end 22 caused by wind force during the movement of the vehicle 100 is different from the torque direction when the drive assembly 3 drives the lightning rod 2 to rotate, thus reducing the impact on the drive assembly 3. In addition, the functional areas of the vehicle 100 on the roof surface 1 are usually divided along the length direction Y, for example, a sunroof is set in the roof of the vehicle 100, and on-board equipment 5 is assembled in the rear bed 4. Therefore, the lightning rod 2 extending along the width direction X reduces the space required in the length direction Y, which is beneficial to improving the space utilization of the vehicle 100.

[0049] Optionally, vehicle 100 also includes a control component (not shown). The control component includes a gateway and a controller electrically connected. The gateway is used to acquire weather conditions outside vehicle 100 and send them to the controller. The controller is electrically connected to drive component 3 and is used to drive component 3 to operate according to weather conditions. The gateway can acquire the weather at the location of vehicle 100 by connecting to the network and send it to the controller. When the gateway acquires that there may be thunderstorms or other similar weather conditions at the location of vehicle 100, the controller controls drive component 3 to operate, thereby switching lightning rod 2 from the retracted state to the operating state. When the gateway acquires that the weather at the location of vehicle 100 is sunny, lightly raining, or otherwise without thunderstorms, the controller controls drive component 3 to operate, thereby switching lightning rod 2 from the operating state to the retracted state. The control component allows vehicle 100 to automatically control the state switching of lightning rod 2 without human intervention. This configuration avoids dangerous situations caused by personnel forgetting to adjust the state of lightning rod 2, which not only improves the intelligence of vehicle 100 but also enhances personnel safety.

[0050] On highways, bridges, tunnels, culverts, and similar locations, the height limit for vehicle 100 is typically 2.2m. Therefore, to ensure vehicle 100 can still pass smoothly through locations with height restrictions when the lightning rod 2 is engaged, optionally, the overall height of vehicle 100 should be less than or equal to 2.2m when the lightning rod 2 is engaged. This way, even when the lightning rod 2 is engaged, the driver does not need to retract it when encountering a location with a height restriction. This configuration facilitates driving vehicle 100 and also helps protect the lightning rod 2 from impact damage.

[0051] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle, characterized in that, Including the roof surface (1); the vehicle (100) also includes: A lightning rod (2) includes a free end (21) and a pivot end (22); the pivot end (22) is disposed on the roof surface (1); and A drive assembly (3) is disposed inside the vehicle (100) and includes a drive end (31); the drive end (31) is connected to the pivot end (22) to drive the lightning rod (2) to rotate and switch between a retracted state and an operational state; When the lightning rod (2) is in the retracted state, the free end (21) is positioned close to the roof surface (1); When the lightning rod (2) is in operation, the free end (21) is positioned away from the roof surface (1).

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roof surface (1) includes a recessed portion (11); when the lightning rod (2) is in the retracted state, the free end (21) and the pivot end (22) are located at the two ends of the recessed portion (11).

3. The vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the lightning rod (2) is in the retracted state, the lightning rod (2) is completely contained in the recess (11).

4. The vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The vehicle (100) also includes a flexible dustproof component; the flexible dustproof component covers the side of the recess (11) near the roof surface (1); the flexible dustproof component includes a slit parallel to the extending direction of the recess (11); when the lightning rod (2) switches between a retracted state and an operational state, the free end (21) leaves or enters the recess (11) through the slit.

5. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the lightning rod (2) is in the retracted state, the connection direction of the free end (21) and the pivot end (22) is parallel to the width direction of the vehicle (100).

6. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pivot end (22) includes meshing teeth (22a); the drive assembly (3) includes a drive shaft (32) and a gear (33) connected to the drive shaft (32); the gear (33) serves as the drive end (31) of the drive assembly (3) and meshes with the meshing teeth (22a) to drive the lightning rod (2) to rotate.

7. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle (100) includes a rear bed (4) and onboard equipment (5); the onboard equipment (5) is detachably connected to the rear bed (4); the surface of the onboard equipment (5) away from the rear bed (4) forms at least a portion of the structure of the roof surface (1); the lightning rod (2) is disposed on the onboard equipment (5).

8. The vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted equipment (5) includes a housing (51) and a top cover (52); the housing (51) is connected to the rear compartment (4) and includes an opening (511); the top cover (52) slidably closes to the opening (511); the housing (51) includes a raised wall (512); the raised wall (512) forms at least a portion of the structure of the roof surface (1); when the top cover (52) closes the opening (511), the top cover (52) abuts against the raised wall (512); wherein, the lightning rod (2) is disposed on the raised wall (512).

9. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle (100) also includes: The control component includes an electrically connected gateway and a controller; the gateway is used to acquire weather conditions outside the vehicle (100) and send them to the controller; the controller is electrically connected to the drive component (3) and is used to drive the drive component (3) to work according to the weather conditions.

10. The vehicle according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, When the lightning rod (2) is in operation, the overall height of the vehicle (100) is less than or equal to 2.2m; and / or, The lightning rod (2) includes a grounding strap (23); the grounding strap (23) is electrically connected to the pivot end (22); the vehicle (100) includes a chassis (7); one end of the grounding strap (23) is connected to the chassis (7), and the other end is connected to the ground.

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