In-vehicle equipment and vehicles

Abstract

This application relates to a vehicle-mounted device and a vehicle. The vehicle-mounted device includes a housing, a side compartment, and a maintenance ladder. The housing is fixed to the rear bed and forms a receiving space within the vehicle. The side compartment is recessed from the outer surface of the housing toward the receiving space. The side compartment includes a cover and a fastener located on the surface of the cover. When the maintenance ladder is in a retracted state, it is located inside the side compartment. When the maintenance ladder is in use, one end of the ladder is connected to the fastener. This application, by designing a recessed side compartment in the vehicle-mounted device and storing the maintenance ladder within it, allows the maintenance ladder to be completely hidden inside the housing when not in use. This not only maintains the overall aesthetics of the vehicle but also significantly reduces the obstruction of the driver's view and the occupation of the receiving space by the maintenance ladder during vehicle operation. Furthermore, this design facilitates quick retrieval and use of the maintenance ladder when needed, effectively improving the convenience of use and storage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicles, and more particularly to an in-vehicle device and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In the current field of engineering vehicles, the rear beds of these vehicles typically carry various onboard equipment, such as firefighting equipment, drone airports, and rescue equipment, resulting in relatively high rear beds. If operators want to inspect or maintain this equipment, they need to climb onto the rear bed to see the top of the equipment, which is inconvenient and poses certain safety hazards. To solve this problem, some users carry a telescopic ladder to climb into the rear bed; however, telescopic ladders lack a fixed installation area and can only be used by leaning against the vehicle's surface, which still presents safety risks and may even cause damage to the vehicle body. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application provides an in-vehicle device and a vehicle to address some or all of the shortcomings in the related technology.

[0004] The vehicle-mounted equipment of this application is for installation in the rear bed of a vehicle. The vehicle-mounted equipment includes a housing, side compartments, and a maintenance ladder. The housing is fixed to the rear bed and forms a receiving space within the vehicle. The side compartments are recessed from the outer surface of the housing toward the receiving space. The side compartments include a cover and a fastener located on the surface of the cover. When the maintenance ladder is in a retracted state, it is located within the side compartment. When the maintenance ladder is in use, one end of the maintenance ladder is connected to the fastener.

[0005] Optionally, the side compartment further includes a load-bearing member pivotally connected to the outer surface of the hatch cover, which rotates about the pivot point and switches between a retracted state and an extended state. When the load-bearing member is in the retracted state, the surface of the load-bearing member is parallel to the outer surface of the hatch cover; when the load-bearing member is in the extended state, the surface of the load-bearing member is perpendicular to the outer surface of the hatch cover.

[0006] Optionally, the load-bearing component includes a limiting part, one end of which is connected to the side of the load-bearing component away from the pivot point, and the other end is connected to the hatch cover.

[0007] Optionally, the side compartment also includes a locking element located on the surface of the hatch cover, which is detachably connected to the load-bearing component when the load-bearing component is in the retracted state.

[0008] Optionally, the locking member includes a positioning part fixed to the hatch cover and a locking part movably connected to the positioning part. When the load-bearing member is in the retracted state, the locking part slides along the positioning part and is fixedly connected to the load-bearing member.

[0009] Optionally, the fastener is located on the side of the load-bearing member away from the pivot point.

[0010] Optionally, the maintenance ladder includes a hook at one end, and the fixing member is a ring structure. When the maintenance ladder is in use, the hook is attached to the fixing member.

[0011] Optionally, the fastener is disposed on the surface of the hatch, and the on-board equipment further includes an expansion dock disposed within the side compartment. The expansion dock is used to connect with functional accessories.

[0012] Optionally, the side compartment further includes a fixing unit located inside the side compartment; when the maintenance ladder is in the retracted state, the fixing unit is detachably connected to the maintenance ladder.

[0013] This application also provides a vehicle including a cargo bed and onboard equipment as described above. The onboard equipment is mounted in the cargo bed.

[0014] The technical solutions provided by the embodiments of this application may include the following beneficial effects:

[0015] As can be seen from the above embodiments, the vehicle-mounted equipment of this application allows the maintenance ladder to be completely hidden inside the housing when not in use. This not only maintains the overall aesthetics of the vehicle but also significantly reduces the obstruction of the driver's view and the space occupied by the maintenance ladder during vehicle operation. Furthermore, this design facilitates quick retrieval and use when needed, effectively improving the convenience of use and storage. In addition, when the maintenance ladder is removed from the side compartment and put into use, one end of the ladder can be connected to a fixing component, ensuring the stability and safety of the ladder during use. This avoids safety hazards caused by slippage or shaking during use, improving the reliability and ease of operation of the maintenance ladder.

[0016] 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

[0017] 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.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the vehicle structure in one embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle-mounted device in one embodiment of this application;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the load-bearing component in a stowed state according to one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the load-bearing component in an unfolded state according to one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the locking member in one embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fastener in one embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the maintenance ladder connected to the fixing member in one embodiment of this application.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 100. Vehicle; 1. Onboard equipment; 11. Shell; 111. Accommodation space; 12. Side compartment; 121. Hatch cover; 122. Fastener; 123. Load-bearing component; 1231. Limiting part; 124. Locking part; 1241. Positioning part; 1241a. Insertion slot; 1241b. Release slot; 1242. Locking part; 1242a. Boss; 13. Maintenance ladder; 2. Rear compartment; Z. Height direction. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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.

[0029] refer to Figure 1This application provides a vehicle 100, including a rear bed and onboard equipment 1. The onboard equipment 1 is installed in the rear bed 2.

[0030] The vehicle 100 of this application is equipped with onboard equipment 1 in its rear bed, enabling it to meet the needs of various scenarios. For example, it can carry fire-fighting equipment for firefighting operations; it can carry drone airports for field surveying, mapping, and search operations; and it can carry rescue elevators for rescue missions. Therefore, the vehicle 100 of this application can be equipped with various onboard devices 1 in its rear bed, facilitating participation in various operations such as transportation, rescue, and deployment, and meeting diverse application scenario requirements. This application does not impose any limitations on this. The following description will use a drone engineering vehicle as an example; other equally applicable equipment will not be elaborated upon.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, the vehicle-mounted equipment 1 of this application includes a housing 11, a side compartment 12, and a maintenance ladder 13. The housing 11 is fixed to the rear bed and forms a receiving space 111 of the vehicle 100 with the rear bed. The side compartment 12 is recessed from the outer surface of the housing 11 toward the receiving space 111. The side compartment 12 includes a cover 121 and a fastener 122 located on the surface of the cover 121. When the maintenance ladder 13 is in the retracted state, it is located inside the side compartment 12. When the maintenance ladder 13 is in the use state, one end of the maintenance ladder 13 is connected to the fastener 122.

[0032] This application designs a recessed side compartment 12 on the vehicle-mounted equipment 1, and stores the maintenance ladder 13 within the side compartment 12. This allows the maintenance ladder 13 to be completely hidden inside the housing 11 when not in use, thus maintaining the overall aesthetics of the vehicle 100 and significantly reducing the obstruction of the driver's view and the occupation of the storage space 111 of the vehicle-mounted equipment 1 by the maintenance ladder 13 during vehicle operation. This design also facilitates quick retrieval and use of the maintenance ladder 13 when needed, effectively improving the convenience of use and storage. Furthermore, when the maintenance ladder 13 is removed from the side compartment 12 and put into use, one end of the maintenance ladder 13 can be connected to the fixing member 122, ensuring the stability and safety of the maintenance ladder 13 during use. This avoids safety hazards caused by slippage or shaking during use, improving the reliability and ease of operation of the maintenance ladder 13.

[0033] In optional embodiments, the side compartment 12 of the vehicle 100 may be provided on only one side or on both sides of the vehicle 100. Furthermore, the cover 121 of the side compartment 12 may be designed to open from bottom to top, and be limited by a pressure rod or other device after opening, thereby making the connection between the maintenance ladder 13 and the fixing member 122 more stable and secure; or it may be designed to open from top to bottom, and be fixed by a limiting platform or other means after opening. Meanwhile, the location of the fixing member 122 can also be adjusted according to specific usage scenarios and needs. For example, it may be designed to be on the side closer to the accommodating space 111 when the cover 121 is closed, so that the maintenance ladder 13 and the fixing member 122 can be easily connected after opening from bottom to top; or it may be located on the side away from the accommodating space 111 when the cover 121 is closed, so that the maintenance ladder 13 can be connected to the fixing member 122 whether the cover 121 is open from top to bottom or closed. Therefore, this application does not impose any restrictions on the specific structure of the side compartment 12, the hatch cover 121, and the fastener 122.

[0034] In such Figure 3 In the optional embodiment shown, the side compartment 12 further includes a load-bearing member 123, which is pivotally connected to the outer surface of the hatch cover 121 to rotate about the pivot point and switch between a retracted state and an extended state. When the load-bearing member 123 is in the retracted state, the surface of the load-bearing member 123 is parallel to the outer surface of the hatch cover 121; when the load-bearing member 123 is in the extended state, the surface of the load-bearing member 123 is perpendicular to the outer surface of the hatch cover 121.

[0035] When the load-bearing component 123 is in its retracted state, its surface is parallel to the outer surface of the hatch 121 and hidden within the surface of the hatch 121. This design maintains the overall aesthetics of the vehicle 100 while facilitating quick deployment and use when needed. When the load-bearing component 123 switches from its retracted state to its deployed state, its surface is perpendicular to the outer surface of the hatch 121, thus providing stable support for the maintenance ladder 13 or other equipment, ensuring stability and safety during use. Furthermore, after operators climb onto the maintenance ladder 13, the load-bearing component 123 can also be used as a platform, eliminating the need for operators to stand on the ladder 13 continuously. Therefore, this design further improves the safety, reliability, and ease of operation during maintenance.

[0036] Similar to the opening method of hatch 121, load-bearing component 123 can also be opened from bottom to top and then fixed by pneumatic rods, hydraulic rods and other components, or it can be opened from top to bottom and fixed by structural limiting devices. This application does not limit either of these methods.

[0037] In the embodiments described in this application, the hatch 121 opens from bottom to top, assisted by a hydraulic rod, while the load-bearing member 123 opens from top to bottom. Figure 3 and Figure 4 The load-bearing component 123 includes a limiting part 1231, one end of which is connected to the side of the load-bearing component 123 away from the pivot point, and the other end is connected to the hatch cover 121.

[0038] This design ensures that after the operator opens the load-bearing component 123, the downward pressure it experiences is transmitted to the hatch 121. In the height direction Z of the vehicle 100, this results in an outward pulling force at the top of the hatch 121 and an inward pressure at the bottom (e.g., ...). Figure 4 (As shown by the red arrow in the middle), this design ensures that the hatch 121 remains closed at all times, preventing injuries to operators who may be injured due to accidental opening of the hatch 121 while using the load-bearing component 123. Furthermore, this application includes a limiting part 1231 connecting the load-bearing component 123 and the hatch 121. When the load-bearing component 123 is opened, the limiting part 1231 can hold it in place, further improving its stability and reducing the risk of damage. When the load-bearing component 123 is retracted, the limiting part 1231 can be retracted into the gap between the load-bearing component 123 and the hatch 121, ensuring the overall aesthetic appearance of the vehicle 100.

[0039] In an optional embodiment, the side compartment 12 further includes a locking member 124 located on the surface of the hatch cover 121, which is detachably connected to the load-bearing member 123 when the load-bearing member 123 is in the retracted state.

[0040] This application, through the design of the locking component 124, significantly enhances the stability of the load-bearing component 123 in the stowed state, preventing it from accidentally popping out or loosening due to vibration, bumps, or sudden braking during vehicle 100 operation. This ensures the load-bearing component 123 is firmly fixed in the stowed state, avoiding potential safety hazards. Simultaneously, the detachable locking component 124 design makes switching between the stowed and unfolded states of the load-bearing component 123 easier and quicker, allowing users to quickly adjust its state in different scenarios, further improving the usability of the load-bearing component 123.

[0041] Combination Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the locking member 124 includes a positioning part 1241 fixed to the hatch 121 and a locking part 1242 movably connected to the positioning part 1241. When the load-bearing member 123 is in the stored state, the locking part 1242 slides along the positioning part 1241 and is fixedly connected to the load-bearing member 123.

[0042] Specifically, the positioning part 1241 has a cylindrical structure with an insertion groove 1241a and a release groove 1241b designed on its side wall. The locking part 1242 is connected to the positioning part 1241 through an elastic member and is always subjected to a pulling force pointing towards the load-bearing member 123. The outer surface of the locking part 1242 is provided with a boss 1242a that serves as a limit. In the normal state, the load-bearing member 123 is attached to the hatch 121, and the boss 1242a of the locking part 1242 is inserted into the deeper insertion groove 1241a so that the end of the locking part 1242 is inserted into the hole on the side of the load-bearing member 123 to lock the load-bearing member 123. When the operator needs to open the load-bearing component 123, they only need to pull the locking part 1242 away from the load-bearing component 123 to disengage the boss 1242a from the insertion groove 1241a. Then, they can rotate the locking part 1242 to make the boss 1242a engage in the release groove 1241b, preventing the locking part 1242 from rotating on its own. Thus, the locking part has an ingenious structural design, is easy to operate, and provides high stability after locking, making it difficult to loosen or fall off. Furthermore, after the locking part is released, the boss 1242a will remain engaged in the release groove 1241b, ensuring that the end of the locking part 1242 is always within the positioning part 1241, without affecting the opening and closing of the load-bearing component 123. Also, the locking part 1242 will not return to the locked state due to its own rotation.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, the fastener 122 is disposed on the surface of the hatch 121, and when the hatch 121 is in the open state, the fastener 122 is located on the side of the hatch 121 away from the receiving space 111.

[0044] In the embodiment where the hatch 121 opens from top to bottom as mentioned above, the fastener 122 can be designed directly on the side of the hatch 121 away from the receiving space 111, thereby directly connecting the maintenance ladder 13 to the hatch 121. This design allows operators to simply open the hatch 121, take out the maintenance ladder 13, and install it for use, further simplifying the operation steps when using the maintenance ladder 13 and improving the ease of use of the maintenance ladder 13.

[0045] In such Figure 6 and Figure 7 In the illustrated embodiment, the fixing member 122 is located on the side of the load-bearing member 123 away from the pivot point. Therefore, after the operator removes the maintenance ladder 13, they need to close the hatch 121 and open the load-bearing member 123. This design avoids directly stepping on the hatch 121 during operation, thereby ensuring the safety of the hatch 121.

[0046] In addition, since the fastener 122 is located on the side of the load-bearing member 123 away from the pivot point, the fastener 122 is exposed on the side away from the side compartment 12 after the load-bearing member 123 is opened, which facilitates the connection of the maintenance ladder 13 to the fastener 122, further ensuring the convenience of the maintenance ladder 13 during connection as well as the stability and safety after connection.

[0047] In an optional embodiment, the maintenance ladder 13 includes a hook at one end, and the fixing member 122 is a ring structure. When the maintenance ladder 13 is in use, the hook is attached to the fixing member 122.

[0048] This application utilizes a hook-and-mount method to connect the maintenance ladder 13 and the fixing component 122, significantly enhancing the connection stability of the maintenance ladder 13 during use. This prevents the maintenance ladder 13 from loosening or falling off due to stress during operation, ensuring its secure fixation in fieldwork or complex working conditions and avoiding potential safety hazards. Furthermore, this design makes the installation and disassembly of the maintenance ladder 13 simpler and faster, allowing users to quickly adjust its status in different task scenarios, reducing operational difficulty and time costs, and further improving the ease of use of the maintenance ladder 13.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, the vehicle-mounted device 1 further includes an expansion dock disposed within the side compartment 12. The expansion dock is used to connect to functional accessories.

[0050] The expansion dock allows for modifications to the functionality of the side compartment 12. For example, it can connect to a camera module with a corresponding interface. The camera module plugs directly into the expansion dock, enabling inspection personnel inside the vehicle 100's cabin to capture images from the side compartment 12. When live animals such as police dogs are placed in the side compartment 12, the inspection personnel can track the animals' status using images acquired from the camera module. Alternatively, the expansion dock can connect to storage devices, such as blood storage devices. When the vehicle 100 is used for drunk driving checks, inspection personnel can extract blood during the check and store it in a blood storage device for later transport to a testing facility for alcohol testing. Thus, the combination of the expansion dock and the side compartment 12 enables the vehicle-mounted equipment 1 to be used in different inspection scenarios, improving its flexibility.

[0051] In an optional embodiment, the side compartment 12 further includes a fixing unit located within the side compartment 12. When the maintenance ladder 13 is in the retracted state, the fixing unit is connected to the detachably mounted maintenance ladder 13.

[0052] This application, through the design of the fixing unit, enables the maintenance ladder 13 to be securely fixed inside the side compartment 12 after being stored there, significantly enhancing the stability of the maintenance ladder 13 in the stored state and preventing it from accidentally moving or loosening due to vibration, bumps, or sudden braking during vehicle 100 operation. Simultaneously, the fixing unit design further optimizes the space utilization efficiency of the side compartment 12, allowing the maintenance ladder 13 to be compactly stored within it, reducing its impact on the interior space of the vehicle 100.

[0053] 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. An in-vehicle device characterized by comprising: The vehicle-mounted equipment is used for installation in the rear bed of a vehicle; the vehicle-mounted equipment includes: A housing for fixing to the rear bed and forming a receiving space for the vehicle with the rear bed; A side compartment, recessed from the outer surface of the hull toward the receiving space; the side compartment includes a cover and fasteners located on the surface of the cover; and The maintenance ladder is located inside the side compartment when it is in the storage state; when it is in use, one end of the maintenance ladder is connected to the fixing member.

2. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side compartment also includes a load-bearing component, which is pivotally connected to the outer surface of the hatch cover to rotate about the pivot point and switch between a retracted state and an extended state; when the load-bearing component is in the retracted state, the surface of the load-bearing component is parallel to the outer surface of the hatch cover. When the load-bearing component is in the unfolded state, the surface of the load-bearing component is perpendicular to the outer surface of the hatch.

3. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The load-bearing component includes a limiting part, one end of which is connected to the side of the load-bearing component away from the pivot point, and the other end is connected to the hatch cover.

4. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side compartment also includes a locking element located on the surface of the hatch cover, which is detachably connected to the load-bearing component when the load-bearing component is in the retracted state.

5. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The locking component includes a positioning part fixed to the hatch cover and a locking part movably connected to the positioning part; when the load-bearing component is in the storage state, the locking part slides along the positioning part and is fixedly connected to the load-bearing component.

6. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fastener is located on the side of the load-bearing member away from the pivot point.

7. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The maintenance ladder includes a hook at one end, and the fixing member is a ring structure. When the maintenance ladder is in use, the hook is attached to the fixing member.

8. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted equipment also includes an expansion dock, which is located inside the side compartment; the expansion dock is used to connect with functional accessories.

9. The vehicle-mounted device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted equipment also includes a fixing unit located inside the side compartment; when the maintenance ladder is in the retracted state, the fixing unit is detachably connected to the maintenance ladder.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, It includes a rear bed and vehicle-mounted equipment as described in any one of claims 1-9; wherein the vehicle-mounted equipment is installed in the rear bed.

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