A multi-functional pickup truck tailgate
By designing a detachable table and step module on the pickup truck tailgate, the problem of the single function of the pickup truck tailgate is solved, providing a convenient support structure and safety, and meeting the diverse needs of outdoor activities.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANHUI JINCEN COMPOSITES
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-31
AI Technical Summary
Existing pickup truck tailgates have limited functionality and cannot provide convenient step structures or temporary support surfaces, resulting in inconvenience for passengers getting in and out of the vehicle and posing safety hazards, thus failing to meet the diverse needs of outdoor activities.
Design a multi-functional pickup truck tailgate, including a detachable table module and a step module. The modules can be detached, installed, and retracted via slide rails and tracks. The table module remains horizontal when open, and the step module has an angle of less than 15° with the horizontal plane, providing a convenient support structure.
It enables convenient storage of items and safe loading and unloading in camping and office settings, improving user experience and enhancing safety, while the modular design does not affect the aesthetics of the tailgate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automobile tailgate technology, and specifically relates to a multi-functional pickup truck tailgate. Background Technology
[0002] As a vehicle that combines passenger and cargo attributes, pickup trucks have expanded their application scenarios from traditional utility vehicles to multiple scenarios. With the rise of activities such as camping, off-roading, and lure fishing, users often use pickup truck cargo boxes to load camping equipment, fishing gear, etc., and need to temporarily set up operating platforms outdoors.
[0003] Currently, pickup truck tailgates generally use a welded sheet metal structure for both inner and outer panels, with core functions limited to rear protection and cargo bed closure. This functional limitation significantly contradicts the increasingly diverse needs of the automotive industry. With the growing popularity of outdoor camping and short-distance off-roading, users are demanding more from pickup trucks: on the one hand, the cargo bed is relatively high off the ground, and passengers lack convenient support structures when getting in and out; existing stepless designs can easily lead to inconvenience and even safety hazards. On the other hand, in outdoor settings, users urgently need a support surface for temporary offices and picnics, a function that traditional tailgates cannot provide. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the problems mentioned in the background art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a multi-functional pickup truck tailgate to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:
[0006] A multi-functional pickup truck tailgate includes a tailgate with the length direction of the tailgate as the X-axis, the width direction as the Y-axis, and the height direction as the Z-axis. One set of XZ surfaces is hinged to the vehicle, and the other set of XZ surfaces has a first mounting slot and a second mounting slot. An expansion module can be detachably installed in the first mounting slot and / or the second mounting slot. The expansion module includes a recyclable table module and a pedal module. When the tailgate is rotated open to the use state, the XY surfaces remain horizontal.
[0007] Preferably, a slide rail is installed in the first mounting slot, and the table module is detachably installed on the sliding shaft of the slide rail. When the tailgate is opened, the table module's working surface remains horizontal.
[0008] Preferably, the table module includes a main table and a secondary table, with the main table mounted on the sliding shaft of the slide rail and the secondary table hinged to the main table.
[0009] Preferably, the height of the first mounting groove is greater than the sum of the thicknesses of the main tabletop and the secondary tabletop.
[0010] Preferably, rails are installed on both sides of the second mounting groove, and sliders are slidably installed in the rails. The pedal module includes a mounting plate, a pedal is installed on the mounting plate, and mounting strips are installed on both sides of the mounting plate. The mounting strips are detachably and rotatably installed on the slider. When the pedal is retracted, the mounting strips are inserted into the rails.
[0011] Preferably, when the pedal is in use, the angle between the pedal and the horizontal plane is less than 15°.
[0012] Preferably, a buffer is installed between the pedal and the mounting plate.
[0013] Preferably, a dustproof door is hinged to the opening of the second mounting slot.
[0014] Preferably, a latch is mounted on the mounting plate via a spring hinge, a corresponding locking rod is mounted in the second mounting groove, and a button is mounted on the dustproof door. The latch has a latching state and an idle state. When the latch is in the latching state, the latch engages with the locking rod. Pressing the button inward squeezes the latch, and the latch switches from the latching state to the idle state.
[0015] The multi-functional pickup truck tailgate proposed in this utility model can selectively install a table module and a step module as needed. The table module is convenient for placing items and has outstanding advantages in camping, office and other scenarios. Due to the height of the truck bed, the step module facilitates getting in and out of the truck bed and improves safety. The table module and step module are easy to disassemble and install, with a high degree of freedom. The table module and step module are easy to recycle and do not affect the aesthetics of the tailgate.
[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This utility model proposes a three-dimensional structure for a multi-functional pickup truck tailgate. Figure 1 ;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a left view of a multi-functional pickup truck tailgate proposed in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This utility model proposes a three-dimensional structure for a multi-functional pickup truck tailgate. Figure 2 ;
[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 2 A sectional perspective view along the AA direction;
[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A magnified view of point B;
[0022] Figure 6 This utility model proposes a three-dimensional structure for a multi-functional pickup truck tailgate. Figure 3 ;
[0023] Figure 7 for Figure 6 Enlarged view of point C.
[0024] Reference numerals: 1. Tailgate; 2. First mounting slot; 3. Second mounting slot; 4. Slide rail; 5. Table module; 51. Main table; 52. Secondary table; 6. Pedal module; 61. Track; 62. Slider; 63. Mounting strip; 631. Rotating shaft; 64. Mounting plate; 65. Pedal; 66. Buffer; 661. Elastic element; 662. Guide rod; 67. Locking assembly; 671. Connecting plate; 672. Coil spring; 673. Lock; 674. Locking rod; 675. Button; 68. Receiving slot; 69. Dustproof door; 60. Blocking block; 601. Slide groove. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar symbols denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0026] Example 1
[0027] refer to Figures 1 to 7 This embodiment describes a multi-functional pickup truck tailgate, including a tailgate 1. The tailgate 1 is rectangular and hinged to the vehicle. With the length direction of the tailgate 1 as the X-axis, the width direction as the Y-axis, and the height direction as the Z-axis, one set of XZ surfaces is hinged to the vehicle. When the tailgate 1 is closed, the XY surfaces are parallel to the front of the vehicle; when the tailgate 1 is open, the XY surfaces remain horizontal. The other set of XZ surfaces is fitted with a first mounting groove 2 and a second mounting groove 3. The lengths of the first mounting groove 2 and the second mounting groove 3 extend along the Y-axis, and their openings extend towards the Y-axis.
[0028] The first mounting slot 2 and / or the second mounting slot 3 are detachably equipped with an expansion module, which includes a recyclable table module 5 and a pedal module 6. Depending on actual needs, the tailgate 1 may be selectively left uninstalled, or either table module 5 or pedal module 6 may be installed, or both table module 5 and pedal module 6 may be installed.
[0029] The first mounting slot 2 is equipped with a slide rail 4, and the table module 5 is detachably mounted on the sliding shaft of the slide rail 4. When the tailgate 1 is opened, the table module 5 remains horizontal.
[0030] Preferably, the table module 5 includes a main table 51 and a secondary table 52. The main table 51 is mounted on the sliding shaft of the slide rail 4, and the secondary table 52 is hinged to the main table 51. The height of the first mounting groove 2 is greater than the sum of the thicknesses of the main table 51 and the secondary table 52.
[0031] When in use, keep the tailgate 1 open, pull out the main table 51, and rotate the auxiliary table 52 until the top surfaces of the main table 51 and auxiliary table 52 are flush and level for easy use. The leveled tailgate 1 can also be used to place items, making it practical for outdoor work, picnics, and other activities. When not in use, simply rotate the auxiliary table 52 in the opposite direction and push the main table 51 into the first mounting slot 2 for easy recycling.
[0032] The tabletop module 5 can also hold additional practical tools such as an induction cooker. When the modular tabletop module 5 is no longer needed, it can be removed from the slide rail 4.
[0033] The second mounting slot 3 has rails 61 installed on both sides, and sliders 62 are slidably installed in the rails 61. The pedal module 6 includes a mounting plate 64, on which a pedal 65 is installed. Mounting strips 63 are installed on both sides of the mounting plate 64, and the mounting strips 63 are detachably and rotatably installed on the sliders 62. A blocking block 60 is installed at one end of the rails 61 near the opening of the second mounting slot 3. The blocking block 60 has a groove 601 along the length of the rails 61. When the pedal 65 is pulled out, the top of the slider 62 is inserted into the blocking block 60, and the rotating shaft 631 slides in the groove 601 and is blocked by the top of the groove 601. When the pedal 65 is retracted, the mounting strips 63 are inserted into the rails 61.
[0034] Preferably, when the pedal 65 is in use, the angle between the pedal 65 and the horizontal plane is less than 15°, so as to facilitate the user's stepping.
[0035] Preferably, the pedal 65 is hinged to the mounting plate 64, and a buffer 66 is installed between the pedal 65 and the mounting plate 64. The buffer 66 includes an elastic element 661 and a guide rod 662. The two ends of the elastic element 661 are fixedly connected to the pedal 65 and the mounting plate 64, respectively. One end of the guide rod 662 is fixedly connected to the mounting plate 64, and the other end is slidably connected to the pedal 65. The buffer 66 increases the comfort of pedaling and reduces the damage rate at the connection between the pedal 65 and the mounting plate 64.
[0036] A dustproof door 69 is hinged to the opening of the second mounting slot 3 for dust and water protection.
[0037] A latch 673 is hinged to the mounting plate 64 via a coil spring 672. A receiving groove 68 for accommodating the pedal 65 is installed between the two sets of tracks 61. A corresponding locking rod 674 is installed in the receiving groove 68. A button 675 is installed on the dust door 69. The latch 673 has a latched state and an idle state. When the latch 673 is in the latched state, the latch 673 is engaged with the locking rod 674. Pressing the button 675 inward squeezes the latch 673, and the latch 673 switches from the latched state to the idle state.
[0038] After tilting the rotating shaft 631, it is respectively engaged in the sliding grooves 601 on both sides, and then the rotating shaft 631 is made perpendicular to the sliding groove 601 to complete the installation of the pedal module 6; press the button 675 inward, the button 675 squeezes the latch 673 to separate the latch 673 from the lever 674, and then open the dust door 69 to pull the pedal module 6 outward. The slider 62 slides along the track 61 until the rotating shaft 631 abuts against the inner wall of the sliding groove 601, the mounting strip 63 is pulled out from the track 61, the mounting strip 63 abuts against the inner wall of the opening of the second receiving groove 3, and the pedal 65 is tilted horizontally to facilitate stepping.
[0039] This device can selectively install table module 5 and pedal module 6 as needed. Table module 5 is convenient for placing items and has outstanding advantages in camping, office and other scenarios. Due to the height of the vehicle body, pedal module 6 facilitates getting on and off the vehicle body and improves safety. Table module 5 and pedal module 6 are easy to disassemble and install, with a high degree of freedom. Table module 5 and pedal module 6 are easy to recycle and do not affect the aesthetics of the tailgate 1.
[0040] It should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0041] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0042] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0043] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0044] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A multi-functional pickup tailgate comprising a tailgate (1), characterized in that: With the length direction of the tailgate (1) as the X-axis, the width direction as the Y-axis, and the height direction as the Z-axis, one set of XZ surfaces is hinged to the vehicle, and the other set of XZ surfaces is provided with a first mounting groove (2) and a second mounting groove (3). The first mounting groove (2) and / or the second mounting groove (3) are detachably equipped with an expansion module, which includes a recyclable table module (5) and a pedal module (6). When the tailgate (1) is rotated and opened to the use state, the XY surfaces remain horizontal.
2. The multi-functional pickup truck tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first mounting slot (2) is equipped with a slide rail (4), and the table module (5) is detachably mounted on the sliding shaft of the slide rail (4). When the tailgate (1) is opened, the table module (5) remains horizontal.
3. The multi-functional pickup truck tailgate according to claim 2, characterized in that: The table module (5) includes a main table (51) and a secondary table (52). The main table (51) is mounted on the sliding shaft of the slide rail (4), and the secondary table (52) is hinged to the main table (51).
4. The multi-functional pickup truck tailgate according to claim 3, characterized in that: The height of the first mounting slot (2) is greater than the sum of the thicknesses of the main tabletop (51) and the secondary tabletop (52).
5. The multi-functional pickup truck tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second mounting slot (3) has rails (61) installed on both sides. A slider (62) is slidably installed in the rails (61). The pedal module (6) includes a mounting plate (64). A pedal (65) is installed on the mounting plate (64). Mounting strips (63) are installed on both sides of the mounting plate (64). The mounting strips (63) are detachably and rotatably mounted on the slider (62). When the pedal (65) is retracted, the mounting strips (63) are inserted into the rails (61).
6. The multi-functional pickup truck tailgate according to claim 5, characterized in that: When the pedal (65) is in use, the angle between the pedal (65) and the horizontal plane is less than 15°.
7. The multi-functional pickup truck tailgate according to claim 5, characterized in that: A buffer (66) is installed between the pedal (65) and the mounting plate (64).
8. The multi-functional pickup truck tailgate according to claim 5, characterized in that: A dustproof door (69) is hinged to the opening of the second mounting slot (3).
9. The multi-functional pickup truck tailgate according to claim 8, characterized in that: A latch (673) is hinged to the mounting plate (64) via a coil spring (672). A corresponding lever (674) is installed in the second mounting groove (3). A button (675) is installed on the dust door (69). The latch (673) has a latched state and an idle state. When the latch (673) is in the latched state, the latch (673) is latched to the lever (674). Pressing the button (675) inward squeezes the latch (673), and the latch (673) switches from the latched state to the idle state.