A type of box tent

Abstract

This utility model provides a tent, belonging to the field of vehicle structure technology. It solves the problem that existing expandable tents cannot meet the needs of users for outdoor camping. This tent includes a box body with an open bottom, and a top cover covering the top of the box body. The left side of the bottom of the top cover is connected to the left side of the top of the box body, and the right side of the bottom of the top cover is connected to the right side of the top of the box body, respectively, by adjustable supports. A horizontally arranged, plate-shaped support plate is also provided between the box body and the top cover. The rear end of the support plate is hinged to the rear side of the top of the box body, and the front end of the support plate has a plug-in portion. A slot is provided at the bottom of the rear side of the top cover. The front end of the support plate can be flipped backward around the hinge point to a vertical position, and the plug-in portion can be inserted into the slot. This tent can meet the needs of users for outdoor camping.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of vehicle structure technology, and relates to a box tent, especially a box tent used in conjunction with the rear bed of a pickup truck. Background Technology

[0002] Pickup trucks are a type of vehicle that combines a car-like front end and cab with an open cargo bed, offering ample rear space and cargo capacity suitable for various off-road and outdoor applications. However, currently, most pickup trucks have a completely open cargo bed, lacking a secure, enclosed storage space.

[0003] To address this issue, a multi-functional expandable box for pickup truck beds has been designed and a Chinese patent has been applied for, with application number 202223119930.8 and publication number CN218703547U. This multi-functional expandable box for pickup truck beds includes an open-bottomed body with a connector at the bottom. The sides of the body have several vertically arranged, openable and closable doors. A horizontally fixed, plate-like partition is located inside the box, with one end of the partition adjacent to one of the doors, and the upper side of the partition not exceeding the lower edge of the door. When in use, the expandable box covers the pickup truck bed and connects to it via the connector, creating a completely enclosed space at the rear of the pickup truck, suitable for storing items in various outdoor climates.

[0004] For users who drive pickup trucks for outdoor activities, camping is a common activity. The aforementioned multi-functional expansion box in the pickup truck bed can only close the pickup truck bed, which is insufficient to meet the needs of users for outdoor camping. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology by proposing a box tent that solves the problem that existing expansion boxes cannot meet the needs of users for outdoor camping.

[0006] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A box tent includes a box body with an open bottom. The box body is covered by a top cover. The left side of the bottom of the top cover is connected to the left side of the top of the box body, and the right side of the bottom of the top cover is connected to the right side of the top of the box body, respectively, via liftable brackets. A horizontally arranged, plate-shaped support plate is also provided between the box body and the top cover. The rear end of the support plate is hinged to the rear side of the top of the box body. The front end of the support plate has an insertion part. A slot is provided at the bottom of the rear side of the top cover. The front end of the support plate can be flipped backward around the hinge point to a vertical position, and the insertion part can be inserted into the slot.

[0008] This tent is designed to be installed over the rear bed of a pickup truck, creating a closed storage space. The front side of the tent faces the front of the truck, and the rear side faces the rear. When not in use, the support panels are flipped forward around the hinge point to a horizontal position, resting against the upper side of the bed. The top cover is then lowered until it touches the top of the bed. At this point, the tent has a roughly square box-like structure, similar in shape and size to existing pickup truck bed extension boxes, suitable for everyday use. When camping, the top cover is pushed upwards to maintain a horizontal position, and the front end of the support panels is flipped backwards to a vertical position, with the insertion part facing upwards. The top cover is then lowered, and the insertion part is inserted into the slot at the bottom of the top cover. The support panels limit the vertical position of the top cover, and the side supports provide three-point positioning, preventing the top cover from flipping or wobbling. The space between the bottom of the top cover and the top of the box after positioning is formed, which can be used for camping and meets the camping needs of users. Of course, if a closed camping space is required, a camping tent can be set up on the outside using the top cover, support panels, and frame as the framework. The tent is relatively easy to install and has good stability.

[0009] In the aforementioned type of tent, elongated upper sliding grooves are fixed on both the left and right sides of the top cover, and elongated lower sliding grooves are fixed on both the left and right sides of the top of the tent body. The length direction of both the upper and lower sliding grooves is front-to-back. The support frame includes two connecting rods, one and two, which are long and cross-shaped. The middle of the connecting rods is hinged together, and both connecting rods are inclined relative to the vertical direction. The rearmost ends of the connecting rods are respectively hinged to the upper and lower sliding grooves, and the frontmost ends are respectively slidably connected to the lower and upper sliding grooves. The cross-shaped connecting rods, with one end hinged and the other slidably connected, allow for connection between the top cover and the tent body while simultaneously enabling the top cover to be raised and lowered. The X-shaped cross-shaped support frame provides multi-point support, resulting in better stability.

[0010] In one type of tent described above, a horizontally positioned, flat extension plate is provided between the tent body and the top cover. The front end of the extension plate is hinged to the front side of the top of the tent body. By default, the extension plate rests against the top surface of the front of the tent body. When camping is required, the rear end of the extension plate is flipped forward around the hinge point to a horizontal position. After installation, the extension plate can rest against the top surface of the pickup truck's cab, extending the usable space in the front-to-back direction.

[0011] In one type of tent described above, the tent body includes a horizontally arranged rectangular frame, a front panel vertically fixed to the front of the frame, a rear panel vertically fixed to the rear of the frame, a top panel horizontally fixed to the top of the frame, and two side panels vertically fixed to the left and right sides of the frame. The bottom surfaces of the front panel and the two side panels are flush, while the bottom surface of the rear panel is lower than the bottom surfaces of the two side panels. The rear panel includes a door frame and a hinged door that is hinged to the side of the door frame and can be opened rearward relative to the door frame. The frame has a notch corresponding to the position of the door. The bottom surface of the rear panel can extend to the bottom surface of the pickup truck bed to increase the vertical length of the door. In specific installation, the rear panel can be inserted into the pickup truck bed and adjacent to the rear side of the pickup truck bed. After flipping down the flap on the rear side of the pickup truck bed, the door can be opened outward to facilitate the user entering the tent.

[0012] In one type of tent described above, the support plate includes a U-shaped outer frame and an extension plate hinged to one side of the outer frame. When the support plate is flipped to a vertical position, the opening of the outer frame faces downwards, and the upper surface of the opening / closing door is flush with the top surface of the door frame. The extension plate and the opening / closing door have the same width in the horizontal direction, and a connecting pin is provided between the extension plate and the opening / closing door to fix them together. When the support plate is flipped to a vertical position, its opening faces downwards, and the extension plate and the opening / closing door are arranged adjacent to each other. After being fixed together by the connecting pin, the extension plate and the opening / closing door can cooperate to form a taller door, facilitating entry and exit.

[0013] In one type of tent described above, a connecting seat one is fixed to the front side of the top of the opening and closing door, and a connecting seat two is correspondingly fixed to the extension plate. A connecting notch is provided on the left or right side of the connecting seat two. The connecting pin is hinged to the connecting seat one and can swing relative to the connecting seat one and engage with the connecting notch. Fixing the opening and closing door and the extension plate by swinging the connecting pin and engaging with the connecting notch is relatively convenient.

[0014] In the aforementioned type of tent, the top panel is composed of three flat flaps: flap one, flap two, and flap three. Flap one and flap two are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, and flap three is located in front of flap one and flap two. Flap one, flap two, and flap three are respectively connected to the frame via telescopic movable rod one, movable rod two, and movable rod three. The edges of flap one, flap two, and flap three abut against the frame. The opposite ends of flap one and flap two can be flipped in opposite directions, and the rear end of flap three can be flipped forward. By default, flip-up panels one, two, and three rest horizontally against the frame, forming a top panel that covers the top of the truck bed. After the top panel rises and is supported by the support plate, the user can open the door backward and flip-up panels one and two upward and to the side away from each other, making space for the user to stand up and climb into the truck bed. After the user climbs onto flip-up panel three, flip-up panels one and two can be restored to their original positions, forming a top panel that the user can lie down on. If necessary, flip-up panel three can also be flipped forward to facilitate the user to retrieve items from the truck bed.

[0015] In one type of tent described above, the insertion part includes two long, rod-shaped support rods, which are spaced apart in the left-right direction. The rod-shaped support rods facilitate insertion.

[0016] Compared to existing technologies, this tent functions as a cover over the pickup truck bed by default. When needed, the top cover can be raised to create a space for camping between the top cover and the bed. The opening and closing doors, and the three flip-up panels allow users to easily access the top panel from the pickup truck bed without the need for additional installation or carrying of ladders, making it more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the box tent in its folded state.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the tent in its camping configuration.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the structure of the tent when it is in camping mode, viewed from below.

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point AA.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the box tent in its closed state with the top cover removed.

[0022] In the diagram, 1. Box body; 1a. Frame; 1b. Front panel; 1c. Rear panel; 1c1. Door frame; 1c2. Opening and closing door; 1d. Top panel; 1d1. Flip panel one; 1d2. Flip panel two; 1d3. Flip panel three; 1e. Side panel; 1f. Connecting seat one; 2. Top cover; 3. Bracket; 3a. Connecting rod one; 3b. Connecting rod two; 4. Support plate; 4a. Insertion part; 4b. Outer frame; 4c. Extension plate; 4d. Connecting seat two; 5. Upper sliding groove; 6. Lower sliding groove; 7. Extension plate; 8. Connecting pin; 9. Movable rod one; 10. Movable rod two; 11. Movable rod three. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, this canopy is designed to be installed on the upper side of the pickup truck bed to cover the top of the pickup truck bed, with the top of the canopy positioned close to the top of the pickup truck's hood, but slightly lower than the top of the pickup truck's cab. The following orientation descriptions are based on the orientation after installation on the pickup truck; for example, the side facing the front of the pickup truck is the front side.

[0025] This box includes a roughly square box 1 with an open bottom. A top cover 2 is provided on the top of the box 1. The left and right sides of the bottom of the top cover 2 are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the top of the box 1 by liftable brackets 3.

[0026] The enclosure 1 includes a horizontally arranged rectangular frame 1a, a front panel 1b vertically fixed to the front of the frame 1a, a rear panel 1c vertically fixed to the rear of the frame 1a, a top panel 1d horizontally fixed to the top of the frame 1a, and two side panels 1e vertically fixed to the left and right sides of the frame 1a. The front panel 1b, side panels 1e, and rear panel 1c are also fixed together by a metal frame to form a complete unit. The bottom surfaces of the front panel 1b and the two side panels 1e are flush, while the bottom surface of the rear panel 1c is lower than the bottom surfaces of the two side panels 1e. The rear panel 1c includes a door frame 1c1 and a hinged door 1c2 that is hinged to the side of the door frame 1c1 and can be opened rearward relative to the door frame 1c1. The upper end of the hinged door 1c2 extends to the top of the door frame 1c1. The frame 1a has a notch corresponding to the position of the hinged door 1c2 to prevent the frame 1a from remaining and obstructing the user's entry after the hinged door 1c2 is opened.

[0027] like Figure 2As shown, there are two brackets 3, located on the left and right sides of the top of the box 1 respectively. The top cover 2 has elongated upper sliding grooves 5 fixed on both the left and right sides, and the top of the box 1 has elongated lower sliding grooves 6 fixed on both the left and right sides. The length directions of the two upper sliding grooves 5 and the two lower sliding grooves 6 are both front-to-back. The bracket 3 includes two long rods, 3a and 3b, which are arranged in a cross configuration. The middle parts of the two connecting rods 3a and 3b are hinged together, and both are inclined relative to the vertical direction. The rear ends of the two connecting rods 3a and 3b are respectively hinged to the upper sliding grooves 5 and 6. The front ends of the two connecting rods 3a and 3b are respectively connected to rollers, and the two rollers are correspondingly slidably connected in the lower sliding grooves 6 and upper sliding grooves 5. This allows the bracket 3 to achieve opening and closing lifting while always connecting the top cover 2 and the box 1 during the lifting and lowering process of the top cover 2 relative to the box 1.

[0028] like Figure 5 As shown, a horizontally arranged, plate-shaped support plate 4 and an extension plate 7 are provided between the body 1 and the top cover 2. The support plate 4 is located behind the extension plate 7, and its rear end is hinged to the rear side of the top of the body 1. The front end of the support plate 4 has a plug-in portion 4a. A slot is provided at the bottom of the rear side of the top cover 2. The front end of the support plate 4 can be flipped backward around the hinge point to a vertical position, and the plug-in portion 4a can be inserted into the slot. The front end of the extension plate 7 is hinged to the front side of the top of the body 1. The extension plate 7 can be flipped forward around the hinge point to a horizontal position and extend above the body 1. The extension plate 7 can rest against the top of the pickup truck's front. In this embodiment, the plug-in portion 4a includes two long rod-shaped support rods arranged in the front-rear direction, and the two support rods are spaced apart in the left-right direction.

[0029] like Figure 4 As shown, the support plate 4 includes a roughly U-shaped outer frame 4b and an extension plate 4c hinged to one side of the outer frame 4b. When the support plate 4 is flipped to a vertical state, the opening of the outer frame 4b faces downward. The extension plate 4c and the door 1c2 have the same width in the horizontal direction, and a connecting pin 8 is provided between the extension plate 4c and the door 1c2 to fix them together. In this embodiment, the hinge positions of the extension plate 4c and the door 1c2 are on the same side. A connecting seat 1f is fixed to the front side of the top of the door 1c2. When the extension plate 4c is vertical, a connecting seat 4d is fixed to its front side. A connecting notch is provided on the left or right side of the connecting seat 4d. The connecting pin 8 is hinged to the connecting seat 1f and can swing relative to the connecting seat 1f in the vertical plane and be inserted into the connecting notch. Here, in order to ensure the stability of the connection, there are two connecting seats 1f, two connecting seats 4d, and two connecting pins 8, which are distributed on the left and right sides.

[0030] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the top plate 1d is a square plate composed of three flat flaps: flap 1d1, flap 1d2, and flap 1d3. Flap 1d1 and flap 2d2 are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, and flap 3d3 is located in front of flap 1d1 and flap 2d2. The sum of the lengths of flap 1d1 and flap 2d2 in the left-right direction is the same as the length of flap 3d3 in the left-right direction. Flap 1d1, flap 2d2, and flap 2d3 are connected to the frame 1a through telescopic movable rods 19, 10, and 11, respectively. The outer edges of the combined flaps 1d1, flap 2d2, and flap 3d3 abut against the upper side of the frame 1a. The opposite ends of flap 1d1 and flap 2d2 can be flipped in opposite directions, and the rear end of flap 3d3 can be flipped forward. In this embodiment, movable rod 1 9, movable rod 2 10 and movable rod 3 11 all have existing telescopic rods. There is one movable rod 1 9 and one movable rod 2 10, and there are two movable rods 3 11, which are respectively set on the left and right sides. The inner side of the frame 1a has a protruding blocking part, and the top position of the blocking part is lower than the top position of the frame 1a, so that a step surface is formed at the top of the blocking part, and the top plate 1d is inserted and abuts against the step surface.

[0031] When not in use, the support plate 4 is flipped forward around the hinge point to a horizontal position, and the extension plate 7 is flipped backward around the hinge point to a horizontal position, both located on the upper side of the box body 1. The top cover 2 is then lowered until it abuts against the top of the box body 1. At this time, the box body 1 is roughly square in shape, similar in shape and volume to existing pickup truck bed extension boxes, suitable for everyday use.

[0032] When outdoor camping is required, push the top cover 2 upwards to keep it horizontal and move it upwards. Then, flip the front end of the support plate 4 backwards to a vertical position, at which point the insertion part 4a of the support plate 4 faces upwards. Lower the top cover 2, and the insertion part 4a is inserted into the slot at the bottom of the top cover 2. The support plate 4 limits the vertical position of the top cover 2. At the same time, it works with the brackets 3 on the left and right sides to provide three-point positioning for the top cover 2, preventing the top cover 2 from flipping or shaking. Swing the connecting pin 8 and engage it in the connecting recess, so that the extension plate 4c and the opening and closing door 1c2 are fixed together. After positioning, a camping space is formed between the bottom of the top cover 2 and the top of the box body 1, meeting the user's camping needs. If necessary, the extension plate 7 can be flipped forward to the top of the pickup truck cab to extend the usable space. Of course, if a closed camping space is needed, a camping tent can be set up on the outside using the top cover 2, support plate 4, and brackets 3 as the frame.

[0033] To access the rooftop camping area, first lower the flap at the rear of the pickup truck bed to expose the lower half of the door 1c2. Pull the door 1c2 backward, causing it and the extension panel 4c to open as a single door, exposing the roof panel 1d. Then, flip up and to the left and right sides the rear flaps 1d1 and 1d2 at the top to prevent them from obstructing the user's entry. After boarding, the user can sit on flap 3 1d3 and then reset flaps 1d1 and 1d2 to their original positions, allowing access to the rooftop camping area without a ladder.

[0034] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A box tent comprising a bottom open box (1), characterized in that, The box (1) is covered with a top cover (2). The bottom left side of the top cover (2) is connected to the top left side of the box (1) and the bottom right side of the top cover (2) is connected to the top right side of the box (1) by a liftable bracket (3). A horizontally arranged plate-shaped support plate (4) is also provided between the box (1) and the top cover (2). The rear end of the support plate (4) is hinged to the rear side of the top of the box (1). The front end of the support plate (4) has a plug-in part (4a). A slot is opened at the bottom of the rear side of the top cover (2). The front end of the support plate (4) can be flipped back to a vertical position around the hinge point, and the plug-in part (4a) can be inserted into the slot.

2. A box tent according to claim 1, characterized in that The top cover (2) has long upper sliding grooves (5) fixed on both the left and right sides. The box body (1) has long lower sliding grooves (6) fixed on both the left and right sides of the top. The length direction of the two upper sliding grooves (5) and the two lower sliding grooves (6) is the front-back direction. The bracket (3) includes a connecting rod 1 (3a) and a connecting rod 2 (3b) that are long rods arranged in a cross configuration. The middle parts of the connecting rod 1 (3a) and the connecting rod 2 (3b) are hinged together. The connecting rod 1 (3a) and the connecting rod 2 (3b) are both inclined relative to the vertical direction. The rear end of the connecting rod 1 (3a) and the connecting rod 2 (3b) are respectively hinged to the upper sliding groove (5) and the lower sliding groove (6). The front end of the connecting rod 1 (3a) and the connecting rod 2 (3b) are respectively slidably connected in the lower sliding groove (6) and the upper sliding groove (5).

3. A box tent according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that A horizontally arranged, flat extension plate (7) is also provided between the box body (1) and the top cover (2), and the front end of the extension plate (7) is hinged to the front side of the top of the box body (1).

4. A box tent according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The box body (1) includes a square frame (1a) arranged horizontally, a front plate (1b) vertically fixed to the front side of the frame (1a), a rear plate (1c) vertically fixed to the rear side of the frame (1a), a top plate (1d) horizontally fixed to the top of the frame (1a), and two side plates (1e) vertically fixed to the left and right sides of the frame (1a). The bottom surfaces of the front plate (1b) and the two side plates (1e) are flush, and the bottom surface of the rear plate (1c) is lower than the bottom surface of the two side plates (1e). The rear plate (1c) includes a door frame (1c1) and an opening and closing door (1c2) hinged to the side of the door frame (1c1) and capable of opening and closing relative to the door frame (1c1). The frame (1a) has a notch at the position corresponding to the opening and closing door (1c2).

5. A box tent according to claim 4, characterized in that The support plate (4) includes a U-shaped outer frame (4b) and an extension plate (4c) hinged to one side of the outer frame (4b). When the support plate (4) is flipped to a vertical state, the opening of the outer frame (4b) faces downward. The upper end face of the door (1c2) is flush with the top face of the door frame (1c1). The width of the extension plate (4c) is the same as that of the door (1c2) in the horizontal direction. A connecting pin (8) is provided between the extension plate (4c) and the door (1c2) to fix the two together.

6. A box tent according to claim 5, characterized in that A connecting seat 1 (1f) is fixed on the front side of the top of the opening and closing door (1c2), and a connecting seat 2 (4d) is fixed on the extension plate (4c). A connecting notch is provided on the left or right side of the connecting seat 2 (4d). The connecting pin (8) is hinged to the connecting seat 1 (1f) and the connecting pin (8) can swing relative to the connecting seat 1 (1f) and be inserted into the connecting notch.

7. A box tent according to claim 4, characterized in that The top plate (1d) is composed of three flat flaps: flap 1 (1d1), flap 2 (1d2), and flap 3 (1d3). Flap 1 (1d1) and flap 2 (1d2) are arranged side by side in the left-right direction. Flap 3 (1d3) is located in front of flap 1 (1d1) and flap 2 (1d2). Flap 1 (1d1), flap 2 (1d2), and flap 2 (1d2) are connected to the frame (1a) via telescopic movable rod 1 (9), movable rod 2 (10), and movable rod 3 (11), respectively. The edges of flap 1 (1d1), flap 2 (1d2), and flap 3 (1d3) abut against the frame (1a). The opposite ends of flap 1 (1d1) and flap 2 (1d2) can be flipped in opposite directions. The rear end of flap 3 (1d3) can be flipped forward.

8. A box tent according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The plug-in part (4a) includes two long rod-shaped supports, which are spaced apart in the left-right direction.

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