A type of electric vehicle canopy with a foldable front windshield

Abstract

This utility model discloses a foldable front windshield for electric vehicles, comprising mounting feet, a transparent baffle, and a front windshield bracket. The transparent baffle is divided into upper and lower sections, which are respectively mounted on the upper and lower front windshield brackets by means of sewing hinges or overlaps; the upper and lower front windshield brackets are connected by a foldable connecting mechanism. The foldable connecting mechanism is any one of the following: (a) hinged type: the upper and lower front windshield brackets are connected by a hinge fulcrum inside a hollow tube, and a hook locking device is provided; (b) sleeve type: the upper and lower front windshield brackets are fixed by a sliding positioning sleeve; (c) plug-in type: the lower end of the upper front windshield bracket with a reduced tube diameter is plugged into the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket, and a locking device is provided. This utility model is convenient to fold, has good waterproof performance, and a stable structure, achieving the folding function through multiple connection structures.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of electric vehicle rain canopy technology, specifically relating to a retractable front windshield for an electric vehicle rain canopy. Background Technology

[0002] Existing electric vehicle rain canopies typically use a fixed front windshield structure. While these provide shelter from wind and rain, they cannot be folded when not in use, such as on sunny days or for storage, taking up considerable space and affecting the parking and carrying of the electric vehicle. Some foldable rain canopies have complex front windshield structures, making folding and storage inconvenient and offering poor waterproofing. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a front windshield structure for electric vehicle rain canopies that is simple in structure, easy to fold, and has good waterproof performance. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a retractable front windshield for electric vehicles, which enables quick folding and unfolding of the windshield, improving ease of use while maintaining good waterproof performance.

[0004] To achieve this objective, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: A retractable front windshield for an electric vehicle includes mounting feet, a transparent panel, and a front windshield bracket. The transparent panel is divided into upper and lower sections, which are respectively mounted on the upper and lower sections of the front windshield bracket. The mounting feet are located on the lower section of the front windshield bracket. The upper and lower sections of the front windshield bracket are connected by a retractable connecting mechanism. The retractable connecting mechanism is any one of the following: (a) Hinged structure: The lower end of the upper front windshield bracket is hinged to the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket through a hinge fulcrum set in the hollow tube of the front windshield bracket. A locking and fixing device consisting of openable and closable hooks is provided at the hinge. (b) Sleeve-type structure: The lower end of the upper section of the front windshield bracket is hinged to the upper end of the lower section of the front windshield bracket through a hinge fulcrum set in the hollow tube of the front windshield bracket, and is equipped with a positioning sleeve that can slide up and down; (c) Plug-in structure: The lower end of the upper front windshield bracket has a reduced pipe diameter and is plugged into the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket in a sleeve connection manner, and a locking and fixing device is provided at the sleeve connection.

[0005] Furthermore, in the articulated structure, the two ends of the articulation point are movably connected to the upper and lower sections of the front bumper bracket by means of a transverse pin, rivet, or bolt; the locking and fixing device includes a connecting rod located at the upper end of the articulation point and an openable hook located at the lower end.

[0006] Furthermore, in the sleeve-type structure, when the positioning sleeve slides upward, it allows the upper front windshield bracket to flip forward; when the upper and lower front windshield brackets are unfolded into a straight line, the positioning sleeve slides downward to fit and clamp the lower end of the upper front windshield bracket and the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket.

[0007] Furthermore, the lower edge of the upper transparent baffle and the upper edge of the lower transparent baffle are hinged by sewing.

[0008] Furthermore, in the plug-in structure, the locking and fixing device includes a resilient push-button switch or hanging ring located at the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket, and a notch or hanging point located at the lower end of the upper front windshield bracket that cooperates with the resilient push-button switch or hanging ring.

[0009] Furthermore, in the plug-in structure, the upper transparent baffle and the lower transparent baffle are installed by overlapping.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. Convenient folding: This utility model achieves quick folding and unfolding of the windshield through a hinged, sleeve, or plug-in structure, improving ease of use.

[0011] 2. Excellent waterproof performance: The transparent baffle uses overlapping or sewn hinges to ensure good waterproof performance when folded and unfolded.

[0012] 3. Structural stability: Locking and fixing devices (such as hooks, positioning sleeves, etc.) ensure the stability of the front windshield bracket in the unfolded state and prevent shaking during driving.

[0013] 4. High adaptability: It offers a variety of folding options, allowing users to choose the appropriate structural form according to different usage requirements. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a side view of the folded state of Embodiment 1 (hinged hook structure) of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged side view of the unfolded state of Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the hinged fulcrum of this utility model in its unfolded state. Figure 4 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the folding point of the hinge fulcrum of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the folded state of Embodiment 2 (hinged sleeve structure) of this utility model; Figure 6 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the locking and fixing device in the unfolded state of Embodiment 2 of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded state of Embodiment 3 (plug-in structure button locking) of this utility model; Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged structural diagram at point A; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the folded state of Embodiment 3 of this utility model; Figure 10 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the locking state of the hanging ring in Embodiment 4 of this utility model; Figure 11 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of embodiment 4 of the present invention, showing the hanging ring detaching from the first hanging point; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the folded state of Embodiment 4 of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0015] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0016] Example 1 (Hinged Hook-on Structure) like Figure 1 As shown in Figure 4, an electric vehicle canopy with a foldable front windshield includes mounting feet (112), a transparent baffle, and a front windshield bracket. Both the front windshield bracket and the transparent baffle are divided into upper and lower sections. The upper transparent baffle (106) and the lower transparent baffle (107) are respectively fixedly mounted on the upper front windshield bracket (101) and the lower front windshield bracket (102). The upper front windshield bracket (101) and the lower front windshield bracket (102) are connected by a hinge fulcrum (103) located inside a hollow tube at their connection point. The hinge fulcrum (103) has screw holes (108) penetrating the tube wall at both ends and is connected by bolts (or by riveting). The upper front windshield bracket (101) can be flipped forward and folded around the hinge fulcrum (103). A positioning head (109) is provided at the lower end of the upper front windshield bracket (101) and the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket (102), and the opposite ends of the positioning head (109) are provided with matching positioning holes (110).

[0017] The lower front windshield bracket (102) is fixedly mounted on the bracket or rearview mirror mount screw of the electric vehicle head by mounting feet (112). The front end of the mounting feet (112) is fixed on the lower front windshield bracket (102) by locking the movable clamp (113) with fastening screws. A mounting hole (114) is provided at its tail end. The rearview mirror mount screw of the electric vehicle passes through the mounting hole (114) and is tightened to fix the mounting feet (112) on the electric vehicle. Alternatively, a connector (115) is provided at the tail end of the mounting feet (112) for easy and quick removal of the mounting feet (112) by hand. The tail end of the mounting feet (112) is locked or loosened by screws (116) so that the mounting feet (112) and the connector (115) can be quickly connected or disconnected, thereby realizing quick installation or removal of the mounting feet (112). The tail end of the connector (115) is provided with a mounting hole (114) for fixing to the rearview mirror mount screw of the electric vehicle.

[0018] The locking and fixing device includes an operating handle (104) located at the lower end of the upper front windshield bracket (101) and a hook (105) located at the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket (102). The middle section of the operating handle (104) is hinged to the first end of the connecting rod (1041) via a pin, and the second end of the connecting rod (1041) is provided with a hanging hole. When the front windshield bracket is fully extended and in the locked state, the hook (105) is engaged in the hanging hole at the second end of the connecting rod (1041), and at the same time, the positioning head (109) falls into the corresponding positioning hole (110), so that the front windshield bracket remains vertical and stable. When the operating handle (104) is pressed down, the connecting rod (1041) moves downward, causing the hook (105) to disengage from the hanging hole of the connecting rod (1041). At this time, the upper front windshield bracket (101) can be flipped forward, so that the positioning head (109) disengages from the positioning hole (110), and the front windshield can be folded.

[0019] The lower edge of the upper transparent baffle (106) and the upper edge of the lower transparent baffle (107) are stitched together by a flexible waterproof connecting strip (111). This structure allows the two transparent baffles (106, 107) to bend relative to each other with the front support and maintains the waterproofness of the connection when folded.

[0020] Example 2 (Sleeve-type structure) like Figure 3 As shown in Figure 6, this embodiment improves the locking and fixing device based on the structure of embodiment 1. Except for the locking and fixing device described below, other structural features of this embodiment (such as the front windshield bracket being divided into upper and lower sections, the hinge fulcrum setting, the positioning head / hole, the installation and hinge of the transparent baffle, the setting of the mounting feet, etc.) are the same as those of embodiment 1.

[0021] The locking and fixing device includes a positioning sleeve (201) movably sleeved on the outside of the connection between the upper front bumper bracket (101) and the lower front bumper bracket (102), an operating handle two (202) located on the upper end of the positioning sleeve (201), a U-shaped support rod (203), and a positioning bolt (204). The middle section of the operating handle two (202) is provided with a hinge hole to hinge the top of the U-shaped support rod (203). The positioning bolt (204) is a pin or connecting lug fixedly welded or riveted to the outside of the tube wall of the positioning sleeve (201). The bottom crossbar of the U-shaped support rod (203) is fixedly connected to or movably hinged to the positioning bolt (204).

[0022] When the front deflector bracket is fully extended and locked, pressing down the second operating handle (202) causes the positioning sleeve (201) to slide down, so that it completely fits and tightens the lower end of the upper front deflector bracket (101) and the upper end of the lower front deflector bracket (102). At the same time, the positioning head (109) falls into the positioning hole (110), preventing the front deflector bracket from bending and keeping it in a vertical and stable state. When folding is required, lifting the second operating handle (202) causes the positioning sleeve (201) to slide upward until the lower end of the positioning sleeve (201) is completely removed from the upper end of the lower front deflector bracket (102). At this time, the positioning head (109) can disengage from the positioning hole (110), and the upper front deflector bracket (101) can then be folded by flipping forward around the hinge point (103).

[0023] Example 3 (Plug-in type button locking) like Figure 7 As shown in Figure 9, this embodiment provides another retractable windshield structure, whose main structure is similar to that of Embodiment 1 (including mounting feet, upper / lower transparent baffles (106, 107) and windshield brackets (101, 102)). The main difference is: The hinge fulcrum (103), positioning head (109), and positioning hole (110) in Embodiment 1 have been removed.

[0024] The upper front windshield bracket (101) and the lower front windshield bracket (102) are connected by a pluggable sleeve: the lower end of the upper front windshield bracket (101) has a reduced tube diameter and can be inserted into the sleeve at the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket (102), and is locked in both unfolded and folded states by the following locking and fixing device.

[0025] The locking and fixing device adopts a pin locking structure based on a flexible push-button switch, which includes: An unfolding positioning foot (301) is provided at the lower end of the upper front windshield bracket (101), and the unfolding positioning foot (301) is provided with a first notch (302). A folding positioning hook (303) is provided at the upper end of the upper front windshield bracket (101). The folding positioning hook (303) is inverted U-shaped, with one side of its connecting part fixed inside the upper end of the tube of the upper front windshield bracket (101), and the other side of its free end is provided with a second notch (304). A perforation (305) is provided on the upper end of the tube wall of the lower front windshield bracket (102). A resilient push button switch (306) is located on the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket (102) and below the perforation (305). The head of the resilient push button switch (306) is provided with a pin (307) that can be inserted into the perforation (305), and the tail is connected to the operating handle three (308).

[0026] Unlocking process: When the upper front windshield bracket (101) is inserted into the sleeve at the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket (102), the pin (307) is squeezed by the outer wall of the unfolding positioning foot (301) and moves outward to make room. When the upper front windshield bracket (101) moves down to the position where the pin (307) is aligned with the first notch (302) on the unfolding positioning foot (301), under the elastic force of the elastic button switch (306), the pin (307) springs back inward and gets stuck in the first notch (302), thereby hooking the upper front windshield bracket (101) so that it can no longer move up and down, thus stabilizing the unfolded use state of the front windshield bracket.

[0027] Folding and collapsing process: 1. Press the handle three (308) of the elastic button switch (306) to overcome the elastic force and drive the head pin (307) to move outward, so that it is disengaged from the first notch (302) on the unfolding positioning foot (301).

[0028] 2. Lift the upper front windshield bracket (101) upwards until the unfolded positioning foot (301) is completely disengaged from the sleeve at the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket (102).

[0029] 3. Move the upper front windshield bracket (101) towards the front of the electric vehicle and downward so that it fits against the front side of the lower front windshield bracket (102) for storage.

[0030] 4. Adjust the position of the upper front windshield bracket (101) and hook the folding positioning hook (303) on it into the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket (102). During this process, the arm of the folding positioning hook (303) will squeeze the pin (307) of the elastic button switch (306) to make it move outward. When the pin (307) is aligned with and falls into the second notch (304) at the free end of the folding positioning hook (303), it will automatically spring back inward and lock into the second notch (304) under the action of elasticity, thereby fixing the folded state of the front windshield bracket.

[0031] In this embodiment, the lower edge of the upper transparent baffle (106) and the upper edge of the lower transparent baffle (107) are installed by overlapping. This structure facilitates the folding and retraction of the front windshield bracket and utilizes the overlapping area to achieve waterproofing.

[0032] Example 4 (Plug-in structure with locking ring) like Figure 10 As shown in Figure 12, this embodiment improves the locking and fixing device based on the structure of embodiment 3. Except for the locking and fixing device described below, other structural features of this embodiment (such as mounting feet, upper and lower sections of the front windshield bracket being connected by insertion, overlapping installation of transparent baffles, inverted U-shaped folding positioning hooks, etc.) are the same as those of embodiment 3.

[0033] In this embodiment, the folding positioning hook (303) does not have a second notch, but has a raised second hanging point (404).

[0034] The locking and fixing device includes a hanging ring (401) fixedly disposed on the upper part of the lower front windshield bracket (102). The main body of the hanging ring (401) extends upward and wraps around the lower outer wall of the upper front windshield bracket (101) in a C-shape. A recessed slot (402) is provided on the extended arm of the hanging ring (401). A raised first hanging point (403) is fixedly disposed on the outer wall of the lower part of the upper front windshield bracket (101) corresponding to the slot (402). A folding positioning hook (303) is fixed inside the upper end of the tube of the upper front windshield bracket (101), and a second hanging point (404) that cooperates with the slot (402) is provided on one side of its free end.

[0035] When the front gear bracket is fully extended and locked, the C-shaped arm of the hanging ring (401) clamps the upper section of the front gear bracket (101), and at the same time, the first hanging point (403) is engaged in the slot (402) on the hanging ring (401), so that the front gear bracket cannot be bent and remains vertically stable. When folding is required, use your hand to pull the hanging ring (401) outward (away from the front windshield bracket) to make it elastically deform and move outward. At the same time, the slot (402) disengages from the first hanging point (403). At this time, lift the upper front windshield bracket (101) upward and place it against the front side of the lower front windshield bracket (102) for storage. Adjust the position of the upper front windshield bracket (101) so that the folding positioning hook (303) is hooked into the upper end of the tube of the lower front windshield bracket (102). Then pull the hanging ring (401) inward so that the second hanging point (404) of the free end of the folding positioning hook (303) is engaged in the slot (402) of the hanging ring (401). At the same time, the C-shaped arm of the hanging ring (401) tightens the folding positioning hook (303), thereby fixing the folded state of the front windshield bracket.

Claims

1. A retractable front windshield for an electric vehicle, comprising mounting feet, a transparent baffle, and a front windshield bracket, characterized in that: The transparent baffle is divided into upper and lower sections, which are respectively installed on the upper and lower front windshield brackets. Mounting feet are located on the lower front windshield bracket. The upper and lower front windshield brackets are connected by a retractable connecting mechanism; the retractable connecting mechanism is any one of the following: (a) Hinged structure: The lower end of the upper front windshield bracket is hinged to the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket through a hinge fulcrum set in the hollow tube of the front windshield bracket. A locking and fixing device consisting of openable and closable hooks is provided at the hinge. (b) Sleeve-type structure: The lower end of the upper section of the front windshield bracket is hinged to the upper end of the lower section of the front windshield bracket through a hinge fulcrum set in the hollow tube of the front windshield bracket, and is equipped with a positioning sleeve that can slide up and down; (c) Plug-in structure: The lower end of the upper front windshield bracket has a reduced pipe diameter and is plugged into the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket in a sleeve connection manner, and a locking and fixing device is provided at the sleeve connection.

2. The retractable front windshield of the electric vehicle canopy according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the hinged structure, the two ends of the hinge fulcrum are movably connected to the upper and lower sections of the front bumper bracket by means of a transverse pin, rivet or bolt; the locking and fixing device includes a connecting rod at the upper end of the hinge and an openable hook at the lower end.

3. The retractable front windshield of the electric vehicle canopy according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the sleeve-type structure, when the positioning sleeve slides upward, it allows the upper front windshield bracket to flip forward; when the upper and lower front windshield brackets are unfolded into a straight line, the positioning sleeve slides downward to fit and clamp the lower end of the upper front windshield bracket and the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket.

4. The retractable front windshield of the electric vehicle canopy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower edge of the upper transparent baffle and the upper edge of the lower transparent baffle are hinged by sewing.

5. The retractable front windshield of the electric vehicle canopy according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the plug-in structure, the locking and fixing device includes a flexible push button switch or hanging ring located at the upper end of the lower front windshield bracket, and a notch or hanging point located at the lower end of the upper front windshield bracket that cooperates with the flexible push button switch or hanging ring.

6. The retractable front windshield of the electric vehicle canopy according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper transparent baffle and the lower transparent baffle are installed by overlapping.

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