Electric strut assemblies, rooftop tents and vehicles

Abstract

This utility model discloses an electric strut assembly, a rooftop tent, and a vehicle. The electric strut assembly includes an electric strut and a decorative cover. The electric strut is positioned and fitted with the decorative cover via a positioning member. The decorative cover has a first mounting hole, and the electric strut has a second mounting hole. The decorative cover is connected to the electric strut via a first fastener passing through the first and second mounting holes. The electric strut assembly provided by this utility model has the advantages of easy assembly and disassembly, and is not easily damaged during disassembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle technology, specifically to an electric strut assembly, a rooftop tent, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] To enhance the user's self-driving camping experience, some vehicles are equipped with rooftop tents. These tents are unfolded for users to rest in, and folded away when not in use to avoid obstructing vehicle movement. In related technologies, rooftop tents typically use electric support poles for unfolding and folding. These poles are often covered with decorative covers to improve aesthetics and extend their lifespan. The covers are removed when the poles need to be used, but these covers are inconvenient to install and remove, and are easily damaged during disassembly. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0004] Therefore, embodiments of this utility model propose an electric strut assembly, which has the advantages of easy assembly and disassembly of the decorative cover and is not easily damaged during disassembly.

[0005] Embodiments of this utility model also propose a rooftop tent and a vehicle.

[0006] The electric support rod assembly of this utility model embodiment includes an electric support rod and a decorative cover. The electric support rod is positioned and engaged with the decorative cover by a positioning member. The decorative cover is provided with a first mounting hole, and the electric support rod is provided with a second mounting hole. The decorative cover is connected to the electric support rod by a first fastener passing through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole.

[0007] According to the electric support rod assembly of this utility model embodiment, the decorative cover is first positioned and engaged with the electric support rod via a positioning member. Then, a first fastener passes through the first and second mounting holes, thus connecting the decorative cover to the electric support rod. The positioning and engagement of the decorative cover and the electric support rod facilitates quick alignment of the first and second mounting holes, thereby facilitating the insertion of the first fastener into the first and second mounting holes, making the installation of the decorative cover on the electric support rod convenient. Furthermore, the decorative cover can be quickly disassembled simply by removing the first fastener from the first and second mounting holes and then releasing the pin from the guide hole, and the decorative cover is not easily damaged during disassembly.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first fastener includes a first bolt, and the second mounting hole is a threaded hole, wherein the first bolt passes through the first mounting hole and is threadedly engaged with the second mounting hole.

[0009] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the decorative cover is provided with a first countersunk hole communicating with the first mounting hole, and the head of the first bolt is located in the first countersunk hole.

[0010] In some embodiments, the decorative cover is further provided with a third mounting hole, and the electric support rod is further provided with a fourth mounting hole. The axial direction of the third mounting hole intersects with the axial direction of the first mounting hole. The decorative cover is connected to the electric support rod by a second fastener passing through the third mounting hole and the fourth mounting hole.

[0011] In some embodiments, the second fastener includes a second bolt, the fourth mounting hole is a threaded hole, and the second bolt passes through the third mounting hole and is threaded into the fourth mounting hole.

[0012] In some embodiments, the third mounting hole is an oblong hole, and the length direction of the third mounting hole is consistent with the axial direction of the first mounting hole.

[0013] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the decorative cover is provided with a second countersunk hole that communicates with the third mounting hole, and the head of the second bolt is located in the second countersunk hole.

[0014] In some embodiments, the positioning element includes a pin connected to one of the electric strut and the decorative cover, the other of the electric strut and the decorative cover having a guide hole, and the pin being inserted into the guide hole.

[0015] In some embodiments, the pin is disposed on the decorative cover, and the guide hole is disposed on either side of the electric support rod along the width direction of the electric support rod.

[0016] In some embodiments, the outer contour of the cross-section of the guide hole matches the outer contour of the cross-section of the pin, and the outer contour of the cross-section of the guide hole is triangular, quadrilateral, or elliptical.

[0017] The rooftop tent according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an electric strut assembly as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0018] The technical advantages of the rooftop tent according to this utility model embodiment are the same as those of the electric strut assembly in the above embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0019] The vehicle according to the present invention includes a roof tent as described in the above embodiments.

[0020] The technical advantages of the vehicle according to this utility model embodiment are the same as those of the roof tent in the above embodiment, and will not be repeated here. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the decorative cover in the electric strut assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the electric strut in the electric strut assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the electric strut assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 This is another exploded view of the electric strut assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an electric strut assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 6 This is another schematic diagram of the electric strut assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 1. Electric strut; 11. Guide hole; 12. Second mounting hole; 13. Fourth mounting hole; 2. Decorative cover; 21. Pin; 22. First mounting hole; 23. Third mounting hole; 24. First countersunk hole; 25. Second countersunk hole; 3. First bolt; 4. Second bolt. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0030] The following is combined with Figures 1-6 This invention describes an electric strut assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] The electric support rod assembly of this utility model includes an electric support rod 1 and a decorative cover 2. The electric support rod 1 is positioned and engaged with the decorative cover 2 through a positioning member. The decorative cover 2 is provided with a first mounting hole 22, and the electric support rod 1 is provided with a second mounting hole 12. The decorative cover 2 is connected to the electric support rod 1 through a first fastener passing through the first mounting hole 22 and the second mounting hole 12.

[0032] According to the electric support rod assembly of this utility model embodiment, the decorative cover 2 is first positioned and engaged with the electric support rod 1 by a positioning member. Then, the first fastener passes through the first mounting hole 22 and the second mounting hole 12, thereby connecting the decorative cover 2 and the electric support rod 1. The positioning and engagement of the decorative cover 2 and the electric support rod 1 facilitates the quick alignment of the first mounting hole 22 and the second mounting hole 12, thus facilitating the insertion of the first fastener into the first mounting hole 22 and the second mounting hole 12. This makes the installation of the decorative cover 2 on the electric support rod 1 convenient. Moreover, the decorative cover 2 can be quickly disassembled simply by removing the first fastener from the first mounting hole 22 and the second mounting hole 12, and then by removing the pin 21 from the guide hole 11. Furthermore, the decorative cover 2 is not easily damaged during disassembly.

[0033] In some embodiments, the first fastener includes a first bolt 3, and the second mounting hole 12 is a threaded hole, wherein the first bolt 3 passes through the first mounting hole 22 and is threadedly engaged with the second mounting hole 12.

[0034] The decorative cover 2 and the electric support rod 1 are connected by the first bolt 3. The connection between the decorative cover 2 and the electric support rod 1 is strong and easy to disassemble and assemble.

[0035] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the axial direction of the second mounting hole 12 is consistent with the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and there is one first bolt 3, which is connected to the rear end of the electric strut 1.

[0036] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the decorative cover 2 is provided with a first countersunk hole 24 communicating with the first mounting hole 22, and the head of the first bolt 3 is located in the first countersunk hole 24.

[0037] By hiding the head of the first bolt 3 inside the first countersunk hole 24, the aesthetic appearance of the electric strut assembly is improved, and the head of the first bolt 3 is effectively prevented from being interfered with by the external environment, which could cause the first bolt 3 to loosen or even fall off. The connection between the decorative cover 2 and the electric strut 1 is highly reliable.

[0038] For example, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the first mounting hole 22 is a round hole, the first countersunk hole 24 is a tapered hole coaxial with the first mounting hole 22, and the first bolt 3 is an internal hex bolt. The decorative cover 2 forms the first countersunk hole 24 by recessing at the first mounting hole 22, eliminating the need for thickening at this location and effectively reducing the weight and cost of the decorative cover 2.

[0039] In some embodiments, the decorative cover 2 is further provided with a third mounting hole 23, and the electric support rod 1 is further provided with a fourth mounting hole 13. The axial direction of the third mounting hole 23 intersects with the axial direction of the first mounting hole 22. The decorative cover 2 is connected to the electric support rod 1 by a second fastener passing through the third mounting hole 23 and the fourth mounting hole 13.

[0040] The decorative cover 2 and the electric support rod 1 are connected by a second fastener and a first fastener, further improving the connection strength between them. Furthermore, by setting the axial direction of the third mounting hole 23 to intersect with the axial direction of the first mounting hole 22, the assembly gap between the first fastener and the first mounting hole 22 is effectively eliminated, resulting in a tighter installation of the decorative cover 2 on the electric support rod 1 and making it less prone to wobbling relative to the electric support rod 1.

[0041] For example, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the axial direction of the third mounting hole 23 is aligned with the extension direction of the guide hole 11, that is, orthogonal to the axial direction of the first mounting hole 22. There is one third mounting hole 23, which is located on the top plate of the decorative cover 2. After the third mounting hole 23 is aligned with the fourth mounting hole 13, the second fastener is moved from top to bottom, thus enabling insertion into both the third and fourth mounting holes 23. Furthermore, the clearance between the first bolt 3 and the hole wall of the first mounting hole 22 is limited to less than 0.2 mm.

[0042] In some embodiments, the second fastener includes a second bolt 4, and the fourth mounting hole 13 is a threaded hole, wherein the second bolt 4 passes through the third mounting hole 23 and is threadedly engaged with the fourth mounting hole 13.

[0043] The decorative cover 2 is connected to the electric support rod 1 by the second bolt 4 and the first bolt 3. The connection between the decorative cover 2 and the electric support rod 1 is strong and easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0044] For example, the first bolt 3 and the second bolt 4 are both standard parts of the same size and model, such as M4 bolts, with a tightening torque of 2.5±0.5Nm. They are easy to disassemble and assemble and can be interchanged.

[0045] In some embodiments, the third mounting hole 23 is an oblong hole, and the length direction of the third mounting hole 23 is consistent with the axial direction of the first mounting hole 22.

[0046] Therefore, after the pin 21 is inserted into the guide hole 11 and the first bolt 3 passes through the first mounting hole 22 and is threaded into the second mounting hole 12, the third mounting hole 23 is more easily aligned with the fourth mounting hole 13, which makes it easier for the second bolt 4 to pass through the third mounting hole 23 and be threaded into the fourth mounting hole 13. This effectively eliminates the tolerances that exist during final assembly or maintenance, and makes it less likely to damage the decorative cover 2 when disassembling or assembling it.

[0047] For example, the third mounting hole 23 is an elongated oval hole of 4.4mm*7mm. After the second bolt 4 passes through the third mounting hole 23 and is threaded into the fourth mounting hole 13, the decorative cover 2 is allowed to move within ±1.5mm in the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0048] In some embodiments, the outer surface of the decorative cover 2 is provided with a second countersunk hole 25 that communicates with the third mounting hole 23, and the head of the second bolt 4 is located in the second countersunk hole 25.

[0049] By concealing the head of the second bolt 4 within the second countersunk hole 25, the aesthetic appearance of the electric strut assembly is improved, and the head of the second bolt 4 is effectively prevented from being loosened or even detached due to interference from the external environment. The connection between the decorative cover 2 and the electric strut 1 is highly reliable.

[0050] For example, such as Figure 6 As shown, the second countersunk hole 25 is an oblong hole, and the second bolt 4 is an internal hex bolt. The decorative cover 2 forms the second countersunk hole 25 by recessing at the third mounting hole 23, eliminating the need for thickening at this location and effectively reducing the weight and cost of the decorative cover 2.

[0051] In some embodiments, the positioning element includes a pin 21 connected to one of the electric support rod 1 and the decorative cover 2, and the other of the electric support rod 1 and the decorative cover 2 is provided with a guide hole 11, in which the pin 21 is inserted. This makes the disassembly and pre-positioning of the electric support rod 1 and the decorative cover 2 convenient and quick.

[0052] For example, such as Figure 3 As shown, the extension direction of the guide hole 11 is consistent with the vertical direction of the vehicle. The decorative cover 2 moves from top to bottom to achieve the engagement of the pin 21 with the guide hole 11. The pin 21 and the guide hole 11 are fitted with a clearance. To facilitate the insertion of the pin 21, the free end of the pin 21 is provided with a guide bevel.

[0053] In some embodiments, the pin 21 is provided on the decorative cover 2, and the guide hole 11 is provided on either side of the electric support rod 1 along the width direction of the electric support rod 1.

[0054] That is, guide holes 11 are only set on one side of the electric support rod 1. There are two electric support rods 1 installed symmetrically on the vehicle base, which effectively avoids the two decorative covers 2 being installed on the two electric support rods 1 by mistake. Thus, the decorative cover 2 is guaranteed to provide decoration and protection for the electric support rod 1, and the two decorative covers 2 are mirror symmetrical after installation, resulting in a high aesthetic appearance.

[0055] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the width of the electric strut 1 is consistent with the left and right direction of the vehicle. The decorative cover 2 is open on one side in the left and right direction and closed on the other side by a side panel. The pin 21 is located on the side of the side panel facing the electric strut 1.

[0056] In some embodiments, the outer contour of the cross-section of the guide hole 11 matches the outer contour of the cross-section of the pin 21, and the outer contour of the cross-section of the guide hole 11 is triangular, quadrilateral or elliptical.

[0057] Therefore, after the pin 21 is engaged in the guide hole 11, it effectively ensures that the decorative cover 2 and the electric support rod 1 are relatively fixed in any direction other than the extension direction of the guide hole 11. The limiting effect of the decorative cover 2 relative to the electric support rod 1 is better, the first mounting hole 22 is easier to align with the second mounting hole 12, and the installation efficiency of the decorative cover 2 on the electric support rod 1 is higher.

[0058] For example, such as Figures 1-3 As shown, the inner side of the decorative cover 2 is provided with an L-shaped bracket, in which the arm away from the decorative cover 2 forms a pin 21. A U-shaped frame is connected to the side of the electric support rod 1, and the U-shaped frame and the electric support rod 1 surround to form a guide hole 11, the outer contour of the cross-section of the guide hole 11 being rectangular.

[0059] The rooftop tent according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an electric strut assembly as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0060] The technical advantages of the rooftop tent according to this utility model embodiment are the same as those of the electric strut assembly in the above embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0061] The vehicle according to the present invention includes a roof tent as described in the above embodiments.

[0062] The technical advantages of the vehicle according to this utility model embodiment are the same as those of the roof tent in the above embodiment, and will not be repeated here.

[0063] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0064] 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.

[0065] 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.

[0066] 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.

[0067] In this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0068] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electric strut assembly, characterized in that, include: An electric support rod (1) and a decorative cover (2) are provided. The electric support rod (1) is positioned and engaged with the decorative cover (2) by a positioning member. The decorative cover (2) is provided with a first mounting hole (22), and the electric support rod (1) is provided with a second mounting hole (12). The decorative cover (2) is connected to the electric support rod (1) by a first fastener passing through the first mounting hole (22) and the second mounting hole (12).

2. The electric strut assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first fastener includes a first bolt (3), and the second mounting hole (12) is a threaded hole. The first bolt (3) passes through the first mounting hole (22) and is threadedly engaged with the second mounting hole (12).

3. The electric strut assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer surface of the decorative cover (2) is provided with a first countersunk hole (24) that communicates with the first assembly hole (22), and the head of the first bolt (3) is located in the first countersunk hole (24).

4. The electric strut assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The decorative cover (2) is also provided with a third mounting hole (23), and the electric support rod (1) is also provided with a fourth mounting hole (13). The axial direction of the third mounting hole (23) intersects with the axial direction of the first mounting hole (22). The decorative cover (2) is connected to the electric support rod (1) by a second fastener passing through the third mounting hole (23) and the fourth mounting hole (13).

5. The electric strut assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second fastener includes a second bolt (4), the fourth mounting hole (13) is a threaded hole, the second bolt (4) passes through the third mounting hole (23) and is threadedly engaged with the fourth mounting hole (13).

6. The electric strut assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The third assembly hole (23) is an oblong hole, and the length direction of the third assembly hole (23) is consistent with the axial direction of the first assembly hole (22).

7. The electric strut assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer surface of the decorative cover (2) is provided with a second countersunk hole (25) that communicates with the third assembly hole (23), and the head of the second bolt (4) is located in the second countersunk hole (25).

8. The electric strut assembly according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The positioning element includes a pin (21) connected to one of the electric support rod (1) and the decorative cover (2), the other of the electric support rod (1) and the decorative cover (2) having a guide hole (11), and the pin (21) being inserted into the guide hole (11).

9. The electric strut assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The pin (21) is provided on the decorative cover (2), and the guide hole (11) is provided on either side of the electric support rod (1) along the width direction of the electric support rod (1).

10. The electric strut assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The cross-sectional outer contour of the guide hole (11) matches the cross-sectional outer contour of the pin (21), and the cross-sectional outer contour of the guide hole (11) is triangular, quadrilateral or elliptical.

11. A rooftop tent, characterized in that, Includes the electric strut assembly according to any one of claims 1-10.

12. A vehicle, characterized in that, Including the rooftop tent according to claim 11.

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