Spare tire mounting structure and vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of vehicle bodies, and provides a spare tire mounting structure and a vehicle. The spare tire mounting structure comprises a mounting frame arranged in a vehicle compartment, a mounting seat hingedly connected to one end of the mounting frame, and a locking portion arranged between the mounting seat and the mounting frame. The mounting seat is provided with a mounting portion for mounting a spare tire, and the locking portion can lock the mounting seat in the vehicle compartment. The locking portion is operated to unlock the mounting seat, and the unlocked mounting seat can rotate by a preset angle relative to the mounting frame. The spare tire mounting structure disclosed by the application can change the orientation of the spare tire by rotating the mounting seat, so that the spare tire is in a first state of being horizontally arranged, the vehicle compartment space is saved, the spare tire is in a second state of being vertically arranged, the spare tire is convenient to disassemble and slide into and out of the vehicle compartment, and the convenience of using the spare tire is improved. Meanwhile, the locking portion can keep the spare tire in the first state, so as to ensure driving safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle body technology, and in particular to a spare tire mounting structure and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] As an emergency component of a vehicle, the location of the spare tire directly affects the utilization of the cargo space, and the ease of installation and removal significantly impacts its usability. Currently, spare tires are typically suspended under the chassis at the rear of the vehicle frame or located in other parts of the cargo compartment. However, existing spare tire placement methods often suffer from inconvenient installation and removal, resulting in limited usability. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of this, this application aims to provide a spare tire mounting structure to facilitate the installation and removal of the spare tire.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of this application is implemented as follows: A spare tire mounting structure includes a mounting frame disposed in a vehicle compartment, a mounting seat hinged at one end to the mounting frame, and a locking part disposed between the mounting seat and the mounting frame; The mounting base is provided with a mounting part for mounting a spare tire, and the locking part can lock the mounting base in the compartment and put the spare tire in a first state of being placed horizontally in the compartment. When the locking part is operated, the mounting seat can be unlocked. After unlocking, the mounting seat can rotate relative to the mounting bracket by a preset angle, and the spare tire is placed in a second state longitudinally in the carriage.

[0005] Furthermore, the mounting base includes a base body with an internal cavity and a frame disposed on the side of the base body away from the mounting bracket; the frame is box-shaped with one end open, and the open end of the frame is connected to the base body, and the mounting part includes a mounting hole disposed on the frame.

[0006] Furthermore, the mounting bracket is installed at the front end of the carriage, with its left and right ends protruding rearward and connected to the side panels of the corresponding sides of the carriage; the locking part includes a lock body disposed in the cavity and a latch disposed on the mounting bracket.

[0007] Furthermore, the mounting bracket includes a first crossbeam and a second crossbeam spaced apart along the vertical direction of the vehicle, a plurality of longitudinal beams connecting the first crossbeam and the second crossbeam, and a connecting beam disposed on the second crossbeam; the first crossbeam is connected to the front panel of the vehicle body, and a rearwardly protruding connecting plate is provided at both ends of the first crossbeam, the connecting plate is connected to the side panel, the mounting seat is hinged to one of the longitudinal beams, and the connecting beam is connected to the bottom plate of the vehicle body.

[0008] Furthermore, the mounting base is provided with multiple limiting members, which can abut against the hub of the spare tire to limit the axial displacement of the spare tire.

[0009] Furthermore, the mounting bracket is provided with a trigger part, which is connected to the control part of the locking part; when the trigger part is triggered, it can trigger the control part and unlock the locking part.

[0010] Furthermore, a limiting part is provided between the mounting bracket and the mounting base, and the limiting part and the locking part are located at the same end of the mounting bracket; the limiting part is used to restrict the mounting base from moving downward.

[0011] Furthermore, the limiting part includes a limiting block disposed on the mounting base and a limiting seat disposed on the mounting frame; the limiting block is made of elastic material and forms a limiting groove, the limiting seat is provided with a limiting protrusion inserted into the limiting groove, and an elastic body is embedded in the limiting protrusion.

[0012] Furthermore, an assisting element is provided between the mounting bracket and the mounting base; the assisting element is adapted to apply rotational assistance to the mounting bracket when the spare tire switches from the first state to the second state.

[0013] Compared with related technologies, this application has the following advantages: (1) The spare tire mounting structure described in this application, by providing a mounting seat hinged to the mounting bracket, allows the orientation of the spare tire to be changed by rotating the mounting seat. In the first state of horizontal placement, the spare tire can be placed in a space-saving position in the vehicle compartment. In the second state of vertical placement, the spare tire can be easily installed, removed, and slid into and out of the vehicle compartment, thereby improving the convenience of using the spare tire. At the same time, the locking part can lock the mounting seat, keeping the spare tire in the first state and preventing the mounting seat and spare tire from shaking due to vehicle movement, thus ensuring driving safety.

[0014] (2) By setting a seat body with an internal cavity, the overall weight of the mounting base can be reduced while ensuring the structural strength of the seat body, making it easier to drive the mounting base to rotate, and providing sufficient installation space for the locking part. At the same time, a box-shaped frame is set and the open end of the frame is connected to the seat body to form a stable box structure, which provides a stable installation base for the spare tire. Furthermore, the hollow interior of the frame further reduces the overall weight of the mounting base.

[0015] (3) By mounting the rack at the front of the vehicle body, the spare tire can be positioned close to the vehicle's center of gravity, which helps maintain the balance of the vehicle's weight distribution and avoids affecting the vehicle's handling due to improper installation of the spare tire. At the same time, the two ends of the mounting rack are connected to the side panels of the vehicle body, which improves the connection strength and stability between the mounting rack and the vehicle body. Placing the lock body inside the cavity can protect the lock body from damage caused by bumps or environmental factors. Furthermore, the mounting rack provides a stable mounting base for the lock buckle, ensuring the locking effect of the locking part on the mounting seat.

[0016] (4) The coordinated arrangement of the first crossbeam, the second crossbeam, and the longitudinal beams makes the mounting frame a stable frame structure, improving the structural strength of the mounting frame itself. At the same time, the coordinated arrangement of the connecting plates and connecting beams realizes multi-point connection between the mounting frame and the front plate, bottom plate, and side plate of the carriage, improving the connection stability between the mounting frame and the carriage and providing a stable installation foundation for the mounting seat and spare tire.

[0017] (5) By setting the limiting component, it can abut against the spare tire to limit the movement of the spare tire relative to the mounting seat along its own axis, thereby preventing the spare tire from shaking on the mounting seat and further improving the stability of the spare tire installation.

[0018] (6) By setting the trigger, the locking part can be unlocked by operating the trigger, providing the user with a clear operating point, making it easy to unlock the locking part and improving the efficiency of spare tire removal.

[0019] (7) By setting the limiting part, a support can be formed for the end of the mounting seat away from the hinge structure, so as to prevent the mounting seat from falling due to the weight of the spare tire, avoid interference between the mounting seat and other components in the car body, and prevent the hinge structure from twisting or being damaged due to the falling of the mounting seat, so as to ensure the smooth rotation of the mounting seat. At the same time, it can ensure the accurate alignment of the latch and the lock body, so as to avoid the positional deviation of the latch and the lock body in the vertical direction, and ensure the smooth locking of the locking part.

[0020] (8) By using the limiting block and the limiting seat together, the limiting block and the limiting seat can actuate to achieve the limiting effect on the mounting seat. At the same time, the limiting block is made of elastic material and the limiting protrusion is embedded with an elastic body, which can absorb the impact between the limiting block and the limiting seat when the limiting protrusion is inserted into the limiting groove, thereby playing a buffering role and avoiding rigid collision between the mounting seat and the mounting frame, which is conducive to extending the service life of the spare tire mounting structure as a whole.

[0021] (9) By setting the assistive element, rotational assistance can be applied to the mounting base during the process of switching the spare tire status, so as to reduce the operating force required by the user to switch the spare tire status and improve the convenience of use. At the same time, the assistive element can control the rotation speed of the mounting base to prevent the mounting base from rotating rapidly due to the weight of the spare tire, and avoid collisions between the mounting base and the spare tire and the passenger compartment or the user, thereby improving the safety of the operation process in the spare tire status.

[0022] Another object of this application is to provide a vehicle having a spare tire mounting structure as described above.

[0023] The vehicle and / or spare tire mounting structure described in this application have the same technical effects as related technologies, and will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the spare tire mounting structure in the vehicle compartment when the spare tire is in the first state, as described in this application embodiment. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the spare tire mounting structure in the vehicle compartment when the spare tire is in the second state, as described in this application embodiment. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the spare tire mounting structure described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the spare tire mounting structure from another perspective, as described in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the frame structure described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 6 This is a front view of the spare tire mounting structure described in the embodiments of this application within the vehicle compartment; Figure 7 for Figure 6 A partial sectional view at position A in the middle; Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the mounting frame and other components on the mounting frame as described in the embodiments of this application; Figure 9 for Figure 8 The position shown in B; Figure 10 for Figure 8 The position shown in C; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting bracket described in an embodiment of this application; Figure 12 This is a front view of the mounting bracket described in the embodiment of this application in the carriage; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting block described in the embodiment of this application; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting seat described in the embodiment of this application; Figure 15 for Figure 14 A cross-sectional view at the location shown in DD; Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 1. Carriage; 101. Front panel; 102. Floor panel; 103. Side panel; 2. Mounting bracket; 201. First crossbeam; 2011. Connecting piece; 2012. Mounting block; 2013. Lock; 202. Second crossbeam; 2021. Connecting beam; 203. Longitudinal beam; 2031. Support beam; 2032. Hinge; 204. Fixed beam; 2041. Connector; 205. Angle bracket; 3. Mounting base; 301. Base body; 3011. Lock body; 3012. Trigger; 302. Frame; 3021. Mounting hole; 3022. Flanged edge; 3023. Through hole; 3024. Reinforcing plate; 303. Limiting component; 4. Spare tire; 401. Wheel rim; 5. Limiting part; 501. Limiting block; 501. Limiting groove; 502. Limiting seat; 5021. Limiting protrusion; 5022. Elastomer; 5023. Buffer block; 503. Recessed platform; 5031. Through hole; 6. Power-assisting components. Detailed Implementation

[0025] To make the technical solution and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other.

[0027] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of this application, if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" appear, indicating orientation or positional relationship, these are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this application. In addition, if terms such as "first" or "second" appear, they are also used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] Furthermore, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "connector" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application in light of the specific circumstances.

[0029] In this application, 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 application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0030] The present application will now be described in detail through exemplary embodiments. However, it should be understood that, without further description, elements, structures, and features in one embodiment may be advantageously incorporated into other embodiments.

[0031] An embodiment of the first aspect of this application provides a spare tire mounting structure.

[0032] In some models, the spare tire is suspended under the chassis at the rear of the vehicle frame. Although this method does not take up interior space, it requires the use of onboard tools to loosen the fixing bolts or hooks when removing it. The limited operating space makes it inconvenient to install or remove the spare tire.

[0033] In addition, some vehicle models place the spare tire at the bottom of the trunk or under the rear seats. These models typically have a protective cover to conceal the spare tire and a securing mechanism to it. Before removing the spare tire, the cover must be opened and the securing mechanism unlocked to remove it from the trunk. While this method simplifies the installation and removal of the spare tire, the cover, securing mechanism, and the spare tire itself all occupy space in the trunk floor, making it difficult to flexibly use the trunk for loading tools, goods, equipment, or other items.

[0034] In view of this, in order to overcome the shortcomings of the related technology, the spare tire mounting structure of this embodiment combines... Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the overall design includes a mounting frame 2 located in the carriage 1, a mounting seat 3 hinged to the mounting frame 2 at one end, and a locking part located between the mounting seat 3 and the mounting frame 2.

[0035] The mounting base 3 is provided with a mounting part for mounting the spare tire 4. The locking part can lock the mounting base 3 in the carriage 1 and put the spare tire 4 in a first state where it is placed horizontally in the carriage 1. When the locking part is operated, the mounting base 3 can be unlocked. After unlocking, the mounting base 3 can be rotated at a preset angle relative to the mounting frame 2 and put the spare tire 4 in a second state where it is placed longitudinally in the carriage 1.

[0036] Therefore, by setting a mounting seat 3 hinged to the mounting bracket 2, the orientation of the spare tire 4 can be changed by rotating the mounting seat 3. In the first transverse position, the spare tire 4 saves space in the carriage 1, allowing it to carry more cargo. In the second longitudinal position, the spare tire 4 is easily installed, removed, and slid into and out of the carriage 1, thus improving its usability. Simultaneously, the locking mechanism locks the mounting seat 3, keeping the spare tire 4 in the first position and preventing it from shaking due to vehicle movement, ensuring driving safety.

[0037] Based on the above general introduction, specifically, in this embodiment, a hinge 2032 connects the mounting base 3 and the mounting frame 2. The hinge 2032 realizes the hinged connection between the mounting base 3 and the mounting frame 2. At the same time, during the switching process between the first state and the second state of the spare tire 4 in this embodiment, the mounting base 3 rotates relative to the mounting frame 2 by a preset angle of 89±2° to realize the switching of the lateral and longitudinal arrangement of the spare tire 4, while preventing the mounting base 3 from rotating too much and colliding with the side wall of the carriage 1.

[0038] Combination Figure 5As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the mounting base 3 includes a base body 301 with an internal cavity, and a frame 302 disposed on the side of the base body 301 away from the mounting bracket 2. The frame 302 is box-shaped with one end open, and the open end of the frame 302 is connected to the base body 301. The mounting portion includes a mounting hole 3021 provided on the frame 302.

[0039] By designing a seat body 301 with an internal cavity, the overall weight of the mounting base 3 is reduced while ensuring the structural strength of the seat body 301. This facilitates the rotation of the mounting base 3 and provides sufficient installation space for the locking part. Simultaneously, a box-shaped frame 302 is provided, with its open end connected to the seat body 301, forming a stable box structure that provides a stable mounting base for the spare tire 4. Furthermore, the hollow interior of the frame 302 further reduces the overall weight of the mounting base 3.

[0040] In specific implementation, such as Figure 5 As shown, the frame 302 in this embodiment is formed by bending a single sheet of material, and the four sides of the box-shaped structure formed by the frame 302 are welded together to ensure the structural strength of the frame 302. Simultaneously, flanges 3022 are formed at the ends of the four sides near the base body 301. The frame 302 is connected to the base body 301 through the flanges 3022, thereby increasing the connection area between the frame 302 and the base body 301 and further ensuring the installation stability of the frame 302 on the base body 301.

[0041] Furthermore, the flange 3022 of this embodiment is provided with a through hole 3023, which is used to pass through fasteners such as bolts and rivets to achieve the connection between the frame 302 and the base body 301. Also, the box-shaped frame 302 has an end face facing and used to connect the spare tire 4's wheel hub 401. This end face is provided with a mounting hole 3021, allowing the spare tire 4's wheel hub 401 to be bolted onto the end face of the frame 302, thereby connecting the spare tire 4 to the frame 302.

[0042] In addition, in order to improve the stability of the connection between the spare tire 4 and the frame 302, a reinforcing plate 3024 is provided on the inner side of the end face of the frame 302 in this embodiment. The reinforcing plate 3024 can reinforce the frame 302 itself and the surrounding area of ​​the mounting hole 3021, further improve the structural strength of the frame 302, prevent the mounting hole 3021 from deforming under stress, and thus improve the stability of the connection between the spare tire 4 and the frame 302.

[0043] Combination Figure 6 , Figure 7As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the mounting bracket 2 is located at the front end of the carriage 1, with its left and right ends protruding rearward and connected to the side plates 103 on the corresponding sides of the carriage 1. The locking part includes a lock body 3011 disposed in the cavity and a latch 2013 disposed on the mounting bracket 2.

[0044] Understandably, since the spare tire 4 itself has a certain weight, if the spare tire 4 is placed at the rear of the vehicle compartment 1, making the spare tire 4 far from the vehicle's center of gravity, it is easy for the vehicle to fishtail, affecting the vehicle's handling. At the same time, if the spare tire 4 is placed on the side wall of the vehicle compartment 1, it will cause the vehicle's center of gravity to shift in the left and right direction, which will also affect the vehicle's handling.

[0045] By placing the mounting bracket 2 at the front of the vehicle compartment 1, the spare tire 4 can be positioned close to the vehicle's center of gravity, which helps maintain the balance of the vehicle's weight distribution and prevents the vehicle's handling from being affected by improper installation of the spare tire 4.

[0046] Meanwhile, the two ends of the mounting bracket 2 are connected to the side plate 103 of the carriage 1, which improves the connection strength and stability between the mounting bracket 2 and the carriage 1. The lock body 3011 is placed inside the cavity, which protects it from damage caused by impacts or environmental factors. Furthermore, the mounting bracket 2 provides a stable mounting base for the latch 2013, ensuring the locking effect of the locking part on the mounting base 3.

[0047] Combination Figure 8 , Figure 11 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the mounting frame 2 includes a first crossbeam 201 and a second crossbeam 202 spaced apart along the vertical direction of the vehicle, a plurality of longitudinal beams 203 connecting the first crossbeam 201 and the second crossbeam 202, and a connecting beam 2021 disposed on the second crossbeam 202. The first crossbeam 201 is connected to the front panel 101 of the carriage 1, and has rearwardly protruding connecting plates at both ends of the first crossbeam 201. The connecting plates are connected to the side panels 103. The mounting base 3 is hinged to one of its longitudinal beams 203, and the connecting beam 2021 is connected to the floor plate 102 of the carriage 1.

[0048] The coordinated arrangement of the first crossbeam 201, the second crossbeam 202, and the longitudinal beam 203 forms a stable frame structure for the mounting frame 2, improving its structural strength. Simultaneously, the coordinated arrangement of the connecting plate and the connecting beam 2021 enables multi-point connections between the mounting frame 2 and the front panel 101, bottom panel 102, and side panel 103 of the carriage 1, and increases the connection area between the mounting frame 2 and the bottom panel 102 and side walls of the carriage 1. This enhances the connection stability between the mounting frame 2 and the carriage 1, providing a stable installation foundation for the mounting base 3 and the spare tire 4.

[0049] In specific implementation, such as Figure 8 As shown, five longitudinal beams 203 are arranged at intervals along the extension direction of the first crossbeam 201 and the second crossbeam 202, and the hinge 2032 connecting the mounting base 3 is provided on one of the longitudinal beams 203. In order to improve the stability of the mounting base 3 on the mounting frame 2, the upper and lower ends of the longitudinal beams 203 with hinges 2032 are respectively provided with support beams 2031 for connecting the first crossbeam 201 and the second crossbeam 202.

[0050] Among them, the support beams 2031 are respectively located on both sides of the longitudinal beam 203 along the extension direction of the first crossbeam 201 and the second crossbeam 202, and extend inclinedly towards the corresponding first crossbeam 201 and second crossbeam 202, thereby forming a support for the longitudinal beam 203 in the extension direction of the first crossbeam 201 and the second crossbeam 202, that is, in the left and right direction of the whole vehicle, thus providing a stable installation foundation for the hinge 2032, and further ensuring the stability of the connection between the mounting seat 3 and the mounting bracket 2.

[0051] Furthermore, two spaced longitudinal beams 203 are provided at the midpoint between the first crossbeam 201 and the second crossbeam 202, and a fixed beam 204 is provided between the two longitudinal beams 203. A connector 2041 can be threaded through the fixed beam 204 to connect the fixed beam 204 to the front panel 101 of the carriage 1, increasing the connection points between the mounting frame 2 and the carriage 1, and further improving the connection effect of the mounting frame 2 in the carriage 1. Moreover, the first crossbeam 201, the second crossbeam 202, the longitudinal beams 203, the support beam 2031, the connecting beam 2021, and the fixed beam 204 are all connected by welding.

[0052] It should be noted that the number of longitudinal beams 203 is not limited to that shown in the figure, and can be adjusted according to design requirements. In addition to the first crossbeam 201 and the second crossbeam 202, other crossbeams can also be added.

[0053] In addition, in this embodiment, the latch 2013 is mounted on a mounting block 2012, and the mounting block 2012 is connected to the connecting piece 2011 on the first crossbeam 201. The mounting block 2012 allows the latch 2013 to be close to the end of the mounting base 3, facilitating the locking of the latch 2013 with the lock body 3011. In a preferred embodiment, the mounting block 2012 is a hollow box, which not only provides good structural strength to ensure the installation strength of the latch 2013, but also makes the mounting block 2012 lighter, contributing to the overall lightweight design of the carriage 1.

[0054] It is also worth mentioning that, in addition to setting an independent mounting bracket 2 in the carriage 1 to connect the mounting seat 3, as another implementation, the mounting seat 3 can be directly rotatably mounted on the inner panel of the carriage 1, so that the inner panel of the carriage 1 itself serves as the mounting bracket 2. Based on this, the inner panel of the carriage 1 used to connect the mounting seat 3 can be formed with reinforcing ribs protruding into the carriage 1 to improve the structural strength of the inner panel, thereby ensuring the reliability of the connection of the mounting seat on the carriage 1. Furthermore, since the mounting bracket 2 is located at the front end of the carriage 1, the inner panel of the carriage 1 connecting the mounting seat 3 is the front panel 101.

[0055] Combination Figure 3 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the mounting base 3 is provided with a plurality of limiting members 303, which can abut against the wheel hub 401 of the spare tire 4 to limit the axial displacement of the spare tire 4, that is, the displacement of the vehicle in the front-rear direction.

[0056] It is understandable that the spare tire 4 is mounted on the mounting base 3 only through the connection between the wheel hub 401 and the frame 302, and the connection point between the frame 302 and the wheel hub 401 is located at the center of the spare tire 4. This will cause the spare tire 4 to lack support in other radial positions, making the spare tire 4 easy to deflect relative to the frame 302, resulting in the spare tire 4 wobbling on the mounting base 3.

[0057] Therefore, by setting the limiting member 303 and arranging the limiting member 303 around the frame 302, the limiting member 303 can abut against the tire part of the spare tire 4, thereby forming a support for the spare tire 4 in the axial direction, that is, in the front-rear direction of the whole vehicle, so as to restrict the spare tire 4 from moving relative to the mounting seat 3 along its own axial direction, so as to prevent the spare tire 4 from shaking on the mounting seat 3 and further improve the stability of the spare tire 4 installation.

[0058] In specific implementation, such as Figure 3 As shown, the limiting member 303 in this embodiment is constructed as a frustum-shaped structure and is made of a conventional elastic material known to those skilled in the art, such as rubber. This prevents the spare tire 4 from being damaged by a rigid collision when the limiting member 303 abuts against the wheel hub 401. At the same time, it can prevent the spare tire 4 from colliding with the limiting member 303 and causing abnormal noise when the vehicle is in motion.

[0059] Combination Figure 3 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the mounting bracket 2 is provided with a trigger part 3012, which is connected to the control part of the locking part. When the trigger part 3012 is triggered, it can trigger the control part and unlock the locking part.

[0060] By setting the trigger unit 3012, the locking part can be unlocked by operating the trigger unit 3012, providing the user with a clear operating point, making it easy to unlock the locking part, and improving the disassembly efficiency of the spare tire 4.

[0061] In practical implementation, the locking part can be an electronic lock. In this case, the trigger part 3012 of this embodiment can be a button provided on the base body 301, and the control part is a control module integrated on the lock body 3011 or a vehicle body control unit. When the button is pressed, the control part can drive the bolt to retract, thereby unlocking the locking part.

[0062] Of course, those skilled in the art can also use other structures for the trigger part 3012 and the control part. When the trigger part 3012 is triggered by the user, the control part can drive the lock body 3011 to unlock, thereby unlocking the locking part. For example, when the locking part is a mechanical lock, the control part can be a pull cable connected to the lock body 301. In this case, the trigger part 3012 can be a handle connected to the pull cable.

[0063] Combination Figure 4 , Figure 8 , Figure 10 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, a limiting part 5 is provided between the mounting bracket 2 and the mounting base 3, and the limiting part 5 and the locking part are located at the same end of the mounting bracket 2. The limiting part 5 is used to restrict the downward movement of the mounting base 3.

[0064] The limiting part 5 provides support for the end of the mounting base 3 furthest from the hinge structure, preventing the mounting base 3 from sagging due to the weight of the spare tire 4. This avoids interference between the mounting base 3 and other components inside the carriage 1, and prevents the hinge structure from twisting or being damaged due to the sagging of the mounting base 3, ensuring smooth rotation of the mounting base 3. Simultaneously, it ensures accurate alignment of the latch 2013 and the lock body 3011, preventing positional deviations in the vertical direction and ensuring smooth locking of the locking part.

[0065] Meanwhile, during the process of the spare tire 4 switching from the second state to the first state, the limiting part 5 can limit the rotation angle of the mounting base 3 to prevent the mounting base 3 from rotating too much and colliding with the mounting bracket 2, and can prevent rigid impact between the lock body 3011 and the latch 2013 to avoid damage to the locking part and ensure the locking stability of the mounting base 3 in the first state of the spare tire 4.

[0066] Specifically, combined Figures 13 to 15As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, the limiting part 5 includes a limiting block 501 disposed on the mounting base 3 and a limiting seat 502 disposed on the mounting bracket 2. The limiting block 501 is made of elastic material and forms a limiting groove 5011. The limiting seat 502 is provided with a limiting protrusion 5021 inserted into the limiting groove 5011, and an elastic body 5022 is embedded in the limiting protrusion 5021.

[0067] By cooperating with the limiting block 501 and the limiting seat 502, the limiting block 501 and the limiting seat 502 abut against each other, achieving the limiting effect on the mounting base 3. Simultaneously, the limiting block 501 is made of elastic material, and the limiting protrusion 5021 has an embedded elastic body 5022. When the limiting protrusion 5021 is inserted into the limiting groove 5011, it absorbs the impact between the limiting block 501 and the limiting seat 502, thus playing a buffering role and preventing rigid collisions between the mounting base 3 and the mounting bracket 2, which would damage the mounting base 3 and extend the overall service life of the spare tire mounting structure.

[0068] In specific implementation, combined with Figure 8 , Figure 10 As shown, a corner bracket 205 is connected to one of the longitudinal beams 203 of the mounting bracket 2. A limiting seat 502 is installed on the top of the corner bracket 205 and corresponds to the limiting seat 502. A limiting block 501 is located at the bottom of the mounting base 3. Furthermore, the upper limiting protrusion 5021 of the limiting seat 502 has a wedge-shaped structure. In the first state of the spare tire 4, the tip of the limiting protrusion 5021 is set towards the side of the mounting bracket 2, and the limiting groove 5011 of the limiting block 501 matches the shape of the limiting protrusion 5021.

[0069] Therefore, when the limiting protrusion 5021 is inserted into the limiting groove 5011, the limiting groove 5011 can constrain the position of the limiting protrusion 5021 to prevent the limiting protrusion 5021 from moving towards the mounting bracket 2, thereby limiting the rotation of the mounting base 3 to avoid collision between the mounting base 3 and the mounting bracket 2.

[0070] In addition, a buffer block 5023 is also embedded on the tip of the limiting protrusion 5021 in this embodiment. When the limiting seat 502 and the limiting block 501 abut, the buffer block 5023 can first contact the side wall of the limiting groove 5011, thereby further improving the buffering effect between the limiting block 501 and the limiting seat 502.

[0071] In addition, in this embodiment, the limiting seat 502 and the limiting block 501 are provided with recessed platforms 503 on both sides of the vehicle in the left-right direction, and the bottom of the recessed platform 503 is provided with through holes 5031 for fasteners such as bolts and rivets to pass through. The recessed platform 503 provides a receiving space for the head of the fastener to prevent the fastener from interfering with the limiting seat 502 and the limiting block 501.

[0072] Combination Figure 4 As shown, in some exemplary embodiments, an assisting element 6 is provided between the mounting bracket 2 and the mounting base 3. The assisting element 6 is adapted to apply rotational assistance to the mounting bracket 2 when the spare tire 4 switches from the first state to the second state.

[0073] By providing the assistive element 6, rotational assistance can be applied to the mounting base 3 during the switching of the spare tire 4 state, thereby reducing the operating force required by the user and improving ease of use. Simultaneously, the assistive element 6 can control the rotation speed of the mounting base 3 to prevent it from rotating rapidly due to the weight of the spare tire 4, thus avoiding collisions between the mounting base 3 and the spare tire 4 and the passenger compartment 1 or the user, thereby enhancing safety during the operation of the spare tire 4 state.

[0074] In specific implementation, the assisting element 6 in this embodiment can be a conventional assisting element 6 known to those skilled in the art, such as a gas strut, an electric push rod, etc., which can provide assistance when the mounting base 3 rotates.

[0075] Specifically, in this embodiment, the assisting element 6 is located below the mounting base 3, and the two ends of the assisting element 6 are respectively provided with ball sockets. At the same time, both the mounting base 3 and the mounting frame 2 are provided with ball heads for ball joint sockets. The ball heads are respectively located at the bottom of the mounting base 3 and on the side of the second crossbeam 202 of the mounting frame 2 facing the rear of the vehicle. Thus, it can be ensured that the assisting element 6 has a sufficient range of motion, thereby providing assistance to the mounting base 3 during the rotation of the mounting base 3.

[0076] It is worth noting that, regarding the spare tire mounting structure of this embodiment, based on the above exemplary implementations, in specific implementation, as a preferred embodiment, it is still [structured using...]. Figures 1 to 15 As shown, it may include, for example, a mounting bracket 2 provided in the carriage 1, a mounting seat 3 hinged at one end to the mounting bracket 2, and a locking part provided between the mounting seat 3 and the mounting bracket 2.

[0077] The mounting base 3 is provided with a mounting part for mounting the spare tire 4. The mounting base 3 includes a base body 301 with an internal cavity and a frame 302 located on the side of the base body 301 away from the mounting bracket 2. The frame 302 is box-shaped with one end open, and the open end of the frame 302 is connected to the base body 301. The mounting part includes a mounting hole 3021 provided on the frame 302.

[0078] Furthermore, the mounting bracket 2 is located at the front end of the carriage 1, with its left and right ends protruding rearward and connected to the side panels 103 on the corresponding sides of the carriage 1. The locking mechanism includes a lock body 3011 disposed within a cavity and a latch 2013 disposed on the mounting bracket 2. The locking mechanism can lock the mounting seat 3 in the carriage 1, placing the spare tire 4 in a first state where it is transversely positioned within the carriage 1. Operation of the locking mechanism can unlock the mounting seat 3, allowing it to rotate relative to the mounting bracket 2 by a preset angle, placing the spare tire 4 in a second state where it is longitudinally positioned within the carriage 1. A power assist element 6 is provided between the mounting bracket 2 and the mounting seat 3. The power assist element 6 is adapted to apply rotational assistance to the mounting bracket 2 when the spare tire 4 switches from the first state to the second state.

[0079] Additionally, the mounting bracket 2 includes a first crossbeam 201 and a second crossbeam 202 spaced apart along the vertical direction of the vehicle, a plurality of longitudinal beams 203 connecting the first crossbeam 201 and the second crossbeam 202, and a connecting beam 2021 disposed on the second crossbeam 202. The first crossbeam 201 is connected to the front panel 101 of the carriage 1, and has rearwardly protruding connecting plates at both ends of the first crossbeam 201. The connecting plates are connected to the side panels 103, the mounting base 3 is hinged to one of its longitudinal beams 203, and the connecting beam 2021 is connected to the floor panel 102 of the carriage 1.

[0080] Furthermore, the mounting base 3 is provided with multiple limiting members 303, which can abut against the wheel hub 401 of the spare tire 4 to limit the axial displacement of the spare tire 4. A limiting part 5 is provided between the mounting frame 2 and the mounting base 3. The limiting part 5 and the locking part are located at the same end of the mounting frame 2. The limiting part 5 is used to limit the downward movement of the mounting base 3. The limiting part 5 includes a limiting block 501 provided on the mounting base 3 and a limiting seat 502 provided on the mounting frame 2. The limiting block 501 is made of elastic material and forms a limiting groove 5011. The limiting seat 502 is provided with a limiting protrusion 5021 inserted into the limiting groove 5011, and an elastic body 5022 is embedded in the limiting protrusion 5021.

[0081] In the preferred embodiment of the above spare tire mounting structure, the specific settings and arrangements of the mounting base 3, mounting bracket 2, locking part, etc. can still be referred to the descriptions in the above exemplary embodiments. Furthermore, in this preferred embodiment, the beneficial effects brought about by the design of the mounting base 3, mounting bracket 2, locking part, etc. can also be referred to the descriptions in the above exemplary embodiments.

[0082] The spare tire mounting structure of this embodiment adopts the design described above. By setting a mounting seat 3 hinged to the mounting bracket 2, the orientation of the spare tire 4 can be changed by rotating the mounting seat 3. In the first horizontal position, the spare tire 4 can save space in the vehicle compartment 1. In the second vertical position, the spare tire 4 can be easily installed, removed, and slid into and out of the vehicle compartment 1, thereby improving the convenience of using the spare tire 4. At the same time, the locking part can lock the mounting seat 3, keeping the spare tire 4 in the first position and preventing the mounting seat 3 and the spare tire 4 from shaking due to vehicle movement, thus ensuring driving safety.

[0083] An embodiment of the second aspect of this application provides a vehicle having a spare tire mounting structure as described above.

[0084] In this embodiment, the vehicle can change the orientation of the spare tire 4 by setting the spare tire mounting structure described above. This saves space in the vehicle compartment 1 while allowing the spare tire 4 to be placed longitudinally for easy installation and removal. It also facilitates sliding the spare tire 4 into and out of the vehicle compartment 1 for easy access, thereby improving the convenience of using the spare tire 4 and enhancing the overall user experience of the vehicle.

[0085] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. The technical features or structures in the foregoing different embodiments can be arbitrarily combined to form other specific technical solutions as needed. For those skilled in the art, this application can have various modifications and variations. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A spare tire mounting structure, characterized in that: It includes a mounting bracket (2) disposed in the carriage (1), a mounting seat (3) hinged at one end to the mounting bracket (2), and a locking part disposed between the mounting seat (3) and the mounting bracket (2); The mounting base (3) is provided with a mounting part for mounting the spare tire (4). The locking part can lock the mounting base (3) in the carriage (1) and put the spare tire (4) in a first state of being horizontally placed in the carriage (1). The locking part can be operated to unlock the mounting seat (3). After unlocking, the mounting seat (3) can rotate a preset angle relative to the mounting frame (2) and put the spare tire (4) in a second state of being longitudinally placed in the carriage (1).

2. The spare tire mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base (3) includes a base body (301) with an internal cavity, and a frame (302) located on the side of the base body (301) away from the mounting frame (2). The frame (302) is a box-shaped structure with one end open, and the open end of the frame (302) is connected to the base body (301). The mounting part includes a mounting hole (3021) provided on the frame (302).

3. The spare tire mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (2) is located at the front end of the carriage (1). The left and right ends of the mounting bracket (2) protrude backward and are connected to the side plate (103) on the corresponding side of the carriage (1). The locking part includes a lock body (3011) disposed in the cavity and a latch (2013) disposed on the mounting bracket (2).

4. The spare tire mounting structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (2) includes a first crossbeam (201) and a second crossbeam (202) spaced apart along the vertical direction of the vehicle, a plurality of longitudinal beams (203) connecting the first crossbeam (201) and the second crossbeam (202), and a connecting beam (2021) provided on the second crossbeam (202). The first crossbeam (201) is connected to the front panel (101) of the carriage (1), and a rearwardly protruding connecting plate is provided at both ends of the first crossbeam (201). The connecting plate is connected to the side panel (103). The mounting seat (3) is hinged to one of the longitudinal beams (203). The connecting beam (2021) is connected to the bottom plate (102) of the carriage (1).

5. The spare tire mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base (3) is provided with a limiting member (303), which can abut against the spare tire (4) to limit the axial displacement of the spare tire (4).

6. The spare tire mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (2) is provided with a trigger part (3012), which is connected to the control part of the locking part; When the triggering part (3012) is triggered, it can trigger the control part and unlock the locking part.

7. The spare tire mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A limiting part (5) is provided between the mounting bracket (2) and the mounting base (3), and the limiting part (5) and the locking part are located at the same end of the mounting bracket (2); The limiting part (5) is used to restrict the downward movement of the mounting base (3).

8. The spare tire mounting structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting part (5) includes a limiting block (501) disposed on the mounting base (3) and a limiting seat (502) disposed on the mounting frame (2). The limiting block (501) is made of elastic material and forms a limiting groove (5011). The limiting seat (502) is provided with a limiting protrusion (5021) inserted into the limiting groove (5011), and an elastic body (5022) is embedded in the limiting protrusion (5021).

9. The spare tire mounting structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: An assisting element (6) is provided between the mounting bracket (2) and the mounting base (3); The assisting element (6) is adapted to apply rotational assistance to the mounting bracket (2) when the spare tire (4) switches from the first state to the second state.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle is provided with a spare tire mounting structure as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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