A hard top dismounting bracket for a vehicle

Abstract

This utility model relates to a hardtop removal bracket for a vehicle hood. The key technical features are: a base, a support assembly for adapting and supporting the hardtop of a Jeep Wrangler hood, an adjustment assembly for adjusting the horizontal height of the support assembly, a column, and a walking assembly; the support assembly is connected to the upper end of the column via the adjustment assembly; the lower end of the column is fixedly connected to the base; the walking assembly is installed at the bottom of the base; the overall structure is stable, requiring no multiple people to work together, allowing a single person to complete adjustment, positioning, disassembly, and transportation, reducing labor costs; the support column forms a stable triangular structure, and the locking rod prevents the support assembly from sliding down, minimizing the risk of the hardtop slipping; the walking assembly is easy to move, and the detachable design of the support assembly facilitates transportation and storage, adapting to various scenarios such as garages and outdoor locations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, and more specifically, it relates to a hood hardtop removal bracket. Background Technology

[0002] The Jeep Wrangler, a common off-road vehicle, features a removable hardtop hood, allowing owners to enhance the driving and passenger experience during off-road adventures or outdoor activities. However, existing technology has significant drawbacks: the Wrangler's hardtop weighs 40-50 kg and is quite large, requiring at least four people to hold each of the four corners and carefully remove it from the vehicle. This method presents several problems: firstly, it is labor-intensive, requiring multiple people to work together, making it impossible for a single person to complete; secondly, it poses significant safety risks, as improper coordination can easily cause the hardtop to slip, resulting in injury; thirdly, it carries a high risk of paint damage, as the hardtop is prone to collisions with the vehicle body or other objects during removal or transport, scratching the original paint and causing unnecessary financial losses for the owner; and fourthly, it is inconvenient to transport and store, as the removed hardtop, due to its weight and size, is difficult to move to a warehouse alone, further increasing the difficulty of use. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a Wrangler hardtop removal tool that can be operated by a single person, protects the original paint, and is easy to transport and store. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a hardtop hood removal bracket to solve the technical problems existing in the background art.

[0004] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a hardtop hood removal bracket, comprising: a base, a support component for adapting and supporting the hardtop hood of a Wrangler, an adjustment component for adjusting the horizontal height of the support component, a column, and a walking component; the support component is connected to the upper end of the column through the adjustment component; the lower end of the column is fixedly connected to the base; and the walking component is installed at the bottom of the base.

[0005] Optionally, the adjustment assembly includes: a parallel frame, a guide column, a connecting frame, an adjusting screw, an adjusting rod, and two locking rods; one end of the parallel frame is fixedly connected to the support assembly, and one end of the guide column is integrally connected to the bottom of the other end of the parallel frame; a vertical groove is formed on the top of the column along its length; the other end of the guide column is slidably installed in the vertical groove; one end of the connecting frame is hinged to the column, and the other end is provided with a sliding groove; one end of the adjusting rod is hinged to the bottom of the parallel frame near the support assembly, and the other end is slidably installed in the sliding groove; the adjusting screw passes through the connecting frame and abuts against the end of the adjusting rod away from the support assembly; the two locking rods are respectively threaded to both sides of the upper end of the column, and their extended ends pass through both sides of the column and abut against the guide column.

[0006] Optionally, the support assembly includes: a vertical rod, a support frame, and a horizontal rod; one end of the vertical rod is detachably connected to the parallel frame, and the other end is fixedly connected to the support frame; a sleeve is provided on the support frame; one end of the horizontal rod is fixed inside the sleeve by a pin; and support feet are adjustablely provided on the four corners of the support frame and the other end of the horizontal rod.

[0007] Optionally, the end of the support foot cup is provided with an anti-slip rubber pad.

[0008] Optionally, the walking assembly includes: a plurality of casters with brake pads; the casters are mounted on the bottom of the base.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes a support column; one end of the support column is fixedly connected to the base, and the other end is fixedly connected to the upright column; the plane angle between the support column and the base is 30°-60°.

[0010] This utility model has a stable overall structure, requiring no multiple people to work together; a single person can complete the adjustment, positioning, disassembly, and transportation, reducing labor costs. The support column forms a stable triangular structure, and the locking rod prevents the support components from sliding down, minimizing the risk of hardtop slippage. The walking component is easy to move, and the detachable design of the support components facilitates transportation and storage, making it suitable for various scenarios such as garages and outdoors. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is an assembly drawing of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model during assembly; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the connecting frame and the adjusting rod in this utility model.

[0012] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Support assembly; 21. Vertical rod; 22. Support frame; 23. Horizontal rod; 24. Support feet; 25. Anti-slip pad; 26. Sleeve; 3. Adjustment assembly; 31. Parallel frame; 32. Guide column; 33. Connecting frame; 34. Adjusting screw; 35. Adjusting rod; 36. Locking rod; 4. Upright column; 5. Travel assembly; 51. Casters; 6. Support column. Detailed Implementation

[0013] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0014] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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 of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances. 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. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0015] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" of the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," "above," "below," and similar expressions are for illustrative purposes only and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0016] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0017] like Figure 1-2 As shown, this utility model provides a hardtop hood removal bracket, including: a base 1, a support component 2 for adapting to support the hardtop hood of a Jeep Wrangler, an adjustment component 3 for adjusting the horizontal height of the support component 2, a column 4, and a walking component 5; the support component 2 is connected to the upper end of the column 4 through the adjustment component 3; the lower end of the column 4 is fixedly connected to the base 1; the walking component 5 is installed at the bottom of the base 1; the overall structure is stable and easy to install, and the height of the support component 2 can be adjusted by the adjustment component 3, requiring no multiple people to work together, and a single person can complete the disassembly and transportation.

[0018] Further, the adjusting assembly 3 includes: a parallel frame 31, a guide post 32, a connecting frame 33, an adjusting screw 34, an adjusting rod 35, and two locking rods 36; one end of the parallel frame 31 is fixedly connected to the support assembly 2, and one end of the guide post 32 is integrally connected to the bottom of the other end of the parallel frame 31; the top of the column 4 has a vertical groove along its length; the other end of the guide post 32 is slidably installed in the vertical groove; one end of the connecting frame is hinged to the column 4, and the other end is provided with a sliding groove; one end of the adjusting rod 35 is hinged to the bottom of the parallel frame 31 near the support assembly 2, and the other end is slidably installed in the sliding groove; the adjusting screw 34 passes through the connecting frame 33 and abuts against the end of the adjusting rod 35 away from the support assembly 2; the two locking rods 36 are respectively threaded to both sides of the upper end of the column 4, and their extended ends pass through both sides of the column and abut against the guide post 32.

[0019] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-3As shown, the parallel frame 31 is constructed of rectangular steel tubing with a sandblasted surface for corrosion resistance and aesthetic appeal. Two bolt holes are located at one end of the parallel frame 31 (near the support component 2) for detachable connection with the vertical rod 21 via screws. The bottom of the other end (near the guide column 32) is integrally welded to the guide column 32. The outer diameter of the guide column 32 matches the width of the vertical groove of the column 4, with a 0.5mm gap to ensure smooth up-and-down sliding along the groove without jamming, thus guiding the lifting and lowering of the parallel frame 31. The guide column 32 is chrome-plated to reduce sliding friction. One end of the connecting frame 33 is hinged to the column 4 via a pin. One end of the adjusting rod 35 is slidably housed in the groove of the connecting frame 33, and the other end is hinged to the bottom of the parallel frame 31 near the support component 2 via a pin, forming the parallel frame 31 - adjusting rod 35 - The linkage structure of the connecting frame 33 includes: a plastic handwheel welded to one end of the adjusting screw 34, and the other end passing through a pre-set threaded hole in the connecting frame 33 and abutting against the end of the adjusting rod 35 away from the support component 2; when the handwheel is turned, the adjusting screw 34 can push the adjusting rod 35 to slide along the slide groove, thereby driving the parallel frame 31 and the guide column 32 to rise and fall along the vertical groove, realizing the height adjustment of the support component 2; a rubber knob is installed on one end of the locking rod 36, and the other end passes through the pre-set threaded holes on both sides of the upper end of the column 4; when the support component 2 is adjusted to the target height, the rubber knob is turned so that the end of the locking rod 36 abuts against the surface of the guide column 32, locking the position of the guide column 32 by friction, preventing the support component 2 from sliding down due to gravity.

[0020] Furthermore, the support assembly 2 includes: a vertical rod 21, a support frame 22, and a horizontal rod 23; one end of the vertical rod 21 is detachably connected to the parallel frame, and the other end is fixedly connected to the support frame 22; a sleeve 26 is provided on the support frame 22; one end of the horizontal rod 23 is fixedly connected to the sleeve 26 by a pin; support feet 24 are adjustablely provided on the four corners of the support frame 22 and the other end of the horizontal rod 23; anti-slip pads 25 are provided at the ends of the support feet 24.

[0021] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-2As shown, the support assembly 2 has a total of 5 support feet 24, one at each of the four corners of the support frame 224 and one at the other end of the crossbar 23, corresponding to the front left corner, front right corner, rear left corner, rear right corner and the center stress position of the Wrangler hood hardtop, respectively. Each support foot 24 includes a cup body and a threaded rod at the bottom of the cup body. The threaded rod is equipped with a nut and an adjustment knob. The nut and adjustment knob are used to adjust and fix the support foot 24 on the support frame 22 so that the support foot 24 can adapt to the height difference of different positions at the bottom of the hardtop, ensuring that all 5 support feet 24 can fit tightly against the hardtop and achieve uniform force distribution. The ends of the support feet 24 are provided with anti-slip pads 25 made of rubber. The anti-slip pads increase the friction with the hardtop to prevent the hardtop from sliding and also prevent the hardtop paint from directly contacting the metal, thus preventing scratches on the paint.

[0022] Furthermore, the walking assembly 5 includes: a plurality of casters 51 with brake pads; the casters 51 are mounted on the bottom of the base 1.

[0023] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-2 As shown, four polyurethane casters 51 with foot-operated brake pads are used. The polyurethane material combines wear resistance and ground protection to prevent scratches on garage or outdoor floors. The casters 51 are fixed to the four corners of the base 1 with stainless steel bolts. After tightening the bolts, thread-locking adhesive is applied to prevent loosening. The brake pads adopt a foot-operated design. When stepped on, the brake pads fit tightly against the wheel body to lock the casters 51 and ensure that the bracket does not slip when the hardtop is removed.

[0024] Furthermore, it also includes a support column 6; one end of the support column 6 is fixedly connected to the base 1, and the other end is fixedly connected to the column 4; the angle between the support column 6 and the plane of the base 1 is 30°-60°.

[0025] In this embodiment, one end of the support column 6 is fully welded to the preset welding position of the base 1, and the other end is fully welded to the upper part of the column 4. The angle between the plane of the support column 6 and the base 1 is set to 45 degrees, forming a triangular stable structure that can withstand the lateral force of the column 4 and prevent the column 4 from tilting.

[0026] In the specific implementation process, firstly, loosen the rubber knobs of the two locking levers 36, turn the plastic handwheel of the adjusting screw 34, push the adjusting lever 35 to slide along the slide groove of the connecting frame 33, and drive the parallel frame 31 and guide column 32 to slide down along the vertical groove of the column 4, adjusting the height of the support assembly 2 to the lowest position; then, loosen the brake pads of the walking assembly 5, push the bracket to the side of the Wrangler, align the support frame 22 and crossbar 23 of the support assembly 2 with the preset support position at the bottom of the hardtop, and press the brake pads to lock the universal wheel 51; finally, turn the handwheel of the adjusting screw 34 in the opposite direction to slowly raise the support assembly 2, while observing the fit between each support foot cup 24 and the bottom of the hardtop, and adjust the local height by rotating the cup body of each support foot cup 24 until all anti-slip rubber pads 25 are tightly fitted to the hardtop and the hardtop is not tilted; one person operates to remove the bolts connecting the hardtop and the vehicle body (usually 6-8). (each piece), the hardtop is always supported by the bracket during disassembly, without the need for manual lifting; after the disassembly is completed, release the brake pads, push the brackets to move the hardtop to the storage area, and press the brake pads to lock it upon arrival; rotate the adjusting screw 34 in the opposite direction to lower the height of the support component 2, so that the hardtop can be placed stably on the storage rack or the ground, completing the disassembly and storage.

[0027] This utility model discloses a car hood hardtop removal bracket with a stable overall structure. It can be adjusted, positioned, disassembled and transported by a single person without the need for multiple people to cooperate, thus reducing labor costs. The support column forms a stable triangular structure, and the locking rod prevents the support component from sliding down, minimizing the risk of hardtop slippage. The walking component is easy to move, and the detachable design of the support component is conducive to transportation and storage, making it suitable for various scenarios such as garages and outdoors.

[0028] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A bracket for removing a hardtop hood, characterized in that, include: The vehicle comprises a base, a support assembly for adapting and supporting the hardtop of a Wrangler hood, an adjustment assembly for adjusting the horizontal height of the support assembly, a column, and a walking assembly; the support assembly is connected to the upper end of the column via the adjustment assembly; the lower end of the column is fixedly connected to the base; and the walking assembly is installed at the bottom of the base.

2. The hardtop hood removal bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjustment assembly includes: a parallel frame, a guide column, a connecting frame, an adjusting screw, an adjusting rod, and two locking rods; one end of the parallel frame is fixedly connected to the support assembly, and one end of the guide column is integrally connected to the bottom of the other end of the parallel frame; a vertical groove is formed on the top of the column along its length; the other end of the guide column is slidably installed in the vertical groove; one end of the connecting frame is hinged to the column, and the other end is provided with a sliding groove; one end of the adjusting rod is hinged to the bottom of the parallel frame near the support assembly, and the other end is slidably installed in the sliding groove; the adjusting screw passes through the connecting frame and abuts against the end of the adjusting rod away from the support assembly; the two locking rods are respectively threaded to both sides of the upper end of the column, and their extended ends pass through both sides of the column and abut against the guide column.

3. The hardtop hood removal bracket according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support assembly includes: a vertical rod, a support frame, and a horizontal rod; one end of the vertical rod is detachably connected to the parallel frame, and the other end is fixedly connected to the support frame; a sleeve is provided on the support frame; one end of the horizontal rod is fixed inside the sleeve by a pin; and support feet are adjustablely provided on the four corners of the support frame and the other end of the horizontal rod.

4. A hardtop hood removal bracket according to claim 3, characterized in that, The end of the support foot cup is provided with an anti-slip rubber pad.

5. A hardtop hood removal bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The walking assembly includes: a plurality of casters with brake pads; the casters are mounted on the bottom of the base.

6. A hardtop hood removal bracket according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a support column; one end of the support column is fixedly connected to the base, and the other end is fixedly connected to the upright column; the plane angle between the support column and the base is 30°-60°.

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