Foldable storage electric vehicle sunshade framework

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of foldable storage electric vehicle sunshade skeleton, including front stop support and rear axle support, the rear axle support is connected and fixed in the upper portion of front stop support, it is characterized in that, the front stop support includes the square support combined by cross bar and vertical rod, and the vertical rod includes telescopic vertical rod;Front stop support is telescopic, rear axle support is foldable, it can be realized by the sliding block on support sliding of front stop support, rear axle support folding can be close to it by external force, after folding contraction, it is smaller in volume, convenient for packing and transportation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electric vehicle sunshades, specifically to a foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame. Background Technology

[0002] Electric vehicle sunshades are equipment installed on electric vehicles for sun and rain protection. Traditional electric vehicle sunshades can only be folded and stored at the top, and the volume is still large after folding, which is inconvenient for packaging and transportation.

[0003] Chinese patent application CN218877477U discloses a support frame for an electric vehicle protective structure, which includes a front bracket and a rear bracket. The front bracket is vertically mounted on the electric vehicle, and the rear bracket is fixed to the upper end of the front bracket and is horizontally mounted or has an upward arc. Only the rear bracket can be folded, while the front bracket cannot be folded. When folded and stored, the front bracket has a large volume and high packaging and transportation costs.

[0004] This utility model provides an electric vehicle sunshade frame that is easy to fold and store, and has a smaller size after being stored. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame, including a front windshield bracket and a rear axle bracket. The front windshield bracket is telescopic, and the rear axle bracket is foldable. The front windshield bracket can be folded by sliding a slider on the bracket, and the rear axle bracket can be folded by applying external force to bring it together. After folding and retracting, the size is small, which is convenient for packaging and transportation.

[0006] A foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame includes a front windshield bracket and a rear axle bracket, wherein the rear axle bracket is connected and fixed to the upper part of the front windshield bracket. The front windshield bracket is characterized in that it includes a square bracket composed of crossbars and longitudinal bars, wherein the longitudinal bars include telescopic longitudinal bars. The rear axle bracket is composed of intersecting connecting rods. The connecting rods are slidably fixed to the upper crossbar of the front axle bracket. Rivets are provided at the intersections of the connecting rods, support rods are provided at the joints of the connecting rods, and locking rods are located on the connecting rods. The locking rod is equipped with a locking device. When the locking rod is locked, the rear axle bracket cannot be folded. When the locking rod is unlocked, the rear axle bracket can be folded and stored. The awning frame also includes a storage state and a usage state: In the retracted state, the locking rod on the rear axle bracket is in the unlocked state. The rear axle bracket can be retracted by external force by bringing the connecting rods together. After the rear axle bracket is retracted, the longitudinal rod on the front deflector bracket retracts. The rear axle bracket located above the longitudinal rod decreases in height along with the longitudinal rod until the front deflector bracket can no longer retract. In the specified usage state, the front windshield bracket longitudinal rod extends upward until the front windshield bracket can no longer extend. The rear axle bracket can use external force to unfold the connecting rod until the connecting rod can no longer extend outward. The locking rod on the connecting rod is locked, and the rear axle is fixed by straps.

[0007] Furthermore, the front windshield bracket is provided with a support for fixing and a slider for extending and retracting the longitudinal rod.

[0008] Furthermore, the support includes a tee connector, which connects the crossbar, the longitudinal bar, and the fixed bar respectively; One end of the fixing rod is sleeved on the tee connector, and the other end is fixed to the electric vehicle with bolts.

[0009] Furthermore, the slider includes a slider body for fitting the longitudinal rod and a sliding member located on the slider body.

[0010] Furthermore, the longitudinal bar includes an outer longitudinal bar and an inner longitudinal bar, which are sleeved together. The vertical rod is provided with a locking buckle for positioning, and the slider is located at the locking buckle position; After the slider on the slider moves, the latch moves inward to unlock, and the outer and inner longitudinal rods can move together.

[0011] Furthermore, a two-way connector is provided between the crossbar and the longitudinal bar, and the two-way connector has an installation groove for fitting the crossbar. The crossbar is inserted into the mounting groove inside the two-way connector and fixed with bolts; The lower part of the two-way connector is provided with a plug; The plug on the two-way connector is inserted into the longitudinal rod and fixed with bolts.

[0012] Furthermore, the crossbar is provided with a connecting rod connector for fixing the connecting rod. The connecting rod connector is sleeved on the crossbar, and the connecting rod connector is provided with an outwardly protruding connecting rod support. The connecting rod is fixed to the connecting rod support by rivets. The connecting rod is slidably fixed to the crossbar.

[0013] Furthermore, the connecting rod is provided with a strut support for fixing the strut, and the strut support is fixed to the connecting rod by rivets.

[0014] Furthermore, the locking rod includes a front locking rod and a rear locking rod, and the locking rod is provided with a locking device for fixing; The locking device includes a locking lever latch, which has a locked state or an unlocked state. In the locked state, the locking lever is fixed to the locking lever, and the locking lever cannot move. In the unlocked state, the locking lever is engaged with the unlocked locking lever, and the front and rear locking levers are movable.

[0015] Furthermore, the locking rod is provided with a groove for fixing, the groove including a front groove and a rear groove; The locking bar buckle includes a lock head for engaging with a groove. One end of the lock head has a positioning protrusion that engages with the groove. The other end of the lock head has a lock handle that extends beyond the locking bar buckle. The lock head is movably mounted on the locking bar buckle. A return spring is provided between the locking rod buckle and the lock head; When the positioning protrusion is assembled with the groove, the locking rod buckle is in a locked state; When the positioning protrusion separates from the groove, the locking rod buckle is in the unlocked state.

[0016] The advantages of this invention compared to the prior art are: This electric vehicle sunshade frame consists of two parts: a front windshield bracket and a rear axle bracket. The front windshield bracket includes telescopic longitudinal bars, which can be retracted and stored to reduce its height. The rear axle bracket is composed of foldable connecting rods, which can be folded up by external force to effectively reduce the volume after storage, making it easier to pack and transport. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 The diagram shows a foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame.

[0018] Figure 2 The image shows a foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame in use.

[0019] Figure 3 The diagram shows a three-way connector for a foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame.

[0020] Figure 4 The diagram shows a slider of a foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame.

[0021] Figure 5 The diagram shows the connection between the front windshield bracket and the rear axle bracket of a foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame.

[0022] Figure 6 The diagram shows a locking rod of a foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame.

[0023] Figure 7 The diagram shows a locking rod buckle of a foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame.

[0024] Figure 8The diagram shows a two-way connector for a foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame.

[0025] Figure 9 The diagram shows the assembly of sliders and longitudinal bars of a foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame.

[0026] Figure 10 The diagram shows the assembly of the struts and connecting rods of a foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame.

[0027] Reference numerals: 1. Front windshield bracket; 2. Rear axle bracket; 3. Crossbar; 4. Longitudinal bar; 5. Support; 6. Slider; 7. Fixing rod; 8. Locking rod; 9. Support rod; 10. Electric vehicle rearview mirror; 11. Fixing rod base; 12. Longitudinal bar bottom buckle; 13. Two-way connector; 14. Two-way connector bolt; 112. Front windshield bracket baffle; 113. Rear axle bracket tarpaulin; 114. Window; 115. Curved brim; 116. Flexible waterproof fabric; 212. Linkage rod; 213. Linkage rod connector; 214. Limiting buckle; 215. Front locking rod; 216. Rear locking rod; 217. Locking rod groove; 512. Lock head; 513. Lock handle; 514. Positioning protrusion; 515. Return spring mounting post; 516. Lock bar fixing groove; 517. Lock bar movement clearance; 518. Lock bar buckle fixing hole; 519. Lock head fixing hole; 312. Two-way connector mounting slot; 313. Plug; 314. Support rod connector; 315. Support rod fixing hole; 316. Horizontal rod fixing bolt; 317. Vertical rod fixing bolt; 411. Sliding component; 412. Sliding component protrusion; 413. Sliding component groove; 414. Outer longitudinal rod; 415. Inner longitudinal rod; 416. Lock; 417. Lock head protruding from the longitudinal rod; 331. Upper crossbar; 332. Lower crossbar; 551. T-joint connector; 552. Rivet; 611. Support rod connector; 612. Rivets for connecting the connecting rod and the support rod connector. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] like Figure 1-9As shown, a foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame includes a front windshield bracket 1 and a rear axle bracket 2. The rear axle bracket 2 is connected and fixed to the upper part of the front windshield bracket 1. The front windshield bracket 1 includes a square bracket composed of crossbars 3 and longitudinal bars 4. The crossbars 3 include an upper crossbar 331 and a lower crossbar 332, and the longitudinal bars 4 include telescopic longitudinal bars. The rear axle bracket 2 is composed of intersecting connecting rods 211. The connecting rods 211 are slidably fixed to the upper crossbar 331 of the front windshield bracket 1. Rivets 552 are provided at the intersections of the connecting rods 211. The joint is provided with a support rod 9 and a locking rod 8 located on the connecting rod 211; the rivet shown is a traditional connecting rivet, which is only used to fix the joint of the two cross connecting rods and will not hinder the folding of the connecting rod. The support rod is set laterally at the joint of adjacent front and rear connecting rods. The support rod can be connected to the connecting rod by straps or metal wires. The straps or metal wires will not hinder the folding of the connecting rod. The locking rod is fixed to the joint of two adjacent front and rear connecting rods by rivets. The locking rod includes a front locking rod 214 and a rear locking rod 215. The front locking rod 214 and the rear locking rod 215 are connected and fixed by a locking rod buckle 216.

[0030] The locking rod 8 shown is equipped with a locking device. When the locking rod 8 is locked, the rear axle bracket 2 cannot be folded. When the locking rod 8 is unlocked, the rear axle bracket 2 can be folded and stored.

[0031] The sunshade frame shown includes a retracted state and a usable state: In the retracted state, the locking rod 8 on the rear axle bracket 2 is unlocked. The rear axle bracket 2 can be pulled together by external force to form a retracted rear axle. After the rear axle bracket 2 is retracted, the longitudinal rod 4 on the front windshield bracket 1 retracts. The rear axle bracket 2 located above the longitudinal rod 4 decreases in height along with the longitudinal rod 4 until the front windshield bracket 1 can no longer retract. In the usable state, the longitudinal rod 4 on the front windshield bracket 1 extends upward until the front windshield bracket 1 can no longer extend, that is, the longitudinal rod 4 is at its maximum height. The rear axle bracket 2 can be extended by external force to the connecting rod 211 until the connecting rod 211 can no longer extend outward. The locking rod 8 on the connecting rod 211 is locked and the rear axle is fixed by straps. The straps are used to fix the bracket to the frame at the rear of the electric vehicle. The front of the frame is fixed to the rearview mirror of the electric vehicle by the fixing rod 7 and bolts provided on the front bracket 1. Through front and rear fixing, the sunshade frame can be firmly fixed to the electric vehicle.

[0032] The front windshield bracket 1 shown is provided with a support 5 for fixing and a slider 6 for extending and retracting the longitudinal rod 4; the support 5 shown includes a three-way connector 551, which connects the cross rod 3, the longitudinal rod 4 and the fixing rod 7 respectively; one end of the fixing rod 7 is sleeved on the three-way connector 551, and the other end is fixed to the rearview mirror 10 of the electric vehicle by bolts.

[0033] One end of the fixing rod 7 shown is connected and fixed to the three-way connector 511 by the fixing rod bolt 711, and the other end of the fixing rod 7 is connected and fixed to the metal rod of the electric vehicle rearview mirror or electric vehicle handlebar by the fixing rod base 11. The installation and fixing between the fixing rod and the electric vehicle in this design is the same as the traditional electric vehicle sunshade fixing, and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0034] The slider 6 shown includes a slider body for engaging the vertical rod 4 and a sliding member 212 located on the slider body. The vertical rod 4 shown includes an outer vertical rod 414 and an inner vertical rod 415, which are engaged with each other. The vertical rod 4 shown has a locking buckle 416 for positioning, and the slider 6 is located at the locking buckle 416. The locking buckle 416 in this embodiment can be a V-shaped spring sheet used in traditional telescopic rods. The V-shaped spring sheet is located inside the vertical rod. Both the outer vertical rod 414 and the inner vertical rod 415 have fixing holes. The V-shaped spring sheet has a lock head 417 installed in the fixing hole, and the lock head 417 and the V-shaped spring sheet are integrated.

[0035] When the slider 212 on the slider 6 shown moves, the latch 416 moves inward to unlock, and the outer vertical rod 414 and the inner vertical rod 415 can move together.

[0036] A two-way connector 13 is provided between the horizontal bar 3 and the vertical bar 4. The two-way connector 13 has a mounting groove 311 for fitting the horizontal bar 3. The horizontal bar 3 is inserted into the mounting groove 311 in the two-way connector 13 and fixed with bolts 315. A plug 312 is provided at the lower part of the two-way connector 13. The plug 312 on the two-way connector 13 is inserted into the vertical bar 4 and fixed with bolts 316. In this embodiment, both the horizontal bar and the vertical bar are hollow metal rods.

[0037] The upper part of the two-way connector 13 shown is provided with a support rod connector 313 for connecting and fixing the support rod. The support rod connector 313 shown is provided with a support rod fixing hole 314. The support rod is connected and fixed to the two-way connector 13 by plugging.

[0038] The crossbar 3 shown is provided with a connecting rod connector 212 for fixing the connecting rod 211. The connecting rod connector 212 is sleeved on the crossbar 3. The connecting rod connector 212 is provided with an outwardly protruding connecting rod support 613. The connecting rod 212 is fixed to the connecting rod support 613 by rivets. The connecting rod connector 212 is slidably fixed on the crossbar 3. Since the connecting rod connector 212 and the crossbar 3 are sleeved, the connecting rod connector can slide on the crossbar under the action of external force. The crossbar 3 is provided with a limiting buckle 213 for limiting the movement of the connecting rod connector 212. The connecting rod connector 212 can only move between the two-way connector 13 and the limiting buckle 213.

[0039] The connecting rod 211 shown is provided with a support rod bracket 611 for fixing the support rod. The support rod bracket 611 is connected and fixed to the connecting rod 211 by rivets 612. The two ends of the support rod are fastened to the rear axle bracket canopy 112 by fasteners, which is the same as the traditional umbrella frame and canopy fixing. Alternatively, the two ends of the support rod and the rear axle bracket canopy can be connected and fixed by sewing thread. The connection between the canopy and the support rod in this embodiment is the same as the canopy connection method in the traditional electric vehicle sunshade, so it will not be described in detail.

[0040] The locking rod 8 shown includes a front locking rod 214 and a rear locking rod 215. A locking device for fixing is provided on the locking rod 8. The locking device includes a locking rod latch 216. The front locking rod 214 is fixed in the mounting hole at the front of the locking rod latch 216, and the rear locking rod 215 passes through a locking rod fixing groove 515 at the rear of the locking rod latch 216. The locking rod latch 216 has a locked state and an unlocked state. In the locked state, the locking rod latch 216 is fixed to the locking rod 8, and the locking rod 8 cannot move; that is, after the positioning protrusion 513 engages with the groove 217, the locking rod latch 216 is unlocked from the locking rod, and the front locking rod 214 and the rear locking rod 215 can move, that is, the positioning protrusion 513 separates from the groove 217.

[0041] The lock rod 8 shown has a groove 217 for fixing, which includes a front groove and a rear groove; the locking position includes a front loose and a rear tight position. The lock rod buckle 216 shown includes a lock head 511 for cooperating with the groove. One end of the lock head 511 is provided with a positioning protrusion 513, which cooperates with the groove 217. The other end of the lock head 511 is provided with a lock handle 512 extending beyond the lock rod buckle 216. The lock head 511 is movably mounted on the lock rod buckle 216. The lock rod buckle 216 is provided with a lock head fixing hole 518, which is located between the lock head 511 and the lock handle 512. When an external force is applied to the lock handle 512, the lock head 511 at the other end can move upward or downward accordingly. A return spring is provided between the locking rod buckle 216 and the lock head 513. The return spring is sleeved and fixed on the return spring mounting post 514. The return spring is used to reset the moved lock head 511. The locking rod buckle 216 is provided with a locking rod movement gap 516. The locking rod can extend and retract at the position of the movement gap 516. The locking rod buckle 216 also includes a locking rod buckle fixing hole 517. The locking rod buckle fixing hole 517 is used to fix the locking rod buckle 216 to the front locking rod 214. That is, the front locking rod 214 and the locking rod buckle 216 are fixedly connected through the locking rod buckle fixing hole 517. The rear locking rod 215 and the locking rod buckle 216 are sleeved through the locking rod fixing groove 515. The groove 217 is located on the rear locking rod 215.

[0042] When the positioning protrusion 513 is assembled with the groove 217, the locking rod buckle 216 is in a locked state, and the locking rod cannot move. Due to the limitation of the locking rod, the connecting rod 211 cannot be folded. When the positioning protrusion 513 is separated from the groove 217, the locking rod buckle 216 is in an unlocked state, and the locking rod can extend and retract laterally. The locking rod limitation on the connecting rod 211 is released, and the connecting rod can be folded and retracted by external force. When the connecting rod is folded, the connecting rod moves outward, and the connecting rod 211 can slide on the support rod 9 through the support rod connector 611.

[0043] The front windshield bracket 1 shown is provided with a front windshield bracket baffle 111, which has a through hole. The front windshield bracket baffle 111 is fixed to the front windshield bracket 1 by a strap. When retracting, the strap and the front windshield bracket baffle 111 can be untied. When in use, the strap and the front windshield bracket can be fixed. The rear axle bracket 2 shown is provided with a rear axle bracket tarpaulin 112, which is fixed to the support rod 9 by a strap or sewing thread. The strap or sewing thread wrapped around the support rod will not affect the extension and retraction of the connecting rod.

[0044] The front windshield bracket 1 shown has an arc-shaped brim 114 above it, which can be used to block sunlight. The lower part of the arc-shaped brim 114 has a window 113, which is fixed to the front windshield bracket 1 by a strap. The window 113 can be opened for ventilation or closed in rainy weather to prevent rain. The front windshield bracket 1 shown has a flexible waterproof cloth 115 below it. The flexible waterproof cloth is made of transparent material, which can increase the rainproof area and is used to cover the feet to prevent rain. The flexible waterproof cloth 115 can also be rolled up and fixed by a strap to provide ventilation in sunny weather.

[0045] The front windshield bracket of this utility model can be telescopically stored via a longitudinal rod, and the rear axle bracket can also be folded for storage. When both the front windshield bracket and the rear axle bracket are folded, the volume can be effectively reduced, making it convenient for packaging and transportation. In addition, the rear axle bracket can be unfolded simply by stretching it at the end of the rear axle bracket with external force until it can no longer be stretched. Then, it can be fixed to the rear seat of the electric vehicle with straps and the locking rod buckle can be locked at the same time.

[0046] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this invention, and no reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame, comprising a front windshield bracket and a rear axle bracket, wherein the rear axle bracket is connected and fixed to the upper part of the front windshield bracket, characterized in that, The front windshield bracket includes a square bracket composed of crossbars and longitudinal bars, wherein the longitudinal bars include telescopic longitudinal bars; The rear axle bracket is composed of intersecting connecting rods. The connecting rods are slidably fixed to the upper crossbar of the front axle bracket. Rivets are provided at the intersections of the connecting rods, support rods are provided at the joints of the connecting rods, and locking rods are located on the connecting rods. The locking rod is equipped with a locking device. When the locking rod is locked, the rear axle bracket cannot be folded. When the locking rod is unlocked, the rear axle bracket can be folded and stored. The awning frame also includes a storage state and a usage state: In the retracted state, the locking rod on the rear axle bracket is in the unlocked state. The rear axle bracket can be retracted by external force by bringing the connecting rods together. After the rear axle bracket is retracted, the longitudinal rod on the front deflector bracket retracts. The rear axle bracket located above the longitudinal rod decreases in height along with the longitudinal rod until the front deflector bracket can no longer retract. In the specified usage state, the front windshield bracket longitudinal rod extends upward until the front windshield bracket can no longer extend. The rear axle bracket can use external force to unfold the connecting rod until the connecting rod can no longer extend outward. The locking rod on the connecting rod is locked, and the rear axle is fixed by straps.

2. The foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front windshield bracket is provided with a support for fixing and a slider for extending and retracting the longitudinal rod.

3. The foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support includes a three-way connector, which connects to a horizontal bar, a vertical bar, and a fixed bar respectively; One end of the fixing rod is sleeved on the tee connector, and the other end is fixed to the electric vehicle with bolts.

4. The foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slider includes a slider body for fitting the longitudinal rod and a sliding member located on the slider body.

5. The foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame according to claim 4, characterized in that, The longitudinal bar includes an outer longitudinal bar and an inner longitudinal bar, which are sleeved together. The vertical rod is provided with a locking buckle for positioning, and the slider is located at the locking buckle position; After the slider on the slider moves, the latch moves inward to unlock, and the outer and inner longitudinal rods can move together.

6. The foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, A two-way connector is provided between the crossbar and the longitudinal bar, and the two-way connector has an installation groove for fitting the crossbar. The crossbar is inserted into the mounting groove inside the two-way connector and fixed with bolts; The lower part of the two-way connector is provided with a plug; The plug on the two-way connector is inserted into the longitudinal rod and fixed with bolts.

7. The foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The crossbar is provided with a connecting rod connector for fixing the connecting rod. The connecting rod connector is sleeved on the crossbar. The connecting rod connector is provided with an outwardly protruding connecting rod support. The connecting rod is fixed to the connecting rod support by rivets. The connecting rod is slidably fixed to the crossbar.

8. The foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rod is provided with a support for fixing the strut, and the support is fixed to the connecting rod by rivets.

9. The foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking rod includes a front locking rod and a rear locking rod, and the locking rod is provided with a locking device for fixing. The locking device includes a locking lever latch, which has a locked state or an unlocked state. In the locked state, the locking lever is fixed to the locking lever, and the locking lever cannot move. In the unlocked state, the locking lever is engaged with the unlocked locking lever, and the front and rear locking levers are movable.

10. The foldable and retractable electric vehicle sunshade frame according to claim 9, characterized in that, The locking rod is provided with a groove for fixing, the groove including a front groove and a rear groove; The locking bar buckle includes a lock head for engaging with a groove. One end of the lock head has a positioning protrusion that engages with the groove. The other end of the lock head has a lock handle that extends beyond the locking bar buckle. The lock head is movably mounted on the locking bar buckle. A return spring is provided between the locking rod buckle and the lock head; When the positioning protrusion is assembled with the groove, the locking rod buckle is in a locked state; When the positioning protrusion separates from the groove, the locking rod buckle is in the unlocked state.

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