A ski rack

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of ski rack, including base, clamping frame and clamping assembly, the clamping assembly includes: first rod body, both ends are fixedly connected with clamping frame;Second rod body, with first rod body parallel arrangement;Slide rail, with both ends of first rod body fixed connection;Sliding mechanism, with both ends of second rod body fixed connection, sliding mechanism and slide rail sliding fit;The sliding mechanism further includes locking piece, slide rail is equipped with limiting piece, the locking piece is movably arranged on sliding mechanism, for limiting or release the relative sliding of sliding mechanism and slide rail.This utility model obtains a kind of ski rack, with following advantages: first rod body and second rod body parallel arrangement and can relatively slide, can adapt to different thickness of ski;The distance between first rod body and second rod body is equal, and the clamping force of ski is uniform;Slide rail provides sliding path, can also play the role of guiding;Locking piece and limiting piece cooperate, the positioning locking of second rod body can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of outdoor equipment accessories technology, and in particular to a ski frame. Background Technology

[0002] With technological advancements, many activities are no longer limited by the environment, such as snow play and skiing, which are considered polar sports. Many businesses are actively developing related facilities, enabling these activities even in subtropical Taiwan. For snow sports enthusiasts, using their preferred sleds or snowboards can lead to better results.

[0003] In the prior art, such as US Patent Publication No. 11491921B1, a ski holder is disclosed, including a frame, a fixing component, a limiting component, and a locking mechanism. The fixing component is disposed on the frame and includes a first bar and a second bar for clamping the ski. The limiting component is disposed on the first bar and has a first limiting portion. The locking mechanism includes a base, a core component, a locking component, and an elastic component. The base is disposed on the second bar and within a first hole. The core component can rotate together with the locking component. However, the first bar and the second bar on this ski holder are hinged, resulting in uneven clamping force on the ski, which can easily cause damage to one side of the ski. Furthermore, when fixing thicker or wider skis, the first bar and the second bar may not be able to clamp properly. Utility Model Content

[0004] One objective of this application is to provide a ski rack that provides uniform clamping force on skis and is well-suited for wide and thick skis.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this application is: a ski frame, comprising: A base for connecting to the rear of the vehicle; The clamping bracket connects to the base; A clamping assembly, connected to a clamping frame, for securing skis; the clamping assembly includes: The first rod has its two ends fixedly connected to the clamping frame; The second rod is arranged parallel to the first rod, and a clamping space is formed between the first rod and the second rod; The slide rail extends along the width of the clamping space and is fixedly connected to both ends of the first rod. The sliding mechanism is fixedly connected to both ends of the second rod, and the sliding mechanism slides in conjunction with the slide rail. The sliding mechanism also includes a locking element, and a limiting element is provided on the slide rail. The locking element is movably disposed on the sliding mechanism to limit or release the relative sliding of the sliding mechanism and the slide rail. In the locked state, the locking element and the limiting element cooperate to limit the sliding mechanism from sliding relative to the slide rail, so as to maintain the relative distance between the first rod and the second rod. In the unlocked state, the locking element disengages from the limiting element to release the sliding restriction on the sliding mechanism.

[0006] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this application are that the first and second rods are arranged in parallel and can slide relative to each other, which can adapt to skis of different thicknesses; the distance between the first and second rods is equal, and the clamping force on the skis is uniform; the slide rail provides a sliding path and also plays a guiding role; the limiting and locking parts cooperate to achieve the positioning and locking of the second rod.

[0007] In some embodiments of this application, the limiting member is a gear slot, the locking member is a buckle, and the sliding mechanism further includes a housing, which is sleeved on the slide rail, and the buckle is disposed on the housing and cooperates with the gear slot.

[0008] Furthermore, the clamping assembly also includes a mounting component, with both ends of the first rod being fixedly connected to the clamping frame via the mounting component, and the slide rail being fixedly connected to the first rod via the mounting component.

[0009] Furthermore, the slide rail includes a positioning rod and a toothed belt, the toothed belt is connected to the positioning rod, one end of the positioning rod is fixedly connected to the mounting component, and the tooth grooves on the toothed belt form a stop groove.

[0010] Furthermore, the buckle is hinged to the housing, and the buckle includes a pressing end and a locking end. The pressing end is located outside the housing, and the locking end is located inside the housing. The locking end is provided with locking teeth that cooperate with the gear slot.

[0011] Furthermore, an elastic element is provided between the locking end and the housing or between the pressing end and the housing to move the locking teeth toward the gear slot.

[0012] Furthermore, the housing is provided with a locking assembly, which includes a locking rod and a lock cylinder for controlling the extension and retraction of the locking rod. The lock cylinder is disposed on the outer surface of the housing, and the buckle also includes a protrusion. In the locked state, the locking rod is engaged with the protrusion.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, the clamping frame includes a first frame and a second frame. The bottom of the first frame and the bottom of the second frame form a closed polygonal structure through a bottom connector. The clamping component is connected to the first frame and the second frame respectively. Both the first frame and the second frame are trapezoidal, and the clamping component is connected to the side of the first frame and the side of the second frame.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom connector is provided with a tray, which is located below the clamping assembly, and the tray is detachably connected to the bottom connector.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, a shelf is provided between the base and the clamping frame, and the upper and lower sides of the shelf are respectively connected to the clamping frame and the base. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model without the base and shelf; Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the sliding mechanism of Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the buckle structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the mounting component and slide rail of Embodiment 1 of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the toothed belt structure of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Clamping frame; 3. Clamping assembly; 4. First frame; 5. Second frame; 6. Bottom connector; 7. First rod; 8. Second rod; 9. Mounting component; 10. Slide rail; 11. Sliding mechanism; 12. Gear slot; 13. Housing; 14. Buckle; 15. Pressing end; 16. Locking end; 17. Locking tooth; 18. Elastic element; 19. Locking rod; 20. Lock cylinder; 21. Protrusion; 22. Shelf; 23. Tray; 24. Positioning rod; 25. Toothed belt. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this disclosure, the following detailed, clear, and complete description of this disclosure is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it.

[0019] In the description of this application, the use of "first" and "second" is for the purpose of distinguishing technical features only, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated or the order of the technical features indicated.

[0020] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of this application, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They 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. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0021] Example 1: This embodiment provides a ski rack, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, it includes: Base 1, for connection to the rear of the vehicle; Clamping bracket 2 is used to provide a position for placing skis; Clamping assembly 3, connected to clamping frame 2, is used to fix skis; The clamping frame 2 is connected to the base 1. The clamping frame 2 includes a first frame 4 and a second frame 5. The bottom of the first frame 4 and the bottom of the second frame 5 form a closed polygonal structure through a bottom connector 6. The clamping assembly 3 is connected to the first frame 4 and the second frame 5 respectively. The clamping assembly 3 includes a first rod 7 and a second rod 8 that can be relatively close to or far away from each other. The first rod 7 and the second rod 8 are arranged in parallel, and a clamping space for accommodating the skis is formed between the first rod 7 and the second rod 8. In this embodiment, the first frame 4 and the second frame 5 are arranged in parallel. Both the first frame 4 and the second frame 5 are closed structures, that is, the ends of the frames are connected to ensure the structural strength of the frames. The clamping assembly 3 is located above the bottom connector 6, and the first rod 7 and the second rod 8 are located on the outside of the clamping frame 2.

[0022] The first frame 4, the second frame 5, and the bottom connector 6 form a closed polygonal structure, resulting in high structural strength at the bottom of the clamping frame 2. The clamping assembly 3 connects the first frame 4 and the second frame 5, further enhancing the upper structural strength of the first frame 4 and the second frame 5, thus ensuring the overall structural strength of the clamping frame 2. The first rod 7 and the second rod 8 are arranged parallel to each other, ensuring equal distances between them and uniform clamping force on the skis, making it suitable for skis of different thicknesses. When it is necessary to fix the skis, place the skis between the first rod 7 and the second rod 8, and adjust the position of the second rod 8 to clamp the skis securely.

[0023] To ensure the reliability of the clamping assembly 3, the clamping assembly 3 also includes a mounting piece 9, a slide rail 10, and a sliding mechanism 11. The two ends of the first rod 7 are fixedly connected to the first frame 4 and the second frame 5 respectively via the mounting piece 9. The slide rail 10 extends along the width of the clamping space and is fixedly connected to the mounting piece 9. The sliding mechanism 11 is fixedly connected to both ends of the second rod 8, and the sliding mechanism 11 slides in cooperation with the slide rail 10. The two ends of the first rod 7 are fixedly connected to the first frame 4 and the second frame 5 respectively, forming a robust closed polygonal structure. This makes the clamping frame 2 a three-dimensional frame structure composed of multiple closed polygons, improving the overall structural strength. The mounting piece 9 is used to fix the first rod 7 and the slide rail 10. The slide rail 10 provides a sliding path and also serves as a guide. The width of the clamping space is the distance between the first rod 7 and the second rod 8. The sliding mechanism 11 cooperates with the slide rail 10. By sliding along the slide rail 10, the second rod 8 moves relative to the first rod 7, thereby adjusting the distance between the first rod 7 and the second rod 8 to accommodate skis of different thicknesses.

[0024] In order to ensure that the second rod 8 can be precisely locked, such as Figure 3 , Figure 6 As shown, the slide rail 10 is provided with at least one stop groove 12. The sliding mechanism 11 includes a housing 13 and a buckle 14. The housing 13 is sleeved on the slide rail 10 and fixedly connected to the second rod 8. The buckle 14 is disposed on the housing 13 and cooperates with the stop groove 12. The buckle 14 is used to restrict or release the relative sliding between the sliding mechanism 11 and the slide rail 10. The stop groove 12 cooperates with the buckle 14 to realize the positioning and locking of the second rod 8. When the second rod 8 moves to a predetermined position, the buckle 14 can be embedded in the corresponding stop groove 12, thereby restricting the sliding mechanism 11 from sliding relative to the slide rail 10, realizing the position locking of the second rod 8, so as to maintain the relative distance between the first rod 7 and the second rod 8 and enter the locked state. In the unlocked state, the buckle 14 disengages from the stop groove 12 to release the sliding restriction on the sliding mechanism 11. The housing 13 is fitted onto the slide rail 10, which can restrict the movement of the sliding mechanism 11, allowing it to move only along the slide rail 10, thus ensuring reliable movement.

[0025] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, the slide rail 10 includes a positioning rod 24 and a toothed belt 25. The toothed belt 25 is fixedly connected to the positioning rod 24. One end of the positioning rod 24 is fixedly connected to the mounting part 9. The tooth grooves on the toothed belt 25 form a stop groove 12, which realizes multi-level adjustment and reduces the processing difficulty of the slide rail 10.

[0026] As another preferred embodiment, the toothed belt 25 and the positioning rod 24 are detachably connected, such as by bolts or clips. When the user needs to load skis of different widths or types in different seasons, the bolts can be unscrewed or the clips opened to remove the original toothed belt 25 with a tooth pitch and replace it with a toothed belt 25 with a denser or sparser tooth pitch, thereby making the locking position of the clip 14 more flexible. If the stop groove 12 on the toothed belt 25 is worn and deformed due to long-term engagement, the user only needs to purchase and replace the new toothed belt 25, without having to replace the entire expensive positioning rod 24 and mounting assembly 9, which significantly reduces after-sales maintenance costs.

[0027] For the structural reliability of snap 14, such as Figure 4 As shown, the buckle 14 is hinged to the housing 13. The buckle 14 includes a pressing end 15 and a locking end 16. The pressing end 15 is located outside the housing 13, and the locking end 16 is located inside the housing 13. The locking end 16 is provided with locking teeth 17 that cooperate with the gear position groove 12. The locking end 16 is used to cooperate with the gear position groove 12 for locking, that is, the locking teeth 17 are engaged in the gear position groove 12 to achieve locking. The pressing end 15 is used to control the locking end 16. When it is necessary to adjust the position of the second rod 8, an external force is applied to the pressing end 15, causing the buckle 14 to rotate around the hinge point, driving the locking teeth 17 on the locking end 16 to disengage from the gear position groove 12. At this time, the sliding mechanism 11 can slide freely along the slide rail 10.

[0028] To ensure reliable locking of the locking teeth 17 and the gear slot 12, an elastic element 18 is provided between the locking end 16 and the housing 13, or between the pressing end 15 and the housing 13, to allow the locking teeth 17 to move toward the gear slot 12. The elastic element 18 ensures that when the user releases the pressing end 15, the latch 14 automatically resets, and the locking teeth 17 re-engage into the corresponding gear slot 12 on the slide rail 10, achieving quick and reliable positioning and locking. Simultaneously, when the user applies the pressing end 15, they must overcome the elastic force of the elastic element 18, preventing accidental triggering. This structure is not only easy to operate but also ensures the stability of the clamping force, preventing the skis from loosening due to vibration during transportation.

[0029] In this embodiment, the elastic element 18 is a spring or an elastic object that can realize the automatic reset and locking function of the locking teeth 17.

[0030] To prevent ski theft, the sliding mechanism 11 also includes a locking component located on the housing 13. The locking component includes a locking lever 19 and a lock cylinder 20 that controls the extension and retraction of the locking lever 19. The lock cylinder 20 is disposed on the outer surface of the housing 13. The latch 14 also includes a protrusion 21. In the locked state, the locking lever 19 is engaged with the protrusion 21. Specifically, when the latch 14 is locked, the locking teeth 17 are fully embedded in the stop groove 12, and the protrusion 21 moves to the position corresponding to the locking lever 19. The user operates the lock cylinder 20 with a key or password, driving the locking lever 19 to extend and press against the protrusion 21, thereby restricting the latch 14 from rotating around the hinge point. Since the latch 14 cannot rotate, the locking teeth 17 on the locking end 16 cannot disengage from the stop groove 12, thus fixing the sliding mechanism 11 in the current stop position of the slide rail 10, preventing others from unlocking the sliding mechanism 11 by pressing the pressing end 15, effectively improving the anti-theft performance of the ski rack. When it is necessary to unlock the anti-theft lock and adjust the position, the user must first operate the lock cylinder 20 to retract the lock rod 19, thereby releasing the restriction on the protrusion 21, and then press the pressing end 15 to perform normal unlocking and sliding operations.

[0031] To facilitate the placement of skis, both the first frame 4 and the second frame 5 are trapezoidal. The clamping assembly 3 is connected to the sides of the first frame 4 and the second frame 5, with the sides of the first frame 4 and the second frame 5 arranged opposite each other. The top width of the first frame 4 and the second frame 5 is smaller than the bottom width, creating a structure that is narrower at the top and wider at the bottom when the two frames are placed side by side. This facilitates the tilting of the skis, and the wider bottom also increases overall stability. The two ends of the first pole 7 are fixedly connected to the sides of the first frame 4 and the second frame 5 respectively via mounting parts 9, ensuring a secure connection between the first frame 4 and the second frame 5. Furthermore, the trapezoidal frame design also helps to reduce the frontal area, thereby reducing wind resistance and noise during vehicle operation.

[0032] To ensure more reliable ski securing, the clamping components 3 are spaced apart along the sides of the frame. Preferably, four clamping components 3 are provided: two on each side of the first frame 4 and two on each side of the second frame 5, corresponding to the front and rear ends of the ski, respectively, thus forming a multi-point support structure. When the ski is placed, the clamping components 3 at different heights can simultaneously abut against both ends of the ski, effectively distributing the fixing stress and preventing excessive force at a single point from causing deformation or loosening of the ski. Furthermore, the cooperation of multiple clamping components 3 can accommodate skis of different lengths and curvatures, ensuring that the ski remains stable even under high-speed vehicle travel or bumpy road conditions, preventing displacement or detachment due to vibration, further improving safety and reliability.

[0033] Of course, the number of clamping components 3 can be set according to the actual situation. For example, the number of clamping components 3 on each side can be one, two, three or more.

[0034] To improve structural strength, a shelf 22 is provided between the base 1 and the clamping frame 2. The upper and lower surfaces of the shelf 22 are connected to the clamping frame 2 and the base 1, respectively. The shelf 22 has a frame structure, with its upper surface fitting against the lower surface of the clamping frame 2, and the two are connected by bolts. The shelf 22 not only serves as a connection and support but also enhances the structural rigidity between the base 1 and the clamping frame 2, preventing deformation when bearing heavy objects or subjected to impact.

[0035] In this embodiment, the storage rack 22 can be tilted via the base 1 to facilitate opening the vehicle's trunk; the base 1 is a prior art, such as the base in Chinese Invention Patent Publication No. CN117416283B.

[0036] To improve practicality, the bottom connector 6 is equipped with a tray 23, which is located below the clamping assembly 3 and is detachably connected to the bottom connector 6. The design of the tray 23 allows the ski rack to also be used to transport other sports equipment such as fishing rods. When used to transport fishing rods, the bottom of the rod can be placed on the tray 23. The tray 23 and the bottom connector 6 are detachably connected, allowing users to install or remove the tray 23 as needed. The detachable connection can be achieved through snap-fit ​​connections or bolt connections, etc.

[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A ski frame, characterized in that, include: Base (1), for connection to the rear of the vehicle; The clamping frame (2) is connected to the base (1); A clamping assembly (3), connected to a clamping frame (2), is used to secure the skis; the clamping assembly (3) includes: The first rod (7) is fixedly connected to the clamping frame (2) at both ends; The second rod (8) is arranged parallel to the first rod (7), and a clamping space is formed between the first rod (7) and the second rod (8); The slide rail (10) extends along the width direction of the clamping space and is fixedly connected to both ends of the first rod (7); The sliding mechanism (11) is fixedly connected to both ends of the second rod (8), and the sliding mechanism (11) is slidably engaged with the slide rail (10); The sliding mechanism (11) also includes a locking member. A limiting member is provided on the slide rail (10). The locking member is movably disposed on the sliding mechanism (11) to limit or release the relative sliding of the sliding mechanism (11) and the slide rail (10). In the locked state, the locking member and the limiting member cooperate to limit the sliding mechanism (11) from sliding relative to the slide rail (10) to maintain the relative distance between the first rod (7) and the second rod (8). In the unlocked state, the locking member disengages from the limiting member to release the sliding restriction on the sliding mechanism (11).

2. A ski frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting component is a gear slot (12), the locking component is a buckle (14), and the sliding mechanism (11) also includes a housing (13). The housing (13) is sleeved on the slide rail (10), and the buckle (14) is set on the housing (13). The buckle (14) cooperates with the gear slot (12).

3. A ski frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (3) also includes a mounting component (9). The two ends of the first rod (7) are fixedly connected to the clamping frame (2) through the mounting component (9), and the slide rail (10) is fixedly connected to the first rod (7) through the mounting component (9).

4. A ski frame according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slide rail (10) includes a positioning rod (24) and a toothed belt (25). The toothed belt (25) is connected to the positioning rod (24). One end of the positioning rod (24) is fixedly connected to the mounting component (9). The toothed grooves on the toothed belt (25) form a stop groove (12).

5. A ski frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, The buckle (14) is hinged to the housing (13). The buckle (14) includes a pressing end (15) and a locking end (16). The pressing end (15) is located outside the housing (13), and the locking end (16) is located inside the housing (13). The locking end (16) is provided with locking teeth (17) that cooperate with the gear slot (12).

6. A ski frame according to claim 5, characterized in that, An elastic element (18) is provided between the locking end (16) and the housing (13) or between the pressing end (15) and the housing (13) for moving the locking teeth (17) toward the gear slot (12).

7. A ski frame according to claim 5, characterized in that, The housing (13) is provided with a locking assembly, which includes a locking rod (19) and a lock cylinder (20) for controlling the extension and retraction of the locking rod (19). The lock cylinder (20) is disposed on the outer surface of the housing (13). The buckle (14) also includes a protrusion (21). In the locked state, the locking rod (19) is in contact with the protrusion (21).

8. A ski frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping frame (2) includes a first frame (4) and a second frame (5). The bottom of the first frame (4) and the bottom of the second frame (5) form a closed polygonal structure through a bottom connector (6). The clamping component (3) is connected to the first frame (4) and the second frame (5) respectively. The first frame (4) and the second frame (5) are both trapezoidal. The clamping component (3) is connected to the side of the first frame (4) and the side of the second frame (5).

9. A ski frame according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bottom connector (6) is provided with a tray (23), which is located below the clamping assembly (3). The tray (23) is detachably connected to the bottom connector (6).

10. A ski frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, A shelf (22) is provided between the base (1) and the clamping frame (2), and the upper and lower sides of the shelf (22) are connected to the clamping frame (2) and the base (1) respectively.

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