A spare tire mounting rack for a pickup truck and a pickup truck

CN224929122UActive Publication Date: 2026-11-03重庆长安凯程汽车科技有限公司
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Application Number
CN202522201721.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-17
Publication Date
2026-11-03
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-17

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing spare tire mounting racks for pickup trucks occupy cargo space and require frequent removal, causing inconvenience.

Method used

Design a tiltable and rotatable support unit, including a mounting bracket body, a support unit and a locking assembly. The support unit can switch between a storage position and a support position. When a spare tire is not needed, the support unit is hidden in the storage slot, and when needed, it is unfolded to provide installation space.

Benefits of technology

It enables the support unit to be hidden when the spare tire is not needed, saving cargo space, providing sufficient installation space when installing the spare tire, and the locking component fixes the bracket to prevent shaking, and is compatible with spare tires of different sizes.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of spare tire mounting rack and pick-up truck of pick-up truck, belong to pick-up truck technical field, including mounting rack body, support unit and locking assembly, mounting rack body is provided with storage groove and connecting portion, support unit includes support and installation assembly, support is connected in mounting rack body with pitch rotation, to make support unit can be switched between storage position and support position, when support unit is in storage position, support unit is located in storage groove, when support unit is in support position, support unit exits storage groove, locking assembly is used to lock support unit in specified support position.The utility model, by setting storage groove in mounting rack body, when not needing spare tire, support unit is hidden in storage groove, mounting rack body does not need to be disassembled, can save the space in pick-up truck carriage, with good practicability;When needing to install spare tire, support unit is set up vertically or obliquely, provides the installation space of spare tire.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of pickup truck technology, and in particular to a spare tire mounting bracket for a pickup truck and a pickup truck. Background Technology

[0002] Cars are usually equipped with a spare tire to prevent the vehicle from stopping due to tire failure during driving and to ensure the vehicle continues to operate normally. However, for cargo vehicles such as pickup trucks, the rear of the vehicle usually has a cargo bed door that needs to be opened or closed, making it inconvenient to place a spare tire.

[0003] Currently, there are mounting brackets installed in the pickup truck bed, but they occupy space in the pickup truck bed. When a spare tire is needed, the brackets need to be installed in advance, and when a spare tire is not needed, the mounting brackets need to be removed, which is time-consuming and laborious. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model provides a spare tire mounting rack for pickup trucks and a pickup truck, to solve the technical problem that the spare tire mounting rack body occupies space in the pickup truck bed, and needs to be installed in advance when a spare tire is needed, and disassembled when a spare tire is not needed, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive.

[0005] This utility model provides a spare tire mounting bracket for pickup trucks, comprising: Mounting frame body, the mounting frame body is provided with a storage slot and a connection part for connecting with the cargo box of a pickup truck; A support unit, the support unit including a bracket and a mounting assembly for mounting a spare tire, the mounting assembly being connected to the bracket; The bracket is rotatably connected to the mounting frame body so that the support unit can switch between a storage position and a support position. When the support unit is in the storage position, the support unit is located in the storage slot. When the support unit is in the support position, the support unit is removed from the storage slot. A locking assembly is used to lock the support unit in a designated support position.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting bracket body has a first end and a second end along the width direction of the pickup truck, and the first end and the second end of the mounting bracket body are both provided with the connecting portion, and the storage groove is located between the first end and the second end of the mounting bracket body.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the mounting assembly includes a mounting component and an adjusting component. The mounting component is rotatably mounted on a bracket and is used to mount a spare tire. The adjusting component is used to adjust the rotation angle of the mounting component relative to the bracket.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the adjusting component includes an adjusting disc and an adjusting rod. The adjusting disc is mounted on the bracket via a rotating shaft. The mounting component is connected to the adjusting disc. An adjusting hole is provided on the adjusting disc in the circumferential direction with the rotating shaft as the center. The adjusting rod is parallel to the rotating shaft and passes through the bracket and through the adjusting hole.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, one end of the bracket is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket body, the other end of the bracket is provided with a mounting groove, the mounting component is a mounting plate, the adjusting plate is perpendicular to the mounting plate, and the adjusting plate is located in the mounting groove.

[0010] In one embodiment of this utility model, the mounting plate has a circular structure and is provided with a plurality of waist-shaped fixing holes for fixing the spare tire.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the locking assembly includes a locking frame, a tension rod, and a clamping component. The locking frame is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket body, the clamping component is connected to the first end of the tension rod and clamps the clamping component on the bracket, and the second end of the tension rod is threadedly connected to the locking frame.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the bracket is provided with an elongated limiting groove along the pitch direction, the tension rod passes through the limiting groove, the clamping component includes two sleeves sleeved on the tension rod, the two sleeves are respectively clamped on both sides of the bracket, and the second end of the tension rod is threadedly engaged with the locking frame and locked by a nut.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, the mounting bracket body is further provided with a weight reduction structure.

[0014] This application also provides a pickup truck, including the above-mentioned spare tire mounting bracket for a pickup truck, wherein the spare tire mounting bracket is disposed on the floor inside the pickup truck's cargo box.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model proposes a spare tire mounting bracket for pickup trucks and a pickup truck. The bracket is hinged to the mounting bracket body. By setting a storage slot in the mounting bracket body, when the spare tire is not needed, the bracket and mounting components can be hidden in the storage slot without disassembling the mounting bracket body, thus saving space in the pickup truck bed and having good practicality. When the spare tire needs to be installed, the bracket and mounting components are detached from the storage slot. The bracket is in an upright or tilted state, providing space for the mounting components to install the spare tire, thereby completing the installation of the spare tire. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application. It is obvious that the drawings described below are merely some embodiments of this application, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any inventive effort.

[0017] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a second-view structure provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 1. Mounting bracket body; 101. Storage slot; 102. Connecting part; 2. Bracket; 201. Mounting slot; 3. Mounting assembly; 301. Adjusting component; 3011. Adjusting plate; 3012. Adjusting rod; 302. Mounting component; 303. Adjusting hole; 304. Waist-shaped fixing hole; 4. Locking assembly; 411. Sleeve; 401. Locking bracket; 402. Tensioning rod; 403. Limiting slot. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments. Various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. In the absence of conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0020] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in the following embodiments are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. The drawings only show the components related to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components. In actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0021] In the following description, numerous details are explored to provide a more thorough explanation of embodiments of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other embodiments, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form rather than in detail to avoid obscuring embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] Please see Figure 1, Figure 1 A spare tire mounting bracket for a pickup truck, provided in one embodiment of the present invention, includes a mounting bracket body 1, a support unit, and a locking assembly 4. The mounting bracket body 1 is provided with a storage slot 101 and a connecting part 102 for connecting to the pickup truck bed. The mounting bracket body 1 is connected to the pickup truck bed through the connecting part 102. The connecting part 102 can be a welded structure, and the mounting bracket body 1 and the pickup truck bed can be connected by welding or by a threaded structure, and the mounting bracket body 1 and the pickup truck bed can be connected by screwing.

[0023] The support unit has a storage position and a support position, and can switch between the two. The support unit includes a bracket 2 and a mounting assembly 3, which are connected. The bracket 2 is rotatably mounted on the mounting frame body 1. The support unit rotates around the hinge point between the bracket 2 and the mounting frame body 1, thereby enabling the support unit to switch between the storage and support positions. The mounting assembly 3 is used to mount a spare tire, and a locking assembly 4 is mounted on the mounting frame body 1 and used to fix the support unit in the designated support position.

[0024] When the pickup truck does not need to carry a spare tire, the support unit is in the storage position, located in the storage slot 101, and is in a folded-down state. The bracket 2 and the mounting component 3 are attached to the bottom of the truck bed. The bracket 2, the mounting component 3, and the mounting frame body 1 form a whole, which does not occupy extra space in the pickup truck bed and does not require frequent installation or disassembly, thus improving the convenience of use. When the pickup truck needs to carry a spare tire, the support unit is in the support position. The support unit is out of the storage slot 101 and is in an upright or tilted state, providing sufficient installation space so that the spare tire can be installed on the mounting component 3.

[0025] In this embodiment, the locking component 4 can lock the bracket 2, thereby fixing the bracket 2 and preventing it from shaking and causing abnormal noise or colliding with other parts of the vehicle while the pickup truck is in motion. Since the bracket 2 is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket body 1, the tilt angle of the bracket 2 can be adjusted to accommodate spare tires of different sizes, thereby improving the adaptability of the spare tire mounting bracket to different spare tires.

[0026] Specifically, in one optional embodiment of this application, the mounting bracket body 1 has a first end and a second end along the width direction of the pickup truck. Both the first and second ends of the mounting bracket body 1 are provided with connecting portions 102, and a storage groove 101 is located between the first and second ends of the mounting bracket body 1. In this embodiment, the connecting portion 102 is a screw-in structure, and both the first and second ends of the mounting bracket body 1 are provided with multiple screw-in structures. Screw-in structures have advantages such as simple structure, ease of processing and disassembly, which helps reduce product costs and improves the convenience of installing and disassembling the mounting bracket body 1.

[0027] Please see Figure 2 Specifically, in one optional embodiment of this application, the mounting component 3 includes an adjusting component 301 and a mounting component 302 fixedly connected. The mounting component 302 is used to mount the spare tire, and it is rotatably mounted on the bracket 2 via the adjusting component 301. By rotating the adjusting component 301, the tilt angle between the adjusting component 301 and the mounting component 302 can be controlled. A larger tilt angle allows for the mounting of a larger spare tire, further improving the adaptability of the spare tire mounting bracket to pickup truck spare tires.

[0028] In this embodiment, the adjusting component 301 and the mounting component 302 are connected by welding, which makes the connection between the adjusting component 301 and the mounting component 302 more stable.

[0029] Specifically, in one optional embodiment of this application, the adjusting component 301 includes an adjusting disk 3011 and an adjusting rod 3012. The adjusting disk 3011 has a semi-circular structure and is mounted on a bracket via a rotating shaft. Multiple adjusting holes 303 are provided on the adjusting disk 3011 around the rotating shaft in a circumferential direction. The multiple adjusting holes 303 are arranged in a semi-circular pattern around the rotating shaft. The adjusting rod 3012 passes through different adjusting holes 303, thereby fixing the adjusting disk 3011 at different tilt angles.

[0030] In this embodiment, the adjusting disk 3011 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the bracket 2; or the adjusting disk 3011 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the bracket 2; or the adjusting disk 3011 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the bracket 2. No limitation is imposed in this embodiment.

[0031] Specifically, in one optional embodiment of this application, one end of the bracket 2 is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket body 1, and the other end of the bracket 2 is provided with a mounting groove 201. Rotating holes are provided on the inner walls of the opposite sides of the mounting groove 201. The two ends of the rotating shaft are set in the rotating holes. The mounting component 302 is a mounting plate. The mounting plate and the adjusting plate 3011 are vertically fixedly connected. The adjusting plate 3011 is set in the mounting groove 201 through the rotating shaft. The mounting groove 201 is opened on the bracket 2, and the adjusting plate 3011 is set in the mounting groove, which can save the installation space of the adjusting plate 3011. At the same time, the limiting effect of the rotating shaft is better, avoiding the rotating shaft from sliding out and causing the spare tire to collide with other structures in the pickup truck bed.

[0032] Specifically, in one optional embodiment of this application, the mounting plate has a circular structure and is provided with a plurality of waist-shaped fixing holes 304 for fixing the spare tire. The length direction of the waist-shaped fixing holes 304 is consistent with the radial direction of the mounting plate, and the plurality of waist-shaped fixing holes 304 are arranged in a circle. The spare tire is fixed through the waist-shaped fixing holes 304, and different models of spare tires can be fixed. By adjusting the position of the bolts passing through the waist-shaped fixing holes 304, different models of spare tires can be fixed.

[0033] Specifically, in one optional embodiment of this application, the locking assembly 4 includes a locking frame 401, a tension rod 402, and a clamping component. The locking frame 401 is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket body 1. The clamping component is connected to the first end of the tension rod 402 and clamps onto the bracket 2. The second end of the tension rod 402 is threadedly connected to the locking frame 401. The locking assembly 4 fixes the bracket 2 to prevent the bracket 2 from shaking and causing abnormal noise or collision when the pickup truck is driving.

[0034] Specifically, in one optional embodiment of this application, a long, narrow limiting groove 403 is provided on the bracket 2 along the pitch direction. The limiting groove 403 is located at the lower part of the bracket, and the first end of the tension rod 402 passes through the limiting groove 403 and protrudes outwards. The clamping component includes two sleeves 411 sleeved on the tension rod 402. The diameter of the two sleeves 411 is larger than the width of the limiting groove 403. The two sleeves are respectively clamped on both sides of the bracket 2. The two sleeves 411 are movably disposed on the tension rod 402, thereby fixing the bracket 2 at different positions on the tension rod 402. When the bracket 2 moves in the pitch direction, the limiting groove 403 moves relative to the tension rod 402. When the bracket 2 moves to a designated position, the bracket 2 is fixed by the sleeves 411, thus improving the applicability.

[0035] In this embodiment, both sleeves 411 are threadedly engaged with the tension rod 402, which is a threaded rod. Both sleeves 411 are provided with internal threads. By rotating the sleeves 411, the position of the sleeves 411 on the tension rod 402 can be adjusted. The rotation adjustment method makes operation easier.

[0036] Specifically, in an optional embodiment of this application, the mounting frame body 1 is further provided with a weight reduction structure. In this embodiment, the weight reduction structure is a weight reduction groove and a weight reduction hole. The weight reduction groove is connected to the storage groove 101, and the weight reduction hole is located on the mounting frame body 1. The weight reduction groove and the weight reduction hole can reduce the weight of the mounting frame body 1.

[0037] This application also provides a pickup truck, including the above-mentioned spare tire mounting bracket for a pickup truck, wherein the spare tire mounting bracket is disposed on the floor inside the pickup truck's cargo box.

[0038] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this utility model should still be covered by the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A spare tire mounting bracket for a pickup truck, characterized in that, include: The mounting bracket body is provided with a storage slot and a connection part for connecting to the cargo box of a pickup truck; A support unit, the support unit including a bracket and a mounting assembly for mounting a spare tire, the mounting assembly being connected to the bracket; The bracket is rotatably connected to the mounting frame body so that the support unit can switch between a storage position and a support position. When the support unit is in the storage position, the support unit is located in the storage slot. When the support unit is in the support position, the support unit is removed from the storage slot. A locking assembly is used to lock the support unit in a designated support position.

2. The spare tire mounting bracket for a pickup truck according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting bracket body has a first end and a second end along the width direction of the pickup truck, and the first end and the second end of the mounting bracket body are both provided with the connecting part, and the storage slot is located between the first end and the second end of the mounting bracket body.

3. The spare tire mounting bracket for a pickup truck according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting assembly includes a mounting component and an adjusting component. The mounting component is rotatably mounted on a bracket and is used to mount a spare tire. The adjusting component is used to adjust the rotation angle of the mounting component relative to the bracket.

4. The spare tire mounting bracket for a pickup truck according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjusting component includes an adjusting disc and an adjusting rod. The adjusting disc is mounted on the bracket via a rotating shaft. The mounting component is connected to the adjusting disc. An adjusting hole is provided on the adjusting disc in the circumferential direction with the rotating shaft as the center. The adjusting rod is parallel to the rotating shaft, passes through the bracket, and passes through the adjusting hole.

5. A spare tire mounting bracket for a pickup truck according to claim 4, characterized in that: One end of the bracket is rotatably connected to the mounting frame body, and the other end of the bracket is provided with a mounting groove. The mounting component is a mounting plate, and the adjusting plate is perpendicular to the mounting plate and is located in the mounting groove.

6. A spare tire mounting bracket for a pickup truck according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting plate has a circular structure and is provided with multiple waist-shaped fixing holes for fixing the spare tire.

7. A spare tire mounting bracket for a pickup truck according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a locking frame, a tension rod, and a clamping component. The locking frame is fixedly connected to the mounting bracket body. The clamping component is connected to the first end of the tension rod and clamps onto the bracket. The second end of the tension rod is threadedly connected to the locking frame.

8. A spare tire mounting bracket for a pickup truck according to claim 7, characterized in that: The bracket has an elongated limiting groove along the pitch direction. The tension rod passes through the limiting groove. The clamping component includes two sleeves sleeved on the tension rod. The two sleeves are respectively clamped on both sides of the bracket. The second end of the tension rod is threaded into the locking frame and locked by a nut.

9. A spare tire mounting bracket for a pickup truck according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that: The mounting bracket body is also equipped with a weight reduction structure.

10. A pickup truck, characterized in that, The invention includes a spare tire mounting bracket for a pickup truck as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the spare tire mounting bracket for the pickup truck is disposed on the floor inside the cargo box of the pickup truck.