Rain cover components for vehicles and vehicles

Abstract

This application discloses a rain canopy assembly for a vehicle and a vehicle. The rain canopy assembly includes a base, an unfolding bracket, and a rain canopy. The base is adapted to be fixed to the vehicle, and the unfolding bracket is disposed on the base. The unfolding bracket is telescopically configured to switch between an unfolded state and a retracted state. The rain canopy is linked to the unfolding bracket. The rain canopy expands and covers at least part of the top space of the vehicle as the unfolding bracket unfolds. When the unfolding bracket is retracted to the retracted state, the rain canopy moves and folds with the unfolding bracket, which can improve the convenience of the rain canopy assembly.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle canopies, and more particularly to a rain canopy assembly for vehicles and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, users' demands for the convenience and multifunctionality of equipment continue to rise. Camping requires carrying a separate awning for sun and rain protection, while car covers are needed to protect the vehicle body in rainy or snowy weather, leading to inconvenience in carrying, large storage space requirements, and increased costs. In existing technologies, camping awnings and car rain shelters are designed independently. Camping awnings use a foldable bracket and waterproof fabric structure, requiring manual assembly; car rain shelters are disposable or reusable materials covering the vehicle body, requiring separate purchase and storage, resulting in cumbersome installation and additional space requirements. Therefore, improving the convenience of rain shelter components has become the technical problem this application aims to solve. Utility Model Content

[0003] This application aims to at least address one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, one objective of this application is to provide a rain canopy assembly for vehicles that improves the convenience of the rain canopy assembly.

[0004] This application also proposes a vehicle having the aforementioned rain canopy assembly.

[0005] A rain canopy assembly for a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application includes: a base adapted to be fixed to a vehicle; an unfolding bracket disposed on the base, the unfolding bracket being extendable and retractable to switch between an unfolded state and a retracted state; and a rain canopy linked to the unfolding bracket, the rain canopy expanding to cover at least a portion of the top space of the vehicle as the unfolding bracket unfolds, and the rain canopy moving and folding with the unfolding bracket when the unfolding bracket retracts to the retracted state.

[0006] According to the embodiments of this application, the rain canopy assembly for vehicles is fixed to the vehicle via a base, forming an integrated layout. This eliminates the need to carry the entire rain canopy assembly separately, reducing the burden from the outset. The retractable support frame allows for switching between extended and retracted states. Combined with the linkage between the rain canopy and the support frame, the rain canopy assembly can be expanded and folded simply by extending or retracting the support frame, eliminating the need for manual disassembly or assembly of multiple independent parts. This significantly simplifies the installation and storage process, effectively solving the problem of cumbersome installation in existing technologies. When the support frame retracts to the retracted state, the rain canopy moves and folds synchronously with the support frame, creating a compact structure when not in use. This eliminates the need for separate storage space, solving the problems of large space occupation and inconvenience caused by separate storage of traditional independent sunroofs and car rain canopies. Meanwhile, once unfolded, the rain canopy can cover at least part of the vehicle's top space, providing sunshade and rain protection in camping scenarios, replacing traditional independent awnings, and protecting the vehicle body in rainy or snowy weather, replacing separate car covers. This multi-functional reuse of a single device improves the ease of use of the rain canopy component.

[0007] According to some embodiments of this application, a rain shelter assembly for a vehicle includes an unfolding support comprising: a first support rod, one end of which is connected to a base and the other end of which is connected to the rain shelter; and a second support rod, which is hinged to the first support rod, one end of which is connected to the rain shelter and the other end of which is connected to the base; wherein the angle between the first support rod and the second support rod is adjustable, increasing the angle between the first support rod and the second support rod in the unfolding state to unfold the rain shelter, and decreasing the angle between the first support rod and the second support rod in the folded state to fold the rain shelter.

[0008] According to some embodiments of this application, a rain canopy assembly for a vehicle has a base with a support frame that is hinged to the hinge point of a first strut and a second strut.

[0009] According to some embodiments of this application, a rain shelter assembly for a vehicle has a support frame that is telescopically oriented in the height direction; or, a support rod is provided between the first support rod, the second support rod, and the rain shelter, respectively, and is hinged to the first support rod and the second support rod. The angle between the first support rod and the second support rod is increased to reduce the height of the rain shelter, and the angle between the first support rod and the second support rod is decreased to increase the height of the rain shelter.

[0010] A rain shelter assembly for a vehicle according to some embodiments of this application includes: an outer frame connected to a deployment support and movable with the deployment support to be deployed or retracted; and a tarpaulin disposed on the outer frame and deployed or retracted with the outer frame.

[0011] The rain canopy assembly for a vehicle according to some embodiments of this application further includes: a telescopic curtain, which is retractably disposed at the edge of an outer frame, wherein the telescopic curtain is in an unfolded state with an unfolding support, and the telescopic curtain is adapted to extend to the outside of the vehicle.

[0012] The rain shelter assembly for vehicles according to some embodiments of this application further includes: a telescopic curtain support rod, one end of which is connected to a telescopic curtain and the other end of which is adapted to support the ground.

[0013] A rain canopy assembly for a vehicle according to some embodiments of this application further includes: a drive device disposed on a base and linked to an unfolding bracket, the drive device being adapted to drive the unfolding bracket to actively switch between an unfolded state and a retracted state.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, a rain canopy assembly for a vehicle is provided with a locking member on the unfolding bracket, which locks the shape of the unfolding bracket when it is in the unfolded state.

[0015] The vehicle according to an embodiment of this application is briefly described below.

[0016] The vehicle according to the embodiments of this application includes a rain canopy component of any of the above embodiments. Since the vehicle according to this embodiment is equipped with the rain canopy component of any of the above embodiments, the vehicle according to this application, through the integrated fixation of the rain canopy component to the vehicle, provides built-in sunshade, rain protection, and vehicle body protection functions. Users do not need to carry or transport separate awnings and car covers, significantly improving the convenience of vehicle use in outdoor scenarios. The telescopic design of the unfolding bracket and the linkage structure of the rain canopy allow vehicle users to quickly switch between the unfolded and retracted states of the component without complex assembly operations, simply by extending or retracting the bracket. This adapts to the roof space coverage needs during camping and the vehicle body protection needs in rainy and snowy weather, achieving multi-functional reuse of a single component and expanding the vehicle's adaptability to outdoor use scenarios. The compact folding structure of the rain canopy component in its retracted state does not occupy additional storage space in the vehicle, nor does it require users to plan additional storage space for two types of independent equipment. It also saves users the cost of separately purchasing awnings and car covers, further optimizing the vehicle's economic efficiency and practicality.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this application will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of this application. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this application will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the raised structure of a rain canopy assembly for a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a lowered structure of a rain canopy assembly for a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolding structure of a retractable canopy assembly for a vehicle according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure label: 100. Rainproof canopy components; 1. Base; 11. Support frame 2. Deploy the support frame; 21. First support rod; 22. Second support rod; 23. Support rod; 3. Rain shelter; 31. Outer frame; 32. Tarpaulin; 33. Telescopic curtain; 34. Telescopic curtain support rod. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The embodiments of this application are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this application, and should not be construed as limiting this application.

[0021] The following is for reference. Figures 1-3 This application describes a rain canopy assembly 100 for a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0022] According to an embodiment of this application, a rain canopy assembly 100 for a vehicle includes a base 1, an unfolding bracket 2, and a rain canopy 3. The base 1 is adapted to be fixed to the vehicle. The unfolding bracket 2 is disposed on the base 1 and is telescopically configured to switch between an unfolded state and a retracted state. The rain canopy 3 is linked to the unfolding bracket 2. The rain canopy 3 expands and covers at least part of the top space of the vehicle as the unfolding bracket 2 unfolds. When the unfolding bracket 2 is retracted to the retracted state, the rain canopy 3 moves and folds with the unfolding bracket 2.

[0023] Understandably, the base 1 is fixed to the vehicle, making the rain canopy assembly 100 a part of the vehicle. The rain canopy assembly 100 can be carried simultaneously simply by driving the vehicle, without the need for extra physical effort to carry it or occupy extra transportation space.

[0024] The extendable support 2 is designed to switch between an extended and retracted state. The rain canopy 3 is linked to the extendable support 2, ensuring that the movement of the extendable support 2 is transmitted to the rain canopy 3. When the extendable support 2 switches from the retracted state to the extended state, the rain canopy 3 expands synchronously with the extension movement of the extendable support 2, ultimately covering at least part of the vehicle's top space. This allows users to complete the extension process of the rain canopy 3 without having to operate it separately, simply by controlling the extension and retraction of the extendable support 2. This avoids the complicated steps of traditional independent sunroofs that require separate support frames and waterproof fabric fixation, as well as the tedious operation of adjusting and fixing the position of traditional car rain canopies 3 one by one. It significantly simplifies the installation process during use, and the movement of the extendable support 2 and the rain canopy 3 eliminates additional operating steps, improving the convenience of use.

[0025] When the unfolding support 2 retracts from the unfolded state to the retracted state, the rain shelter 3 will fold synchronously with the movement of the unfolding support 2. The folded rain shelter 3 and the retracted unfolding support 2 together form a compact overall structure, which solves the problem of large total storage space requirements caused by the separate storage of traditional independent canopies and traditional car rain shelters 3, and also avoids the risk of loss or damage that may occur when the two types of equipment are stored separately.

[0026] It should be noted that when the rain canopy 3 is unfolded, it covers at least part of the vehicle's top space, giving it multiple functions. In camping scenarios, the covering effect can block direct sunlight and rain, providing shade and rain protection, and can replace traditional independent awnings. In rainy or snowy weather, the covering effect can isolate rain and snow from direct contact with the vehicle body, protecting the vehicle body, and can replace traditional car covers. It achieves the effects of two types of equipment in existing technologies, eliminating the need to purchase traditional independent awnings and traditional car covers separately, reducing purchase expenses, lowering usage costs, and further reducing the number of equipment that needs to be carried and managed.

[0027] In short, the rain canopy assembly 100 is fixed to the vehicle via the base 1, forming an integrated layout with the vehicle. This eliminates the need to carry the entire rain canopy assembly 100 separately, reducing the burden from the outset. The retractable design of the unfolding bracket 2, which allows for switching between unfolded and retracted states, along with the linkage between the rain canopy 3 and the unfolding bracket 2, eliminates the need for manual disassembly or assembly of multiple independent components. The expansion and folding of the rain canopy 3 can be achieved simply by extending or retracting the bracket, significantly simplifying the installation and storage process and effectively solving the problem of cumbersome installation in existing technologies. When the unfolding bracket 2 retracts to the retracted state, the rain canopy 3 moves and folds synchronously with the bracket, creating a compact structure for the entire rain canopy assembly 100 when not in use. This eliminates the need for separate storage space, solving the problem of large space occupation and inconvenience caused by the separate storage of traditional independent sunroofs and car rain canopies 3. Meanwhile, when unfolded, the rain canopy 3 can cover at least part of the vehicle's top space, providing sunshade and rain protection in camping scenarios, replacing traditional independent awnings, and protecting the vehicle body in rainy or snowy weather, replacing separate car covers. This achieves multi-functional reuse of a single device and improves the ease of use of the rain canopy component 100.

[0028] According to some embodiments of this application, a rain shelter assembly 100 for a vehicle includes an unfolding support 2 comprising: a first support rod 21 and a second support rod 22. One end of the first support rod 21 is connected to a base 1, and the other end of the first support rod 21 is connected to a rain shelter 3. The second support rod 22 is hinged to the first support rod 21, and one end of the second support rod 22 is connected to the rain shelter 3, while the other end of the second support rod 22 is connected to the base 1. The angle between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 is adjustable. When the unfolding support 2 is in place, the angle between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 increases to unfold the rain shelter 3, and when in a retracted state, the angle between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 decreases to fold the rain shelter 3.

[0029] The hinge between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 provides a structural basis for adjusting the angle between them. One end of the first support rod 21 is connected to the base 1 and the other end to the rain shelter 3. One end of the second support rod 22 is connected to the rain shelter 3 and the other end to the base 1, forming a stable linkage support structure. This allows changes in the angle between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 to be translated into changes in the spatial position of the rain shelter 3. When the rain shelter 3 needs to be unfolded, the angle between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 is adjusted to increase it. Under the linkage action of the hinge point, the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 will simultaneously push the rain shelter 3 to extend away from the base 1, ultimately expanding the rain shelter 3 and covering at least part of the vehicle's top space.

[0030] When the rain canopy 3 needs to be stored, the angle between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 is adjusted to reduce it. The hinge structure allows the two support rods to retract towards each other. Since both support rods are fixedly connected to the rain canopy 3, the retraction of the support rods will simultaneously pull the rain canopy 3 to fold, so that the rain canopy 3 can fit tightly against the retracted support rods. The entire unfolded bracket 2 and the rain canopy 3 together form a compact structure with a small volume, which further simplifies the storage process. At the same time, the compact storage form is fixed to the vehicle by the base 1, without taking up extra space inside or outside the vehicle, continuing the convenient advantage of the rain canopy component 100 being integrated with the vehicle.

[0031] Furthermore, the hinge and angle between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 are adjustable, allowing the degree of unfolding of the rain shelter 3 to be flexibly controlled by adjusting the angle. The coverage area and support height of the rain shelter 3 can be adjusted according to the needs of actual use scenarios, such as different intensities of sunlight and rain or the required shade and rain protection range when camping. This ensures that the rain shelter 3 can effectively resist the influence of the external environment when unfolded, protecting the vehicle or providing shade and rain protection for the user, while also ensuring the stability of the structure when folded, preventing the rain shelter component 100 from loosening or being damaged during vehicle operation.

[0032] In some embodiments of this application, the base 1 is disposed on the roof or trunk area of ​​the vehicle.

[0033] According to some embodiments of this application, a rain canopy assembly 100 for a vehicle has a base 1 on which a support frame 11 is provided, and the support frame 11 is hinged to the hinge point of a first support rod 21 and a second support rod 22.

[0034] The support frame 11 on the base 1 is hinged to the hinge point of the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22, providing a fixed and rotatable fulcrum for the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22, so that the two support rods can rotate smoothly around the hinge point. After the unfolding bracket 2 completes its retraction action, that is, after the included angle between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 decreases to the initial storage state, the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 can continue to rotate around the hinge point towards the base 1 with the help of the hinge engagement between the support frame 11 and the hinge point, and finally achieve the goal of falling down towards the base 1. After the support rods fall down towards the base 1, they can fit tightly against the surface of the base 1, so that the unfolding bracket 2 and the base 1 form a more compact overall structure, further compressing the storage volume of the entire rain shelter assembly 100. This significantly reduces the space occupied by the rain shelter assembly 100 in the non-use state, avoids the extra space consumption caused by the support rods protruding outward, and also makes the connection between the stored rain shelter assembly 100 and the vehicle more stable, preventing the support rods from shaking or shifting during vehicle operation due to not being fully in contact with the base 1.

[0035] According to some embodiments of this application, a rain shelter assembly 100 for a vehicle has a support frame 11 configured to be telescopically extendable in the height direction; or, a support rod 23 is respectively provided between the first support rod 21, the second support rod 22 and the rain shelter 3, and is hinged to the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22. The included angle between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 is increased to reduce the height of the rain shelter 3, and the included angle between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 is decreased to increase the height of the rain shelter 3.

[0036] When the support frame 11 is designed to be telescopic in the height direction, the support frame 11 serves as a component connecting the base 1 and the hinge point of the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22. The height extension and retraction of the support frame 11 directly changes the vertical spatial position of the hinge point. Since one end of the first support rod 21 is connected to the base 1 and the other end is connected to the rain shelter 3, and one end of the second support rod 22 is connected to the rain shelter 3 and the other end is connected to the base 1, the vertical movement of the hinge point will be transmitted to the rain shelter 3 through the linkage of the two support rods. When the support frame 11 extends, the hinge point moves upward, causing the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 to adjust their angles synchronously, thereby pushing the rain shelter 3 to rise. When the support frame 11 shortens, the hinge point moves downward, causing the rain shelter 3 to lower, thus realizing the height control of the rain shelter 3.

[0037] When a design is adopted in which hinged support rods 23 are respectively set between the first support rod 21, the second support rod 22 and the rain shelter 3, the hinged structure of the support rod 23 forms a movable connecting bridge between the support rod and the rain shelter 3. The change in the included angle between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 will be transmitted to the rain shelter 3 through the support rod 23. When the included angle increases, the two support rods expand outward, and the support angle of the support rod 23 is adjusted accordingly, pushing the rain shelter 3 to move closer to the top of the vehicle, thereby reducing the height of the rain shelter 3. When the included angle decreases, the two support rods retract inward, and the support rod 23 drives the rain shelter 3 to move away from the top of the vehicle, thereby increasing the height of the rain shelter 3.

[0038] The adjustable height of the rain shelter 3 can adapt to different usage scenarios. When camping, if more activity space or better ventilation is needed, the rain shelter 3 can be raised to obtain a suitable vertical height, improving user comfort. When it is raining or snowing or when the vehicle is in motion, the height of the rain shelter 3 can be lowered to reduce wind resistance and allow the rain shelter 3 to fit more closely to the vehicle, improving the protective effect and preventing rain and snow from seeping in through gaps or being blown away by the wind.

[0039] According to some embodiments of this application, a rain shelter assembly 100 for a vehicle includes a rain shelter 3 comprising an outer frame 31 and a canopy 32. The outer frame 31 is connected to an unfolding support 2 and can move with the unfolding support 2 to unfold or retract. The canopy 32 is disposed on the outer frame 31 and unfolds or retracts with the outer frame 31.

[0040] The outer frame 31 is connected to the unfolding support 2, allowing the unfolding and retracting movements of the unfolding support 2 to be transmitted to the outer frame 31, providing a supporting carrier and movement guide for the movement of the tarpaulin 32. When the unfolding support 2 unfolds, it will drive the outer frame 31 to extend synchronously. Since the tarpaulin 32 is set on the outer frame 31, the extension movement of the outer frame 31 will pull the tarpaulin 32 to unfold. The rigid structure of the outer frame 31 can ensure that the tarpaulin 32 maintains a flat shape during the unfolding process, avoiding local loosening, wrinkles or uneven stress on the tarpaulin 32, so that the rain shelter 3 can form a stable covering space after unfolding, improving the sunshade and rain protection effect.

[0041] When the unfolding bracket 2 retracts, the outer frame 31 retracts synchronously with the unfolding bracket 2. The retraction trajectory of the outer frame 31 guides the tarpaulin 32 to fold, allowing the tarpaulin 32 to fit snugly against the outer frame 31. Combined with the storage state of the unfolding bracket 2, this further compresses the storage volume of the entire rain shelter assembly 100, improving the convenience of storage.

[0042] In some embodiments of this application, the tarpaulin 32 is constructed as a double-layer PVC (polyvinyl chloride) coated waterproof fabric as the covering material, with the outer layer providing UV protection and the inner layer providing heat insulation to ensure durability and protective effect; the edges of the tarpaulin 32 can be integrated with magnetic or snap-on connection points for easy fixation to the vehicle body and to prevent displacement by wind.

[0043] The rain canopy assembly 100 for a vehicle according to some embodiments of this application further includes: a telescopic curtain 33, which is retractably disposed at the edge of the outer frame 31, the telescopic curtain 33 being in an unfolded state on the unfolding support 2, and the telescopic curtain 33 being adapted to extend to the outside of the vehicle.

[0044] When the unfolding bracket 2 is in the unfolded state, the telescopic curtain 33 can be selectively extended from the edge of the outer frame 31 to the outside of the vehicle. When not in use, the retractable telescopic curtain 33 can be rolled up to the edge of the outer frame 31 without taking up extra space or affecting the folding and storage of the main body of the rain shelter 3. The retractable curtain 33 can be rolled up or extended according to actual needs.

[0045] The retractable screen 33 extends to the outside of the vehicle, significantly expanding the overall coverage of the rain canopy 3. This allows the rain canopy 3 to not only cover the top space of the vehicle but also effectively shield the side areas. In camping scenarios, it can provide sunshade and rain protection for the activity area on the outside of the vehicle, expanding the effective space for outdoor use and improving the user's activity comfort. In rainy or snowy weather, it can prevent rain and snow from washing over the sides of the vehicle, further strengthening the overall protection of the vehicle body.

[0046] The rain shelter assembly 100 for a vehicle according to some embodiments of this application further includes: a telescopic curtain support rod 34, one end of which is connected to a telescopic curtain 33 and the other end of which is adapted to support the ground.

[0047] After the retractable screen 33 extends to the outside of the vehicle, it has its own weight and is easily affected by external environmental factors such as wind. If it lacks support, it may sag, sway, or deform. The retractable screen support rod 34 transmits the supporting force through the connection end with the retractable screen 33, and then transmits part of the weight of the retractable screen 33 and the external force to the ground through the ground end, forming a mechanical balance. This effectively prevents the retractable screen 33 from sagging and collapsing due to its own weight, or from swaying left and right or up and down due to wind. It ensures that the retractable screen 33 always maintains a flat extension shape and maintains the preset blocking angle and coverage area.

[0048] After extending the telescopic screen 33 from the edge of the outer frame 31, simply place the other end of the telescopic screen support rod 34 on the ground to complete the support and fixation. The operation process is simple and requires no complicated adjustment or assembly steps. When storing, the telescopic screen support rod 34 can be arranged in sync with the retraction of the telescopic screen 33, without adding extra storage difficulty or taking up extra space.

[0049] The rain canopy assembly 100 for vehicles according to some embodiments of this application further includes: a drive device disposed on the base 1 and linked to the unfolding bracket 2, the drive device being adapted to drive the unfolding bracket 2 to actively switch between an unfolded state and a concealed state.

[0050] The drive unit is fixed to the base 1, and the base 1 is stably connected to the vehicle, ensuring the stability of the drive unit during operation and preventing deviation or shaking during power output. Simultaneously, the linkage between the drive unit and the deployment bracket 2 allows the power generated by the drive unit to be transmitted to the deployment bracket 2, driving it to switch between the deployed and retracted states. Users do not need to manually apply force to push or pull the deployment bracket 2, eliminating the physical exertion that may result from manual operation and significantly lowering the operational threshold. The power output provided by the drive unit has a continuous and stable characteristic, ensuring a smooth and uniform state switching process for the deployment bracket 2. This avoids jerking, violent shaking, or component collisions caused by uneven force control during manual operation, thereby protecting the hinge structure, first support rod 21, second support rod 22, and outer frame 31 of the deployment bracket 2, reducing wear caused by impact or friction, and extending the service life of the entire rain shelter assembly 100.

[0051] In addition, the active drive function of the drive unit significantly improves the flexibility and adaptability of the rain shelter component 100. The drive unit can be activated to complete the unfolding or folding operation according to actual needs, without the need to spend time on manual adjustment. In severe weather such as rain and snow, the rain shelter 3 can be quickly unfolded to protect the vehicle or build a camping sunshade and rainproof space, avoiding users being exposed to harsh environments and performing cumbersome operations, thus improving the safety and convenience of use.

[0052] According to some embodiments of this application, a rain shelter assembly 100 for a vehicle is provided with a locking member on the unfolding bracket 2, which locks the shape of the unfolding bracket 2 when it is in the unfolded state.

[0053] The locking component acts on the connection part of the unfolding bracket 2 to prevent changes in the angle between the first support rod 21 and the second support rod 22 or the angle between the outer frame 31. It also limits the relative displacement of each component of the unfolding bracket 2, so that the unfolding bracket 2 maintains the preset geometric shape in the unfolded state and will not deform or shift due to external wind force, slight collision or its own weight. This ensures that the rain shelter 3 always maintains a flat unfolded state and avoids sagging, displacement or reduction of coverage area, thereby ensuring the continuous and stable performance of the sunshade and rain protection function.

[0054] The structural stability provided by the locking mechanism greatly improves safety during use, eliminating the risk of the rain shelter 3 collapsing due to accidental retraction of the unfolding bracket 2 during use, and preventing injury to the vehicle body or personnel moving underneath. The shape locking of the locking mechanism can effectively avoid safety hazards, enhancing the reliability and safety of the rain shelter component 100 during use.

[0055] The vehicle according to an embodiment of this application is briefly described below.

[0056] The vehicle according to the embodiments of this application includes the rain canopy component 100 of any of the above embodiments. Since the vehicle according to this embodiment is equipped with the rain canopy component 100 of any of the above embodiments, the vehicle according to this application, through the integrated fixation of the rain canopy component 100 to the vehicle, enables the vehicle to have built-in sunshade, rain protection, and body protection functions. Users do not need to carry or transport separate awnings and car covers separately, which significantly improves the convenience of vehicle use in outdoor scenarios. The telescopic design of the unfolding bracket 2 and the linkage structure of the rain canopy 3 allow vehicle users to quickly switch between the unfolded and retracted states of the rain canopy component 100 without complicated assembly operations, simply by extending or retracting the bracket. This adapts to the top space coverage needs during camping and the body protection needs in rainy and snowy weather, realizing multi-functional reuse of a single component and expanding the vehicle's adaptability to outdoor use scenarios. The compact folding structure of the rain canopy component 100 in the retracted state does not occupy additional storage space in the vehicle, nor does it require users to plan additional storage space for storing two types of independent equipment. At the same time, it saves users the cost of purchasing awnings and car covers separately, further optimizing the vehicle's economic efficiency and practicality.

[0057] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0058] In the description of this application, "first feature" and "second feature" may include one or more of the features.

[0059] In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more.

[0060] In the description of this application, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may include the first and second features being in direct contact, or the first and second features being in contact through another feature between them.

[0061] In the description of this application, the terms "above," "over," and "on top" for the first feature and the second feature include the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicate that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature.

[0062] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0063] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A rain canopy assembly for vehicles, characterized in that, include: A base (1) adapted to be fixed to the vehicle; An unfolding bracket (2) is disposed on the base (1) and is extendable to switch between an unfolded state and a concealed state. Rain shelter (3), the rain shelter (3) is linked with the unfolding support (2), the rain shelter (3) expands and covers at least part of the top space of the vehicle as the unfolding support (2) unfolds, and the rain shelter (3) moves and folds with the unfolding support (2) when the unfolding support (2) is retracted to the storage state.

2. The rain canopy assembly for vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unfolding support (2) includes: The first support rod (21) has one end connected to the base (1) and the other end connected to the rain shelter (3); The second support rod (22) is hinged to the first support rod (21). One end of the second support rod (22) is connected to the rain shelter (3), and the other end of the second support rod (22) is connected to the base (1). The angle between the first support rod (21) and the second support rod (22) is adjustable. When the first support rod (21) and the second support rod (22) are deployed, the angle between them is increased to deploy the rain shelter (3). When the first support rod (21) and the second support rod (22) are stored, the angle between them is decreased to fold the rain shelter (3).

3. The rain canopy assembly for vehicles according to claim 2, characterized in that, A support frame (11) is provided on the base (1), and the support frame (11) is hinged to the hinge point of the first support rod (21) and the second support rod (22).

4. The rain canopy assembly for vehicles according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support frame (11) is constructed to be telescopic in the height direction; or, a support rod (23) is provided between the first support rod (21), the second support rod (22) and the rain shelter (3) respectively, which is hinged to the first support rod (21) and the second support rod (22). The included angle between the first support rod (21) and the second support rod (22) is increased to reduce the height of the rain shelter (3), and the included angle between the first support rod (21) and the second support rod (22) is decreased to increase the height of the rain shelter (3).

5. The rain canopy assembly for vehicles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rain shelter (3) includes: The outer frame (31) is connected to the unfolding support (2) and can move with the unfolding support (2) to unfold or retract; A tarpaulin (32) is mounted on an outer frame (31) and the tarpaulin (32) expands or contracts with the outer frame (31).

6. The rain canopy assembly for a vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that, Also includes: A retractable curtain (33) is provided at the edge of the outer frame (31) in a retractable manner. The retractable curtain (33) is in the unfolded state on the unfolding bracket (2) and is adapted to extend to the outside of the vehicle.

7. The rain canopy assembly for a vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: Telescopic curtain support rod (34), one end of which is connected to the telescopic curtain (33) and the other end is adapted to support the ground.

8. The rain canopy assembly for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: A driving device is disposed on the base (1) and linked with the unfolding bracket (2). The driving device is adapted to drive the unfolding bracket (2) to actively switch between the unfolded state and the stored state.

9. The rain canopy assembly for a vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that, The unfolding bracket (2) is provided with a locking member, which locks the shape of the unfolding bracket (2) when the unfolding bracket (2) is in the unfolded state.

10. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the rain canopy assembly (100) for vehicles as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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