Connection type camper

The four-wheel drive vehicle system addresses the challenges of parking and fuel efficiency in conventional camper vans by allowing for the attachment and detachment of a camper van unit, enabling efficient conversion between drive modes and simplifying towing operations.

JP2024106940A5Inactive Publication Date: 2025-05-13山口尚樹
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Application Number
JP2023030431
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-01-27
Publication Date
2025-05-13
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Conventional camper vans and tow trucks are large and difficult to park, with poor fuel efficiency, and existing solutions do not allow for efficient conversion between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive modes without significant operational complexity.

Method used

A four-wheel drive vehicle system that allows for the attachment and detachment of a camper van unit, enabling operation as a normal four-wheel drive vehicle, with hydraulic control telescopic rods for easy towing and automatic hydraulic pressure control during backing up.

Benefits of technology

Enables efficient conversion between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive modes, improving parking and fuel efficiency, while allowing for easy towing and safe operation in various terrain conditions.

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Abstract

To provide a connection type camper that can be converted into a normal four-wheel-drive vehicle by fixing and connecting or separating a camper part as needed from one four-wheel-drive vehicle.SOLUTION: Connecting two unit can convert a connection type camper into a camper and separating the two units can convert a camper part into a garage or a simple lodging facility and the other can be used as a normal four-wheel-drive vehicle. Installing such as a differential gear and connecting a propeller shaft to rear wheels of the camper part makes the camper six-wheel-drive and the camper readily travels on such as a snowy road and a muddy road. The connection type camper can be driven with a normal driving operation completely different from a normal towing vehicle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2
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Detailed Description of the Invention [Technical field]

[0001] This invention allows one 4WD vehicle to be used as a camper or garage, with the camper section fixedly connected as needed. It is completely separate from a towing vehicle, and can be driven normally. A towing vehicle can be attached normally by attaching a hitch member to the center of the lower rear. The center and both side hitch members are used to carry bicycles, etc., and the same hitch members are attached, fixedly connected in three places, and it is completely separate from a towing vehicle, and can be backed up, etc., by attaching hydraulically controlled telescopic rods to both side hitch members, bending the hydraulic oil of the inner telescopic rod, making the outer feed telescopic rod short and the outer telescopic rod long, and automatically controlling the hydraulic pressure, so that a towing vehicle can be attached without making too many large turns. The hydraulic pressure is also automatically controlled when backing up. [Background technology]

[0002] Traditionally, these vehicles have been as large as campers, towing vehicles, etc., and therefore could not be parked in normal parking lots, or were difficult to park in, and also consumed a lot of fuel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0003] Conventional camper vans are driven while still being heavily equipped for sleeping and sleeping, but with this invention, a single four-wheel drive vehicle can be driven lighter and more agile by connecting or disconnecting the camper van section as needed. Of course, it is normally a two-wheel drive, but if you remove the mount for fun, it becomes an open-top car. Effects of the invention

[0004] In this way, the camper part can be fixedly connected or disconnected as needed, allowing it to be driven as a normal four-wheel drive vehicle with a lighter load. The engine type can be gasoline, clean diesel, hydrogen vehicle, etc., and in particular, the battery part of an electric vehicle can be stored and connected in the camper part. By attaching a differential gear to the rear wheels of the camper part and connecting the propeller shaft, it becomes a six-wheel drive, making it easy to drive on snowy roads, muddy roads, etc. Also, unlike normal towing vehicles, it is attractive that it can be driven in the same way as normal. As mentioned above, there are many types of power sources and engines, but in recent years, due to concerns about global warming, electric vehicles that do not emit exhaust gases are considered ideal. The storage battery of the power source can be charged at any time, such as in an ordinary household, all-electric, etc., or charged in the storage battery installed in the camper or main body (during times when electricity use is low at night), as a freezer, etc., so it can be operated at any time, i.e., it can respond immediately to sudden events such as earthquakes. In the case of electric vehicles, power sources (motors) are attached to all wheels to avoid wasting electricity, and whether 2-wheel drive, 4-wheel drive, or 6-wheel drive is better depends on the power generation and load conditions, such as electrical control, downhill, engine braking, etc. Rapid charging is of course possible, and by simply replacing a storage battery that is 90% charged, it can be fully charged instantly. The ideal system would be to have the same number of storage batteries connected in series or in parallel to cover everything from motorized bicycles to large trucks. Storage batteries are charged using natural energy sources such as solar power, wind power, geothermal power, tidal power, and hydroelectric power. Charging stations will be installed at key locations throughout the country, and charging fees, for example, free for quick charging and a nearby fee, and when replacing a car's battery, a fee for 60% of the battery will be charged when the battery is 40% charged, etc. Payment can be made not only by cash, but also by card, My Number card, biometric authentication, fingerprint, face, vein, iris, voiceprint, etc. In the near future, autonomous driving will become possible, that is, an era in which a driver's license for a car will no longer be required due to research and development of AI, but outdoor driving will also be indispensable. If the roof of a car has a strong structure, solar panels or foldable handrails can be installed so that people can climb up and enjoy it. However, safety is the first priority. *Please make the vehicle number for the camper van one car at a time, and the same applies to taxes. Also, only the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism or a seal installation contractor of a transport bureau employee can seal the license plate.Driving with the seal removed or without a license plate is a violation of the obligation to display the number plate, and is punishable by two penalty points, imprisonment of up to six months, or a fine of up to 300,000 yen. Although it is written as above, the official vehicle number is of course attached with permission to a separate, slightly larger metal plate. From campers to 4WD vehicles, the bicycle is mounted in the regular range, that is, in a position that is easy to see, for example, on the hitch member. When the vehicle number is difficult to see, it is secured securely with bolts, nuts, and thumb screws in a place that is easy to see behind the hitch member. The original purpose of a linked camper is to drive at a moderate speed, to be familiar with the lives and nature of people in unprecedented disasters, and to cleanse the mind. [Brief description of the drawings] [Figure 1] Right side view of a four-wheel drive vehicle. [Diagram 2] This is a diagram showing the right side view of a four-wheel drive vehicle with the camper part (right side view) placed on it, and bolts and nuts etc. joined at key points. [Explanation of symbols in Figures 1 and 2] 1 Roof carrier: Removable, can be attached to the four-wheel drive vehicle and camper part. No detailed drawing. 2 Mounting frame. 3 Ladder: Can be attached to the four-wheel drive vehicle and camper part. No detailed drawing. 4 Ladder: Removable. Can only be attached to the camper part. 5 Winch: No detailed drawing. 6 Roller: No detailed drawing. Can be easily connected manually, so not usually needed. 7 Storage for the outriggers, and storage box. [Diagram 3] Right side view of a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Image showing the hitch member installed. Align the magnetic level with the line and mark the line when installing. [Figure 4] The right side view of a 4WD vehicle with the camper part on the right side, and bolts and nuts are attached at the key points. The hitch member is attached. The detailed view of the connection part of the frame, and the CC and DD positions are shown. [Diagram 5]A side view of the procedure for connecting the 4WD and camper parts. If necessary, a simple level can be used to check the parallelism of the left and right sides. "The position behind the 4WD mount, magnetic level, installation location, height, mark four 10cm parallel lines at 10cm intervals about 1m to 1m30cm from the ground, and mark the painted surface of the camper part at 10cm intervals 1m to 1m40cm from the ground." [Figure 6] Front view of the procedure for connecting the four-wheel drive vehicle and camper van parts. A diagram showing where the use of a normal hydraulic jack is sufficient. [Explanation of symbols in Figures 3, 4, 5 and 6] 8 Hitch member 9 Hook for hanging a sling wire, etc. 10 Net to prevent bicycles and other small items from falling. 11 Bar-type jack, two-piece joint, no detailed drawing. 12 Name: Outrigger base plate. One simple spirit level or installation. 13 Normal hydraulic jack. 14 Outrigger [Figure 7] Name: Front and back views of the frame. Simple illustrations only. Reinforcement for when the 4WD vehicle rolls over, a mechanism for placing and joining the camper parts, and a strong framework are essential. Gaskets, etc. are explained in [Fig. 11] and [Fig. 12]. [Figure 8] Low-view of the stand. [Figure 9] Right side view of the stand. [Figure 10] Left side view of the stand. [Figure 11] [Detailed view of CC section] of the name stand, shown in [Diagram 4] [Figure 12][Detailed DD cross section of the mount] shown in [Fig. 4] [Explanation of symbols] in Fig. 11 and Fig. 12 1 Chassis 2 Hitch member 3 Mount for 4WD vehicle 4 Gasket for oil seal on 4WD vehicle, round cross section groove. Explanation of [Fig. 7]. 5 Mount for the main body of the camper. (Bolts placed on top) 6 Outermost part of the main body of the camper. 7 Holes for connecting the mount for 4WD vehicle and the mount for the main body of the camper with bolts and nuts. 8 Joint position where the 4WD vehicle side and the camper side are spaced about 1 mm apart. 9 Bolts and nuts on the mount for 4WD vehicle when fully tightened. 10 View of the hitch member attached, where it can be rotated and pulled out. 11 View of the nut welded in place. 12 Bolt and nut holes for attaching the rear door. 13 Holes for fine adjustments when joining. Use a tool such as a wire grinder to knead the wire. Fine-tune it by hand to a position where the bolt can be easily inserted. [Figure 13] Outrigger floor plate [plan view] [Figure 14] Outrigger base plate [bottom view] [Figure 15] Outrigger floor plate [front view] [rear view] The upper floor plate is placed on the rail and can move freely for about 10 cm. [Figure 16] Outrigger base plate [front view] [rear view] The upper base plate is placed upside down and fixed. (Used for tire puncture repair or tire rotation, etc.) [Figure 17] Outrigger floor plate [side view] [Figure 13] [AA line cross section] [Figure 18] [Side view] [BB line cross section of Figure 13] Name: Detailed cross section of outrigger floor plate. The upper floor plate sits on a cylindrical rotating object and moves left and right. [Figure 19] Towing vehicle hitch member [front view] [Figure 20] Towing vehicle hitch member [rear view] [Figure 21] ~ [Figure 22] Towing vehicle hitch member [center and both side views] [Diagram 23] Towing vehicle hitch member [plan view] [Figure 24] Towing vehicle hitch member [bottom view]

Claims

1. A passenger car or 4WD vehicle is used as a camper by connecting it to the ground. Usually, it is a normal 4WD vehicle. Or it is used as a garage for 4WD vehicles. Or it can be used as a simple lodging. Normally, it is 2WD, but when it is connected and used as a camper, it is 6WD when driving on muddy or snowy roads. On flat roads, it is 2WD. In the case of electric vehicles, all wheels are equipped with a power source (motor). No electricity is wasted, and whether two-wheel drive or six-wheel drive is better depends on the conditions of the generator and load, such as electrical control, downhill, engine braking, etc.

2. The fixed connection part is subject to continuing evolution, so here we will only briefly describe it in a separate diagram that has few malfunctions. We always strive to be able to respond to unprecedented major earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, heavy rains, major fires, landslides, etc., and to stockpile food, etc., and to be able to make fixed connections immediately at any time.