Trike with electrically-driven roof

Abstract

To provide a trike with an electrically-driven roof serving as a cargo vehicle which covers a chassis frame of a tricycle with a body panel to prevent wind and rain from being blown into the trike and includes a hood cover and a sleeping floor panel provided on a floor surface of a loading platform space to allow an occupant to spend a night in the vehicle.SOLUTION: In a trike with an electrically-driven roof serving as a cargo vehicle, a chassis frame of a tricycle is covered with a body panel. In the body panel, entrances which are always open are provided on both side surfaces of a driver seat space, and a separation wall is provided that separates a driver seat space side from a loading platform space side with a center pillar frame of each entrance located at a border therebetween and is openable and closable. At a center position of a vehicle width on the driver seat space side, a center cover panel which covers power driving means for driving a rear tire wheel shaft is provided. Further, a driver seat which may slide and rotate is provided above the center cover panel. Side and tailgate doors which open outward or close are provided at sides and a rear of the loading platform space side.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This relates to a cargo-specification electric roofed trike in which the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle is covered with a body panel to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle, and a hood cover and sleeping panels are provided on the floor of the loading space to enable sleeping in the vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventional proposals for trikes, which are three-wheeled bikes covered with body panels, include the "Rollover Prevention Device for Motor Vehicles and Tricycles" (Patent Document 1), which prevents rollover in the event of a side collision with a motorbike or tricycle without impairing normal driving performance.

[0003] Furthermore, a "passenger protection device for motorcycles and tricycles" (Patent Document 2) has been proposed that does not normally obstruct the forward visibility of the driver of a motorcycle or tricycle, but creates a protective space around the driver only when an impact force of a predetermined value or greater acts on the vehicle body, such as in the event of a rollover, head-on collision, side collision, or rear-end collision.

[0004] However, in the proposals for the "Rollover prevention device for motorized and tricycle vehicles" and the "Occupant protection device for motorized and tricycle vehicles," the protective cover that covers the body of the motorized and tricycle vehicle was merely a protective cover to protect the driver from wind and rain, and was not a cargo-type electric roofed trike like the present invention, which covers the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle with a body panel to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle, and also provides a canopy cover and sleeping panels on the floor of the cargo space to enable sleeping inside the vehicle.

[0005] In addition, a "motor tricycle" (Patent Document 3) has been proposed that can carry larger loads than a scooter-type motor tricycle, and is easy to get on and off despite having a means for holding the driver, making it highly convenient.

[0006] However, the proposed "motor tricycle" is a "freight vehicle equipped with a straddle-type seat, a bar-operated handle-type steering device, and three wheels, with the driver's seat open on either side" as defined in the Guidelines for Implementation of Motor Vehicle Inspection Work, etc., Chapter 1, 1-2 (1) for two-wheeled vehicles with sidecars, and therefore satisfies the legal provisions for being a current trike (three-wheeled motorcycle). However, unlike the present invention, the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle is covered with a body panel to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle, and there is no partition wall that can be opened and closed freely. Furthermore, it is not a cargo-specification electric roof trike that has a canopy cover and sleeping panel on the floor of the cargo space to enable overnight stays in the vehicle.

[0007] In addition, a "canopy device for a small cargo transport vehicle" (Patent Document 4) has been proposed that eliminates the labor required for assembling and disassembling the canopy and improves the efficiency of loading and unloading by opening up three sides of the cargo bed.

[0008] However, while the proposed "canopy device for small cargo transport vehicles" eliminates the need for assembling and disassembling the canopy and increases the efficiency of loading and unloading by opening up three sides of the cargo bed, the rear of the driver's seat space is blocked off by a body panel, so when loading or unloading, the driver must first get off the vehicle to load or unload luggage. This does not propose a cargo-specification electric roof trike that can move inside the vehicle from the driver's seat space through the boarding and alighting step section to the cargo bed space, like the electric roof trike of the present invention.

[0009] The vehicle structure of the electric roofed trike of this invention satisfies the legal standards for a "motor vehicle equipped with a straddle-type seat, a bar-operated handle-type steering device, three wheels, and with the driver's seat open on either side" in the Guidelines for Implementation of Automobile Inspection Work, etc., Section 1-2(1), for a two-wheeled vehicle with a sidecar (commonly known as a trike). Furthermore, compared to the conventional electric roofed trikes that have been popular, we envisioned providing an electric roofed trike that prevents wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle interior and allows passengers to sleep overnight. Based on this concept, we developed an electric roofed trike with cargo specifications that covers the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle with body panels to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle interior, and provides a canopy cover and sleeping panels on the floor of the cargo space to allow passengers to sleep overnight, leading to the proposal of the "electric roofed trike" of this invention. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0010] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-160077 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-182671 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2008-296723 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 6-55830 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0011] The present invention was made in consideration of the above problems, and aims to provide a cargo-type electric roof-equipped trike in which the chassis frame of the three-wheeled bike is covered with a body panel to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle, and a hood cover and sleeping panels are provided on the floor of the cargo space to enable sleeping inside the vehicle. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] The electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention is a cargo-spec electric roof-equipped trike in which the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle is covered with a body panel, and the body panel has always-open boarding and alighting doors on both sides of the driver's seat space, and a partition wall that can be opened and closed freely is provided to separate the driver's seat space side and the luggage space side, with the center pillar frame of the boarding and alighting doors as the boundary, a center cover panel that covers the power drive means that drives the rear tire wheel shaft is provided in the center of the vehicle width on the driver's seat space side, and a sliding and rotatable driver's seat is provided above the center cover panel, and gate doors that open and close outward are provided on the sides and rear of the luggage space side.

[0013] The electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention also employs a means in which a hood cover that can be extended and retracted back and forth is provided on the floor surface of the loading space.

[0014] The electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention employs a means in which a roof top is placed on the upper end of the lift-up cargo door in the cargo space, and the roof top is formed as a fixed type or a lift-up fixed type.

[0015] In addition, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention employs a means for securing sleeping space by providing boarding and alighting step sections on both sides of the center cover panel, a sleeping floor panel arranged on the floor surface of the cargo space, and a boarding and alighting door cover sheet that closes both sides of the driver's seat space.

[0016] In addition, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention employs a means in which a transparent side visor panel that can be flipped up both inside and outside is provided above the boarding / alighting opening of the body panel, and a wind and rain cowl is provided in front of the boarding / alighting opening to prevent wind and rain from getting in from the front.

[0017] The electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention also employs a means for providing a detachable wind and rain prevention means at the entrance of the body panel. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] The electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of covering the chassis frame of the three-wheeled bike with a body panel to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle, and providing a canopy cover and sleeping panel on the floor of the cargo space to enable sleeping in the vehicle.

[0019] Furthermore, compared to a two-wheeled motorcycle, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention is self-supporting, even when stopped or traveling at low speeds, eliminating the need to support the vehicle body with a stand or the rider's feet while stopped, making it easy to travel at low speeds. It is also easy to ride for physically disabled people who have difficulty driving a two-wheeled motorcycle, and has better loading capacity and stability than a two-wheeled motorcycle. It can also be driven with a standard car license, allowing for tighter turning radius than a four-wheeled automobile, and does not require a motorcycle license. Furthermore, compared to a two-wheeled motorcycle, there is less risk of tipping over, and compared to a car, it offers a sense of speed, making it an excellent combination of the best aspects of both a car and a motorcycle.

[0020] Furthermore, the electric roofed trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of being able to provide an inexpensive electric roofed trike by reusing the body panels of the chassis frame from recycled light vehicle bodies.

[0021] Furthermore, the electric roofed trike of the present invention has the excellent advantages of being electric, meaning that in terms of maintenance costs, voluntary insurance premiums and automobile taxes are cheaper than those of light four-wheeled vehicles, vehicle inspections and garage certificates are not required, vehicle purchase costs, parking fees and electricity charges are cheaper, exhaust gas emissions are zero and there is no engine start-up noise or idling noise.

[0022] Furthermore, the electric roofed trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of making it easy to travel on narrow alleys in shopping districts while also being capable of long-distance driving.

[0023] Furthermore, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention can be driven with a standard driver's license (automatic transmission permitted), and because it is lightweight and compact, it can be easily driven by people with inexperienced driving skills, such as women and housewives, and can be easily driven as if it were a short ride for everyday shopping or taking children to and from work.

[0024] Furthermore, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of being able to carry luggage of different heights and providing sleeping space for sleeping in the vehicle by providing a canopy cover that can be extended and retracted back and forth on the floor of the cargo space.

[0025] Furthermore, the electric roof trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of being suitable for use as a cargo vehicle, and can be sold as a vehicle for personal hobbies such as golf, fishing, mountain climbing, camping, surfing, shopping, and commuting to work or school, or for business use to automobile manufacturers, new car dealerships, used car dealerships, auto repair shops, agricultural cooperatives, gas stations, car shops, motorcycle shops, camper van dealerships, home improvement stores, rental car companies, delivery companies, food delivery companies such as pizza, sushi restaurants, and soba restaurants, shared leasing companies, agricultural work vehicles, postal delivery vehicles, courier companies, mobile sales companies, large leisure resorts, taxi companies, tourist information agencies, railway companies, police stations, security companies, official vehicles, door-to-door sales vehicles, lactic acid bacteria drink delivery vehicles, newspaper delivery companies, etc.

[0026] Furthermore, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of enabling up to two people to sleep in the vehicle when camping by utilizing the canopy cover to expand the interior space.

[0027] Furthermore, with the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention, the boarding / exiting door can be locked with the boarding / exiting door cover sheet and snap lock button, which completely seals and locks the interior space of the vehicle, providing excellent benefits such as preventing theft of personal belongings and preventing unauthorized entry while the occupant is asleep.

[0028] Furthermore, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention employs a removable half side door at the entrance to the driver's seat side of the body panel, which provides the excellent effect of preventing wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle while driving and making it easy for passengers to get in and out.

[0029] Furthermore, with the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention, a removable wind and rain sheet or insertable wind and rain panel is provided from the middle to lower sections of the boarding entrance on the driver's seat side of the body panel, which has the excellent effect of preventing wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle while driving and allowing it to be stored compactly within the cargo space when not in use.

[0030] Furthermore, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of being able to use the cargo space as a refrigerated vehicle or as a commercial delivery vehicle with cargo delivery vehicle specifications.

[0031] Furthermore, the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention has the excellent effect of being able to completely seal the cargo space with the partition wall and the hood cover, preventing noise and wind and rain from blowing in.

[0032] Furthermore, with the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention, a roof top formed of a hardtop member is provided at the upper end of the lift-up cargo door in the cargo space, and is equipped with either a stationary or lift-up mounting means, thereby achieving the excellent effect of making it possible to provide electric roof-equipped trikes with a variety of specifications to meet user needs, such as making the cargo space a refrigerator, or making it an airtight room, waterproof and soundproof, or sturdy. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0033] [Figure 1] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of an electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention (Example 1). [Figure 2] 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of use of an electric roof-equipped trike according to the present invention. FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of use of the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention. [Figure 4] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention (Example 2). [Figure 5] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention (Example 3). [Figure 6] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention (Example 4). [Figure 7] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention (Example 5). [Figure 8] 10 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention (Example 6). DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0034] The greatest feature of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention is that the chassis frame of the three-wheeled bike is covered with a body panel 11 to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle interior, and a hood cover 20 and sleeping panels 27 are provided on the floor of the cargo space S to enable overnight stays in the vehicle. Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0035] The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described below, but can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention, i.e., within the range of shapes and dimensions that can achieve the same functional effects. [Example]

[0036] FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing an embodiment of an electric roofed trike according to the present invention. FIG. 1(a) is an overall perspective view of an electric roof-equipped trike 10 according to the present invention. FIG. 1(b) is a side view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. FIG. 1(c) is a side view of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention in use. FIG. 1(d) is a top cross-sectional view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. FIG. 1(e) is a side cross-sectional view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention is a cargo-spec electric roof-equipped trike 10 in which the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle is covered with a body panel 11, and the body panel 11 is provided with always-open boarding and alighting doors 14 on both sides of the driver's seat space D, and is provided with a partition wall 16 that can be opened and closed freely, separating the driver's seat space D side from the luggage space S side, with a center pillar frame 15 of the boarding and alighting doors 14 as the boundary. A center cover panel 13 that covers the power drive means 39 that drives the rear tire wheel shaft axis 42 is provided in the center of the vehicle width on the driver's seat space D side, and a slidable and rotatable driver's seat 33 is provided above the center cover panel 13, and gate doors 19 that open and close outward are provided on the sides and rear of the luggage space S side.

[0037] The vehicle dimensions of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention are defined as follows: within the category of light motor vehicles, in Appendix 1 of Article 2 of the Road Transport Vehicle Act, the standard size specifications within the Enforcement Regulations for Two-Wheeled Motor Vehicles (including two-wheeled motor vehicles with sidecars) that fall within the range of light two-wheeled vehicles are formed to a total length of 2.5 m or less, a total width of 1.3 m or less, and a total height of 2.0 m or less, as specified in the Enforcement Regulations for Two-Wheeled Motor Vehicles (including two-wheeled motor vehicles with sidecars).

[0038] The vehicle structure of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention is formed in accordance with the specifications of "a vehicle equipped with a straddle-type seat, a bar-operated handle-type steering device, three wheels, and with the sides of the driver's seat open" in the Enforcement Regulations for Two-Wheeled Vehicles with Sidecars (commonly known as Trikes) in the Guidelines for the Implementation of Automobile Inspection Work, Chapter 1, 1-2 (1).

[0039] The body panel 11 has always-open entrance / exit doors 14 on both sides of the side facing the driver's seat space D, and a partition wall 16 that can be opened and closed to separate the driver's seat space D side from the luggage space S side, with the center pillar frame 15 of the entrance / exit doors 14 as the boundary. A center cover panel 13 that covers the power drive means 39 of the three-wheeled bike is provided in the center of the vehicle width on the driver's seat space D side, and a driver's seat 33 that can slide and rotate freely is provided above this. On the sides and rear of the luggage space S side, there are also gate doors 19 that open and close outward.

[0040] The dashboard panel 12 has a built-in operating handle for the three-wheeled trike, and is further equipped with anti-reflective gauges, operation switches and control panels related to trike operation, and also stores a drink holder, glove box, auxiliary battery, etc.

[0041] The center cover panel 13 is formed in the longitudinal center on the driver's seat space side in a shape that covers the power drive means 39 of the three-wheeled bike, and is formed in a shape that allows the physically disabled person S to straddle the center cover panel 13 while riding in the wheelchair K when driving.

[0042] The entrance / exit 14 is shaped so that both sides of the body panel 11 on the driver's seat space D side are always open, and a partition wall 16 that can be opened and closed is provided in the center to separate the driver's seat space D side from the luggage space S side.

[0043] The center pillar frame 15 is provided approximately in the center of the body panel 11 and serves the purpose of serving as a roll bar to increase the rigidity of the vehicle body in the event of a collision, and also as a mounting support for a separation wall 16 that separates the driver's seat space D side from the luggage space S side.

[0044] The partition wall 16 is supported by a center pillar frame 15 provided at the entrance / exit 14 and separates the driver's seat space D side from the luggage space S side in a manner that allows it to be opened and closed freely, and is formed, for example, by an accordion-type curtain 16a or a folding sliding door 16b.

[0045] The accordion-type curtain 16a is an accordion-type curtain made of a transparent resin base to ensure forward visibility for passenger T riding in the luggage space S, and is formed with a structure that ensures forward visibility with the transparent curtain when driving.

[0046] The folding sliding door 16b is a folding sliding door made of a transparent resin panel to ensure forward visibility for passengers T riding in the cargo space S, and is structured so that the transparent sliding door ensures forward visibility when driving.

[0047] The driver's seat space D is located in front of the partition wall 16, and a driver's seat 33 is arranged in the position where the original seat would normally be located, and is shaped to straddle the center cover panel 13. In addition, a storage box (not shown) with a small item compartment can be installed on the boarding and alighting step sections 22 on both sides of the driver's seat space D to store a portable air conditioner and heater that cool and heat the cargo space S.

[0048] The loading space S is a space provided behind an openable and closable partition wall 16 that separates it from the driver's seat space D side, with the center pillar frame 15 of the entrance / exit door 14 as the boundary, and a gate door 19 that opens and closes outward is provided on the sides and rear of the loading space S.

[0049] The gate door 19 is a gate-type gate door that opens and closes outward and is provided on the side and rear of the cargo space S.

[0050] The boarding / alighting step section 22 is a space for placing feet when driving, a space for putting feet when getting on and off the vehicle, and a space for getting on and off and moving when moving from the driver's seat space D to the luggage space S.

[0051] The driver's seat 33 is slidably and rotatably mounted on the upper part of the center cover panel 13, and is configured so that when securing the sleeping space 28 described later, the driver's seat 33 can be turned around, slid forward, moved close to the dashboard panel 12, and then fixed in place.

[0052] The air intake 34 is provided in front of the body panel 11 for the purpose of taking in air from the front into the vehicle while driving to prevent the windshield from fogging up.

[0053] FIG. 1(c) is a side view showing the state in which luggage N is loaded in the luggage space S. A driver U sits in the driver's seat space D, and the luggage space S is loaded with luggage N. With the driver U sitting in the vehicle, the driver can move from the driver's seat space D to the luggage space S via the boarding / alighting step section 22 (see FIG. 4(c)).

[0054] The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention, configured as described above, covers the chassis frame of the three-wheeled bike with a body panel to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle, and also provides a cargo-type electric roof-equipped trike 10 that allows overnight stays in the vehicle by providing a canopy cover and sleeping panels on the floor of the cargo space.

[0055] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of use of the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention. FIG. 2(a) is a top cross-sectional view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. FIG. 2(b) is a side cross-sectional view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. The power drive means 39 is composed of a battery or lithium battery 41, an electric motor 40, and a power transmission means 44, and is covered by a center cover panel 13 located in the center of the vehicle width, and is connected to a rear tire wheel shaft 42 equipped with a differential device 43.

[0056] The power transmission means 44 is made up of, for example, a chain (timing belt), a sprocket (gear), and a differential device 43, and is formed with a structure that transmits power from the electric motor 40 to the rear tire wheel shaft .

[0057] The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention configured as described above is equipped with an electric motor 40. (1) The electric motor 40 is a DC motor, which allows for precise control of the rotation speed and torque, making it possible to drive the vehicle with a focus on driving performance and ride comfort. (2) By providing the seat 33 in a compact manner within the center cover panel 13 below the seat 33, the space on the side D of the seat 33 can be used effectively. (3) The underfloor space on the driver's seat side D and the rear seat side S is effectively utilized.

[0058] FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of use of the electric roof-equipped trike of the present invention. FIG. 3(a) is a top cross-sectional view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. FIG. 3(b) is a side cross-sectional view of the electric roofed trike 10 of the present invention. The power drive means 39 is composed of a battery 41 and an in-wheel electric motor 45, the battery 41 being covered by a center cover panel 13 provided at the center position of the vehicle width on the driver's seat space side, and the in-wheel electric motor 45 being mounted in the rear tire wheel on both sides of the rear tire wheel shaft axis 42 equipped with a differential device 43.

[0059] The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention configured as described above is equipped with an in-wheel electric motor 45. (1) It is highly efficient, has a simple structure, and can be made compact. (2) The torque characteristics are flat, so no transmission is required. (3) The torque response is fast and the control is easy. (4) Independent driving force control is possible, making it easy to apply to traction control, vehicle attitude control, etc. (5) Even if one in-wheel electric motor fails, the other in-wheel electric motors can continue to drive the vehicle, providing greater peace of mind than a converted vehicle and contributing to the stability of the drive system. (6) In the converted vehicle, the motor, inverter, and battery were relocated to the engine compartment, but with in-wheel electric motors, all the motors are small and built into the wheels, which gives greater freedom in vehicle design and makes it easier to realize universal design. In other words, it is easier to add new collision safety and other safety features. (7) The elimination of transmission mechanisms such as drive shafts also increases the flexibility of the vehicle frame structure, which contributes to making automobiles smaller and lighter, thereby saving energy and extending the driving range. (8) It is possible to provide an electric roofed trike 10, which has many advantages, such as reducing the number of parts in an electric vehicle and increasing the space required, allowing for ample space to install new equipment related to autonomous driving and remote control. [Example]

[0060] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention. FIG. 4(a) is an overall perspective view showing a state in which the canopy cover 20 is attached to the luggage space S of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention. FIG. 4(b) is a side view showing a state in which the hood cover 20 is attached to the luggage space S of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention and luggage N is loaded. The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention employs a means in which a hood cover 20 is provided on the floor surface of the loading space S, which can be extended and retracted back and forth.

[0061] The canopy cover 20 is attached to a part of the center pillar frame 15 and is provided on the floor of the cargo space S so that it can be extended and retracted back and forth. It is made of a bellows-shaped canvas sheet of a predetermined length, consisting of a bellows sheet reinforcing framework and a tunnel-shaped bellows sheet. A plurality of movable casters 21 are provided at the bottom end, and the canopy cover 20 can be extended and retracted on the floor of the cargo space S to secure a sleeping space 28. In addition, a zipper for an entrance / exit that can be locked from the inside can be provided on the rear side of the hood cover 20, allowing entry and exit from the rear. In addition, by moving the hood cover 20 halfway into the cargo space S, cargo N of different heights can be loaded.

[0062] FIG. 4(c) is a side cross-sectional view showing a state in which luggage N is loaded in the luggage space S of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention. A driver U rides in the driver's seat space D, and the driver U can move from the driver's seat space D to the cargo space S through the boarding / disembarking step section 22 while riding in a state where the luggage N is loaded in the cargo space S.

[0063] FIG. 4(d) is a side cross-sectional view showing a state in which a passenger T is riding in the luggage space S. If there is a passenger T, a foldable rear seat chair C is loaded into the luggage space S, and passenger T rides in the rear seat chair C. Furthermore, when driving long distances, driver U and passenger T can take turns driving.

[0064] The rear seat chair C is a tubular chair with a folding function for a able-bodied person to ride in and wheels for mobility, and is provided so as to be freely attached to and detached from the floor surface of the cargo bed 17. [Example]

[0065] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention. FIG. 5(a) is a side view showing an embodiment of a stationary rooftop 35. FIG. The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention employs a means in which a roof top 35 is mounted on the upper end of the lift-up door 19 of the cargo bed 17, and the roof top 35 is formed as a fixed type or a lift-up type.

[0066] The rooftop 35 is formed from a hardtop member made of metal or resin and is placed and fixed to the upper end of the liftgate door 19 of the cargo bed 17 with fasteners 35a, and is further connected and fixed to the center pillar frame 15 via clamping connectors 35b. In addition, a double-door type rear opening and closing door 38 is provided at the rear end, making it easy to take in and out luggage N. In addition, by changing the double-door rear opening / closing door 38 to a hatchback type rear opening / closing door 38, it is possible to make it possible to install the "car tent" of Patent No. 7417788.

[0067] FIG. 5(b) is a side view showing an embodiment of a flip-up rooftop 35. The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention employs a means in which a pop-up rooftop 35 formed of a hardtop member is attached to the upper end of the lift-up cargo door 19 of the cargo bed 17.

[0068] FIG. 5(c) is a side cross-sectional view showing a state in which a passenger T is riding in the luggage space S. If there is a passenger T, a foldable rear seat chair C is loaded into the luggage space S, and passenger T rides in the rear seat chair C. Furthermore, when driving long distances, driver U and passenger T can take turns driving.

[0069] FIG. 5(d) is a side cross-sectional view showing a state in which a roof top 35 is attached to the luggage space S of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 to provide a sleeping space 28. The sleeping floor panel 27 is formed of a rectangular panel plate shaped like a step, made of metal or resin with the required length, width and thickness, and has a reinforcing rib structure to increase rigidity.It is equipped with a foldable stand on the back side, and is arranged on the boarding and alighting step sections 22 on both sides of the center cover panel 13 and on the floor of the cargo space S.

[0070] The sleeping space 28 is formed by flattening the floor surface F with a plurality of sleeping panels 27. In addition, an underfloor storage space 23 can be secured in the space located below the floor surface of the driver's seat space D and the luggage space S.

[0071] The driver's seat 33 is slidably and rotatably mounted on the upper part of the center cover panel 13, and when securing the sleeping space 28, the driver's seat 33 is turned, slid forward, moved close to the dashboard panel 12, and fixed in place.

[0072] The procedure for creating a sleeping space 28 inside the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention will be described. (1) The left-side boarding / alighting door cover sheet 26 is locked from the inside of the left-side boarding / alighting door 14 using the snap lock button 26a to close the left-side boarding / alighting door 14. (2) The accordion-style curtain 16a or the folding sliding door 16b of the isolation wall 16 is moved to one side and opened. (3) The right-side boarding / alighting door cover sheet 26 is locked from the inside of the right-side boarding / alighting door 14 using the snap lock button 26a to close the right-side boarding / alighting door 14. (4) The sleeping panels 27 stored in the cargo space S are installed to the same height as the center cover panel 13 using a plurality of sleeping panel support brackets and angle members. (5) The sleeping space 28 is secured inside the trike body by making the floor surface F flat with the sleeping space panel 27.

[0073] FIG. 5(e) is a side view showing the state in which the roof top 35 and the boarding / exiting door cover sheet 26 are attached to the loading space S of the electric roof-equipped trike 10. The entrance cover sheet 26 can secure a sleeping space 28 inside the vehicle by locking and closing the entire area that is open from the inside of the entrance 14 with a snap lock button 29 or the like when sleeping in the vehicle. In addition, by providing a zipper opening on the side, the driver U can freely enter and exit from the side even when the boarding / alighting opening 14 is blocked by the boarding / alighting opening cover sheet 26. Furthermore, by locking the entrance 14 with the snap lock button 26a of the entrance cover sheet 26, the interior space of the vehicle is completely sealed and locked, preventing theft of personal belongings and preventing unauthorized entry while the passenger is sleeping.

[0074] The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention, configured as described above, is provided with a roof top 35 formed of a hardtop member at the upper end of the lift-up cargo door 19 of the cargo space S, and is equipped with either a stationary or lift-up mounting means, making it possible to provide an electric roof-equipped trike 10 that can be configured with a variety of specifications to suit the needs of the user, such as making the cargo space S a refrigerator, or an airtight room, waterproof and soundproof, or sturdy. [Example]

[0075] FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention. FIG. 6(a) is an overall perspective view showing a state in which the canopy cover 20 is attached to the luggage space S of the electric trike 10 with a roof of the present invention. FIG. 6(b) is a side cross-sectional view showing a state in which the canopy cover 20 is attached to the luggage space S of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention. The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention employs a means for securing a sleeping space 28 by providing boarding and alighting step sections 22 on both sides of the center cover panel 13, a sleeping floor panel 27 arranged on the floor of the cargo space S, and a boarding and alighting door cover sheet 26 that closes both sides of the driver's seat space D.

[0076] FIG. 6(c) is a side cross-sectional view showing a state in which the canopy cover 20 is attached to the luggage space S of the electric trike 10 with a roof to provide a sleeping space 28. The sleeping floor panel 27 is formed of a rectangular panel plate shaped like a step, and is made of metal or resin with the required length, width and thickness, with its rigidity increased by a reinforcing rib structure, and is arranged on both sides of the center cover panel 13 and on the floor surface of the cargo space S.

[0077] The sleeping space 28 is formed by flattening the floor surface F with a plurality of sleeping panels 27. In addition, an underfloor storage space 23 can be provided in the space located below the floor surface F of the sleeping space 28.

[0078] The driver's seat 33 is slidably and rotatably mounted on the upper part of the center cover panel 13, and when securing the sleeping space 28, the driver's seat 33 is turned, slid forward, moved close to the dashboard panel 12, and fixed in place.

[0079] The procedure for creating a sleeping space 28 inside the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention will be described. (1) The left-side boarding / alighting door cover sheet 26 is locked from the inside of the left-side boarding / alighting door 14 using the snap lock button 26a to close the left-side boarding / alighting door 14. (2) The accordion-style curtain 16a or the folding sliding door 16b of the isolation wall 16 is moved to one side and opened. (3) The right-side boarding / alighting door cover sheet 26 is locked from the inside of the right-side boarding / alighting door 14 using the snap lock button 26a to close the right-side boarding / alighting door 14. (4) The sleeping panels 27 stored in the cargo space S are installed to the same height as the center cover panel 13 using a plurality of sleeping panel support brackets and angle members. (5) The sleeping space 28 is secured inside the trike body by making the floor surface F flat with the sleeping space panel 27.

[0080] FIG. 6(d) is a side view showing the state in which the hood cover 20 and the entrance / exit cover sheet 26 are attached to the luggage space S of the electric roof-equipped trike 10. The entrance cover sheet 26 can secure a sleeping space 28 inside the vehicle by locking and closing the entire area that is open from the inside of the entrance 14 with a snap lock button 29 or the like when sleeping in the vehicle. Furthermore, by providing a zipper opening on the side, the driver U can freely enter and exit from the side even when the boarding / alighting opening 14 is blocked by the boarding / alighting opening cover sheet 26. In addition, by locking the boarding / alighting door 14 with the snap lock button 26a of the boarding / alighting door cover sheet 26, the interior space of the vehicle is completely sealed and locked, preventing theft of personal belongings and preventing unauthorized entry while the passenger is sleeping.

[0081] The electric trike 10 with a roof of the present invention configured as described above makes it possible to provide an electric trike 10 with a roof on which the passenger can sleep, lounge, or rest on the sleeping panel 27. [Example]

[0082] FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention. FIG. 7(a) is an overall perspective view showing a state in which a side visor panel 24 and a wind and rain cowl 25 are attached to the boarding / alighting door 14 of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention. FIG. 7(b) is a side view showing the state in which the side visor panel 24 and the wind and rain cowl 25 are attached to the boarding / alighting door 14 of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention. The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention employs a means in which a transparent side visor panel 24 that can be flipped up both inside and outside is provided above the boarding / alighting opening 14 of the body panel 11, and a wind and rain cowl 25 that prevents wind and rain from getting in from the front is provided in front of the boarding / alighting opening 14.

[0083] The entrance / exit 14 is shaped so that both sides of the body panel 11 on the driver's seat space D side are always open, and a side visor panel 24 is provided above the body panel 11 to prevent wind and rain from blowing in from the sides, and a wind and rain cowl 25 is provided in front of the body panel 11 to prevent wind and rain from getting around from the front.

[0084] The side visor panel 24 is provided above the entrance 14 of the driver's seat space D of the body panel 11, and is made of a transparent resin panel that can be flipped up on both the inside and outside sides by hinges, ensuring visibility on both the left and right sides and preventing wind and rain from blowing in from the sides. When flipped up inward, it is flipped up and stored near the ceiling inside the driver's seat space D. When flipped up outward, the vehicle is driven with the panel flipped up diagonally upward to a range that does not interfere with the wind and rain cowl 25.

[0085] The wind and rain cowl 25 serves to prevent wind and rain from getting in from the front of the body panel 11, and is a wind and rain cowl that is formed by extending above and in front of the entrance / exit door 14 and can be either integrated with the body or attached later. When the wind and rain cowl 25 is attached later, it is attached so as to fit within the vehicle width dimension.

[0086] The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention, configured as described above, is provided with a side visor panel 24 and a wind and rain cowl 25 at the entrance 14 of the driver's seat space D of the body panel 11, thereby preventing wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle from the front and sides without obstructing the view when driving. [Example]

[0087] FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the electric roofed trike of the present invention. FIG. 8(a) is a side view showing a state in which a removable half side door 30 is provided at the entrance 14 of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention. The electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention employs a means for providing a detachable wind and rain prevention means 29 at the entrance 14 of the body panel 11.

[0088] The wind and rain blow-in prevention means 29 is formed by, for example, a half side door 30, a wind and rain sheet 31, or a wind and rain panel 32.

[0089] The half side door 30 is a side door that is detachably attached to the lower region of the entrance 14 of the driver's seat space D (the upper region is open). When it rains, it is installed to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the boarding step portion 22 of the boarding / alighting entrance 14 of the driver's seat space D, and to prevent luggage N inside the vehicle from flying out of the vehicle. When opening or closing the door, the wind and rain cowl 25 interferes with the door, so it is necessary to cut the wind and rain cowl 25 at the height of the half side door 30 or to limit the opening and closing angle of the half side door 30.

[0090] The specifications of the half side door 30 are to be installed in accordance with the enforcement regulations for "vehicles with open sides to the driver's seat" in the Automobile Inspection Work Implementation Guidelines, Chapter 1, 1-2 (1) for two-wheeled vehicles with sidecars (commonly known as trikes).

[0091] FIG. 8(b) is a side view showing the state in which a wind and rainproof sheet 31 is provided at the boarding / alighting door 14 of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention. The wind and rain sheet 31 is a wide, retractable wind and rain sheet 31 that can be attached and detached from any middle to lower level of the boarding / alighting entrance 14 of the driver's seat space D of the body panel 11 (the illustration shows multiple sheets (or one sheet) attached from the middle to lower levels), and is made of, for example, canvas or seat belt material.When it rains, it is attached to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the boarding / alighting step section 22 of the boarding / alighting entrance 14 of the driver's seat space D, and to prevent luggage N inside the vehicle from flying out of the vehicle. Furthermore, the wind and rain sheet 31 does not completely block the boarding / exiting door 14 of the driver's seat space D, but rather has a structure in which a gap is always formed between it and the side visor panel 24 to prevent the window glass of the driver's seat space D from fogging up.

[0092] FIG. 8(c) is a side view showing the state in which a wind and rain panel 32 is provided at the boarding / alighting door 14 of the electric roof-equipped trike 10 of the present invention. The wind and rain panel 32 is a plug-in type wind and rain panel 32 that has at least the width dimension of the boarding / alighting entrance 14 of the driver's seat space D and is detachably attached to any middle to lower level (the illustration shows it attached to only the lower level) of the boarding / alighting entrance 14 of the driver's seat space D of the body panel 11, and is made of, for example, a reinforced plastic plate or a lightweight reinforced steel plate, and is attached to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the boarding / alighting step section 22 of the boarding / alighting entrance 14 of the driver's seat space D during rainfall, and to prevent luggage N inside the vehicle from flying out of the vehicle. Furthermore, the wind and rain panel 32 does not completely block the boarding / exiting door 14 of the driver's seat space D, but rather has a structure in which a gap is always formed between it and the side visor panel 24 to prevent the window glass of the driver's seat space D from fogging up.

[0093] The specifications of the wind and rain sheet 31 and wind and rain panel 32 described above are to be installed in accordance with the enforcement regulations for "vehicles with open sides to the driver's seat" for two-wheeled vehicles with sidecars (commonly known as trikes) in Chapter 1, 1-2 (1) of the Guidelines for Implementation of Automobile Inspection Work, etc. [Industrial Applicability]

[0094] The electric roofed trike of the present invention has a three-wheeled motorcycle chassis frame covered with body panels to prevent wind and rain from blowing into the vehicle, and a canopy cover and sleeping panels are provided on the floor of the cargo space to enable sleeping inside the vehicle.This cargo-type ``electric roofed trike'' is believed to have extremely great industrial applicability. [Explanation of symbols]

[0095] 10 Electric roofed trike (trike body) 11 Body Panels 12 Dashboard Panels 13 Center cover panel 14 Entrance / Exit 15 Center pillar frame 16 Isolation Wall 16a accordion curtains 16b folding sliding door 17 Cargo bed 19. Tailgate door 20 Canopy cover 20a vertical banner sheet 21 Caster 22 Boarding and alighting step 23 Underfloor storage space 24 Side visor panel 25 Windproof and rainproof cowl 26 Doorway cover sheet 26a snap lock button 27 Bed Panel 28 sleeping space 29 Measures to prevent wind and rain from blowing in 30 Half side door 31 Windproof and rainproof sheet 32 Windproof and rainproof panel 33 Driver's seat 34 Ventilation intake 35 Rooftop 35a fastener 35b clamping connector 36 Hinge 37 Damper 38 Rear opening door 39 Powered driving means 40 electric motor 41 Battery 42 Rear tire wheel shaft axis 43 Differential gear 44 Power transmission means 45 in-wheel electric motor D Driver's seat space S cargo space C. Rear seat chair U Driver F Floor N Luggage T passenger

Claims

1. It is a cargo-type electric roofed trike in which the chassis frame of a three-wheeled motorcycle is covered with body panels, The body panel is provided with a passenger entrance / exit opening that is always open on both sides of the driver's seat space, and a partition wall that can be opened and closed is provided to separate the driver's seat space side from the luggage space side, with the center pillar frame of the passenger entrance / exit opening as a boundary, A center cover panel is provided at the center of the vehicle width on the driver's seat space side to cover a power drive means for driving a rear tire wheel shaft, and a slidable and rotatable driver's seat is provided above the center cover panel, This electric roof-equipped trike is characterized in that it is provided with outwardly opening and closing gate doors on the sides and rear of the loading space side.

2. 2. The electric trike with roof according to claim 1, wherein a canopy cover that can be extended and retracted forward and backward is provided on the floor of the loading space.

3. 2. The electric trike with roof according to claim 1, wherein a roof top is placed on the upper end of the lift-up door of the loading space, and the roof top is formed as a fixed type or a lift-up type.

4. The electric roof-equipped trike according to claim 1, characterized in that a sleeping space is secured by providing boarding and alighting step portions on both sides of the center cover panel, a sleeping floor panel arranged on the floor of the cargo space, and a boarding and alighting door cover sheet that closes both sides of the driver's seat space.

5. 2. The electric roof-equipped trike according to claim 1, wherein a transparent side visor panel that can be flipped up both inside and outside is provided above the boarding / alighting opening of the body panel, and a wind and rain cowl that prevents wind and rain from getting in from the front is provided in front of the boarding / alighting opening.

6. 2. The electric trike with roof according to claim 1, wherein a detachable wind and rain prevention means is provided at the entrance of the body panel.

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