Column structure and article holding tool

Abstract

To provide a column structure which eliminates a need of length adjustment work when the column structure is attached to a gate plate.SOLUTION: A column structure 1 is attached to a gate plate 12 which is included in a load carrying platform 11 of a truck 10 and has an inner surface 12a provided with a projection part 13. The column structure 1 includes: a first column member 2 which contacts with the inner surface 12a of the gate plate 12 and is located on the inner surface side IS of the gate plate 12 while partially extending to an area above the gate plate 12; a second column member 3 which contacts with an outer surface 12b of the gate plate 12 and is located on the outer surface side OS of the gate plate 12 while partially extending to the area above the gate plate 12; and connection members 4 connecting the first column member 2 with the second column member 3 in the area above the gate plate 12. The first column member 2 has a hook part 21 which may hook on the projection part 13. The connection members 4 connect the first column member 2 with the second column member 3 and the first column member 2 and the second column member 3 sandwich the gate plate 12. The column structure 1 is attached to the gate plate 12 by hooking by the hook part 21 and sandwiching of the gate plate 12.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a support structure attached to a tailgate of a truck and an article holder including the support structure. [Background technology]

[0002] When loading items onto the bed of a truck, the items are often secured to supports or platforms provided on the bed to prevent the loaded items from becoming disorganized due to vibrations during travel, etc. Patent Document 1 is a prior document for an invention of providing supports on the bed of a truck. Patent Document 1 relates to a base metal fitting for erecting a support to be attached to the inner surface of the tailgate of a flatbed truck, and proposes a base metal fitting for erecting a support to be attached to the tailgate of a flatbed truck, characterized in that the base metal fitting has an upper base metal fitting attached to the top of the tailgate and a lower base metal fitting connected to the upper base metal fitting via a length-adjustable connecting structure and attached to the bottom of the tailgate, and the upper base metal fitting and the lower base metal fitting erect and hold the support. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6647695 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, the base metal fitting for erecting a support pole in Patent Document 1 has a structure in which the length of the connection mechanism is adjusted according to the height of the gate plate before it is attached to the gate plate, so length adjustment work is required during attachment. For this reason, the base metal fitting for erecting a support pole in Patent Document 1 is difficult to attach to the gate plate.

[0005] The present invention has been made in response to the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a support structure that does not require length adjustment when attached to a gate plate, and an article holder equipped with such a support structure. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The invention for solving the above problem is a support structure provided on the bed of a vehicle having a gate plate, the support structure having a hook-shaped protrusion on an inner surface thereof and attached to the gate plate, the support structure comprising: a first support member that is disposed on the inner surface side of the gate plate in a state where it abuts against the inner surface of the gate plate and a part of it extends above the gate plate; a second support member that is disposed on the outer surface side of the gate plate in a state where it abuts against the outer surface of the gate plate and a part of it extends above the gate plate; and a support structure that is provided on the outer surface side of the gate plate, the first support member and the second support member that are disposed opposite each other across the gate plate. and a connecting member that is detachably connected at a position above the gate plate, wherein the first support member has a hooking portion that can be hooked onto the protruding portion of the gate plate, and the connecting member connects the first support member and the second support member, thereby clamping the gate plate while pressing the first support member and the second support member in a direction toward each other, and the gate plate is attached by the hooking of the hooking portion onto the protruding portion and the clamping of the gate plate between the first support member and the second support member.

[0007] According to this configuration, the first support member with the hooking portion hooked on the protruding portion and the second support member facing the first support member can be connected with a connecting member to attach the first support member to the gate plate, eliminating the need for length adjustment work for attachment to the gate plate. Furthermore, by hooking the hooking portion to the protruding portion and sandwiching the gate plate between the first support member and the second support member, the first support member can be attached in a strongly fixed state to the gate plate. "Hook-shaped" means a shape in which the intermediate portion is bent or curved to a desired degree.

[0008] In the present invention, it is preferable that, when attached to the gate plate, the first support member and the second support member are spaced apart at a position where the connecting member is arranged, and the first support member and the second support member abut at a position above the connecting member. According to this configuration, when the first support member and the second support member are connected by the connecting member, the force pressing the first support member and the second support member against the gate plate can be increased, thereby increasing the strength of attachment to the gate plate.

[0009] Preferably, the present invention further includes an intervening member disposed between the first support member and the second support member, so that when attached to the gate plate, the first support member and the second support member are spaced apart at a position where the connecting member is disposed, and the intervening member is disposed between the first support member and the second support member at a position above the connecting member, thereby restricting the first support member and the second support member from approaching each other. According to this configuration, when the first support member and the second support member are connected by the connecting member, the force pressing the first support member and the second support member against the gate plate can be increased, thereby increasing the strength of attachment to the gate plate.

[0010] In the present invention, it is preferable that the first support member has a first receiving portion, the second support member has a second receiving portion, and the intervening member abuts against the first receiving portion and the second receiving portion when attached to the gate plate. With this configuration, the intervening member can be disposed between the first support member and the second support member in a stably state.

[0011] In the present invention, it is preferable that the hook portion has a hook shape with a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section, which makes it easy to hook the hook portion onto the protruding portion.

[0012] Another aspect of the invention for solving the above problem is an article holder comprising the above-mentioned support structure and a holding part connected to at least one of the first support member and the second support member provided on the support structure, the holding part holding an article. With this configuration, it is possible to provide an article holder comprising a support structure that achieves the above-mentioned effects.

[0013] In the present invention, it is preferable that the holding portion holds the article by fastening the article to the holding portion with a fastening member. According to this configuration, the article can be held by fastening with the fastening member, and therefore the fastening strength between the holding portion and the article due to the tightening action can be increased.

[0014] In the present invention, it is preferable that the holding unit has a box-shaped body that can store the item. According to this configuration, the item can be stored inside the box-shaped body, making it easy to hold and store the item by the holding unit.

[0015] In the present invention, it is preferable that the holding portion has a frame body to which the article can be fastened. With this configuration, the article can be fastened to the frame body and held, so that it is easy to hold the article even if it is difficult to attach and fix to the holding portion with the fastening member, for example. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] The support structure and article holder of the present invention do not require length adjustment when attaching to the gate plate, making the attachment process easy. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a left side view showing the support structure of the first embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a left side view showing a modified example of the support structure of the first embodiment. [Figure 4]FIG. 10 is a left side view showing the support structure of the second embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a left side view showing an article holder including the support structure of the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 6. [Figure 8] FIG. 10 is a left side view showing a modified example of an article holder including the support structure of the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a left side view showing a modified example of an article holder including the support structure of the first embodiment. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a left side view showing a modified example of an article holder including the support structure of the first embodiment. [Figure 11] FIG. 2 is a left side view showing a state in which the article holder equipped with the support structure of the first embodiment holds a spare tire. [Figure 12] 12 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XII-XII of FIG. 11. [Figure 13] 1 is a left side view showing an article holder comprising a support structure and a holding part having a box-shaped body according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 14] 14 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line XIV-XIV in FIG. 13. [Figure 15] 1 is a left side view showing an article holder comprising a holding section having a pillar structure and a frame body according to the first embodiment. FIG. [Figure 16] 16 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XVI-XVI of FIG. 15. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a schematic view showing a state in which two article holders are attached to a gate plate. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a left side view showing an article holder including a support structure according to a second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0018] <Strut structure> [First embodiment] A support structure 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 and 2. The support structure 1 includes a first support member 2, a second support member 3, and a connecting member 4, and is provided on a loading platform 11 of a truck 10 (see Figure 17) as a vehicle having a tailgate 12, and is attached to the tailgate 12, which has a hook-shaped protrusion 13 on its inner surface 12a.

[0019] The first support member 2 is a member that abuts against the inner surface 12a of the gate plate 12 and is disposed on the inner surface side IS of the gate plate 12 with a portion extending upward from the gate plate 12. The first support member 2 has a hook-like hooking portion 21 that is substantially U-shaped and can be hooked onto the protruding portion 13 of the gate plate 12. The hooking portion 21 may also have a hook-like shape with a substantially V-shaped cross section. If the hooking portion 21 has a hook-like shape with a substantially U-shaped or V-shaped cross section, it can be easily hooked as a hook portion and can be easily hooked onto the protruding portion 13. The first support member 2 of this embodiment has a protruding portion 22 that protrudes obliquely upward near the upper end in the thickness direction of the first support member 2 (the direction of arrow X in FIG. 1). The hooking portion 21 may have a concave cross section or a U-shaped cross section with an open top.

[0020] The second support member 3 is a member that is disposed on the outer surface side OS of the gate plate 12, in contact with the outer surface 12b of the gate plate 12, with a portion of it extending above the gate plate 12. The second support member 3 of this embodiment has a recess 31 that is recessed in the thickness direction of the second support member 3 (the direction of arrow X in FIG. 1) near the upper end. The second support member 3 is provided with a through hole 32 that is drilled in the thickness direction (the direction of arrow X in FIG. 1) along the cross section of the second support member 3, and by inserting a through bolt into the through hole 32, for example, the second support member 3 can be connected to various objects using connecting members such as bolts and nuts.

[0021] The connecting member 4 is a member that detachably connects the first support member 2 and the second support member 3, which are arranged opposite each other via the gate plate 12, at a position above the gate plate 12. By connecting the first support member 2 and the second support member 3 with the connecting member 4, the gate plate 12 can be securely and firmly clamped in a state in which the first support member 2 and the second support member 3 are pressed in a direction toward each other, regardless of differences in the height dimension of the gate plate 12.

[0022] The support structure 1 is fixed to and attached to the gate plate 12 by hooking the hooking portions 21 to the protruding portions 13 and by clamping the gate plate 12 between the first support member 2 and the second support member 3. This eliminates the need for a conventional connection mechanism, and therefore eliminates the need to adjust the length of the connection mechanism when attaching the support structure 1 to the gate plate 12, making the installation process simple and quick.

[0023] 1, the support structure 1 of this embodiment is configured such that, when the gate plate 12 is sandwiched between the first support member 2 and the second support member 3, the first support member 2 and the second support member 3 are spaced apart and parallel to each other at the position where the connecting member 4 is arranged, and the tip of the protruding portion 22 of the first support member 2 abuts against the recessed portion 31 at the tip of the second support member 3 at a position above the connecting member 4. The abutment of the tip of the protruding portion 22 and the recessed portion 31 positions them, and the first support member 2 and the second support member 3 are spaced apart by the required distance Sp at the position where the connecting member 4 is arranged. By arranging the first support member 2 and the second support member 3 in this manner, when the first support member 2 and the second support member 3 are connected with the connecting member 4, the force pressing the first support member 2 and the second support member 3 against the gate plate 12 becomes greater, thereby making it possible to firmly attach the support structure 1 to the gate plate 12 in a clamped state.

[0024] In this embodiment, the first support member 2 has a protrusion 22, and the second support member 3 has a recess 31. However, as shown in FIG. 3 , the first support member 2 may have a recess 23 recessed in the direction of arrow Y at its tip, and the second support member 3 may have a protrusion 33 protruding in the direction of arrow Y at its tip. Therefore, arrow Y is opposite to arrow X. Furthermore, both the first support member 2 and the second support member 3 may have protrusions, and the protrusions may abut against each other, separating the first support member 2 and the second support member 3 by a required distance Sp at the position where the connecting member 4 is disposed. Even with these configurations, the support structure 1 can be firmly attached to the gate plate 12.

[0025] [Second embodiment] A support structure 201 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figure 4. Components common to the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and the illustrations and descriptions thereof will be used, with differences from the first and second embodiments being mainly described. The support structure 201 comprises a first support member 202 and a second support member 203, instead of the first support member 2 and the second support member 3, respectively, and further comprises an intervening member 209 disposed between the first support member 202 and the second support member 203, which limits the approaching displacement of the first support member 202 and the second support member 203.

[0026] 4, the first support member 202 and the second support member 203 have a first receiving portion 202a and a second receiving portion 203a, respectively, and when the support structure 201 is attached to the gate plate 12, the first receiving portion 202a and the second receiving portion 203a abut against the interposition member 209. This limits the approaching displacement of the first support member 202 and the second support member 203, and achieves a required separation distance Sp between the first support member 202 and the second support member 203 at the position where the connecting member 4 is arranged. Therefore, when the first support member 2 and the second support member 3 are connected by the connecting member 4, the force pressing the first support member 2 and the second support member 3 against the gate plate 12 is increased, thereby enabling the support structure 1 to be firmly attached to the gate plate 12.

[0027] <Object holder> 5 to 7, an article holder 5 that includes the support structure 1 of the first embodiment as part of its configuration will be described. The article holder 5 includes the support structure 1 and a holding part 6 that connects to at least one of the first support member 2 and the second support member 3 (the second support member 3 in this embodiment) that the support structure 1 includes, and the holding part 6 is configured to hold an article. The article to be held is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a spare tire, a tank that stores liquid such as water, a bag, daily necessities, a first aid kit, groceries (including preserved foods), first aid equipment (including ADE), various tools, agricultural equipment, and other various items.

[0028] The holding portion 6 is a member having an attachment hole 61 for attaching a fastening member FM. Because the fastening member FM is used to hold the article M, the fastening strength is high. The holding portion 6 of this embodiment is connected to the second support member 3 by a connecting member 62 and is configured with a through hole 63 that prevents contact with the connecting member 4 during connection, but the holding portion 6 is not limited to this. As shown in FIG. 8, it may be connected to the first support member 2. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the holding portion 6 may be integral with the first support member 2 or the second support member 3. The shape of the holding portion 6 is also not limited to that of this embodiment; for example, the location where the attachment hole 61 is provided may be rectangular, etc.

[0029] 11 and 12 show the article holder 5 holding a spare tire ST as an example of the article M. When the holding portion 6 holds the spare tire ST, by adjusting the arrangement of the mounting holes 61, it is possible to hold the spare tire ST using the mounting holes H of the spare tire ST, as shown in FIGS.

[0030] As shown in Figures 13 and 14, the article holder 5 may be configured such that the holding portion 6 has a box-shaped body 7 capable of storing the article M. The box-shaped body 7 is fixed to the holding portion 6 with fastening members FM, and holds the article M by storing the article M inside the box-shaped body 7. If the holding portion 6 has a configuration having the box-shaped body 7, the article M can be easily held and stored.

[0031] As shown in Figures 15 and 16, the article holder 5 may be configured such that the holding portion 6 has a frame body 8 capable of fastening an article M. The frame body 8 is fixed to the holding portion 6 with fastening members FM, and the article M is held by fastening the article M to the frame body 8. If the holding portion 6 has a frame body 8, it is possible to fasten and hold the article M to the frame body 8, so it is easy to hold an article M even if it is difficult to attach or fasten to the holding portion 6 with the fastening members FM.

[0032] As shown in Fig. 17, a plurality of article holders 5 may be attached to one gate plate 12 of the truck 10. By attaching a plurality of article holders 5, it is possible to hold a variety of articles M, further improving convenience. Note that the gate plate 12 may be understood as a concept that includes side gates and rear gates.

[0033] Up to this point, article holder 5 has been described as an article holder that includes, as part of its configuration, the support structure 1 of the first embodiment, but the support structure included in the article holder is not limited to that of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18 , article holder 205 may also include, as part of its configuration, support structure 201 of the second embodiment. Furthermore, like article holder 5, article holder 205 may have a configuration in which holding portion 6 includes a box-shaped body 7 or a frame body 8. The vehicle is not limited to flatbed truck 10, but may also be a small, medium, or large truck, or a dump truck, a wing truck, or the like. In short, it is sufficient if it has tailgates 12 or the like as flap panels and can accommodate support structures 1, 201.

[0034] Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described in detail above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the present invention as defined in the claims. For example, the above-described article holder 5 has one holding portion 6 attached to two support structures 1, but the number of support structures 1 may be one or three or more. Furthermore, the holding portion 6 may be provided in the opposite direction to that of the above embodiment so that the article M can be held while positioned on the inner side IS of the gate plate 12. [Industrial Applicability]

[0035] The support structure and article holder according to the present invention can be used in industries such as industry, agriculture, forestry and fisheries, civil engineering, architecture and construction, shipping and transportation, and mining and extraction, and is therefore highly applicable industrially. [Explanation of symbols]

[0036] 1, 201: Support structure 2, 202: First support member 21: Latch part 22: Protrusion 23: Recess 3, 203: Second support member 31: Recess 32: Through hole 33: Protrusion 4: Connecting member 5, 205: Article holder 6: Holding part 61: Mounting hole 62: Connecting member 63: Through hole 7: Box-shaped body 8: Frame 10: Truck (vehicle) 11: Cargo bed 12: Gate 12a: Inner surface 12b: Exterior 13: Protruding part 202a: 1st receiving part 203a: 2nd receiving part 209: Intervening member FM: Fastening member H: Mounting hole IS: Inner side M: Goods OS: Outer side Sp: Spacing ST: Spare tire

Claims

1. A support structure provided on a loading platform of a vehicle having a tailgate, the support structure having a hook-shaped protrusion on an inner surface and attached to the tailgate, a first support member disposed on the inner surface side of the gate plate in a state in which the first support member abuts against the inner surface of the gate plate and a portion of the first support member extends above the gate plate; a second support member disposed on the outer surface side of the gate plate in a state in which the second support member abuts against the outer surface of the gate plate and partially extends above the gate plate; a connecting member that detachably connects the first support member and the second support member that are arranged opposite each other via the gate plate at a position above the gate plate, the first support member has a hook portion, The hook portion can be hooked to the protruding portion of the gate plate, The connecting member connects the first support member and the second support member, thereby clamping the gate plate in a state in which the first support member and the second support member are pressed in a direction in which they approach each other, a support structure that is attached to the gate plate by hooking the hooking portion to the protruding portion and by sandwiching the gate plate between the first support member and the second support member;

2. 2. The support structure according to claim 1, wherein, when attached to the tilt plate, the first support member and the second support member are spaced apart at the position where the connecting member is arranged, and the first support member and the second support member abut at a position above the connecting member.

3. an intervening member disposed between the first support member and the second support member; The support structure described in claim 1, wherein when attached to the tilt plate, the first support member and the second support member are spaced apart at the position where the connecting member is positioned, and the intervening member is positioned between the first support member and the second support member at a position above the connecting member, thereby restricting the first support member and the second support member from approaching each other.

4. the first support member has a first receiving portion, the second support member has a second receiving portion, The support structure according to claim 3 , wherein the intervening member abuts against the first receiving portion and the second receiving portion when attached to the gate plate.

5. The support structure according to claim 1 , wherein the hook portion has a hook shape with a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section.

6. The support structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, a holding portion connected to at least one of the first support member and the second support member of the support structure, An article holder, characterized in that the holding portion holds an article.

7. The article holder according to claim 6, wherein the article is fixed to the holding portion with a fastening member, so that the holding portion holds the article.

8. 7. The article holder according to claim 6, wherein the holding portion has a box-like body capable of storing the article.

9. 7. The article holder according to claim 6, wherein the holding portion has a frame body capable of fastening the article.

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