Roof box for vehicle

Abstract

To provide a roof box for a vehicle capable of very easily storing baggage and taking out the stored baggage.SOLUTION: A roof box for a vehicle according to the present invention is a roof box for a vehicle having a new structure in which an upper cover can be freely opened to the left or right, and the roof box for a vehicle according to the present invention includes a support means (40) provided on both sides inside a lower case (20), and a rotating member (50) provided on both sides of the upper cover (30) and selectively coupled to the support means (40). The upper cover 30 can be opened by rotating the left or right end of the upper cover 30 upward. Therefore, it is very easy to store baggage in the lower case 20 or take out the stored baggage.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 7

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a roof box for a vehicle having a new structure in which the top lid can be freely opened to the left or right. [Background technology]

[0002] Recently, the number of people who enjoy camping has increased, and as a result, the use of roof boxes for vehicles, which are attached to the top of a vehicle to allow for the storage of additional luggage, has also increased.

[0003] The roof box comprises a fixing frame fixed to the roof of the vehicle, a lower case fixed to the upper surface of the fixing frame, and an upper cover coupled to the upper part of the lower case.

[0004] In this case, a hinge member is provided on one side of the lower case, and the upper cover is connected to the hinge member so that the upper part of the lower case can be opened by lifting one side of the upper cover upward, and a locking device is provided on the other side of the lower case.

[0005] Therefore, with the upper cover lifted upward, luggage can be loaded into or unloaded from the lower case, and when the upper cover is rotated downward, the upper cover is coupled to a locking device and fixed so as not to be opened.

[0006] However, because such vehicle roof boxes can only be opened by lifting the upper lid on one side, there is a problem in that it is very cumbersome to load luggage close to the hinge member side of the lower case or to unload luggage stored on the hinge member side.

[0007] Therefore, a new method to solve these problems was needed. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0008] [Patent Document 1] Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1692495 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0009] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and has as its object to provide a roof box for a vehicle having a new structure in which the top lid can be freely opened to the left or right. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a roof box for a vehicle, comprising a fixed frame 10 fixed to a roof 1 of a vehicle, a lower case 20 fixed to an upper surface of the fixed frame 10, and an upper cover 30 coupled to an upper portion of the lower case 20, the roof box further comprising support means 40 provided on both sides of the interior of the lower case 20, and rotating members 50 provided on both sides of the upper cover 30 and selectively coupled to the support means 40, the support means 40 comprising a rack gear 41 coupled to the interior of the lower case 20 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction, a plurality of support rods 42 formed in the shape of round rods extending in the front-rear direction, connected to the rack gear 41 so as to be spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction and slidable in the front-rear direction together with the rack gear 41, and a plurality of support rods 42 coupled to the rack gear 41 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction together with the rack gear 41, and a support rod 42 attached to the rack gear 41. a pinion gear 43 that meshes with a gear train 41a formed on the upper cover 30 and is rotatably connected to the lower case 20, so that the rack gear 41 and the support rod 42 slide forward and backward as the pinion gear 43 rotates; and a cylinder lock 44 that is connected to the pinion gear 43 and allows a user to connect a key and rotate the pinion gear 43. The rotating member 50 extends downward from the inner surface of the upper cover 30, and a through-hole 52 through which the support rod 42 passes is formed at the lower end of the rotating member 50 so as to pass through the front and rear surfaces. When the user rotates the cylinder lock 44 with the upper cover 30 rotated downward to close it, the pinion gear 43 and the support rod 42 slide forward and backward, so that the support rod 42 engages with the through-hole 52 of the rotating member 50.

[0011] According to another feature of the present invention, there is provided a roof box for a vehicle, which includes a plurality of guide cylinders 45 provided on both sides of the interior of the lower case 20 to cover the rack gear 41 and the support rod 42, and an opening 45a through which the rotating member 50 passes is formed on the upper surface of the guide cylinders 45, the opening 45a being configured in the form of a hopper whose width in the front-to-rear direction increases as it goes upward, and the rotating member 50 is provided on the inner surface of the upper cover 30 so as to be positioned above the opening 45a.

[0012] According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a roof box for a vehicle, further comprising a front spoiler 70 provided in front of the lower case 20, the front spoiler 70 including a fixing member 71 fixed to the front surface of the lower case 20, a spoiler main body 72 provided in front of the fixing member 71, and a reinforcing piece 73 provided between the fixing member 71 and the spoiler main body 72 to reinforce the spoiler main body 72, the fixing member 71 including a fixing portion 71a fixed to the front surface of the lower case 20 and an extension portion 71b extending forward from a lower end of the fixing portion 71a, the spoiler main body 72 including a support portion 72a extending forward from the extension portion 71b and a guide portion 72b extending rearward and upward from a front peripheral portion of the support portion 72a, the upper end of the guide portion 72b being positioned higher than the lower end of the upper cover 30 when the upper cover 30 is closed.

[0013] According to another feature of the present invention, there is provided a roof box for a vehicle, wherein rain gutters 2 are protruding from both sides of the roof 1 of the vehicle, the fixing frame 10 extends laterally and has connecting portions 11a at both ends to be connected to the rain gutters 2, a pair of fixing bars 11 spaced apart from each other in the front-to-rear direction, and a pair of connecting bars 12 extending in the front-to-rear direction and having front and rear ends connected to the fixing bars 11 and spaced apart from each other in the front-to-rear direction, and an insertion groove 21 into which the fixing bars 11 and connecting bars 12 are inserted is formed on the underside of the lower case 20, so that after the fixing frame 10 is fixed to the roof 1 of the vehicle, the fixing frame 10 can be inserted into the insertion groove 21 to connect and fix the lower case 20.

[0014] According to another feature of the present invention, an opening 72c penetrating the front and rear surfaces is formed in the guide portion 72b of the spoiler body 72, and a wind power generator 81 is provided behind the opening 72c, a first separation detecting means 82 is provided on the lower surface of the fixing frame 10 and detects when the fixing frame 10 separates from the roof 1 of the vehicle, a second separation detecting means 83 is provided on the upper surface of the fixing frame 10 and detects when the lower case 20 separates upward from the fixing frame 10, an impact detecting sensor 84 is provided on one side of the lower case 20, a camera 85 is provided on one side inside the upper cover 30, an alarm means 86 is provided on one side of the driver's seat of the vehicle, and the first and second separation detecting means 82, 83 A roof box for a vehicle is provided, which includes a control means (87) operated by electricity output from the wind power generator (81), configured to receive signals from an impact detection sensor (84) and a camera (85), to be wirelessly connected to the alarm means (86) and to transmit images captured by the camera (85) to a registered smartphone (88), and wherein the control means (87) receives signals from the first and second contact detection means, and when it detects that the fixing frame (10) is separating from the roof (1) of the vehicle or the lower case (20) is separating from the upper surface of the fixing bar (11), it activates the alarm means (86) to warn the driver, and when vibration is detected by the impact detection sensor (84), it transmits images captured by the camera (85) to the registered smartphone (88). [Effects of the Invention]

[0015] The vehicle roof box according to the present invention is provided with support means 40 provided on both sides of the interior of the lower case 20, and a rotating member 50 provided on both sides of the upper cover 30 and selectively connected to the support means 40. A user can open the cylinder lock 44 provided on the left or right support means 40 and rotate the left or right end of the upper cover 30 upward to open it. Therefore, there is an advantage that it becomes very easy to store luggage in the lower case 20 and to take out the stored luggage. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] 1 is a front perspective view illustrating a vehicle roof box according to the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is a rear perspective view illustrating a vehicle roof box according to the present invention; [Figure 3] 1 is a left side view of a vehicle roof box according to the present invention; [Figure 4] 1 is a top perspective view illustrating an exploded state of a vehicle roof box according to the present invention; [Figure 5] 1 is a bottom perspective view illustrating an exploded state of a vehicle roof box according to the present invention; [Figure 6] 1 is an exploded perspective view showing the support means and the pivot means of the vehicle roof box according to the present invention; [Figure 7] 1 is a front cross-sectional view of a vehicle roof box according to the present invention; [Figure 8] 1 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a support means and a rotating member of a vehicle roof box according to the present invention are connected to each other; [Figure 9] 1 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a guide cylinder of a support means of a vehicle roof box according to the present invention has been removed; [Figure 10] 1 is a perspective view illustrating a state in which a rotating member of the support means of the vehicle roof box according to the present invention has been removed; FIG. [Figure 11] 4 is a reference diagram for explaining the function of the support means and the rotating member of the vehicle roof box according to the present invention; FIG. [Figure 12] 10 is a reference diagram for explaining the function of the support means and the rotating member of the roof box for a vehicle according to the present invention. FIG. [Figure 13] 1 is a front cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the left end of the upper lid of the vehicle roof box according to the present invention is lifted and opened. [Figure 14] 1 is a front cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which the right end of the upper lid of the vehicle roof box according to the present invention is lifted and opened. [Figure 15] 1 is a simplified diagram for explaining the operation of the vehicle roof box according to the present invention; [Figure 16] 1 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating a state in which a front spoiler is attached to a roof box for a vehicle according to the present invention; [Figure 17] 1 is a perspective view illustrating a front spoiler of a vehicle roof box according to the present invention; [Figure 18] FIG. 2 is a side cross-sectional view illustrating a second embodiment of a vehicle roof box according to the present invention. [Figure 19] FIG. 4 is a front cross-sectional view illustrating a second embodiment of a vehicle roof box according to the present invention. [Figure 20] FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a second embodiment of a vehicle roof box according to the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying exemplary drawings.

[0018] 1 to 17 illustrate a vehicle roof box according to the present invention, exemplifying its application to a Jimny vehicle ("Jimny" is a registered trademark of Suzuki Motor Corporation), a small sports utility vehicle manufactured by Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan.

[0019] At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, rain gutters 2 are provided on both sides of the roof 1 of the Jimny vehicle so as to extend in the front-rear direction.

[0020] The vehicle roof box of the present invention is the same as the conventional one in that it is composed of a fixed frame 10 fixed to the roof 1 of the Jimny vehicle, a lower case 20 fixed to the upper surface of the fixed frame 10, and an upper lid 30 connected to the top of the lower case 20.

[0021] According to the present invention, as shown in Figures 4 and 5, the fixing frame 10 is composed of a pair of fixing bars 11 extending laterally, with connecting portions 11a formed at both ends to be connected to the rain gutters 2, and spaced apart from each other in the front-to-rear direction, and a pair of connecting bars 12 extending laterally, with front and rear ends connected to the fixing bars 11.

[0022] The coupling portion 11 a is provided to be inclined downward, and a coupling groove 11 b to be coupled to the rain gutter 2 is formed on the inner surface of the lower end thereof, so that the coupling groove 11 b can be fixed to the rain gutter 2 .

[0023] The lower case 20 is configured in the form of a box with an open top, and an insertion groove 21 into which the fixing bar 11 and the connecting bar 12 are inserted is formed on the lower side, thereby fixing the fixing frame 10 to the roof 1 of the automobile, and after combining the lower case 20 so that the fixing frame 10 is inserted into the insertion groove 21, the lower case 20 can be fixed to the fixing frame 10 using fixing screws that pass through the lower case 20.

[0024] Therefore, when the lower case 20 is fixed to the fixed frame 10, the lower surface of the lower case 20 is close to the roof 1 of the vehicle, so that the wind generated when the vehicle is running cannot pass between the roof 1 of the vehicle and the lower surface of the lower case 20.

[0025] The upper cover 30 is formed in a cylindrical shape with an open bottom surface, and is disposed to cover the upper side and peripheral portion of the lower case 20 .

[0026] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, support means 40 are provided on both sides of the interior of the lower case 20, and rotating members 50 selectively coupled to the support means 40 are provided on both sides of the upper cover 30.

[0027] As shown in Figures 8 to 12, the support means 40 is composed of a rack gear 41 connected to the inside of the lower case 20 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction, a plurality of support rods 42 each having the shape of a round rod extending in the front-rear direction and connected to the rack gear 41 so as to be spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction and slidable in the front-rear direction together with the rack gear 41, a pinion gear 43 which meshes with a gear train 41a formed on the rack gear 41 and is rotatably connected to the lower case 20 so that the rack gear 41 and the support rods 42 slide in the front-rear direction as a result of rotation, and a cylinder lock 44 connected to the pinion gear 43 so that a user can connect a key to it and rotate it.

[0028] 6 to 8, a plurality of guide cylinders 45 are provided on both sides of the interior of the lower case 20 to cover the rack gear 41 and the support rods 42.

[0029] The guide cylinder 45 has a space formed therein in which the rack gear 41 and the support rod 42 are slidably coupled in the front-rear direction, and is made up of three cylinders, which are provided on both sides of the lower case 20 so as to be spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction.

[0030] An opening 45a through which the rotating member 50 passes is formed on the upper surface of the guide cylinder 45, and the opening 45a is configured in the form of a hopper whose width in the front-rear direction increases toward the upper side.

[0031] The rack gear 41 is provided so as to penetrate the guide cylinder 45 in the front-rear direction, and a gear train 41a is formed on the lower surface thereof.

[0032] The support rods 42 are made up of three pieces and are positioned above the rack gear 41 so as to be on the same central axis, and an extension 42a provided at the front end to extend downward is connected to the rack gear 41 and slides back and forth together with the rack gear 41.

[0033] The pinion gear 43 is rotatably mounted inside the central guide cylinder 45 among the three guide cylinders 45, and when its upper peripheral portion is coupled to the gear train 41a of the rack gear 41 and rotated, the rack gear 41 and the three support rods 42 slide back and forth as shown in FIG. 12.

[0034] The cylinder lock 44 is connected to the pinion gear 43 so as to pass through it, and the cylinder lock 44 and the pinion gear 43 are configured to rotate together in forward and reverse directions. The cylinder lock 44 passes through the lower case 20 and is exposed outside the lower case 20.

[0035] At this time, a keyhole 44a is formed on the outer surface of the cylinder lock 44 so that a key can be inserted into the keyhole 44a and rotated sideways.

[0036] Since such a cylinder lock 44 is widely used in general locking devices, further detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0037] The rotating member 50 is configured in the shape of a bar extending in the vertical direction, and has a fixing plate 51 at its upper end which is attached to the inner surface of the upper cover 30. The fixing plate 51 is fixed to the inner surface of the upper cover 30 so as to be positioned above the opening 45a.

[0038] At this time, a through hole 52 through which the support rod 42 passes is formed at the lower end of the rotating member 50 so as to penetrate from the front to the rear.

[0039] The undescribed drawing number 60 utilizes a support cylinder whose upper and lower ends are connected to the lower case 20 and the upper cover 30, respectively.

[0040] Therefore, as shown in Figures 7 and 15(a), when the upper cover 30 is closed, the rotating members 50 provided on both sides of the upper cover 30 are inserted into the guide cylinder 45 through the through holes 52.

[0041] At this time, when the cylinder lock 44 and the pinion gear 43 are rotated to slide the rack gear 41 and the support rod 42 backward, the support rod 42 is engaged with the through-hole 52 formed in the rotating member 50, as shown in FIG. 11, and the upper cover 30 is fixed so as not to be opened.

[0042] When the user inserts a key into the cylinder lock 44 on the left support means 40 and rotates the left cylinder lock 44 and pinion gear 43, the rack gear 41 and support rod 42 on the left side slide, as shown in FIG. 12, and the pivoting member 50 on the left side of the upper cover 30 is released.

[0043] As shown in Figures 13 and 15(b), when the user lifts the left end of the upper cover 30 upward, the rotating member 50 provided on the right end of the upper cover 30 rotates around the support rod 42 while being connected to the support rod 42 provided on the right side of the lower case 20, and the left end of the upper cover 30 is lifted upward, as shown in Figures 13 and 15(b).

[0044] Therefore, a user can put or take out luggage in the lower case 20 by opening the left side of the upper cover 30 .

[0045] Conversely, when the user connects a key to the cylinder lock 44 provided on the right support means 40 and rotates it, the rotation member 50 provided on the right side of the upper cover 30 is released, and the right end of the upper cover 30 can be lifted upward and opened, as shown in Figure 14.

[0046] In this way, the user can selectively open the cylinder lock 44 provided on the left or right support means 40 and rotate the left or right end of the upper cover 30 upward to open it.

[0047] A front spoiler 70 is provided in front of the lower case 20.

[0048] As shown in Figures 16 and 17, the front spoiler 70 is composed of a fixing member 71 fixed to the front surface of the lower case 20, a spoiler body 72 provided in front of the fixing member 71, and a reinforcing piece 73 provided between the fixing member 71 and the spoiler body 72 to reinforce the spoiler body 72.

[0049] The fixing member 71 includes a fixing portion 71a fixed to the front surface of the lower case 20 and an extension portion 71b extending forward from the lower end of the fixing portion 71a.

[0050] The spoiler body 72 includes a support portion 72a extending forward from the extension portion 71b, and a guide portion 72b extending rearward and upward from the front periphery of the support portion 72a.

[0051] The rear end of the support portion 72a is adhesively fixed to the lower surface of the extension portion 71b.

[0052] In this case, the front shape of the guide portion 72b is configured as an arc shape with both sides positioned further back than the center, and the upper end of the guide portion 72b is configured to be positioned higher than the lower end of the upper cover 30 when the upper cover 30 is closed.

[0053] That is, when the upper cover 30 is closed, the guide portion 72b blocks the front lower end of the upper cover 30.

[0054] The reinforcing piece 73 is formed in the shape of a plate extending in the front-rear direction, and its front, rear and lower surfaces are adhered to the fixing member 71 and the spoiler main body 72, thereby supporting the guide portion 72b of the spoiler main body 72 so that it is not pushed backward by wind.

[0055] Therefore, the wind generated when the vehicle is moving is guided upward along the guide portion 72b of the spoiler body 72 and passes rearward along the upper surface of the upper cover 30, thereby minimizing air resistance applied to the lower case 20 and the upper cover 30.

[0056] The vehicle roof box configured as described above is provided with support means 40 on both sides of the interior of the lower case 20 and a rotating member 50 on both sides of the upper cover 30 that is selectively connected to the support means 40. A user can open the cylinder lock 44 on the left or right support means 40 and rotate the left or right end of the upper cover 30 upward to open it.

[0057] Therefore, there is an advantage that it is very easy to store and remove luggage in the lower case 20.

[0058] A plurality of guide cylinders 45 are provided on both sides of the interior of the lower case 20 to cover the rack gear 41 and the support rod 42, and an opening 45a through which the rotating member 50 passes is formed on the upper surface of the guide cylinder 45, and the opening 45a is configured in the form of a hopper whose width in the front-to-back direction becomes wider as it goes upward.

[0059] Therefore, when the upper cover 30 is closed by rotating it downward from the upward position, the rotating member 50 can be smoothly inserted into the opening 45a.

[0060] That is, since the upper cover 30 is made of a synthetic resin material, it may be slightly distorted when closing the upper cover 30, and as a result, the rotating member 50 may not be inserted accurately into the opening 45a. However, since the opening 45a is configured in the form of a hopper whose width in the front-to-back direction increases as it goes upward, when closing the upper cover 30, the lower end of the rotating member 50 is guided along the inner surface of the opening 45a, which is configured in the form of a hopper, and is smoothly inserted into the opening 45a, making it easy to close the upper cover 30.

[0061] In addition, a front spoiler 70 is provided in front of the lower case 20, and the wind generated when the vehicle is traveling is guided upward by the front spoiler 70 and passes over the upper cover, which has the advantage of preventing noise and vibration caused by the wind hitting the front of the vehicle roof box while the vehicle is traveling, and preventing damage to the lower case 20 or the upper cover 30 due to continuous pressure being applied to the lower case 20 or the upper cover 30.

[0062] In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the roof box is used exclusively for Suzuki Jimny vehicles, but the vehicle roof box of the present invention can be installed on various vehicles other than Jimny vehicles, and in such cases, the shape of the fixing frame 10 can be modified to fit the shape of the roof 1 of the vehicle on which it is installed.

[0063] 18 to 20 show a second embodiment of the present invention, in which an opening 72c is formed in the guide portion 72b of the spoiler body 72, penetrating from the front to the rear surfaces.

[0064] The vehicle further includes a wind power generator 81 provided behind the opening 72c, a first separation detection means 82 provided on the lower surface of the fixing frame 10 and configured to detect when the fixing frame 10 separates from the roof 1 of the vehicle, a second separation detection means 83 provided on the upper surface of the fixing frame 10 and configured to detect when the lower case 20 separates upward from the fixing frame 10, an impact detection sensor 84 provided on one side of the lower case 20, a camera 85 provided on one side inside the upper cover 30, an alarm means 86 provided on one side of the driver's seat of the vehicle, and a control means 87 operated by electricity output from the wind power generator 81, which receives signals from the first and second separation detection means 82 and 83, the impact detection sensor 84, and the camera 85, is wirelessly connected to the alarm means 86, and transmits images captured by the camera 85 to a registered smartphone 88.

[0065] The wind power generator 81 is composed of a generator 81b fixed to a bracket 81a provided on the rear side of the spoiler body 72 with its drive shaft facing forward, and a propeller 81c provided on the drive shaft of the generator 81b. When wind blows through the opening 72c, the propeller 81c rotates to generate electricity.

[0066] The electricity thus generated is applied to the control means 87.

[0067] The first separation detection means 82 is embedded in the underside of the connecting bar 12 of the fixing frame 10, and uses a limit switch with a push button 82a on the underside that is pressed by the roof 1 of the vehicle. When the connecting part 11a of the fixing bar 11 is released from the rain gutter 2 of the vehicle and the connecting bar 12 separates upward from the roof 1 of the vehicle, the push button 82a protrudes downward to detect this.

[0068] The second separation detecting means 83 is recessed on the upper surface of the connecting bar 12 and uses a limit switch with a push button 83a on the upper surface which is pressed by the lower surface of the lower case 20. When the lower case 20 separates upward from the connecting bar 12, the push button 83a protrudes upward to detect this.

[0069] The impact sensor 84 is configured to detect vibrations generated when luggage stored in the lower case 20 moves and hits the lower case 20 or the upper cover 30 while the vehicle is running.

[0070] The camera 85 is installed at the rear inside the upper cover 30 facing downward and forward, and is configured to photograph the luggage stored in the lower case 20. The alarm means 86 is configured to output an alarm sound when activated.

[0071] The control means 87 is operated by electricity generated by the wind power generator 81 and is connected to the alarm means 86 via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi communication, and the Bluetooth is configured to transmit images to a pre-registered smartphone 88 via Bluetooth (a registered trademark of SIG, Inc.) or Wi-Fi communication.

[0072] The smartphone 88 may be the smartphone 88 of the driver or passenger. The operation of the vehicle roof box constructed as above will now be described.

[0073] First, when a user drives a vehicle with luggage stored in the vehicle roof box, i.e., the lower case 20, the wind generated by the vehicle is supplied to the wind power generator 81 through the opening 72c, causing the wind power generator 81 to generate electricity.

[0074] At this time, the control means 87 receives signals from the first and second separation sensing means 82 and 83 .

[0075] When the first and second separation detecting means 82, 83 detect that the connecting bar 12 has separated upward from the roof 1 or that the lower case 20 has separated upward from the connecting bar 12, the control means 87 activates the alarm means 86 to notify the driver of this.

[0076] That is, when the vibration generated when the vehicle is running causes the fixing of the fixing frame 10 fixed to the roof 1 to loosen, or the fixing between the lower case 20 and the fixing frame 10 to loosen, the fixing frame 10 will separate from the roof 1, or the lower case 20 will separate from the fixing frame 10.

[0077] At this time, the control means 87 detects this through the first and second separation detecting means 82, 83 and activates the alarm means 86 to notify the driver, so that the driver can quickly tighten the screws that secure the fixing bar 11 and the lower case 20, thereby preventing the fixing bar 11 and the lower case 20 from coming off and causing an accident.

[0078] The control means 87 receives a signal from the impact detection sensor 84 and, if an impact greater than a preset reference value is applied to the lower case 20, activates the alarm means 86 and transmits the image captured by the camera 85 to a registered smartphone 88, so that the driver and passengers can visually check the condition of the luggage stored in the lower case 20.

[0079] Therefore, if the luggage stored in the lower case 20 is released and collides with the lower case 20 or the upper case while moving, the driver or passenger can quickly recognize this and re-secure the luggage.

[0080] The vehicle roof box configured in this manner has the advantage that if the fixing bars 11 or the lower case 20 become loose, or if the fixing of luggage stored in the lower case 20 becomes loose, the driver is notified immediately so that the driver can quickly improve the fixing of the fixing bars 11, the lower case 20, and the luggage, thereby preventing the vehicle roof box from falling and causing an accident while the vehicle is in operation.

[0081] In particular, since the control means 87 operates using electricity generated by the wind power generator 81, there is no need for separate wiring to supply power, which has the advantage of making it easier to install a roof box for a vehicle. [Explanation of symbols]

[0082] 10: Fixed frame 20: Lower case 30: Upper lid 40: Support means 50: Rotating member 70: Front spoiler

Claims

1. a fixed frame (10) fixed to the roof (1) of a vehicle; a lower case (20) fixed to the upper surface of the fixed frame (10); A roof box for a vehicle including an upper cover (30) connected to an upper part of the lower case (20), Support means (40) provided on both sides inside the lower case (20); The device further includes a rotating member (50) provided on both sides of the upper cover (30) and selectively coupled to the support means (40), The support means (40) a rack gear (41) slidably coupled to the inside of the lower case (20) in the forward and backward directions; a plurality of support rods (42) each having a round rod shape extending in the front-rear direction, connected to the rack gear (41) so as to be spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction, and slid forward together with the rack gear (41); a pinion gear (43) that meshes with the gear train (41a) formed on the rack gear (41) and is rotatably connected to the lower case (20) so that the rack gear (41) and the support rod (42) slide forward and backward as the pinion gear (43) rotates; a cylinder lock (44) coupled to the pinion gear (43) so that a user can couple and rotate the key; The rotating member (50) extends downward from the inner surface of the upper cover (30), and a through-hole (52) through which the support rod (42) passes is formed at the lower end so as to penetrate from the front to the rear. When the user rotates the cylinder lock (44) while the upper lid (30) is rotated downward to close the roof box for a vehicle, the pinion gear (43) and the support rod (42) slide forward and backward, and the support rod (42) is connected to the through hole (52) of the rotating member (50).

2. The lower case (20) includes a plurality of guide cylinders (45) provided on both sides of the interior thereof to cover the rack gear (41) and the support rod (42), An opening (45a) through which the rotating member (50) passes is formed on the upper surface of the guide cylinder (45), The opening (45a) is configured in the form of a hopper whose width in the front-rear direction increases toward the upper side, 2. The roof box for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the rotating member (50) is provided on the inner surface of the upper cover (30) so as to be positioned above the opening (45a).

3. The vehicle further includes a front spoiler (70) provided in front of the lower case (20), The front spoiler (70) a fixing member (71) fixed to the front surface of the lower case (20); a spoiler body (72) provided in front of the fixing member (71); The spoiler includes a reinforcing piece (73) provided between the fixing member (71) and the spoiler body (72) to reinforce the spoiler body (72), The fixing member (71) is a fixing portion (71a) fixed to the front surface of the lower case (20); An extension portion (71b) extending forward from the lower end of the fixing portion (71a), The spoiler body (72) a support portion (72a) provided to extend forward from the extension portion (71b); a guide portion (72b) extending rearward and upward from a front circumferential portion of the support portion (72a), 2. The roof box for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein an upper end of the guide portion (72b) is positioned higher than a lower end of the upper lid (30) when the upper lid (30) is closed.

4. The roof (1) of the vehicle is provided with protruding rain gutters (2) on both sides thereof, The fixed frame (10) a pair of fixing bars (11) extending laterally and spaced apart from each other in the front-rear direction, with connecting portions (11a) formed at both ends to be connected to the rain gutters (2); a pair of connecting bars (12) extending in the front-rear direction, with front and rear ends connected to the fixed bar (11) and spaced apart from each other in the lateral direction; The lower surface of the lower case (20) is formed with an insertion groove (21) into which the fixing bar (11) and the connecting bar (12) are inserted.

2. The vehicle roof box according to claim 1, wherein after the fixing frame (10) is fixed to the roof (1) of the automobile, the lower case (20) can be connected and fixed so that the fixing frame (10) is inserted into the insertion groove (21).

5. An opening (72c) penetrating the front and rear surfaces is formed in the guide portion (72b) of the spoiler body (72), a wind power generator (81) provided behind the opening (72c); a first separation detecting means (82) provided on the underside of the fixing frame (10) for detecting when the fixing frame (10) separates from the roof (1) of the vehicle; a second separation detecting means (83) provided on the upper surface of the fixed frame (10) for detecting when the lower case (20) separates upward from the fixed frame (10); an impact sensor (84) provided on one side of the lower case (20); a camera (85) provided on one side of the inside of the upper cover (30); an alarm means (86) provided on one side of the driver's seat of the vehicle; and a control means (87) configured to receive signals from the first and second distance detection means (82, 83), the impact detection sensor (84) and the camera (85), to be wirelessly connected to the alarm means (86) and to transmit images captured by the camera (85) to a registered smartphone (88), and to be operated by electricity output from the wind power generator (81). The control means (87) receives signals from the first and second contact detection means and, when it detects that the fixing frame (10) has separated from the roof (1) of the vehicle or that the lower case (20) has separated from the upper surface of the fixing bar (11), activates the alarm means (86) to warn the driver, and when vibration is detected by the impact detection sensor (84), transmits the image captured by the camera (85) to a registered smartphone (88).

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