Vehicle cargo bed panel mounting bracket and panel mounting bracket set

Abstract

To provide a panel mounting fitting enabling one person to easily carry out the work of constructing a wall surface of a panel on the gate of a vehicle loading platform. [Solution] A metal fitting to be attached to the upper end A1 of the gate A of a vehicle loading platform, comprising a mounting surface portion 11 corresponding to the width of the upper end A1, a connecting surface portion 12 extending upward from the inner end of the mounting surface portion 11 on the loading platform side and having a connecting hole at an appropriate position, a support surface portion 13 extending downward from the end of the mounting surface portion 11 on the outer side of the loading platform, and a string hook engaging portion which connects to the loading platform's string hook A2 provided on the upper outer surface of the gate.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to a metal fitting and metal fitting set for attaching a panel (structural plywood) to a sidegate in order to expand the volume of a vehicle bed. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a metal fitting for attaching a panel to a vehicle loading platform, which comprises an outer fitting having a mounting plate portion to be placed on the upper end surface of the gate, a fixing plate portion extending upward from the inner edge of the mounting plate portion and fixed to the outer surface of the panel (covering plate), and a hanging plate portion extending downward from the outer edge of the mounting plate portion and hanging on the outer surface of the gate plate, and an inner fitting placed alongside the inner surface of the panel, and a means for clamping the panel between the fixing plate portion of the outer fitting and the inner fitting.

[0003] Patent document 2 also discloses a means for holding a panel with an inner metal fitting, which is composed of an outer metal fitting having a hook portion that is hooked into the upper edge of the gate in a U-shape and a connection portion extending from the hook portion, and an inner metal fitting having a connecting portion that is connected to the connection portion and a recessed portion into which the panel is inserted and held. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2018-83580 A. [Patent Document 2] JP 2020-142592 A. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The panel installation work described in Patent Document 1 is described as a one-person job that involves leaning the panel against the inside of the gate, hooking the outer metal fittings onto the upper end of the gate (in reality, it is simply placed on the panel), and connecting the fittings to the panel. However, because the panel and metal fittings are not fixed in place in any way, the work is done in an unstable condition.

[0006] Furthermore, the panel installation work using the metal fittings described in Patent Document 2 requires connecting the outer metal fittings to the inner metal fittings, and then connecting the panel and the metal fittings while the inner and outer metal fittings are attached to the gates. In particular, the position for installing the metal fittings needs to correspond to the edge position of the panel, so that the panel installation work cannot be said to be easy.

[0007] Therefore, this invention proposes a new panel mounting bracket and panel mounting bracket set for vehicle cargo beds, which allows panels to be attached to the cargo bed easily by one person by using outer brackets that are attached to the designated position of the tailgate. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The panel mounting bracket for a vehicle loading platform according to claim 1 of the present invention is a bracket to be attached to the upper end of the gate of a vehicle loading platform and is characterized in that it comprises a mounting surface portion corresponding to the width of the upper end, a connecting surface portion extending upward from the inner end of the mounting surface portion on the loading platform side and having a connecting hole at an appropriate position, a supporting surface portion extending downward from the end of the mounting surface portion on the outer side of the loading platform, and a string hook engaging portion for engaging with a string hook for the loading platform provided on the upper outer surface of the gate.

[0009] By bringing the placement surface and the support surface into contact with the upper end portion of the gate and engaging the string hook with the string hook, the metal fittings are positioned and fixed in a specified position and in a specified state on the gate, and by abutting the connecting surface against a panel (structural plywood) standing inside the gate and fastening the panel to the metal fittings using the connecting holes (using screws, nails, through bolts, etc.), a panel wall is constructed inside the gate.

[0010] Furthermore, in the panel mounting bracket for a vehicle cargo bed according to claim 2 of the present invention, the strap hook engaging portion is particularly composed of an inclined surface portion formed by inclining the lower extended portion of the support surface portion inward to the position of the strap hook, and a long hole provided on the inclined surface portion through which the strap hook is inserted; when the strap hook is inserted into the long hole from below with the bracket tilted, and in this inserted state the bracket is raised and the mounting surface portion is positioned on the upper end surface of the gate, the bracket can be positioned and fixed in a predetermined position on the gate in a predetermined state (a state in which it is prevented from slipping out of the strap hook).

[0011] Furthermore, the panel mounting bracket for vehicle cargo beds according to claim 3 of the present invention is particularly configured with a strap hook engaging portion which is an extended surface portion which extends the supporting surface portion downward to the position facing the strap hook, inward protruding plate portions which are located on the left and right sides of the strap hook on said extended surface portion, and a stop bar which is installed between the inward protruding plates so that it can appear and disappear behind the strap hook, and when the stop bar is installed between the inward protruding plates behind the strap hook and the bracket is placed at the upper end of the gate so that the strap hook is positioned between the inward protruding plates when the stop bar is not installed, the bracket is fixed in place and in a specified state at a specified position on the gate (prevented from coming out of the strap hook).

[0012] Furthermore, in the vehicle cargo bed panel mounting bracket of claim 4 of the present invention, the strap hook engaging portion is particularly composed of an extended surface portion which extends the supporting surface portion downward to the position facing the strap hook, inward protruding plate portions which are located on the left and right of the strap hook on said extended surface portion, and a pressure rod which screws into one of the inward protruding plate portions and presses and fixes the strap hook to the other inward protruding plate portion, and by arranging the bracket at the upper end of the gate so that the strap hook is located between the inward protruding plate portions, and using the pressure rod to press and fix the strap hook to the other inward protruding plate portion, the bracket is arranged and fixed in a specified position on the gate in a specified state.

[0013] The panel mounting bracket set for a vehicle cargo bed according to claim 5 of the present invention comprises any of the brackets described above, and a panel support bracket which has a plate-shaped main body of an appropriate length and a U-shaped hook portion on the outer upper end thereof that can be hooked onto the upper end of the gate, and a recessed portion on the inner lower end thereof for receiving the panel; when the panel support bracket is hung and attached to the inside of the gate and the lower edge of the panel is fitted into the recessed portion, the panel stands up in a stably position and is secured to the panel mounting bracket. Effect of the Invention

[0014] The mounting bracket and mounting bracket / support bracket set of this invention are configured as described above, and the mounting bracket can be easily attached and fixed in the designated position of the gate, making it possible for one person to efficiently construct panels on the vehicle loading platform. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall perspective view of a panel mounting bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] In the diagram explaining how to use the mounting hardware, (a) shows mounting to the gate and (b) shows mounting to the panel. [Diagram 3] FIG. [Figure 4] In the diagram explaining how to use the mounting hardware, (a) shows mounting to the gate and (b) shows mounting to the panel. [Diagram 5] An explanatory diagram (sectional plan view) showing the state in which the same mounting hardware is attached to the string hook, (a) shows the hardware shown in Figs. 3 and 4, and (b) shows an alternative structure. [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] In the diagram explaining how to use the same support bracket, (a) shows attachment to the gate and (b) shows attachment to the panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0016] Next, we will explain the embodiment of the present invention. The present invention is a metal fitting used to set up a panel (structural plywood) B inside a flap A installed on the side of the vehicle bed. As an embodiment, two types of panel mounting fittings (embodiments) 1 and 2 that are fixed to the upper end A1 of the flap A and connect with the panel standing inside the flap A, and a panel support fitting 3 that assists in the panel mounting work are shown.

[0017] As shown in Fig. 1, the panel mounting bracket 1 comprises a mounting surface 11 corresponding to the width of the upper end A1 of the gate with a rectangular cross section, a connecting surface 12 extending upward from the inner end of the mounting surface 11 on the loading platform side, a supporting surface 13 extending downward from the end of the mounting surface 11 on the outer side of the loading platform, and a string hook engaging portion 14 connected to the loading platform string hook A2 provided on the upper outer surface of the gate and provided continuously below the supporting surface 13. Ren It is provided with connection holes (screw holes, nail holes, bolt holes) 121.

[0018] In particular, the cord hooking engagement portion 14 is composed of an inclined surface portion 141 which is formed by extending the support surface portion 13 downward and inclining it inward to the position of the cord hook, and a long hole 142 through which the cord hook A2 provided on the inclined surface portion is inserted.

[0019] Thus, when the panel mounting bracket 1 is tilted as shown in Figure 2 (a), the string hook A2 is inserted from below into the long hole 142, and the entire bracket is raised in this inserted state and the mounting surface portion 11 is positioned above the upper end portion A1 of the tilt, so that the mounting bracket 1 is fixed to the upper end portion A1 of the tilt.

[0020] Next, as shown in Figure 2 (b), panel B, which is erected inside the flap A, is abutted against the connecting surface portion 12, and panel B is attached using the connecting holes 121 with screws, nails, or bolts and nuts, etc., to construct a panel wall along the inner edge of the cargo bed.

[0021] The panel mounting bracket 2 shown in Figure 3 is another example of the panel mounting bracket 1 in Figure 1, and like the panel mounting bracket 1 described above, has a mounting surface portion 21, a connecting hole 221, a connecting surface portion 22, and a support surface portion 23, and is also provided with a string hanging engagement portion 24 of a different structure.

[0022] The cord hooking engagement portion 24 is formed by extending the support surface portion 23 downward to a position facing the cord hook A2 to form an extended surface portion 241, and providing inward protruding plate portions 242 on the inner surface of the extended surface portion 241, located on the left and right sides of the cord hook A2, with a screw hole 243 formed in the inward protruding plate portion 242 at a position corresponding to the back position of the cord hook A2, and a bolt rod (anti-pullout rod) 244 of appropriate length is screwed into the screw hole 243 and installed between the inward protruding plate portions 242.

[0023] Then, with the bolt rod 244 removed as shown in Figure 4 (a), the panel mounting bracket 2 is positioned so that the string hook A2 is positioned between the inward protruding plate portions 242, and the mounting surface portion 21 and the support surface portion 23 abut against the upper end portion A1 of the gate.

[0024] 4(b) and 5(a), when the bolt rod 244 is installed between the inward protruding plate parts 242 behind the string hook A2, the metal fitting 2 is fixed in a predetermined position on the gate in a predetermined state (a state in which it is prevented from slipping off from the string hook). Then, the panel B erected on the inside of the gate A is abutted against the connecting surface part 22, and the panel B is fastened using the connecting holes 221 by an appropriate means such as screws, to construct a panel wall along the inner edge of the bed.

[0025] Also, instead of the anti-slip rod (bolt rod) 244, as shown in FIG. 5(b), its screw-mounting position may be changed to a position where it presses against the inward protruding plate portion 242a facing the stringing hook A2, to form a pressing rod (bolt rod) 244a, and the stringing hook A2 may be pressed and fixed by the bolt rod 244a.

[0026] The panel support bracket 3 shown in Figure 6 is a bracket that aids in the panel construction work carried out using the panel mounting brackets 1 and 2 described above, and has a plate-shaped main body 31 of appropriate length on the outer upper end thereof, a U-shaped hook portion 32 that can be hooked onto the upper end portion A1 of the gate, and a recessed portion 33 on the inner lower end thereof for receiving the panel B.

[0027] As shown in Fig. 7(a), the panel support fitting 3 is hung and attached inside the flap A by hooking the hook portion 32 onto the upper end portion A1 of the flap. The lower edge of the panel B fits into the recessed portion 33 to keep the panel B in a stable upright position (Fig. 7(b)). Note that the recessed portion 33 may be provided with screw holes or the like so that the panel B fitted into the recessed portion 33 can be fixed with screws or the like.

[0028] Therefore, when constructing the panel using the panel mounting brackets 1 or 2, if the panel B is raised using the panel support brackets 3 before screwing the panel B, the screwing can be easily performed. Furthermore, if the construction position of the panel B is to be formed higher without attaching the panel to the bottom surface of the loading platform, this can be achieved by using brackets with a short length (height direction length) of the plate-shaped main body 31. [Explanation of symbols]

[0029] 1,2 Panel mounting bracket 11,21 Placement surface 12,22 Connecting surface 121,221 Connection hole 13,23 Support surface 14,24 String hook stopper 141 Slope section 142 Long hole 241 Extension surface section 242,242a Inwardly protruding plate part 243 Spiral hole 244 Bolt rod (stop rod) 244a Bolt rod (pressure rod) 3 Panel support bracket 31 Plate-shaped main body 32 Latch part 33 Concave part A. Aori A1 Upper end of flap A2 string hook B Panel

Claims

1. A panel mounting bracket for a vehicle loading platform comprises a metal fitting to be attached to the upper end of the gate of a vehicle loading platform, the metal fitting comprising: a mounting surface portion corresponding to the width of the upper end portion; a connecting surface portion extending upward from the inner end of the loading surface portion on the loading platform side and having a connecting hole at an appropriate position; a supporting surface portion extending downward from the end of the loading surface portion on the outer side of the loading platform; and a string hook engaging portion for engaging with a string hook for the loading platform provided on the upper outer surface of the gate.

2. 2. A panel mounting bracket for a vehicle cargo bed as described in claim 1, wherein the strap hook engaging portion is composed of an inclined surface portion formed by inclining a lower extended portion of the support surface portion inward to the position of the strap hook, and a long hole through which the strap hook provided on the inclined surface portion is inserted.

3. 2. A panel mounting bracket for a vehicle cargo bed as described in claim 1, wherein the strap hook engaging portion is composed of an extended surface portion extending the support surface portion downward to a position facing the strap hook, inward protruding plate portions located on the left and right sides of the strap hook on the extended surface portion, and a retaining rod installed between the inward protruding plate portions so as to be able to protrude and retract on the back surface of the strap hook.

4. 2. A panel mounting bracket for a vehicle cargo bed as claimed in claim 1, wherein the strap hook engaging portion is composed of an extended surface portion which extends the support surface portion downward to a position facing the strap hook, inward protruding plate portions located on the left and right of the strap hook on the extended surface portion, and a pressure rod which is screwed into one of the inward protruding plate portions and presses and fixes the strap hook to the other inward protruding plate portion.

5. 5. A panel mounting bracket set for a vehicle loading platform comprising: a panel mounting bracket for a vehicle loading platform according to any one of claims 1 to 4; and a panel support bracket having a plate-shaped main body of an appropriate length, a U-shaped hook portion on the outer upper end thereof that can be hooked onto the upper end of a gate, and a recessed portion on the inner lower end thereof for receiving a panel.

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