Canopied vehicle

Abstract

To open and close an awning member arranged on a load carrying platform through relatively simple operations without protruding from the load carrying platform to outside of a vehicle as much as possible.SOLUTION: A vehicle with an awning includes a frame member 30 which holds a shape of an awning member 20. The frame member 30 includes: a fixed frame 31 which is positionally fixed on a load carrying platform; a rotation shaft 41 (42) which is arranged in the fixed frame 31; and a movable frame 32(33) which is rotatably attached to the rotation shaft 41 (42). The awning member 20 spread between the fixed frame 31 and the movable frame 32(33) is displaced between a closing state where a tip part 320(330) of the movable frame 32(33) positioned at an opposite side of the rotation shaft 41(42) is rotated apart from the fixed frame 31 so that the awning member is three-dimensionally spread and an opening state where the tip part 320(330) of the movable frame 32(33) is rotated in a direction approaching to the fixed frame 31 so that the awning member is rolled up in the fixed frame 31 side.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle with a canopy that is provided with a canopy member that can be unfolded into a three-dimensional shape on a loading platform. [Background technology]

[0002] This type of vehicle may be fitted with a canopy member to cover transported items placed on the loading platform. The canopy member is formed from a surface material with moderate flexibility, and a hook attached to the periphery of the canopy member allows the canopy member to be hooked to the loading platform. When transporting an item, the canopy member is unfolded into an appropriate shape to cover the item, while the hook is hooked to the loading platform. When transporting an item, the hook is removed from the loading platform and the canopy member is removed. With the above-described configuration, the canopy member is frequently removed and unfolded, i.e., the canopy member is frequently opened and closed, during delivery of the item, etc., and there has been a demand for a method to simplify this opening and closing process.

[0003] The motor tricycle disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a trunk at the rear of the vehicle compartment. The trunk includes a trunk body capable of accommodating items and a lid for opening and closing the trunk body. The trunk body is cubic, with its rear and sides open (see FIG. 10 of Patent Document 1). A plate-shaped lid is attached to the lower edge of the rear of the trunk body so as to be vertically pivotable, and plate-shaped lids are also attached to the lower edges of the sides of the trunk body so as to be vertically pivotable. The trunk body is closed by rotating each lid upward and erecting it to close each side. The trunk body is opened by rotating the lid downward and tilting it toward the outside of the vehicle. With the above-described configuration, the trunk body can be opened widely from the rear to the sides by simply rotating each lid relative to the trunk body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 03-24487 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, with the technology of Patent Document 1, when the trunk body is opened, each lid falls down and protrudes outside the vehicle. Therefore, with the technology of Patent Document 1, it was necessary to select a parking location for the vehicle taking into consideration that the lids would protrude outside the vehicle when transporting items. The present invention was devised in light of the above points, and the problem that the present invention aims to solve is to make it possible to open and close a hood member provided on the loading platform with a relatively simple operation, without protruding from above the loading platform to the outside of the vehicle as much as possible. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To solve the above problem, a canopy-equipped vehicle according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a canopy member that can be unfolded into a three-dimensional shape on the vehicle's loading platform. In this type of configuration, it is desirable that the canopy member mounted on the loading platform be opened and closed with a relatively simple operation without protruding from the loading platform to the outside of the vehicle. Therefore, the canopy-equipped vehicle of the present invention includes a frame member that maintains the shape of the canopy member. The frame member includes a fixed frame fixedly mounted on the loading platform, a rotating shaft mounted on the fixed frame, and a movable frame rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft. The canopy member stretched between the fixed frame and the movable frame is configured to shift between a closed state in which the canopy member is unfolded into a three-dimensional shape by rotating the tip of the movable frame, located on the opposite side of the rotating shaft, away from the fixed frame, and an open state in which the tip of the movable frame is gathered toward the fixed frame by rotating the tip of the movable frame toward the fixed frame. In this invention, the canopy member can be shifted between a closed state in which the canopy member is unfolded three-dimensionally and an open state in which the canopy member is gathered toward the fixed frame by rotating the tip of the movable frame relative to the fixed frame, i.e., by changing the angle between the fixed frame and the movable frame. Furthermore, by gathering the hood member toward the fixed frame that is fixedly positioned on the loading platform, the hood member in the open state is less likely to protrude outside the vehicle.

[0007] Canopied vehicle of the first inventionIn the vehicle with a canopy of the first invention, the rear gate extending along the rear edge of the loading platform is provided so as to be able to rotate up and down relative to the loading platform, so that it can be displaced between an upright position where it stands at the rear edge of the loading platform and a reclined position where it reclins from the rear edge of the loading platform towards the rear of the vehicle. An expansion / contraction mechanism is provided that expands or contracts the dimensions of at least one of the fixed frame and the movable frame in a direction that expands or contracts the three-dimensional shape of the hood member. As a result, both the rear gate in the upright position and the rear gate in the reclined position are covered by the hood member in the closed position. In the present invention, by expanding or contracting at least one of the fixed frame and the movable frame, the three-dimensional shape of the hood member can be enlarged or reduced.

[0008] No. 2 The canopy-equipped vehicle of the present invention is the canopy-equipped vehicle of the first invention, and includes a first movable frame configured to hold the edge of the canopy member located on the cargo bed side, based on the canopy member being unfolded in three dimensions, and a second movable frame configured to hold the portion of the canopy member higher in the vehicle height direction than the edge. The first movable frame is attached to the fixed frame via a first rotation shaft, and the second movable frame is attached to the fixed frame via a second rotation shaft different from the first rotation shaft. In this invention, the three-dimensional shape of the canopy member is maintained by the first movable frame, the second movable frame, and the fixed frame. The first movable frame and the second movable frame are configured to rotate independently. As a result, when only the first movable frame is rotated, the shape of the canopy member stretched between the second movable frame and the fixed frame is maintained as much as possible, minimizing unintended contraction of the three-dimensional shape of the canopy member. Furthermore, by providing a rotation shaft for each movable frame, smooth rotation of the movable frames is possible without an overly complex rotation shaft configuration.

[0009] No. 3 The canopy-equipped vehicle of the present invention is the canopy-equipped vehicle of the first invention, which is provided with a fastening mechanism for detachably fastening the canopy member to the frame member. In this invention, by fastening the canopy member to the frame member with the fastening mechanism, it is possible to more reliably ensure the shape reproducibility of the canopy member.

[0010] No. 4 The vehicle with a canopy of the invention is the first invention to the second invention. 3In any of the canopy-equipped vehicles of the present invention, the canopy member is configured to move between a fully closed state in which the edges of the canopy member are spread out so that they are positioned toward the loading platform, a fully open state in which the edges of the canopy member are gathered together so that they are pulled toward the fixed frame, and an intermediate state in which the edges of the canopy member stop at a position between the fully closed state and the fully open state. At least one of the canopy member and the frame member is provided with a holding mechanism that maintains each state of the canopy member. In this invention, the holding mechanism can hold the canopy member displaced to an appropriate state when loading or unloading or transporting transported items. Furthermore, in the intermediate state, the canopy member is stretched like a canopy between the movable frame and the fixed member, which are stopped midway, so this canopy-shaped canopy member can be used as a rain shelter, etc. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the first aspect of the present invention, the hood member provided on the loading platform can be opened and closed with a relatively simple operation without protruding from the loading platform to the outside of the vehicle as much as possible. 1 According to the present invention, the hood member can be expanded into an appropriate three-dimensional shape depending on the situation. 2 According to the present invention, the hood member can be opened and closed more appropriately. 3 According to the present invention, the hood member can be more reliably unfolded into an appropriate three-dimensional shape. 4 According to the present invention, the hood member can be opened and closed more appropriately. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vehicle showing the hood member in a fully closed state. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the hood member, showing the rear side thereof in partial perspective view. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the loading platform showing the hood member in a fully open state. [Figure 5] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the cargo bed showing the hood member in an intermediate state. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a frame member through a hood member. [Figure 7] FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of a frame member showing a rotation axis. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. 7. [Figure 9] FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the hood member and the frame member showing the fastening mechanism. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is an enlarged perspective view of the hood member and the loading platform, showing the holding mechanism when in a fully closed state. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the movable frame when contracted. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the movable frame when extended. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the frame member when it is displaced from a fully closed state to an intermediate state. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is an enlarged perspective view of the hood member showing the holding mechanism in the intermediate state. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the frame member when it is displaced from an intermediate state to a fully open state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 15. In each figure, arrows indicating the front-rear direction, left-right direction (vehicle width direction), and up-down direction (vehicle height direction) of the vehicle are appropriately shown.

[0014] [Vehicle Overview] Before describing the hood member and frame member, an overview of the vehicle 2 will first be provided. A passenger compartment 3 is formed in the front portion of the vehicle 2 shown in Figure 1, and a roof panel 4 that forms the ceiling of the passenger compartment 3 is provided on the upper side of the vehicle. The rear side of the passenger compartment 3 is covered with a flat rear canvas 5, and a rear window portion 6 is formed at the top of the rear canvas 5 so as to extend in the vehicle width direction. A loading platform 7 for placing transported goods and the like is formed at the rear side of the passenger compartment 3 so as to extend in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle. At the rear end of the loading platform 7, a rear surface 8 of the vehicle 2, which is provided with rear lamps 9, 9a on the left and right, is formed in the shape of a vertical wall extending in the vehicle width direction.

[0015] 2 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from above, and side gates 10, 11 are provided on the right and left edges in the vehicle width direction, respectively, so as to extend in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle. The left and right side gates 10, 11 have front and rear ends bent downward toward the vehicle, and these bent front and rear ends are fixed to the side edges of the cargo bed 7. A rear gate 12 is provided on the rear edge of the cargo bed 7 so as to extend in the vehicle width direction. The rear gate 12 is formed in a frame shape that extends in the vehicle width direction along the rear end of the cargo bed 7, and its left end 13 and right end 14 extend in the vehicle up-and-down direction.

[0016] The rear swing-up 12 shown in FIG. 2 has its left end 13 pivotally supported on a left connecting plate 15 extending from the left side swing-up 10 toward the rear of the vehicle. That is, the lower end of the left end 13 of the rear swing-up 12 is pivotally supported on a left axle 15A attached to the left connecting plate 15 so as to be vertically rotatable. Similarly, the right end 14 of the rear swing-up 12 is pivotally supported on a right connecting plate 16 (right axle 16A) extending from the right side swing-up 11 toward the rear of the vehicle so as to be vertically rotatable. The rear swing-up 12 pivots vertically about the left and right axles 15A, 16A, allowing it to move between an upright position facing upward toward the vehicle and a reclined position facing backward toward the vehicle. A guide member (not shown) extending upward in the height direction of the vehicle 2 can be provided at the rear end of the reclined rear swing-up 12. By reclining the rear swing-up 12 toward the rear of the vehicle, transported goods can be smoothly loaded and unloaded from the loading platform 7. The rear gate 12 with a guide portion is suitable for increasing the number of transported items placed on the loading platform 7 or for placing large-sized transported items.

[0017] On the loading platform 7 shown in FIG. 1, a canopy member 20 is provided, which is expanded into a roughly cubic shape (a three-dimensional shape), and a frame member 30 that maintains the shape of the canopy member 20. By expanding the canopy member 20 on the loading platform 7 three-dimensionally and closing it in this manner, an object (not shown) on the loading platform 7 can be covered during transportation. When the vehicle 2 is stopped and the object is to be loaded or unloaded, the canopy member 20 is opened to expose the object on the loading platform 7 to the outside. In this type of configuration, it is desirable that the canopy member 20 on the loading platform 7 can be opened and closed with a relatively simple operation. Furthermore, taking into consideration the stopping position of the vehicle 2, care should be taken to minimize the protrusion of the canopy member 20 in the open state from above the loading platform 7 to the outside of the vehicle (to the rear, right, or left side in FIG. 1). Therefore, in this embodiment, the canopy member 20 on the loading platform 7 can be opened and closed with a relatively simple operation without protruding from above the loading platform 7 to the outside of the vehicle as much as possible, using the configuration described below. The details of the vehicle 2 with a canopy will be described below in detail, starting with the canopy member 20 and the frame member 30.

[0018] [Canopy parts] 1 and 3, the canopy member 20 is a surface material with moderate flexibility and is configured to be unfolded into a generally cubic shape as described above. The canopy member 20 unfolded into a cubic shape has a ceiling portion 21 that covers the upper side of the cargo bed 7, a rear portion 22 that extends downward from the rear end of the ceiling portion 21, and left and right side portions 23, 24 that extend downward from the left and right ends of the ceiling portion 21. The canopy member 20 is open on its underside so as to be able to cover the cargo bed 7. The canopy member 20 is configured so that the rear window portion 6 is exposed on the upper side of the ceiling portion 21 by adjusting the height position of the ceiling portion 21. This ensures rearward visibility through the rear window portion 6. The canopy member 20 unfolded into a three-dimensional shape has its peripheral edges, i.e., a rear edge 22E, a left edge 23E, and a right edge 24E, that are located on the cargo bed 7 side. In this state, the height position of the peripheral edge 22E etc. is set to be higher on the vehicle than the rear lamps 9, 9a.

[0019] The above-mentioned top member 20 is configured to be movable between a fully closed state shown in Fig. 1, a fully open state shown in Fig. 4, and an intermediate state shown in Fig. 5 by the action of a frame member 30 described later. In the fully closed state shown in Fig. 1, the top member 20 is unfolded into a substantially cubic shape as described above, with its peripheral edge 22E and other parts positioned toward the cargo bed 7, resulting in a closed state. In the fully open state shown in Fig. 4, the top member 20 is in an open state with its peripheral edge 22E and other parts gathered together and pulled up toward a fixed frame 31 of the frame member 30, described later. In the intermediate state shown in Fig. 5, the peripheral edge 22E and other parts are positioned between the fully closed state and the fully open state, so that only the portion of the roof portion 21 of the top member 20 facing the vehicle below is open.

[0020] [Frame member] 1 and 6, the frame member 30 is a member that maintains the shape of the hood member 20 as described above, and includes a fixed frame 31, a first movable frame 32, and a second movable frame 33. The fixed frame 31 stands upright in the height direction of the vehicle 2 relative to the loading platform 7, and is composed of a main body 310 that extends in the vehicle width direction, and left and right support pillars 311, 312 that extend downward from the right and left ends of the main body 310. The fixed frame 31 is disposed at the front end of the loading platform 7 and is detachably attached to the loading platform 7. That is, a mounting portion 313 (314) is provided at the lower end of each support pillar 311 (312), and each mounting portion 313 (314) is detachably attached to the end of the loading platform 7 in the vehicle width direction.

[0021] 6, a bracket 34 (34A) is fixed to each support column 311 (312). Each bracket 34 (34A) is fixed higher in the height direction than the lower end of each support column 311 (312) and is disposed higher on the vehicle than the tailgates 10 of the cargo bed 7. Each bracket 34 (34A) is formed in a right-angled trapezoid shape with its apex facing toward the rear of the vehicle in a side view, and its lower rear end protrudes relatively toward the rear of the vehicle. A first rotation shaft 41 (41A) for a first movable frame 32 (described later) is provided at the lower rear end of each bracket 34 (34A). A second rotation shaft 42 (42A), different from the first rotation shaft, is provided at the upper rear end of each bracket 34 (34A) as a rotation shaft for a second movable frame 33 (described later).

[0022] The first movable frame 32 shown in FIG. 6 is attached to the left and right brackets 34, 34A of the fixed frame 31 so as to be vertically rotatable. The first movable frame 32 is composed of a first tip portion 320 extending in the vehicle width direction and left and right first support pillars 321, 322 bent at approximately right angles from the right and left ends of the first tip portion 320 toward the brackets. When the top hood member 20 is taken as a reference state in which it is three-dimensionally unfolded, the left and right first support pillars 321, 322 extend from the first tip portion 320 toward the front of the vehicle, and their front ends are gradually inclined upward toward the vehicle front. The front ends of each inclined first support pillar 321 (322) are attached to the left and right brackets 34 (34A) via first rotation shafts 41 (41A) so as to be vertically rotatable.

[0023] Here, the mounting structure of the first movable frame 32 to the brackets 34, 34A shown in FIG. 6 will be described using the right-side first support column 322 and the right-side bracket 34A as an example. With reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the right-side first support column 322 has a connecting hole 323 at its front end, and a flange nut 43 is fitted into this connecting hole 323. A first rotating shaft 41 (shoulder bolt) passed through the communicating hole 35 of the right-side bracket 34A is fastened to the flange nut 43 with a resin washer 44 interposed therebetween. As a result, the first movable frame 32 shown in FIG. 6 is mounted below the rear end of each bracket 34 (34A) and can rotate smoothly up and down about each first rotating shaft 41 (41A). The center of gravity of the first movable frame 32 is set on the first tip portion 320 side, not the first rotating shaft 41 (41A) side. Therefore, the first movable frame 32 in the free state will tend to tilt backward relative to the fixed frame 31 due to its own weight.

[0024] The second movable frame 33 shown in FIG. 6 also includes a second tip portion 330 extending in the vehicle width direction and left and right second support pillars 331, 332 bent at approximately right angles from the right and left ends of the second tip portion 330 toward the brackets. Each second support pillar 331 (332) is attached to the upper rear end of each bracket 34 (34A) via a second rotation shaft 42 (42A) in a manner similar to that of the first movable frame 32, allowing for vertical rotation. By being attached to the upper rear end of each bracket 34 (34A), the second movable frame 33 is positioned higher on the vehicle than the first movable frame 32. The center of gravity of the second movable frame 33 is located on the second tip portion 330 side, not the second rotation shaft 42 (42A) side. Therefore, the second movable frame 33 in a free state also tends to tilt rearward relative to the fixed frame 31 due to its own weight.

[0025] [Fastening mechanism] 3 and 6, the top canopy member 20 is configured so that an appropriate position thereof is held by the fixed frame 31 and the movable frames 32, 33. First, the top canopy member 20 and the fixed frame 31 are provided with a fastening mechanism 50 that detachably fastens them. That is, male buttons 51 of a rod hook mechanism serving as the fastening mechanism 50 are fixed to the main body 310 of the fixed frame 31 shown in FIG. 6 at appropriate intervals in the vehicle width direction. Also, a female button 52 of the rod hook mechanism is fixed to the top canopy member 20 shown in FIG. 3 in a position along the front edge of its ceiling portion 21. Then, referring to FIG. 9, after the top canopy member 20 is wrapped around the main body 310 of the fixed frame 31, the female button 52 and the male button 51 are fastened, thereby fastening the top canopy member 20 to the fixed frame 31. 6 is positioned so as to extend in the vehicle width direction at the front end of the cargo bed 7, and holds the front edge side of the ceiling part 21 of the canopy member 20. At this time, by fastening the fixed frame 31 and the canopy member 20 with the fastening mechanism 50, the canopy member 20 is less likely to fall off the fixed frame 31.

[0026] The top hood member 20 shown in FIG. 3 is provided with a separate fastening mechanism that detachably fastens the top hood member 20 at an appropriate position relative to each of the movable frames 32, 33 (for convenience, only a portion of the separate fastening mechanism (50A) is shown in solid lines in FIG. 3). Taking the first tip portion 320 of the first movable frame 32 as an example, a substantially rectangular first fastening cloth 50A is provided on the back side of the top hood member 20 corresponding to this first tip portion 320 as another fastening mechanism. This first fastening cloth 50A extends in the vehicle width direction along the first tip portion 320, so that it can be wrapped around the first tip portion 320. A cloth-side male button 51A and a cloth-side female button 52A are fixed to the first fastening cloth 50A at appropriate positions. The first fastening cloth 50A is then wrapped around the first tip portion 320, while the cloth-side male button 51A and the cloth-side female button 52A are fastened. This maintains the state in which the first fastening cloth 50A is wrapped around the first tip 320, making it possible to fasten the canopy member 20 to the first movable frame 32 provided with this first tip 320. When the canopy member 20 is used as a reference, the first movable frame 32 shown in Figure 6 is tilted back approximately horizontally from the brackets 34 (34A) of the fixed frame 31 described above, and is able to hold the peripheral edge side of the canopy member 20. In addition, the first movable frame 32 in its tilted state is positioned close to and directly above the gates 10 of the cargo bed 7 described above.

[0027] The canopy top member 20 shown in FIG. 3 is provided with a second fastening cloth 50B extending in the vehicle width direction as another fastening mechanism at a position on the back side corresponding to the second tip 330 of the second movable frame 33. The second fastening cloth 50B is then wrapped around and fastened to the second tip 330. This maintains the wrapped state of the second fastening cloth 50B around the second tip 330, thereby fastening the second movable frame 33 with the second tip 330 and the canopy top member 20. When the canopy top member 20 is used as a reference, the second movable frame 33 shown in FIG. 6 tilts rearward under its own weight while holding the rear edge of the ceiling portion 21 of the canopy top member 20 until it tilts upward and toward the rear of the vehicle. This causes the ceiling portion 21 of the canopy top member 20 to be stretched between the second movable frame 33 and the fixed frame 31. Furthermore, by arranging the second movable frame 33 on the vehicle upper side of the first movable frame 32, the rear surface 22 and the left and right side surface portions 23, 24 of the hood member 20 are stretched between the first movable frame 32 and the second movable frame 33.

[0028] [Retention mechanism] 3 and 6, the frame member 30 and the top hood member 20 may be provided with a retaining mechanism 60 for retaining the top hood member 20 in each of the above-described positions. This retaining mechanism 60 may be composed of a first retaining portion 61 provided on the fixed frame 31 and a second retaining portion 62 provided on the top hood member 20. The first retaining portion 61 shown in FIG. 6 is formed of a flexible strip material, and a J-shaped hook member 611 is fixed to its tip. The first retaining portion 61 is attached to the center of the main body 310 of the fixed frame 31 in the vehicle width direction and extends downward toward the vehicle. The strip portion of the first retaining portion 61 is wound around a buckle 612, and can be stretched and contracted by adjusting the amount of winding. As will be described later, the first retaining portion 61 is configured to be hooked onto the roof panel side when the top hood member 20 is in the fully open position (see FIG. 4). 3 is formed from a flexible strip material, with a rectangular ring material 620 fixed to its tip. This second holding part 62 extends below the vehicle while being attached to the center of the vehicle width direction on the underside of the top hood member 20. As will be described later, the second holding part 62 is configured to be hooked onto the cargo bed side when the top hood member 20 is fully closed (see FIG. 10).

[0029] [Extension mechanism] 6 may be provided with an extension / contraction mechanism 70 that expands or contracts the dimensions of at least one of the fixed frame 31 and each of the movable frames 32, 33 in a direction that enlarges or reduces the three-dimensional shape of the top member 20. For example, the first movable frame 32 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 is provided with an extension / contraction mechanism 70 that expands or contracts each of its first support pillars in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle (for convenience, only the left first support pillar 321 is shown in each drawing). The extension / contraction mechanism 70 is made up of a first tubular member 71 that forms the front part of the first support pillar 321, a second tubular member 72 that forms the rear part of the first support pillar 321, and a connecting shaft member 73 that fixes the positions of both tubular members.

[0030] The first cylindrical member 71 shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 has a reference adjustment hole 710 at its rear end that penetrates the member in the vehicle width direction. The second cylindrical member 72 has a smaller diameter than the first cylindrical member 71, allowing it to be inserted into and removed from the first cylindrical member 71 in the vehicle front-rear direction. The second cylindrical member 72 has a pair of front and rear adjustment holes 721, 722 that penetrate the member in the vehicle width direction. That is, the second cylindrical member 72 has a front adjustment hole 722 located at its front end and a rear adjustment hole 721 located rearward of the front adjustment hole 722. In the first movable frame 32 in the normal state (retracted state) shown in FIG. 11, a shaft-shaped connecting shaft member 73 is passed through the rear adjustment hole 721 of the second cylindrical member 72 and the reference adjustment hole 710 of the first cylindrical member 71 and fastened and fixed by a nut NT. 12 , when the first movable frame 32 is extended, the second cylindrical member 72 is pulled out from the first cylindrical member 71 toward the rear of the vehicle, thereby increasing the dimension of the first support column portion 321 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Next, a connecting shaft member 73 is passed through the front adjustment hole 722 of the second cylindrical member 72 and the reference adjustment hole 710 of the first cylindrical member 71 to fix the positions. This makes it possible to extend the first movable frame 32 toward the rear of the vehicle by the amount of the fore-and-aft separation dimension between the front adjustment hole 722 and the rear adjustment hole 721.

[0031] [Behavior of the hood components] In the canopied vehicle 2 shown in Figure 1, the canopy member 20 provided on the loading platform 7 is opened three-dimensionally and closed, so that the transported goods (not shown) on the loading platform 7 can be covered during transport. When the vehicle 2 is stopped to load or unload the transported goods, the canopy member 20 is opened to expose the transported goods on the loading platform 7 to the outside (see Figures 4 and 5). In this type of configuration, as described above, it is desirable that the canopy member 20 provided on the loading platform 7 can be opened and closed with a relatively simple operation, without protruding from above the loading platform 7 to the outside of the vehicle as much as possible.

[0032] 1 and 6, the canopy-equipped vehicle 2 includes a frame member 30 that maintains the shape of the canopy member 20. The frame member 30 also includes a fixed frame 31 that is fixedly mounted on the loading platform 7, a rotating shaft 41, 41A (42, 42A) provided on the fixed frame 31, and a movable frame 32 (33) that is rotatably mounted on the rotating shaft. The canopy member 20 stretched between the fixed frame 31 and the movable frame 32 (33) is configured to be displaceable between a closed state in which the canopy member 20 is spread out into a three-dimensional shape by rotating the tip end 320 (330) of the movable frame 32 (33) located on the opposite side from the rotating shaft in a direction away from the fixed frame 31, and an open state in which the tip end 320 (330) of the movable frame 32 (33) is rotated in a direction toward the fixed frame 31. According to the above-described configuration, the top member 20 can be displaced between the closed state and the open state by rotating the tip end 320 (330) of the movable frame 32 (33) relative to the fixed frame 31, i.e., by changing the angle between the fixed frame 31 and the movable frame 32 (33). Therefore, the function of the frame member 30 in response to the behavior of the top member 20 will be described in detail below.

[0033] [Function of frame members in fully closed state] First, in the fully closed state shown in FIG. 1 , the roof portion 21 of the roof hood member 20 is stretched and held between the fixed frame 31 and the second movable frame 33. The rear surface 22 and the left and right side surfaces 23, 24 of the roof hood member 20 are stretched and held between the first movable frame 32 and the second movable frame 33. The peripheral edge 22E and other sides of the roof hood member 20 are held by the first movable frame 32 and positioned on the cargo bed 7 side. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10 , the hook 121 of the hooking device 120 on the rear gate 12 side is hooked and fastened to the ring member 620 of the second holding portion 62 of the roof hood member 20. This allows the frame member 30 to maintain the three-dimensionally expanded shape of the roof hood member 20 shown in FIG. 1 , preventing unintended deformation of the roof hood member 20. By maintaining the roof portion 21 of the roof hood member 20 in an appropriate shape, rearward visibility from the rear window 6 is ensured. Furthermore, since the peripheral edge 22E of the hood member 20 is disposed above the rear lamps 9, 9a on the vehicle, the visibility of the rear lamps 9, 9a is also ensured.

[0034] [Function of frame members in intermediate state] Next, we will explain the case where the canopy member 20, which is in the fully closed state shown in FIG. 1, is opened to load or unload an object onto or from the loading platform 7. In this case, in a canopy-equipped vehicle 2, the canopy member 20 can be displaced to an intermediate position by rotating only the first movable frame 32 upward, as shown in FIG. 13. That is, in the above-described configuration, the first movable frame 32 and the second movable frame 33 can be rotated independently, so that only the first movable frame 32 can be rotated upward while maintaining the position of the second movable frame 33 as much as possible. Then, the first movable frame 32 is rotated upward by an angle θ1, so that the first tip 320 of the first movable frame 32 approaches the second tip 330 of the second movable frame 32. As a result, the portions of the canopy member 20 stretched between the movable frames 32, 33 are gathered together, and the peripheral edge 22E of the canopy member 20, etc., shown in FIG. 5, are pulled up toward the second movable frame 33. 5 and 14, the first retaining portion 61 of the fixed frame 31 and the second retaining portion 62 of the canopy member 20 are pulled toward each other, and the hook member 611 of the first retaining portion 61 is hooked onto the ring member 620 of the second retaining portion 62. The position of the peripheral edge 22E of the canopy member 20 in the intermediate state can be adjusted by adjusting the length of the first retaining portion 61.

[0035] In this way, the canopy top member 20 can be held in the intermediate state shown in Figure 5, with the portion of the canopy top member 20 below the ceiling portion 21 in this intermediate state being open. Furthermore, the ceiling portion 21 stretched between the fixed frame 31 and the second movable frame 33 is arranged in the shape of an eave extending forward and backward from the vehicle. Therefore, the eave-shaped ceiling portion 21 can be used as a rain shield, etc., while goods can be loaded and unloaded from the loading platform 7 through the open portion of the canopy top member 20. Furthermore, because only the paired movable frame 32 can be rotated upward, it is possible to minimize the increase in operating force required to move the canopy top member 20 from the fully closed state to the intermediate state.

[0036] [Function of frame members when fully open] Next, as shown in FIG. 15, both movable frames 32 (33) are further rotated upward, so that their tip ends 320 (330) approach the main body 310 of the fixed frame 31. Then, by rotating the tip end 320 of the first movable frame 32 upward by an angle θ2 in a direction approaching the main body 310 of the fixed frame 31, the peripheral edge 22E of the top hood member 20, as shown in FIG. 4, is pulled toward the fixed frame 31, resulting in a fully open state. Furthermore, in this state, the first retaining portion 61 provided on the fixed frame 31 is pulled toward the upper and front side of the vehicle so as to bundle the gathered top hood members 20, and the hook member 611 of this first retaining portion 61 is hooked onto the hook portion 400 provided on the roof panel 4. This allows the top hood member 20 to be held in the fully open state, and in this fully open state, the top and peripheral sides (rear and left and right sides) of the top hood member 20 are widely opened. By gathering the canopy member 20 toward the fixed frame 31 fixed on the loading platform 7, the canopy member 20 in the open state is less likely to protrude outside the vehicle. By opening the canopy member 20 widely in this way, transported goods can be smoothly loaded and unloaded from the loading platform 7. Furthermore, since the canopy member 20 in the open state is less likely to protrude outside the vehicle, it becomes easier to select a parking position for the vehicle 2. After the transported goods have been loaded and unloaded, the canopy member 20 shown in Figure 4 is displaced to the fully closed state by reversing the above-mentioned procedure. That is, as shown in Figure 6, by rotating the tip end 320 (330) of each movable frame 32 (33) downward in a direction away from the main body 310 of the fixed frame 31, the canopy member 20 is expanded into a three-dimensional closed state.

[0037] [Enlarged view of the three-dimensional shape of the hood] In a vehicle 2 with a canopy, the rear spoiler 12 may be maintained in a reclined position as shown in Fig. 2, taking into consideration the number and dimensions of transported items. In such cases, the first movable frame 32 shown in Fig. 12 is extended by the extension mechanism 70 before the canopy member is closed. This allows the three-dimensional shape of the canopy member 20 in the fully closed state to expand rearward by the amount of extension of the first movable frame 32, and this expanded portion of the canopy member 20 can cover the transported items on the reclined rear spoiler 12 (see Figs. 1 and 2).

[0038] As explained above, in this embodiment, the rotation of the tip 320 (330) of the movable frame 32 (33) relative to the fixed frame 31, i.e., the change in the angle between the fixed frame 31 and the movable frame 32 (33), allows the canopy member 20 to be displaced between a closed state in which it is three-dimensionally spread out and an open state in which it is gathered toward the fixed frame 31. By gathering the canopy member 20 toward the fixed frame 31, which is fixed in position on the loading platform 7, the canopy member 20 in the open state is less likely to protrude outside the vehicle. Therefore, according to this embodiment, the canopy member 20 provided on the loading platform 7 can be opened and closed with a relatively simple operation, without protruding out from above the loading platform 7 to the outside of the vehicle as much as possible.

[0039] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the three-dimensional shape of the canopy top member 20 can be expanded or contracted by extending or contracting the first movable frame 32. In this embodiment, the three-dimensional shape of the canopy top member 20 is maintained by the first movable frame 32, the second movable frame 33, and the fixed frame 31. The first movable frame 32 and the second movable frame 33 can be rotated independently. As a result, when only the first movable frame 32 is rotated, the shape of the canopy top member 20 stretched between the second movable frame 33 and the fixed frame 31 is maintained as much as possible, minimizing unintended contraction of the three-dimensional shape of the canopy top member 20. Furthermore, by providing a rotation shaft for each movable frame, smooth rotation of each movable frame 32, 33 is possible without overly complicating the configuration of each rotation shaft 41, 42, etc. In this embodiment, the canopy top member 20 is fastened to the frame member 30 by the fastening mechanism 50, thereby more reliably ensuring the shape reproducibility of the canopy top member 20. In this embodiment, when an item is being transported or when it is being unloaded, the hood member 20, which has been displaced to an appropriate position, can be held by the holding mechanism 60. In addition, when the hood member 20 is in an intermediate position, the hood member 20 is stretched like a canopy between the movable frame that has stopped midway and the fixed member, so this canopy-shaped hood member 20 can be used as a rain cover, etc.

[0040] The canopy-equipped vehicle of this embodiment is not limited to the above-described embodiment and may take various other embodiments. In this embodiment, the configuration of the canopy member is illustrated, but the configuration of the canopy member is not intended to be limited. The canopy member can be expanded into various three-dimensional shapes, such as a multi-sided shape like a cube, or a curved shape like a quarter hemisphere or hemisphere. The canopy member may be configured to cover substantially the entire surface of the cargo bed, or may be configured to cover only a portion of the cargo bed. The canopy member may be configured to move between the closed state and the open state, and does not necessarily have to stop in an intermediate state. The canopy member in the intermediate state may have its roof fully extended or slightly loosened.

[0041] Although the present embodiment illustrates the configuration of the frame member, the configuration of the frame member is not intended to be limited to this. For example, a fixed frame can be disposed at the position of the first frame member shown in FIG. 1 , and a first movable frame can be disposed at the position of the fixed frame shown in FIG. 1 . Furthermore, the frame member can have multiple or single fixed frames and multiple or single movable frames depending on the shape of the top cover member. The outer shape of each frame can be appropriately set to match the three-dimensional shape of the top cover member. When multiple movable frames are provided, a rotation shaft can be provided for each movable frame, or multiple movable frames can be configured to rotate around a single rotation shaft. The configuration of the rotation shaft can also be modified as appropriate. The movable frame can be configured to rotate under its own weight, or it can be configured to rotate only a predetermined angle using a biasing member or a mechanism that locks the rotation. Furthermore, a telescoping mechanism can be provided on at least one of the fixed frame and the movable frame. For example, a telescoping mechanism can be provided on the fixed frame shown in FIG. 1 so that it can be extended or contracted in the vehicle height direction. The configuration of the telescoping mechanism can also be modified as appropriate, or the telescoping mechanism can be omitted. The fastening mechanism can be a point fastener such as a rod hook mechanism, or various other mechanisms such as a wire fastener or a hook-and-loop fastener. The fastening mechanism may be configured to irremovably fasten the hood member to the frame member. The configuration of the holding mechanism can also be changed as appropriate. For example, a turnover spring can be provided on the rotating shaft to bias the movable frame so as to close the hood member and also bias the movable frame so as to open the hood member.

[0042] The configuration of the vehicle can be changed as needed, and the configuration of the loading platform can also be changed as needed. The hood member can cover not only the transported goods, but also various components placed on the loading platform or various components installed on the loading platform. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 2 vehicles 3 Cabin 4 roof panels 5 Rear Canvas 6 Rear window 7 Cargo bed 8 rear (of vehicle) 9,9a Rear lamp 10,11 Side tilt 12 Rear Tilt 13 Left end (of rear swing) 14 Right end (of rear swing) 15 Left connecting plate 15A left shaft material 16 Right connecting plate 16A Right shaft material 20 Canopy parts 21 Ceiling 22 Rear part 23,24 Side part 22E Rear edge (edge ​​of the hood member of the present invention) 23E Left edge 24E Right edge 30 Frame members 31 Fixed Frame 310 Main body 311,312 Pillar section 313,314 Mounting part 32 First Movable Frame 320 First tip 321,322 First pillar part 323 Connection hole 33 Second Movable Frame 330 Second tip 331,332 Second support section 34 Left Bracket 34A Right Bracket 35 Communication hole 41, 41A First rotating shaft (first rotating shaft of the present invention) 42, 42A Second rotating shaft (second rotating shaft of the present invention) 43 Flange nut 44 Washer 50 Retaining mechanism 51 Male button 52 Female button 50A First fastening cloth 51A Fabric side male button 52A Fabric side female button 50B Second fastening cloth 60 Retention mechanism 61 First holding part 611 Hook material 612 Buckle 62 Second holding part 620 Ring material 70 Telescopic mechanism 71 First tube material 72 Second tube material 73 Connecting shaft material 710 Reference adjustment hole 721 Rear adjustment hole 722 Front adjustment hole

Claims

1. In a vehicle with a canopy, the canopy member is configured to be unfolded into a three-dimensional shape on the loading platform of the vehicle. a frame member that maintains the shape of the hood member, the frame member having a fixed frame that is fixedly attached to the loading platform, a rotation shaft that is provided on the fixed frame, and a movable frame that is rotatably attached to the rotation shaft; The hood member stretched between the fixed frame and the movable frame is configured to be displaceable between a closed state in which the tip of the movable frame located on the opposite side of the rotation axis is spread out into a three-dimensional shape by rotating in a direction away from the fixed frame, and an open state in which the tip of the movable frame is gathered toward the fixed frame by rotating in a direction toward the fixed frame, A rear gate extending along the rear edge of the loading platform is provided so as to be rotatable up and down relative to the loading platform, so that the rear gate can be displaced between an upright position where it stands at the rear edge of the loading platform and a reclined position where it reclins from the rear edge of the loading platform toward the rear of the vehicle, A vehicle with a canopy is provided with an extension / contraction mechanism that expands or contracts the dimensions of at least one of the fixed frame and the movable frame in a direction that enlarges or reduces the three-dimensional shape of the canopy member, so that both the rear tailgate in an upright position and the rear tailgate in a reclined position are covered by the canopy member in a closed position.

2. A vehicle having a first movable frame configured to hold the edge of the hood member located on the loading platform side, based on the state in which the hood member is three-dimensionally unfolded, and a second movable frame configured to hold the side of the hood member above the edge in the vehicle height direction, 2. A canopied vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the first movable frame is attached to the fixed frame via a first rotation axis, and the second movable frame is attached to the fixed frame via a second rotation axis different from the first rotation axis.

3. A vehicle with a canopy as described in claim 1, which is provided with a fastening mechanism for removably fastening the canopy member to the frame member.

4. The hood member is configured to be displaceable between a fully closed state in which the edge of the hood member is spread out so that it is positioned on the loading platform side, a fully open state in which the edge of the hood member is gathered together so that it is pulled up on the fixed frame side, and an intermediate state in which the edge of the hood member stops at a position between the fully closed state and the fully open state, 4. The vehicle with a canopy according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the canopy member and the frame member is provided with a holding mechanism for holding the canopy member in each state.

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