Vehicle roof storage device

Abstract

This invention relates to a roof-mounted storage device, comprising: a body and a light-emitting module. The body includes a plurality of rods and a plurality of connecting parts, the plurality of connecting parts being detachably connected to the plurality of rods to form a frame, at least one of the plurality of rods including at least one groove. The light-emitting module includes at least one light-emitting element and at least one power supply unit electrically connected to the at least one light-emitting element, the at least one light-emitting element being accommodated in the at least one groove, and light from the at least one light-emitting element being able to be projected outward from one opening of the at least one groove.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to storage devices, and more particularly to a storage device for vehicle roofs. [Previous Technology]

[0002] General roof storage devices, such as but not limited to roof trays and luggage racks, can carry items and increase carrying capacity without occupying interior space, offering excellent convenience. Conventional roof storage devices have limited functionality and are inconvenient to use in darker environments. Therefore, roof storage devices with lighting functions have been developed to increase functionality and ease of use.

[0003] However, the lighting effect is usually achieved by directly installing lighting equipment on the existing roof storage device. The lighting equipment protrudes from the roof storage device and is easily damaged by collision. It is not aesthetically pleasing and is not convenient to install. There are shortcomings that urgently need to be improved.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a novel and progressive roof-mounted storage device to solve the above-mentioned problems. [Summary of the Invention]

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a roof-mounted storage device that has lighting function, good aesthetics, simple structure and is easy to assemble.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a roof-mounted storage device, comprising: a body and a light-emitting module. The body includes a plurality of rods and a plurality of connecting parts, the plurality of connecting parts being detachably connected to the plurality of rods to form a frame, at least one of the plurality of rods including at least one groove. The light-emitting module includes at least one light-emitting element and at least one power supply unit electrically connected to the at least one light-emitting element, the at least one light-emitting element being accommodated in the at least one groove, and the light from the at least one light-emitting element being able to be projected outward from one opening of the at least one groove.

Implementation Method

[0007] The following examples illustrate possible implementations of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0008] Please refer to Figures 1 to 7, which show a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The roof storage device 1 of the present invention includes a body 10 and a light-emitting module 20.

[0009] The main body 10 includes a plurality of rods 11 and a plurality of connecting parts 12. The plurality of connecting parts 12 are detachably connected to the plurality of rods 11 to form a frame 13. At least one of the plurality of rods 11 includes at least one groove 111. The light-emitting module 20 includes at least one light-emitting element 21 and at least one power supply unit 22 electrically connected to the at least one light-emitting element 21. The at least one light-emitting element 21 is accommodated in the at least one groove 111, and the light emitted by the at least one light-emitting element 21 can be projected outward from one slot 111a of the at least one groove 111. Thus, the roof-mounted storage device 1 has lighting function, good aesthetics, simple structure, and is easy to assemble.

[0010] The at least one groove 111 extends along the length of one of the rods 11 and includes at least one port 111b opening toward one end of the rod 11. Each power supply unit 22 is disposed in one of the adapter portions 12. Each light-emitting element 21 is electrically connected to a power supply unit 22 via one of the ports 111b, which avoids exposed wires and improves safety. The at least one light-emitting element 21 can be inserted into the at least one groove 111 from the port 111b. The slot 111a of each groove 111 opens laterally outward along the length of one of the rods 11. The width of one of the light-emitting elements 21 is greater than the width of one of the slots 111a, thereby limiting the at least one light-emitting element 21. No additional adhesive or locking is required, resulting in a simple structure and convenient assembly. In this embodiment, each light-emitting element 21 includes an LED strip 211 and a base 212 surrounding the LED strip 211. One outer contour of the base 212 corresponds to one cross-sectional contour of the groove 111. The base 212 prevents the LED strip 211 from being arbitrarily bent, facilitating assembly, providing good assembly stability, and offering waterproof and protective effects. For example, the base 212 may include an aluminum substrate and a lampshade covering the aluminum substrate. The LED strip 211 is disposed between the aluminum substrate and the lampshade, thereby generating uniform light and providing good heat dissipation. In other embodiments, each LED strip may also be directly attached to a groove; the at least one light-emitting element may also employ other types of lighting fixtures.

[0011] Each of the two ends of each rod 11 is provided with a first insertion portion 112, and each of the two opposite ends of each adapter portion 12 is provided with a second insertion portion 121 that can be inserted into the first insertion portion 112 and a support portion 122. Each support portion 122 is spaced apart from a second insertion portion 121 and abuts against the outer peripheral wall of a rod 11, which facilitates assembly. The support portion 122 can distribute the force and prevent the plurality of adapter portions 12 from shaking relative to the plurality of rods 11. In this embodiment, each rod 11 is an aluminum extrusion, and each first insertion portion 112 is a slot integrally formed in the aluminum extrusion, which is simple in structure, lightweight and easy to manufacture; each rod 11 also includes a shoulder portion 113 located inside the frame 13, and each support portion 122 abuts against a shoulder portion 113, which provides good stability. In other embodiments, each of the rods may also be manufactured in other ways; each of the shoulders may also be located outside the frame.

[0012] In detail, each of the adapter portions 12 includes a detachably connected upper cover 123 and a lower cover 124. At least one of the upper cover 123 and the lower cover 124 is provided with a notch 124a communicating with the groove 111. The at least one notch 124a is available for laying a wire connecting the at least one light-emitting element 21. One of the upper cover 123 and the lower cover 124 of the at least one adapter portion 12 includes a first receiving portion 125 for accommodating the at least one power supply unit 22 and a pull-out member 126. The first receiving portion 125 has at least one opening 125a. The pull-out member 126 can close the at least one opening 125a to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the at least one power supply unit 22 for replacement, charging, etc. Furthermore, one of the upper cover 123 and the lower cover 124 is provided with a plurality of first locking holes 123a, and the other is provided with a plurality of second locking holes 124b corresponding to the plurality of first locking holes 123a. The upper cover 123 and the lower cover 124 can be connected to each other by a plurality of locking fasteners 127 locked in the plurality of first locking holes 123a and the plurality of second locking holes 124b, which facilitates mutual alignment and connection and provides good assembly convenience. In other embodiments, the upper cover and the lower cover may also have one of a plurality of alignment protrusions and the other of a plurality of alignment recesses corresponding to the plurality of alignment protrusions, which can also achieve the same effect.

[0013] The light-emitting module 20 further includes at least one control unit 23. A second receiving portion 128 is formed between the upper cover 123 and the lower cover 124 of the at least one adapter portion 12. The control unit 23 is housed in the second receiving portion 128 and electrically connected to the at least one power supply unit 22. The at least one control unit 23 can control the opening and closing of the at least one light-emitting element 21 and is easy to assemble. In this embodiment, each of the first receiving portions 125 is located on the side of the lower cover 124 away from the second receiving portion 128, which has a good heat dissipation effect. The upper cover 123 and the lower cover 124 of each adapter portion 12 are made of plastic material. Each of the second insertion portions 121 is integrally formed on a protrusion of the upper cover 123. Each protrusion is inserted into a slot, which is lightweight and has good structural strength. In other embodiments, each of the first plug-in portions can also be a protrusion, and each of the second plug-in portions can also be a slot, with the same effect.

[0014] Preferably, each of the adapter portions 12 further includes a reinforcing member 129 sandwiched between the upper cover 123 and the lower cover 124. Each of the rods 11 includes a hollow portion 114. The two opposite ends of each reinforcing member 129 are respectively inserted into the hollow portion 114 of a rod 11. A plurality of fastening members 14 pass through and connect at least one of the upper cover 123 and the lower cover 124, one reinforcing member 129, and one rod 11, as shown in FIG6, effectively improving structural strength and providing good assembly stability. In this embodiment, each reinforcing member 129 is a hollow tube, which may be made of, for example, metal or plastic, contributing to weight reduction.

[0015] The at least one power supply unit 22 includes at least one of a battery, a solar cell, an electrical interface (e.g., but not limited to a USB interface, a DC interface, etc.) and a vehicle power supply, which can be configured and selected as needed. In this embodiment, the body 10 includes four rods 11 and four adapters 12, and the frame 13 has an octagonal outer contour; the light-emitting module 20 includes four power supply units 22 electrically connected to a control unit 23, each power supply unit 22 includes a battery and can supply power to a light-emitting element 21 respectively, with sufficient power and each can be charged and replaced; each rod 11 is provided with a groove 111 extending open along the length direction, and each groove 111 is provided with at least one light-emitting element 21. The main body 10 further includes at least one first crossbar 15 and a plurality of second crossbars 16. Each first crossbar 15 is detachably strung between two opposite rods 11, and each second crossbar 16 is detachably strung between one of the opposite first crossbars 15 and one of the rods 11. The at least one first crossbar 15 and the plurality of second crossbars 16 can be strung as needed to meet different usage requirements. [Simplified Explanation of the Diagram]

[0016] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a partial enlarged view of Figure 1. Figure 3 is a partial exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a partial enlarged view of Figure 3. Figure 5 is a partial enlarged view of Figure 3 from another perspective. Figure 6 is a partial cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Claims

1. A roof-mounted storage device, comprising: A main body includes a plurality of rods and a plurality of connecting parts, the plurality of connecting parts being detachably connected to the plurality of rods to form a frame, at least one of the plurality of rods including at least one groove; and a light-emitting module including at least one light-emitting element and at least one power supply unit electrically connected to the at least one light-emitting element, the at least one light-emitting element being housed in the at least one groove, and the light from the at least one light-emitting element being able to be projected outward from one slot of the at least one groove; wherein each of the connecting parts includes an upper cover and a lower cover detachably connected to each other, at least one of the upper cover and the lower cover having a notch communicating with one of the grooves.

2. The roof-mounted storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one power supply unit includes at least one of a battery, a solar cell, an electrical interface, and a vehicle power supply.

3. The roof storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the opening of each of the recesses is open outward transversely to the length direction of one of the rods, and the width of one of the light-emitting elements is greater than the width of the opening.

4. The roof-mounted storage device as claimed in claim 3, wherein each of the light-emitting elements includes an LED light strip and a base surrounding the LED light strip, wherein an outer contour of the base corresponds to a cross-sectional contour of the groove.

5. The roof storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the two ends of each rod is provided with a first insertion portion, and each of the two opposite ends of the adapter is provided with a second insertion portion that can be inserted into the first insertion portion and a support portion, and each support portion is spaced apart from a second insertion portion and abuts against the outer peripheral wall of a rod.

6. The roof-mounted storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of the upper cover and the lower cover of at least one of the adapters includes a first receiving portion for receiving the at least one power supply unit and a pull-out member, the first receiving portion having at least one opening, and the pull-out member being capable of closing the at least one opening.

7. The roof storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the adapters further includes a reinforcing member sandwiched between the upper cover and the lower cover, each of the rods includes a hollow portion, the two opposite ends of each reinforcing member are respectively inserted into the hollow portion of a rod, and a plurality of fasteners pass through and connect at least one of the upper cover and the lower cover, a reinforcing member and a rod.

8. The roof-mounted storage device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the light-emitting module further includes at least one control unit, a second receiving portion is formed between the upper cover and the lower cover of the at least one adapter portion, the control unit is housed in the second receiving portion and electrically connected to the at least one power supply unit.

9. The roof-mounted storage device as claimed in claim 4, wherein the at least one recess includes at least one port opening toward one end of the rod, each of the power supply units is disposed in one of the adapter portions, and each of the light-emitting elements is electrically connected to a power supply unit via one of the ports; each of the rods has a first insertion portion at each of its two ends, and each of the adapter portions has a second insertion portion and a support portion at its opposite two ends, which can be inserted into the first insertion portion; each support portion is spaced apart from and abuts against the outer peripheral wall of the rod; each rod is an aluminum extrusion, and each of the... The first insertion part is a slot integrally formed in the aluminum extrusion; each rod also includes a shoulder located inside the frame, and each support part abuts against the shoulder; the upper cover and lower cover of each adapter part are respectively made of plastic material, and each second insertion part is a protrusion integrally formed in the upper cover; the lower cover of at least one adapter part includes a first receiving part for accommodating the at least one power supply unit and a pull member, the first receiving part having at least one opening, and the pull member being able to close the at least one opening; each adapter part further includes a clamping part sandwiched between the upper cover and the lower cover. The reinforcing member includes a hollow portion, with each of the reinforcing members having two opposite ends inserted into the hollow portion of a rod. A plurality of fasteners pass through and connect at least one of the upper cover and the lower cover, one reinforcing member, and one rod. Each reinforcing member is a hollow tube. The light-emitting module further includes at least one control unit. A second receiving portion is formed between the upper cover and the lower cover of at least one of the adapter portions. The control unit is housed in the second receiving portion and electrically connected to the at least one power supply unit. Each first receiving portion is located on the lower cover away from the second receiving portion. One side; the main body includes four rods and four connecting parts, the frame has an octagonal outer contour; each power supply unit includes a battery; each rod is provided with a groove extending open along the length direction, each groove is provided with at least one light-emitting element, and each light-emitting element is electrically connected to a power supply unit; the main body further includes at least one first crossover rod and a plurality of second crossover rods, each first crossover rod is detachably straddling two opposite rods, and each second crossover rod is detachably straddling one of the opposite first crossover rods and one rod.

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