Convertible-frame canopy for pick-up truck bed

Abstract

The invention relates to a convertible canopy, of the type with a main arch and a secondary arch, characterised in that the main arch comprises a roller shutter attached to the top, which may be on the inside or the outside, and two lateral roller shutters on the sides, which may be on the inside or the outside; and the second arch comprises a roller shutter attached to the top, which may be on the inside or the outside, the secondary arch sliding to the required size by means of rails superposed on the sides of the pick-up truck bed. The main arch includes two telescopic arms that make contact with the secondary arch, the upper, lateral and rear roller shutters deploying on contact, thus covering the pick-up truck bed according to the desired size.

Description

TRANSFORMABLE ASSEMBLY DOME FOR CARGO PICKUP TRUCK HOPPER DESCRIPTION

[0001] Convertible assembly dome for cargo truck hopper TECHNICAL FIELD

[0002] The following invention is developed in the technical field of metalworking dedicated to the manufacture of components (such as grills, roll bars, etc.) for cargo truck hoppers. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Currently, devices that cover the hoppers of cargo trucks are known to the general public.

[0004] A precedent of the invention is the flexible pick-up box liner (US2002096902A1 Flexible pick-up box liner), this device is used in the hopper of a cargo truck; what it does is have an adjustable fastening system to selectively reduce or expand the volume found inside the compartment.

[0005] Another example is the canopy for pickup truck beds. These devices are available in various brands and models. One well-known brand worldwide is Carryboy (https: / / carryboyperu1.company.site / ). These canopies have the drawback of being rigid or fixed in structure and must be completely disassembled or removed if the full space of the pickup truck bed is to be utilized. These canopies also feature sliding windows and hinged windows or doors.

[0006] Previous inventions are not transformable, foldable, or compactable; therefore, this invention is presented, whose characteristics seek to remedy this problem or need. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] As a solution to the aforementioned problems, the present invention was developed, which is a transformable assembly dome for a cargo truck hopper. This invention is a dome that is mounted on top of the hopper of any cargo truck.

[0008] When the canopy is mounted, it is compactly attached to the front of the hopper (close to the rear window of the cargo truck). When we want the canopy to protect the contents of the hopper, we begin to deploy it. It has two different sizes when deployed.

[0009] The first deployment size works like this: First, the secondary arch, which is closest to the back of the hopper, is slid out. This arch has two hinges at the bottom that support it and help it slide to the necessary distance. It slides out in its first deployment size, reaching halfway across the truck bed. Second, the telescopic arms, located at the top of the main arch, are opened and pulled out to make contact and engage with the secondary arch. Third, the upper roll-up grille (dome roof) and the roll-up grilles on the sides are deployed. Then, the rear roll-up grille is deployed. A plate is located on the floor of the truck bed; this is raised and engaged with the rear roll-up grille, providing added security.

[0010] The second deployment size works like this: First, the secondary arch, which is closest to the back of the hopper, slides out. This arch has two hinges at the bottom that support it and help it slide to the necessary distance. It slides all the way to the end of the truck bed. Second, the telescopic arms located at the top of the main arch open and are pulled out to make contact and engage with the secondary arch. Third, the upper roll-up grille (dome roof) and the roll-up grilles on the sides are deployed. Then, the rear roll-up grille is deployed.

[0011] There are 2 types of deployments, the maximum being the one that covers the entire hopper, covering it completely.

[0012] There are several ways to use it; you can use it with only the dome roof unfolded, or only the right side or the left side or both sides or only the rear or any combination you want to make.

[0013] This invention can also be used in cars, family cars, family vans, station wagons, or any vehicle that has been converted into a cargo van; by installing this invention in them. It can also be fitted with fold-down seats in the second row, allowing the vehicle to function as a 5-passenger car with a small cargo bed or as a 2-passenger cargo van. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0014] As can be seen in the attached figures (figures 1, 2, 3 and 4), the transformable assembly dome for a cargo truck hopper comprises the following parts: (1) Main arch (2) Upper roll-up grille (3) Side roll-up grilles (4) Telescopic arms (5) Secondary arch (6) Rear roll-up grille (7) Side rails (8) Hopper floor plate.

[0015] Figure 1: The transformable dome for a cargo truck is shown in a detached form, where the different pieces or parts related to or forming it can be observed.

[0016] Figure 2: Shows a grouped and compacted view of all the elements of the transformable dome for a cargo van.

[0017] Figure 3: Shown is a view of the transformable cargo truck dome in its first deployment size covering approximately half of the cargo truck hopper.

[0018] Figure 4: Shown is a view of the transformable cargo truck dome in its second deployment size or the size that covers the entire cargo truck hopper.

[0019] Figure 5: A top diagonal view of the compact transformable cargo van dome, positioned behind the cargo van's rear window, is shown.

[0020] Figure 6: A top diagonal view of the transformable cargo truck dome is shown, deployed to half the cargo truck hopper.

[0021] Figure 7: A top diagonal view of the convertible cargo truck canopy is shown, extended to half the hopper. All the roll-up grilles are visible in their extended position.

[0022] Figure 8: A top diagonal view of the fully deployed convertible cargo truck canopy is shown. All the roll-up grilles are visible in their extended state. PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0023] As shown in Figure No. 1, the convertible dome for a cargo van is decoupled, as can be seen the main arch (1) is very close to the rear window of the cargo van, this main arch (1) has attached to the top a roll-up grille (2) and to the side sides roll-up grilles (3).

[0024] Also visible are the telescopic arms (4) which unfold 90° with respect to a reference vertex and are coupled to the secondary arc (5).

[0025] The secondary arch (5) has a rear roll-up grille (6) attached to the top.

[0026] The figure shows some side rails (7), through which the secondary arc (5) can be moved to the required distance.

[0027] Figure 2 shows that all the elements of the convertible dome for a cargo truck are grouped together. The secondary arch (5) is located next to the main arch (1).

[0028] Figure 3 shows the first deployment size of the transformable cargo bed canopy. First, the secondary arch (5) is deployed. This arch moves along the side rails (7) to the middle of the cargo bed. These side rails (7) are located on both sides of the cargo bed. These side rails (7) serve as both supports and guides for sliding the secondary arch (5).

[0029] Then the telescopic arms (4) located at the top of the main bow (1) are deployed and extended; these arms hook onto the secondary bow (5).

[0030] Next, the upper roll-up grille (2), the side roll-up grilles (3), and the rear roll-up grille (6) are deployed. The hopper floor plate (8), located on the hopper floor, is raised for added safety.

[0031] Figure 4 shows the second size of transformable dome for a cargo truck, or the size that covers the entire cargo truck bed. The secondary arch (5) is deployed and moved to the end of the cargo truck bed.

[0032] This arch slides along the side rails (7) located on both sides of the cargo truck hopper; these side rails (7) serve as support and guides to allow the secondary arch (5) to slide.

[0033] The telescopic arms (4) located at the top of the main arch (1) are then deployed and extended; these arms engage with the secondary arch (5). The upper roll-up grille (2), the side roll-up grilles (3), and the rear roll-up grille (6) are then deployed.

[0034] The rolling grilles share a characteristic; these rolling grilles roll up and unroll, on their axis, to the distance required by the user and can be located on the inside or outside of the dome.

[0035] The roll-up grilles can be housed in containers; these containers can be located on the inside or outside of the dome.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. A transformable dome for a cargo van of the type comprising a main arch (1) and a secondary arch (5) characterized in that the main arch (1) is composed of: a roll-up upper grille (2), located at the top of the main arch (1), which can be rolled up and unrolled by means of a guide located on the telescopic arms (4); two lateral roll-up grilles (3), located on the sides of the main arch (1), which can be rolled up and unrolled by means of guides, which are located on the side rails (7) and on the telescopic arms (4); two telescopic arms (4) located on the inner top of the main arch (1) which unfold 90° with respect to a reference vertex and connect to the secondary arch (5); these telescopic arms (4) have a guide, which allows the side roll-up grilles (3) and the top roll-up grille (2) to be rolled up and unrolled; two side rails (7) that are superimposed on the sides of the cargo truck hopper, these side rails (7) have a guide, which allows the side roll-up grilles (3) to be rolled up and unrolled; a rear roll-up grille (6) that is attached to the top of the secondary arch (5), which can be rolled up and unrolled by means of a guide located on the secondary arch (5); and A hopper floor plate (8) located on the floor of the cargo truck hopper, rises and makes contact with the rear roll-up grille (6).

2. A transformable dome for a cargo van according to claim 1, characterized in that the secondary arch (5) moves in any position within the extendable range of the side rails (7) that are superimposed on the sides of the cargo van's hopper.

3. A convertible dome for a cargo van according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper roll-up grille (2) including the axle on which it is rolled up, the side roll-up grilles (3) including the axles on which they are rolled up, and the rear roll-up grille (6) including the axle on which it is rolled up, can be located on the inside or outside of the dome.

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