CA1107790A - Foldaway canopy for a pick-up truck - Google Patents
Foldaway canopy for a pick-up truckInfo
- Publication number
- CA1107790A CA1107790A CA325,651A CA325651A CA1107790A CA 1107790 A CA1107790 A CA 1107790A CA 325651 A CA325651 A CA 325651A CA 1107790 A CA1107790 A CA 1107790A
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- Prior art keywords
- canopy
- shell
- foldaway
- bed
- guide tracks
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
- B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
- B60J7/02—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes
- B60J7/06—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes with non-rigid element or elements
- B60J7/061—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes with non-rigid element or elements sliding and folding
- B60J7/062—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes with non-rigid element or elements sliding and folding for utility vehicles
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
- B60J5/00—Doors
- B60J5/10—Doors arranged at the vehicle rear
- B60J5/12—Doors arranged at the vehicle rear slidable; foldable
- B60J5/14—Doors arranged at the vehicle rear slidable; foldable of roller-blind type made of rigid elements
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
- B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
- B60J7/00—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs
- B60J7/02—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes
- B60J7/04—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes with rigid plate-like element or elements, e.g. open roofs with harmonica-type folding rigid panels
- B60J7/041—Non-fixed roofs; Roofs with movable panels, e.g. rotary sunroofs of sliding type, e.g. comprising guide shoes with rigid plate-like element or elements, e.g. open roofs with harmonica-type folding rigid panels for utility vehicles, e.g. with slidable and foldable rigid panels
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A canopy to cover the open box or flatbed of a pickup truck and selectively retractable to uncover the flatbed and con-ventionally use the truck. This foldaway canopy is characterized by a pair of rigid end portions which cooperatively form an enclosing case for an intermediate section of foldable material, by a simple guide track system, and by the end portions and intermediate section outwardly overhanging a pair of guide tracks to conceal the latter against snow and ice. The rear rigid end portion is mounted on carriages engaging the guide tracks and the foldable material is sup-ported by transverse arches having their opposite ends, each slidable on a cable mounted in the corresponding guide track. Hooks and detents are provided to lock the rear end portion in open or closed position.
A canopy to cover the open box or flatbed of a pickup truck and selectively retractable to uncover the flatbed and con-ventionally use the truck. This foldaway canopy is characterized by a pair of rigid end portions which cooperatively form an enclosing case for an intermediate section of foldable material, by a simple guide track system, and by the end portions and intermediate section outwardly overhanging a pair of guide tracks to conceal the latter against snow and ice. The rear rigid end portion is mounted on carriages engaging the guide tracks and the foldable material is sup-ported by transverse arches having their opposite ends, each slidable on a cable mounted in the corresponding guide track. Hooks and detents are provided to lock the rear end portion in open or closed position.
Description
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This invention relates to a cover or canopy of the type that goes over the flatbed of a truck, such as a pick-up truck, and is collapsible or retractable to selectively uncover the flatbed. More particularly, this invention relates to a foldaway canopy of the above-mentioned type.
The covers, or canopies of the above type, which have been proposed so far are not, when in retracted position, well protected against adverse weather and environmental conditions, such as rain, snow, ice, dust and dirt. When they are made of strictly rigid members or components, they add substantial weight and complexity, and, when embodying foldable material, they are not adapted to be readily folded to uncover the flatbed for eonventional use of the truck.
It is a general obJect of the present invention to provide a foldaway canopy of the above type, which i5 of simple and relatively light weight construction.
It is a more speciflc ob~ect of the present invention to provide a foldaway canopy of the above type, wherein a simple guide trac~ system is provided to produce the folding operation.
It is another specif~c object of the present ~nvention to provide a foldaway ~anopy of the above type, wherein the opposite ends of the canopy cooperatively form an all-enclosing case for folding therein of an intermediate section of foldable material upon retraction of the c~nopy.
The above and other ob~ect~ and advantages of the present invention will be better underQtood with reference to the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment thereof which is illustrated,by way of example, in the accompanying drawings, in wh~ch:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the rear of a flatbed truck with a foldaway canopy msunted thereon according to t~e present invention and shown in extended position;
Figure 2 is a s~de elevation view of the foldaway canopy ~., , . .
This invention relates to a cover or canopy of the type that goes over the flatbed of a truck, such as a pick-up truck, and is collapsible or retractable to selectively uncover the flatbed. More particularly, this invention relates to a foldaway canopy of the above-mentioned type.
The covers, or canopies of the above type, which have been proposed so far are not, when in retracted position, well protected against adverse weather and environmental conditions, such as rain, snow, ice, dust and dirt. When they are made of strictly rigid members or components, they add substantial weight and complexity, and, when embodying foldable material, they are not adapted to be readily folded to uncover the flatbed for eonventional use of the truck.
It is a general obJect of the present invention to provide a foldaway canopy of the above type, which i5 of simple and relatively light weight construction.
It is a more speciflc ob~ect of the present invention to provide a foldaway canopy of the above type, wherein a simple guide trac~ system is provided to produce the folding operation.
It is another specif~c object of the present ~nvention to provide a foldaway ~anopy of the above type, wherein the opposite ends of the canopy cooperatively form an all-enclosing case for folding therein of an intermediate section of foldable material upon retraction of the c~nopy.
The above and other ob~ect~ and advantages of the present invention will be better underQtood with reference to the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment thereof which is illustrated,by way of example, in the accompanying drawings, in wh~ch:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of the rear of a flatbed truck with a foldaway canopy msunted thereon according to t~e present invention and shown in extended position;
Figure 2 is a s~de elevation view of the foldaway canopy ~., , . .
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~1~77~0 of Figure 1, shown in retracted position;
Figure 3 is a rear view of the foldaway canopy;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the same foldaway canopy with parts broken away;
Figure 5 is a cros~-ectional ~iew as seen along line 5-5 in Figure 3;
Figure 6 is a cros~-sectional view as seen along line 6-6 in Figure 4;
Figure 7 is a side elevation view as seen from the right in Figure 6;
Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view as seen along line 8-8 in Figure 3;
Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view as seen along line 9-9 in Figure 8;
Figure 10 i~ a detailed side elevation view of a portion of the foldaway canopy; and Figure 11 is a crosR-sectional view a~ seen along line 11-11 in Figure 10.
The illustrated foldaway canopy 1s adapted to be mounted on the front side 1, lateral sides 2 and tail gate 3 of a pick-up truck 4 which deflnes a flatbed surrounded by the sides 1, 2, 2., ~Pd 3.
The foldaway canopy includes a front rigid end portion 5 comprising a shell made of a front wall 6, a top wall 7 and opposite lateral s1de walls B. The lower edge of the walls 6 and 8 are fixedly secured against tHe sutside of the top edge of the walls 2, 2, and 1, defining the box of the pick-up truck. The afore-~entioned shell is preferably integrally molded of any appropriate material, such as plastic or a fiber-reinforced composite. The front rigid end portion 5 alsoincludes an inner wall defining a top wall portion 9 and opposite lateral walls 10, 10 ~nwardly spaced from the walls 7, 8, and 8, respecti~ely, and cooperati~ely forming therewith _ ~ _ an inverted U-shape space between them. The walls 9, 10, 10 extend co-extensively with the walls 7, 8, 8 of the shell, and are integrally formed with the latter. Thus, the inverted U-shape space ls so shaped transversely of the truck and defines a rearwardly-open$ng end of such inverted U-shape.
A guide track system is operatively mounted on the top of the opposite lateral sides 2, 2 of the truck, This guide track system comprises a pair of guide tracks 11 secured longitudinally on the sides 2, 2 and each having a C-shape cross-section, as best seen in Figures 6, 9, and 11. Each gu~de track 11 includes a pair of opposite lateral edges 12, which are laterally spaced apart by a longitudinal slot 13. The guide track system also includes a steel cable 14 in each C-shape guide track 11. Each cable 14 i5 attached at its opposite ends to eyebolts 15 and held ~aut under the corresponding longitudina~ slot, or space 13, and longitudinally thereof.
The ~oldaway canopy also includes a rear rigld end portion 16, of in~erted U-shape conflguration, defining a top wall 17 and opposite sides 18. The latter defines a rear window opening 19 with slide tracks 20 along the laterally opposite side~ thereof, A roller 21 extends lengthwise transversely of the truck and is rot~i~ely mounted aboYe the opening 19 at the top of the rigid end portion 16. A shutter 22, of the ~lat type, is attached at its upper end to the roller 21 and has its opposite lateral edge~
slidable in the slide tracks 20. Thus, the shutter 22 may be opened or closed by corre ponding manual sliding thereo~ along the ~lideways, or slide tracks 2~, and forms 8 closure for rear window opening 19. A latch system i8 provided to hold the shutter in one of a plurality o~ predetermined positions ranging from a ~ully-closed position to a fully-opened position. Th~s latch system includ~s a pair of hand-actuated pro~ections 23 whlch are secured to push rods, not shown, which are spring biased horizontally away from each other toward latching ll~i77aO
engagement in catching apertures on the opposite sides of the wlndow. Such construction is well known an~ need not be defined further, since it does not form a feature of the present invention.
The foldaway canopy al~o includes an intermediate foldable section 24 comprising a plurality of supporting arches 25 an~
a covering sheet of foldable material 26. The arches 25 have each their opposite ends engaged in the longitudinal slots 1~
respectively and slidably engaged on the cables 14. For that purpose, each end of each arch 25 i~ engaged on a grommet 27 which slides on the corresponding cable 14. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the foldable material 26 is laced by a cord 28 to the arches 25, such that the latter will be moved apart one from another upon extension of the foldable material in the longitudinal direction of the guide tracks 11. As ~hown in Figure 11, the foldable material 26 i8 ~ecured at its forward end by metal strips or blades 29 in the closed forward end of the $nverted U-shape ~pace defined by the front end portion, or shell 5. The rear edge of the ~oldable material i8 secured against the inside face of the rear end portion 16 and along the ~orward edge thereof, as shown in Figures 5 and 8. The lower edge of the foldable material 26 and o~ the opposite lateral ~ides ~f the end portions 5 and l6 outwardly overhang the slde tracks 11, 85 shown in Figures 5, 6, 7, 10, and 11 to conceal the ~ame against snow and ice. As shown in Figure 5, when the end portions 5 and 16 abut eAch other $n closed posit$on, the arches 25 and foldsble material 26 are wholly enclo~ed within the enclosing space or case~
so formed by the end portisns. The foldable material i8 thus protected against adverse weather and environmental conditions.
~0 The rear end portion, or shell 16, is mounted on a pair of carriages, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, to provide displacement thereof along the gu$de tracks 11. Each carriage ~s secured in a concealed caYi~y upwardly extending in the bottom o~ a cor-77~0 responding side 18. Each carriage comprises a T-shape bracket, or frame member 30, having a horizontal plate portion 31 to fixedly secure it to the bottom of the corresponding side 181 and a depend-ing web 32 wh~ch downwardly extend~ through the slot 13 and rotatably carries rollers 33. The latter rollably engage the underside of the opposite lateral edges 12.
The rear end portion 16 is latched in forward position against the front end portlon 5 by a hook 34 pivotally mounted on a side wall 8 and connected to a handle 35 to be pivoted by the latter. A spring ~6 bla~es the hook 34 toward latching engagement with a pin 37 laterally proJecting ~utwardly from the corresponding side 18 o~ the rear end portion 16. Preferably, there is such latch arrangement on each side of the fixed and movable end portions 5 and 16, re~pectively.
The rear end portion~l6 is latched in fuhly rearward or canopy-forming position by a pair of hooks 38 rearwardly pro~ecting from the bottom of the sides 18, respectively. AB
best shown in Flgure 8, each such latch includes a spring 39 to bias the hook 38 toward the latching position~ An unlatching lever 40 is pivotally mounted to unlatch the hook 38 upon down-ward pivoting through the outward handle portion 41 thereof.
The rear of each side 18 of the rear end portion is formed with ~ hand grip cavity 42 to $acilltate rearwardly pulling of that movable portion to get engagement of the hooks 38 with the latch pin 43.
~1~77~0 of Figure 1, shown in retracted position;
Figure 3 is a rear view of the foldaway canopy;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the same foldaway canopy with parts broken away;
Figure 5 is a cros~-ectional ~iew as seen along line 5-5 in Figure 3;
Figure 6 is a cros~-sectional view as seen along line 6-6 in Figure 4;
Figure 7 is a side elevation view as seen from the right in Figure 6;
Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view as seen along line 8-8 in Figure 3;
Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view as seen along line 9-9 in Figure 8;
Figure 10 i~ a detailed side elevation view of a portion of the foldaway canopy; and Figure 11 is a crosR-sectional view a~ seen along line 11-11 in Figure 10.
The illustrated foldaway canopy 1s adapted to be mounted on the front side 1, lateral sides 2 and tail gate 3 of a pick-up truck 4 which deflnes a flatbed surrounded by the sides 1, 2, 2., ~Pd 3.
The foldaway canopy includes a front rigid end portion 5 comprising a shell made of a front wall 6, a top wall 7 and opposite lateral s1de walls B. The lower edge of the walls 6 and 8 are fixedly secured against tHe sutside of the top edge of the walls 2, 2, and 1, defining the box of the pick-up truck. The afore-~entioned shell is preferably integrally molded of any appropriate material, such as plastic or a fiber-reinforced composite. The front rigid end portion 5 alsoincludes an inner wall defining a top wall portion 9 and opposite lateral walls 10, 10 ~nwardly spaced from the walls 7, 8, and 8, respecti~ely, and cooperati~ely forming therewith _ ~ _ an inverted U-shape space between them. The walls 9, 10, 10 extend co-extensively with the walls 7, 8, 8 of the shell, and are integrally formed with the latter. Thus, the inverted U-shape space ls so shaped transversely of the truck and defines a rearwardly-open$ng end of such inverted U-shape.
A guide track system is operatively mounted on the top of the opposite lateral sides 2, 2 of the truck, This guide track system comprises a pair of guide tracks 11 secured longitudinally on the sides 2, 2 and each having a C-shape cross-section, as best seen in Figures 6, 9, and 11. Each gu~de track 11 includes a pair of opposite lateral edges 12, which are laterally spaced apart by a longitudinal slot 13. The guide track system also includes a steel cable 14 in each C-shape guide track 11. Each cable 14 i5 attached at its opposite ends to eyebolts 15 and held ~aut under the corresponding longitudina~ slot, or space 13, and longitudinally thereof.
The ~oldaway canopy also includes a rear rigld end portion 16, of in~erted U-shape conflguration, defining a top wall 17 and opposite sides 18. The latter defines a rear window opening 19 with slide tracks 20 along the laterally opposite side~ thereof, A roller 21 extends lengthwise transversely of the truck and is rot~i~ely mounted aboYe the opening 19 at the top of the rigid end portion 16. A shutter 22, of the ~lat type, is attached at its upper end to the roller 21 and has its opposite lateral edge~
slidable in the slide tracks 20. Thus, the shutter 22 may be opened or closed by corre ponding manual sliding thereo~ along the ~lideways, or slide tracks 2~, and forms 8 closure for rear window opening 19. A latch system i8 provided to hold the shutter in one of a plurality o~ predetermined positions ranging from a ~ully-closed position to a fully-opened position. Th~s latch system includ~s a pair of hand-actuated pro~ections 23 whlch are secured to push rods, not shown, which are spring biased horizontally away from each other toward latching ll~i77aO
engagement in catching apertures on the opposite sides of the wlndow. Such construction is well known an~ need not be defined further, since it does not form a feature of the present invention.
The foldaway canopy al~o includes an intermediate foldable section 24 comprising a plurality of supporting arches 25 an~
a covering sheet of foldable material 26. The arches 25 have each their opposite ends engaged in the longitudinal slots 1~
respectively and slidably engaged on the cables 14. For that purpose, each end of each arch 25 i~ engaged on a grommet 27 which slides on the corresponding cable 14. As shown in Figures 6 and 7, the foldable material 26 is laced by a cord 28 to the arches 25, such that the latter will be moved apart one from another upon extension of the foldable material in the longitudinal direction of the guide tracks 11. As ~hown in Figure 11, the foldable material 26 i8 ~ecured at its forward end by metal strips or blades 29 in the closed forward end of the $nverted U-shape ~pace defined by the front end portion, or shell 5. The rear edge of the ~oldable material i8 secured against the inside face of the rear end portion 16 and along the ~orward edge thereof, as shown in Figures 5 and 8. The lower edge of the foldable material 26 and o~ the opposite lateral ~ides ~f the end portions 5 and l6 outwardly overhang the slde tracks 11, 85 shown in Figures 5, 6, 7, 10, and 11 to conceal the ~ame against snow and ice. As shown in Figure 5, when the end portions 5 and 16 abut eAch other $n closed posit$on, the arches 25 and foldsble material 26 are wholly enclo~ed within the enclosing space or case~
so formed by the end portisns. The foldable material i8 thus protected against adverse weather and environmental conditions.
~0 The rear end portion, or shell 16, is mounted on a pair of carriages, as shown in Figures 8 and 9, to provide displacement thereof along the gu$de tracks 11. Each carriage ~s secured in a concealed caYi~y upwardly extending in the bottom o~ a cor-77~0 responding side 18. Each carriage comprises a T-shape bracket, or frame member 30, having a horizontal plate portion 31 to fixedly secure it to the bottom of the corresponding side 181 and a depend-ing web 32 wh~ch downwardly extend~ through the slot 13 and rotatably carries rollers 33. The latter rollably engage the underside of the opposite lateral edges 12.
The rear end portion 16 is latched in forward position against the front end portlon 5 by a hook 34 pivotally mounted on a side wall 8 and connected to a handle 35 to be pivoted by the latter. A spring ~6 bla~es the hook 34 toward latching engagement with a pin 37 laterally proJecting ~utwardly from the corresponding side 18 o~ the rear end portion 16. Preferably, there is such latch arrangement on each side of the fixed and movable end portions 5 and 16, re~pectively.
The rear end portion~l6 is latched in fuhly rearward or canopy-forming position by a pair of hooks 38 rearwardly pro~ecting from the bottom of the sides 18, respectively. AB
best shown in Flgure 8, each such latch includes a spring 39 to bias the hook 38 toward the latching position~ An unlatching lever 40 is pivotally mounted to unlatch the hook 38 upon down-ward pivoting through the outward handle portion 41 thereof.
The rear of each side 18 of the rear end portion is formed with ~ hand grip cavity 42 to $acilltate rearwardly pulling of that movable portion to get engagement of the hooks 38 with the latch pin 43.
Claims (5)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A foldaway canopy to cover the open bed of a truck, said open bed defining a front end and a rear end, and said foldaway canopy comprising rigid front and rear shells, each of inverted U-shape, upstanding from, and extending trans-versely of,said bed and each defining a top wall and side walls, said front shell fixed to the front end of said bed, having a front wall and fully open at its rear end, said rear shell fully open at both ends and having an openable closure at its rear end, a pair of guide tracks extending endwise longi-tudinally of said bed at each side thereof from a front point close to said front wall of said front shell along the lower edges of the respective side walls of said front shell and extending rearwardly from said front shell and terminating at a point close to the rear end of said flatbed, carriages carried by the lower portion of the side walls of said rear shell and located inside said rear shell and movably engaging said guide tracks for longitudinal guided movement of said rear shell between a rear position at the rear end of said bed, and a front position in which its front end abuts against the rear open end of said front shell and forms therewith a protective case against the weather when said closure is closed, a foldable canopy section extending between said front and rear shells and including a flexible sheet material and supporting arches secured to said sheet material at spaced zones longitudinally of said bed, said sheet material and said arches having an inverted U-shape transversely of said bed, the lower ends of said arches engaging said guide tracks and displaceable along the same, the front end of said sheet material secured to said front shell inside the same and at said front wall, the rear end of said sheet material secured to said rear shell inside the same, said arches and sheet material completely located within said case in the front position of said rear shell, first manually-operated inter-engageable latching means carried by said front and rear shells to latch the same in abutting and protective case-forming position and second manually-operated inter-engageable latching means carried by said rear shell and the rear end of said bed to latch said rear shell in rear position with said sheet material and arches extending between said two shells.
2. A foldaway canopy as defined in claim 1, wherein said guide tracks are each of generally C-shape cross-section including a pair of opposite longitudinal edges spaced apart by a longitudinal slot and all extending lengthwise at the top of the guide tracks, said carriages extending through said slots, the lower ends of said arches extending also through said slots and carrying grommets at their lower ends within said guide tracks, and further including in each guide track a guide cable extending longitudinally thereof and through the grommets of all the arches, said grommets slidable along said cable.
3. A foldaway canopy as defined in claim 1, wherein said first latching means include a pair of spring-biased hooks operatively mounted on the opposite sides, respectively, of one of said shells in operative hooking position relative to corresponding catch members, respectively, mounted on the other of said shells, and a handle is connected to each of said spring-biased hooks to selectively release the latter from engagement with said catch members, respectively.
4. A foldaway canopy as defined in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said second latching means include a pair of spring-biased hooks positively mounted on the opposite sides respectively, of said rear shell in operative hooking position relative to corresponding catch members, respectively fixedly secured relative to the rear ends of said guide tracks and an unlatching handle is connected to each of said spring-biased hooks to selectively release the latter from engagement with said catch members, respectively.
5. A foldaway canopy as defined in claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the side walls of said front shell of said rear shell and of said foldable sheet material hang over and conceal the outside of said guide tracks.
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