EP3452331A1

EP3452331A1 - Pickup truck

Info

Publication number: EP3452331A1
Application number: EP18719135.8A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Günter Dorn
Original assignee: Erwin Hymer Group SE
Current assignee: Erwin Hymer Group SE
Priority date: 2017-04-21
Filing date: 2018-04-19
Publication date: 2019-03-13
Also published as: CA3039128A1; WO2018193024A1; US20190225135A1; US11059414B2; CA3031906A1; DE102018109334A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a pickup truck (1) or similar vehicle, comprising a cargo area (2) and a passenger compartment (3) with a roof (4). The cargo area (2) is located behind the passenger compartment (3) in the direction of travel (5) and includes lateral boundaries (6, 7) as well as a covering element (8). According to the invention, the covering element (8) comprises a tent (9), and said tent (9) can be inflated or unfolded.

Description

"Pick up"

The invention relates to a pickup or the like vehicle comprising a loading area according to the preamble of claim 1. The invention further relates to a

Covering element according to claim 16.

Pickups themselves are known from the prior art, for example from US 5,188,414 A. Furthermore, it is known from the prior art that pickups as living or

Motorhomes are used by e.g. on their

Loading a living cabin is arranged as this

is exemplified in DE 20 2006 012 521 Ul.

A disadvantage of the use of such residential cabins in particular on loading surfaces of the pickups is that these must be brought due to their usual dimensions and in particular their high weight usually with increased effort on the back of a pickup or removed from this. This implies that pickups used in this way, in terms of their flexible usability, i. For example, in everyday life, without the use of a living room, etc. are restricted.

Another disadvantage is in known pickups with

Residential cabins that such residential cabins in a disassembled state, i. in a state in which they are not in the cargo area, an increased space requirement

Need storage. Object of the present invention is to eliminate the disadvantages mentioned.

To solve the problem is a pickup or the like

Vehicle comprising a loading area and further comprising a passenger compartment proposed with a roof, wherein the loading area is arranged downstream of the passenger compartment in the direction of travel, wherein the loading area has lateral boundaries and wherein the loading area comprises a cover.

The invention is characterized in that the

Covering in a storage room comprises a tent, the tent is inflatable and / or hinged.

In this way, a pickup can be provided, which quickly and easily in a motorhome, motorhome, etc.

can be converted or retrofitted. Advantage over the

In addition, the use of rigid cabins means that a tent is particularly light and compact, making it easier and better to assemble, disassemble and stow away.

A particularly advantageous development of the invention may provide that the cover comprises at least side walls and an upper part, wherein at least one side wall and the loading area and / or at least one side wall and at least one lateral boundary are detachably connectable. It may be possible for the cover element to be secure or

can be reliably connected to the pickup. This can also prevent damage to the cover.

The invention may also provide that the cover element is box-shaped and comprises side walls and a top part. Thus, a particularly secure storage of the tent in or within the cover can be made possible. Furthermore, such a cover can be used as part of a residential cabin.

A further advantageous embodiment of the invention may provide that the cover comprises at least one lifting means. So the cover can be changed in height

be formed, whereby the cover can be used flexibly as part of a living room cabin.

It can preferably be provided within the scope of the invention that the side walls of the cover element by means of at least one

Lifting means are installable.

By such adjustability of side walls of the cover individual settings for

Housing use of the cover are made. In addition, any height offset between two levels,

on the one hand the loading area and on the other hand the roof,

be formed adjustable, whereby both cargo area and roof can be used as a living space. Thus, in a pickup in a particularly simple and cost-effective way compared to the cargo area increased usable area

in particular for use as a living or sleeping area

to be provided.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention can be provided that the cover comprises at least one side wall, which preferably consists of a

form variable or the like flexible material is formed. As a result, damage to the cover, for example, be counteracted at high mechanical stress, for example, in a compact storage. The invention may also provide that the cover comprises an upper surface, which can be placed at least in sections on the roof, in particular detachably connectable to the roof.

Such an upper side, which can also be regarded as a lid, can, when arranged on a roof, make it possible for the roof or an area of the roof to also be used as living or sleeping areas.

Sleeping area is usable. Thus, an enlarged Wohnbzw. Sleeping area to be provided.

The invention may provide in a preferred embodiment that the cover comprises an upper surface, wherein the upper side is preferably foldable on the roof can be arranged, such that the tent, the roof and the loading area are spatially connected to each other.

This represents another possibility, a roof of a

To be able to use pickups as a living or sleeping area. Thus, an increased floor space can be provided.

However, time-consuming remodeling or retrofitting work on the pickup are not required in this case if e.g. an existing one

Roof rail is used.

In one embodiment of the invention can be provided that the lifting means is designed as a hydraulic cylinder.

A hydraulic cylinder allows for easy generation of large forces and torques. As a result, a living or Schlafraumerrichtung can be done very quickly. In addition, hydraulic cylinders have a long life and are very, e.g. due to high positioning accuracy very reliable.

It is also possible that the lifting means is electrically operable. Advantageously, an electrically operable lifting means is low maintenance. While observing the advantages mentioned above, under the

Invention also be possible that the lifting means as

Hydraulic cylinder is formed and / or that the lifting means is electrically operable.

An advantageous development of the invention may provide that the cover comprises a compressed air generator and the lifting means is operable by means of compressed air.

In this way, by means of only one

Compressed air generator the tent by supplying air, i. be built by inflation and the cover

be formed variable in height, whereby the

Cover element can be used flexibly as part of a living room cabin. Thus, the cover can be made particularly compact, thereby saving space, e.g. when not in use, can be stored. The usage

only one compressed air generator can also the

Reduce maintenance of the cover.

An advantageous embodiment of the invention may provide that the cover preferably at an upper side

at least one plastic, preferably a thermoset comprises. Such a cover element may e.g. by means of

Injection molding technology can be produced easily and inexpensively. Thermosets contain amorphous polymers and have a very high stability. In this respect, the cover element or an upper side of the cover element has a very high

Stability on. Other benefits of using

Plastics in this context are, for example, increased durable weather resistance of the cover or protection of the cover, in particular the top of the cover from UV radiation. A particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention can provide that the tent by means of at least one

Fastening means on the cover and / or on the roof and / or on the loading surface can be fastened. In this way, a secure connection of the tent to the vehicle can be provided. Damage to the tent can be avoided. Furthermore, in contrast to a pickup with a rigid structure, a simplified erection of the tent on the pickup and possibly a

according simplified simplification possible.

The invention can provide that the at least one

Fastener is designed as a piping rail. This provides a simple and flexible way of one

Fastener for a tent, which also

Damage to the tent can prevent.

While observing the advantages mentioned above, under the

Invention may also be possible that the tent by means of at least one fastening means on the cover and / or on the roof and / or on the loading surface can be fastened, wherein the at least one fastening means preferably as

Keder rail is formed.

In one embodiment of the invention, it is possible for the cover element, preferably an upper side of the cover element, to comprise at least one damping means made of preferably elastic material.

If it is provided that the upper part in an open state can be arranged at least partially on the roof, damage to the roof, e.g. Paint damage by

Scratching through the shell, etc. can be counteracted.

A particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention can Provide that the tent at least one fluid channel, in particular air duct, comprises, which is designed in particular as a statically relevant strut of the tent.

By means of such a fluid channel, the tent can be in a particularly simple manner by filling the fluid channel with a fluid, e.g. Air, to be built. A construction or

Dismantling of the tent with fluid channel is also simplified, since it u.U. can be accomplished by one person alone.

Thus, erecting the tent e.g. be done very quickly by filling with air. The same applies to a dismantling of the tent. Furthermore, a tent can be provided with a particularly high stability, so that the tent in the context of the invention can be considered as a living room, without the need for elaborate ümbauarbeiten on the pickup are required. A trained as a tent with fluid channels residential cabin is also very lightweight and compact and easy and inexpensive to retrofit and can be stowed with little space when not in use.

In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention can also be provided that the tent free of rigid static structures, in particular of tent poles

is trained.

For the purposes of the invention can be used under rigid static

Connections in particular tent poles, etc. are understood. By dispensing with such compounds can thus a

be provided particularly flexible tent, which is free of predetermined dimensions, e.g. through linkages, etc.

can be built easier and faster, for example by simply inflating the tent. The same applies to the dismantling of the tent, for example by venting air. In addition, the erection of the tent or a dismantling of the tent can be made possible by a person. Rigid static connections in tents, such as tent poles, etc. can also be damaged and, for example, break, causing the tent can no longer be established or initially any

Repairs are required.

An advantageous development of the invention can provide that the tent is arranged on at least two levels, with one level of the loading area and one level of the roof

is defined and / or that the at least two levels have a height offset.

It can thereby be made possible that both the roof and the loading area can be used as living space. An arrangement of the

Tent on two levels allows not only the creation of more living room but also the possibility of a

spatial separability in the tent. This requires that the tent spans these two surfaces or two planes.

The invention may also provide that the cover element comprises a preferably hinged support means. It can thereby increased comfort of the cover when used as Wohnbzw. Sleep clearing be enabled.

The invention may in particular also provide that a preferably hinged support means hinged to the

Cover member connectable and preferably in the direction of an inner side of the upper part of the cover is foldable.

Thus, an inner side of a shell can be used as a living or sleeping area with increased comfort by the support means is used as a floor in the tent.

A particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention can Provide that the cover comprises a drive by means of which an upper part of the cover is pivotable along a pivot axis, wherein the drive is preferably arranged in a receptacle which is arranged on the pivot axis or parallel to the pivot axis.

By such a drive, in front of a recording

Damage can be protected, a particularly simple and comfortable pivoting of the shell to

Provision of a living and / or bedroom are possible.

It is particularly advantageous if the drive, the

For example, designed as an electric motor and correspondingly inexpensive available and reliable, at a

Swivel movement of the upper part is formed pivotable.

Thus, the invention can provide that the drive is designed to be electrically actuated. As a result, the pivoting of the upper part can be simplified.

The invention may provide in a development in addition to an electrically trained drive and the formation of a manual actuating means, which may be used in particular when the electric drive is inoperable. Such a manual actuating means, i. manually operable actuating means can

For example, be understood as emergency locking or emergency unlocking.

The invention further relates to a cover for a pickup or the like vehicle comprising a loading area. It can be provided that the cover according to the features of the description and / or the claims is trained.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to drawings. Here are the drawings and their

Description further features essential to the invention and

Advantages of the invention.

It shows: a schematic representation of a section of a pickup in a rest position; a schematic representation of a section of a pickup in an intermediate position; a schematic representation of a section of an embodiment of a pickup in another

Intermediate position; a schematic representation of a section de the pickups shown in Figure 3 in a further intermediate position;

5 shows a schematic representation of a section of a

Pickups in a position of use; a schematic representation of a cover; a schematic representation of a detail of a cover;

8 shows a further schematic representation of a

Detail of a cover element. In the figure 1 a section of a pickup 1 is shown in a schematic representation. The pickup 1 comprises a loading area 2 and a passenger compartment 3 with a roof 4. The loading area 2 is arranged downstream of the passenger compartment 3 in the direction of travel 5 in a manner known per se. Furthermore, the

Loading area 2 lateral boundaries 6, 7 on. The loading area 2 further comprises a cover element 8 (see also FIG. 6). The lateral boundaries 6, 7 can be considered as sidewalls. On the roof 4, a rail 21, 22 is arranged in each case on a driver side and a passenger side in a conventional manner.

Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of a section of the pickup 1 in an intermediate position, in which the

Covering element 8 by means of lifting means (see Figure 6) is extended. This can also be understood that the

Covering element 8 upwards or in the direction of the roof 4th

was extended.

It can be seen that the cover 8 includes side walls 10, 13 and an upper part 11. In the present case, the cover element 8 is designed like a box. The

Covering element 8 can thus be box-shaped or box-shaped, etc. formed. Thus, the cover 8

be designed particularly compact, which at a

Not in use reduced space required for storage.

In the figure 3 is a section of the pickup 1 in a further schematic representation in another

Present intermediate position, in which the upper part 11 of the cover 8 is opened. For this purpose, it may be provided that the upper part 11 hingedly connected to the cover 8

connected is. The invention provides in particular that the upper part 11 at least resting on a portion of the roof 4

is hinged.

This allows the surface of the roof 4 as a support surface for the upper part 11. Thus, the surface of the roof 4 can be used as needed as living or sleeping area. Based on a trained exclusively as a living or sleeping area

Loading surface can be provided with additional use of the roof 4 a total enlarged living or sleeping area.

Furthermore, it can be seen from FIG. 3 or FIG. 4 that the cover element 8 comprises a support means 19. This support means 19 is particularly accessible when the upper part 11 is in the unfolded state (see Figure 4).

As shown, the invention can provide that the

Support means 19 is connected to the upper part 11.

Preferably, it is provided that the support means 19 is hingedly connected to the upper part 11.

The invention may also provide that the support means 19 in an inner side 20 of the upper part 11 is hinged (see

FIG. 4). In an advantageous manner, it is provided in particular that the support means 19 is designed as a multi-part, preferably two- to three-part support means 19 which can be accommodated or stowed in the cover element 8 in the folded-up state to save space. in the

unfolded state (see Figure 4), the support means 19 can be considered as a bottom element, which can be arranged in the upper part 11. In a manner not shown in addition, a further support means may be formed that with existing support means 19, 19 ^λ (Fig. 4) is connected, whereby an enlargement of a surface, which is formed by the support means 19, 19 ^λ , can be achieved , Preferably, this further support means is formed foldable.

FIG. 5 shows that the cover element 8 comprises a tent 9. The tent 9 is here designed as an inflatable tent 9. It can also be provided that the tent 9 as a hinged tent with a linkage or as a combination, i. is designed as a hinged and inflatable tent. In the present case, the tent 9 comprises at least one fluid channel 15, in particular air channel, which is designed as a statically relevant strut of the tent 9. This is to be understood that the tent 9 without the use of linkage, e.g. Tent rod, etc. is designed to support. The fluid channel can as

Single-chamber system or be designed as a multi-chamber system.

This can also be understood that the tent 9 is formed free of rigid static structures. Under a rigid static structure, e.g. a tent poles

be understood.

Furthermore, it is shown in FIG. 5 that the tent 9 is arranged on at least two levels 17, 18. A level 17 is formed by the loading area 2 and a level 18 from the roof 4. The planes 17 and 18 have a height offset, wherein the plane 18 is arranged above the plane 17.

The invention can also be understood in this respect that the plane 18 is formed by the roof 4 and the upper part 11, wherein the upper part 11 in an unfolded state partly resting on the roof 4, that is connected is.

In the figures 4 and 5 is also shown that the cover 8 includes a top 14, wherein the top 14 is preferably hinged to the roof 4 can be arranged, such that the tent 9, the roof 4 and the loading area 2 spatially with each other are connectable.

Such a spatial connection of roof 4 and loading area 2 by means of a tent 9 can also be understood as meaning that a living or sleeping area is formed by the tent 9, which comprises a surface of the roof 4 and a surface of the loading area 2. Such a state - as shown in Figure 5 - can be understood as a use position of the pickup as a caravan, camper motorhome, etc. Thus, the invention provides that a pickup 1 for providing a caravan, motorhome, motorhome, etc. includes an inflatable tent 9, which is preferably in a receiving space of a cover 8 on a loading area 2 of the pickup 1 can be arranged.

Such an inflatable tent 9 is particularly quick and easy to assemble and disassemble. In contrast to a pickup with a rigid cabin, the tent is particularly lightweight and compact and can thus be easily removed from the pickup 1 and the loading area 2. Thus, a

Commercially available pickup 1 can be retrofitted very easily and quickly as a caravan, motorhome, motorhome, etc.

The cover element 8 is shown in a schematic representation in FIG. It can be seen from FIG. 6 that the cover element 8 comprises a receiving space 23. to

Simplification is a tent comprising the cover member 8 in the receiving space 23, not shown. It can be seen from FIG. 6 that the cover element 8 comprises side walls 10, 13 and an upper part 11.

The side walls 10, 13 are erectable or telescopic. For example, e.g. a height offset between two levels 17, 18 (see Figure 5) adjustable.

In one embodiment, it may be provided that the

Side walls are each arranged in guides, from which they are arranged to be movable (not shown). Such guides can each be understood as a tunnel. It can preferably be provided that the side walls

are arranged inside in the guides, wherein

inside can be conceived in such a way that the

Side walls in the cargo area 2 and within the lateral boundaries 6, 7 are arranged (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2).

It may also be possible for an inner wall 29 and an outer wall 30 of the cover element 8 to have a receiving space

form, from which the side wall 13 out or in which the side wall 13 is movable. Correspondingly, the side wall 10 between the inner wall 29 ^x and the outer wall 30 which likewise form a receiving space,

movably arranged (see Fig. 6). The mobility can be made possible for example by the lifting means 12.

The side walls 10, 13 are preferably made of a rigid or solid material, so that they are designed to be stable.

The cover member 8 further comprises a base member 22 and a lifting means 12, by means of which the side walls 10, 13

can be set up. It is also shown that the cover 8 a

Damping means 16 includes. This damping means 16 is arranged in the region of the upper side 14 of the cover element 8.

If the top 14 is in an open condition (see, for example, Figure 4), the damping means 16 can prevent the roof 4 from being damaged by the top 14, e.g. is scratched.

This may in particular be the case even if the

Pickup has no arranged on the roof railing. A rail is therefore not necessary in the presence of a damping means. This can result in a significant cost advantage.

Appropriately, it can be provided that in the

Covering element, if in the position of use (see Fig. 5) is furniture, e.g. a table and seating, etc.

can be arranged or arranged (not shown). In a manner not shown, a fastening means may be provided in the cover to attach, for example, furniture.

Furthermore, it may be possible that the cover a

Separating means comprises (not shown). Especially

Advantageously, it can be provided that the separating means is designed as a flexible separating means, which is arranged in a position of use so detachable in a room volume of the tent that the separation of a living area is made possible by a sleeping area.

The separating means can also be provided or designed so that the tent is held in the position of use in the cover.

From Figure 7 it can be seen that the upper part of the 11th Support means 19, 19 comprises, which is each designed as a profile rail, in particular as a C-profile rail. The

Support means 19, 19 ^λ are arranged on the outside of the upper part 11.

The rails or the support means 19, 19 'can be designed as receiving means for objects, eg for bicycles or used (not shown). As a result, versatile support means 19, 19 ^{Λ can be} provided. It may also be possible that the profile rails or the support means 19, 19 ^Λ as receiving means for a

Load carrier, e.g. Roof rack, are formed or

are usable.

The support means 19, 19 are designed such that they can positively engage in a rail (see, for example, Fig. 2). This allows a stable and reliable holding of the upper part are made possible.

In addition, a stable fastening of the upper part 11

For example, to enable a railing of the pickup, it can be provided that the support means 19, 19 ^λ , each of which is designed as a rail, in particular as a C-rail, each fastening means 27, 27 ^x , 28, 28 include, wherein the fastening means 27, 27 28, 28 ^{Λ are} preferably formed as in the support means 19, 19 ^x movable, in particular displaceably guided latching means.

The fastening means 27, 27 28, 28 ^Λ are designed such that they surround a rail of a pickup at least partially and thus a stop or a

Attach the upper part 11 to the rail of the pickup

enable. LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1 pickup

2 loading area

3 passenger compartment

4 roof

5 direction of travel

6 Side boundary

7 Lateral limit

cover

9 tent

0 sidewall

1 upper part

2 lifting devices

3 side wall

4 top (of the cover) 5 fluid channel

6 damping means

7 level

8 level

9 support means

9 ^Λ support means

0 inside (upper part) 1 railing

2 basic element

3 recording room

4 drive

5 recording

6 pivot axis

7 fasteners

7 ^Λ Fasteners

8 fasteners

8 ^λ fasteners

9 inner wall Inner wall outer wall outer wall

Claims

Claims :

1. pickup (1) or the like vehicle comprising a loading area (2), further comprising a passenger compartment (3) with a roof (4), wherein the loading area (2) is arranged downstream of the passenger compartment (3) in the direction of travel (5), the loading area (2) having lateral boundaries (6, 7) and the loading area (2) comprising a covering element (8), characterized in that the covering element (8) comprises a tent (9) in a receiving space (23), wherein the tent (9) is inflatable and / or hinged.

2. pickup or the like vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover (8) at least

Side walls (10, 13) and an upper part (11), wherein at least one side wall (10, 13) and the loading surface (2) and / or at least one side wall (10, 13) and at least one lateral boundary (6, 7) are detachably connectable.

3. Pickup or the like vehicle according to one of

preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (8) comprises at least one lifting means (12).

4. Pickup or similar vehicle according to one of

preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (8) comprises a top (14) which at least in sections on the roof (4) can be placed, in particular with the roof (4) is releasably connectable.

5. Pickup or similar vehicle according to one of

preceding claims, characterized in that the Cover (8) comprises a top (14), wherein the top (14) is preferably hinged to the roof (4)

can be arranged, such that the tent (9), the roof (4) and the loading area (2) are spatially connected to each other.

6. pickup or the like vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that the lifting means (12) is designed as a hydraulic cylinder and / or that the lifting means (12) is electrically operable.

7. pickup or the like vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that the cover (8) a

Comprises compressed air generator and the lifting means (12) is operable by means of compressed air.

8. Pickup or the like vehicle according to one of

preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (8) comprises at least one plastic, preferably a thermosetting plastic.

9. Pickup or the like vehicle according to one of

preceding claims, characterized in that the tent (9) by means of at least one fastening means on the

Covering element (8) and / or on the roof (4) and / or on the loading surface (2) can be fastened, wherein the at least one fastening means is preferably designed as a piping rail.

10. Pickup or the like vehicle according to one of

preceding claims, characterized in that the cover element (8), preferably an upper side (14) of the

Covering element (8) comprises at least one damping means (16) made of preferably elastic material.

11. Pickup or similar vehicle according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tent (9) comprises at least one fluid channel (15), in particular air channel, which in particular as statically relevant

Strut of the tent (9) is designed.

12. Pickup or similar vehicle according to one of

preceding claims, characterized in that the tent (9) free of rigid static structures, in particular of tent poles is formed.

13. Pickup or the like vehicle according to one of

preceding claims, characterized in that the tent (9) on at least two levels (17, 18) is arranged, wherein a plane (17) of the loading area (2) and a plane (18) from the roof (4) is defined and / or that the at least two planes (17, 18) have a height offset.

14. Pickup or the like vehicle according to one of

preceding claims, characterized in that the cover (8) comprises a preferably hinged support means (19).

15. Pickup or similar vehicle according to one of

previous claims, characterized in that the cover (8) comprises a drive (24), by means of which an upper part (11) of the cover (8) along a

Swivel axis (26) is pivotable, wherein the drive (24) is preferably arranged in a receptacle (25) which is arranged on the pivot axis (26) or parallel to the pivot axis (26).

16. cover (8) for a pickup or the like

Vehicle, wherein the cover member (8) after at least one of the preceding claims