ES1066632U - Folding carrier structure for automobiles (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Folding luggage structure for automobiles characterized in that it comprises - a foldable modular platform (1) comprising a plurality of plates (2) joined together hinged along transverse joints (6), and - a plurality of support bars (3) fixed by a first fixed point to the lower base (5) of the platform (1) by means of screws and detachably connected by a second point to the lower base (5) of the platform (1) by anchoring means (9), the bars (3) comprising fixing means for fixing the platform (1) to the roof of the car, said luggage structure having a first deployed position in which the plates (2) they are arranged one after the other and the bars (3) are fixed to the lower base (5) perpendicularly the transverse joints (6) of the plates (2) of the platform (1), with the anchoring means (9). ) in closed position, preventing rotation of the bars (3) and serving as support for the plates (2), and a second folded position in which the anchoring means (9) pass to open position and the bars (3) rotate 90º around said first fixed point, and are fixed to the lower base (5) for lolamente to the transversal junctions (6) of the plates (2) of the platform (1), allowing the folding of the plates (2) on each other along the transverse joints (6). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Folding luggage rack structure for cars

Technical Field of the Invention

The present invention belongs to the technical field of structures and supports for vehicles, specifically to secondary structures arranged outside the automobiles, and more specifically to structures, supports and platforms that are located on the roof of cars and act as luggage carrier for transporting objects, especially bulky lumps

Background of the invention

There are currently different types of platforms to be installed on the roof of vehicles for the transport of luminous packages that need a great fixation and stability during the journey, although almost all of them have similar characteristics, such as a bulky platform, safety railings, and the fact of using the anchors of conventional roof racks for fixing to the roof of the vehicles.

These conventional structures or platforms they present a series of problems, especially in relation to the portability. The main problem is that, due to the large size of the platform, it is impossible to transport it in another place that does not It is the roof of the car, which causes each time provide for the need to use the platform as necessary transport it on the roof of the vehicle although in certain moments are not necessary. This circumstance negatively affects  the dynamic qualities of the vehicle, in addition to increasing the fuel consumption and produce an unsightly effect. further an increase in aerodynamic noise should be added when the car is driving at high speeds due to friction caused by the luggage rack.

On the other hand, the large dimensions of the conventional platforms, and their low modularity, in addition to cause costly assembly and disassembly, prevent correct storage when not in use, occupying considerable surfaces.

A structure was therefore desirable luggage rack that got a correct fixation of packages bulky avoiding the inconvenience existing in the previous carrier platforms of the prior art.

Description of the invention

The present invention solves the problems existing in the state of the art through a structure folding luggage rack for cars consisting of a modular folding platform that is composed of a plurality of hinged plates joined together along joints transversal.

In addition, fixed to the lower base of this modular folding platform there are a plurality of support bars which have fixing means, for fixing the platform to the car roof

These bars are fixed by a first wing point lower platform base by conventional screws permanently On the contrary, they connect separately by a second point to the bottom base of the platform by anchoring means. In this way, by activating the anchoring means this second point may be fixed or separated to the lower base of the platform.

Through these elements you get a luggage rack structure that has two positions. In a first position deployed the plates are arranged one to continuation of the other and the bars are fixed to the base inferior perpendicular to the transverse junctions of the platform plates, thus preventing the folding of the plates and serving as support for them. In a second position folded, the bars rotate 90 ° around the first fixed point and fix to the bottom base parallel to the cross joints of the platform plates, and the plates are folded over others along the transversal unions.

Certain bars present in their internal profile an alignment guide that allows longitudinal displacement of said bars once the platform plates have been extended and the structure is deployed, to align the assembly of bars, since when they are in the initial position of structure folded and turned, they are not aligned. So you will get a more secure and secure attachment to the roof of the vehicle.

In this way a structure is obtained Car luggage rack that allows to be folded, and can be store when not used taking up little space, being able to even carry in the trunk of the vehicle until necessary use it

According to preferred embodiments of the invention, the platform plates have different sides on their sides coupling elements complementary to the coupling elements that they exist in the vehicles in the tray fixing structure rear, being able to join the platform once folded to said fixing structure, and function as a conventional tray In this way, the luggage rack structure it can be comfortably transported as a conventional tray, not occupying space in the trunk, and can also use it as Such conventional car tray.

In addition, the platform can also be fixed deployed to the rear tray fixing structure when the car is stationary and the trunk open, thus obtaining a larger side table. In this position, the bars they will be placed perpendicular to the transverse joints, of the platform plates, stiffening and stabilizing said structure.

Additionally, the luggage rack structure It has safety railings that are fixed to the platform to secure the packages to the luggage rack preventing them from moving or They may fall from it. According to a particular embodiment of the invention, these safety railings are fixed to the elements of coupling of the sides of the platform by means of profiles of complementary fixation to these coupling elements.

For fixing the bars to the roof of the automobile, according to a particular embodiment, the fixing means of the bars are arranged at the ends of these bars and fixed to the bar or bars of the car roof.

Description of the figures

Then, to facilitate the understanding of the invention, by way of illustration but not limitation, will be described an embodiment of the invention that refers to a series of figures.

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the folding luggage rack structure object of the invention in folded position.

Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the realization of the folding luggage rack structure of the Figure 1 in deployed position.

Figure 3 shows a perspective view inferior of the process of unfolding the structure, in which they have deployed the plates and the bars still remain parallel to the transverse joints of said plates.

Figure 4 is a view similar to Figure 3 but in which the bars are fixed perpendicular to the transverse joints of said plates and the structure is fully deployed and ready for use as luggage rack or auxiliary tray

Figure 5 shows sectional views of a preferred embodiment of the means for anchoring the bars to the platform, showing figure 5a) the anchoring means in closed position and 5b) anchoring means in position open

Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the means for anchoring the bars to the platform.

Figure 7 shows a perspective view of the means for anchoring the bars to the platform, in this case Without the base to show the elements inside.

Figure 8 shows an embodiment of the safety railings that are fixed to the platform.

In these figures reference is made to a set of elements that are:

one.

platform

2.

platform plates

3.

support bars

Four.

platform coupling elements

5.

 base bottom of the platform

6.

cross joints of platform plates

7.

shooter

8.

railings

9.

anchoring means

10.

anchoring base

eleven.

through hole of the base of the anchoring means

12.

anchor hook

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 axis of union of the base and the hook

14.

guide piece

fifteen.

anchor means handle

16.

platform fixers

17.

rail fixing profiles

18.

guide channel

Description of preferred embodiments of the invention

Figures 1 and 2 show a structure luggage carrier object of the present invention in folded position and deployed position respectively. As you can see in said figures, the luggage rack structure is formed by a modular folding platform 1 formed in turn by a plurality of 2 plates that are hinged together along of transversal unions 6. This platform can be realized in a material that looks similar to the upholstery motif of the car, but that at the same time is resistant to adverse conditions that will suffer when it is arranged on the roof of the car. Further, this platform 1 will have a high elasticity due to the cross joints 6 of the plates 2 of the platform 1. This platform 1 can be folded through the joints transverse 6, being stacked some plates 2 on others and occupying a very small space when it is not necessary to use said platform 1.

Figures 1 and 2, and more clearly the figures 3 and 4 show the other main element of the structure, which are the support bars 3, which in a preferred embodiment are two. These bars 3 have fixing means for fixing to the roof of the car, and with it the fixation of the platform 1. Preferably, these fixing means are arranged in the ends of said bars 3 and are fixed to the car roof.

In addition, each of the bars is fixed by a first fixed point to the bottom base 5 of platform 1 by conventional means such as screws, and by a second point to the bottom base 5 of platform 1 by anchoring means 9 that allow fixing and releasing said second point of the bar 3 to the bottom base 5 of the platform one.

Through these elements, the structure roof rack presents a first deployed position in which the plates 2 are placed one after the other and the bars are fixed by their first and second point to the base bottom 5 of platform 1, perpendicular to the joints transverse 6 of the plates 2 of said platform 1, the anchoring means 9 in closed position preventing the rotation of the 3 bars around the first fixed point. Thus bars 3 serve as support to plates 2 of platform 1 and avoid folding accidental. The luggage rack has a second position folded, and to pass to it the anchoring means 9 pass to open position, releasing the second point and turning 90 ° the bars 9 around the fixed point, and then fixed to the lower base 5 parallel to the transverse joints 6 of the plates 2 of platform 1, allowing the folding of plates 2 one over the other along the transverse joints 6.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the plate 2 of the platform 1 that remains on the others when said platform 1 is folded has a handle 7 that facilitates the grip of said plate 2 for folding and unfolding the platform 1. This handle 7 preferably consists of a hole centered on plate 2 in which the user will enter hand and pull to fold or unfold.

According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the anchoring means 9 of the bars 3 to the base bottom 5 of platform 1 consist of a set consisting of a base 10 that will fit into each of the bars 3 in gaps made in these for this purpose and that has a hole intern 11 through which an axis 13 will be introduced that will serve as connecting element between the base 10 and a hook 12 that joins in a fixator 16 arranged in the lower base 5 of the platform 1. For actuate the hook 12, and hook and unhook it from the fastener 16 of the lower base 5 of the platform 1, there is a guide piece 14 attached to the hook 12 and slidable by a guide channel 18 at the base 10. When pushing the guide piece 14 along the guide channel 18 by means of a handle 15, the hook 12 is dragged with its movement and it is rotated around the axis 13, fixing it or releasing it from fasteners 16 of platform 1 and allowing the rotation of the support bars 3 with respect to the platform 1, or blocking this one

In addition, when the structure passes its position folding to its deployed position, turning bars 3 90 ° from its position in parallel to the transverse joints 6 of the plates 2 of platform 1 to their position perpendicular to said cross joints 6 of the plates 2, these bars 3 are not left aligned, so that fixing platform 1 to the roof of the vehicle could be unstable.

To avoid this situation, in one embodiment Preferred of the invention, the bars 3 present in their profile internal alignment guide that allows displacement longitudinal of the bars 3 once they have been rotated and remain perpendicular to the transverse joints 6 of the plates 2 of the platform 1, thus leaving the bars 3 aligned and enabling a fixation of platform 1 to the roof of the stable vehicle and safe.

Preferably, plates 2 of platform 1 they have on their sides coupling elements 4 which are complementary to coupling elements of the fixing structure of the rear tray of the car, so, the structure luggage rack once folded can be arranged in said structure for fixing the rear tray of the car for transport in the vehicle without taking up space in the trunk. The structure luggage rack can also be fixed using the elements of attach 4 of the plates 2 to the tray fixing structure rear of the car being deployed and with bars 3 arranged perpendicular to the transverse junctions of the plates 2. In this way you get an auxiliary tray of greater size than a conventional rear tray, secured to the fixing structure of the rear tray and with the stability and adequate firmness to hold various objects thanks to the support of the bars 3.

These coupling elements 4 are also used. for, when the luggage rack structure is deployed in its position of use on the roof of the vehicle, fix some railings 8 safety to platform 1 to secure luggage and avoid Let it move. These railings 8 are fixed to the elements of coupling 4 by fixing profiles 17 of the railings 8 which they are complementary to said coupling elements 4, fitting in these.

Claims (9)

1. Folding luggage rack structure for cars characterized in that it comprises - a folding modular platform (1) that it comprises a plurality of plates (2) joined together in a manner hinged along transverse joints (6), and - a plurality of support bars (3) fixed by a first fixed point to the lower base (5) of the platform (1) by screws and detachably connected by a second point to the bottom base (5) of the platform (1) by means of anchoring means (9), the bars (3) comprising means for fixing the platform (1) to the roof of the car, said luggage structure having a first deployed position in which the plates (2) are arranged one after the other and the bars (3) are fixed to the lower base (5) perpendicular to the joints cross sections (6) of the plates (2) of the platform (1), with the anchoring means (9) in closed position, preventing the rotation of the bars (3) and serving as support for the plates (2), and a second folded position in which the anchoring means (9) pass to open position and the bars (3) rotate 90 ° around said first fixed point, and are fixed to the lower base (5) in parallel to the transverse joints (6) of the plates (2) of the platform (1), allowing the folding of the plates (2) over each other at along the transverse joints (6). 2. Folding luggage carrier structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the bars (3) comprise in their internal profile an alignment guide that allows the longitudinal displacement of the bars (3) in the deployed position of the luggage rack structure for the longitudinal alignment of said bars (3). 3. Folding luggage rack structure for automobiles, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plates (2) of the platform (1) comprise on their sides coupling elements (4) complementary to coupling elements of the fixing structure of the rear tray of the car. 4. Folding luggage rack structure for automobiles, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the plate (2) of the platform (1) that is arranged on the others when said platform (1) is arranged in a folded position comprises at least one handle (7) for folding and unfolding said platform (1). 5. Folding luggage carrier structure according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the handle (7) is a hole made in the plate (2). 6. Folding luggage rack structure for automobiles according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the anchoring means (9) of the support bars (3) to the platform (1) comprise at least one anchoring part (9) in each of the bars (3), each of said anchor pieces (9) comprising - a base (10) that fits into each of the support bars (3) and comprising a through hole (11), said base (10) comprising inside

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a hook (12) that by means of an axis (13) joins the base (10) to through its through hole (11) and with turning capacity around of the shaft (13), which at its lower end is attached to a fastener (16) arranged in the lower base (5) of the platform (one),

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a guide piece (14) attached to the sliding hook (12) along a guide channel (18) at the base (10)

- and a handle (15) arranged on the edge of the base (10) that is attached to said guide piece (14), the handle (15) being operated by a user and said handle (15) moving the guide piece (14) along the guide channel (18), and dragging the hook (12) with its movement rotating it around the axis (13), freeing it from the platform fasteners (16) (1), being in an open position and allowing the rotation of the support bars (3) with respect to the platform (1), and by operating the handle (15) in the opposite direction, dragging the hook (12) in the opposite direction using the piece guide (14), fixing said hook (12) to the fasteners (16), leaving in closed position and blocking the rotation of the bars (3) of support with respect to the platform (1). 7. Folding luggage rack structure for automobiles, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it additionally comprises safety rails (8) fixed on the platform (1). 8. Folding luggage rack structure for cars, according to claims 2 and 6, characterized in that the safety rails (8) are fixed to the coupling elements (4) on the sides of the platform (1) by fixing profiles (17) complementary to said coupling elements (4). 9. Folding luggage rack structure for automobiles, according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for fixing the bars (3) are arranged at the ends of said bars (3) and are fixed to the roof of the car.
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