JPH08133137A - Multiple piece carring platform backing strips - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: To disassemble a plurality of plate pieces for ease of transportation by constructing a multi-piece deck lining for a deck-equipped vehicle from a panel net comprising at least one panel and a railing net comprising at least one railing for bonding the deck of a truck to the panel net. CONSTITUTION: This deck lining 10 for protecting the inside of the deck of a vehicle comprising opposite side face walls, a front face wall, a rear face gate and a floor face comprises a panel net and a railing net, the panel net including opposite side face panels 30, a front face panel 32, a rear face panel 34 and a floor face panel 36, all of which are made from plastics. A plurality of ridges 38 are formed on the panels 30, 32, 34, 36 of the panel net and the panels 30, 32, 34, 36 are independently attached to the inside of the deck by fastening means such as screws. The railing net comprises a plurality of railings, i.e., matching side face railings 50 and a rear face railing 52, which are formed to be capable of fitting respectively over the side face walls of the deck and the upper part of the upper railing of the rear face gate.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates generally to truck accessories and more particularly to truck bed backings.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Accessories for pickup trucks, such as steps, rear seat covers, and backing pallets, are hot selling items. These accessories not only characterize the appearance but also enhance the performance of the vehicle. The "cargo" of a truck is the part used to carry luggage.

[0003]

The truck bed can be used to transport goods of considerable size and weight. However, transporting goods by truck may damage the bed of the vehicle. The movement of luggage may damage the vehicle, dent it, or deteriorate its appearance. In total,
This will adversely affect the aesthetic appearance and resale value of the vehicle. To protect against such damage, truck owners install a protective backing on the truck bed. The backing linings are usually manufactured to the dimensions of the vehicle pedestal so as not to reduce the luggage area or storage area on the pallet.
Known backing linings have the disadvantage that they are bulky and difficult to transport and ship. Since the integrated backing of the cargo bed is large, transportation and transportation are expensive. Moreover, since it is heavy, it is not easy to stack and carry the backing linings in order to reduce the transportation cost.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a carrier backing that is easy to transport and ship. This and other objects are achieved in a bed backing consisting of a plurality of plate pieces. The plurality of plate pieces are disassembled during transportation.
Constructed to form a protective backing on the vehicle bed. The pallet backing consists of a panel network installed on the pallet of the truck. The panel network comprises a front panel, a rear panel and an opposing side panel. This panel network also includes floor panels. In addition to panel nets, the backing of the present invention includes balustrade nets. The balustrade has three balustrades, namely the rear balustrade 82.
It consists of facing balustrades on opposite sides of the book. Each panel of the panel network is
They are attached to the bed of the pickup truck separately from each other. In one embodiment, each panel is screwed to the pickup truck bed. The balustrade includes a curved portion. The bend is attached to the upper balustrade of the truck bed. Other objects, advantages and novel features of the present invention will be apparent upon consideration of the following detailed description of the present invention in view of the accompanying drawings.

[0005]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to a multi-piece carrier backing for vehicle carrier protection. A luggage carrier backing 10 of the present invention is illustrated in FIGS. Generally, the bed backing 10 comprises a panel net and a balustrade net. Each net consists of multiple components. The combination of the components forms a bed backing that protects the vehicle bed. Each component can be packaged separately for efficient transportation.

The exemplary truck bed shown is constructed with opposing side walls 12, a front wall 14, a rear gate 16 and a floor 18.
It consists of and. These surfaces are combined to form a vehicle carrier or storage area. It is in these areas that it is damaged during the transportation or transportation of packages. An upper balustrade 20 is provided on the side wall 12 and the rear gate 16.
The side wall 12 and the gate 16 may be hingedly attached to the vehicle. Because each side wall 12 and gate 16
With a hinge at the bottom, it is easy to load and unload luggage from the vehicle bed.

The panel mesh of the present invention comprises the opposing side panels 30.
And a front panel 32, a rear panel 34, and a floor panel 36. Each panel of the panel network is made of plastic material. In the illustrated embodiment, each panel of the panel net is made of semi-rugged, high-durability, high-impact plastic. This plastic is resistant to obstacles. As for the material, it is preferable that the panel expands and contracts to some extent with a remarkable temperature change. For example, a high molecular weight distribution high concentration polyethylene copolymer and the like.

A plurality of ridges 38 are formed on each panel of the panel network. As shown in the accompanying drawings, the ridges 38 on the side panel 30 are generally vertically spaced apart from one another. The ridges 38 on the rear panel 34 are also formed substantially vertically. Ridge 38 on floor panel 36
Is formed in an elongated V-shape and draws a so-called Sugiya pattern. As shown, each ridge 38 extends generally end to end across the width of the floor panel 36. As shown in the figure, the front panel 32 also has a ridge 38 on which a cedar pattern is drawn. By providing the herringbone pattern on the front panel 32 and the floor panel 36, strength and robustness are further improved. Although the ridges 38 on each panel have been described in detail, the invention applies to other ridges. For example, front panel 3
The ridges may be vertically spaced apart as in the side panel 30.

The present invention also includes a balustrade.
It is composed of a plurality of balustrades, that is, an opposing side balustrade 50 and a rear balustrade 52. Each balustrade of the balustrade net is made of plastic 20
% Highly concentrated polyethylene filled with talc may be used. The stretchability of the balustrade member is usually not the same as that of the panel member.

As best seen in FIG. 3, each side balustrade 50 includes a lip 54 extending above the outer edge of the vehicle side wall 12 and an upper portion 56 which is substantially flush with the upper balustrade 20 of the vehicle side wall. It consists of and. Facing the interior of the vehicle bed,
The single-sided balustrade 50 extends inwardly in a funnel shape and then curves and extends to the side wall 12. Therefore, the curved surface 58
Is formed. The curved surface 58 acts like a spring.
The remaining non-curved portion is adjacent to the side wall 12, while the curved surface 58 is somewhat resilient. Back balustrade 5
2 has the same structure as the side railing 50.

In practice, the balustrade may be used in combination with the panel net or alone. When used alone,
Attach the side balustrade 50 to the upper balustrade 20 of the side wall 12 with bolts or screws. Since the balustrade does not expand or contract like the panel, it can be attached to the vehicle with standard bolts or screws. The tapping screw 60 of the present invention described herein is not needed when attaching the balustrade to a vehicle. Even when the panel net is not used, the balustrade net can prevent damage to the upper balustrade 20 of the loading platform of the vehicle.

When used in combination with a panel net, the balustrade is arranged as described above. Next, the floor panel 36 is fixed to the floor 18 of the vehicle. At this time, the tapping screw 60 is used. The screw 60 includes a head 62, a shoulder 64 and a thread 66.
It consists of and. As can be seen in FIG. 5, the diameter of the head 62 is larger than that of the shoulder 64. In this embodiment, the head 62 has a diameter of about 1 1/4 inch. On the other hand, the shoulder 64 diameter is about 1/4 inch. However, the invention is not limited to these dimensions. The present invention has practical application in various diameters.

Screws 60 are inserted into holes spaced at various points on each panel of the panel network. Secure the screw threads to the vehicle body. The diameter of each hole in each panel is larger than shoulder 64 but smaller than head 62. For example, the diameter of each hole is approximately 7/8 inch. The invention is again not limited to this size. By arranging the screws 60 and holes in the panel, the panel can be stretchably fixed to the vehicle. The panel of the present invention expands and contracts somewhat with changes in temperature. The panel grows when the temperature is high. The panel shrinks when the temperature is low. If the panel is fixed to the vehicle without adding elasticity, the panel will crack or distort due to the stress of the expansion force. Thanks to the mounting method of the screw 60 of the present invention,
The panel can expand and contract within a 360 ° range without stress.

After the balustrade net is fixed in place, the floor panel 36 is fixed to the floor 18. A plurality of screws 60 are used to adhere the floor panel 36 to the floor 18. As a method of adhering the floor panel 36, there is also a method of attaching five screws 60 at intervals in the vertical edge direction of the floor panel 36. The floor panel 36 is provided with a flange 70 extending in the vertical edge direction thereof. As can be seen in FIG. 3, the flange 70 is located substantially below the side wall 12 of the vehicle. Since there is a gap between the side wall 12 and the flange 70, the floor panel 36 can be fixed to the vehicle along this joint.

Next, the side panel 30 and the rear panel 34 are fixed to the vehicle. The upper edge of each panel is inserted between the curved surface 58 and the side wall 12. The curved surface 58 creates stress on the panel and forms a seal. Further, each panel is formed in such a size that the upper part of the panel does not adhere to the upper part 56 of the balustrade 50. For this reason, a gap is formed, so that the panel can be stretched when the temperature is high. Each panel is secured in place by the insertion of a plurality of screws 60 spaced along its edges, at the side panels 30 in place.
The lower edge contacts the upper surface of the floor panel 36. This arrangement not only improves the appearance of the luggage carrier backing but also creates a seal.

Next, the front panel 32 is fixed to the vehicle.
A shelf 72 is provided along the lower edge of the front panel 32. The shelves 72 overlap the front side portion of the floor panel 32 to facilitate the fixation of the floor panel in place. Screw 60
To fix the floor panel 32 to the front wall 14. In one embodiment, five screws 60 are mounted spaced along the top edge of front panel 32. 1 ordinary screw or bolt
It may be attached near the lower edge of the individual panel. However, in this case, the panel cannot be expanded or contracted.

[0017]

As mentioned above, the present invention provides an effective backing for protecting the vehicle bed from damage and preventing damage to the bed. Furthermore, the element as a component according to the invention is
Convenient and efficient packaging allows you to reduce transportation and freight costs. Although the present invention has been described in detail, the content thereof relates to the drawings and the embodiments, and the present invention is not limited to the content. The scope of the invention is
Only limited by the items in the appended claims.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a luggage carrier backing of the present invention mounted on a truck.

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of a luggage carrier backing according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side sectional view showing a side balustrade and a side panel of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the screw of the present invention in a state of being adjacent to a part of the backing and the vehicle.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the screw of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 luggage carrier backing 12 side wall 14 front wall 16 rear gate 18 floor 20 upper balustrade

Claims (20)

[Claims] 1. A multi-piece carrier backing for a vehicle with a carrier, the carrier comprising opposing side walls, a front wall and a rear gate, the panel net comprising at least one panel attached to the carrier of a truck, A balustrade including at least one balustrade adhered to a truck bed and a panel net, and the balustrade net includes a portion for receiving the panel and fixing the panel to the balustrade. Back of the loading platform. 2. The cargo bed backing according to claim 1, wherein each panel of the panel network is separately fixed to the cargo bed of the truck. 3. The luggage carrier backing according to claim 2, wherein the panel net comprises a floor panel, two opposing side panels, a front panel and a rear gate panel. 4. The luggage carrier backing according to claim 3, wherein a ridge is drawn on the panel or more. 5. The luggage carrier backing according to claim 4, wherein a plurality of ridges are provided on the floor panel to draw a herringbone pattern. 6. The luggage carrier backing according to claim 5, wherein the panel net is fixed to the luggage carrier of the truck with screws. 7. The carrier according to claim 6, wherein the screw is attached to the vehicle through the carrier backing, and the diameter of the hole of the carrier backing is larger than the diameter of the shoulder portion of the screw. Backing. 8. The method according to claim 1, further comprising means for fixing a panel net to a vehicle, wherein the means allows the panel to expand and contract with a change in temperature and reduce stress during expansion and contraction. The luggage carrier backing according to item 1. 9. The method of claim 8 wherein the means comprises a plurality of screws mounted to the vehicle through holes in the panel, the diameter of the holes in the panel being greater than the diameter of the shoulders of the screws. Back of the luggage carrier described in. 10. The luggage carrier backing according to claim 2, wherein the balustrade net comprises a front balustrade, a rear gate balustrade, and two opposing side balustrades. 11. The balustrade according to claim 2, wherein the balustrade net includes a curved surface, and a part of the panel is fixed between the curved surface and a side wall of the vehicle. Back of the loading platform. 12. The luggage carrier backing according to claim 1, wherein the panel of the panel mesh is made of a high molecular weight distribution high concentration polyethylene copolymer. 13. A multi-piece luggage carrier backing for a vehicle with a luggage carrier, wherein the luggage carrier comprises opposite side walls, a front wall and a rear gate, and an upper balustrade is provided on the side wall and the rear gate. Floor panel attached to truck bed, opposite side wall panels attached to opposite side walls of truck bed, front panel attached to front wall of truck bed, and gate attached to truck bed It is composed of a rear gate panel, and multiple ridges are formed on each panel, and the ridges on the front panel are formed at intervals so that a so-called “Japanese cedar pattern” is depicted. Each of the above-mentioned ridges extends substantially from end to end in the width direction of the floor panel without interruption. 14. The panel according to claim 1, wherein the panels are mounted on the bed of the truck separately from each other.
The backing of the cargo bed described in item 3. 15. The balustrade according to claim 13, further comprising a balustrade attached to an upper balustrade of a truck bed, the balustrade being fitted to a part of a panel net. Back of the loading platform. 16. The method according to claim 13, further comprising means for adhering a panel net to a vehicle, said means enabling expansion and contraction of the panel according to temperature change.
Back of the cargo bed described in paragraph. 17. The means comprises a plurality of screws, the screws being attached to a vehicle through holes in a panel, the diameter of the holes in the panel being substantially larger than the diameter of the shoulders of the screws. In the range 16, the luggage carrier backing. 18. The panel further comprises a plurality of screws for attaching the panel to the vehicle, the diameter of the holes in the panel being significantly larger than the diameter of the shoulders of the screws so that the panel is not subject to significant stress, warpage or distortion. The luggage carrier backing according to claim 13, which is capable of expanding and contracting with a temperature change without occurring. 19. A multi-piece carrier backing for a vehicle with a carrier, wherein the carrier comprises opposite side walls, a front wall and a rear gate, which can be adhered to the opposite side wall, front wall and rear gate of the vehicle. A panel net composed of multiple panels and a balustrade net that is provided so that it can be attached to the vehicle and that can be attached to the upper part of the loading platform of the vehicle. A backing lining made up of a means that enables the to expand and contract with temperature changes without causing stress. 20. The means comprises a plurality of screws mounted to the vehicle through holes in the panel, the screws comprising shoulders having a diameter substantially smaller than the holes in the panel. The backing of the luggage carrier according to item 19.