JPH09295591A - Gate device for truck carrier - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify structure, prevent gathering rust for keeping good appearance, and facilitate gate operation in opening and closing a carrier space. SOLUTION: Supporting brackets 16 are projected upward at the ends of longitudinal edges of outer fringe part 10 of a carrier body 2. The upper portion 20 of the longitudinal ends of the gate 11 is engaged with the brackets 16 capable of freely sliding vertically. The gate 11 has a lower side which is rotatable close to and apart from the carrier body 2 about the engaging portion of this gate 11. On the supporting bracket 16, engaging means 21 are integrally molded so that the lower side of the gate 11 may be removably engaged with the supporting brackets 16 when the lower side of the gate 11 is turned close to the carrier body 2.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention comprises a luggage carrier body and a gate extending along an outer edge of the luggage carrier body and horizontally covering the luggage space above the luggage carrier body from the outside in the horizontal direction. The present invention relates to a gate device for a truck bed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Prior Art Gate devices for truck platforms have been
There is one disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 2-49789.

According to this, the lower end side of the gate is pivotally supported by the hinge on the outer edge portion of the luggage carrier body, and the gate can be rotated in the vertical direction about the hinge.

Then, by rotating the gate downward,
If the cargo space is opened outward in the horizontal direction, the work of loading and unloading the cargo into and from the cargo space can be easily performed (hereinafter, this is referred to as a "loadable state").

On the other hand, if the gate is rotated upward to close the luggage space from the outside in the horizontal direction, the luggage can be accommodated in the luggage space (hereinafter, referred to as "storable state"). .

Further, when the gate is turned upward to be in the "storable state", there is provided a locking means for locking the upper end side of the gate to the luggage carrier body side in a disengageable manner. The "storable state" is held by the locking of the means.

[0007]

By the way, according to the above-mentioned conventional technique, the hinge for pivotally supporting the gate on the outer edge portion of the luggage carrier body and the locking means for holding the luggage carrier in the "storable state" are provided. Each of them is provided individually and has a large number of parts, which complicates the structure of the gate device of the truck bed.

Further, although each of the hinge and the locking means is partly fixed to the gate by welding (CO ₂ welding), since such a welded portion is likely to be rusted, the appearance is improved. May fall early.

Further, when the gate is turned up and down in order to open and close the loading space toward the outside in the horizontal direction in order to put the loading platform into either the "unloadable state" or the "storable state". The pivoting end side of the gate largely projects outward from the outer edge portion of the luggage carrier body to increase the working volume of the gate. For this reason, when rotating the gate in an attempt to open and close the cargo space, it is necessary to secure a wide space around the cargo machine body, which complicates the work for the gate.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and relates to a gate device for a truck carrier, which simplifies the structure and prevents appearance of rust and keeps a good appearance. It is an object of the present invention to achieve at least one of the following: (1) and facilitating work on the gate when trying to open and close the cargo space.

[0011]

Means for Solving the Problems A gate device for a truck bed according to the present invention for achieving the above object is as follows.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the luggage carrier body 2 and the gate 11 that extends along the outer edge portion 10 of the luggage carrier body 2 and covers the luggage carrier space 3 above the luggage carrier body 2 from the outside in the horizontal direction so as to be openable and closable. In the truck carrier 1 including the above, a support bracket 16 is provided so as to project upward at the end of the outer edge 10 of the carrier main body 2 in the longitudinal direction, and the upper portion 20 of the longitudinal end of the gate 11 is supported by the support bracket 16. The bracket 16 is slidably fitted in the vertical direction, and the lower side of the gate 11 is mounted on the luggage carrier body 2 with the fitting portion of the gate 11 as the center.
The gate 11 can be rotated toward and away from the gate 11.
When the lower side of the same gate 11 is rotated so as to approach the luggage carrier main body 2 with the fitting portion of the same being slid to the upper part of the support bracket 16, the lower side of the same gate 11 is supported by the support bracket. Locking means 21 for locking and disengaging with 16 is integrally formed with the support bracket 16.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the luggage carrier body 2 and the gate 11 that extends along the outer edge portion 10 of the luggage carrier body 2 and covers the luggage carrier space 3 above the luggage carrier body 2 from the outside in the horizontal direction so as to be openable and closable. In the truck carrier 1 including the above, a support bracket 16 is provided so as to project upward at the end of the outer edge 10 of the carrier body 2 in the longitudinal direction, and the lower portion 27 of the longitudinal end of the gate 11 is supported by the above. The locking means 28 is slidably fitted in the bracket 16 in the vertical direction, and by this sliding, locking means 28 for locking the upper side of the gate 11 above to the upper end of the support bracket 16 in a detachable manner is attached to the support bracket 16. It is integrally molded, and the upper side of the gate 11 is rotatable around the fitting portion of the gate 11 toward the outside and below the luggage carrier body 2.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the luggage carrier body 2 and the gate 11 extending along the outer edge portion 10 of the luggage carrier body 2 and covering the luggage carrier space 3 above the luggage carrier body 2 from the outside in the horizontal direction can be opened and closed. In the truck loading platform 1 including the above, a first supporting bracket 35 is provided so as to project upward at one longitudinal end of the outer edge portion 10 of the loading platform body 2, and the first supporting bracket 35 is placed in the longitudinal direction. The outer edge portion 1 of the luggage carrier body 2 is pivotally supported on the one end portion so as to be rotatable toward the outside.
A second support bracket 37 is provided so as to project upward at the other end in the longitudinal direction of 0, and the gate 11 is supported by the first support bracket 35 so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction. The end of the gate 11 facing the second support bracket 37 is removably fitted into the second support bracket 37, and in this fitted state, the gate 11 is moved to the first and second positions. Locking means 40 for locking and unlocking at least one of the support brackets 35, 37
Is provided.

[0015]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(First Embodiment)

1 and 2 show an embodiment of the invention of claim 1.

In the figure, reference numeral 1 indicates a truck bed, which is indicated by an arrow Fr.
Indicates the front of this track.

The loading platform 1 has a loading platform body 2 supported by the vehicle body frame and extending in a substantially horizontal direction. The upper surface of the luggage carrier body 2 has a substantially flat shape, and the upper portion of the luggage carrier body 2 is a luggage carrier space 3.

Side gates 6 made of metal or resin are provided that extend forward and backward along the outer edge portions 5 in the vehicle width direction of the luggage carrier space 3 and cover the luggage carrier space 3 from the outer sides in the horizontal direction. . Each of these side gates 6 is provided with a pair of upper and lower circular pipe-shaped elongated members 7, 7 extending in the front-rear direction, and a connecting plate 8 for connecting the longitudinal ends of the elongated members 7, 7 to each other.

A rear gate 11 made of metal or resin is provided which extends in the vehicle width direction along the outer edge portion 10 at the rear end of the luggage carrier space 3 and which covers the luggage carrier space 3 from the rear side in the horizontal direction so as to be openable and closable. Has been.

The upper part of the gate 11 is composed of a large-diameter pipe 12, and the lower part thereof is composed of a small-diameter pipe 13. The large-diameter pipe 12 and the small-diameter pipe 13 extend parallel to each other in the vehicle width direction. Further, connecting plates 14, 14 for connecting the large diameter pipe 12 and the small diameter pipe 13 to each other are provided.

An outer edge portion 1 at the rear end portion of the luggage carrier body 2
A support bracket 16 made of metal or resin is provided so as to project upward at each end in the longitudinal direction of 0.
A sliding groove 17 extending in the vertical direction is formed on the surface of each of the support brackets 16 on the vehicle body center side in the vehicle width direction. Further, a notch 18 is formed in the lower rear wall of the support bracket 16, and the notch 18 allows the lower part of the sliding groove 17 to communicate with the outside of the support bracket 16 behind it.

The upper part 2 of the longitudinal end of the gate 11
0, that is, the end of the large-diameter pipe 12 is fitted (fitted) in the corresponding sliding groove 17 of the support bracket 16 so as to be vertically slidable.

As shown by the solid line and the alternate long and short dash line in FIG.
An upper portion 2 of the end portion of the gate 11 is provided on the sliding groove 17.
In the state in which 0 is fitted, the upper part 20 of the end of the gate 11, which is the fitting part of the gate 11,
The small-diameter pipe 13 side, which is the lower side of the small-diameter pipe, is rotatable toward and away from the luggage carrier body 2. At this time, the end of the small-diameter pipe 13 is allowed to pass back and forth through the notch 18. There is.

When the small diameter pipe 13 side of the gate 11 is rotated so as to approach the luggage carrier body 2 with the upper portion 20 of the end portion of the gate 11 fitted in the upper portion of the sliding groove 17, the same gate as above A locking means 21 for locking the end of the small-diameter pipe 13 on the side of the small-diameter pipe 13 to the support bracket 16 is provided. The locking means 21 is composed of a locking projection 22 integrally formed on the inner bottom surface of the sliding groove 17 at an intermediate portion in the front-rear direction.

Then, as described above, when the small diameter pipe 13 side of the gate 11 is rotated so as to approach the luggage carrier body 2, and the end portion of the small diameter pipe 13 is fitted into the lower end portion of the sliding groove 17. The end of the small diameter pipe 13 slides over the locking projection 22 while pressing it, and as a result, the end of the small diameter pipe 13 is elastically engaged with the support bracket 16 as described above. It is supposed to be stopped.

The connecting plate 8 at the rear of the side gate 6 is
The support bracket 16 is detachably fastened by a fastener 24. The fastener 24 is the sliding groove 1
It is provided so as not to interfere with the sliding of the end portion of the large diameter pipe 12 with respect to 7.

The solid lines in FIGS. 1 and 2 show the loading platform 1 in a "storable state". When the loading platform space 3 is opened in order to change the "storable state" to the "loading / unloading state", The lower side of the gate 11 (the side of the small diameter pipe 13) is rotated around the end of the large diameter pipe 12 so as to be separated from the luggage carrier body 2 while being fitted in the upper portion of the sliding groove 17 of the support bracket 16. At this time, the gate 11
The end portion of the small-diameter pipe 13 is detached from the locking means 21 and the notch 18 is passed rearward (dashed line in FIG. 2).

In the above state, the large diameter pipe 12 of the gate 11
The end portion of is moved downward with respect to the sliding groove 17 (two-dot chain line in FIG. 2). Then, the cargo space 3 is opened rearward and is in the "loading / unloading possible state".

When changing from the "loading / unloading possible state" to the "storable state", the procedure reverse to the above may be carried out.

In FIGS. 1 and 2, a reinforcing member 25 made of sheet metal is provided on the upper surface of the rear portion of the luggage carrier body 2 and extends over substantially the entire width thereof.
, And each side gate 6 is detachably fixed to each side gate 6 by a fastener 25a.

The reinforcing member 25 ensures a desired rigidity of the luggage carrier body 2 and each side gate 6, and the load loaded in the luggage carrier space 3 tends to slip off the luggage carrier body 2 or collide with the gate 11. When this is done, it also serves as a stopper to prevent this. Moreover, since the reinforcing member 25 improves the rigidity of each side gate 6, the weight of each side gate 6 can be correspondingly reduced.

The gate 11 may be applied to the side gate 6. Further, the gate 11 may be formed of a plate material.

(Second Embodiment)

3 and 4 show a second embodiment.

This embodiment has many points in common with the structure and operation of the first embodiment. Therefore, these common components are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and redundant description thereof will be omitted, and different points will be mainly described.

The gate 11 includes a pair of upper and lower pipes 26 and 2.
6, and these pipes 26, 26 have the same diameter dimension as each other. Lower part 27 of the longitudinal end of the gate 11
The end portion of the lower pipe 26 is fitted (fitted) in the sliding groove 17 of the support bracket 16 so as to be vertically slidable. By sliding the lower portion 27 of the end portion of the gate 11 in the vertical direction, the end portion of the upper pipe 26, which is the upper side of the gate 11, is engaged with the upper end of the support bracket 16 by an elastic force so as to be detachable. Locking means 28 is provided.
The locking means 28 is composed of a substantially U-shaped locking recess 29 integrally provided on the upper end of the support bracket 16.

If the end portion of the above-mentioned upper pipe 26 is disengaged from the locking recess 29 by sliding the end portion of the above-mentioned lower pipe 26 upward (the one-dot chain line in FIG. 4), Centering around the end of the lower pipe 26 that is the fitting portion of the gate 11 that is fitted in the sliding groove 17, the upper pipe 26 that is the upper side of the gate 11 is the same as the cargo bed body 2
It is configured to be rotatable outward and rearward of the rear side (dashed line in FIG. 4).

The solid lines in FIGS. 3 and 4 indicate that the loading platform 1 is in the "storable state", and when the loading space 3 is opened when the "storable state" is changed to the "loading / unloading state", While moving the end of the lower pipe 26 upward with respect to the sliding groove 17 of the support bracket 16, the gate 11 is entirely moved upward, and the end of the upper pipe 26 is separated from the locking recess 29. (Dotted line in FIG. 4).

Next, with the end portion of the lower pipe 26 fitted in the upper end of the sliding groove 17, the pipe 2
The upper pipe 26 is rearward with the end of 6 as the center, and
When it is rotated downward (two-dot chain line in FIG. 4), the cargo space 3 is opened rearward to be in a “loading / unloading possible state”.

When changing from the "loading / unloading possible state" to the "storage possible state", the procedure reverse to the above may be carried out.

(Third Embodiment)

5 to 7 show a third embodiment.

This embodiment has many points in common with the structure and operation of the first embodiment. Therefore, these common components are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and redundant description thereof will be omitted, and different points will be mainly described.

The gate 11 is composed of a pair of upper and lower pipes 26, 2.
6, and these pipes 26, 26 have the same diameter dimension as each other.

A first end (right end) in the longitudinal direction (vehicle width direction) of the outer edge portion 10 of the luggage carrier main body 1 extends upward.
A support bracket 35 is provided so as to project, and the first support bracket 35 is pivotally supported by a hinge 36 at the one end portion so as to be rotatable in the longitudinal direction of the outer edge portion 10.

The second support bracket 3 is directed upward to the other end (left end) in the longitudinal direction of the outer edge portion 10 of the loading platform body 2.
7 is projected, and the second support bracket 37 is fixed to the other end.

The gate 11 is supported by the first support bracket 35 so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction thereof. By the sliding of the gate 11, the end portion of the gate 11 on the second support bracket 37 side is formed in the second support bracket 37 as shown by the solid line in FIG.
8 is fitted (fitted) in a removable manner. In this fitted state, the cargo bed 1 is in a "storable state".

Fitting hole 38 of the second support bracket 37
If the gate 11 is disengaged from the gate 1,
1 and the first support bracket 35 are integrally rotatable around the hinge 36, and the gate 11 is rotatable outside the luggage carrier main body 2 until it assumes a substantially vertical posture. Further, a stopper 39 that abuts on the first support bracket 35 is provided on the luggage carrier body 2 so as to prevent further rotation. In this state, the loading platform 1 is in a “loadable / unloadable state”.

In the "storable state", the gate 11 is
Locking means 40 for locking and disengaging the first and second support brackets 35 and 37 is provided. The locking means 40 has locking holes 42, 42 formed so as to communicate with the first support bracket 35 and the upper pipe 26, and a member that is removably inserted into the locking holes 42, 42. And a stop pin 41.

When the loading space 3 is opened in order to change from the "storable state" shown by the solid line in FIG. 5 to the "loading / unloading state", the first support bracket 35 is used so that the locking by the locking means 40 is released. And the locking pin 41 is removed from the upper pipe 26, and the gate 11 is slid with respect to the first support bracket 35 so that the end of the gate 11 on the second support bracket 37 side is disengaged from the fitting hole 38 of the second support bracket 37. By this movement, the connecting plate 14 of the gate 11 is brought into contact with the first support bracket 35 by this sliding, and further sliding of the gate 11 is stopped (one-dot chain line in FIG. 5).

From the above state, the gate 11 and the first
The support bracket 35 is mounted around the hinge 36 so that the luggage carrier main body 2
The outer edge portion 10 is rotated in the longitudinal direction (two-dot chain line in FIG. 5). Then, the cargo space 3 is opened rearward and is in the "loading / unloading possible state".

When changing from the "loading / unloading possible state" to the "storage possible state", the procedure reverse to the above may be carried out.

In addition, a resin cap 43 closes each end opening of the pipe 26.

[0056]

【The invention's effect】

According to the invention of claim 1, a truck carrier having a carrier body and a gate extending along the outer edge of the carrier body and horizontally covering the carrier space above the carrier body from the outside in the horizontal direction can be opened and closed. In the above, a supporting bracket is provided so as to project upward at an end portion in the longitudinal direction of an outer edge portion of the luggage carrier body, and an upper portion of the longitudinal end portion of the gate is slidably fitted in the supporting bracket in the vertical direction. At the same time, the lower part of the gate can be rotated around the fitting part of the gate in the direction toward and away from the luggage carrier body, and the fitting part of the gate can be slid to the upper part of the support bracket. In this state, when the lower side of the same gate is rotated so as to approach the luggage carrier main body, locking means for detachably locking the lower side of the same gate to the support bracket is formed integrally with the same support bracket. A.

Therefore, since the gate is pivotally supported by the support bracket and the gate is retained by the retaining means integrally formed on the support bracket, the hinge for pivotally supporting the gate and the above-mentioned gate are retained. The number of parts is reduced as compared with the related art in which the locking means for locking is provided separately.

Therefore, the construction of the gate device for the truck bed becomes simple ("first effect").

Further, as described above, the gate is simply slidably fitted to the support bracket and pivotally supported so as to be rotatable, and the locking means is formed integrally with the support bracket. Therefore, the conventional welding device does not exist in the truck bed gate apparatus of the present invention.

Therefore, since the generation of rust is avoided,
The appearance of the gate device of the truck bed is kept good ("second effect").

Furthermore, the loading platform is in a "loading / unloading ready state".
To open or close the cargo bed space, the lower part of the gate is rotated about the fitting part of the gate to the support bracket so that it is slightly separated from the cargo bed body. Then, the gate may be slid vertically with respect to the support bracket.

Therefore, the operating volume of the gate can be smaller than that in the conventional case in which the gate is pivoted largely in any of the above-mentioned states, and the load carrier main body is opened and closed by that amount when opening and closing the cargo space. Since it is not necessary to secure a wide space around the gate, work on the gate becomes easy.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a truck carrier including a carrier body and a gate which extends along an outer edge of the carrier body and covers a carrier space above the carrier body from the outside in the horizontal direction so as to be openable and closable. In the above, a supporting bracket is provided so as to project upward at an end portion in the longitudinal direction of the outer edge portion of the luggage carrier body, and a lower portion of the longitudinal end portion of the gate is slidably fitted in the supporting bracket in the vertical direction. , By this sliding, integrally forming locking means for locking the upper side of the same gate to the upper end of the support bracket in the same manner as the above support bracket,
The upper part of the gate is rotatable outwardly and downwardly of the luggage carrier body around the fitting portion of the gate.

Therefore, the "first effect" and the "second effect" of the invention of claim 1 occur.

A third aspect of the present invention is a truck carrier including a carrier main body and a gate extending along an outer edge of the carrier main body to cover a cargo carrier space above the carrier main body in a horizontally openable and closable manner. In the above, a first support bracket is provided so as to project upward at one end portion in the longitudinal direction of the outer edge portion of the luggage carrier body, and the one end portion is configured to be rotatable in the longitudinal direction. And a second upper end of the outer edge of the luggage carrier main body in the longitudinal direction.
A supporting bracket is provided so as to project, and the first supporting bracket supports the gate so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction thereof, and by sliding the gate, the end of the gate facing the second supporting bracket is the same as above. A locking means is provided which is removably fitted to the second support bracket, and in this fitted state, the gate is releasably locked to at least one of the first and second support brackets.

Therefore, in order to change the loading platform from the "storable state" to the "loading / unloading state", when the loading space is opened, the locking by the locking means is released and the gate is moved to the first position.
The end of the gate is disengaged from the second support bracket by sliding it against the support bracket, and in this state,
The first support bracket together with the gate may be rotated in the longitudinal direction of the outer edge portion of the luggage carrier body. In addition, when the "loading / unloading state" is changed to the "storable state", the procedure reverse to the above may be performed.

Therefore, when the gate is rotated, most of the operating volume of the gate uses the space above the luggage carrier main body, so that it is extremely small outside the luggage carrier main body in plan view, For this reason, when working on the gate, it is not necessary to secure a wide space around the luggage carrier body, unlike the conventional case, and therefore the work on the gate is facilitated.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective development view of a luggage carrier according to the first embodiment as viewed from the rear.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view of a cross-sectional action taken along the line 2-2 of FIG. 1 in the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 1 in a second embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 2 in the second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a rear surface operation explanatory view of the luggage carrier in the third embodiment.

6 is a sectional view taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 5 in the third embodiment.

7 is a sectional view taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 5 in the third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 luggage carrier 2 luggage carrier body 3 luggage carrier space 10 outer edge portion 11 gate 16 support bracket 17 sliding groove 20 upper end 21 locking means 27 lower end 28 locking means 35 first support bracket 36 hinge 37 second support bracket 38 Fitting hole 40 Locking means

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A truck carrier including a carrier body and a gate extending along an outer edge of the carrier body and horizontally opening and closing a carrier space above the carrier body from the outside in the horizontal direction, A support bracket is provided so as to project upward at the end of the outer edge of the gate in the longitudinal direction, and the upper part of the end of the gate in the longitudinal direction is slidably fitted in the support bracket in the vertical direction. Same as above, with the lower part of the gate being rotatable around the fitting part toward and away from the luggage carrier body, with the fitting part of the gate sliding to the upper part of the support bracket. When the lower side of the above is rotated so as to approach the luggage carrier main body, the locking means for locking the lower side of the above gate to the above supporting bracket in a detachable manner is integrally formed with the above supporting bracket. Over winding device. 2. A truck carrier comprising a carrier body and a gate extending along an outer edge of the carrier body and horizontally opening and closing a carrier space above the carrier body from the outside in the horizontal direction. A supporting bracket is projected upward at the end of the outer edge of the gate in the longitudinal direction, and the lower part of the longitudinal end of the gate is slidably fitted in the supporting bracket in the vertical direction. , A locking means for locking the upper side of the upper gate to the upper end of the support bracket in a detachable manner is integrally formed with the upper support bracket, and the upper side of the same gate is centered around the fitting portion of the gate and the upper side of the gate is A gate device for a truck bed that can rotate outward and downward. 3. A truck carrier comprising a carrier body and a gate extending along an outer edge of the carrier body and horizontally opening and closing a carrier space above the carrier body from the outside in the horizontal direction. A first support bracket projecting upwardly from one end of the outer edge of the outer peripheral portion in the longitudinal direction, and the first support bracket is pivotally supported on the one end so as to be rotatable in the longitudinal direction, Same as above, the second support bracket is provided so as to project upward at the other end portion in the longitudinal direction of the outer edge portion of the luggage carrier body,
The gate is supported by the first support bracket so as to be slidable in the longitudinal direction thereof, and by sliding the gate, the end of the gate facing the second support bracket is fitted into and removed from the second support bracket. A gate device for a truck bed, which is provided with locking means for freely fitting and locking the gate to at least one of the first and second support brackets in a fitted state so as to be disengageable.