JPS6340341Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] "Field of the Invention" The present invention relates to a storage structure for footboards used in trucks and the like.

``Background of the idea'' Conventionally, when loading a certain amount of heavy cargo onto a truck, cargo handling work is carried out efficiently by passing the footboards 1, 1 between the ground and the rear of the loading platform 2, as shown in Figure 1. However, such footboards 1 are generally loaded on the loading platform 2 and transported after cargo handling work is completed, and are usually loaded on the loading platform 2 or along the side gate 3. There are many cases. However, when loading the footboard 1 on the platform 2 as described above, it is necessary to secure space on the platform 2 for loading the footboard 1, and if the cargo takes up a large amount of space, , cannot be loaded on the loading platform 2. Furthermore, if the footboard 1 is hung along the side gate 3, there is a risk that the footboard 1 may fall down during transportation and damage the cargo.

"Structure of the invention" Therefore, the present invention aims to eliminate the inconvenience that has conventionally occurred when storing the step board 1 as described above, and the main points of its structure are as follows: A longitudinal flange is provided on the side edge of the footboard, and a means for fixing the footboard leaning along the side gate is provided on the cargo loading area of the truck body, and the flange is connected to the side gate and the loading platform. The point is to fix the footboard to the side gate while inserting it into the gap between the side gates.

In the above configuration, means for fixing the footboards include attaching metal fittings for fixing the footboards to the side gate, the rear wall of the driver's seat, or the tailgate, as shown in the embodiments described later, or means for fixing the footboards to the side gate. Various aspects are possible, such as providing bolts, and further providing through holes for inserting fixing bolts in the footboards and side gates. Further, the structure of the footboard is not limited to that illustrated, but includes all structures that can be placed along the side gate.

"Embodiments" Next, embodiments embodying the present invention will be explained with reference to the accompanying drawings starting with FIG. 2 to provide an understanding of the present invention.

2 is a partial plan view of a truck body showing a vehicle body structure according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line A--A in FIG. 2.

In these figures, 5 is a loading platform, 6 is a side gate, and 7 is a tailgate.The side gate 6 and the tailgate 7 have hinges (not shown) at the side and rear ends of the loading platform 5, as in a normal truck. Depending on the structure, it is attached to be openable and closable, or is fixed to the loading platform 5.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG.
It has a footboard 1 as shown in the third diagram.
1 is stored leaning against the side gate 6, the flange portion 11a is inserted into the gap 14 between the side gate 6 and the loading platform 5, and the lower end of the side gate 6 is supported along the loading platform 5. In this embodiment, L-shaped fixtures 10a and 10b are fixed to the rear wall 9 of the driver's seat 8 and the ends of the tailgate 7 by bolts, welding, or the like. There is a gap 12 between these fixing fittings 10a and 10b and the inner surface of the side gate 6 into which the footboard 11 can be inserted.
Set it up. The above-mentioned fixing fittings 10a and 10b are made of leaf springs to prevent play in the footboard 11 during transportation, and have bent portions 13 formed at their ends to facilitate insertion of the footboard 11. It is desirable to keep it.

The footboard 11 is supported on both sides by the fixing fittings 10a, 10b and the flange portion 11a inserted into the gap 14.

As shown in FIG. 3, the height H from the loading platform 5 of the footboard 11 in the loaded state is set higher than the height h of the side gate, so that the footboard 11 substantially takes the place of the side gate 6. Moreover, in this case, since the height of the footboard 11 is high, the loading condition of the cargo is stable.

The operating procedure of the footboard 11 as described above will be explained below. First, when carrying out cargo handling work, the tailgate 7 is opened as shown in Fig. 1, the footboard 11 is pulled out backwards, and is stretched between the rear end of the loading platform 5 and the ground. . When the work is completed, one flange part 11a of the footboard 11 is closed to the gap 1.
4, slide the footboard 11 forward along the side gate 6, insert its tip into the gap 12 between the mounting bracket 10a and the side gate 6 as shown in FIG. is placed along the side gate 6. After that, by closing the tailgate 7, the fixing fittings 10b attached to the end of the tailgate 7 clamp the footboard 11 between the side gate 6 and the footboard 11.
is fixed along the side gate 6.

In the above embodiment, of the fixing fittings 10a and 10b, for example, 10b is attached to the rear wall of the driver's seat, but this may be provided on the side gate 6, and the fixing fitting 10b may also be attached to the side gate 6. is also possible. By providing both the fixing fittings 10a and 10b on the side gate 6 in this way, the footboard 11 can be attached or removed with the side gate 6 open, thereby facilitating cargo handling work and the work of attaching the footboard 11. Streamlined.

Further, in the above embodiment, the fixing fittings 10a and 10b
is fixed to a luggage loading area such as the tailgate 7, the rear wall 9 of the driver's seat, or the side gate 6, etc., but the fixing fittings 10a and 10b do not necessarily have to be fixed to these luggage loading areas, but can be rotatably attached. It may be configured as follows.

``Effect of the invention'' As described above, the present invention provides a longitudinal flange on the side edge of the footboard, and also provides a means for fixing the footboard, which is placed along the side gate, on the cargo loading area of the truck body. Since the footboard storage structure is characterized in that the footboard is fixed to the side gate with the flange portion inserted into the gap between the side gate and the cargo platform, the footboard does not get in the way of the cargo when not in use. side gate 6
Moreover, since the footboards are fixed to the side gate 6 in a manner that supports both sides, the support condition is stable, and there is no inconvenience such as the footboards dancing and damaging the cargo during transportation, and the footboards can be loaded along the If the width of the board is increased to a certain extent, the stowed step board can be used as a substitute for the side gate, and the loading condition of the cargo will be stabilized.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing a general truck in a cargo handling state, Figs. 2 and 3 are related to an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a partial plan view of the truck body, and Fig. 3 is a partial plan view of the truck body. The figure is a sectional view taken along the line A-A in FIG. 2. Explanation of symbols, 5...Cargo platform, 6...Side gate, 7...Tailgate, 8...Driver's seat, 9...
Rear wall, 10a, 10b...Fixing metal fittings, 11...
Step board, 11a... flange part, 12... gap,
13...Bending portion, 14...Gap.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A longitudinal flange is provided on the side edge of the footboard, and a means for fixing the footboard leaning along the side gate is provided on the cargo loading area of the truck body, and the flange is connected to the side gate and the loading platform. A footboard storage structure characterized in that the footboard is fixed to the side gate while being inserted into the gap between the side gates.