TW200416159A - Stepped accessory receiver - Google Patents

Abstract

An accessory receiver assembly includes a frame and at least two receivers carried on that frame. At least one of those receivers has a first accessory mounting section for receiving a first type of accessory mounting post and a second accessory mounting section for receiving a second type of accessory mounting post.

Description

200416159 (1) Description of the invention: [Technical field to which the invention belongs] This application is assisted by US Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 423,625 (filed on November 4, 2002). The present invention relates to automotive accessories; more particularly, the present invention relates to an accessory receiving assembly that can be installed in an automobile and allows different useful accessories to be installed in the automobile. [Previous Technology] Today's active lifestyle makes people have higher requirements for cars. Many cars must be able to carry a considerable amount of goods. Other cars are used to transport large volumes of equipment, household or art supplies, and / or equipment and supplies for camping. No matter what type of car we are, we always feel that there is not enough space. To meet this need, Reese Products (Cequent Towing

Products (formerly known as Products) developed the Dual Port System device to carry different useful accessories in a car. These accessories include bicycle carriers, open article carriers, closed article carriers, locomotive carriers, cranes, folding tables, and the like. The present invention relates to an accessory receiving assembly having more uses. This assembly allows the accessory to be installed via two mounting brackets or pillars. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention can provide an accessory receiving assembly. The accessory receiving assembly includes a receiving state and a receiving state, and the receivers are carried on the frame. One of the receivers has a first fitting installation section and a second receiver.

89157.DOC -6-200416159 Attachment installation section, the first section can receive a first type of installation pillar, and the second section can receive a second type of installation pillar. The receiver may also include a first stopping portion and a second stopping portion. The first stopping portion is provided between a first interval and a second interval of the receiver. The first accessory mounting section also includes a latch slot and a locking hole. The frame includes a cross member and a pair of mounting brackets. Alternatively, the frame may include a trailer hook receiving box located on one of the cross members. The present invention can also be described in such a manner that the accessory receiving assembly includes a frame and at least two receivers, and the receivers are carried on the frame. At least one of the receivers has a rod-shaped body extending upward, the body including a locking hole and a flash slot. The flash slot is provided on one edge of the rod-shaped body. In addition, the rod-shaped body may include a rounded end. According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention can also be described in such a manner that the accessory receiving assembly includes a frame and at least two step receivers, and the receivers are carried in the frame. At least one of the receivers includes a slot and / or a locking hole. Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be shown and explained to show the most suitable example for implementing the present invention. We will understand that the present invention may include other embodiments and the details thereof may have different modifications, and these embodiments and modifications should still be covered by the present invention. Accordingly, the drawings and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive. [Embodiments] The drawings forming a part of the present invention can show several aspects of the present invention, and the drawings and the description can explain the principles of the present invention.

89157.DOC 200416159 Hereinafter, the present invention will be shown in the accompanying drawings in a manner related to the preferred embodiment. Please refer to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 shows an accessory receiving assembly 10, a pair of accessory brackets or pillars 12, and an accessory of the present invention. The child accessory receiving assembly 10 includes a frame to which reference numeral 16 is assigned. The frame 16 includes a cross member 18 which may be formed from one or more pieces of tubular steel. In addition, the frame 18 includes a pair of mounting brackets 20, and the pair of brackets may be formed of steel or other high-strength materials. A mounting bracket 20 is welded near each end of the cross member 18. Each mounting bracket 20 includes one or more mounting flanges or ears 22, and each mounting flange includes one or more holes 24. Bolts (not shown) extend through these holes 24 and holes that fit into the car's frame (the component 10 is mounted to the car's frame). Nuts and lock washers are fixed to the bolts to complete the connection of the assembly 10 to the frame of an automobile. As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of step accessory receivers 26 are installed and carried on the cross-check member 18. Each accessory receiver 26 may be formed from a solid steel material. The cross section of each accessory receiver may be rectangular as shown or other shapes suitable for the required purpose or use. A one-step receiver 26 is welded near each end of the cross member 18. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, at least one of the two receivers 26 extends upward to receive an accessory mounting post or bracket 12. As shown in Figs. In particular, each receiving unit 26 extends upward at an acute angle θ, and the acute angle is between 1 and 30 degrees; more typically, the acute angle is between 10 and 30 degrees (for example, 20 degrees) (for

89157.DOC 200416159 The horizontal member P is located on a horizontal plane P). As best shown in FIG. 2, at least one of the two accessory receivers 26 includes a first accessory installation section 28 and a second accessory installation section 30. The first accessory mounting section 28 has a shape and dimensions that can receive a first type of accessory mounting post or bracket 12. The second accessory installation section 30 has such a shape and dimension that a second type of accessory installation pillar or bracket 12 can be received. In addition, the accessory receiver 26 includes a first stopper 32 and a second stopper 34. The first stop section 32 is located between the first section 28 and the third section 30. In addition, the first accessory mounting section 28 includes a latch slot 36 and a latch lock hole 38. In addition, the first accessory mounting section 38 may also include a rounded extended end 40. In one embodiment, the length L (the distance from the end 40 to the first stop 32) of the first accessory mounting section 28 is about 3.75 inches, and the width W thereof is about 1.60 inches. The length Lf (distance between the two stop portions 32, 34) of the second accessory mounting section 30 is approximately K44 inches, and the width W thereof is approximately 2.38 inches. We should understand that these dimensions are used to illustrate a possible embodiment and should not be considered as limiting in any way. In fact, the present invention may have dimensions and shapes different from those described above. Referring now to Figures 3a and 3b, these two figures show the connection of a first type of accessory mounting post or bracket 12 to the accessory receiving assembly 10. More specifically, the post or bracket 12 includes a hole at its end, which may be flush with the end 40. The rounded shape of the end 40 facilitates connection with the post or bracket. Once aligned, the post or bracket can be pushed down 89157.DOC -9-200416159 until the post or bracket is courteous with the first stop 32. In this position, the pillar or bracket is properly seated, and a pivotal latching element 42 provided with a spring on the pillar is received in the latch groove 36 to fix the pillar or bracket 12 in position . A second post or bracket 12 can be fixed to the other receiver 26 simultaneously and in the same manner to complete the connection of the accessory 14 and the receiving assembly 10.

Figures 4a and 4b show the attachment of the accessory receiving assembly 10 to an accessory 14 comprising a second type of mounting post or bracket 12. In this example, the post or bracket 12 is likewise aligned before being inserted into the accessory receiver 26. Similarly, the rounded end 40 of the receiver 26 facilitates this connection.

We should understand that the second type of pillar or bracket 12 includes a larger opening to receive the second fitting installation section 30 and allow the pillar or bracket to be completely seated on the second stop portion 34. In this seated position, the hole 44 in the post or bracket 12 is aligned with the locking hole 38 in the receiver 26. Next, a connection pin 4 6 is inserted to pass through the two holes 4 4 and 38. Then, a clip (not shown) is inserted into the end of the pin 46 protruding from the holes, so that the enlarged head of the pin and the clip can maintain the pin in the locked position, The strut or bracket 12 can then be fixed to the receiver 16. The second post or bracket 12 of the accessory 14 can be simultaneously installed in the other receiver 26 in the same manner to complete the connection between the accessory 14 and the accessory mounting assembly 10. We should understand that the accessory receivers 26 extend downwardly and outwardly from the bumper of the car, and the assembly 10 is fixed to the bumper. Moreover, the receivers 26 extend upward at an angle of 10 to 89157.DOC -10- 200416159 30 degrees with respect to the cross member 18 and the horizontal plane. The receivers 26 are then visible and reachable at any time. Moreover, the upward inclination of the receivers 26 facilitates the connection of the pillars or brackets 12 to the receivers 26. More specifically, when an accessory 14 is connected, this angle of inclination allows gravity to assist the user in positioning the strut or bracket 12 on the two stopping portions 32, 34 of the receivers 26. Also, the upward inclination angle can effectively maintain the accessory 14 above the ground surface, so that the accessory can be maintained from contacting most roadsides or other similar obstacles when, for example, reversing. In addition, an acute angle in the upward direction may apply a torque to the connection between the accessory 14 and the receiving component 10, so that the forward acceleration of the car does not generate any backward moving force on the accessory. The above description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention is used to illustrate the present invention and should not be construed as being restrictive in any way. There are many modifications and changes. For example, in the above, two accessories = see 6 is shown in the accessory mounting component 10; in fact, any reasonable number of receivers can be provided to allow for many points between the component and the accessory on which it is placed.式 连接。 Style connection. Also, materials other than steel can be used to build any or all parts of the device. This embodiment has been described above to provide the best description of the principles and applications of the present invention, to allow the person skilled in the art to apply the present invention ^ to different examples and generate each according to special requirements ^ ㈣. _ (In this way, decoration and transformation should still be included in the scope of the present invention, and this scope is the scope of patents under prostitutes. The drawings and preferred embodiments of this specification should not be considered as There is no limit to the scope of the Chinese patent

89157.DOC 200416159 Qualitative. [Brief description of the drawings] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an accessory receiving assembly, a pair of accessory mounting brackets or pillars, and an accessory of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a detailed cross-sectional view showing a receptacle provided in the accessory receiving assembly of FIG. 1. FIG. Figures 3a and 3b are two detailed views showing a first type of accessory mounting pillar mounted on the accessory receiving assembly of the present invention. Figures 4a and 4b are two detailed views showing one of the second type of accessory mounting struts mounted on the accessory receiving assembly of the present invention. [Illustration of Symbols in the Drawings] 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 Accessory Receiving Assembly Pair of Accessory Mounting Bracket or Pillar Open Article Carrier Frame Or ear piece hole step fitting receiver first fitting installation section second fitting installation section

89157.DOC -12- 200416159 38 Pin lock hole 40 Rounded end 42 Latching element 44 Hole 46 Connection pin 50 Magnified head 89157.DOC -13-

Claims (1)

200416159 Patent application park: 1 · A receiving part for automobile parts, including: a frame; and at least two receivers, which are carried on the frame, at least one of the receivers has a A first accessory installation section and a second accessory installation section. The first section can receive a first type of accessory installation pillar, and the second section can receive a second type of accessory installation pillar. 2. The component according to item 1 of the patent application scope, further comprising a first stopping portion and a second stopping portion located in the at least one receiver. 3. The component according to item 2 of the patent application scope, wherein the first stopping portion is provided between the first fitting installation section and the second fitting installation section of the at least one receiver. 4. The component as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first fitting installation section includes a latch slot. 5. The component of item 3 of the Shenqing patent, wherein the mounting section of the accessory includes a locking hole. 6. The component as claimed in item 3 of the patent application, wherein the first fitting installation section includes a latch slot and a locking hole 7. The component as claimed in item 1 of the patent application, wherein the frame includes a cross member and a To the mounting bracket. 8. The component according to item 7 of the scope of patent application, further comprising a trailer hook accommodating box carried on the cross member. 9. · A component receiving assembly for an automobile, comprising: 89157.DOC 10. a frame; and at least two receivers, the receivers being carried on the frame, at least-the receivers of the receivers have-upward ground The extended rod-shaped body includes a locking hole and a latch slot. For example, the accessory receiving assembly of item 9 of the patent application park, wherein the interrogation groove is provided on one edge of the rod-shaped body. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. According to the accessory receiving component of claim 10, the rod-shaped body includes a rounded end. An accessory receiving assembly for a car, comprising a frame; and at least a two-step receiver, the receivers being carried in the frame. For example, the accessory receiving component of the patent application No. 12 wherein at least one of the step receivers includes a latch slot. For example, the accessory receiving component of the scope of patent application No. 12 wherein at least one of the step receivers includes a locking hole. For example, the accessory receiving component of the patent application No. 12 wherein at least one of the step receivers includes a latch slot and a locking hole. For example, the accessory receiving component of the patent application No. 12 wherein the at least two-step receiver has an acute angle (relative to the frame), and the acute angle is between 1 degree and 89 degrees. For example, the accessory receiving component of the patent application No. 12 wherein the at least two-step receiver has an acute angle with respect to the frame, and the acute angle is between 10 degrees and 30 degrees. For example, the accessory receiving component of the patent application No. 12 wherein the at least two 89157.DOC -2- 200416159 step receivers have an acute angle relative to the frame, and the acute angle is about 20 degrees. 89157.DOC