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• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
  • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • B60R9/00—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like
  • B60R9/06—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like at vehicle front or rear
• • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
  • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
  • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
  • B60R9/00—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like
  • B60R9/08—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like specially adapted for sports gear
  • B60R9/10—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like specially adapted for sports gear for cycles

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• TITLE Luggage-carrying device configured to be fixed on a rear part of the vehicle
• the invention relates to the field of luggage-carrying devices for a vehicle and more particularly a device configured to be fixed on a rear part of the vehicle.
• the invention relates to luggage carrier devices which are positioned more specifically on the external part of the bodywork, at the rear of the vehicle.
• luggage rack devices for a vehicle which are configured to be fixed on a rear part of the vehicle, and which comprise at least a first support element extending along a first axis, and at least a second support element which is movable between a closed position in which the at least one second element extends substantially parallel to the at least one first element, and an open position in which the at least one second element forms an angle with the at least a first element, the second element being held and locked in the closed position by means of a hook.
• the device according to the invention presents a simple, economical and low-volume way of locking the second element onto the first element.
• the second axis extends substantially parallel to the first axis.
• the position of the locking rod along the second axis is adjustable between a third adjustment position and a fourth adjustment position.
• the position of the locking device can be adapted along the second axis.
• the locking rod of the locking element is in the extended position at rest, and in the retracted position when a stress exerted substantially along the second axis is exerted on said locking rod.
• the locking rod automatically moves from the retracted position to the extended position if no stress is exerted on the locking element.
• the guide surface is inclined with respect to a plane in which the locking orifice extends.
• the locking orifice has an oblong shape which extends along the third axis.
• the support portion forms a load-bearing support for the first element or the second element, which makes it possible to distribute a weight exerted by the luggage on the first element and the second element.
• the device according to the invention therefore allows a high loading.
• the support surface also comprises a support guide surface configured to cause the at least one second element to pass in the same plane as the at least one first element during the passage of the second element from the position from open to closed position.
• a support guide surface configured to cause the at least one second element to pass in the same plane as the at least one first element during the passage of the second element from the position from open to closed position.
• the support guide surface is inclined with respect to the plane in which the at least first element extends.
• the support guide surface is made of polymer, for example HDPE (high density polyethylene) or Teflon.
• the guide surface allows sliding of the first or of the second support element.
• the support portion also comprises a guide rod configured to cooperate with a guide orifice of the support surface so as to guide a position of the second element when passing from the open position to the closed position. closing.
• the guide rod is positioned on the first or the second element which does not support the support surface.
• the guide rod is therefore facing the support surface.
• the guide rod fits into the guide hole when moving the second element from the open position to the closed position.
• a position of the guide rod in the closed position is therefore determined by a position of the guide orifice.
• the guide rod extends substantially parallel to the first axis.
• the guide orifice has a "V" shape open on a free edge of the support surface.
• the guide rod is gradually guided into its final position when the second element is placed in the closed position.
• a free end of the guide rod comprises a retaining surface configured to be positioned in contact with the support surface so as to guide a position of the second element in the closed position along an axis parallel to the guide rod axis.
• the second element is retained in the plane of the first element when a stress is exerted on the second element along an axis parallel to the axis of the guide rod. This situation can occur when the vehicle is driven on a road with significant deformations.
• the second support element comprises a second locking device provided with at least one locking hook and/or at least one abutment member, each of the at least one locking hook and the at least one abutment member being configured to come into contact with the rear part of the vehicle when the second element is in the closed position.
• the purpose of the second locking device is, on the one hand, to maintain and, on the other hand, to retain the luggage carrier device when the vehicle is moving forwards or braking. More precisely, the at least one hook limits a movement of the second element in a first direction, that is to say when a first force is exerted on the second element.
• the at least one stop member limits a movement of the second element in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, that is to say when a second force, opposite to the first force is exerted on the second element.
• a position of the at least one locking hook along a first adjustment axis is adjustable between a first adjustment position and a second adjustment position.
• the third range of angle values is between [45°, 180°], for example between [60°, 180°].
• a position of the at least one abutment member is adjustable along a first adaptation axis between a first adaptation position and a second adaptation position.
• the position of the at least one abutment member along a second adaptation axis is adjustable between a third adaptation position and a fourth adaptation position, the second adaptation axis forming an angle with the first adaptation axis included in a fourth angle value range.
• the fourth angle value range is [20°, 160°].
• the position of the at least one abutment member is rotatable along the first adaptation axis.
• the second support element comprises a fixed portion and a movable portion which is connected to the fixed portion by means of an axis of rotation, a position of the movable portion being adjustable by rotation between a first position of rotation and a second rotation position.
• the axis of rotation between the fixed portion and the movable portion extends substantially perpendicular to the first axis.
• a position of the axis of rotation is adjustable along an adjustment axis forming an adjustment angle with an elongation axis of the fixed portion included in an adjustment angle value range.
• the adjustment angle value range is included in the interval [0°, 90°].
• the movable portion and the fixed portion of the second support element are movable relative to each other.
• FIG. 1 is a three-dimensional representation of a luggage rack device according to the invention in which a second support element is in the closed position;
• FIG. 2 is the three-dimensional representation of the luggage carrier device in which the second support element is in the open position
• FIG. 3 is an enlargement of Figure 1;
• FIG. 4 is a sectional view of a first locking device
• FIG. 5 is a three-dimensional view of a support portion according to the invention.
• FIG. 6 is a three-dimensional view of a second locking device according to the invention positioned on a vehicle;
• FIG. 7 is a sectional view of the second locking device
• FIG. 8 is a three-dimensional view of the second locking device according to the invention.
• FIG. 9 is a sectional view of a fixed portion and a movable portion of the second support element
• the invention relates to a luggage carrier device 100 for a vehicle, said device 100 being configured to be fixed on a rear part of the vehicle.
• front refers to the vehicle in a driving situation in forward gear.
• rear refers to the vehicle in a driving situation in forward gear.
• said driver has his back to the rear part of the vehicle, and faces the front of the vehicle.
• the device 100 comprises at least a first support element 1 intended to be fixed on the rear part of the vehicle, and more particularly on a chassis of the vehicle.
• the first support element 1 extends along a third axis C.
• the first support element 1 has a substantially rectangular section and has the shape of a beam.
• the first support element 1 is extended at each end by a second support element 2 symmetrically.
• a second support element 2 in order to simplify reading.
• the second support element 2 is rotatable about a first axis A between a closed position illustrated in Figure 1 and an open position illustrated in Figure 2.
• the first axis A extends substantially perpendicular to the third axis C
• the second element 2 has a substantially rectangular section and has the shape of a beam.
• the second element 2 forms an angle a with the first element 1 included in a first range of angle values.
• the first angle value range is [0°; 20°], preferably [0°, 10°].
• the second element 2 extends substantially parallel to the first element 1.
• the part of the second element 2 in the plane of the first element extends along the first element 1 .
• the second element 2 can also be in the open position. In this position, the second element 2 can be moved away from the first element 1 so that the angle a formed with the first element 1 is included in a second range of angle values.
• the second angle value range is ]0° and 360°], preferably ]0°, 180°].
• the open position of the device 100 it is possible to access at least one leaf of the external part of the bodywork at the rear of the vehicle 101.
• the second element 2 is secured to the first element 1, in the closed position, by means of a first locking device 10 shown in Figures 3 and 4.
• the first locking device 10 comprises a locking surface 11 positioned on the first element 1. Similarly, the locking surface 11 could have been positioned on the second element 2.
• the locking surface 11 is provided with a locking 111 which extends over one face of the first element 1.
• the locking orifice 111 has an oblong shape which extends along the third axis C.
• the locking surface 11 also comprises a guide surface 112 which is inclined with respect to a plane in which the locking orifice 111 extends, that is to say in the plane in which extends the first element 1 .
• the first locking device 10 comprises a locking element 12 positioned on the second element 2.
• the locking element 12 comprises a locking rod 121 which is movable in translation along a second axis B between an extended position and a retracted position.
• the second axis B extends substantially parallel to the first axis A.
• a position of the locking rod 121, vis-à-vis the second element 2, is adjustable between a first adjustment position and a second adjustment position along an axis B' extending substantially perpendicular to the second axis B and to the third axis C. This adjustment is carried out by means of a displacement of the locking rod 121 in an oblong orifice 125 which extends along the axis B'.
• the position of the locking rod 121 is fixed by tightening a system of nuts 124.
• the position of the locking rod 121, vis-à-vis the second element 2, is also adjustable between a third adjustment position and a fourth adjustment position along the second axis B. This adjustment is achieved by means of a displacement of the locking rod 121 along the second axis B by modifying a positioning along the second axis B of the system of nuts 124.
• the locking rod 121 includes a second end provided with a manipulation element 123 configured to be manipulated by a user.
• the locking rod 121 of the locking element 12 is in the extended position at rest, and in the retracted position when a stress is exerted substantially along the second axis B on said locking rod 121.
• the lock 121 automatically switches from the retracted position to the extended position if no stress is exerted on the locking element 12.
• the locking hole 11 1 is configured to cooperate with the first end 122 of the locking rod 121. In other words, the first end 122 of the locking rod 121 can be inserted into the locking hole 111.
• the second element 2 When the second element 2 passes from the open position to the closed position, the second element 2 is brought close to the first element 1.
• the locking rod 121, and more particularly the first end 122 comes into contact with the guide surface 112 which exerts a constraint along the second axis B. the locking rod 121 therefore moves gradually from the deployed position to the retracted position.
• the locking rod 121 When the device 100 is in the closed position, the locking rod 121 is facing the locking orifice 111. No more stress is exerted on the locking rod 121 which returns to the deployed position. Thus, the first end 122 of the rod locking 121 is inserted into the locking hole 111 so that the second element 2 is fixed to the first element 1.
• the guide surface 112 makes it possible to gradually and automatically retract the locking rod 121 until it is inserted into the locking orifice 111. There is therefore no risk of the user forgetting to lock the second element 2 on the first element 1 .
• the device 100 presents a simple, economical and compact way of locking the second element 2 on the first element 1.
• the device 100 comprises at least one support portion 20 which comprises a support surface 21 configured to position the second element 2 in the same plane as the first element 1 when the device 100 is in the closed position such as illustrated in FIG. 5.
• the support portion 20 forms a load-bearing support for the second element 2, which makes it possible to distribute a weight exerted by luggage on the first element 1 and on the second element 2.
• the device 100 according to the invention therefore allows a high loading.
• the support surface 21 is positioned on the first element. Alternatively, it can be positioned on the second element 2.
• the support surface 21 is fixed on a face of the first element 1 opposite a face comprising the locking surface 11.
• the support surface 21 also includes a support guide surface 212.
• the support guide surface 212 is inclined relative to the plane in which the first element 1 extends.
• the support guide surface 212 is configured to pass gradually and automatically, that is to say without specific action by the user, the second element 2 in the same plane as the first element 1 during the passage of the second element 2 from the open position to the closed position .
• the support guide surface 212 is made of polymer such as for example HDPE (high density polyethylene) or Teflon, thus allowing sliding of the second support element 2.
• HDPE high density polyethylene
• Teflon Teflon
• the support surface 21 comprises a guide orifice 213 which has a "V" shape open on a free edge of the support surface 21 .
• the support portion 20 also comprises a guide rod 22 positioned on the second element 2.
• the guide rod 22 therefore faces the support surface 21 .
• the guide rod 22 extends substantially parallel to the first axis A.
• the second element 2 is retained in the plane of the first element 1 when a stress is exerted on the second element 2 along an axis parallel to the axis of the guide rod 22. This situation can occur when the vehicle 101 is rolling. on a road with significant deformations.
• the second support element 2 comprises a second locking device 30 provided with at least one locking hook 31 configured to come into contact with the rear part of the vehicle 101 when the second element 2 is in the parking position. closing.
• the locking hook 31 is movable between a locking position in which the locking hook 31 is in contact with the vehicle, as illustrated in FIG. 6, and a free position in which the locking hook 31 is not in contact with the vehicle.
• the second element 2 can be, provided that the first locking device 10 is in the retracted position, moved away from the first element 1 and thus gain access to an interior part of the vehicle.
• the locking hook 31 is positioned at a free end of the second element 2.
• a position of the locking hook 31 along a second adjustment axis D2 is adjustable between a third adjustment position and a fourth adjustment position as illustrated in FIG. 7.
• the second adjustment axis D2 extends substantially parallel to an axis of elongation of the vehicle, or to the axis B'. This adjustment is made by inserting at least one guide pin 311 of the locking hook into different holes.
• a position of the locking hook 31 along a first adjustment axis D1 is adjustable between a first adjustment position and a second adjustment position as illustrated in FIG. 7.
• the first adjustment axis D1 forms an angle p with the second adjustment axis D2 included in a third angle value range.
• the third angle value range is [60°, 120°].
• the position of the locking hook 31 is adaptable to the rear part of the vehicle.
• the second locking device 30 is provided with at least one abutment member 32 configured to come into contact with the rear part of the vehicle 101 when the second element 2 is in the closed position.
• the stop member 32 is positioned at a free end of the second element 2.
• a position of the stop member 32 is adjustable along a second adaptation axis E2 between a third adaptation position and a fourth adaptation position. This adjustment is carried out by inserting a pin of the stop member 32 into an orifice.
• the position of the stop member 32 along a first adaptation axis E1 is adjustable between a first adaptation position and a second adaptation position, the second adaptation axis E2 forming an angle GO with the first adaptation axis E1 included in a fourth angle value range.
• the fourth angle value range is [20°, 160°]. This adjustment is carried out by a translation of a carrying bar 321 on which the abutment member 32 is fixed along the first adaptation axis E1, as illustrated in FIG. 8.
• the position of the stop member 32 is rotatable along the first adaptation axis E1.
• the position of the stop member 32 is adaptable to the rear part of the vehicle.
• the purpose of the second locking device 30 is firstly to maintain and secondly to retain the luggage rack device 100 when the vehicle 101 is moving forward or braking. More precisely, the at least one hook limits a movement of the second element 2 in a first direction, that is to say when a first force is exerted on the second element 2.
• the stop member 32 limits a movement of the second element 2 in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, that is to say when a second force, opposite to the first force is exerted on the second element 2.
• the second locking device 30 comprises a protective cover 33.
• the protective cover 33 covers the end of the second element 2 in order to make the projecting parts of the second locking device 30 inaccessible.
• the second support element 2 has a general "L" shape, one end of which is connected to the first element 1 and a second end carries the second locking device 30. A part of the second element 2 is in the plane of the first element 1, while the perpendicular part extends in a plane normal to the plane of the first element 1.
• the second element 2 comprises a fixed portion 40 and a movable portion 50 which is connected to the fixed portion 40 by means of an axis of rotation F, a position of the movable portion 50 being adjustable by rotation between a first position of rotation and a second position of rotation as illustrated in figure 9.
• the axis of rotation F between the fixed portion 40 and the movable portion 50 extends substantially perpendicular to the first axis A and substantially parallel to the third axis C.
• a position of the axis of rotation F is adjustable along an adjustment axis forming an adjustment angle with an elongation axis of the fixed portion 40 included in an adjustment angle value range.
• the adjustment angle value range is included in the interval [0°, 90°].
• the movable portion 50 and the fixed portion 40 of the second support element 2 are movable relative to each other.

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