WO2013156639A1 - Transformable motor vehicle - Google Patents

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WO2013156639A1
WO2013156639A1 PCT/ES2013/000095 ES2013000095W WO2013156639A1 WO 2013156639 A1 WO2013156639 A1 WO 2013156639A1 ES 2013000095 W ES2013000095 W ES 2013000095W WO 2013156639 A1 WO2013156639 A1 WO 2013156639A1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D21/00—Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted
    • B62D21/14—Understructures, i.e. chassis frame on which a vehicle body may be mounted of adjustable length or width
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    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60P—VEHICLES ADAPTED FOR LOAD TRANSPORTATION OR TO TRANSPORT, TO CARRY, OR TO COMPRISE SPECIAL LOADS OR OBJECTS
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    • B60P3/42—Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects convertible from one use to a different one
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D31/00—Superstructures for passenger vehicles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
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    • B62D47/003—Motor vehicles or trailers predominantly for carrying passengers convertible in order to modify the number of seats
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    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
    • B62D63/00—Motor vehicles or trailers not otherwise provided for
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  • the invention refers to a transformable motor vehicle, contributing to the function to which they are intended, several advantages and novelty features that will be described in detail below and that represent a remarkable improvement. in the current state of the art.
  • the object of the invention is centered on a motor vehicle, particularly a minivan type tourism, although not limited thereto, whose body presents the innovative feature of being designed to be able to transform and, add or remove, an intermediate portion of the same, so that, according to the needs, the vehicle has more or less capacity.
  • the field of application of the present invention falls within the technical sector of the automobile industry.
  • a transformable motor vehicle consisting of a vehicle, preferably a minivan type car, which has the peculiarity of having a body structured in removable parts, so that it has the ability to allow the user to add or remove an intermediate portion thereof, expanding or decreasing, as appropriate, the volumetric capacity of the passenger compartment of said vehicle to expand the number of occupants or the possibilities of loading.
  • the vehicle is transformed, from a two-seater car of small size, into a family vehicle, by adding an intermediate section that fits between its front and rear ends. Or at On the contrary, of a family vehicle which, by removing an intermediate section, becomes a two-seater vehicle.
  • said intermediate section of the bodywork is equipped with an anchoring system both in its front and in the rear part that allow the vehicle to be robust.
  • said anchoring system is configured as a tongue and groove system of complementary teeth that are inserted in the respective edges of each part of the vehicle and that, in the upper and lower part of the bodywork, are larger, while in the lateral ones they are smaller in size to allow the coupling of the doors on said sides, said anchoring system being completed with a set of coupling elements that ensure the fixing of the joints between the different parts, which are operable, either manually by the part inside the vehicle, or automatically by means of the corresponding button conveniently incorporated within the driver's reach, in the dashboard area.
  • the recommended vehicle preferably, has a front transmission, to avoid the possibility of possible transmission breaks by anchoring one part to another and simplifying its coupling.
  • the smoke outlet or exhaust pipe will be arranged so that it is oriented towards one side, being fixed in the rear area of the front of the vehicle.
  • the electrical installation will be arranged so that, in each of the parts of the vehicle, as well as in the intermediate removable part, there are tongue and groove connection plugs so that, by coupling said parts to each other, said plugs can be easily connected or even directly coupled when the tongue and groove anchor system je is coupled.
  • both the front and rear parts of the vehicle and the intermediate removable part are equipped with an automatically deployable wheel system when assembling or disassembling said parts, allowing all of them to be stable and can be easily moved, simply push them, and thus be able to bring them closer or separate and, where appropriate, keep the intermediate part when it is not going to be used.
  • Figure number 1. Shows a plan view of an example of embodiment of the vehicle Transformable automobile object of the invention, represented with the parts that compose it separately, appreciating in it the parts and elements it comprises, as well as the configuration and arrangement of said parts and elements.
  • Figure number 2. Shows an elevational view of the example of the transformable motor vehicle, according to the invention, shown in the preceding figure, also represented with the parts that comprise it separated, being appreciated therein, in addition to the lateral configuration of said parts attachable in which it is divided, the system of casters that incorporate said parts.
  • Figures 3 and 4 show the vehicle once assembled with all its parts and, therefore, in its family version, represented in both plan and elevation views, respectively.
  • FIGS 5 and 6. They show the vehicle once mounted without its intermediate section and, therefore, in its two-seater version, also represented in both plan and elevation views, respectively.
  • Figures number 7-A and 7-B. They show a schematic view of the complementary edges of two of the interlocking parts of the vehicle, specifically the upper edge of the front part of Figure 7-A and of the intermediate part and Figure 7-B later, showing in detail the elements of the tongue and groove system of anchor teeth and the holes provided in the body to receive them.
  • Figures number 8-A and 8-B.- They show an example of embodiment of the coupling elements that complete the vehicle anchoring system, in a separate position and in an anchored working position, respectively.
  • the vehicle (1) in question which is preferably a minivan type car with front-wheel drive, is configured from a front part (2), an intermediate part (3) and a part rear (4), all of them attachable to each other, the intermediate (3) being removable so that the front (2) and the rear (4) can be coupled together without the intermediate (3).
  • the front part (1) comprises all the conventional elements of the front part of a vehicle of the mentioned type, from the bonnet with the motor housed inside, the front axle (5), the dashboard with the steering wheel, pedals and other instruments of driving the vehicle, as well as the front seats of the driver and co-pilot, all this including the front doors (6) and the roof and body area in a portion of the chassis that covers said elements.
  • the intermediate part (3) comprises a chassis section to which side doors are coupled (7) and the corresponding section of roof, incorporating in its interior a rear seat for two or three passengers, equipped with the corresponding safety and comfort elements, such as belts, head restraints, etc.
  • the rear part (4) comprises, in another conveniently trimmed chassis portion, the rear axle (8) and the luggage rack area with the tailgate to which the conventional lighting and registration elements are incorporated, as well as a fuel tank and Access plug (9) for filling it.
  • an anchoring system is provided comprising , on the one hand, the existence, in each of said parts, specifically in the perimeter edges thereof that face each other, of a tongue and groove set of complementary teeth (10) that are coupled together, said teeth (10 being ) of considerably larger size in the upper and lower part of the body, than in the sides, where they are smaller given the existence of the front (6) and side doors (7).
  • said tongue and groove assembly comprises a plurality of teeth (10), preferably formed by protrusions of flat configuration and truncated pyramidal form, which are separated from each other at a certain distance, such that between them they determine complementary spaces (11), having also been foreseen, as can be seen in figure 5, especially in the upper and lower area of the body, holes (12) suitable for receiving the teeth (10) of the part to be coupled, for which said teeth (10) and said holes (12) are arranged in complementary positions on the edge a and another part of the vehicle.
  • the teeth (10) and the spaces (11) that they determine are arranged in the upper part of said upper part of the body, while in the part There are holes in the ground (12) to receive the teeth of the part to be coupled ( Figure 7-A).
  • the teeth (10) and the spaces (11) they are in the lower part of said edge and in the upper part are the gaps (12).
  • the anchoring system comprises a set of coupling elements (13), such as bolts that thread in holes, such as those shown very schematically in Figures 8-A and 8-B, ensuring the fixing of the joints between the parts to be coupled, that is, the fixing of the teeth (10) in the recesses (12), which are operable manually, or in an automated way, connecting in such case to the electrical system and being operated by means of the corresponding button.
  • coupling elements such as bolts that thread in holes, such as those shown very schematically in Figures 8-A and 8-B
  • connection plugs (14) are conveniently arranged so that, when coupling the different parts to each other, it is given continuity to the electrical installation in all of them to provide the corresponding connection to all the electrical and electronic elements of the intermediate parts (3) and later (4).
  • both the front (2), the intermediate (3) and the rear (4) have casters (15) that provide stability and possibility of rolling to them when they are separated, as observed in FIG. 2, said casters (15) being incorporated into the lower part of the chassis of each of the parts in a support (16) associated with a mechanical or motorized mechanism (for example by means of the existence of springs in the first case or by its coupling to a small electric motor in the second case), in any case foldable and foldable automatically when assembling or disassembling these parts together.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a transformable motor vehicle, the size of which can be increased or reduced in terms of the volumetric capacity of the interior, defined by a front part (2), an extractable middle part (3) and a rear part (4) that can all be intercoupled. The coupling between the front part (2), the middle part (3) and the rear part (4), or the front part (2) and the rear part (3), is created by an anchoring system with a tongue-and-groove arrangement, on the peripheral edges facing each other, of complementary teeth (10) in addition to connection points (14) for the electrics. The anchoring system also comprises additional elements that can be actuated manually or in an automated manner. The front part (2), middle part (3) and rear part (4) have small wheels (15) that provide stability and a rolling capacity.

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VEHÍCULO AUTOMÓVIL TRANSFORMABLE  TRANSFORMABLE AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE
OBJETO DE LA INVENCIÓN OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
La invención, tal como expresa el enunciado de la presente memoria descriptiva, se refiere a un vehículo automóvil transformable, aportando a la función a que se destinan, varias ventajas y características de novedad que se describirán en detalle más adelante y que suponen una destacable mejora en el estado actual de la técnica. The invention, as expressed in the statement of the present specification, refers to a transformable motor vehicle, contributing to the function to which they are intended, several advantages and novelty features that will be described in detail below and that represent a remarkable improvement. in the current state of the art.
Más en particular, el objeto de la invención se centra en un vehículo automóvil, particularmente un turismo de tipo monovolumen, aunque no limitado a ello, cuya carrocería presenta la innovadora particularidad de estar diseñada para poder transformarse y, añadir o quitar, una porción intermedia de la misma, de forma que, según las necesidades, el vehículo tiene mayor o menor capacidad. More in particular, the object of the invention is centered on a motor vehicle, particularly a minivan type tourism, although not limited thereto, whose body presents the innovative feature of being designed to be able to transform and, add or remove, an intermediate portion of the same, so that, according to the needs, the vehicle has more or less capacity.
CAMPO DE APLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION
El campo de aplicación de la presente invención se enmarca dentro del sector técnico de la industria del automóvil . The field of application of the present invention falls within the technical sector of the automobile industry.
ANTECEDENTES DE LA INVENCIÓN BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Como referencia al estado actual de la técnica, debe señalarse que, si bien existen en el mercado múltiples modelos de vehículos "convertibles", generalmente consistentes en automóviles descapotables, asi como algún prototipo de vehículo "extensible", tal como los presentados por la firma Rinspeed consistente, en un caso en un vehículo descapotable que se puede extender, y en otro caso, en un pequeño utilitario eléctrico al que se puede añadir un tramo posterior con un eje adicional, para incorporar un aporte extra de baterías, por parte del solicitante, se desconoce la existencia de ningún otro vehículo "transformable", es decir ampliable y reducible en la capacidad interior de su habitáculo, ni de ninguna otra invención de aplicación similar que presente unas características técnicas, estructurales y constitutivas semejantes a las que presenta el que aquí se preconiza y según se reivindica. As a reference to the current state of the art, it should be noted that, although there are multiple "convertible" vehicle models on the market, generally consisting of convertible cars, as well as some prototype of an "extensible" vehicle, such as those presented by the firm Rinspeed consisting, in one case in a convertible vehicle that can be extended, and in another case, in a small electric utility to which a rear section with an additional axle can be added, to incorporate an extra supply of batteries, by the applicant, the existence of any other "transformable" vehicle is unknown, that is to say expandable and reducible in the interior capacity of its cabin, or of any other invention of similar application that has technical, structural and constitutive characteristics similar to those presented herein and as claimed.
EXPLICACIÓN DE LA INVENCIÓN De forma concreta, lo que la invención propone, como ya se ha apuntado anteriormente, es un vehículo automóvil transformable que consiste en un vehículo, preferentemente un automóvil de tipo monovolumen, que presenta la particularidad de contar con una carrocería estructurada en partes desmontables, de forma que tiene la capacidad de permitir al usuario añadir o quitar una porción intermedia de la misma, ampliando o disminuyendo, según convenga, la capacidad volumétrica del habitáculo de dicho vehículo para ampliar el número de ocupantes o las posibilidades de carga . EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION Specifically, what the invention proposes, as already noted above, is a transformable motor vehicle consisting of a vehicle, preferably a minivan type car, which has the peculiarity of having a body structured in removable parts, so that it has the ability to allow the user to add or remove an intermediate portion thereof, expanding or decreasing, as appropriate, the volumetric capacity of the passenger compartment of said vehicle to expand the number of occupants or the possibilities of loading.
Con ello, el vehículo se transforma, de un automóvil biplaza de tamaño reducido, en un vehículo familiar, al añadirle un tramo intermedio que encaja entre sus extremos anterior y posterior. O al contrario, de un vehículo familiar al que, quitándole un tramo intermedio, se transforma en un vehículo biplaza . Para ello, dicho tramo intermedio de la carrocería va equipado con un sistema de anclaje tanto en su parte anterior como en la posterior que permiten dar robustez al vehículo. En concreto, dicho sistema de anclaje se configura como un sistema machihembrado de dientes complementarios que se intercalan en los respectivos bordes de cada parte del vehículo y que, en la parte superior e inferior de la carrocería son de mayor tamaño, mientras que en los laterales son de menor tamaño para permitir el acople de las puertas en dichos laterales, estando dicho sistema de anclaje completado con un conjunto de elementos de enganche que aseguran la fijación de las uniones entre las distintas partes, los cuales son accionables, bien manualmente por la parte interior del vehículo, o bien de forma automatizada mediante el correspondiente botón convenientemente incorporado al alcance del conductor, en la zona del salpicadero. With this, the vehicle is transformed, from a two-seater car of small size, into a family vehicle, by adding an intermediate section that fits between its front and rear ends. Or at On the contrary, of a family vehicle which, by removing an intermediate section, becomes a two-seater vehicle. For this, said intermediate section of the bodywork is equipped with an anchoring system both in its front and in the rear part that allow the vehicle to be robust. Specifically, said anchoring system is configured as a tongue and groove system of complementary teeth that are inserted in the respective edges of each part of the vehicle and that, in the upper and lower part of the bodywork, are larger, while in the lateral ones they are smaller in size to allow the coupling of the doors on said sides, said anchoring system being completed with a set of coupling elements that ensure the fixing of the joints between the different parts, which are operable, either manually by the part inside the vehicle, or automatically by means of the corresponding button conveniently incorporated within the driver's reach, in the dashboard area.
Conviene destacar que el vehículo preconizado, preferentemente, dispone de transmisión delantera, para evitar la posibilidad de eventuales roturas de la transmisión al anclar una parte a otra y simplificar su acople. Por el mismo motivo, la salida de humos o tubo de escape estará dispuesto de forma que quede orientado hacia un lateral, quedando fijo en la zona posterior de la parte anterior del vehículo. It should be noted that the recommended vehicle, preferably, has a front transmission, to avoid the possibility of possible transmission breaks by anchoring one part to another and simplifying its coupling. For the same reason, the smoke outlet or exhaust pipe will be arranged so that it is oriented towards one side, being fixed in the rear area of the front of the vehicle.
Por su parte, la instalación eléctrica se dispondrá de forma que, en cada una de las partes del vehículo, así como en la parte extraíble intermedia, existan enchufes de conexión machihembrados para que, al acoplar dichas partes entre sí, dichos enchufes se puedan conectar con facilidad o, incluso, se acoplen directamente al acoplarse el sistema machihembrado de ancla je . For its part, the electrical installation will be arranged so that, in each of the parts of the vehicle, as well as in the intermediate removable part, there are tongue and groove connection plugs so that, by coupling said parts to each other, said plugs can be easily connected or even directly coupled when the tongue and groove anchor system je is coupled.
Finalmente, cabe destacar que, tanto las partes anterior y posterior del vehículo como la parte extraíble intermedia, están dotadas de un sistema de ruedecillas desplegable automáticamente al ensamblar o desensamblar dichas partes, permitiendo que todas ellas queden estables y se puedan desplazar con facilidad, simplemente empu ándolas, y así poder acercarlas o separarlas y, en su caso, guardar la parte intermedia cuando no se vaya a utilizar. Finally, it should be noted that, both the front and rear parts of the vehicle and the intermediate removable part, are equipped with an automatically deployable wheel system when assembling or disassembling said parts, allowing all of them to be stable and can be easily moved, simply push them, and thus be able to bring them closer or separate and, where appropriate, keep the intermediate part when it is not going to be used.
Visto lo que antecede, se constata que el descrito vehículo automóvil transformable representa una estructura innovadora de características desconocidas hasta ahora para el fin a que se destinan, razones que unidas a su utilidad práctica, la dotan de fundamento suficiente para obtener el privilegio de exclusividad que se solicita. In view of the foregoing, it is found that the described transformable motor vehicle represents an innovative structure with characteristics unknown until now for the purpose to which they are intended, reasons that together with its practical utility, provide it with sufficient grounds to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that It is requested.
DESCRIPCIÓN DE LOS DIBUJOS DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Para complementar la descripción que se está realizando de la invención, y para ayudar a una mejor comprensión de las características que la distinguen, se acompaña la presente memoria descriptiva, como parte integrante de la misma, de un juego de planos, en los que con carácter ilustrativo y no limitativo se ha representado lo siguiente: La figura número 1.- Muestra una vista en planta de un ejemplo de realización del vehículo automóvil transformable objeto de la invención, representado con las partes que lo componen separadas, apreciándose en ella las partes y elementos que comprende, asi como la configuración y disposición de dichas partes y elementos. To complement the description that is being made of the invention, and to help a better understanding of the characteristics that distinguish it, the present descriptive report is attached, as an integral part thereof, of a set of drawings, in which with Illustrative and non-limiting nature has been represented as follows: Figure number 1.- Shows a plan view of an example of embodiment of the vehicle Transformable automobile object of the invention, represented with the parts that compose it separately, appreciating in it the parts and elements it comprises, as well as the configuration and arrangement of said parts and elements.
La figura número 2.- Muestra una vista en alzado del ejemplo del vehículo automóvil transformable, según la invención, mostrado en la figura precedente, igualmente representado con las partes que lo componen separadas, apreciándose en ella, además de la configuración lateral de dichas partes acoplables en que se divide, el sistema de ruedecillas que incorporan dichas partes . Figure number 2.- Shows an elevational view of the example of the transformable motor vehicle, according to the invention, shown in the preceding figure, also represented with the parts that comprise it separated, being appreciated therein, in addition to the lateral configuration of said parts attachable in which it is divided, the system of casters that incorporate said parts.
Las figuras número 3 y 4.- Muestran el vehículo una vez montado con todas sus partes y, por tanto, en su versión familiar, representado en sendas vistas en planta y alzado, respectivamente. Figures 3 and 4 show the vehicle once assembled with all its parts and, therefore, in its family version, represented in both plan and elevation views, respectively.
Las figuras número 5 y 6.- Muestran el vehículo una vez montado sin su tramo intermedio y, por tanto, en su versión biplaza, representado igualmente en sendas vistas en planta y alzado, respectivamente. Figures 5 and 6.- They show the vehicle once mounted without its intermediate section and, therefore, in its two-seater version, also represented in both plan and elevation views, respectively.
Las figuras número 7-A y 7-B.- Muestran una vista esquematizada de los bordes complementarios de dos de las partes acoplables entre sí del vehículo, concretamente el borde superior de la parte delantera la figura 7-A y de la parte intermedia y posterior la figura 7-B, apreciándose en detalle los elementos del sistema machihembrado de dientes de anclaje y los huecos previstos en la carrocería para recibirlos. Las figuras número 8-A y 8-B.- Muestran un ejemplo de realización de los elementos de enganche que completan el sistema de anclaje del vehículo, en posición separada y en posición anclada de trabajo, respectivamente . Figures number 7-A and 7-B. - They show a schematic view of the complementary edges of two of the interlocking parts of the vehicle, specifically the upper edge of the front part of Figure 7-A and of the intermediate part and Figure 7-B later, showing in detail the elements of the tongue and groove system of anchor teeth and the holes provided in the body to receive them. Figures number 8-A and 8-B.- They show an example of embodiment of the coupling elements that complete the vehicle anchoring system, in a separate position and in an anchored working position, respectively.
REALIZACIÓN PREFERENTE DE LA INVENCIÓN PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
A la vista de las mencionadas figuras, y de acuerdo con la numeración adoptada, se puede apreciar en ellas un ejemplo de realización preferida de la invención, la cual comprende las partes y elementos que se describen en detalle a continuación. In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the numbering adopted, an example of a preferred embodiment of the invention can be seen therein, which comprises the parts and elements described in detail below.
Así, tal como se observa en dichas figuras, el vehículo (1) en cuestión, que preferentemente es un automóvil tipo monovolumen con tracción delantera, se configura a partir de una parte anterior (2), una parte intermedia (3) y una parte posterior (4), todas ellas acoplables entre sí, siendo la intermedia (3) extraíble de forma que la parte anterior (2) y la posterior (4) se pueden acoplar entre ellas sin la parte intermedia (3) . Thus, as seen in said figures, the vehicle (1) in question, which is preferably a minivan type car with front-wheel drive, is configured from a front part (2), an intermediate part (3) and a part rear (4), all of them attachable to each other, the intermediate (3) being removable so that the front (2) and the rear (4) can be coupled together without the intermediate (3).
La parte anterior (1) comprende todos los elementos convencionales de la parte delantera de un vehículo del tipo mencionado, desde el capó con el motor alojado en su interior, el eje delantero (5) , el salpicadero con el volante, pedales y demás instrumentos de manejo del vehículo, así como los asientos delanteros del conductor y copiloto, todo ello incluyendo las puertas delanteras (6) y la zona del techo y de la carrocería en una porción del chasis que abarca dichos elementos. La parte intermedia (3) , comprende un tramo de chasis al que se acoplan sendas puertas laterales (7) y el correspondiente tramo de techo, incorporando en su interior un asiento trasero para dos o tres pasajeros, dotado de los correspondientes elementos de seguridad y confort, tales como cinturones, apoya cabezas, etc. The front part (1) comprises all the conventional elements of the front part of a vehicle of the mentioned type, from the bonnet with the motor housed inside, the front axle (5), the dashboard with the steering wheel, pedals and other instruments of driving the vehicle, as well as the front seats of the driver and co-pilot, all this including the front doors (6) and the roof and body area in a portion of the chassis that covers said elements. The intermediate part (3), comprises a chassis section to which side doors are coupled (7) and the corresponding section of roof, incorporating in its interior a rear seat for two or three passengers, equipped with the corresponding safety and comfort elements, such as belts, head restraints, etc.
Y la parte posterior (4) comprende, en otra porción de chasis convenientemente recortado, el eje posterior (8) y la zona del portaequipajes con el portón trasero al que se incorporan los convencionales elementos de iluminación y matrícula, así como depósito de gasolina y tapón (9) de acceso para llenado del mismo . Para llevar a cabo el antedicho acoplamiento entre las partes anterior (2) , intermedia (3) y posterior (4) o, alternativamente solo entre las partes anterior (2) y posterior (3), se ha previsto un sistema de anclaje que comprende, por una parte, la existencia, en cada una de dichas partes, concretamente en los bordes perimetrales de las mismas que se enfrentan entre sí, de un conjunto machihembrado de dientes (10) complementarios que se acoplan entre sí, siendo dichos dientes (10) de tamaño considerablemente mayor en la parte superior e inferior de la carrocería, que en los laterales, donde son de menor tamaño dada la existencia de las puertas delanteras (6) y laterales (7) . And the rear part (4) comprises, in another conveniently trimmed chassis portion, the rear axle (8) and the luggage rack area with the tailgate to which the conventional lighting and registration elements are incorporated, as well as a fuel tank and Access plug (9) for filling it. To carry out the aforementioned coupling between the anterior (2), intermediate (3) and posterior (4) parts or, alternatively only between the anterior (2) and posterior (3) parts, an anchoring system is provided comprising , on the one hand, the existence, in each of said parts, specifically in the perimeter edges thereof that face each other, of a tongue and groove set of complementary teeth (10) that are coupled together, said teeth (10 being ) of considerably larger size in the upper and lower part of the body, than in the sides, where they are smaller given the existence of the front (6) and side doors (7).
Más concretamente, dicho conjunto machihembrado comprende una pluralidad de dientes (10), conformados preferentemente por unos salientes de configuración plana y forma plantar troncopiramidal, que están separados entre sí a cierta distancia, de tal forma que entre ellos determinan espacios complementarios (11), habiéndose previsto, además, tal como se observa en la figura 5, especialmente en la zona superior e inferior de la carrocería, unos huecos (12) aptos para recibir los dientes (10) de la parte a acoplar, para lo cual dichos dientes (10) y dichos huecos (12) están dispuestos en posiciones complementarias en el borde una y otra parte del vehículo . More specifically, said tongue and groove assembly comprises a plurality of teeth (10), preferably formed by protrusions of flat configuration and truncated pyramidal form, which are separated from each other at a certain distance, such that between them they determine complementary spaces (11), having also been foreseen, as can be seen in figure 5, especially in the upper and lower area of the body, holes (12) suitable for receiving the teeth (10) of the part to be coupled, for which said teeth (10) and said holes (12) are arranged in complementary positions on the edge a and another part of the vehicle.
Así por ejemplo, en el borde superior de la parte anterior (2) del vehículo los dientes (10) y los espacios (11) que estos determinan están dispuestos en la parte alta de dicha parte superior de la carrocería, mientras que en la parte baja se disponen huecos (12) para recibir los dientes de la parte a acoplar (figura 7-A) . Y en el borde superior de la carrocería de la parte intermedia (3) y de la parte posterior (4), ya que ambas se pueden unir indistintamente a dicha parte anterior (2), los dientes (10) y los espacios (11) están en la parte baja de dicho borde y en la parte alta están los huecos (12) . Thus, for example, on the upper edge of the front part (2) of the vehicle the teeth (10) and the spaces (11) that they determine are arranged in the upper part of said upper part of the body, while in the part There are holes in the ground (12) to receive the teeth of the part to be coupled (Figure 7-A). And at the upper edge of the body of the intermediate part (3) and of the rear part (4), since both can be joined indistinctly to said anterior part (2), the teeth (10) and the spaces (11) they are in the lower part of said edge and in the upper part are the gaps (12).
Adicionalmente, el sistema de anclaje comprende un conjunto de elementos de enganche (13), tal como tetones que ensartan en orificios, como los mostrados de forma muy esquemática en las figuras 8-A y 8-B, asegurando la fijación de las uniones entre las partes a acoplar, es decir, la fijación de los dientes (10) en los huecos (12), los cuales son accionables manualmente, o bien de forma automatizada, conectándose en tal caso al sistema eléctrico y siendo accionados mediante el correspondiente botón. Additionally, the anchoring system comprises a set of coupling elements (13), such as bolts that thread in holes, such as those shown very schematically in Figures 8-A and 8-B, ensuring the fixing of the joints between the parts to be coupled, that is, the fixing of the teeth (10) in the recesses (12), which are operable manually, or in an automated way, connecting in such case to the electrical system and being operated by means of the corresponding button.
Conviene destacar, además, que, por otra parte, e intercalado en el sistema de anclaje de dientes (10) machihembrados, se incorporan enchufes de conexión (14) dispuestos convenientemente para que, al acoplar las diferentes partes entre sí, se dé continuidad a la instalación eléctrica en todas ellas para proporcionar la correspondiente conexión a todos los elementos eléctricos y electrónicos de las partes intermedia (3) y posterior (4) . It should also be noted that, on the other hand, and inserted in the tongue-and-groove teeth anchoring system (10), connection plugs (14) are conveniently arranged so that, when coupling the different parts to each other, it is given continuity to the electrical installation in all of them to provide the corresponding connection to all the electrical and electronic elements of the intermediate parts (3) and later (4).
Finalmente, cabe destacar que, tanto la parte anterior (2), la intermedia (3) como la posterior (4) disponen de ruedecillas (15) que proporcionan estabilidad y posibilidad de rodadura a las mismas cuando están separadas, tal como se observa en la figura 2, estando dichas ruedecillas (15) incorporadas a la parte inferior del chasis de cada una de las partes en un soporte (16) asociado a un mecanismo mecánico o motorizado (por ejemplo mediante la existencia de resortes en el primer caso o mediante su acople a un pequeño motor eléctrico en el segundo caso) , en todo caso plegable y desplegable automáticamente al ensamblar o desensamblar dichas partes entre si. Finally, it should be noted that, both the front (2), the intermediate (3) and the rear (4) have casters (15) that provide stability and possibility of rolling to them when they are separated, as observed in FIG. 2, said casters (15) being incorporated into the lower part of the chassis of each of the parts in a support (16) associated with a mechanical or motorized mechanism (for example by means of the existence of springs in the first case or by its coupling to a small electric motor in the second case), in any case foldable and foldable automatically when assembling or disassembling these parts together.
Descrita suficientemente la naturaleza de la presente invención, asi como la manera de ponerla en práctica, no se considera necesario hacer más extensa su explicación para que cualquier experto en la materia comprenda su alcance y las ventajas que de ella se derivan, haciéndose constar que, dentro de su esencialidad, podrá ser llevada a la práctica en otras formas de realización que difieran en detalle de la indicada a título de ejemplo, y a las cuales alcanzará igualmente la protección que se recaba siempre que no se altere, cambie o modifique su principio fundamental. Describing sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any person skilled in the art understands its scope and the advantages derived therefrom, stating that, within its essentiality, it may be carried out in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and to which it will also achieve the protection that is sought provided that it does not alter, change or modify its fundamental principle .

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1. - VEHÍCULO AUTOMÓVIL TRANSFORMABLE, del tipo capacitado para ampliar o disminuir, según convenga, la capacidad volumétrica del habitáculo de dicho vehículo para ampliar el número de ocupantes o las posibilidades de carga, caracterizado porque se configura a partir de una parte anterior (2), una parte intermedia (3) y una parte posterior (4), todas ellas acoplables entre sí, y siendo la parte intermedia (3) extraíble, y la parte anterior (2) y la posterior (4) acoplables entre sí sin incorporar la parte intermedia (3) entre ellas; y en que, para llevar a cabo el acoplamiento entre las partes anterior (2), intermedia (3) y posterior (4), o entre las partes anterior (2) y posterior (3), se ha previsto un sistema de anclaje que comprende, por una parte, la existencia, en cada una de dichas partes, concretamente en los bordes perimetrales de las mismas que se enfrentan entre sí, de un conjunto machihembrado de dientes (10) complementarios que se acoplan entre sí, y, por otra parte, intercalado en el sistema de anclaje de dientes (10) machihembrados, se ha previsto la incorporación de enchufes de conexión (14) que, al acoplar las diferentes partes entre sí, dan continuidad a la instalación eléctrica en todas ellas . 1. - TRANSFORMABLE AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE, of the type capable of expanding or decreasing, as appropriate, the volumetric capacity of the passenger compartment of said vehicle to expand the number of occupants or loading possibilities, characterized in that it is configured from a previous part (2 ), an intermediate part (3) and a rear part (4), all of them attachable to each other, and the intermediate part (3) being removable, and the front part (2) and the rear part (4) docking together without incorporating the intermediate part (3) between them; and in that, to carry out the coupling between the anterior (2), intermediate (3) and posterior (4) parts, or between the anterior (2) and posterior (3) parts, an anchoring system is provided that it comprises, on the one hand, the existence, in each of said parts, specifically at the perimeter edges thereof that face each other, of a tongue and groove set of complementary teeth (10) that engage with each other, and, on the other part, interspersed in the tongue-and-groove teeth anchoring system (10), the incorporation of connecting plugs (14) is provided which, by coupling the different parts with each other, give continuity to the electrical installation in all of them.
2. - VEHÍCULO AUTOMÓVIL TRANSFORMABLE, según la reivindicación 1, caracterizado porque, el sistema de anclaje comprende, además, un conjunto de elementos de enganche (13) adicionales que aseguran la fijación de las uniones del sistema de anclaje entre las partes a acoplar, los cuelas son accionables manualmente, o bien de forma automatizada. 2. - TRANSFORMABLE AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE, according to claim 1, characterized in that, in addition, the anchoring system comprises a set of additional coupling elements (13) that ensure the fixing of the connections of the anchoring system between the parts to be coupled, The straps are operable manually, or automatically.
3.- VEHÍCULO AUTOMÓVIL TRANSFORMABLE, según la reivindicación 1 ó 2, caracterizado porque los dientes (10) del sistema de anclaje son de tamaño considerablemente mayor en la parte superior e inferior de la carrocería, que en los laterales. 3.- TRANSFORMABLE AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE, according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the teeth (10) of the anchoring system are considerably larger in the upper and lower part of the body, than in the sides.
4. - VEHÍCULO AUTOMÓVIL TRANSFORMABLE, según la reivindicación 3, caracterizado porque los dientes (10) están conformados por salientes de configuración plana y forma plantar t roncopiramidal , que entre ellos determinan espacios complementarios (11), habiéndose previsto, además, en la zona superior e inferior de la carrocería, unos huecos (12) aptos para recibir los dientes (10) de la parte a acoplar, para lo cual dichos dientes (10) y dichos huecos (12) están dispuestos en posiciones complementarias en el borde una y otra parte del vehículo. 4. - TRANSFORMABLE AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE, according to claim 3, characterized in that the teeth (10) are formed by protrusions of flat configuration and plantar form roncopiramidal, which among them determine complementary spaces (11), also having been provided in the area upper and lower body, holes (12) suitable for receiving the teeth (10) of the part to be coupled, for which said teeth (10) and said holes (12) are arranged in complementary positions on the edge one and Another part of the vehicle.
5. - VEHÍCULO AUTOMÓVIL TRANSFORMABLE, según cualquiera de las reivindicaciones 1-5, caracterizado porque tanto la parte anterior (2), la intermedia (3) como la posterior (4) disponen de ruedecillas (15) que proporcionan estabilidad y posibilidad de rodadura a las mismas cuando están separadas. 5. - TRANSFORMABLE AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE, according to any of claims 1-5, characterized in that both the front (2), the intermediate (3) and the rear (4) have casters (15) that provide stability and possibility of rolling to them when they are separated.
6.- VEHÍCULO AUTOMÓVIL TRANSFORMABLE, según la reivindicación 5, caracterizado porque las ruedecillas (15) están incorporadas a la parte inferior del chasis de cada una de las partes en un soporte (16) asociado a un mecanismo plegable y desplegable automáticamente. 6.- TRANSFORMABLE AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE, according to claim 5, characterized in that the casters (15) are incorporated into the lower part of the chassis of each of the parts in a support (16) associated with a folding and automatically folding mechanism.
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