A steering structure of a scooter
The scooter steering mechanism, with its split structure and elastic component design, solves the problems of complexity and lack of flexibility in existing scooter steering mechanisms, achieving flexible steering, simplified assembly, and improved driving safety.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202011325759.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2020-11-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2040-11-23
AI Technical Summary
The steering mechanism of existing scooters is complex, inconvenient to assemble, and lacks steering flexibility.
The steering structure adopts a split design, including a mounting base and pedals, which are connected by a pivot hinge. Combined with elastic elements and a plug-in slot design, it enables synchronous rotation of the front wheels and automatic return-to-center function.
It improves steering agility and driving pleasure, simplifies the assembly process, enhances structural reliability and driving smoothness, and reduces production costs.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of scooters, in particular to a steering structure of a scooter. BACKGROUND
[0002] Scooters are popular all over the world, which can meet the daily travel needs of people, and can also be used as toys and fitness equipment for the old and young.
[0003] The scooter has a steering structure for changing the driving direction of the scooter, such as the steering mechanism of the scooter disclosed in Chinese Patent Application No. 2018115596523, which includes a footboard and a vertical rod, a roller frame is rotatably arranged on the footboard, and a roller is arranged on the roller frame. The vertical rod, the rotating part, the second transmission part, the first transmission part, the connecting frame, and the roller frame are sequentially and transmissionally connected together. When the vertical rod is rotated, the roller frame will also rotate, and the steering structure has a similar operation experience as a bicycle.
[0004] However, the prior art is not perfect, and the existing steering mechanism has the problems of complex structure and inconvenience for assembly, and the flexibility of steering is also poor. SUMMARY
[0005] In order to overcome the deficiencies and problems of the prior art, the present application provides a steering structure of a scooter.
[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application adopts the following technical scheme:
[0007] A steering structure of a scooter, comprising a vehicle body, the vehicle body comprising a mounting seat and a pedal, a handlebar and a rotatable front wheel are arranged on the mounting seat, a rotatable rear wheel is arranged on the pedal, the mounting seat is hingedly connected to the pedal, a rotating shaft is detachably arranged on the mounting seat, a first shaft hole is formed on the pedal, and the rotating shaft is arranged in the first shaft hole.
[0008] As a preferred, the pedal has a plug, and a plug slot is formed on the mounting seat, the plug is inserted into the plug slot.
[0009] As a preferred, an elastic member is arranged between the mounting seat and the pedal.
[0010] As a preferred, both ends of the elastic member are formed with connecting rods, a pair of first connecting holes are formed on the pedal, one connecting rod is arranged in one first connecting hole, and the other connecting rod is arranged in the other first connecting hole, a pair of second connecting holes are formed on the mounting seat, one connecting rod is arranged in one second connecting hole, and the other connecting rod is arranged in the other second connecting hole.
[0011] As a preferred, the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are arc-shaped holes, and the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole are respectively arranged on the outer side of the rotating shaft.
[0012] Preferably, the elastic member is a torsion spring, and the elastic member is sleeved on the rotating shaft.
[0013] Preferably, the rotating shaft is a bolt, the mounting base is provided with a second shaft hole, the rotating shaft is arranged in the second shaft hole, the rotating shaft is provided with a nut in threaded connection, and the rotating shaft is provided with a rod head.
[0014] Preferably, the mounting base is fixedly provided with a cover plate, the cover plate covers the nut, and the handle rod covers the rod head.
[0015] Preferably, the rotating shaft is a hexagonal bolt, the rod head has a hexagonal prism structure, the mounting base is provided with a countersunk groove, the countersunk groove is matched with the rod head, the countersunk groove is arranged at one end of the second shaft hole, and the rod head is arranged in the countersunk groove.
[0016] Preferably, the rotating shaft is sleeved with a shaft sleeve, and the shaft sleeve is arranged between the rotating shaft and the pedal.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present application has the following outstanding and beneficial technical effects:
[0018] (1) When driving the scooter with the steering structure of the present application, the user can rotate the handle rod to change the steering of the front wheel on the mounting base. Compared with the steering mode in the prior art, the rotation of the handle rod and the rotation of the front wheel on the mounting base are synchronous, the change of the driving direction is more flexible and rapid, and therefore the steering structure of the present application has the advantages of flexible operation, rich driving fun, etc.
[0019] (2) The vehicle body has a split structure, including the mounting base and the pedal, the rotating shaft is detachably arranged on the mounting base, and the mounting base and the pedal are hinged together through the rotating shaft. The pedal and the mounting base can be disassembled by disassembling the rotating shaft, the rear wheel on the pedal, the handle rod and the front wheel on the mounting base can be assembled separately, which is beneficial to division of labor and improves the assembly efficiency. Therefore, the steering structure of the present application has the advantages of simple structure, easy operation, convenient disassembly and low production cost.
[0020] (3) When the plug is arranged in the slot, the mounting base axially fixes the plug on the rotating shaft, which avoids axial shaking of the pedal on the rotating shaft and improves the stability of rotation. Moreover, the plug is limited in rotation in the slot, which limits the steering angle of the front wheel on the mounting base and avoids safety accidents caused by too large rotation angle. Therefore, the steering structure of the present application has the advantages of reliable structure, stable driving and safe driving.
[0021] (4) using the steering structure of the present scooter, after no external force or removal of the external force, the elastic member can force the mounting seat to return to the original position, the elastic member enables the front wheel to have the function of automatic correction, and as the rotation angle of the mounting seat increases, the elastic force required to overcome the elastic member also gradually increases, avoiding hard collision between the plug and the inner wall of the slot, and the structure design is more reasonable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present application;
[0023] Figure 2 is one of the schematic diagrams of the cross-sectional structure of the present application;
[0024] Figure 3 is the second schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the present application;
[0025] Figure 4 is the schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the present application;
[0026] Figure 5 is the schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting seat of the present application;
[0027] In the figure: 1 - vehicle body, 2 - front wheel, 3 - rear wheel, 4 - handlebar, 5 - pivot, 6 - nut, 7 - elastic member, 8 - shaft sleeve, 91 - control module, 92 - switch, 93 - speaker, 94 - battery, 11 - pedal, 12 - mounting seat, 13 - cover plate, 14 - battery cover, 111 - plug, 112 - first shaft hole, 113 - first connecting hole, 121 - slot, 122 - second shaft hole, 123 - second connecting hole, 124 - countersunk slot, 131 - through hole, 132 - battery slot, 51 - rod head, 71 - connecting rod. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] In order to facilitate the understanding of those skilled in the art, the present application will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments.
[0029] As Figures 1 to 5 shown, a steering structure of a scooter, mainly applied to a scooter, comprising a vehicle body 1, a front wheel 2 and a rear wheel 3 are respectively rotationally arranged on the vehicle body 1, the front wheel 2 is rotationally arranged at the front end of the vehicle body 1, the front wheel 2 can rotate vertically at the front end of the vehicle body 1, the rear wheel 3 is rotationally arranged at the rear end of the vehicle body 1, the rear wheel 3 can rotate vertically at the rear end of the vehicle body 1, the vehicle body 1 is also fixedly provided with a handlebar 4, the handlebar 4 is vertically arranged on the vehicle body 1.
[0030] Specifically, the front wheel 2 is two, the two front wheels 2 are arranged side by side on the vehicle body 1, the two front wheels 2 are symmetrically arranged about the rear wheel 3, the rear wheel 3 and the two front wheels 2 form a three-point support structure, which plays a three-point support role for the vehicle body 1, improving the support stability of the steering structure of the present scooter.
[0031] The vehicle body 1 comprises a mounting seat 12 and a pedal 11, two front wheels 2 are rotatably arranged on the mounting seat 12, a handle bar 4 is fixedly arranged on the mounting seat 12, a rear wheel 3 is rotatably arranged on the rear end of the pedal 11, the mounting seat 12 is hingedly arranged on the front end of the pedal 11, and the mounting seat 12 can rotate transversely on the pedal 11.
[0032] When the scooter with the steering structure of the present application is driven, the user can rotate the handle bar 4 to change the steering of the front wheels 2 on the mounting seat 12. Compared with the steering mode in the prior art, the rotation of the handle bar 4 and the rotation of the front wheels 2 on the mounting seat 12 are synchronous, the change of the driving direction is more flexible and rapid, and thus the steering structure of the present application has the advantages of flexible and variable operation and driving fun.
[0033] The mounting seat 12 is detachably provided with a rotating shaft 5, the mounting seat 12 is provided with a slot 121, the pedal 11 is provided with a plug 111, the plug 111 is located at the front end of the pedal 11, the plug 111 is inserted into the slot 121, and the plug 111 is limited to rotate in the slot 121, so that the mounting seat 12 axially fixes the pedal 11 on the rotating shaft 5. The plug 111 is provided with a first shaft hole 112, the first shaft hole 112 is located in the slot 121, the rotating shaft 5 passes through the first shaft hole 112, and the pedal 11 can rotate around the rotating shaft 5, so that the pedal 11 is hingedly arranged on the rotating shaft 5.
[0034] The vehicle body 1 is of a split structure, comprising the mounting seat 12 and the pedal 11, the rotating shaft 5 is detachably arranged on the mounting seat 12, and the mounting seat 12 and the pedal 11 are hingedly arranged together through the rotating shaft 5. By disassembling the rotating shaft 5, the mounting seat 12 and the pedal 11 can be disassembled, the rear wheel 3 on the pedal 11, the handle bar 4 and the front wheels 2 on the mounting seat 12 can be assembled separately, which is favorable for division of labor and improves the assembly efficiency. Thus, the steering structure of the present application has the advantages of simple structure, easy operation, convenient disassembly and low production cost.
[0035] When the plug 111 is arranged in the slot 121, the mounting seat 12 axially fixes the plug 111 on the rotating shaft 5, which avoids the axial shaking of the pedal 11 on the rotating shaft 5 and improves the stability of rotation. Moreover, the plug 111 is limited to rotate in the slot 121, which limits the steering angle of the front wheels 2 on the mounting seat 12, so that the safety accidents caused by too large rotation angle are avoided. Thus, the steering structure of the present application has the advantages of reliable structure, stable driving and safe driving.
[0036] The mounting seat 12 and the pedal 11 are provided with an elastic member 7, which forces the mounting seat 12 to automatically reset on the pedal 11.
[0037] When the steering structure of the scooter is used, the elastic member 7 can force the mounting seat 12 to reset after no external force or removal of the external force, the elastic member 7 enables the front wheel 2 to have the function of automatic return, and as the rotating angle of the mounting seat 12 becomes larger, the elastic force of the elastic member 7 required to be overcome also gradually becomes larger, avoiding hard collision of the plug 111 with the inner wall of the slot 121, and the structure design is more reasonable.
[0038] Both ends of the elastic member 7 are formed with connecting rods 71, the connecting rods 71 are two, the plug 111 is provided with a pair of first connecting holes 113, one connecting rod 71 is arranged in one first connecting hole 113, and the other connecting rod 71 is arranged in the other first connecting hole 113, the mounting seat 12 is provided with a pair of second connecting holes 123, the second connecting holes 123 are communicated with the slot 121, one connecting rod 71 is arranged in one second connecting hole 123, and the other connecting rod 71 is arranged in the other second connecting hole 123.
[0039] When the mounting seat 12 rotates on the pedal 11, the first connecting holes 113 and the second connecting holes 123 relatively dislocate, the connecting rods 71 drive the elastic member 7 to elastically deform, and after removal of the external force, the connecting rods 71 on the elastic member 7 drive the first connecting holes 113 and the second connecting holes 123 to reset under the action of the elastic force.
[0040] The first connecting holes 113 are arc-shaped holes, the second connecting holes 123 are also arc-shaped holes, the first connecting holes 113 and the second connecting holes 123 are respectively arranged on the outer side of the rotating shaft 5, when the mounting seat 12 rotates on the pedal 11, the connecting rods 71 rotate around the rotating shaft 5, the first connecting holes 113 and the second connecting holes 123 guide the rotation of the connecting rods 71, and the stability of the rotation of the connecting rods 71 is improved.
[0041] The overall structure of the first connecting holes 113 is consistent with the overall structure of the second connecting holes 123, one first connecting hole 113 is opposite to one second connecting hole 123, and the other first connecting hole 113 is opposite to the other second connecting hole 123, the connecting rods 71 abut against one end of the corresponding first connecting hole 113 and also abut against one end of the corresponding second connecting hole 123, thereby facilitating disassembly and assembly of the elastic member 7, the mounting seat 12 and the pedal 11.
[0042] The elastic member 7 is a torsion spring, the elastic member 7 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 5, the elastic force generated by the elastic member 7 is tangent to the rotating direction of the mounting seat 12, the elastic force of the elastic member 7 can directly drive the mounting seat 12 to reset, the resetting effect of the elastic member 7 is further improved, and the elastic member 7 is also facilitated to be assembled on the mounting seat 12 and the pedal 11.
[0043] The rotating shaft 5 is a bolt, the mounting base 12 is provided with a second shaft hole 122, the rotating shaft 5 is arranged in the second shaft hole 122, the rotating shaft 5 is provided with a nut 6, the rotating shaft 5 is provided with a rod head 51, the rod head 51 and the nut 6 are arranged at two ends of the second shaft hole 122 respectively, so that the rotating shaft 5 is detachably arranged on the mounting base 12, the rotating shaft 5 can be disassembled by disassembling the nut 6, further facilitating disassembly and assembly, and the connection tightness of the rotating shaft 5 on the mounting base 12 can be adjusted by adjusting the nut 6, the operation is simple and convenient, and the connection firmness of the rotating shaft 5 and the mounting base 12 is improved.
[0044] The second shaft hole 122 is a pair of second shaft holes 122 arranged at two sides of the slot 121 respectively, the second shaft hole 122 is communicated with the slot 121, the rotating shaft 5 is arranged in the pair of second shaft holes 122, the rod head 51 is arranged at the outer end of one second shaft hole 122, the nut 6 is arranged at the outer end of the other second shaft hole 122, the rod head 51 and the nut 6 are arranged at the outer side of the mounting base 12 respectively, facilitating operation of the rod head 51 and the nut 6, and further facilitating disassembly and assembly of the rotating shaft 5 on the mounting base 12.
[0045] The mounting base 12 is fixedly provided with a cover plate 13, the cover plate 13 is screw-connected to the mounting base 12, the cover plate 13 covers the nut 6, the nut 6 is sealed between the cover plate 13 and the mounting base 12, the cover plate 13 and the mounting base 12 play a protective role on the nut 6, avoiding the nut 6 from being affected by the external environment, and improving the service life of the product.
[0046] The handle rod 4 covers the rod head 51, and the rod head 51 is sealed between the handle rod 4 and the mounting base 12. The handle rod 4, the mounting base 12 and the rod head 51 play a protective role, avoiding the rod head 51 from being affected by the external environment, and improving the service life of the product.
[0047] The rotating shaft 5 is a hexagonal bolt, the overall structure of the rod head 51 is a hexagonal prism, the mounting base 12 is provided with a countersunk groove 124, the overall structure of the countersunk groove 124 is also a hexagonal prism, the countersunk groove 124 and the rod head 51 are matched, the countersunk groove 124 is arranged at one end of the second shaft hole 122, and the rod head 51 is arranged in the countersunk groove 124, so that the rotating shaft 5 is fixed in the second shaft hole 122 in the circumferential direction, avoiding the rotating shaft 5 from shaking in the circumferential direction in the second shaft hole 122, and further improving the connection firmness of the rotating shaft 5 and the mounting base 12.
[0048] The rotating shaft 5 is provided with a shaft sleeve 8, the shaft sleeve 8 is arranged between the rotating shaft 5 and the pedal 11, the shaft sleeve 8 is arranged in the first shaft hole 112 and the second shaft hole 122, the shaft sleeve 8 is in interference fit on the mounting base 12, the shaft sleeve 8 and the rotating shaft 5 are in clearance fit, the shaft sleeve 8 plays a role in reducing friction, and improves the smoothness of rotation.
[0049] The mounting base 12 is provided with a control module 91, the control module 91 is connected with a speaker 93, a switch 92 and a battery 94, the battery 94 is used for power supply, the switch 92 is used for opening or closing the system, and the speaker 93 can be used for playing music.
[0050] When the steering structure of the scooter is used, the switch 92 is opened, and the speaker 93 can play music, so that the function of the product is enriched.
[0051] The cover plate 13 and the mounting base 12 cooperatively form a containing cavity, the control module 91 and the speaker 93 are arranged in the containing cavity respectively, the cover plate 13 is provided with a through hole 131, the switch 92 is arranged in the through hole 131, the switch 92 is exposed outside the cover plate 13 through the through hole 131, the cover plate 13 is provided with a battery groove 132, the battery 94 is arranged in the battery groove 132, and the cover plate 13 is detachably provided with a battery cover 14, the battery cover 14 is arranged on the battery groove 132.
[0052] The above embodiment is only a preferred embodiment of the application, and is not used to limit the protection scope of the application, so that: equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape, principle of the application should be covered in the protection scope of the application.
Claims
1. A steering structure of a scooter comprising a vehicle body (1), characterized in that, The vehicle body (1) comprises a mounting seat (12) and a pedal (11), the mounting seat (12) is provided with a handle bar (4) and a rotatable front wheel (2), the pedal (11) is provided with a rotatable rear wheel (3), the mounting seat (12) is hinged on the pedal (11), a rotating shaft (5) is detachably arranged on the mounting seat (12), a first shaft hole (112) is formed on the pedal (11), and the rotating shaft (5) is arranged in the first shaft hole (112); The pedal (11) is provided with a plug (111), and the mounting seat (12) is provided with a slot (121); the plug (111) is arranged in the slot (121); The rotating shaft (5) is a bolt, a second shaft hole (122) is formed on the mounting seat (12), the rotating shaft (5) is arranged in the second shaft hole (122), a nut (6) is threadedly connected to the rotating shaft (5), the rotating shaft (5) has a rod head (51), and the rod head (51) and the nut (6) are arranged at two ends of the second shaft hole (122) respectively; A cover plate (13) is fixedly arranged on the mounting seat (12), the cover plate (13) covers the nut (6), and the handle bar (4) covers the rod head (51); the rotating shaft (5) is a hexagonal bolt, the overall structure of the rod head (51) is in the shape of a hexagonal prism, a countersunk groove (124) is formed on the mounting seat (12), the countersunk groove (124) is matched with the rod head (51), the countersunk groove (124) is arranged at one end of the second shaft hole (122), the rod head (51) is arranged in the countersunk groove (124), and the rotating shaft (5) is fixedly arranged in the second shaft hole (122) in the circumferential direction; The second shaft hole (122) is a pair of second shaft holes (122) arranged on the two sides of the slot (121) respectively, the second shaft hole (122) is communicated with the slot (121), the rotating shaft (5) is arranged in the pair of second shaft holes (122), the rod head (51) is arranged at the outer end of one second shaft hole (122), and the nut (6) is arranged at the outer end of the other second shaft hole (122); An elastic member (7) is arranged between the mounting seat (12) and the pedal (11); Both ends of the elastic member (7) are formed with connecting rods (71), a pair of first connecting holes (113) are formed on the pedal (11), one connecting rod (71) is arranged in one first connecting hole (113), the other connecting rod (71) is arranged in the other first connecting hole (113), a pair of second connecting holes (123) are formed on the mounting seat (12), one connecting rod (71) is arranged in one second connecting hole (123), and the other connecting rod (71) is arranged in the other second connecting hole (123); The first connecting hole (113) and the second connecting hole (123) are both arc-shaped holes, and the first connecting hole (113) and the second connecting hole (123) are arranged on the outer side of the rotating shaft (5) respectively; The elastic member (7) is a torsion spring, and the elastic member (7) is sleeved on the rotating shaft (5); A shaft sleeve (8) is sleeved on the rotating shaft (5), and the shaft sleeve (8) is arranged between the rotating shaft (5) and the pedal (11).
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