Side step system and vehicle having side steps

Abstract

The present invention provides a side step system and a vehicle having the side step. The side step system includes: a side step having an interior space open in an opening direction; and a moving device installed in the interior space and configured to be operable when separated from the interior space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a side step system and a vehicle having a side step. Background Art

[0002] When the final destination is too far from a parking lot for a vehicle occupant to reach on foot, the occupant may use a separate mobility device loaded in the vehicle to move to the final destination. However, the mobility device may take up a significant amount of space in the vehicle. Therefore, the mobility device may be preferably loaded in a separate loading compartment rather than in the trunk.

[0003] The side step structure is also applicable to SUVs. These are auxiliary footrests primarily installed on the sides of taller vehicles to help children or the elderly board. Side steps not only enhance the vehicle's appearance with various designs but also facilitate entry and exit. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention is proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art while fully maintaining the advantages achieved by the prior art.

[0005] One aspect of the present invention provides a side step system for storing a mobile device in an interior space of the side step.

[0006] The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the above problems. Those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs will clearly understand any other technical problems not mentioned herein through the following description.

[0007] According to one aspect of the present invention, a side step system includes a side step having an inner space opened in an opening direction; and a moving device installed in the inner space and operable when separated from the inner space.

[0008] According to one embodiment, the mobile device includes: a main body formed to be installed in an internal space; a wheel rotatably coupled to the main body and rotated to move the main body; a conductor, which is connected to the main body and electrically connected to the charging terminal of the side pedal when the main body is installed in the internal space; and a battery, which provides power to rotate the wheel, and the battery is charged when the conductor is electrically connected to the charging terminal of the side pedal.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the side step further includes a first guide portion that guides movement of the moving device in an opening direction or an opposite direction when the moving device is installed in the interior space or separated from the interior space.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the moving device includes a main body formed to be installed in the internal space; a wheel rotatably coupled to the main body and rotated to move the main body; and a second guide portion formed on the main body to correspond to the first guide portion and cooperate with the first guide portion to guide the movement of the main body in the internal space in an opening direction or an opposite direction.

[0011] One of the first and second guide portions protrudes toward the other guide portion and has a protruding shape extending in an opening direction, and the other of the first and second guide portions has a groove shape corresponding to the protruding shape.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the side step includes: a side step body having an interior space formed therein; and a first locking portion coupled to the side step body so as to be movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, thereby preventing the mobile device from being separated from the interior space after the mobile device is installed in the interior space, wherein, in the locked position, the first locking portion protrudes toward the interior space and prevents the mobile device from being separated, and in the unlocked position, the first locking portion moves rearward from the interior space and allows the mobile device to be installed in the interior space.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the mobile device includes: a main body, which is formed to be installed in an internal space; a wheel, which is rotatably coupled to the main body and rotates to move the main body; and a second locking portion, which is provided at a predetermined position on the main body to correspond to the position of the first locking portion, and the second locking portion is formed so that when the mobile device is installed in the internal space, the first locking portion is locked by the second locking portion.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the side step further includes an elastic member that elastically restores the first locking portion from the unlocked position to the locked position. The first locking portion is rotatably coupled to the side step body, and when the mobile device is installed in the interior space, the first locking portion is pressed to rotate to the unlocked position. During the process of rotating to the locked position by the elastic member, the first locking portion is locked by the second locking portion.

[0015] According to one embodiment, the side step further includes an actuator that moves the first locking portion to the unlocking position or the locking position according to an electrical signal transmitted thereto.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the interior space is formed to be open upward, and when a mobile device is installed in the interior space, one surface of the mobile device is connected to an upper surface of the side step to form a support surface on which an occupant steps their feet to enter the vehicle.

[0017] According to one embodiment, a mobile device includes a main body configured to be mounted within an interior space; and wheels rotatably coupled to the main body and configured to rotate to move the main body. The main body includes footrests on which a passenger stands when operating the mobile device. The main body may also include a steering member coupled to the footrests so as to be rotatable about a predetermined axis and rotated toward the footrests, the steering member being connected to the wheels so that the passenger can turn the steering member to control the direction of travel when operating the mobile device. When the steering member is in a locked state, rotated to its maximum extent toward the footrests, the steering member and the footrests are positioned adjacent to each other.

[0018] According to one embodiment, the internal space is formed such that when the mobile device is placed in the internal space, a direction perpendicular to the footrest and an opening direction intersect each other, and a width of the footrest corresponds to a height of the internal space.

[0019] According to one embodiment, the inner space is formed to correspond to at least a part of the shape of the moving device when the steering member is in the locked state.

[0020] According to one embodiment, a portion of the interior space corresponding to the position of the wheels is formed open so that when the mobile device is placed in the interior space, at least a portion of the wheels protrudes from an area occupied by the side steps.

[0021] According to another aspect of the present invention, a vehicle includes a side step having an interior space open in an opening direction, the side step being coupled to a lower side of the vehicle so as to be movable in an exposing direction in which the interior space is exposed to the exterior of the vehicle and in a direction opposite to the exposing direction, wherein when moving in the exposing direction, the side step assists an occupant in getting into the vehicle. A moving device is installed in the interior space, and when the side step moves in the exposing direction, the moving device is separated from the interior space for operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent through the following detailed description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0023] Figure 1 is a view showing a side step system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 is a view showing a side step of a side step system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 is a view showing a state in which a moving device is installed in an inner space of a side step of a side step system according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 4is a view showing a state in which the main body is folded to install the moving device of the side step system into the interior space according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 is a view showing a state in which a main body of a moving device of a side step system is unfolded for operation according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 an enlarged view of the portion indicated by the double-dashed line;

[0029] Figure 7 is a partially enlarged view showing a second guide portion and a second locking portion of the moving device in the side step system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 8 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 are cross-sectional views sequentially illustrating an example of an operation in which a first locking portion of a side step system according to an embodiment of the present invention is locked by a second locking portion;

[0031] Figure 11 、 Figure 12 and Figure 13 are views sequentially illustrating a process in which the moving device of the side step system according to the embodiment of the present invention is separated from the interior space and is ready for operation.

[0032] Description of reference numerals:

[0033] 1: Vehicle

[0034] 2: Support surface

[0035] 100: Side steps

[0036] 101: Upper surface of the side step

[0037] 110: Interior Space

[0038] 120: Side step body

[0039] 130: First guide part

[0040] 140: First locking portion

[0041] 141: Inclined surface

[0042] 150: Charging terminal

[0043] 160: Elastic component

[0044] 200: Mobile device

[0045] 201: A surface of a mobile device

[0046] 210: Subject

[0047] 211: Pedals

[0048] 212: Steering components

[0049] 213: Steering component body

[0050] 214: handle

[0051] 220: Wheel

[0052] 230: Conductor

[0053] 240: Battery

[0054] 250: Second guide part

[0055] 260: Second locking portion

[0056] D1: Open direction

[0057] D2: Exposure direction

[0058] D3: Direction perpendicular to the pedals DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0059] Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. When reference numerals are added to the components of each drawing, it should be noted that even if the same or equivalent components are shown in other drawings, they are represented by the same reference numerals. Furthermore, when describing the embodiments of the present invention, detailed descriptions of well-known features or functions may be omitted to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the main purpose of the present invention.

[0060] The side step system according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a side step 100 and a moving device 200 . Figure 1 2 is a view showing a side step system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 2 is a view showing a side step of a side step system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0061] like Figure 2 As shown, the side step 100 may include an inner space 110. The inner space 110 may be opened in a predetermined opening direction D1. The side step 100 may be coupled to the vehicle 1 (refer to FIG. Figure 1 ) so as to be movable in the exposing direction D2 and the opposite direction. The exposing direction D2 may be the direction in which the interior space 110 is exposed to the vehicle 1 (refer to Figure 1 When the side step 100 moves in the exposure direction D2, the side step 100 can assist the occupant in entering the vehicle 1 (refer to Figure 1 )middle.

[0062] Figure 3 1 is a view showing a state in which a mobile device is installed in an inner space of a side step of a side step system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 As shown, the mobile device 200 can be installed in the interior space 110. The mobile device 200 may include a mobile device that can be operated when separated from the interior space 110. The mobile device 200 may include various mobile devices, such as an electric scooter, an electric Segway, an electric wheel, a bicycle, an electric bicycle, etc. In the drawings, an electric scooter is shown as an example of the mobile device 200.

[0063] The mobile device 200 usually occupies a large amount of space. Therefore, when the mobile device 200 is loaded into a loading compartment (eg, a trunk) of a vehicle, space may be wasted.

[0064] However, in the side step system according to the embodiment of the present invention, the moving device 200 can be installed in the inner space 110 formed in the side step 100. Therefore, the vehicle 1 (refer to FIG. 1 ) can be effectively utilized. Figure 1 ) space.

[0065] For example, the inner space 110 may be formed to be open at the top. In other words, the opening direction D1 may be an upward direction. Figure 3 As shown, when the mobile device 200 is installed in the interior space 110, one surface 201 of the mobile device 200 can be connected to the upper surface 101 of the side step 100 to form a support surface 2 together with the upper surface 101 of the side step 100. The support surface 2 can be a surface on which the passenger steps to enter the vehicle 1 (refer to FIG. Figure 1 ) surface.

[0066] However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. The interior space 110 may be open in directions other than upward, and the mobile device 200 may be inserted into the interior space 110. In addition, a case where the support surface 2 is formed only by the upper surface 101 of the side step 100 also falls within the scope of the present invention.

[0067] <Mobile Device 200>

[0068] Figure 4 is a view illustrating a state in which a main body is folded so that a moving device of a side step system is installed in an interior space according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 1 is a view showing a state in which a main body of a moving device of a side step system according to an embodiment of the present invention is unfolded to operate.

[0069] like Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the mobile device 200 may include a body 210, wheels 220, a conductor 230, and a battery 240. The body 210 may be formed to be installed in the internal space 110. The body 210 may be folded to be installed in the internal space 110, and may be opened for operation when separated from the internal space 110.

[0070] The wheel 220 is rotatably coupled to the body 210 and is rotatable to move the body 210. For example, the wheel 220 may include one or more wheels and may have a structure such as a track.

[0071] The conductor 230 may be connected to the body 210, and when the body 210 is installed in the interior space 110, the conductor 230 may be electrically connected to the charging terminal 150 of the side step 100. The electrical connection may include a wired connection and a wireless connection.

[0072] When the conductor 230 is electrically connected to the charging terminal 150 of the side step 100, the battery 240 may be charged. The battery 240 may supply power for rotating the wheel 220.

[0073] In the case where the mobile device 200 uses power, it is necessary to charge the mobile device 200. In this embodiment, if the mobile device 200 can be charged in the case where the mobile device 200 must be stored, the mobile device 200 can be charged efficiently.

[0074] In the case of the side step system according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the mobile device 200 is installed in the interior space 110, the conductor 230 of the mobile device 200 and the charging terminal 150 of the side step 100 can be electrically connected to each other, thereby charging the battery 240. Therefore, the place for storing the mobile device 200 can be consistent with the place for charging the mobile device 200, so that the mobile device 200 can be efficiently charged.

[0075] <Guide>

[0076] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 This is an enlarged view of the portion indicated by the double-dashed line. Figure 2 The first guide portion 130 and the first locking portion 140 of the side step 100 of the side step system according to the embodiment of the present invention are shown in the area indicated by the two-dot chain line. Figure 7 2 is an enlarged view showing a portion of the second guide portion 250 and the second locking portion 260 of the moving device 200 in the side pedal system according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 and Figure 7 The first guide portion 130 , the second guide portion 250 , the first locking portion 140 , and the second locking portion 260 are described in detail.

[0077] The side step 100 may further include a first guide portion 130. When the mobile device 200 is separated from the interior space 110 or installed in the interior space 110, the first guide portion 130 may guide movement of the mobile device 200 in the opening direction D1 or a direction opposite thereto.

[0078] The mobile device 200 may further include a second guide portion 250. The second guide portion 250 may be formed on the body 210 to correspond to the first guide portion 130. When the second guide portion 250 is formed on the body 210 to correspond to the first guide portion 130, this means that when the mobile device 200 is installed in the interior space 110, the second guide portion 250 is formed at a position on the body 210 corresponding to the position of the first guide portion 130.

[0079] The second guide portion 250 can cooperate with the first guide portion 130 to guide the movement of the main body 210 in the interior space 110 along the opening direction D1 and the opposite direction. When the second guide portion 250 cooperates with the first guide portion 130, this may mean that the two components interact with each other, and one of the two components guides the movement of the other in a specific direction. For example, a protrusion can be inserted into a groove, and the protrusion can be guided by the groove in a specific direction.

[0080] The side step system according to an embodiment of the present invention can guide the mobile device 200 through the first guide portion 130 and the second guide portion 250 so that the mobile device 200 is located at a predetermined position in the interior space 110. Therefore, the mobile device 200 can be stably installed in the interior space 110, and at this time, the conductor 230 and the charging terminal 150 can be stably electrically connected to each other.

[0081] One of the first guide portion 130 and the second guide portion 250 may have a protruding shape, while the other may have a recessed shape. More specifically, one of the first guide portion 130 and the second guide portion 250 may protrude toward the other and may have a protruding shape extending along the opening direction D1. The other of the first guide portion 130 and the second guide portion 250 may have a recessed shape corresponding to the protruding shape.

[0082] In other words, when the first guide portion 130 has a protruding shape, the second guide portion 250 may have a groove shape, and when the first guide portion 130 has a groove shape, the second guide portion 250 may have a protruding shape. In the drawings, the first guide portion 130 is shown as having a groove shape, and the second guide portion 250 is shown as having a protruding shape.

[0083] <Locking section>

[0084] The side step 100 may include a side step body 120 and a first locking portion 140. An inner space 110 may be formed in the side step body 120. The first locking portion 140 may be coupled to the side step body 120 so as to be movable between a locked position and an unlocked position.

[0085] The locked position may be a position where the first locking portion 140 protrudes toward the interior space 110 to prevent the mobile device 200 from being separated from the interior space 110 after being installed in the interior space 110. The unlocked position may be a position of the first locking portion 140 when the first locking portion 140 moves backward from the interior space 110 so that the mobile device 200 is installed in the interior space 110.

[0086] The mobile device 200 may include a second locking portion 260. When the mobile device 200 is installed in the interior space 110, the second locking portion 260 may be disposed in a predetermined position on the body 210 corresponding to the position of the first locking portion 140. The second locking portion 260 may be formed so that the first locking portion 140 is locked by the second locking portion 260.

[0087] Hereinafter, an example of components for operating the first locking portion 140 and the second locking portion 260 will be described in detail. The side pedal 100 may further include an elastic member 160. The elastic member 160 may elastically restore the first locking portion 140 from the unlocked position to the locked position. The elastic member 160 may be a torsion spring.

[0088] Figure 8 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 sectional views sequentially illustrating an example of an operation in which a first locking portion of the side step system according to the embodiment of the present invention is locked by a second locking portion. Figure 9 The first locking portion is shown in the unlocked position. Figure 10 The first locking portion is shown in the locked position.

[0089] like Figure 8 、 Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the first locking portion 140 is rotatably coupled to the side step body 120. During installation of the mobile device 200 in the interior space 110, the first locking portion 140 may be pressed and rotated to an unlocked position, as shown in FIG. Figure 9 Thereafter, during the process of being rotated to the locking position by the elastic member 160, the first locking portion 140 may be locked by the second locking portion 260, as shown in FIG. Figure 10 shown.

[0090] The first locking portion 140 may have an inclined surface 141 thereon. When the inclined surface 141 is pressed during installation of the mobile device 200 in the interior space 110, the first locking portion 140 may rotate to the unlocked position. The second locking portion 260 may have a groove shape corresponding to the shape of the first locking portion 140.

[0091] Another example of components for operating the first locking portion 140 and the second locking portion 260 will be described in detail below. The side step 100 may further include an actuator (not shown). The actuator can move the first locking portion 140 to an unlocked position or a locked position based on an electrical signal transmitted thereto. For example, the actuator may be a linear motor.

[0092] In this case, the first locking portion 140 may have Figure 8 The shape shown may also have a polyhedral protrusion shape that can be moved back and forth by a linear motor.

[0093] The second locking portion 260 may have a groove shape corresponding to the shape of the first locking portion 140 .

[0094] For example, when the occupant wants to separate the mobile device 200 from the interior space 110, the occupant can press a button of the smart key to transmit an electrical signal to the actuator to move the first locking portion 140 to the unlocked position. In this case, the first locking portion 140 can be moved to the unlocked position, and the mobile device 200 can be separated from the interior space 110.

[0095] In another example, when an occupant wishes to prevent the mobile device 200 from being separated from the interior space 110, the occupant can press a button on the smart key to transmit an electrical signal to an actuator, moving the first locking portion 140 to the locked position. In this case, the first locking portion 140 can be moved to the locked position. When the mobile device 200 is placed in the interior space 110, the first locking portion 140 can be engaged by the second locking portion 260, thereby preventing the mobile device 200 from being separated from the interior space 110.

[0096] In another example, when the vehicle 1 is started (refer to Figure 1 ) of the ignition device, vehicle 1 (refer to Figure 1 ) can transmit an electrical signal to the actuator to move the first locking portion 140 to the locked position. The electrical signal can be transmitted to the actuator via a controller area network (CAN) communication method. In this case, the first locking portion 140 can be moved to the locked position. When the mobile device 200 is placed in the interior space 110, the first locking portion 140 can be locked by the second locking portion 260, thereby preventing the mobile device 200 from separating from the interior space 110.

[0097] <Main Body 210>

[0098] The main body 210 may include a footrest 211 and a steering member 212. The footrest 211 may be a member that allows the passenger to stand when operating the mobile device 200. The steering member 212 may be coupled to the footrest 211 so as to be rotatable about a predetermined axis and rotatable toward the footrest 211. The steering member 212 may be fixed at a specific position to restrict rotation. The steering member 212 may be connected to the wheel 220, and when operating the mobile device 200, the passenger may turn the steering member 212 to control the direction of travel.

[0099] In the locked state, the steering member 212 and the footrest 211 may be arranged adjacent to each other. The locked state may be a state in which the steering member 212 is rotated to the maximum extent toward the footrest 211. Figure 4 As shown, when the steering member 212 and the footrest 211 are arranged adjacent to each other, the gap between the steering member 212 and the footrest 211 can be minimized when the one surface 201 of the mobile device 200 is connected to the upper surface 101 of the side step 100 to form the support surface 2. Therefore, accidents such as the passenger's feet being caught in the gap can be prevented.

[0100] The steering member 212 may include a steering member body 213 and a handle 214. The handle 214 is rotatably coupled to the steering member body 213. When the mobile device 200 is placed in the interior space 110, the handle 214 may rotate to correspond to the shape of the interior space 110.

[0101] For example, Figure 3 As shown, the interior space 110 can be formed so that when the mobile device 200 is placed in the interior space 110, the direction D3 perpendicular to the footrest 211 and the opening direction D1 intersect each other. For example, the direction D3 perpendicular to the footrest 211 and the opening direction D1 can be perpendicular to each other. In this case, the upper surface of the side step body 120 and the one surface 201 of the mobile device 200 can be arranged to be connected together. When the general direction of travel is the front-to-back direction, the one surface 201 of the mobile device 200 can be a side surface of the mobile device 200. For example, the direction D3 perpendicular to the footrest 211 and the opening direction D2 can be parallel to each other.

[0102] The width of the footrest 211 may be formed to correspond to the height of the interior space 110. Since the width of the footrest 211 corresponds to the height of the interior space 110, no gradient is formed when the upper surface of the side step body 120 and the one surface 201 of the mobile device 200 are connected.

[0103] The interior space 110 may be formed to correspond to at least a portion of the shape of the mobile device 200 when the steering member 212 is in a locked state. The mobile device 200 may have a large volume, and therefore it may be difficult to place the mobile device 200 in the interior space 110 of the side step 100. Therefore, the interior space 110 may be formed to correspond to at least a portion of the shape of the mobile device 200 when the steering member 212 is in a locked state to minimize the occupied space, and at least a portion of the mobile device 200 may be placed in the interior space 110.

[0104] More specifically, the portion of interior space 110 corresponding to the position of wheels 220 can be formed open, so that when mobile device 200 is placed in interior space 110, at least a portion of wheels 220 protrudes from the area occupied by side step 100. In other words, to ensure smooth operation of mobile device 200, the standard of wheels 220 must be ensured, but there may be cases where wheels 220 are too large to be inserted into interior space 110 of side step 100. Therefore, the portion of interior space 110 corresponding to the position of wheels 220 can be formed open, and a portion of wheels 220 can be arranged to protrude from interior space 110. As a result, the problem of wheels 220 not being able to be fully inserted into interior space 110 can be solved.

[0105] <Mobile device separation and installation process>

[0106] Figure 11 、 Figure 12 and Figure 13 The diagrams sequentially illustrate the process of separating the mobile device from the inner space of the side step system and preparing for operation according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 、 Figure 11 、 Figure 12 and Figure 13 The process of separating the mobile device 200 from the interior space 110 and preparing for operation is described in detail. The process of installing the mobile device 200 in the interior space 110 should be understood to be performed in the reverse order of the process of separating the mobile device 200 from the interior space 110.

[0107] First, the side step 100 may be moved in the exposing direction D2, and the moving device 200 may be separated from the inner space 110 in the opening direction D1 (refer to FIG. Figure 2 This can be understood as Figure 3 Status to Figure 11 The state transition.

[0108] Next, the mobile device 200 can be lowered to the ground so that the wheels 220 of the mobile device 200 are supported on the ground. Figure 11 Status to Figure 12The state transition.

[0109] Thereafter, the steering member 212 of the main body 210 can be rotated in a direction away from the footrest 211 and can be fixed to a predetermined position. At this time, the handle 214 can also be rotated and can be fixed to a position where the passenger can hold the handle 214 with his hand. This should be understood as Figure 12 Status to Figure 13 Therefore, the mobile device 200 may be in a ready-to-operate state, and the occupant may operate the mobile device 200 to move to the destination.

[0110] <Vehicle>

[0111] In the following, reference is made to Figure 1 The vehicle 1 having the side step 100 is described in detail (see Figure 1 Components identical or similar to those of the side step 100 of the above-described side step system are assigned identical or similar reference numerals, or reference numerals thereof are omitted, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted.

[0112] The vehicle 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention (refer to Figure 1 ) may include a side step 100. The side step 100 may include an inner space 110 that is open in a predetermined opening direction D1. The side step 100 may be coupled to the vehicle 1 (refer to Figure 1 ) so as to be movable along the exposing direction D2 and the opposite direction thereof. The exposing direction D2 may be the direction in which the interior space 110 is exposed to the vehicle 1 (refer to FIG. Figure 1 When the side step 100 moves along the exposure direction D2, the side step 100 can assist the occupant in entering the vehicle 1 (refer to Figure 1 ).

[0113] The internal space 110 may be provided such that when the side step 100 moves in the exposure direction D2 , the moving device 200 can be separated from the internal space 110 to operate.

[0114] The side step 100 described above with respect to the side step system is also applicable to the side step 100 of the vehicle 1 .

[0115] According to the present invention, the moving device can be placed in the inner space of the side step. Therefore, the space of the vehicle can be effectively utilized, and even if the destination is far from the parking lot, the occupant can conveniently move to the destination.

[0116] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as claimed in the appended claims, a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains may make various modifications and changes to the embodiments. Therefore, specific embodiments of the present invention are provided to explain the spirit and scope of the present invention, rather than to limit it, so that the spirit and scope of the present invention are not limited by the embodiments. The scope of the present invention should be interpreted based on the appended claims. All technical ideas equivalent to those within the scope of the claims should be included within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A side step system comprising: a side step having an interior space open in an opening direction; as well as a moving device installed in the interior space and configured to be operable when separated from the interior space, Wherein, the mobile device includes: a main body formed to be installed in the internal space; and A wheel is rotatably coupled to the body and configured to rotate to move the body.

2. The side step system according to claim 1, wherein: The mobile device further comprises: a conductor connected to the main body and electrically connected to a charging terminal of the side step when the main body is installed in the interior space; and A battery is configured to provide power for rotating the wheel, and the battery is charged when the conductor is electrically connected to the charging terminal of the side step.

3. The side step system according to claim 1, wherein: The side step further includes a first guide portion configured to guide movement of the moving device in the opening direction or an opposite direction when the moving device is installed in or separated from the interior space.

4. The side step system according to claim 3, wherein: The mobile device further includes: A second guide portion is formed on the main body to correspond to the first guide portion and is configured to cooperate with the first guide portion to guide movement of the main body in the inner space in the opening direction or an opposite direction.

5. The side step system according to claim 4, wherein: One of the first guide portion and the second guide portion protrudes toward the other guide portion and has a protruding shape extending in the opening direction, and the other guide portion has a groove shape corresponding to the protruding shape.

6. The side step system according to claim 1, wherein: The side pedal comprises: a side step body having the interior space formed therein; and A first locking portion is coupled to the side step body so as to be movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, thereby preventing the mobile device from being separated from the interior space after the mobile device is installed in the interior space, wherein, in the locked position, the first locking portion protrudes toward the interior space and prevents the mobile device from being separated, and in the unlocked position, the first locking portion moves rearward from the interior space and enables the mobile device to be installed in the interior space.

7. The side step system according to claim 6, wherein: The mobile device further comprises: A second locking portion is provided at a predetermined position on the main body to correspond to the position of the first locking portion, and the second locking portion is formed so that when the mobile device is installed in the internal space, the first locking portion is locked by the second locking portion.

8. The side step system according to claim 7, wherein: The side step further includes an elastic member configured to elastically restore the first locking portion from the unlocking position to the locking position. wherein the first locking portion is rotatably coupled to the side step body, and In the process of installing the mobile device into the internal space, the first locking portion is rotated to the unlocking position by being pressed, and in the process of rotating to the locking position by the elastic member, the first locking portion is locked by the second locking portion.

9. The side step system according to claim 6, wherein: The side step further includes an actuator configured to move the first locking portion to the unlocking position or the locking position according to an electrical signal transmitted thereto.

10. The side step system according to claim 1, wherein: The subject includes: a footrest on which an occupant stands when operating the locomotive; and a steering member coupled to the footrest so as to be rotatable about a predetermined axis and configured to rotate toward the footrest, the steering member being connected to the wheel, wherein a passenger turns the steering member to control a traveling direction when operating the mobile device, and Wherein, when the steering member is in a locked state rotated to the maximum extent toward the foot pedal, the steering member and the foot pedal are arranged adjacent to each other.

11. The side step system according to claim 10, wherein: The internal space is formed so that when the mobile device is placed in the internal space, a direction perpendicular to the footrest and the opening direction intersect each other, and Wherein, the width of the footrest corresponds to the height of the internal space.

12. The side step system according to claim 10, wherein: The internal space is formed to correspond to at least a portion of a shape of the moving device when the steering member is in the locked state.

13. The side step system according to claim 10, wherein: A portion of the interior space corresponding to the position of the wheel is formed to be open, so that when the mobile device is placed in the interior space, at least a portion of the wheel protrudes from an area occupied by the side step.

14. A side step system comprising: a side step having an interior space open in an opening direction; as well as a moving device installed in the interior space and configured to be operable when separated from the interior space, The inner space is open at the top, and When the mobile device is installed in the interior space, one surface of the mobile device is connected to the upper surface of the side step to form a support surface, and the passenger steps on the support surface to enter the vehicle.

15. A vehicle comprising: a side step having an interior space open in an opening direction, the side step being coupled to a lower side of the vehicle so as to be movable in an exposing direction in which the interior space is exposed to the outside of the vehicle and in a direction opposite to the exposing direction, wherein the side step helps an occupant get on the vehicle when moved in the exposing direction, wherein a moving device is installed in the inner space, and when the side step moves in the exposing direction, the moving device is separated from the inner space to operate, and Wherein, the mobile device includes: a main body formed to be installed in the internal space; and A wheel is rotatably coupled to the body and configured to rotate to move the body.

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