A pedal device and vehicle thereof

Abstract

The present application relates to a pedal device and a vehicle thereof. The pedal device includes a pedal body, a frame, a movable block and a connecting bracket; the frame is fixed to the pedal body; at least part of the structure of the movable block is arranged in the frame, and can move or rotate relative to the frame; one end of the connecting bracket is fixed to the movable block, and the other end is used to be fixed to the vehicle body, so that the pedal body is fixed to the vehicle body. By placing at least part of the structure of the movable block in the frame, and the movable block can move or rotate relative to the frame, the connecting bracket with one end fixed to the movable block can adjust its position or posture relative to the pedal body, so that the other end of the connecting bracket can adapt to connect to the vehicle body of different models, thereby realizing the versatility of the pedal device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of vehicle parts and components, and in particular to a pedal device and a vehicle thereof. Background Art

[0002] As a common means of transportation, vehicles play an important role in production and life. Comfort and safety are two key indicators of vehicles, and users never stop pursuing them.

[0003] A footrest is a component installed on the side skirt of a vehicle for people to step on to facilitate getting on and off the vehicle. The footrest can greatly improve the convenience and comfort of getting on and off the vehicle, and also play a certain role in protecting the side of the vehicle body. Therefore, footrests are widely used in vehicles, especially SUVs or pickup trucks.

[0004] Currently, the footrests on the market are all developed separately for different models, with inconsistent appearance, high R&D investment, and difficulty in optimizing manufacturer inventory. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, the present application provides a pedal device and a vehicle thereof, which can solve the problem of low versatility of the pedal device.

[0006] The present application provides a pedal device. The pedal device is used to connect with a vehicle to assist riding, and includes a pedal body, a frame, a movable block, and a connecting bracket. The pedal body is used for people to step on. The frame is fixed to the pedal body. At least part of the structure of the movable block is arranged in the frame, and can move or rotate relative to the frame. One end of the connecting bracket is fixed to the movable block, and the other end is used to be fixed to the vehicle body, so that the pedal body is fixed to the vehicle body.

[0007] The movable block includes a stud and a pad, the stud is fixed to the pad, the pad is arranged in the frame, one end of the connecting bracket is provided with a first slot, and the stud passes through the first slot. The pedal device also includes a nut assembly, the nut assembly is screwed to the stud to one end of the connecting bracket and pressed against at least part of the frame and the pad is pressed against the frame, so that the pedal body is fixed to the connecting bracket.

[0008] The frame includes a bottom plate and side plates extending from the edge of the bottom plate, the bottom plate and the side plates enclose a U-shaped groove, and the side opposite to the bottom plate in the U-shaped groove faces and is fixed to the pedal body. The pad is located between the bottom plate and the pedal body, the bottom plate is provided with a plurality of openings, the stud passes through the openings and the first slot, the nut assembly is screwed to the stud to one end of the connecting bracket and is pressed against at least a portion of the bottom plate, and the pad is pressed against the bottom plate.

[0009] The pedal body is provided with a first through hole, the bottom plate is provided with a second through hole. The pedal device further comprises a bolt assembly, the bolt assembly passes through the first through hole and the second through hole to press the frame onto the pedal body.

[0010] The pedal device also includes a pad, which is located between the frame and the pedal body. The pad is provided with a third through hole. The bolt assembly passes through the first through hole, the third through hole and the second through hole to press the frame and the pad onto the pedal body.

[0011] The pad and the pad block are both columns, and the thickness of the pad is smaller than the thickness of the pad block.

[0012] The pedal body is provided with a plurality of convex bumps, which are evenly distributed on the surface of the pedal body for anti-slip.

[0013] The other end of the connecting bracket is provided with a second slot hole for connecting with the vehicle body.

[0014] The pedal device further comprises a decorative piece, the pedal body is provided with a mounting cavity, and the decorative piece is fixed to the mounting cavity.

[0015] The present application also provides a vehicle. The vehicle comprises a power system, a chassis, a body and the pedal device, wherein the pedal device is fixed to the body and is used to assist riding. The body and the power system are fixed to the chassis, and the power system is used to provide power to the chassis.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, this application has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] At least part of the structure of the movable block is placed in the frame, and the movable block can move or rotate relative to the frame, so that the connecting bracket with one end fixed to the movable block can adjust its position or posture relative to the pedal body, so that the other end of the connecting bracket can be adapted to connect to the body of different models, thereby realizing the versatility of the foot pedal device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the planar structure of a vehicle provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of a pedal device;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of the pedal device at A;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 An exploded schematic diagram of a pedal device;

[0023] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of a pedal body of a pedal device;

[0024] Figure 6 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the skeleton of the pedal device;

[0025] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Right side view of the skeleton;

[0026] Figure 8 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of a movable block of a pedal device;

[0027] Fig. 9 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of a pad of a pedal device;

[0028] Fig.10 yes Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the axonometric structure of the connecting bracket of the footrest device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The present application is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. It is particularly noted that the following examples are only used to illustrate the present application, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present application. Similarly, the following examples are only some embodiments of the present application rather than all embodiments, and all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0030] Reference to "embodiments" herein means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the embodiments may be included in at least one embodiment of the present application. The appearance of the phrase in various locations in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It is explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein may be combined with other embodiments.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second" and "third" in this application are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined as "first", "second" and "third" can expressly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "multiple" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined. In the embodiments of this application, all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication also changes accordingly. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any of their variations are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the steps or units listed, but optionally also includes steps or units that are not listed, or optionally also includes other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0032] The words in this specification are used to illustrate the embodiments of the present application, but are not intended to limit the present application. It should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "disposed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal connection of two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above-mentioned terms in this application can be specifically understood.

[0033] See also Figure 1 The embodiment of the present application provides a vehicle 10. The vehicle 10 is a means of transportation that can be used for passengers or to transport goods or to perform special engineering operations, including motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles. Specifically, the vehicle 10 can be various automobiles, trolley buses, battery vehicles, motorcycles, agricultural transport vehicles, wheeled special mechanical vehicles, wheeled tractor trains, walk-behind tractor trains, walk-behind tractor modified transport vehicles, towed semi-trailers and full trailers, etc.

[0034] Please continue reading Figure 1 Further, the vehicle 10 may include but is not limited to a power system 110, a chassis 120, a body 130 and a pedal device 140. The pedal device 140 is fixed to the body 130 and is used to assist riding. The body 130 and the power system 110 are fixed to the chassis 120. The power system 110 is used to provide power to the chassis 120. Among them, the pedal device 140 is universal and can be applied to vehicles 10 of different types or models.

[0035] See also Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the pedal device 140 may include but is not limited to a pedal body 141, a frame 142, a movable block 143 and a connecting bracket 144. The pedal body 141 is used for people to step on. The frame 142 is fixed to the pedal body 141, which can provide support to the pedal body 141 and strengthen the strength of the pedal body 141, thereby playing the role of a reinforcing rib. At least part of the structure of the movable block 143 is arranged in the frame 142, and the movable block 143 can be fixed on the frame 143. One end of the connecting bracket 144 is fixed to the movable block 143, and the other end is used to be fixed to the vehicle body, so that the pedal body 141 is fixed to the vehicle body. The movable block 143 can move or rotate relative to the frame 142, so that the connecting bracket 144, one end of which is fixed to the movable block 143, can adjust its position or posture relative to the pedal body 141, so that the other end of the connecting bracket 144 can be fixed to different vehicle bodies.

[0036] Optionally, the pedal body 141 may be an integrally formed structure to improve the strength and protective power of the pedal body 141 .

[0037] Optionally, the pedal body 141 may be a sheet metal part formed by bending, and the material of the pedal body 141 may be aluminum alloy.

[0038] Optionally, the connecting bracket 144 may be an integrally formed structure or a combined structure.

[0039] Optionally, the connecting bracket 144 may be made of aluminum alloy.

[0040] It is understandable that vehicles of different types or models may have different bodies. When the same pedal body 141 is fixed to different bodies, the position or posture of the connecting bracket 144 needs to be adjusted. In the pedal device 140, the connecting bracket 144, one end of which is fixed to the movable block 143, can adjust its position or posture relative to the pedal body 141 by moving or rotating the movable block 143 to adapt to different bodies.

[0041] See also Figure 3 , Figure 8 and Fig.10Further, the movable block 143 may include but is not limited to a stud 1431 and a pad 1432. The stud 1431 is fixed to the pad 1432. The pad 1432 is disposed in the frame 142. A first slot 1441 is provided at one end of the connecting bracket 144. The stud 1431 passes through the first slot 1441. The pedal device 140 further includes a nut assembly 145. The nut assembly 145 is screwed to the stud 1431 and one end of the connecting bracket 144 is pressed against at least a portion of the frame 142 and the pad 1432 is pressed against the frame 142, so that the pedal body 141 is fixed to the connecting bracket 144.

[0042] In this embodiment, the number of the studs 1431 is two.

[0043] Optionally, the stud 1431 may be fixed to the backing plate 1432 by welding.

[0044] Optionally, the material of the stud 1431 and the backing plate 1432 can be Q235 steel.

[0045] It can be understood that the first slot 1441 can adjust the installation position of the connecting bracket 144 relative to the movable block 143 or the pedal body 141 to adapt to different vehicle bodies or actual installation requirements.

[0046] See also Figure 3 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Fig.10 Further, the skeleton 142 includes a bottom plate 1421 and a side plate 1422 extending from the edge of the bottom plate 1421. The bottom plate 1421 and the side plate 1422 surround a U-shaped groove 1423. In the U-shaped groove 1423, the side opposite to the bottom plate 1421 faces and is fixed to the pedal body 141. The pad 1432 is located between the bottom plate 1421 and the pedal body 141. The bottom plate 1421 is provided with a plurality of openings 1421a. The stud 1431 passes through the opening 1421a and the first slot 1441. The nut assembly 145 is screwed to one end of the stud 1431 to the connecting bracket 144 and is pressed against at least a portion of the bottom plate 1421 and the pad 1432 is pressed against the bottom plate 1421, so that the pedal body 141 is fixed to the connecting bracket 144.

[0047] Optionally, the skeleton 142 may be a sheet metal part, and its material may be Q235.

[0048] Optionally, the shape of the opening 1421a may be a rectangle, the shape of the pad 1432 may be a cuboid, and the length of the pad 1432 is greater than the width of the opening 1421a, so that the pad 1432 can be stuck in the opening 1421a.

[0049] Optionally, the depth of the U-shaped groove 1423 is greater than the thickness of the pad 1432 , so that the pad 1432 can be installed between the base plate 1421 and the pedal body 141 , and can move or rotate in the U-shaped groove 1423 before the movable block 143 is fixed to the base plate 1421 by the nut assembly 145 .

[0050] See also Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 Further, the pedal body 141 is provided with a first through hole 1411. The bottom plate 1421 is provided with a second through hole 1421b. The pedal device 140 further includes a bolt assembly 146. The bolt assembly 146 passes through the first through hole 1411 and the second through hole 1421b to press the frame 142 onto the pedal body 141, so that the frame 142 can be detachably fixed to the pedal body 141.

[0051] Optionally, the second through hole 1421b may be disposed at an edge of the opening 1421a.

[0052] It can be understood that after the bolt assembly 146 fixes the frame 142 to the pedal body 141, the pad 1432 of the movable block 143 can be installed between the bottom plate 1421 and the pedal body 141 through the opening 1421a of the bottom plate 1421. After the movable block 143 is adjusted to a suitable position or posture, the nut assembly 145 is tightened until the pad 1432 is pressed against the bottom plate 1421 and one end of the connecting bracket 144 is pressed against at least a portion of the bottom plate 1421, so that the pedal body 141 is fixed to the connecting bracket 144, and the other end of the connecting bracket 144 can be adapted and fixed to the vehicle body.

[0053] See also Figure 3 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Fig. 9 Furthermore, the pedal device 140 further includes a cushion block 147. The cushion block 147 is located between the frame 142 and the pedal body 141. The cushion block 147 is provided with a third through hole 1471. The bolt assembly 146 passes through the first through hole 1411, the third through hole 1471 and the second through hole 1421b to press the frame 142 and the cushion block 147 against the pedal body 141.

[0054] Optionally, the spacer 147 may be in the shape of a cube.

[0055] Optionally, the material of the cushion block 147 may be Q235.

[0056] It can be understood that adding a spacer 147 between the frame 142 and the pedal body 141 and then fastening them with the bolt assembly 146 can make the frame 142 more stably pressed against the pedal body 141.

[0057] See also Figure 3 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 , further, the pad 1432 and the pad 147 are both columns. The thickness of the pad 1432 is less than the thickness of the pad 147, so that after the skeleton 142 is fixed to the pedal body 141, the pad 1432 can be installed between the bottom plate 1421 and the pedal body 141 from the opening 1421a, and can move or rotate in the U-shaped groove 1423 before being fixed. The thickness of the pad 1432 can be 0.2-1mm smaller than the thickness of the pad 147, and can be specifically 0.2mm, 0.3mm, 0.4mm, 0.5mm or 0.6mm smaller.

[0058] See also Figure 5 The pedal body 141 is provided with a plurality of convex bumps 1412. The convex bumps 1412 are evenly distributed on the surface of the pedal body 141 for anti-slip.

[0059] Optionally, the convex bump 1412 may be formed on the surface of the pedal body 141 by stamping.

[0060] See also Fig.10 The other end of the connecting bracket 144 is provided with a second slot 1442 for connecting to the vehicle body.

[0061] See also Figure 2 and Figure 5 The pedal device 140 further includes a decorative member 148. The pedal body 141 is provided with a mounting cavity 1413. The decorative member 148 is fixed to the mounting cavity 1413 and serves as a decoration.

[0062] Optionally, the decorative part 148 can be a welcome light, which helps the user to see the pedal body 141 clearly when getting on or off the vehicle in low-light conditions, and also helps to adjust the atmosphere.

[0063] In actual use, after the frame 142 is fixed to the pedal body 141 by the bolt assembly 146, the pad 1432 can be installed between the bottom plate 1421 and the pedal body 141 through the opening 1421a; then, for different types or models of vehicles, the position or posture of the movable block 143 relative to the pedal body 141 is adjusted according to its body structure, so that the other end of the connecting bracket 144 fixed to the movable block 143 at one end can adapt to the body; after the position or posture of the movable block 143 is adjusted to a preset state, the nut assembly 145 is tightened until the pad 1432 is pressed against the bottom plate 1421 and one end of the connecting bracket 144 is pressed against at least part of the bottom plate 1421; finally, the adjusted footrest device 140 is fixed to the body through the second slot 1442 of the connecting bracket 144. In addition, if the installation effect of the adjusted footrest device 140 is not particularly ideal, the above process can be repeated for fine-tuning to achieve the best installation effect.

[0064] The pedal device 140 provided in the embodiment of the present application is placed in the frame 142 through at least a partial structure of the movable block 143, and the movable block 143 can move or rotate relative to the frame 142, so that the connecting bracket 144 with one end fixed to the movable block 143 can adjust its position or posture relative to the pedal body 141, so that the other end of the connecting bracket 144 can be adapted to connect to the body of different models, thereby realizing the versatility of the pedal device 140.

[0065] The pedal device 140 provided in the embodiment of the present application has an integrally formed structure of the pedal body 141 , which improves the strength and protection of the pedal device 140 and makes the appearance of the pedal device 140 more fashionable and beautiful.

[0066] The above descriptions are only some embodiments of the present application, and do not limit the protection scope of the present application. Any equivalent device or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present application specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A pedal device, used to connect with a vehicle to assist riding, characterized in that: include: The pedal body is used for people to step on; A frame, fixed to the pedal body; A movable block, at least part of which is disposed in the frame and can move or rotate relative to the frame; A connecting bracket, one end of which is fixed to the movable block, and the other end of which is used to be fixed to the vehicle body so that the pedal body is fixed to the vehicle body; The movable block includes a stud and a pad, the stud is fixed to the pad, the pad is arranged in the frame, one end of the connecting bracket is provided with a first slot, the stud passes through the first slot; the pedal device also includes a nut assembly, the nut assembly is screwed to the stud to one end of the connecting bracket and pressed against at least part of the frame and the pad is pressed against the frame, so that the pedal body is fixed to the connecting bracket; The frame includes a bottom plate and side plates extending from the edge of the bottom plate, the bottom plate and the side plates forming a U-shaped groove, and the side opposite to the bottom plate in the U-shaped groove faces and is fixed to the pedal body; the pad is located between the bottom plate and the pedal body, the bottom plate is provided with a plurality of openings, the studs pass through the openings and the first slot, the nut assembly is screwed to one end of the stud to the connecting bracket and pressed against at least a portion of the bottom plate and the pad is pressed against the bottom plate.

2. The pedal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pedal body is provided with a first through hole, and the bottom plate is provided with a second through hole; the pedal device further comprises a bolt assembly, and the bolt assembly passes through the first through hole and the second through hole to press the frame onto the pedal body.

3. The pedal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pedal device also includes a pad, which is located between the frame and the pedal body. The pad is provided with a third through hole. The bolt assembly passes through the first through hole, the third through hole and the second through hole to press the frame and the pad onto the pedal body.

4. The pedal device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The pad and the pad block are both columns, and the thickness of the pad is smaller than the thickness of the pad block.

5. The pedal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pedal body is provided with a plurality of convex bumps, which are evenly distributed on the surface of the pedal body for anti-slip.

6. The pedal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the connecting bracket is provided with a second slot hole for connecting with the vehicle body.

7. The pedal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pedal device further comprises a decorative piece, the pedal body is provided with a mounting cavity, and the decorative piece is fixed to the mounting cavity.

8. A vehicle, characterized in that: The vehicle includes a power system, a chassis, a body and a pedal device as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the pedal device is fixed to the body to assist riding; the body and the power system are fixed to the chassis, and the power system is used to provide power to the chassis.

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