A folding electric vehicle

By designing a foldable handlebar, frame, and seat structure, the problem of large electric vehicles being difficult to carry has been solved, resulting in an electric vehicle that is easy to carry and store, meeting the needs of outdoor use.

CN116118921BActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26HENAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HENAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Filing Date
2022-09-07
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

Existing electric vehicles are too large to fit in a car and cannot meet the needs of outdoor use.

Method used

A folding electric vehicle was designed, which reduces the footprint by using a foldable handlebar, frame and seat structure, and uses vacuum off-road run-flat tires and hub motors to provide power to the vehicle.

Benefits of technology

This design allows electric vehicles to be smaller when not in use, making them easier to carry and store, meeting daily travel needs, and making them more convenient to use.

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Abstract

The application relates to the technical field of portable vehicles, and discloses a folding electric vehicle which comprises a base, a limiting block is fixedly connected to the front side of the base, an arc-shaped piece is slidably connected to the middle part of the limiting block, a limiting hole is arranged at the bottom of the arc-shaped piece, a limiting hole is arranged at the front side of the base, a plug rod is slidably connected inside the limiting hole, an open pin is arranged on one side of the plug rod, a sleeve is fixedly connected to the upper part of the arc-shaped piece, a supporting rod is rotatably connected inside the sleeve, a connecting rod is fixedly connected to the upper part of the supporting rod, handlebars are rotatably connected to the left and right sides of the connecting rod, a fixing block is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting rod away from the handlebars, and a sliding pipe is slidably connected to the side of the connecting rod close to the handlebars. In the application, the handlebars, the front frame, the seat and the like are folded, the land occupation area of the electric vehicle is reduced, the electric vehicle is convenient to store and carry, and the electric vehicle is more convenient to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of portable transportation technology, and more particularly to a folding electric vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] The emergence of electric bicycles has greatly facilitated people's travel, but due to their large storage space requirements, their main consumer market is small towns and rural areas, and their use in large cities is somewhat limited.

[0003] Traditional electric vehicles are too large to fit into cars or other vehicles, making them unsuitable for outdoor use and inconvenient to use. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a folding electric vehicle.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a folding electric vehicle, comprising a base, a limiting block fixedly connected to the front side of the base, an arc-shaped component slidably connected to the middle of the limiting block, a limiting hole provided at the bottom of the arc-shaped component, a limiting hole provided on the front side of the base, an insert rod slidably connected inside the limiting hole, a cotter pin provided on one side of the insert rod, a sleeve fixedly connected to the upper part of the arc-shaped component, a support rod rotatably connected inside the sleeve, a connecting rod fixedly connected to the upper part of the support rod, handlebars rotatably connected to both sides of the connecting rod, a fixing block fixedly connected to the side of the connecting rod away from the handlebars, and a sliding tube slidably connected to the side of the connecting rod near the handlebars. The tube is connected to the fixed block via a spring rod. A connecting block is rotatably connected to the upper rear side of the base. A main rod is fixedly connected to the upper part of the connecting block. A secondary rod is connected to the upper part of the main rod via a quick-release locking buckle. A seat is connected to the upper front side of the secondary rod via a damping pivot. A locking block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting block. A locking groove is provided on the rear side of the locking block. A pressing rod is slidably connected to the rear side of the base. A stop block is connected to the side of the pressing rod inside the base via a torsion spring. The side of the stop block away from the pressing rod is connected to the inner wall of the base via a compression spring. The stop block is located inside the locking groove. Wheels are provided on both the front and rear sides of the base. Brake discs are fixedly connected to the outer sides of the wheels. A battery is installed inside the base.

[0006] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0007] A vehicle light is installed on the front side of the support rod.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0009] A baffle is fixedly connected to the bottom of the arc-shaped component.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0011] The inner diameter of the limiting hole is larger than the outer diameter of the insertion rod.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0013] A mudguard is provided on the rear side of the wheel.

[0014] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0015] The handlebars are fitted with a protective cover.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0017] The wheels are made of vacuum-sealed off-road run-flat tires.

[0018] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0019] The rear wheel has a hub motor installed inside.

[0020] The present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0021] In this invention, the handlebars, frame, and seat are folded to reduce the footprint of the electric vehicle. When not in use, the electric vehicle is folded down to a smaller size, which meets people's daily travel needs while being convenient to carry and store, making it more convenient to use. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a folding electric vehicle proposed in this invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the base of a folding electric vehicle proposed in this invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the handlebar structure of a folding electric vehicle proposed in this invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the seat structure of a folding electric vehicle proposed in this invention;

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the compression spring structure of a folding electric vehicle proposed in this invention;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the stop block of a folding electric vehicle proposed in this invention.

[0029] Legend:

[0030] 1. Base; 2. Connecting block; 3. Main rod; 4. Secondary rod; 5. Quick-release locking buckle; 6. Seat; 7. Pressing rod; 8. Insert rod; 9. Wheel; 10. Brake disc; 11. Limiting block; 12. Arc-shaped part; 13. Sleeve; 14. Support rod; 15. Connecting rod; 16. Spring rod; 17. Slide tube; 18. Handlebar; 19. Cotter pin; 20. Limiting hole; 21. Fixing block; 22. Stop block; 23. Locking block; 24. Locking groove; 25. Compression spring. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0032] Reference Figures 1-7An embodiment of the present invention provides a folding electric vehicle, including a base 1, a limiting block 11 fixedly connected to the front side of the base 1, an arc-shaped component 12 slidably connected to the middle of the limiting block 11, a limiting hole 20 provided at the bottom of the arc-shaped component 12, a limiting hole 20 provided on the front side of the base 1, an insert rod 8 slidably connected inside the limiting hole 20, a cotter pin 19 provided on one side of the insert rod 8, the arc-shaped component 12 is raised from the limiting block 11, then the limiting hole 20 on the base 1 is aligned with the limiting hole 20 on the arc-shaped component 12, then the insert rod 8 is inserted from the limiting hole 20 of the base 1 and the arc-shaped component 12, then the cotter pin 19 is inserted into one side of the insert rod 8 to fix the insert rod 8, so that the support rod 14 is erected, and a sleeve 13 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the arc-shaped component 12. 3. An internal rotatable support rod 14 is connected. When the support rod 14 rotates, it does not affect the support of the sleeve 13 for the support rod 14. A connecting rod 15 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the support rod 14. Handlebars 18 are rotatably connected to both sides of the connecting rod 15, and the electric vehicle is controlled through the handlebars 18. A fixing block 21 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting rod 15 away from the handlebars 18. A sliding tube 17 is slidably connected to the side of the connecting rod 15 near the handlebars 18. The sliding tube 17 is connected to the fixing block 21 through a spring rod 16. When the handlebars 18 need to be folded, simply press the sliding tube 17 towards the fixing block 21, so that the connection between the handlebars 18 and the connecting rod 15 is exposed, allowing the handlebars 18 to rotate and fold. When assembly is required, connect the handlebars 18 and the connecting rod 15. Alignment 5, slide tube 17 pops out under the action of spring rod 16, limiting the handlebar 18 to prevent it from rotating. The upper rear side of the base 1 is rotatably connected to the connecting block 2. The upper part of the connecting block 2 is fixedly connected to the main rod 3. The upper part of the main rod 3 is connected to the auxiliary rod 4 through quick-release locking buckle 5. The quick-release locking buckle 5 is an existing structure and will not be described in detail here. By opening the quick-release locking buckle 5, the connection between the main rod 3 and the auxiliary rod 4 is loosened, and the position of the auxiliary rod 4 can be adjusted. Then, the quick-release locking buckle 5 is closed, thereby adjusting the position of the seat 6. The upper front side of the auxiliary rod 4 is connected to the seat 6 through a damping pivot, and the seat 6 can be moved forward. The bottom of the connecting block 2 is fixedly connected to the locking block 23. The locking block 23 has a locking groove 24 on the rear side. The rear side of the base 1 is slidably connected to the pressing rod 7. The pressure rod 7 is located inside the base 1 and is connected to a stop block 22 via a torsion spring on one side. The side of the stop block 22 away from the pressure rod 7 is connected to the inner wall of the base 1 via a compression spring 25. The stop block 22 is located inside the slot 24. When the seat 6 needs to be folded, the pressure rod 7 is pressed inward, causing the stop block 22 to disengage from the slot 24. This causes the connecting block 2 to drive the locking block 23 to disengage from the base 1, thereby folding the seat 6 with the main rod 3 and the auxiliary rod 4. This folds the electric vehicle, reducing its footprint and meeting people's daily travel needs while facilitating carrying and storage. After folding, the pressure rod 7 is released, and it springs back under the action of the compression spring 25. Wheels 9 are provided on both the front and rear sides of the base 1, allowing the electric vehicle to move. Brake discs 10 are fixedly connected to the outer side of the wheels 9.The base 1 contains a battery that powers the vehicle.

[0033] A headlight is installed on the front of the support rod 14 to provide illumination for the vehicle. A baffle is fixedly connected to the bottom of the arc-shaped part 12 to restrict the position of the arc-shaped part 12 and prevent it from falling out of the base 1. The inner diameter of the limiting hole 20 is larger than the outer diameter of the insertion rod 8 to facilitate the insertion of the insertion rod 8. A mudguard is installed on the rear side of the wheel 9 to prevent mud and water from splashing onto the rider's body during riding. A protective cover is installed on the outer periphery of the handlebar 18 to increase the friction between the rider's hands and the handlebar 18, while also protecting the rider's hands. The wheel 9 uses a vacuum off-road run-flat tire, which is puncture-resistant and allows for safe riding on all terrains. The deep-saw anti-slip design provides strong grip and greater stability and safety. A hub motor is installed inside the rear wheel 9 to drive the rear wheel and provide power to the vehicle.

[0034] Working principle: When the electric vehicle needs to be folded, the slide tube 17 is moved towards the fixed block 21, pressing the spring rod 16. At the same time, the slide tube 17 disengages from the connection between the handlebar 18 and the connecting rod 15, allowing the handlebar 18 to rotate and thus fold. By opening the quick-release lock 5, the auxiliary rod 4 is retracted into the main rod 3. The seat 6 is then moved forward, and the pressing rod 7 is pressed inward to compress the stop block 22, causing the stop block 22 to disengage from the slot 24. This causes the connecting block 2 to drive the locking block 23 to disengage from the base 1, thereby folding the seat 6, the main rod 3, and the auxiliary rod 4. Then, the cotter pin 19 is pulled out, and the insert rod 8 is pulled out from the limiting hole 20, allowing the arc-shaped part 12 to slide in the limiting block 11, folding the handlebar 18, support rod 14, etc., thus folding the electric vehicle, reducing its footprint, and meeting people's daily travel needs while providing convenience. When carrying, storing, and assembling, align the handlebars 18 with the connecting rod 15. The slide tube 17 pops out under the action of the spring rod 16, restricting the interface between the handlebars 18 and the connecting rod 15 to prevent the handlebars 18 from rotating. Move the main rod 3 upward, and the locking block 23 enters the base 1, pressing the stop block 22 and causing the stop block 22 to flip. Then, the stop block 22 enters the slot 24, restricting the locking block 23, thereby raising the main rod 3. Then, move the seat 6 and adjust its position, raising the arc-shaped part 12 from the limiting block 11. Then, align the limiting hole 20 on the base 1 with the limiting hole 20 on the arc-shaped part 12. Then, insert the insertion rod 8 from the limiting hole 20 on the base 1 and the arc-shaped part 12. Then, insert the cotter pin 19 into one side of the insertion rod 8 to fix the insertion rod 8, making the support rod 14 stand up, completing the assembly of the electric vehicle, making it more convenient to use.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A folding electric vehicle, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A limiting block (11) is fixedly connected to the front side of the base (1). An arc-shaped part (12) is slidably connected to the middle of the limiting block (11). A limiting hole (20) is provided at the bottom of the arc-shaped part (12). A limiting hole (20) is provided on the front side of the base (1). An insert rod (8) is slidably connected inside the limiting hole (20). A cotter pin (19) is provided on one side of the insert rod (8). A sleeve (13) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the arc-shaped part (12). A support rod (14) is rotatably connected inside the sleeve (13). A connecting rod (15) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the support rod (14). A handlebar (18) is rotatably connected to both the left and right sides of the connecting rod (15). A fixing block (21) is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting rod (15) away from the handlebar (18). A sliding tube (17) is slidably connected to the side of the connecting rod (15) close to the handlebar (18). The sliding tube (17) is connected to the fixing block (21) through a spring rod (16). The base (1) is connected to the upper rear side of the base (1), and a connecting block (2) is rotatably connected to the upper part of the connecting block (2). A main rod (3) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the main rod (3). A secondary rod (4) is connected to the upper part of the main rod (3) via a quick-release locking buckle (5). A seat (6) is connected to the upper front side of the secondary rod (4) via a damping rotating shaft. A locking block (23) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting block (2). A locking groove (24) is provided on the rear side of the locking block (23). A sliding connection is provided to the rear side of the base (1). The pressing rod (7) is arranged inside the base (1) on one side and connected to a stop block (22) by a torsion spring. The side of the stop block (22) away from the pressing rod (7) is connected to the inner wall of the base (1) by a compression spring (25). The stop block (22) is set inside the slot (24). The base (1) is provided with wheels (9) on both the front and rear sides. The outer side of the wheels (9) is fixedly connected to a brake disc (10). The base (1) is provided with a battery. A vehicle light is provided on the front side of the support rod (14); A baffle is fixedly connected to the bottom of the arc-shaped component (12); The inner diameter of the limiting hole (20) is larger than the outer diameter of the insertion rod (8); A mudguard is provided on the rear side of the wheel (9); The handlebar (18) is provided with a protective sleeve on its outer periphery; The wheels (9) are made of vacuum off-road runaway tires; The rear wheel (9) is equipped with a hub motor.