Pedal handrail device and vehicle

Abstract

This application relates to a bicycle pedal handrail device and a vehicle. The bicycle pedal handrail device includes a handrail; the handrail includes: a body having a first end and a second end; a first connecting portion disposed at the first end of the body, the first connecting portion being angled relative to the extending direction of the first end; the end of the first connecting portion away from the body is used for installation on the rear side of the vehicle's cab; a second connecting portion disposed at the second end of the body, the second connecting portion being angled relative to the extending direction of the second end; the end of the second connecting portion away from the body is used for installation on a side fairing of the cab; both the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are located on a first side of the body; the first side is the side of the first connecting portion opposite to the first end of the body; vertically, the first connecting portion is located upstream of the second connecting portion. Thus, because the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are at different heights in the vertical direction, handrails of different heights can be formed to meet the usage needs of people of different heights.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of bicycle pedal handrail technology, and in particular to a bicycle pedal handrail device and vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] To facilitate getting on and off vehicles and meet work needs, many vehicle models are equipped with handrails. However, in related technologies, these handrails typically only have one height, which cannot meet the needs of people of different heights. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a pedal handrail device and vehicle that can provide different handrail heights to meet the usage needs of people of different heights.

[0004] According to one aspect of this application, a bicycle pedal handrail device is provided, comprising a handrail; said handrail includes:

[0005] The body has a first end and a second end;

[0006] A first connecting portion is disposed at the first end of the main body, and the first connecting portion is angled to the extending direction of the first end; the end of the first connecting portion away from the main body is used for mounting on the rear side of the vehicle's cab; and

[0007] A second connecting portion is provided at the second end of the main body, and the second connecting portion is set at an angle to the extending direction of the second end; the end of the second connecting portion away from the main body is used to install the side fairing of the cab.

[0008] Wherein, both the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion are located on the first side of the body; the first side is the side of the first connecting portion relative to the first end where the first end is located; in the vertical direction, the first connecting portion is located upstream of the second connecting portion.

[0009] The aforementioned pedal handrail device includes a handrail, which includes a body and a first connecting part and a second connecting part spaced apart from the body. The end of the first connecting part away from the body is located at the rear of the driver's cab of the vehicle, and the end of the second connecting part away from the body is located at the side fairing of the driver's cab. In this way, the first connecting part and the second connecting part are at different heights in the vertical direction, thereby forming handrails of different heights to meet the usage needs of people of different heights.

[0010] In one embodiment, the handrail further includes a third connecting portion, which is disposed at one end of the first end near the first connecting portion and along the extension direction of the body, and the third connecting portion is located between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion;

[0011] The third connecting part is set at an angle to the extending direction of the first end; the end of the third connecting part away from the main body is used to be installed on the rear side of the cab.

[0012] The first connecting portion, the second connecting portion, and the third connecting portion are all located on the first side of the main body; in the vertical direction, the first connecting portion is located upstream of the second connecting portion, and the second connecting portion is located upstream of the third connecting portion.

[0013] In one embodiment, the body includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment;

[0014] The second segment connects the first segment and the third segment; the extension directions of the first segment and the third segment are set at an angle;

[0015] The end of the first segment that is opposite to the second segment is the first end; the end of the third segment that is opposite to the second segment is the second end.

[0016] In one embodiment, the second segment is bent and extended.

[0017] In one embodiment, the pedal handrail device further includes three connectors, one of which is located at the end of the first connecting portion opposite to the first end, another connector is located at the end of the second connecting portion opposite to the second end, and the third connector is located at the end of the third connecting portion opposite to the second end.

[0018] In one embodiment, the connector is a gasket.

[0019] In one embodiment, the connector is made of steel.

[0020] In one embodiment, the connector is provided with weight-reducing holes.

[0021] In one embodiment, the body, the first connecting part, the second connecting part, and the third connecting part are all made of steel.

[0022] According to another aspect of this application, this application also provides a vehicle including the pedal handrail device described in any of the foregoing. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the pedal handrail device in one embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the pedal handrail device from another angle in one embodiment of this application.

[0025] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0026] 10. Bike pedal handrail device; 11. Handrail; 111. Body; 1111. First section; 1111a. First end; 1112. Second section; 1113. Third section; 1113a. Second end; 112. First connecting part; 113. Second connecting part; 114. Third connecting part; 12. Connector; 121. Mounting hole; 122. Weight reduction hole. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0029] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0032] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0033] To facilitate getting on and off vehicles and meet work requirements, many vehicle models are equipped with footrests 11. In related technologies, footrests typically only have one height, which cannot meet the needs of people of different heights. Taking a certain tractor unit as an example, this tractor unit includes footrests, one end of which is fixed to the tractor unit's frame, and the other end is fixed to the footrest support. During long-term driving, uneven stress on the footrests can easily cause deformation or even cracking. From the perspective of vehicle development, it is necessary to inspect the vehicle on the frame; considering space, the space for getting on and off is relatively small. From the perspective of lightweighting and cost reduction, a new structure needs to be designed to achieve cost reduction.

[0034] To solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems, a pedal handrail device 10 is provided.

[0035] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pedal handrail device in one embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the pedal handrail device from another angle in one embodiment of this application.

[0036] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 This application provides a bicycle pedal handrail device 10, including a handrail 11, a handrail 11 body 111, the body 111 having a first end 1111a and a second end 1113a, the handrail 11 further including a first connecting portion 112 and a second connecting portion 113 spaced apart, the first connecting portion 112 being disposed at the first end 1111a of the body 111, and the first connecting portion 112 being angled to the extending direction of the first end 1111a; the end of the first connecting portion 112 away from the body 111 is used for installation on the rear side of the vehicle's cab; the second connecting portion 113 being disposed at the second end 1113a of the body 111, and the second connecting portion 113 being angled to the extending direction of the second end 1113a; the end of the second connecting portion 113 away from the body 111 is used for installation on a side fairing (not shown in the figure) of the cab (not shown in the figure). Specifically, the second connecting portion 113 is installed at the lower bracket (not shown in the figure) of the side fairing.

[0037] The first connecting part 112 and the second connecting part 113 are both located on the first side of the body 111; the first side is the side of the first connecting part 112 opposite to the first end 1111a; in the vertical direction, the first connecting part 112 is located upstream of the second connecting part 113, that is, the first connecting part 112 is located above the second connecting part 113, but in this application, the first connecting part 112 is not located directly above the second connecting part 113, but diagonally above it.

[0038] Thus, the aforementioned pedal handrail device 10, by providing a handrail 11, includes a body 111 and a first connecting portion 112 and a second connecting portion 113 spaced apart from the body 111. The end of the first connecting portion 112 away from the body 111 is located at the rear of the vehicle's cab, and the end of the second connecting portion 113 away from the body 111 is located at the side fairing of the cab. Vertically, the first connecting portion 112 is located upstream of the second connecting portion 113. This results in the first connecting portion 112 and the second connecting portion 113 being at different heights in the vertical direction, thereby creating handrails 11 of different heights to meet the usage needs of people of different heights.

[0039] It is understood that the connection positions of the first connecting part 112 and the second connecting part 113 with the vehicle can be configured according to different vehicles and are not limited to the installation positions described above.

[0040] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2The main body 111, the first connecting part 112, and the second connecting part 113 are integrally formed structures. It can be understood that the main body 111, the first connecting part 112, and the second connecting part 113 can also be three independent structures, and the first connecting part 112 and the second connecting part 113 can be connected to the main body 111 by welding, fastener connection, or other means.

[0041] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The main body 111, the first connecting part 112, and the second connecting part 113 are all constructed as tubular structures, and are made of steel pipes with an outer diameter of 25mm-40mm. That is, the main body 111, the first connecting part 112, and the second connecting part 113 are all made of steel. It can be understood that when the main body 111, the first connecting part 112, and the second connecting part 113 are steel pipes, the outer diameter of the steel pipe can be set according to actual needs. Here, the outer diameter of the steel pipe can be selected according to the vehicle's purpose and model. For example, if a truck is mainly used for transporting goods, and people need to load the goods onto the truck, and the goods are relatively heavy, then the outer diameter of the steel pipe needs to be set larger to increase the strength and rigidity of the steel pipe.

[0042] Thus, by constructing the main body 111, the first connecting part 112, and the second connecting part 113 as tubular structures, the weight of the handrail 11 is reduced, thereby reducing the weight of the pedal handrail device 10 and contributing to the overall lightweighting of the vehicle. By making the main body 111, the first connecting part 112, and the second connecting part 113 all steel pipes, the material of the steel pipes helps to increase the strength and rigidity of the handrail 11 while reducing its weight, thereby extending the service life of the pedal handrail device 10 and preventing the handrail 11 from cracking or breaking due to insufficient strength and rigidity.

[0043] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 The first connecting portion 112 extends and bends at one end of the first end 1111a, and the second connecting portion 113 extends and bends at one end of the second end 1113a. It can be understood that by designing the connection as a curved extension, stress concentration at the connection can be reduced, thereby improving the service life of the handrail 11. Of course, for easier gripping, the first connecting portion 112 and the second connecting portion 113 can also be designed as a single curved extension; that is, the first connecting portion 112 and the second connecting portion 113 can be set in an arc shape for better gripping.

[0044] In some embodiments, see further reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2The handrail 11 also includes a third connecting portion 114, which is located at the end of the first end 1111a near the first connecting portion 112. Along the extending direction of the body 111, the third connecting portion 114 is located between the first connecting portion 112 and the second connecting portion 113; the third connecting portion 114 is angled relative to the extending direction of the first end 1111a; the end of the third connecting portion 114 away from the body 111 is used for installation on the rear side of the driver's cab. The first connecting portion 112, the second connecting portion 113, and the third connecting portion 114 are all located on the first side of the body 111; vertically, the first connecting portion 112 is located upstream of the second connecting portion 113, and the second connecting portion 113 is located upstream of the third connecting portion 114.

[0045] Thus, by providing a third connecting part 114 at the rear of the cab, the handrail 11 is more securely connected to the vehicle. Moreover, the third connecting part 114, the first connecting part 112, and the second connecting part 113 are all located on the first side of the main body 111, so that the three connecting parts can be connected to the vehicle.

[0046] It is understood that the connection position of the third connecting part 114 to the vehicle can be configured according to different vehicles and is not limited to the installation position mentioned above.

[0047] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 The third connecting part 114 is bent and roughly in the shape of a "7". One end of the third connecting part 114 is located at the end of the first end 1111a near the end of the first connecting part 112, and the other end is installed at the rear of the cab. It can be understood that the shape and structure of the third connecting part 114 can also be set as needed and is not limited to this.

[0048] Thus, by constructing the third connecting part 114 in a bent shape, the third connecting part 114 can be connected, and the bent structure helps to avoid interference between the end of the third connecting part 114 connected to the vehicle and the parts on the vehicle.

[0049] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The third connecting part 114 is tubular and made of steel, with an outer diameter of 25mm-40mm. That is, the material of the third connecting part 114 is steel. It can be understood that when the third connecting part 114 is a steel pipe, the outer diameter of the steel pipe can be set according to actual needs.

[0050] In some embodiments, see further reference. Figure 1 and Figure 2The main body 111 includes a first segment 1111, a second segment 1112, and a third segment 1113; the second segment 1112 connects the first segment 1111 and the third segment 1113; that is, one end of the second segment 1112 is connected to the first segment 1111, and the end of the second segment 1112 away from the first segment 1111 is connected to the third segment 1113. The extension direction of the first segment 1111 and the extension direction of the third segment 1113 are set at an angle. Among them, the end of the first segment 1111 away from the second segment 1112 is the first end 1111a; the end of the third segment 1113 away from the second segment 1112 is the second end 1113a.

[0051] Thus, the main body 111, composed of the first segment 1111, the second segment 1112, and the third segment 1113, is roughly V-shaped. Furthermore, the first connecting part 112, the second connecting part 113, and the second segment 1112 are located at different heights in the vertical direction, thereby enabling the main body 111 to form three handrail 11 positions at different heights in the vertical direction to meet the needs of people of different heights.

[0052] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The second section, 1112, is curved and extended to allow for a better grip.

[0053] It should be noted that, theoretically, in this application, each position on the main body 111, the first connecting part 112, the second connecting part 113, and the third connecting part 114 can be used as a handrail 11. However, in practice, due to the structure and installation position of the handrail 11, there are usually three convenient and commonly used handrail 11 positions on the handrail 11, namely the second section 1112 of the main body 111, the first connecting part 112, and the second connecting part 113. These three positions have different heights in the vertical direction, which can basically accommodate people of different heights.

[0054] In addition, in the vertical direction of the handrail 11 of this application, the first connecting part 112 is used as a high handrail 11, the second connecting part 113 is used as a middle handrail 11, and the second section 1112 is used as a low handrail 11. The high handrail 11, the middle handrail 11, and the low handrail 11 are divided according to the high position of the first connecting part 112, the second connecting part 113, and the main body 111. The height of the low handrail 11 is suitable for people of shorter stature and for use when getting on and off the vehicle, while the height of the high handrail 11 is suitable for people of taller stature. The high handrail 11 can be used to assist in getting on and off the vehicle, and it can also increase safety precautions when relevant personnel are looking at the vehicle from the frame.

[0055] In some embodiments, to facilitate gripping, the outer peripheral surfaces of the second segment 1112, the first connecting portion 112, and the second connecting portion 113 are all provided with a frosted finish. Thus, by providing a frosted outer peripheral surface, it is easier to prevent slipping during gripping.

[0056] In other embodiments, to facilitate gripping, the second segment 1112, the first connecting portion 112, and the second connecting portion 113 are all made of rubber. Thus, by using rubber, a non-slip grip is achieved.

[0057] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The pedal handrail device 10 also includes three connectors 12, one of which is located at the end of the first connecting portion 112 away from the first end 1111a, another connector 12 is located at the end of the second connecting portion 113 away from the second end 1113a, and the third connector 12 is located at the end of the third connecting portion 114 away from the second end 1113a.

[0058] Thus, by providing connectors 12 in the first connecting portion 112, the second connecting portion 113, and the third connecting portion 114 respectively, they can be connected to the vehicle via connectors 12.

[0059] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 Connector 12 is a gasket.

[0060] In some embodiments, the connector 12 is made of steel.

[0061] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The connector 12 is roughly teardrop-shaped, with its wider end connected to a corresponding connecting portion (i.e., one of the first connecting portion 112, the second connecting portion 113, and the third connecting portion 114). Thus, by providing the connector 12 with a cross-sectional area larger than that of the corresponding connecting portion, the contact area between the connector 12 and the vehicle is increased, thereby improving the stability of the connection.

[0062] In some embodiments, the connector 12 and the corresponding connecting part are connected by welding. It is understood that the connector 12 and the corresponding connecting part can also be connected in other ways. When welding is used, the resulting weld joint is approximately conical, with the end of the weld joint with a larger cross-sectional area closer to the corresponding connecting part, and the end with a smaller cross-sectional area closer to the corresponding connector 12. This conical shape allows rainwater or other liquids to slide off, preventing rainwater from accumulating at the weld and causing rust, thus affecting the service life of the handrail 11.

[0063] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2The connector 12 has mounting holes 121, through which fasteners connect the connector 12 and the vehicle. The fasteners can be bolts. It is understood that the type and specifications of the fasteners can be selected based on the overall vehicle cost or requirements, and the size of the mounting holes 121 will also change accordingly.

[0064] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The connector 12 is provided with weight-reducing holes 122. It can be understood that the weight-reducing holes 122 are used to reduce the weight of the handrail 11. They can be provided or not, and the number of weight-reducing holes 122 can also be set according to the needs and the size of the connector 12.

[0065] In summary, the aforementioned bicycle handrail device 10, by providing a handrail 11, includes a main body 111 and a first connecting portion 112 and a second connecting portion 113 spaced apart from the main body 111. The end of the first connecting portion 112 away from the main body 111 is located at the rear of the vehicle's cab, and the end of the second connecting portion 113 away from the main body 111 is located at the side fairing of the cab. Vertically, the first connecting portion 112 is located upstream of the second connecting portion 113. This results in the first connecting portion 112 and the second connecting portion 113 being at different heights in the vertical direction, thereby creating handrails 11 of different heights to meet the usage needs of people of different heights. Furthermore, the step handle device 10 of this application includes a handle 11 and a connector 12. The handle 11 includes a body 111, a first connecting part 112, a second connecting part 113 and a third connecting part 114, which makes the structure of the step handle device 10 simple, saves space for the overall vehicle design, and makes the overall structure lightweight and low-cost. By installing the first connecting part 112 and the third connecting part 114 on the rear side of the cab and the second connecting part 113 on the lower bracket of the side fairing, this arrangement provides a large space for the operator to get on and off the vehicle. Moreover, when the step handle device 10 is used in a truck, the length of the cargo box is appropriately increased due to the structure and setting of the step handle device 10, thus increasing the transport weight.

[0066] This application also provides a vehicle including the pedal handrail device 10 described in any of the above embodiments. It is understood that all the advantages of the pedal handrail device 10 described in this application are also present in the vehicle of this application, and will not be repeated here.

[0067] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0068] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A bicycle pedal handrail device, characterized in that, Includes handrails; the handrails include: The body has a first end and a second end; A first connecting portion is disposed at the first end of the main body, and the first connecting portion is angled to the extending direction of the first end; the end of the first connecting portion away from the main body is used for mounting on the rear side of the vehicle's cab; and A second connecting portion is provided at the second end of the main body, and the second connecting portion is set at an angle to the extending direction of the second end; the end of the second connecting portion away from the main body is used to install the side fairing of the cab. The main body, the first connecting part, and the second connecting part are three independent structures. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are both located on the first side of the main body. The first side is the side of the first connecting part opposite to the first end where the first end is located. In the vertical direction, the first connecting part is located upstream of the second connecting part. The handrail also includes a third connecting portion, which is located at the end of the first end near the first connecting portion and along the extension direction of the body. The third connecting portion is located between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. The third connecting part is set at an angle to the extending direction of the first end; the end of the third connecting part away from the main body is used to be installed on the rear side of the cab. The first connecting portion, the second connecting portion, and the third connecting portion are all located on the first side of the main body; in the vertical direction, the first connecting portion is located upstream of the second connecting portion, and the second connecting portion is located upstream of the third connecting portion.

2. The bicycle pedal handrail device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment; The second segment connects the first segment and the third segment; the extension directions of the first segment and the third segment are set at an angle; The end of the first segment that is opposite to the second segment is the first end; the end of the third segment that is opposite to the second segment is the second end.

3. The bicycle pedal handrail device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The second segment is curved and extended.

4. The bicycle pedal handrail device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pedal handrail device also includes three connectors, one of which is located at the end of the first connecting part away from the first end, another connector is located at the end of the second connecting part away from the second end, and the third connector is located at the end of the third connecting part away from the second end.

5. The bicycle pedal handrail device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connector is a gasket.

6. The bicycle pedal handrail device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connector is made of steel.

7. The bicycle pedal handrail device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The connector is provided with weight reduction holes.

8. The bicycle pedal handrail device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main body, the first connecting part, the second connecting part, and the third connecting part are all made of steel.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the pedal handrail device as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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