A foot control pedal with left and right steering functions and a control method

Abstract

The application discloses a foot control pedal with left and right steering functions and a control method, the foot control pedal comprising a pedal base, a sliding plate and a control box; the sliding plate is slid left and right relative to the pedal base through a sliding guide mechanism; the control box is arranged at the lower end of the pedal base and is provided with a control circuit board and a plurality of Hall switches; meanwhile, the sliding plate is provided with an inductive magnet, and the inductive magnet is inductively contacted by one of the plurality of Hall switches during left and right translation, so that the control circuit board outputs steering signals of different gears to an actuator. The control method of the foot control pedal for left and right steering comprises the following steps: S1: moving the sliding plate containing the inductive magnet left or right through single foot control; S2: one of the plurality of Hall switches installed on the pedal base is opposite to the inductive magnet and obtains a magnetic signal; S3: the circuit board receives the electromagnetic signal input by the Hall switch and judges the steering gear; and S4: the circuit board inputs an electric signal to the actuator through a data line, and the actuator controls the equipment to steer.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of portable boat control technology, specifically to a foot pedal with left and right steering function and a control method thereof. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, more and more people are pursuing water sports and recreation, leading to the emergence of various types of pleasure boats. Because human-powered boats offer freedom of navigation, provide physical exercise, and also save energy and protect the environment, they have enormous development potential.

[0003] Most existing small civilian boats use foot-controlled devices for acceleration and deceleration, while steering is still controlled by the traditional steering wheel. However, in some situations, the driver's hands need to perform other tasks and cannot free up their hands to perform steering operations. Therefore, we need to design a foot-controlled device that can realize both acceleration and deceleration functions as well as steering operations. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide a foot pedal with left and right steering functions and a control method, so as to solve the problem that the existing foot pedals cannot achieve both acceleration and deceleration functions as well as steering operations.

[0005] To address this, the present invention proposes a foot pedal with left and right turning functions and a control method thereof, comprising: a pedal base, a sliding plate, and a control box; the sliding plate is disposed on the upper end of the pedal base, and the two slide left and right through a sliding guide mechanism; the control box is disposed on the lower end surface of the pedal base and has a control circuit board and several Hall switches, while the sliding plate is provided with a sensing magnet, and during the left and right translation of the sliding plate and the sensing magnet, it is contacted by one of the several Hall switches, so that the control circuit board outputs different turning signals to the actuator.

[0006] Furthermore, a guide slider is fixedly installed on the back of the sliding plate, and the induction magnet is fixedly installed on the guide slider; while the pedal base is provided with a slider placement groove.

[0007] Furthermore, a guide rod extending in the left-right direction is also provided in the slider placement groove, and a groove matching the guide rod is provided on the back of the guide slider.

[0008] Furthermore, the sliding guide mechanism includes a pressure plate, a guide groove, and several fixing bolts; wherein, the guide groove is disposed on the pedal base and extends in the left-right direction; the several fixing bolts pass through the guide groove, and the fixing bolts are fixedly connected to the pressure plate located on the back of the pedal base.

[0009] Furthermore, the upper end of the pedal base is provided with several longitudinally extending semi-cylindrical grooves, and rollers are installed in the semi-cylindrical grooves, with the rollers distributed in a transverse array.

[0010] Furthermore, the pedal base is provided with a groove for mounting positioning balls and compression springs; the corresponding sliding plate has a number of positioning blind holes on its back, and the number and spacing of the positioning blind holes correspond to the number and spacing of the Hall switches.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a pair of reset mechanisms that are symmetrically distributed about the center, and the reset mechanisms move in the left-right direction.

[0012] Furthermore, the reset mechanism includes a limiting protrusion disposed on the back of the sliding plate and a sliding shaft and a reset spring extending in the left-right direction on the pedal base.

[0013] Furthermore, the control circuit board and the Hall switch are fixedly mounted on the back of the sliding plate, while the sensing magnet is fixed to the pedal base.

[0014] This invention also proposes a method for controlling left and right steering using a foot pedal, characterized by the following steps:

[0015] S1: Control the sliding plate containing the inductive magnet to move left or right by one foot;

[0016] S2: One of the several Hall switches installed on the pedal base faces the sensing magnet and obtains a magnetic signal;

[0017] S3: The circuit board receives the electromagnetic signal input from the Hall switch to determine the steering gear;

[0018] S4: The circuit board inputs electrical signals to the actuator via the data line, and the actuator controls the direction of the device.

[0019] The foot pedal and control method with left and right steering function provided by the present invention can realize multi-level steering in the direction of action by setting an induction magnet on the sliding plate and setting multiple Hall switches on the pedal base. This enables the foot pedal to achieve steering operation on the basis of the original acceleration and deceleration.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, by setting positioning balls and multiple positioning blind holes, the Hall switch obtains a stable electromagnetic signal, and the effective value is evaluated by software when adjacent Hall signals appear simultaneously; by setting a pair of reset mechanisms symmetrically distributed about the center, the sliding plate can be reset in time and restored to the straight-line state; by setting anti-slip pads on the sliding plate, the friction at the upper end of the sliding plate is enhanced, which is beneficial to operation.

[0021] In addition to the purposes, features, and advantages described above, this application has other purposes, features, and advantages. A further detailed description of this application will be provided below with reference to the figures. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the foot control pedal with left and right steering function of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a front view of the pedal base in the foot control pedal with left and right steering function of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a rear view of the pedal base in the foot control pedal with left and right steering function of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding plate in the foot control pedal with left and right steering function of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the control box in the foot pedal with left and right steering function of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 6 A flowchart of the foot pedal left and right steering control method of the present invention;

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0030] 1. Pedal base; 2. Sliding plate; 3. Control box; 4. Anti-slip pad; 11. Positioning ball; 12. Guide groove; 13. Roller; 14. Sliding shaft; 15. Return spring; 16. Guide rod; 17. Slider placement groove; 21. Pressure plate; 22. Positioning blind hole; 23. Induction magnet; 24. Guide slider; 25. Limiting protrusion; 26. Positioning protrusion; 31. Control circuit board; 32. Hall switch. Detailed Implementation

[0031] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0032] like Figures 1-5As shown, the present invention proposes a foot pedal with left and right steering function, including: a pedal base 1, a sliding plate 2, and a control box 3; wherein, the sliding plate 2 is disposed on the upper end of the pedal base 1 and slides left and right through a sliding guide mechanism, the control box 3 is disposed on the lower end surface of the pedal base 1 and has a control circuit board 31 and several Hall switches 32, and the sliding plate 2 is provided with a sensing magnet 23. When the sliding plate 2 moves left and right along the sensing magnet 23, it is sensed by different Hall switches 32, so that the control circuit board outputs a signal to the actuator to execute steering commands for different gears.

[0033] Specifically, such as Figures 2-4 As shown, the control box 3 is equipped with several Hall switches 32, and the back of the corresponding sliding plate 2 is provided with several positioning blind holes 22; the pedal base 1 is also provided with a groove for installing positioning balls 11 and compression springs; the number and spacing of the positioning blind holes 22 correspond to the number and spacing of the Hall switches 32. During the left and right sliding of the sliding plate 2, the positioning balls 11 slide into different positioning blind holes 22, and the corresponding sensing magnets are aligned with a Hall switch 32, so that the Hall switch 32 obtains a stable electromagnetic signal. When adjacent Hall signals appear simultaneously, the effective value is evaluated by software.

[0034] A sliding guide mechanism is provided between the sliding plate 2 and the pedal base 1. The sliding guide mechanism includes a pressure plate 21, a guide groove 12, and several fixing bolts. The guide groove 12 is provided on the pedal base 1 and extends in the left and right direction. Several fixing bolts pass through the guide groove 12 and are fixedly connected to the pressure plate 21 located on the back of the pedal base 1. The pressure plate 21 has a vertical limiting function, while the fixing bolts cooperate with the guide groove 12 to limit the movement in the left and right directions.

[0035] In addition, in order to facilitate the sliding between the sliding plate 2 and the pedal base 1, a number of longitudinally extending semi-cylindrical grooves are provided on the upper end of the pedal base 1, and rollers 13 are installed in the semi-cylindrical grooves. The rollers 13 are distributed in a transverse array.

[0036] like Figures 2-4 As shown, the upper end of the pedal base 1 is provided with a slider placement groove 17, and a guide slider 24 is fixedly installed on the back of the sliding plate 2. The induction magnet 23 is fixedly installed on the guide slider 24. In addition, a guide rod 16 extending in the left and right direction is also provided in the slider placement groove 17. The back of the guide slider 24 is provided with a groove that matches the guide rod 16. The sliding guidance of the induction magnet 23 is realized by matching the slider placement groove 17 and the guide rod 16 with the guide slider 24 respectively.

[0037] The guide slider 24 has a pair of positioning protrusions 26 on its upper end, and the sliding plate 2 has positioning holes corresponding to the positioning protrusions 26, so that the guide slider 24 and the sliding plate 2 are accurately positioned, and it is also beneficial to the installation and fixation of the guide slider 24 and the induction magnet 23.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, a pair of reset mechanisms are also provided between the sliding plate 2 and the pedal base 1. The reset mechanism includes a sliding shaft 14, a reset spring 15, and a limiting protrusion 25. The reset spring 15 is sleeved on the sliding shaft 14 and installed in the guide groove of the pedal base 1. The limiting protrusion 25 is provided on the back of the sliding plate 2 and cooperates with the protrusion at the upper end of the sliding shaft 14 to achieve the reset effect. The pair of reset mechanisms are provided on the upper and lower sides of the guide slider 24 and are symmetrically distributed about the center.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, in order to enhance the friction at the upper end of the sliding plate 2, an anti-slip pad 4 is installed at the upper end of the sliding plate 2. The anti-slip pad 4 has a large number of small protrusions, and blocks are respectively set at the left front and right front of the anti-slip pad 4.

[0040] It should be noted that different structures can be used to achieve the left and right sliding between the sliding plate 2 and the pedal base 1. The sliding guide mechanism can be composed of a slider and a linear guide rail; the roller that plays a sliding role can also be replaced by a ball; the reset mechanism composed of the limiting protrusion 25, the sliding shaft 14 and the reset spring 15 can also be replaced by other mechanisms, such as elastic ropes, tension springs, etc.

[0041] In another embodiment, the control circuit board 31 and several Hall switches 32 in the control box 3 are located on the back of the sliding plate 2 for mounting the guide slider 24, while the sensing magnet 23 is fixed on the pedal base 1. This can also achieve multi-level steering function, but the movement of the control circuit board 31 and Hall switches 32 requires additional power supply or circuit board, which increases the design difficulty.

[0042] like Figure 6 As shown, the present invention also proposes a method for controlling left and right steering using a foot pedal, comprising the following steps:

[0043] S1: Control the sliding plate containing the inductive magnet to move left or right by one foot;

[0044] S2: One of the several Hall switches installed on the pedal base faces the sensing magnet and obtains a magnetic signal;

[0045] S3: The circuit board receives the electromagnetic signal input from the Hall switch to determine the steering gear;

[0046] S4: The circuit board inputs electrical signals to the actuator via the data line, and the actuator controls the direction of the device.

[0047] Specifically, the user presses one foot on the anti-slip mat 4 and applies a force to the left or right; the sliding plate 2 moves with the anti-slip mat 4, driving the guide slider 24 to move along the guide rod 16, and simultaneously driving the induction magnet 23 to move to one of the Hall switches directly opposite the induction magnet and obtain a magnetic signal; the circuit board receives the electromagnetic signal input from the Hall switch and determines the steering gear; the circuit board inputs an electrical signal to the actuator through a data line, and the actuator controls the device to turn. Specifically, when the sliding plate 2 moves a small distance, the induction magnet 23 moves to the first-level steering gear adjacent to the straight line; when the sliding plate 2 moves a large distance, the induction magnet 23 moves to the second-level steering gear or more.

[0048] During the movement of the sliding plate 2, the positioning ball 11 set on the pedal base 1 is positioned by one of the several positioning blind holes 22 set on the back of the sliding plate 2, so that the induction magnet is directly facing only one Hall switch 32, and the Hall switch 32 obtains a stable electromagnetic signal. When adjacent Hall signals appear simultaneously, the effective value is evaluated by software.

[0049] When the mobile device completes the turning and resumes straight-line travel, one of the reset mechanisms starts to work. The sliding shaft 14 moves outward under the pressure of the reset spring 15. The sliding shaft 14 drives the sliding plate 2 to reset to the initial position through the limiting protrusion 25. At this time, the positioning ball 11 cooperates with the positioning blind hole 22 in the middle position on the sliding plate 2.

[0050] The foot pedal with left and right steering function provided by this invention achieves multi-level steering in the direction of action by setting inductive magnets on the sliding plate and multiple Hall switches on the pedal base. This allows the foot pedal to achieve steering operation on the basis of the original acceleration and deceleration. By setting positioning balls 11 and multiple positioning blind holes 22, the Hall switches 32 obtain stable electromagnetic signals. The effective value is evaluated by software when adjacent Hall signals appear simultaneously. By setting a pair of reset mechanisms symmetrically distributed about the center, the sliding plate can be reset in time and return to the straight-line state. By setting anti-slip pads 4 on the sliding plate, the friction at the upper end of the sliding plate 2 is enhanced, which is beneficial to operation.

[0051] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A foot pedal with left and right steering function, characterized in that, include: Pedal base (1), sliding plate (2) and control box (3); The sliding plate (2) is located on the upper end of the pedal base (1), and the two slide left and right through a sliding guide mechanism; the control box (3) is located on the lower end face of the pedal base (1), and has a control circuit board (31) and several Hall switches (32). Meanwhile, the sliding plate (2) is provided with an induction magnet (23). When the sliding plate (2) drives the induction magnet (23) to move left and right, it is contacted by one of the several Hall switches (32), so that the control circuit board (31) outputs different gear steering signals to the actuator.

2. The foot pedal with left and right steering function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding plate (2) has a guide slider (24) fixedly installed on its back, and the induction magnet (23) is fixedly installed on the guide slider (24); while the pedal base (1) is provided with a slider placement groove (17).

3. The foot pedal with left and right steering function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The slider placement groove (17) is also provided with a guide rod (16) extending in the left and right direction, and the back of the guide slider (24) is provided with a groove that matches the guide rod (16).

4. The foot pedal with left and right steering function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding guide mechanism includes a pressure plate (21), a guide groove (12), and several fixing bolts; wherein, the guide groove (12) is disposed on the pedal base (1) and extends in the left and right direction; several fixing bolts pass through the guide groove (12), and the fixing bolts are fixedly connected to the pressure plate (21) located on the back of the pedal base (1).

5. The foot pedal with left and right steering function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the pedal base (1) is provided with several longitudinally extending semi-cylindrical grooves, and rollers (13) are installed in the semi-cylindrical grooves. Several rollers (13) are distributed in a transverse array.

6. The foot pedal with left and right steering function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pedal base (1) is provided with a groove for mounting positioning balls (11) and compression springs; the corresponding sliding plate (2) has a number of positioning blind holes (22) on its back, and the number and spacing of the positioning blind holes (22) correspond to the number and spacing of the Hall switches (32).

7. The foot pedal with left and right turning function according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a pair of reset mechanisms that are symmetrically distributed about the center, and the reset mechanisms move in the left and right directions.

8. The foot pedal with left and right steering function according to claim 7, characterized in that, The reset mechanism includes a limiting protrusion (25) disposed on the back of the sliding plate (2), a sliding shaft (14) extending in the left-right direction on the pedal base (1), and a reset spring (15).

9. The foot pedal with left and right steering function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control circuit board (31) and the Hall switch (32) are fixedly mounted on the back of the sliding plate (2), while the sensing magnet (23) is fixed on the pedal base (1).

10. A method for controlling left and right steering with a foot pedal, based on the foot pedal with left and right steering function as described in any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: S1: Control the sliding plate containing the inductive magnet to move left or right by one foot; S2: One of the several Hall switches installed on the pedal base faces the sensing magnet and obtains a magnetic signal; S3: The circuit board receives the electromagnetic signal input from the Hall switch to determine the steering gear; S4: The circuit board inputs electrical signals to the actuator via the data line, and the actuator controls the direction of the device.

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