An electric automatic retractable pedal for a vehicle

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of automotive components, and specifically relates to an automotive electric automatic telescopic pedal, which includes a connecting plate. Positioning plates are fixedly arranged on the connecting plate in the horizontal direction, and extension plates are fixedly arranged on both of the positioning plates. A pedal is slidably arranged between the two positioning plates. When a staff member uses the device, the device is first installed at a suitable position on the vehicle. Through the connecting rod arranged between the two fixing plates, when the staff member uses the device, the connecting rod is first controlled to rotate. The rotating connecting rod can drive the positioning plate to contract through the adjusting plate. And during the contraction process of the positioning plate, through the guiding plate on the cross plate, during the movement of the positioning plate, the guiding groove can horizontally limit the connecting shaft on the pedal, so that the contracted pedal is arranged in a folded shape, avoiding the accumulation of dust and impurities on the pedal of the device when it is idle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automotive components, and particularly to an automotive electric automatic retractable pedal. Background Art

[0002] Currently, for vehicles with a relatively high chassis such as SUVs and MPVs, in order to facilitate getting on and off the vehicle, an automotive electric retractable pedal device is usually installed at the bottom of the vehicle. When the vehicle door is opened, the pedal automatically extends for passengers to step on. When the vehicle door is closed, the pedal automatically retracts without affecting the vehicle's passability. However, the traditional automotive electric retractable pedal device has a relatively weak load-bearing capacity. When bearing a large weight, the connection between the transmission mechanism and the pedal is prone to breakage, resulting in damage to the automotive electric retractable pedal device. In severe cases, it may even cause passengers to fall and get injured.

[0003] After retrieval, the published patent number CN109895703A discloses an automotive electric retractable pedal device and an automobile. The automotive electric retractable pedal device includes: a mounting bracket, a pedal, a first driver, a first swing mechanism, and a second swing mechanism. Both ends of the first swing mechanism are rotatably connected to one end of the pedal and the mounting bracket respectively. Both ends of the second swing mechanism are rotatably connected to the other end of the pedal and the mounting bracket respectively. The first swing mechanism or the second swing mechanism is connected to the output end of the first driver. The above automotive electric retractable pedal device has a relatively strong load-bearing capacity.

[0004] However, when the above-mentioned disclosed device is in use, if the vehicle is driving in rural areas and some places with muddy land, it is easy for dust to accumulate on the pedal. When passengers pass through the pedal, it is easy for some dust to be brought into the vehicle, affecting the vehicle interior environment. Moreover, when passengers pass through the pedal, the mud on the soles of their shoes can also adhere to the pedal, and it is very difficult to clean the automatic retractable pedal when the vehicle is being washed. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on the above problems existing in the prior art, the problem to be solved by the present application is that when the above-mentioned disclosed device is in use, if the vehicle is driving in rural areas and some places with muddy land, it is easy for dust to accumulate on the pedal, making it easy for passengers to bring some dust into the vehicle when passing through the pedal, affecting the vehicle interior environment. Moreover, when passengers pass through the pedal, the mud on the soles of their shoes can also adhere to the pedal, and it is very difficult to clean the automatic retractable pedal when the vehicle is being washed.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by the present application to solve its technical problems is: an automotive electric automatic retractable pedal, including a connecting plate. Positioning plates are fixedly arranged on the connecting plate in the horizontal direction, and extension plates are fixedly arranged on both of the positioning plates. A pedal is slidably arranged between the two positioning plates;

[0007] A positioning groove is formed on the side wall of the positioning plate. A connecting shaft is fixedly arranged on the pedal, and the connecting shaft is movably connected with the positioning plate. The lengthening plate is provided with a control unit for controlling the contraction of the pedal.

[0008] The control unit includes a fixing plate rotatably connected with the lengthening plate. A connecting rod is rotatably arranged between the two fixing plates. An adjusting plate is fixedly arranged on the connecting rod. A positioning hole is formed on the lengthening plate, and a rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the positioning hole. The adjusting plate is rotatably connected with the rotating shaft.

[0009] Preferably, positioning shafts are fixedly arranged at the joints of adjacent pedals, and the two positioning shafts are movably connected through a sleeve plate. The horizontal length of the positioning groove is not less than the combined length of each connecting shaft.

[0010] Preferably, a reinforcing plate is fixedly arranged between the two positioning plates, and a discharging groove is formed on the reinforcing plate. The width of the discharging groove is not less than the width of the pedal.

[0011] Preferably, a cross plate is fixedly arranged on the fixing plate. A guiding plate is fixedly arranged at the end of the cross plate. A guiding groove is formed on the guiding plate. The connecting shaft is slidably connected with the guiding groove, and the length of the guiding groove is not less than the length of the adjusting plate.

[0012] Preferably, pulley wheels are fixedly arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the same side of the two connecting rods, and the two pulley wheels are connected by a belt in a transmission manner.

[0013] Preferably, an inclined plate is fixedly arranged on the fixing plate. A cleaning roller is rotatably arranged between the two inclined plates. A plurality of uniformly arranged spraying holes are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cleaning roller, and a transmission unit for controlling the rotation of the cleaning roller is arranged on the fixing plate.

[0014] Preferably, the transmission unit includes a carrying plate fixedly arranged on the cross plate. A shaft body is rotatably arranged on the carrying plate. A gear is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the shaft body. A tooth disc meshing with the gear is fixedly arranged on the cleaning roller.

[0015] Preferably, an adjusting shaft is fixedly arranged at the other end of the shaft body. A sliding groove is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the adjusting shaft, and the connecting shaft is slidably connected with the sliding groove.

[0016] Preferably, an anti-oxidation film is arranged on the upper end surface of the pedal, and the pedal is made of PVC material with strong toughness.

[0017] Preferably, the sliding groove is arc-shaped, and the height difference of the sliding groove is equal to the length of the guiding groove.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present application are as follows: An electric automatic retractable pedal for an automobile provided by the present application. When a worker uses the device, the device is first installed at a suitable position on the automobile. Through the connecting rod arranged between the two fixing plates, when the worker uses the device, the connecting rod is first controlled to rotate. The rotating connecting rod can drive the positioning plate to contract through the adjusting plate, and during the contraction process of the positioning plate, through the guiding plate on the cross plate, during the movement of the positioning plate, the guiding groove can horizontally limit the connecting shaft on the pedal, so that the retracted pedal is arranged in a folded shape, avoiding the accumulation of dust and impurities on the pedal of the device during idleness, and at the same time reducing the amount of mud rolled out by the wheels during the driving of the vehicle adhering to the pedal, facilitating subsequent cleaning of the pedal by the worker.

[0019] In addition to the purposes, features and advantages described above, the present application has other purposes, features and advantages. The following will refer to the drawings to make a further detailed description of the present application. Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic side view structure diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the pedal structure of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 It is of the present invention Figure 3 The enlarged structure diagram at A;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the partial structure of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 7 It is of the present invention Figure 6 The enlarged structure diagram at B;

[0027] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the cleaning roller structure of the present invention.

[0028] In the figure: 1. Connecting plate; 2. Positioning plate; 21. Positioning groove; 3. Pedal; 31. Connecting shaft; 32. Positioning shaft; 33. Sleeve plate; 4. Extension plate; 41. Rotating shaft; 42. Positioning hole; 43. Reinforcing plate; 44. Discharge chute; 5. Fixed plate; 51. Connecting rod; 511. Pulley; 52. Adjusting plate; 53. Cross plate; 531. Loading plate; 532. Shaft body; 533. Gear; 534. Adjusting shaft; 5341. Slide groove; 54. Guide plate; 541. Guide groove; 55. Inclined plate; 56. Cleaning roller; 561. Spray hole; 57. Tooth disc. Detailed implementation manners

[0029] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in this application and the features in the embodiments may be combined with each other. The following will describe this application in detail with reference to the drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0030] In order to enable those skilled in the art of this technology to better understand the solution of this application, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of this application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of this application.

[0031] Referring to Figures 1 - 3 , an electric automatic telescopic pedal for an automobile, including a connecting plate 1, positioning plates 2 are fixedly arranged in the horizontal direction of the connecting plate 1, and extension plates 4 are fixedly arranged on both positioning plates 2, and a pedal 3 is slidably arranged between the two positioning plates 2;

[0032] A positioning groove 21 is opened on the side wall of the positioning plate 2, a connecting shaft 31 is fixedly arranged on the pedal 3, and the connecting shaft 31 is movably connected with the positioning plate 2, and the extension plate 4 is provided with a control unit for controlling the retraction of the pedal 3;

[0033] The control unit includes a fixed plate 5 rotatably connected with the extension plate 4, a connecting rod 51 is rotatably arranged between the two fixed plates 5, an adjusting plate 52 is fixedly arranged on the connecting rod 51, a positioning hole 42 is opened on the extension plate 4, a rotating shaft 41 is rotatably arranged on the positioning hole 42, and the adjusting plate 52 is rotatably connected with the rotating shaft 41.

[0034] Referring to Figures 4 - 6, a positioning shaft 32 is fixedly arranged at the connection of two adjacent pedals 3, and the two positioning shafts 32 are movably connected through a sleeve plate 33. The horizontal length of the positioning groove 21 is not less than the combined length of each connecting shaft 31. By arranging the positioning shafts 32 between two adjacent pedals 3, when the pedals 3 are in an overall folded state, the two adjacent pedals 3 can be prevented from being scattered under the connection of the sleeve plate 33, improving the overall stability and convenience of the device. At the same time, the folded pedals 3 reduce the contact area with the outside world and decrease the probability of impurity adhesion.

[0035] Refer to Figures 5 - 7 , a reinforcing plate 43 is fixedly arranged between the two positioning plates 2, and a discharge groove 44 is formed on the reinforcing plate 43. The width of the discharge groove 44 is not less than the width of the pedal 3. By arranging the reinforcing plate 43 between the positioning plates 2, when the staff needs to remove the pedal 3, they only need to adjust the positioning plate 2 to the maximum elongation, and then the staff can push the pedal 3 in the reverse direction to discharge it from the discharge groove 44.

[0036] Refer to Figures 5 - 7 , a cross plate 53 is fixedly arranged on the fixed plate 5, a guide plate 54 is fixedly arranged at the end of the cross plate 53, a guide groove 541 is formed on the guide plate 54, the connecting shaft 31 is slidably connected with the guide groove 541, and the length of the guide groove 541 is not less than the length of the adjusting plate 52. By arranging the cross plate 53 on the fixed plate 5 and the guide plate 54 on the cross plate 53, during the movement of the positioning plate 2, the folding angle of the pedal 3 can be restricted through the guide groove 541.

[0037] Refer to Figures 6 - 8 , pulley wheels 511 are fixedly arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the same side of the two connecting rods 51, and the two pulley wheels 511 are connected by a belt drive. By arranging the pulley wheels 511 on the outer peripheral surfaces of the two connecting rods 51, it is ensured that the two connecting rods 51 can rotate synchronously, thereby ensuring that the positioning plate 2 is in a horizontal state.

[0038] Refer to Figures 2 - 4 , an inclined plate 55 is fixedly arranged on the fixed plate 5, a cleaning roller 56 is rotatably arranged between the two inclined plates 55, a plurality of uniformly arranged spray holes 561 are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the cleaning roller 56, and a transmission unit for controlling the rotation of the cleaning roller 56 is arranged on the fixed plate 5. By arranging the inclined plate 55 on the fixed plate 5, the staff can clean the pedal 3 by adjusting the rotation of the cleaning roller 56, ensuring the cleanliness of the device.

[0039] Refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 6 and Figure 8, the transmission unit includes a load-carrying plate 531 fixedly arranged on the cross plate 53. A shaft body 532 is rotatably arranged on the load-carrying plate 531. A gear 533 is fixedly arranged at the upper end of the shaft body 532. A tooth disc 57 meshing with the gear 533 is fixedly arranged on the cleaning roller 56. By means of the load-carrying plate 531 arranged on the cross plate 53, when the shaft body 532 rotates, the gear 533 fixedly arranged on the shaft body 532 rotates, and the rotating gear 533 can drive the tooth disc 57 meshing with it to rotate, thereby realizing the adjustment of the cleaning angle of the cleaning roller 56.

[0040] Refer to Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 , an adjusting shaft 534 is fixedly arranged at the other end of the shaft body 532. A sliding groove 5341 is formed on the outer peripheral surface of the adjusting shaft 534, and the connecting shaft 31 is slidably connected with the sliding groove 5341. By means of the sliding groove 5341 arranged on the adjusting shaft 534, it is realized that the adjusting shaft 534 can be axially driven to rotate by the sliding groove 5341 during the movement of the connecting shaft 31.

[0041] Refer to Figures 1 - 3 , an anti-oxidation film is provided on the upper end surface of the pedal 3, and the pedal 3 is made of PVC material with strong toughness. By setting the pedal 3 to be made of PVC material with strong toughness, it is ensured that the pedal 3 will not break when people use the pedal 3.

[0042] Refer to Figures 6 - 8 , the sliding groove 5341 is arc-shaped, and the height difference of the sliding groove 5341 is equal to the length of the guiding groove 541. By setting the sliding groove 5341 to be arc-shaped, it is ensured that the adjusting shaft 534 can be axially driven to rotate during the up and down movement of the connecting shaft 31.

[0043] The specific solution of this scheme is as follows: When the staff uses the device, first install the device at a suitable position on the vehicle. Through the connecting rod 51 arranged between the two fixing plates 5, when the staff uses the device, first control the connecting rod 51 to rotate. The rotating connecting rod 51 can drive the positioning plate 2 to contract through the adjusting plate 52. And during the contraction of the positioning plate 2, through the guiding plate 54 on the cross plate 53, it is realized that during the movement of the positioning plate 2, the guiding groove 541 can horizontally limit the connecting shaft 31 on the pedal 3, so that the contracted pedal 3 is arranged in a folded shape. The cross plate 53 arranged on the fixing plate 5 and the guiding plate 54 arranged on the cross plate 53 realize that during the movement of the positioning plate 2, the folding angle of the pedal 3 can be limited through the guiding groove 541. Through the inclined plate 55 arranged on the fixing plate 5, it is realized that the staff can rotate the cleaning roller 56 to clean the pedal 3, ensuring the cleanliness of the device. The load-bearing plate 531 arranged on the cross plate 53, when the shaft body 532 rotates, the gear 533 fixedly arranged on the shaft body 532 rotates, and the rotating gear 533 can drive the toothed disc 57 meshing with it to rotate, thereby realizing the adjustment of the cleaning angle of the cleaning roller 56.

[0044] Those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the discussion of any embodiment above is only exemplary. Under the idea of the present invention, the technical features in the above embodiments or different embodiments can also be combined, and the steps can be implemented in any order. There are many other variations in different aspects of the present invention as described above, and they are not provided in detail for the sake of brevity.

[0045] The present invention aims to cover all such substitutions, modifications, and variations that fall within the broad scope of the appended claims. Therefore, any omissions, modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electric automatic telescopic pedal for a vehicle, comprising a connecting plate (1), characterized in that: The connection plates (1) are fixedly provided with positioning plates (2) in the horizontal direction, and the two positioning plates (2) are fixedly provided with extension plates (4), and a pedal (3) is slidably provided between the two positioning plates (2); A positioning groove (21) is provided on the side wall of the positioning plate (2); a connecting shaft (31) is fixedly provided on the pedal (3); the connecting shaft (31) is movably connected to the positioning plate (2); and the extension plate (4) is provided with a control unit for controlling the retraction of the pedal (3); The control unit comprises a fixed plate (5) rotatably connected to the extension plate (4); a connecting rod (51) is rotatably provided between the two fixed plates (5); an adjustment plate (52) is fixedly provided on the connecting rod (51); a positioning hole (42) is provided on the extension plate (4); a rotating shaft (41) is rotatably provided on the positioning hole (42); and the adjustment plate (52) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (41); A transverse plate (53) is fixedly provided on the fixed plate (5), a guide plate (54) is fixedly provided on the end of the transverse plate (53), a guide groove (541) is provided on the guide plate (54), the connecting shaft (31) is slidably connected to the guide groove (541), and the length of the guide groove (541) is not less than the length of the adjusting plate (52); An inclined plate (55) is fixedly provided on the fixed plate (5), a cleaning roller (56) is rotatably provided between the two inclined plates (55), a plurality of evenly arranged spray holes (561) are provided on the outer circumference of the cleaning roller (56), and a transmission unit for controlling the rotation of the cleaning roller (56) is provided on the fixed plate (5); The transmission unit comprises a carrier plate (531) fixedly arranged on the transverse plate (53), a shaft (532) rotatably arranged on the carrier plate (531), a gear (533) fixedly arranged on the upper end of the shaft (532), and a toothed disc (57) meshing with the gear (533) fixedly arranged on the cleaning roller (56).

2. The electric automatic telescopic pedal for a car according to claim 1, characterized in that: A positioning shaft (32) is fixedly provided at the connection point of two adjacent pedals (3), and the two positioning shafts (32) are movably connected via a sleeve plate (33), and the horizontal length of the positioning groove (21) is not less than the combined length of each connecting shaft (31).

3. The electric automatic telescopic pedal for a car according to claim 1, characterized in that: A reinforcement plate (43) is fixedly arranged between the two positioning plates (2), and a discharge trough (44) is provided on the reinforcement plate (43), wherein the width of the discharge trough (44) is not less than the width of the pedal (3).

4. The electric automatic telescopic pedal for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: A pulley (511) is fixedly arranged on the outer circumference of the same side of the two connecting rods (51), and the two pulleys (511) are connected via a belt transmission.

5. The electric automatic telescopic pedal for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: An adjustment shaft (534) is fixedly arranged on the other end of the shaft body (532); a sliding groove (5341) is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the adjustment shaft (534); and the connecting shaft (31) is slidably connected to the sliding groove (5341).

6. The electric automatic telescopic pedal for a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: An anti-oxidation film is provided on the upper end surface of the pedal (3), and the pedal (3) is made of a PVC material with high toughness.

7. The electric automatic telescopic pedal for a vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that: The slide groove (5341) is arranged in an arc shape, and the height difference of the slide groove (5341) is equal to the length of the guide groove (541).

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