Expandable pedal structure of electric scooter

Abstract

The extensible pedal structure of the electric scooter comprises a pedal seat, an upward open groove is formed in the middle of the pedal seat, a plurality of second mounting holes are formed in the bottom of the open groove in the horizontal direction and the vertical direction respectively, second springs are fixedly mounted at the bottoms of the second mounting holes, and the other ends of the second springs are fixedly connected with a second mounting seat; the end, connected with the second spring, of the second installation base extends into the second installation hole, and the main pedal is fixedly installed at one end of the top of the second installation base and connected with the peripheral edge of the open groove in a contact mode. The expansion pedals are installed on the two sides of the main pedal in a turnover mode through the hinges, and the expansion pedals are turned to the two sides of the main pedal, so that the overall space of the electric scooter is increased, the activity space of a rider is increased, and the rider can conveniently move the feet to adjust the posture; the fatigue of a rider due to the fact that the posture cannot be adjusted during long-time riding is avoided, riding is more comfortable, and long-time riding is facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electric scooter technology, specifically to an expandable pedal structure for an electric scooter. Background Technology

[0002] Electric scooters are a new type of skateboarding product following traditional skateboards. Electric scooters are very energy-efficient, charge quickly, and have a long range. They are also aesthetically pleasing, easy to operate, and safer to ride. They are definitely a perfect choice for those who like convenience and add more fun to their lives.

[0003] Common electric scooters use a straight-bar pedal structure, which effectively saves the overall space occupied by the scooter. However, the straight-bar pedal structure also results in less room for the rider to move. When standing with both feet side by side, it is difficult to move the feet to adjust the posture. Especially during long rides, riders often maintain the same posture for a long time, which can easily cause fatigue, affect comfort, and is not conducive to riding. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an expandable pedal structure for electric scooters to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an expandable pedal structure for an electric scooter to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] An expandable pedal structure for an electric scooter includes: a pedal seat, wherein an upward slot is provided in the middle of the pedal seat, and multiple mounting holes are provided in the horizontal and vertical directions at the bottom of the slot, a spring is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting holes, and a mounting base is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring, with the mounting base extending into the mounting hole at the end connected to the spring.

[0007] A main pedal is fixedly installed at one end of the top of the mounting base 2. The main pedal is in contact with the perimeter of the slot, and the top of the main pedal extends out of the slot. Two mounting slots are provided on the left and right sides of the slot, and a hinge is rotatably installed in the mounting slot.

[0008] Extended pedals are installed on both sides of the main pedal. The extended pedals have a second mounting slot on the same side as the mounting slot. The extended pedals are connected to the main pedal by a hinge, and the hinge is located in the first mounting slot and the second mounting slot.

[0009] As a further aspect of the present invention: a slot is provided at the middle position of the front and rear ends of the pedal seat, and two fixing holes penetrating the slot are provided on the front and rear sides of the pedal seat.

[0010] As a further aspect of the present invention, the upper and lower sides of the extended pedal and the upper surface of the main pedal are respectively provided with multiple anti-slip grooves.

[0011] As a further aspect of the present invention: handles are fixedly connected to the front and rear end surfaces of the extended pedal, and the handles are placed outside the slot.

[0012] As a further aspect of the present invention: two magnetic grooves are provided on the front and rear sides of the upper surface of the main pedal, and a magnetic block that matches and is inserted into the magnetic groove is fixedly installed on the surface of the extended pedal.

[0013] As a further aspect of the present invention: two sliders are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the main pedal, and the left and right sides of the pedal seat are respectively provided with sliding holes for sliding insertion with the sliders.

[0014] As a further embodiment of the present invention: two mounting holes are respectively provided on the upper surfaces of the left and right sides of the pedal seat. A spring is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting hole, and a mounting base is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring. The mounting base extends into the mounting hole at the end connected to the spring.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0016] This invention features a main pedal installed within a slot and fixed to a mounting base. The mounting base is elastically connected to the mounting hole via a spring, providing excellent shock absorption and cushioning for the rider, thus improving riding comfort. Furthermore, extended pedals are installed on both sides of the main pedal via hinges. Flipping these extended pedals to the sides of the main pedal increases the overall space of the electric scooter, allowing the rider more room to move their feet and adjust their posture. This avoids fatigue from prolonged riding without the ability to adjust posture, making riding more comfortable and conducive to extended periods of riding. The flipped extended pedals rest against the mounting base with the spring, providing excellent shock absorption and support. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the expandable pedal structure for an electric scooter.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the unfolded extension pedal in the expandable pedal structure of an electric scooter.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a top view of the extended pedals in the expandable pedal structure of an electric scooter after they have been extended.

[0020] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the footrest structure in the expandable footrest structure of an electric scooter.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the installation of spring one and spring two in the expandable pedal structure of an electric scooter.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the extended pedal structure in the expandable pedal structure of an electric scooter.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the main pedal in the expandable pedal structure of an electric scooter.

[0024] Figure 8 for Figure 7 An enlarged schematic diagram of structure A in the middle.

[0025] In the diagram: 1-Pedal seat, 2-Slot, 3-Fixing hole, 4-Extension pedal, 5-Anti-slip groove, 6-Mounting seat one, 7-Sliding hole, 8-Slider, 9-Main pedal, 10-Magnetic groove, 11-Mounting groove one, 12-Magnetic block, 13-Mounting hole one, 14-Slot, 15-Mounting seat two, 16-Spring one, 17-Mounting hole two, 18-Spring two, 19-Mounting groove two, 20-Handle, 21-Hinge. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.

[0027] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.

[0028] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed embodiments. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented even without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, and elements well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.

[0029] Example 1

[0030] Please see Figure 1-8 An expandable pedal structure for an electric scooter includes: a pedal seat 1, a main pedal 9, and an extension pedal 4.

[0031] Specifically, the pedal seat 1 has an upward-facing slot 14 at its center. Multiple mounting holes 17 are provided at the bottom of the slot 14 in both the horizontal and vertical directions. A spring 18 is fixedly installed at the bottom of each mounting hole 17. A mounting base 15 is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring 18. The mounting base 15 extends into the mounting hole 17 at its connection point with the spring 18. A main pedal 9 is fixedly installed at one top end of the mounting base 15. The main pedal 9 is in contact with the edges of the slot 14, and its top extends out of the slot 14. Two mounting slots 11 are provided on the left and right sides of the slot 14. A hinge 21 is rotatably installed in each mounting slot 11. Extended pedals 4 are installed on both sides of the main pedal 9. Each extended pedal 4 has a mounting slot 19 on the same side as the mounting slots 11. The extended pedal 4 and the main pedal 9 are connected by a hinge 21 in a flip-type manner, with the hinge 21 located within both the mounting slots 11 and 19.

[0032] Preferably, in this embodiment, a slot 2 is provided at the middle position of the front and rear ends of the pedal seat 1, and two fixing holes 3 penetrating the slot 2 are provided on the front and rear sides of the pedal seat 1, respectively. The slot 2 and the fixing holes 3 are used to realize the installation of the expandable pedal structure.

[0033] Preferably, in this embodiment, the upper and lower sides of the extended pedal 4 and the upper surface of the main pedal 9 are provided with multiple anti-slip grooves 5. When the rider steps on the anti-slip grooves 5, it can play a good anti-slip role and prevent the rider from slipping and causing danger during riding.

[0034] It should be specifically explained that: by setting the main pedal 9 and installing it in the slot 14, and fixing it to the mounting base 15, the mounting base 15 is elastically connected to the mounting hole 17 by the spring 18, which provides a good shock absorption and cushioning effect during the rider's ride, improving the rider's riding comfort. In addition, the extension pedals 4 are installed on both sides of the main pedal 9 by hinges 21. By flipping the extension pedals 4 to both sides of the main pedal 9, the overall space of the electric scooter is increased, which increases the rider's own movement space, making it easier to move the feet to adjust the posture. This avoids the fatigue of the rider not being able to adjust the posture during long rides, making the ride more comfortable and conducive to long-term riding.

[0035] Example 2

[0036] Please see Figure 1-8 An expandable pedal structure for an electric scooter includes: a pedal seat 1, a main pedal 9, and an extension pedal 4.

[0037] Specifically, the pedal seat 1 has an upward-facing slot 14 at its center. Multiple mounting holes 17 are provided at the bottom of the slot 14 in both the horizontal and vertical directions. A spring 18 is fixedly installed at the bottom of each mounting hole 17. A mounting base 15 is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring 18. The mounting base 15 extends into the mounting hole 17 at its connection point with the spring 18. A main pedal 9 is fixedly installed at one top end of the mounting base 15. The main pedal 9 is in contact with the edges of the slot 14, and its top extends out of the slot 14. Two mounting slots 11 are provided on the left and right sides of the slot 14. A hinge 21 is rotatably installed in each mounting slot 11. Extended pedals 4 are installed on both sides of the main pedal 9. Each extended pedal 4 has a mounting slot 19 on the same side as the mounting slots 11. The extended pedal 4 and the main pedal 9 are connected by a hinge 21 in a flip-type manner, with the hinge 21 located within both the mounting slots 11 and 19.

[0038] Preferably, in this embodiment, a slot 2 is provided at the middle position of the front and rear ends of the pedal seat 1, and two fixing holes 3 penetrating the slot 2 are provided on the front and rear sides of the pedal seat 1, respectively. The slot 2 and the fixing holes 3 are used to realize the installation of the expandable pedal structure.

[0039] Preferably, in this embodiment, the upper and lower sides of the extended pedal 4 and the upper surface of the main pedal 9 are provided with multiple anti-slip grooves 5. When the rider steps on the anti-slip grooves 5, it can play a good anti-slip role and prevent the rider from slipping and causing danger during riding.

[0040] Preferably, in this embodiment, handles 20 are fixedly connected to the front and rear end surfaces of the extended pedal 4, and the handles 20 are placed outside the slot 14.

[0041] Preferably, in this embodiment, two magnetic grooves 10 are provided on the front and rear sides of the upper surface of the main pedal 9, and a magnetic block 12 that matches and plugs into the magnetic groove 10 is fixedly installed on the surface of the extension pedal 4.

[0042] Preferably, in this embodiment, two sliders 8 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the main pedal 9, and the left and right sides of the pedal seat 1 are respectively provided with sliding holes 7 that slide into the sliders 8. The sliders 8 and the sliding holes 7 can play a good limiting role and prevent the main pedal 9 from popping out of the pedal seat 1.

[0043] It should be specifically explained that: by providing two magnetic slots 10 on the front and rear sides of the upper surface of the main pedal 9, and fixing magnetic blocks 12 that match and plug into the magnetic slots 10 on the surface of the extension pedal 4, the extension pedal 4 can be well fixed on the upper surface of the main pedal 9 when it is not flipped, preventing the extension pedal 4 from shaking and causing danger during riding. In addition, handles 20 are fixedly connected to the front and rear ends of the extension pedal 4, which makes it easy to flip the extension pedal 4, which is both labor-saving and convenient.

[0044] Example 3

[0045] Please see Figure 1-8 An expandable pedal structure for an electric scooter includes: a pedal seat 1, a main pedal 9, and an extension pedal 4.

[0046] Specifically, the pedal seat 1 has an upward-facing slot 14 at its center. Multiple mounting holes 17 are provided at the bottom of the slot 14 in both the horizontal and vertical directions. A spring 18 is fixedly installed at the bottom of each mounting hole 17. A mounting base 15 is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring 18. The mounting base 15 extends into the mounting hole 17 at its connection point with the spring 18. A main pedal 9 is fixedly installed at one top end of the mounting base 15. The main pedal 9 is in contact with the edges of the slot 14, and its top extends out of the slot 14. Two mounting slots 11 are provided on the left and right sides of the slot 14. A hinge 21 is rotatably installed in each mounting slot 11. Extended pedals 4 are installed on both sides of the main pedal 9. Each extended pedal 4 has a mounting slot 19 on the same side as the mounting slots 11. The extended pedal 4 and the main pedal 9 are connected by a hinge 21 in a flip-type manner, with the hinge 21 located within both the mounting slots 11 and 19.

[0047] Preferably, in this embodiment, a slot 2 is provided at the middle position of the front and rear ends of the pedal seat 1, and two fixing holes 3 penetrating the slot 2 are provided on the front and rear sides of the pedal seat 1, respectively. The slot 2 and the fixing holes 3 are used to realize the installation of the expandable pedal structure.

[0048] Preferably, in this embodiment, the upper and lower sides of the extended pedal 4 and the upper surface of the main pedal 9 are provided with multiple anti-slip grooves 5. When the rider steps on the anti-slip grooves 5, it can play a good anti-slip role and prevent the rider from slipping and causing danger during riding.

[0049] Preferably, in this embodiment, handles 20 are fixedly connected to the front and rear end surfaces of the extended pedal 4, and the handles 20 are placed outside the slot 14.

[0050] Preferably, in this embodiment, two magnetic grooves 10 are provided on the front and rear sides of the upper surface of the main pedal 9, and a magnetic block 12 that matches and plugs into the magnetic groove 10 is fixedly installed on the surface of the extension pedal 4.

[0051] Preferably, in this embodiment, two sliders 8 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the main pedal 9, and the left and right sides of the pedal seat 1 are respectively provided with sliding holes 7 that slide into the sliders 8. The sliders 8 and the sliding holes 7 can play a good limiting role and prevent the main pedal 9 from popping out of the pedal seat 1.

[0052] Preferably, in this embodiment, the upper surfaces of the left and right sides of the pedal seat 1 are respectively provided with two mounting holes 13. A spring 16 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting hole 13, and a mounting base 6 is fixedly connected to the other end of the spring 16. The mounting base 6 extends into the mounting hole 13 at the end connected to the spring 16.

[0053] It should be specifically noted that after the extended pedal 4 is flipped and ridden, the flipped extended pedal 4 rests against the mounting seat 6 on which the spring-16 is installed, which can play a good role in shock absorption and support.

[0054] It should be noted that: by setting up the main pedal 9 and installing it in the slot 14, and fixing it to the mounting base 15, the present invention provides a good shock absorption and cushioning effect during riding, improving the rider's riding comfort. Furthermore, the extension pedals 4 are installed on both sides of the main pedal 9 by hinges 21. By flipping the extension pedals 4 to the sides of the main pedal 9, the overall space of the electric scooter is increased, increasing the rider's own movement space and making it easier to move the feet to adjust the posture. This avoids the fatigue of not being able to adjust the posture during long rides, making riding more comfortable and conducive to long-term riding. In addition, the extended pedals 4, after being flipped, rest against the mounting base 6 with spring 16, which can play a good role in shock absorption and support.

[0055] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within the present invention.

[0056] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An expandable pedal structure for an electric scooter, characterized in that, include: The pedal seat (1) has an upward slot (14) at the middle position. Multiple mounting holes (17) are provided at the bottom of the slot (14) in the horizontal and vertical directions respectively. A spring (18) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting hole (17). The other end of the spring (18) is fixedly connected to a mounting base (15). The mounting base (15) extends into the mounting hole (17) at the end connected to the spring (18). The main pedal (9) is fixedly installed at one end of the top of the mounting base (15). The main pedal (9) is in contact with the periphery of the slot (14), and the top of the main pedal (9) extends out of the slot (14). Two mounting slots (11) are provided on the left and right sides outside the slot (14), and a hinge (21) is rotatably installed in the mounting slot (11). Extended pedals (4) are installed on both sides of the main pedal (9). The extended pedals (4) have a second mounting slot (19) on the same side as the first mounting slot (11). The extended pedals (4) and the main pedal (9) are connected by a hinge (21) in a flip-type manner, and the hinge (21) is located in the first mounting slot (11) and the second mounting slot (19).

2. The expandable pedal structure of the electric scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pedal seat (1) has a slot (2) at the middle position of the front and rear ends, and two fixing holes (3) through the slot (2) are provided on the front and rear sides of the pedal seat (1).

3. The expandable pedal structure of the electric scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper and lower sides of the extended pedal (4) and the upper surface of the main pedal (9) are provided with multiple anti-slip grooves (5).

4. The expandable pedal structure of the electric scooter according to claim 3, characterized in that, The front and rear ends of the extended pedal (4) are respectively fixedly connected to handles (20), and the handles (20) are placed outside the slot (14).

5. The expandable pedal structure of the electric scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main pedal (9) has two magnetic slots (10) on the front and rear sides of its upper surface, and the extended pedal (4) has a magnetic block (12) that matches and plugs into the magnetic slot (10).

6. The expandable pedal structure of the electric scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two sliders (8) are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the main pedal (9), and the left and right sides of the pedal seat (1) are respectively provided with sliding holes (7) that slide into the sliders (8).

7. The expandable pedal structure of the electric scooter according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper surfaces of the left and right sides of the pedal seat (1) are provided with two mounting holes (13). A spring (16) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting hole (13). The other end of the spring (16) is fixedly connected to a mounting seat (6). The mounting seat (6) extends into the mounting hole (13) at the end connected to the spring (16).

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