Footrest for a support mechanism and child carrier

Abstract

A footrest device for a supporting mechanism and a child carrier, wherein the footrest device for the supporting mechanism comprises a pedal portion, a connecting portion, a locking portion, the connecting portion is arranged around the supporting mechanism and is used to connect the pedal portion to the supporting mechanism, the locking portion is arranged on the connecting portion, the locking portion has a locking position for locking the footrest device to the supporting mechanism and a release position for releasing the footrest device from the supporting mechanism, the locking position and the release position of the locking portion are triggered by pivoting of the pedal portion relative to the connecting portion, the pedal portion has an unfolded position and a folded position, or the pedal portion is detachably connected to the supporting mechanism. According to the footrest device for the supporting mechanism and the child carrier, the child can place the feet on the footrest device when riding, which greatly improves the riding experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a foot pedal device for a support mechanism and a child vehicle equipped with the foot pedal device. Background Technology

[0002] Child vehicles, such as child safety seats, are carriers specifically designed for children. Children are typically restrained within these vehicles to enhance their safety. To prevent the safety seat from rolling over during a collision and to reduce forward displacement during a crash, child vehicles often also include a support mechanism that extends from the front of the seat and is secured to the underside of the vehicle.

[0003] However, most commercially available car seats with support mechanisms do not have footrests, leaving children's feet dangling during the ride, significantly reducing their comfort. Furthermore, some regulations explicitly limit the width of car seat support mechanisms to less than 200mm, which also complicates the installation of footrests. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this application is to provide a foot pedal device for a support mechanism and a child vehicle equipped with the foot pedal device, which allows children to place their feet on the foot pedal device while riding, greatly improving the riding experience. At the same time, the support mechanism equipped with the foot pedal device also meets some regulatory requirements regarding a width of less than 200mm.

[0005] Therefore, according to one aspect of this application, a foot pedal device for a support mechanism is provided, comprising: a pedal portion; a connecting portion, circumferentially disposed on the support mechanism and used to connect the pedal portion to the support mechanism; and a locking portion disposed on the connecting portion, the locking portion having a locking position for locking the foot pedal device to the support mechanism, and a releasing position for releasing the foot pedal device from the support mechanism, wherein the locking position and the releasing position of the locking portion are triggered by pivoting the pedal portion relative to the connecting portion, wherein the pedal portion has an unfolded position and a folded position, or the pedal portion is detachably connected to the support mechanism.

[0006] According to one embodiment, the pedal portion includes a movable plate and a fixed plate pivotally connected to each other, such that the movable plate can pivot relative to the fixed plate about a first pivot axis.

[0007] According to one embodiment, the connecting portion includes a first connecting seat and a second connecting seat that fasten to each other. Both the first connecting seat and the second connecting seat include a fastening structure and a pivoting structure. The fastening structure of the first connecting seat and the fastening structure of the second connecting seat are fixedly fastened to each other or detachably fastened to encircle the support mechanism by fastening members.

[0008] According to one embodiment, the pivot structure of the first connecting seat is pivotally connected to the fixed plate via a first pivot seat, and the pivot structure of the second connecting seat is pivotally connected to the fixed plate via a second pivot seat, thereby the fixed plate can pivot relative to the connecting portion about a second pivot axis, the second pivot axis being defined by the center line connecting the first pivot seat and the second pivot seat and perpendicular to the first pivot axis.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the foot pedal device further includes a clamping portion connected to the connecting portion, the clamping portion having: a clamping position for clamping the foot pedal device to the support mechanism, and a releasing position for disassembling the foot pedal device from the support mechanism.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the clamping portion includes: an inner clamping member pivotally connected to the connecting portion via a first pivot; and an outer clamping member pivotally connected to the connecting portion via a second pivot. In the clamping position, the inner clamping member pivots relative to the connecting portion about the first pivot along a first direction, and the outer clamping member pivots relative to the connecting portion about the second pivot along a second direction different from the first direction, and the outer clamping member presses against the outside of the inner clamping member and locks itself to the connecting portion.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the locking part includes: a locking member disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the connecting part opposite to the support mechanism; in the locked position, the locking member extends out of the inner peripheral surface to press against the outer side wall of the support mechanism; in the unlocked position, the locking member retracts to the inner peripheral surface; a mounting member fixedly connected to the locking member and connected to the connecting part; and a fixing member, one end of the fixing member being connected to the locking member via the mounting member, and the other end of the fixing member being connected to the pedal part.

[0012] According to one embodiment, the locking member has a locking protrusion on the side opposite to the support mechanism. In the locked position, the locking protrusion extends out of the inner circumferential surface of the connecting portion to press against the outer side wall of the support mechanism. In the unlocked position, the locking protrusion retracts into the inner circumferential surface.

[0013] According to one embodiment, the end face of the connecting part opposite to the pedal part is provided with a rotating groove and a connecting hole. The fixing member includes a limiting member and a fastener. The limiting member cooperates with the rotating groove and passes through the rotating groove to connect with the pedal part. The fastener passes through the connecting hole to connect with the pedal part. By rotating the pedal part, the limiting member can be triggered to slide in the rotating groove, thereby driving the locking member to rotate.

[0014] According to another aspect of this application, a child vehicle is also provided, comprising: a seat body for carrying a child;

[0015] A base is disposed below the seat body; a support mechanism is pivotally connected to the base to have an unfolded position and a folded position, wherein the support mechanism is provided with a foot pedal device as described above.

[0016] According to this application, the support mechanism of the child vehicle is equipped with a footrest, allowing children to place their feet on the footrest while riding. The height of the footrest can be adjusted to accommodate children of different ages and heights, improving riding comfort. Furthermore, the footrest is foldable or detachable, thus meeting regulatory requirements regarding the width of the support structure. The support mechanism with the footrest according to this application is also very simple to operate. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings are included herein to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and form a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate embodiments of the invention and, together with the following description, serve to illustrate the concept of the invention.

[0018] In the attached diagram:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a child vehicle according to this application;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the folded support mechanism of the child vehicle according to this application;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support mechanism for a child vehicle according to this application;

[0022] Figure 4 and Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the foot pedal device of a child vehicle according to this application;

[0023] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the foot pedal mechanism of a child vehicle according to this application;

[0024] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram showing the foot pedal device of a child vehicle according to the present application, wherein the movable plate of the foot pedal device is in a folded position;

[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the foot pedal device of the child vehicle according to this application after it has been folded up;

[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting part and locking part of the child vehicle according to this application;

[0027] Figure 10 and Figure 11 These are schematic diagrams showing the locking part of the child vehicle according to this application in locked and unlocked states, respectively. Figure 10 It is along Figure 3 A partial sectional view of line AA in the diagram;

[0028] Figure 12 and Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the foot pedal device according to another embodiment of the child vehicle of this application;

[0029] Figure 14 and Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram showing the clamping part of the foot pedal device according to another embodiment; and

[0030] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram showing the clamping state of the clamping part of the foot pedal device according to another embodiment.

[0031] List of reference numerals in attached diagrams:

[0032] 1: Child vehicles

[0033] 10: Seat body

[0034] 20: Base

[0035] 30: Supporting Institutions

[0036] 100: Support tube

[0037] 110: First support pipe

[0038] 111: First end 112: Second end

[0039] 120: Second support pipe

[0040] 121: First end 122: Second end

[0041] 130: Union Seat

[0042] 200: Support foot

[0043] 300: Foot pedal device

[0044] 310: Pedal section

[0045] 312: Movable plate; 3122: Movable plate lug; 3122a: Pivot shaft

[0046] 314: Fixing plate; 3142: Fixing plate lug; 3142a: Pivot hole

[0047] 315: Foot Mat

[0048] 316: Decorative pad

[0049] 320: Connecting part

[0050] 321: First Connector

[0051] 3211: Snap-fit ​​structure; 3211a: Snap-fit ​​component

[0052] 3212: Pivot structure; 3212a: Rotating groove; 3212b: Connecting hole

[0053] 3213: Locking Rib

[0054] 322: Second connecting seat

[0055] 3221: Snap-fit ​​structure

[0056] 3222: Pivot structure; 3222a: Rotating groove; 3222b: Connecting hole

[0057] 325: First Pivot

[0058] 326: Second Pivot

[0059] 327: Inner circumferential surface

[0060] 330: Locking Unit

[0061] 331: Locking component; 3311: Locking protrusion; 3312: Mounting protrusion

[0062] 332: Mounting component; 3321: Mounting slot

[0063] 333: Fixing component; 3331: Limiting component; 3332: Fastener.

[0064] 340: First pivot

[0065] 350: Second pivot

[0066] 360°: Clamping part

[0067] 361: Internal clamping component; 3611: Receiving groove; 3612: Clamping pad

[0068] 362: External clamping component; 3621: Locking hook; 3622: Operating groove

[0069] L1: First pivot axis

[0070] L2: Second pivot axis Detailed Implementation

[0071] In the following, exemplary embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although this disclosure is open to various modifications and alternatives, specific embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the drawings. However, this disclosure should not be construed as limiting itself to the embodiments set forth herein, but rather, this disclosure is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives that fall within the spirit and scope of the embodiments.

[0072] For ease of description, the detailed description below refers mainly to child safety seats, but the foot pedal device according to this application can also be applied to other child vehicles.

[0073] The child vehicle 1 includes a seat body 10, a base 20, and a support mechanism 30. The seat body 10 is connected to the base 20, and the support mechanism 30 is disposed on the base. The support mechanism 30 includes a support tube 100 and support feet 200 disposed at the bottom of the support tube 100. Figure 1 As shown, taking a child safety seat as an example, the child vehicle 1 includes a seat body 10 for carrying a child, providing safety protection during vehicle operation; a base 20 is provided below the seat body 10, and the base 20 is mounted on the car seat; to prevent the safety seat from flipping over in the event of a collision and to reduce the forward displacement of the safety seat during a collision, a support mechanism 30 is pivotally connected below the base 20. The support mechanism 30 extends from the front end of the safety vehicle 1 and is fixed to the bottom of the car via support feet 200, providing more stable support for the child vehicle 1. To address the problem of children not being able to place their feet while riding, a footrest device 300 is connected to the support mechanism 30 according to this application.

[0074] In one embodiment, the foot pedal device 300 is disposed on the support tube 100 of the support mechanism 30. In one embodiment, as... Figure 1 As shown, the foot pedal device 300 is mounted on the support tube 100 of the support mechanism 30.

[0075] In one embodiment, the foot pedal 300 can slide up and down along the support tube 100 of the support mechanism 30 to adjust its position, thereby facilitating the use by children of different ages and heights. In another embodiment, the foot pedal 300 can steplessly adjust its height along the support tube 100. That is, the foot pedal 300 can be adjusted to any height along the support tube 100.

[0076] Combined with reference Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, when not in use, the support mechanism 30, along with the foot pedal device 300 mounted thereon, can be folded under the base to save space and facilitate storage. Further, the support tube 100 includes a first support tube 110 and a second support tube 120, which are sleeved together. For example, the first support tube 110 and the second support tube 120 are sleeved together via a coupling seat 130. The first support tube 110 can be stored inside the second support tube 120, or the second support tube 120 can be stored inside the first support tube 110. This further shortens the length of the support tube 100 during storage, facilitating folding. According to an embodiment not shown, a storage groove can be provided at the bottom of the base 20 to accommodate the folded support tube 100 and part of the foot pedal device 300, thereby reducing the overall height of the folded child vehicle. Figure 3 In the illustrated embodiment, the first end 111 of the first support tube 110 is pivotally connected to the base 20, the second end of the first support tube 110 is sleeved on the first end 121 of the second support tube 120 via a connecting seat 130, and the second end 122 of the second support tube 120 is connected to the support foot 200. However, this is not a limitation; the support tube 100 can also be a three-section adjustable support tube. The foot pedal device 300 can be sleeved on the upper first support tube 110 or on the lower second support tube 120.

[0077] Next, refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 ,and Figure 6 The specific structure of the foot pedal device 300 is further described.

[0078] The foot pedal device 300 according to an embodiment includes a pedal portion 310 and a connecting portion 320. The pedal portion 310 is for placing the left and right feet of the rider. The pedal portion 310 is connected to the support tube 100 via the connecting portion 320. For example, the pedal portion 310 can be slidably disposed on the support tube 110 via the connecting portion 320 to adjust the height of the pedal portion 310.

[0079] In one embodiment, in conjunction with reference Figure 3 As shown, the connecting portion 320 is circumferentially disposed around the support tube 100, for example, around the outer periphery of the first support tube 110. In one embodiment, specifically, as shown... Figure 4 As shown, the footrest 310 may include left and right portions for placing the rider's left and right feet respectively. The footrest 310 may surround the left, front, and right sides of the connecting portion 320. The portion of the footrest 310 facing the front of the child vehicle may be wider than the portion facing the rear of the child vehicle, thereby providing sufficient space for the rider's feet.

[0080] In one embodiment, reference is made to Figure 5As shown, a foot pad 315 is provided on the upper surface of the pedal portion 310, and a decorative pad 316 is provided above the foot pad 315. The decorative pad 316 is usually formed of a flexible material and has a certain degree of flexibility and anti-slip properties. Alternatively, a groove matching the shape of the foot pad 315 and the decorative pad 316 can be formed on the upper surface of the pedal portion 310 to make the foot pad 315 and the decorative pad 316 fit more closely.

[0081] In one embodiment, the pedal portion 310 further includes a movable plate 312 and a fixed plate 314 pivotally connected to each other. (Referring to reference...) Figure 6 In the embodiment shown, the movable plate 312 is provided with a movable plate lug 3122, and the fixed plate 314 is provided with a fixed plate lug 3142. A pivot hole 3142a is formed in the fixed plate lug 3142. A pivot shaft 3122a passing through the movable plate lug 3122 passes through the pivot hole 3142a of the fixed plate lug 3142, thereby pivotally connecting the fixed plate 314 and the movable plate 312. This allows the movable plate 312 to rotate relative to the fixed plate 314 around a first pivot axis L1 (in...). Figure 7 (As shown in the image) and pivot.

[0082] In one embodiment, the pedal portion 310 may have a folded position and a used position. In the folded position, the pedal portion 310 is parallel to the support tube 100 of the support mechanism 30.

[0083] In one embodiment, when in the use position, the pedal portion 31 is perpendicular to the support tube 100 of the support mechanism 30 to realize the pedal function of the foot pedal mechanism.

[0084] In one embodiment, when the pedal portion 312 is in the folded position, the normal direction of the plane containing the plate is perpendicular to the length direction of the support tube 100 of the support mechanism 30.

[0085] In one embodiment, when in the usage position, the normal direction of the plane on which the pedal part 31 is located is parallel to the tube length direction of the support tube 100 of the support mechanism 30.

[0086] In one embodiment, the foot pedal 310 may be pivotally configured about the connecting portion 320 to have a folded position and a use position.

[0087] Next, refer to Figure 8 As shown, Figure 8 The image shows the footrest 300 of the child vehicle 1 according to this application in its folded state. Figure 8In the orientation shown, the right side of the connecting portion 320 is connected to the fixing plate 314 of the pedal portion 310 via a first pivot seat 340, and the left side of the connecting portion 320 is connected to the fixing plate 314 of the pedal portion 310 via a second pivot seat 350. The center line connecting the first pivot seat 340 and the second pivot seat 350 defines a second pivot axis L2, which is perpendicular to the aforementioned first pivot axis L1. With this arrangement, the movable plates 312 on both sides of the pedal portion 310 can pivot and retract relative to the fixing plate 314 around the first pivot axis L1, as shown. Figure 7 As shown, this reduces the overall width of the foot pedal assembly by 300 mm to meet some regulations that require the support mechanism to be less than 200 mm wide; in addition, as Figure 8 As shown, the fixing plate 314 of the pedal portion 310 can also pivot again relative to the connecting portion 320 about the second pivot axis L2, so that the pedal portion 310 is in the retracted position, thus the entire support mechanism 30 as Figure 2 When folded, the pedal portion 310 in the stowed position does not obstruct the pivoting of the support tube 100, making the folding of the support mechanism 30 smoother and reducing the overall height of the child vehicle 1 after folding.

[0088] According to one embodiment, the foot pedal device 300 further includes a locking part 330 to lock the foot pedal part 310 in the use position.

[0089] Next, refer to Figure 9 The specific structure of the connecting part 320 and the locking part 330 according to an embodiment of this application is described below. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting part 320 and the locking part 330 of the child vehicle 1 according to this application. Figure 9 In the illustrated embodiment, the connecting portion 320 includes a first connecting seat 321 and a second connecting seat 322 that engage with each other. The structures of the first connecting seat 321 and the second connecting seat 322 are symmetrically arranged. Therefore, for simplicity, the specific structure of either the first connecting seat 321 or the second connecting seat 322 will be described below as an example. The first connecting seat 321 includes a fastening structure 3211, and the second connecting seat 322 also includes a fastening structure 3221. Both the fastening structures 3211 and 3221 of the first connecting seat 321 and the second connecting seat 322 are generally approximately C-shaped, thus forming an ellipse or circle after fastening to fit the outer circumference of the support tube 100. The fastening structures 3211 and 3221 of the first connecting seat 321 and the second connecting seat 322 can be fixedly fastened to each other or detachably fastened to encircle the support tube 100. The fastening member 3211a is in Figure 9The embodiment shown is a mortise and tenon structure, so that the fastening structure 3211 of the first connecting seat 321 and the fastening structure 3221 of the second connecting seat 322 cannot be disassembled after they are fastened together. However, this is not a limitation. The fastening element 3211a can also be a screw and screw hole that cooperate with each other to achieve a detachable connection. Alternatively, the fastening structure 3211 of the first connecting seat 321 and the fastening structure 3221 of the second connecting seat 322 can be formed into an integral structure.

[0090] According to one embodiment, the first connecting seat 321 further includes a pivot structure 3212, which is pivotally connected to the first pivot seat 340 described above, and connects to the pedal portion 310 through the first pivot seat 340. The pivot structure 3212 has a rotating groove 3212a and a connecting hole 3212b on its end face opposite to the pedal portion 310. Figure 9 In the embodiment shown, there are two rotating grooves 3212a, both of which are arc-shaped long grooves and are symmetrically arranged with respect to the connecting hole 3212b.

[0091] The second connecting seat 322 also includes a pivot structure 3222, which is pivotally connected to the aforementioned second pivot seat 350 and connected to the pedal portion 310 via the second pivot seat 350. The pivot structure 3222 has a rotating groove 3222a and a connecting hole 3222b on its end face opposite to the pedal portion 310. Figure 9 In the embodiment shown, there are two rotating grooves 3222a, both of which are arc-shaped long grooves and are symmetrically arranged with respect to the connecting hole 3222b.

[0092] According to one embodiment of the foot pedal device 300, the connecting part 320 may only include a first connecting seat 321. The first connecting seat 321 includes a fastening structure 3211. The fastening structure 3211 of the first connecting seat 321 is generally C-shaped to adapt to the outer peripheral shape of the support tube 100.

[0093] According to this application, a locking part 330 is provided on the connecting part 320 and has a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the locking part 330 can lock the pedal part 310 to the support tube 100 to facilitate the rider's foot placement; in the unlocked position, the pedal part 30 can slide up and down along the support tube 100 to adjust to the optimal position.

[0094] According to one embodiment, in the locked position of the locking part 330, the locking part 330 can lock the pedal part 310 to the outer peripheral surface of the support tube 100; in the unlocked position of the locking part 330, the pedal part 30 can slide up and down along the outer peripheral surface of the support tube 100 to adjust the optimal position.

[0095] According to one embodiment, the locking position and the unlocking position of the locking part 310 can be triggered by the pivoting of the pedal part 310 relative to the connecting part 320.

[0096] According to one embodiment, the locking part 330 includes at least one locking member 331, which is linked to the pedal part 310. By rotating the pedal part 310, the locking member 331 can be driven to rotate.

[0097] According to one embodiment, a locking protrusion 3311 is provided on the surface of the locking member 331 opposite to the support tube 100. When the locking member 331 rotates to... Figure 10 In the indicated position, the locking protrusion 3311 of the locking member 331 protrudes from the inner peripheral surface 327 of the connecting portion 320, thereby pressing against the outer peripheral surface of the support tube 100 housed within the connecting portion 320, locking the foot pedal device 300 in this position. When the pedal portion 310 is rotated, the locking protrusion 3311 of the locking member 331 rotates to a position retracted into the inner peripheral surface 327 of the connecting portion 320, as shown... Figure 11 As shown, the foot pedal 300 is unlocked at this time, and its position can be adjusted up and down along the support tube 100.

[0098] Specifically, such as Figure 9 As shown, the locking part 330 includes a locking member 331, a mounting member 332, and a fixing member 333. According to the embodiment shown in the figure, two locking members 331 are provided, and correspondingly, two mounting members 332 and two fixing members 33 are also provided. The two locking members 331 are respectively disposed on the pivot structure 3212 of the first connecting seat 321 and the pivot structure 3222 of the second connecting seat 322, and are opposite to each other. Thus, when the first connecting seat 321 and the second connecting seat 322 of the connecting part 320 are fastened together and encircle the support tube 100 through their respective fastening structures, the two locking members 331 are disposed on opposite sides of the inner circumferential surface 327 of the connecting part 320 opposite to the support tube 100. A locking protrusion 3311 is provided on the surface of the locking member 331 opposite to the support tube 100, for example... Figure 9As shown, two symmetrically arranged locking protrusions 3311 can be provided, and the locking protrusions 3311 are preferably made of soft rubber, or the entire locking member 331 is made of soft rubber. A mounting protrusion 3312 is provided on the surface of the locking member 331 opposite to the support tube 100. Correspondingly, a mounting groove 3321 is provided on the surface of the mounting member 332 opposite to the locking member 331. The locking member 331 can be fixedly connected to the mounting member 332 through the interference fit between the mounting protrusion 3312 and the mounting groove 3321. However, this is not a limitation, and other fixing methods can also be used. One end of the fixing member 333 is fixed to the mounting member 332, thereby fixing it to the locking member 331. The other end of the fixing member 333 is connected to the pedal portion 310, for example... Figure 9 As shown, the other end of the fixing member 333 can be screwed into the pedal portion 310 via a threaded structure. Specifically, the fixing member 333 includes a limiting member 3331 and a fastener 3332. The limiting member 3331 engages with a rotating groove 3212a provided on the end face of the pivot structure of the connecting portion 320, and connects to the pedal portion 310 after passing through the rotating groove 3212a. The fastener 3332 connects to the pedal portion 310 after passing through a connecting hole 3212b provided on the end face of the pivot structure of the connecting portion 320. Corresponding to the two symmetrically arranged arc-shaped rotating grooves 3212a, two limiting members 3311 are also provided, with the two limiting members 3311 respectively passing through the two rotating grooves 3212a.

[0099] With the above-described structure, rotating the pedal portion 310 triggers the limiting member 3311 to slide along the rotating groove 3212a, thereby causing the locking member 331 to rotate. Specifically, referring to the reference... Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, where Figure 10 The image shows the locking part 330 in the locked state, while Figure 11 The image shows the locking part 330 in the unlocked state. By rotating the pedal part 310, the limiting member 3311, which is fixedly connected to the pedal part 310, rotates along the rotation groove 3212a, thereby driving the locking member 331, which is fixedly connected to the mounting member 332, to rotate. When the locking member 331 rotates to... Figure 10 When the position is shown, refer to Figure 9As shown, when the locking protrusion 3311 of the locking member 331 rotates to the vertical position, the locking protrusion 3311 will expose the inner peripheral surface 327 of the connecting portion 320, thereby pressing against the outer peripheral surface of the support tube 100 housed in the connecting portion 320, locking the foot pedal device 300 in this position. When it is necessary to adjust the position of the pedal portion 310, the pedal portion 310 needs to be rotated first, and the locking protrusion 3311 of the locking member 331 will also rotate through the limiting member 331. For example, when rotated to the horizontal position, since the inner peripheral surface 327 of the connecting portion 320 is an arc surface, the locking protrusion 3311 in the horizontal position will retract into the inner peripheral surface 327 of the connecting portion 320. Figure 11 As shown, the foot pedal 300 is unlocked at this time and its position can be adjusted up and down along the support tube 100. After being adjusted to a suitable position, the foot pedal 300 can be locked again by rotating the pedal part 310.

[0100] The foot pedal 300 described above can be installed on the support tube 100 of the child vehicle 1, so that the rider's feet can be placed, improving the riding experience. At the same time, the movable plate 312 of the pedal part 310 can be pivoted and folded relative to the fixed plate 314, so as to meet the restriction of some regulations that the overall width of the support mechanism is less than 200mm. In addition, the height of the foot pedal 300 can be adjusted at will, and the operation is simple.

[0101] Next, please refer to the appendix. Figure 12 and attached Figure 13 According to another embodiment of the foot pedal device 300, the pedal portion 310 of the foot pedal device 300 is not foldable, but the foot pedal device 300 as a whole can be connected to the support tube 100 by the clamping portion 360 being in the clamping position, or can be detached from the support tube 100 by the clamping portion 360 being in the loosening position. Figure 12 The clamping position of the clamping part 360 is shown. The foot pedal device 300 is connected to the support tube 100 for placing the rider's feet. Figure 13 This shows the clamping part 360 being opened.

[0102] Specifically, refer to Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, the Figure 14 and Figure 15 The specific structure of the clamping part 360 is shown. The clamping part 360 is connected to the connecting part 320, so the connecting part 320 can be opened through the clamping part 360 to remove the foot pedal device 300. Figure 15As shown, the clamping part 360 includes an inner clamping member 361 and an outer clamping member 362. The inner clamping member 361 is pivotally connected to the connecting part 320 via a first pivot 325, for example, it can be pivotally connected to the first connecting seat 321 of the connecting part 320. The outer clamping member 362 is pivotally connected to the connecting part 320 via a second pivot 326, for example, it can be pivotally connected to the second connecting seat 322 of the connecting part 320. The connecting part 320 of this embodiment has a basically the same structure as the connecting part 320 of the first embodiment described above. Both include a first connecting seat 321 and a second connecting seat 322 that are engaged with each other. Both the first connecting seat 321 and the second connecting seat 322 include a fastening structure and a pivoting structure. One end of the fastening structure is engaged with each other via a fastening member. Unlike the first embodiment, the other end of the fastening structure is not engaged with each other via a fastening member as in the first embodiment. Instead, it is pivotally connected to the inner clamping member 361 and the outer clamping member 362 via the first pivot 325 and the second pivot 326, respectively.

[0103] A clamping pad 3612 is provided on the inner surface of the inner clamping member 361 opposite to the support tube 100. Figure 14 As shown in the diagram, the clamping pad 3612 is preferably made of soft rubber. A receiving groove 3611 is provided on the opposite outer surface of the inner clamping member 361. Figure 15 As shown in the figure, in the clamping position of the clamping part 360, the outer clamping member 362 can be partially received in the receiving groove 3611. (Referring to the reference...) Figure 16 As shown, a locking hook 3621 is provided at the end of the outer clamping member 362 away from the second pivot 326, and correspondingly, a locking rib 3213 is provided on the surface of the connecting part 320, for example, at the corresponding position of the first connecting seat 321. Figure 16 (As shown in the diagram). Based on the above construction, refer to Figure 15 As shown, the inner clamping member 361 can pivot clockwise around the first pivot 325, so that the clamping pad 3612 of the inner clamping member 361 presses against the surface of the support tube 100 to form an interference fit, and the outer clamping member 362 can pivot counterclockwise around the second pivot 326. The outer clamping member 362 clamps the inner clamping member 361 and can be partially accommodated in the receiving groove 3611 provided on the outer surface of the inner clamping member 361. Furthermore, the locking hook 3621 of the outer clamping member 362 cooperates with the locking rib 3213 provided on the connecting part 320, thereby locking the clamping state of the clamping part 360, so that the foot pedal device 300 is locked on the support tube 100.

[0104] An operating groove 3622 may also be provided on the outer clamping member 362. The operating groove 3622 is preferably located near the locking hook 3621 to save effort and facilitate operation. Force can be applied through the operating groove 3622 to reverse the direction of the outer clamping member 362 (e.g., by using force to make the outer clamping member 362 move in the opposite direction). Figure 15 Pivot in a clockwise direction (based on the drawing), causing the inner clamping member 361 to also rotate in the opposite direction (e.g., in a clockwise direction). Figure 15 By pivoting (in a counter-clockwise direction based on the diagram), the clamping part 360 can be released, at which point the position of the foot pedal device 300 can be adjusted or the foot pedal device 300 can be disassembled. Of course, with the clamping part 360 in the clamped position, the height of the foot pedal device 300 can be adjusted by rotating the pedal part 310 to trigger the rotation of the locking part 330. The operation process is the same as in the first embodiment and will not be described again.

[0105] The construction of other components in this embodiment is the same as that in the first embodiment, and will not be described again.

[0106] The foot pedal device 300 according to this embodiment can be easily detached from the support tube 100, thus eliminating the need for pivotally connected movable and fixed plates, resulting in a simpler structure and meeting some regulatory restrictions that the overall width of the support mechanism should be less than 200mm. Its locking and unlocking operations are also very simple and easy to operate.

[0107] This application provides a foot pedal device for a support mechanism, comprising: a pedal portion; a connecting portion, which is circumferentially disposed on the support mechanism and used to connect the pedal portion to the support mechanism; and a locking portion disposed on the connecting portion, the locking portion having a locking position for locking the foot pedal device to the support mechanism and an unlocking position for unlocking the foot pedal device from the support mechanism, wherein the locking position and unlocking position of the locking portion are triggered by pivoting the pedal portion relative to the connecting portion, wherein the pedal portion has an extended position and a folded position, or the pedal portion is detachably connected to the support mechanism.

[0108] According to one embodiment, the pedal portion includes a movable plate and a fixed plate pivotally connected to each other, such that the movable plate can pivot relative to the fixed plate about a first pivot axis.

[0109] According to one embodiment, the connecting portion includes a first connecting seat and a second connecting seat that fasten to each other. Both the first connecting seat and the second connecting seat include a fastening structure and a pivoting structure. The fastening structure of the first connecting seat and the fastening structure of the second connecting seat are fixedly fastened to each other or detachably fastened to encircle the support mechanism by fastening members.

[0110] According to one embodiment, the pivot structure of the first connecting seat is pivotally connected to the fixed plate via a first pivot seat, and the pivot structure of the second connecting seat is pivotally connected to the fixed plate via a second pivot seat, thereby the fixed plate can pivot relative to the connecting portion about a second pivot axis, the second pivot axis being defined by the center line connecting the first pivot seat and the second pivot seat and perpendicular to the first pivot axis.

[0111] According to one embodiment, the foot pedal device further includes a clamping portion connected to the connecting portion, the clamping portion having: a clamping position for clamping the foot pedal device to the support mechanism, and a releasing position for disassembling the foot pedal device from the support mechanism.

[0112] According to one embodiment, the clamping portion includes: an inner clamping member pivotally connected to the connecting portion via a first pivot; and an outer clamping member pivotally connected to the connecting portion via a second pivot. In the clamping position, the inner clamping member pivots relative to the connecting portion about the first pivot along a first direction, and the outer clamping member pivots relative to the connecting portion about the second pivot along a second direction different from the first direction, and the outer clamping member presses against the outside of the inner clamping member and locks itself to the connecting portion.

[0113] According to one embodiment, a clamping pad is provided on the inner surface of the inner clamping member that presses against the support mechanism, and a receiving groove is provided on the outer surface of the inner clamping member opposite to the inner surface, so as to receive the outer clamping member at the clamping position.

[0114] According to one embodiment, the clamping pad is made of a soft rubber material.

[0115] According to one embodiment, a locking hook is provided at the end of the outer clamping member away from the second pivot, and a locking rib is provided at the corresponding position of the connecting part. The locking hook can be locked to the locking rib to maintain the clamping position.

[0116] According to one embodiment, the connecting portion is pivotally connected to the pedal portion via a first pivot seat and a second pivot seat, such that the pedal portion can pivot relative to the connecting portion about a second pivot axis, the second pivot axis being defined by the line connecting the centers of the first pivot seat and the second pivot seat.

[0117] According to one embodiment, the locking part includes: a locking member disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the connecting part opposite to the support mechanism; in the locked position, the locking member extends out of the inner peripheral surface to press against the outer side wall of the support mechanism; in the unlocked position, the locking member retracts to the inner peripheral surface; a mounting member fixedly connected to the locking member and connected to the connecting part; and a fixing member, one end of the fixing member being connected to the locking member via the mounting member, and the other end of the fixing member being connected to the pedal part.

[0118] According to one embodiment, the locking member is provided in two parts, which are disposed on opposite sides of the inner peripheral surface of the connecting part that is opposite to the support mechanism, and the mounting member and the fixing member are each provided in two parts.

[0119] According to one embodiment, the locking member has a mounting protrusion on the side opposite to the mounting member, and the mounting member has a mounting groove at a corresponding position. The locking member is fixedly connected to the mounting member by the tight fit between the mounting protrusion and the mounting groove.

[0120] According to one embodiment, the locking member has a locking protrusion on the side opposite to the support mechanism. In the locked position, the locking protrusion extends out of the inner circumferential surface of the connecting portion to press against the outer side wall of the support mechanism. In the unlocked position, the locking protrusion retracts into the inner circumferential surface.

[0121] According to one embodiment, the locking member is made of soft rubber material.

[0122] According to one embodiment, the end face of the connecting part opposite to the pedal part is provided with a rotating groove and a connecting hole. The fixing member includes a limiting member and a fastener. The limiting member cooperates with the rotating groove and passes through the rotating groove to connect with the pedal part. The fastener passes through the connecting hole to connect with the pedal part. By rotating the pedal part, the limiting member can be triggered to slide in the rotating groove, thereby driving the locking member to rotate.

[0123] According to one embodiment, the rotating groove is two arc-shaped grooves symmetrically arranged relative to the connecting hole, and the limiting member is correspondingly symmetrically arranged with respect to the fastener in two parts.

[0124] According to one embodiment, the upper surface of the pedal portion is covered with a foot pad, and the upper surface of the foot pad is covered with a flexible decorative pad.

[0125] This application also provides a child vehicle, including: a seat body for carrying a child; a base disposed below the seat body; and a support mechanism pivotally connected to the base to have an unfolded position and a folded position, wherein the support mechanism is provided with a foot pedal device as described above.

[0126] According to one embodiment, the support mechanism includes: a first support tube and a second support tube that are sleeved together by a coupling seat.

[0127] According to one embodiment, the first end of the first support tube is pivotally connected to the base, and the second end of the first support tube is sleeved on the first end of the second support tube through the connecting seat.

[0128] According to one embodiment, the foot pedal is sleeved on the outer periphery of the first support tube and its height position can be infinitely adjusted along the first support tube.

[0129] Since the features of the invention can be embodied in various forms without departing from the nature of the invention, it should also be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the details described above, unless otherwise stated, and should be broadly interpreted as falling within the scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all modifications and alterations falling within the scope and limits of the claims or equivalents thereof should be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A foot pedal device for supporting a mechanism, comprising: pedal section; A connecting portion is arranged around the support mechanism and is used to connect the pedal portion to the support mechanism; A locking part is provided at the connecting part, the locking part having a locking position for locking the foot pedal device to the support mechanism, and an unlocking position for unlocking the foot pedal device from the support mechanism. The locking position and unlocking position of the locking part are triggered by pivoting the pedal part relative to the connecting part. The pedal portion has an unfolded position and a folded position, or... The pedal portion is detachably connected to the support mechanism.

2. The foot pedal device according to claim 1, wherein, The pedal portion includes a movable plate and a fixed plate pivotally connected to each other, such that the movable plate can pivot relative to the fixed plate about a first pivot axis.

3. The foot pedal device according to claim 2, wherein, The connecting part includes a first connecting seat and a second connecting seat that fasten to each other. Both the first connecting seat and the second connecting seat include a fastening structure and a pivoting structure. The fastening structure of the first connecting seat and the fastening structure of the second connecting seat are fixedly fastened to each other or detachably fastened to encircle the support mechanism by fastening members.

4. The foot pedal device according to claim 3, wherein, The pivot structure of the first connecting seat is pivotally connected to the fixed plate via a first pivot seat, and the pivot structure of the second connecting seat is pivotally connected to the fixed plate via a second pivot seat. Thus, the fixed plate can pivot relative to the connecting portion about a second pivot axis, which is defined by the line connecting the centers of the first pivot seat and the second pivot seat and is perpendicular to the first pivot axis.

5. The foot pedal device according to claim 1, wherein, The foot pedal device further includes a clamping part connected to the connecting part, the clamping part having: a clamping position for clamping the foot pedal device to the support mechanism, and a releasing position for disassembling the foot pedal device from the support mechanism.

6. The foot pedal device according to claim 5, wherein, The clamping part includes: An inner clamping component is pivotally connected to the connecting portion via a first pivot; The outer clamping member is pivotally connected to the connecting portion via a second pivot. In the clamped position, the inner clamping member pivots relative to the connecting portion about the first pivot along a first direction, and the outer clamping member pivots relative to the connecting portion about the second pivot along a second direction different from the first direction, and the outer clamping member presses against the outside of the inner clamping member and locks into the connecting portion.

7. The foot pedal device according to claim 1, wherein, The locking part includes: A locking member is disposed on the inner peripheral surface of the connecting portion opposite to the support mechanism. In the locked position, the locking member extends out of the inner peripheral surface to press against the outer side wall of the support mechanism. In the unlocked position, the locking member retracts into the inner peripheral surface. The mounting component is fixedly connected to the locking component and to the connecting portion; and A fixing member, one end of which is connected to the locking member via a mounting member, and the other end of which is connected to the pedal portion.

8. The foot pedal device according to claim 7, wherein, The locking member has a locking protrusion on the side opposite to the support mechanism. In the locked position, the locking protrusion extends out of the inner circumferential surface of the connecting part to press against the outer side wall of the support mechanism. In the unlocked position, the locking protrusion retracts into the inner circumferential surface.

9. The foot pedal device according to claim 7, wherein, The end face of the connecting part opposite to the pedal part is provided with a rotating groove and a connecting hole. The fixing component includes a limiting member and a fastener. The limiting member cooperates with the rotating groove and passes through the rotating groove to connect with the pedal part. The fastener passes through the connecting hole to connect with the pedal part. Rotating the pedal part can trigger the limiting member to slide in the rotating groove, thereby driving the locking component to rotate.

10. A child vehicle comprising: The seat itself is designed to support a child; The base is located below the seat body; A support mechanism, pivotally connected to the base, is configured to have an extended position and a folded position. The support mechanism is provided with a foot pedal device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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