Folding pedal
By designing a locking mechanism with a locking lever and a compression spring on the bicycle pedals, the pedals can be folded and unfolded conveniently, solving the problem of traditional non-foldable pedals occupying a large space and improving the convenience of carrying and storage. .
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420959104.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-05-06
- Publication Date
- 2025-01-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-05-06
AI Technical Summary
Traditional bicycle pedals are not foldable, which occupies a large parking space when not in use, affecting the convenience of carrying and storage.
A folding foot pedal is designed, which can conveniently switch between the flat state and the folded state of the pedal through a locking lever and a compression spring. Locking or unlocking can be achieved by pulling the locking lever and rotating the bending part, and the operation is simple and fast.
The convenient folding and unfolding of the pedal is achieved, reducing the occupation space when not in use, and improving the convenience of carrying and storage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of foot pedals, in particular to a foldable foot pedal. Background Art
[0002] Bicycle pedals are one of the important components of a bicycle, but traditional bicycle pedals are not foldable. When the bicycle is not in use or needs to be folded for carrying or storage, the pedals will protrude outward from the side of the bicycle body, making the bicycle occupy a larger parking space.
[0003] Based on this, the utility model provides a foldable bicycle pedal. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to overcome the defects in the above-mentioned prior art, the utility model provides a folding foot pedal, which locks the pedal in a straight state and a folded state through a locking rod and a compression spring. To lock the straight state, it only needs to pull the locking rod and rotate the bending part, and to unlock the folded state, it only needs to slightly pull the locking rod and then bend the bending part in the opposite direction. The operation is very convenient.
[0005] Technical Solution
[0006] A foldable foot pedal comprises a pedal shaft, a main body portion is rotatably connected to the pedal shaft, a bending portion is rotatably connected to the main body portion, a locking mechanism is provided on the bending portion for keeping the main body portion and the bending portion relatively fixed in different states and capable of conveniently and quickly switching between the two states, and the main body portion and the bending portion are connected via a connecting mechanism.
[0007] Furthermore, two connecting arms are provided on one side of the bending portion close to the main body, and the main body is provided between the two connecting arms.
[0008] Furthermore, the locking mechanism includes a first through hole passing through the bending portion, a first threaded portion is arranged in the first through hole, a locking rod is also arranged in the first through hole, a second through hole is also arranged in the locking rod, and a limiting bolt is screwed into the first threaded portion and extends into the second through hole.
[0009] Furthermore, one end of the second through hole away from the limiting bolt is threadedly connected to a limiting portion, and a compression spring located inside the second through hole is provided between the limiting portion and the limiting bolt.
[0010] Furthermore, the main body is provided with a clamping hole and a notch, the locking rod is provided with two ends which can be clamped into the clamping hole and the notch to achieve the connection and fixation between the main body and the bending part, and the notch is also provided with an inclined surface.
[0011] Furthermore, an internal groove is provided in a side surface of the connecting arm that is away from each other, a socket is provided in a side wall of the internal groove that is close to each other, a fixing head is inserted into the socket, and a reflective sheet located on the internal groove is fixedly connected to the fixing head.
[0012] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism includes a third through hole passing through the connecting arm close to one end of the main body, and the main body also has a threaded hole passing through it. A fixing bolt threadedly fixed to the threaded hole is inserted into and rotatably connected to the third through hole.
[0013] Furthermore, a plurality of anti-slip studs are provided on the upper and lower side surfaces of the bending portion.
[0014] Furthermore, a blocking portion for limiting the locking rod is also provided on the bending portion.
[0015] Beneficial Effects
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects: the pedal is locked in the straight state and the folded state by means of a locking rod and a compression spring; to lock the straight state, it only requires pulling the locking rod and rotating the bent portion; and to unlock the folded state, it only requires slightly pulling the locking rod and then bending the bent portion in the opposite direction; the operation is very convenient. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a foldable foot pedal of the utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model in a folded state.
[0020] Reference Numbers
[0021] Locking mechanism 901, connecting mechanism 902, bending portion 1, internal groove 2, socket 3, reflective sheet 4, fixing head 5, third through hole 6, pedal shaft 7, threaded hole 8, fixing bolt 9, clamping hole 10, limiting portion 11, second through hole 12, compression spring 13, limiting bolt 14, first threaded portion 15, blocking portion 16, locking rod 17, anti-slip nail 18, end portion 19, notch 20, main body 21, first through hole 22, connecting arm 23, inclined surface 24. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0022] In order to better illustrate the content of the utility model, the following is a description with reference to the accompanying drawings and implementation examples:
[0023] have Figure 1-Figure 3As shown, the utility model discloses a folding foot pedal, including a pedal shaft 7, a main body 21 is rotatably connected to the pedal shaft 7, the main body 21 is rotatably connected to a bending portion 1, the bending portion 1 is provided with a locking mechanism 901 for keeping the main body 21 and the bending portion 1 relatively fixed in different states and capable of conveniently and quickly switching between the two states, the main body 21 and the bending portion 1 are connected via a connecting mechanism 902.
[0024] Furthermore, two connecting arms 23 are provided on one side of the bending portion 1 close to the main body 21 , and the main body 21 is provided between the two connecting arms 23 .
[0025] Furthermore, the locking mechanism 901 includes a first through hole 22 passing through the bending portion 1, a first threaded portion 15 is arranged in the first through hole 22, a locking rod 17 is also arranged in the first through hole 22, a second through hole 12 is also arranged in the locking rod 17, and a limiting bolt 14 is screwed into the first threaded portion 15 and extends into the interior of the second through hole 12.
[0026] Furthermore, one end of the second through hole 12 away from the limiting bolt 14 is threadedly connected to the limiting portion 11 , and a compression spring 13 located inside the second through hole 12 is provided between the limiting portion 11 and the limiting bolt 14 .
[0027] Furthermore, the main body 21 is provided with a card hole 10 and a notch 20, the locking rod 17 is provided with two ends 19 that can be inserted into the card hole 10 and the notch 20 to achieve the connection and fixation of the main body 21 and the bending portion 1, and the notch 20 is also provided with a slope 24.
[0028] Furthermore, an internal groove 2 is provided in a side surface of the connecting arm 23 that is away from each other, a socket 3 is provided in a side wall of the internal groove 2 that is close to each other, a fixing head 5 is inserted into the socket 3, and a reflective sheet 4 located on the internal groove 2 is fixedly connected to the fixing head 5.
[0029] Furthermore, the connecting mechanism 902 includes a third through hole 6 passing through the connecting arm 23 and close to one end of the main body 21 . The main body 21 also has a threaded hole 8 passing through it. A fixing bolt 9 threadedly fixed to the threaded hole 8 is inserted into and rotatably connected to the third through hole 6 .
[0030] Furthermore, a plurality of anti-slip studs 18 are provided on the upper and lower side surfaces of the bending portion 1 .
[0031] Furthermore, a blocking portion 16 for limiting the locking rod 17 is also provided on the bending portion 1 .
[0032] Specifically, when it is straight, the end 19 of the locking rod 17 is inserted into the inside of the locking hole 10 under the elastic force of the compression spring 13, and at this time, the bending portion 1 and the main body 21 remain straight and cannot be bent;
[0033] When bending is required, the end portion 19 is pulled out of the clamping hole 10 through the middle portion of the locking rod 17, and then the bending portion 1 can be bent until the bending portion 1 and the main body 21 are at a 90-degree angle. At this time, the end portion 19 is clamped into the notch 20 under the elastic force of the compression spring 13, and the locking rod 17 does not need to be controlled after the end portion 19 of the locking rod 17 is pulled out and the bending portion 1 is bent. The end portion 19 will automatically clamp into the notch 20 during the rotation process;
[0034] When it is necessary to restore the straightness, since the notch 20 is provided with a slope 24, the locking rod 17 can be slightly pulled out and the bent portion 1 can be rotated to be straightened. The end portion 19 will automatically snap into the snap hole 10 again under the elastic force of the compression spring 13.
[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the technical solution of the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solution recorded in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solution from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of each embodiment of the utility model.
Claims
1. A foldable foot pedal, characterized in that: The pedal shaft (7) comprises a main body (21) rotatably connected to the pedal shaft (7), the main body (21) being rotatably connected to a bending portion (1), the bending portion (1) being provided with a locking mechanism (901) for keeping the main body (21) and the bending portion (1) relatively fixed in different states and capable of switching between the two states quickly and conveniently, and the main body (21) and the bending portion (1) being connected via a connecting mechanism (902).
2. A foldable foot pedal according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two connecting arms (23) are arranged on one side of the bending portion (1) close to the main body portion (21), and the main body portion (21) is arranged between the two connecting arms (23).
3. A foldable foot pedal according to claim 2, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (901) includes a first through hole (22) passing through the bending portion (1), a first threaded portion (15) is arranged in the first through hole (22), a locking rod (17) is also arranged in the first through hole (22), a second through hole (12) is also passed through the locking rod (17), and a limiting bolt (14) is screwed into the first threaded portion (15) and extends into the interior of the second through hole (12).
4. A foldable foot pedal according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the second through hole (12) away from the limiting bolt (14) is threadedly connected to the limiting portion (11), and a compression spring (13) located inside the second through hole (12) is provided between the limiting portion (11) and the limiting bolt (14).
5. A foldable foot pedal according to claim 4, characterized in that: The main body (21) is provided with a clamping hole (10) and a notch (20), the locking rod (17) is provided with two end portions (19) which can be clamped into the clamping hole (10) and the notch (20) to achieve the connection and fixation between the main body (21) and the bending portion (1), and the notch (20) is also provided with an inclined surface (24).
6. A foldable foot pedal according to claim 5, characterized in that: An internal groove (2) is provided in a side surface of the connecting arm (23) that is away from each other, and an insertion hole (3) is provided in a side wall of the internal groove (2) that is close to each other. A fixing head (5) is inserted into the insertion hole (3), and a reflective sheet (4) located on the internal groove (2) is fixedly connected to the fixing head (5).
7. A foldable foot pedal according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism (902) includes a third through hole (6) passing through the connecting arm (23) and close to one end of the main body (21); a threaded hole (8) also passes through the main body (21); a fixing bolt (9) threadedly fixed to the threaded hole (8) is inserted into the third through hole (6) and rotatably connected.
8. A foldable foot pedal according to claim 7, characterized in that: A plurality of anti-slip studs (18) are arranged on the upper and lower side surfaces of the bending portion (1).
9. A foldable foot pedal according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bent portion (1) is also provided with a blocking portion (16) for limiting the position of the locking rod (17).