Folding mechanism and electric scooter

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of electric scooters, in particular to a folding mechanism and an electric scooter, which comprises a fixed support, a folding mechanism and a folding mechanism, one end of the fixed support is fixedly arranged on a pedal of the electric scooter, and the other end of the fixed support is provided with a folding groove; one end of the folding support is fixedly arranged on the sleeve of the electric scooter, and the other end of the folding support is rotationally arranged on the fixed support; the locking mechanism is arranged on the folding support, matched with the folding groove and used for limiting the folding support to rotate and fold along the folding groove, the locking mechanism comprises a locking pin, locking grooves are correspondingly formed in the two ends of the folding groove, and when the locking pin is located in the locking grooves, the folding support is limited to rotate. According to the eccentric wheel locking device, the problem that locking needs to be achieved through large acting force of a user when a wrench drives the eccentric wheel to achieve locking is solved, the situation that locking is not in place in the actual use process is avoided, and the reliability in the driving process is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric scooters, in particular to a folding mechanism and an electric scooter. Background Art

[0002] The electric scooter is a simple, compact and lightweight driving tool. In order to further improve the convenience of storage, the scooter also has a folding structure, which reduces the size of the scooter by folding it to make it easier for users to hold.

[0003] In the prior art, the folding mechanism is mainly locked by driving an eccentric wheel with a wrench, which requires the user to exert a large force to achieve locking. In actual use, it is easy for the locking to fail. Due to reasons such as bumpy roads and thermal expansion and contraction of metal caused by ambient temperature, the locking of the folding mechanism is prone to failure, and thus reliability is difficult to guarantee.

[0004] The information disclosed in this background technology section is only intended to deepen the understanding of the overall background technology of the present invention, and should not be regarded as acknowledging or suggesting in any form that the information constitutes the prior art already known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model provides a folding mechanism and an electric scooter, thereby effectively solving the problems in the background technology.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: a folding mechanism and an electric scooter, comprising:

[0007] A fixed support, one end of which is fixedly arranged on the pedal of the electric scooter, and the other end of which is provided with a folding groove;

[0008] A folding support, one end of which is fixedly disposed on the sleeve of the electric scooter, and the other end of which is rotatably disposed on the fixed support;

[0009] A locking mechanism is arranged on the folding support and cooperates with the folding groove to limit the folding support from rotating and folding along the folding groove. The locking mechanism includes a locking pin. Locking grooves are correspondingly arranged at both ends of the folding groove. When the locking pin is located in the locking groove, the folding support is limited from rotating.

[0010] Furthermore, the fixed support includes two symmetrically arranged fixed arms, a gap is included between the two fixed arms, and the folding support is at least partially located in the gap.

[0011] Furthermore, the fixed support and the folding support are arc-shaped.

[0012] Furthermore, the folding support is provided with an opening at one end close to the fixed support, and the locking mechanism is arranged in the opening.

[0013] Furthermore, the locking mechanism is rotatably disposed on the folding support, and the locking mechanism further comprises a torsion spring, and the torsion spring limits the rotation of the locking mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, the diameter of the circle in which the two locking grooves are located is smaller than the folding groove, and the locking mechanism is provided with a pressing block at the end away from the locking pin. When the pressing block is pressed, the locking mechanism rotates, driving the locking pin to disengage from the locking groove and enter the folding groove, and the torsion spring limits the locking pin from rotating toward the end away from the locking groove.

[0015] Furthermore, the angle between the two locking grooves is 90°.

[0016] Furthermore, the folding groove is in an arc shape, and the rotation axis of the fixed support and the folding support is the center of the circle.

[0017] The utility model also includes an electric scooter, comprising the folding mechanism as described above.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model provides a fixed support, a folding support and a locking mechanism. The folding support is rotatably arranged on the fixed support. The locking mechanism is arranged on the folding support and cooperates with the folding groove to limit the folding support from rotating and folding along the folding groove. The locking mechanism includes a locking pin. Locking grooves are correspondingly arranged at both ends of the folding groove. When the locking pin is located in the locking groove, the folding support is limited from rotating, thereby avoiding the problem that the user needs to exert a large force to achieve locking when the eccentric wheel is driven by a wrench. In actual use, the locking will not be in place, thereby ensuring reliability during driving. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the folding mechanism;

[0021] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Side view of;

[0022] Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a fixed support;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a structural schematic diagram of the folding support and the locking mechanism;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the locking mechanism and the fixed support;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the locking mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the directions or positional relationships indicated by “center”, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “vertical”, “horizontal”, “inside” and “outside”, etc., are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0028] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 6 Shown: A folding mechanism, comprising:

[0030] A fixed support 1, one end of which is fixedly arranged on the pedal of the electric scooter, and the other end of which is provided with a folding groove 11;

[0031] A folding support 2, one end of which is fixedly disposed on the sleeve of the electric scooter, and the other end of which is rotatably disposed on the fixed support 1;

[0032] The locking mechanism 3 is arranged on the folding support 2 and cooperates with the folding groove 11 to limit the folding support 2 from rotating and folding along the folding groove 11. The locking mechanism 3 includes a locking pin 31. Locking grooves 12 are correspondingly arranged at both ends of the folding groove 11. When the locking pin 31 is located in the locking groove 12, the folding support 2 is limited from rotating.

[0033] By setting a fixed support 1, a folding support 2 and a locking mechanism 3, the folding support 2 is rotatably set on the fixed support 1, the locking mechanism 3 is set on the folding support 2, and cooperates with the folding groove 11 to limit the folding support 2 from rotating and folding along the folding groove 11, the locking mechanism 3 includes a locking pin 31, and locking grooves 12 are correspondingly set at both ends of the folding groove 11. When the locking pin 31 is located in the locking groove 12, the folding support 2 is limited from rotating, avoiding the problem that the user needs to exert a large force to achieve locking when the eccentric wheel is driven by a wrench. In actual use, the locking will not be in place, ensuring reliability during driving.

[0034] In this embodiment, the fixed support 1 includes two symmetrically arranged fixed arms 13 , a gap is included between the two fixed arms 13 , and the folding support 2 is at least partially located in the gap.

[0035] The fixed support 1 includes two symmetrically arranged fixed arms 13, a gap is arranged between the two fixed arms 13, and the folding support 2 is at least partially located in the gap between the fixed arms 13. The two fixed arms 13 of the fixed support 1 are symmetrically arranged to increase the structural stability. The gap design enables the folding support 2 to be smoothly embedded and rotated, thereby enhancing the stability and reliability of the folding mechanism and making the operation more convenient and safe. Through the design of the fixed arms 13 and the gap, the folding support 2 can be firmly embedded in the fixed support 1 to provide better structural support.

[0036] As a preferred embodiment of the above embodiment, the fixed support 1 and the folding support 2 are arc-shaped.

[0037] Both the fixed support 1 and the folding support 2 are arc-shaped, ensuring that the two have better fit and stability during folding and unfolding. The arc-shaped design can distribute stress more evenly and reduce wear and deformation of the locking parts. The arc-shaped design not only increases the aesthetics of the folding mechanism, but also improves the strength and stability of the structure, ensuring that the electric scooter can be used safely and reliably in various usage environments.

[0038] The folding support 2 is provided with an opening at one end close to the fixed support 1, and the locking mechanism 3 is arranged in the opening.

[0039] The folding support 2 is provided with an opening at one end close to the fixed support 1 to facilitate the installation and operation of the locking mechanism 3. Through this design, the locking device of the folding mechanism can be more conveniently operated and maintained. At the same time, the arc shape and opening design also enhance the overall stability and reliability of the structure.

[0040] In this embodiment, the locking mechanism 3 is rotatably disposed on the folding support 2 , and the locking mechanism 3 further includes a torsion spring, which limits the locking mechanism 3 from rotating.

[0041] By arranging a torsion spring on the locking mechanism 3, the torsion spring limits the rotation of the locking mechanism 3, so that during driving, the locking mechanism 3 will not be loosened due to road bumps and the like, ensuring that the locking condition of the folded state or the unfolded state remains unchanged, thereby increasing reliability.

[0042] Among them, the diameter of the circle where the two locking grooves 12 are located is smaller than the folding groove 11, and the locking mechanism 3 is provided with a pressing block 32 at the end away from the locking pin 31. When the pressing block 32 is pressed, the locking mechanism 3 rotates, driving the locking pin 31 to disengage from the locking groove 12 and enter the folding groove 11, and the torsion spring limits the locking pin 31 from rotating toward the end away from the locking groove 12.

[0043] The locking mechanism 3 is rotatably arranged on the folding support 2, and its rotation is limited by a torsion spring to ensure that the locking mechanism 3 does not move at will when not in use. The locking mechanism 3 is provided with a pressing block 32 at one end away from the locking pin 31. When pressed, the locking mechanism 3 rotates, driving the locking pin 31 to disengage from the locking groove 12 and enter the folding groove 11. The locking pin 31 adopts a spring-loaded design. When folded, the locking pin 31 automatically inserts into the locking groove 12 to ensure automatic locking. Pressing the pressing block 32 of the locking mechanism 3 causes the locking pin 31 to withdraw from the locking groove 12 and enter the folding groove 11, and the folding support 2 is rotated along the folding groove 11 to the folded state, making the operation more convenient and safe.

[0044] In this embodiment, the angle between the two locking grooves 12 is 90°.

[0045] The folding support 2 is ensured to be accurately positioned and locked when unfolded and folded, providing two stable positions (unfolded and folded), thereby increasing the stability and reliability of the folding mechanism. The 90° angle design makes the structure more compact, convenient for user operation, and avoids misoperation.

[0046] The folding groove 11 is in an arc shape, and the rotation axis of the fixed support 1 and the folding support 2 is taken as the center of the circle.

[0047] The arc-shaped folding groove 11 can provide a smoother and more stable folding process, reduce friction and wear, and extend the service life of the folding mechanism. At the same time, this design can ensure that the folding support 2 and the fixed support 1 are closely matched at all angles to avoid structural looseness.

[0048] This embodiment also includes an electric scooter, including the folding mechanism as described above.

[0049] The locking mechanism 3 includes a locking pin 31, and locking grooves 12 are correspondingly arranged at both ends of the folding groove 11. When the locking pin 31 is located in the locking groove 12, the folding support 2 is restricted from rotating, thereby avoiding the problem that when the eccentric wheel is driven by a wrench to achieve locking, the user needs to apply a large force to achieve locking. In actual use, the locking will not be inadequate, thereby ensuring reliability during driving.

[0050] Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited by the above embodiments. The above embodiments and the description are only for explaining the principle of the present invention. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, the present invention may have various changes and improvements, which are within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A folding mechanism, characterized in that: include: A fixed support, one end of which is fixedly arranged on the pedal of the electric scooter, and the other end of which is provided with a folding groove; A folding support, one end of which is fixedly disposed on the sleeve of the electric scooter, and the other end of which is rotatably disposed on the fixed support; A locking mechanism is arranged on the folding support and cooperates with the folding groove to limit the folding support from rotating and folding along the folding groove. The locking mechanism includes a locking pin. Locking grooves are correspondingly arranged at both ends of the folding groove. When the locking pin is located in the locking groove, the folding support is limited from rotating.

2. The folding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed support comprises two symmetrically arranged fixed arms, a gap is formed between the two fixed arms, and the folding support is at least partially located in the gap.

3. The folding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed support and the folding support are arc-shaped.

4. The folding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The folding support is provided with an opening at one end close to the fixed support, and the locking mechanism is arranged in the opening.

5. The folding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking mechanism is rotatably arranged on the folding support, and the locking mechanism further comprises a torsion spring, and the torsion spring limits the rotation of the locking mechanism.

6. The folding mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The diameter of the circle in which the two locking grooves are located is smaller than the folding groove. The locking mechanism is provided with a pressing block at the end away from the locking pin. When the pressing block is pressed, the locking mechanism rotates, driving the locking pin to disengage from the locking groove and enter the folding groove. The torsion spring limits the locking pin from rotating toward the end away from the locking groove.

7. The folding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The angle between the two locking grooves is 90°.

8. The folding mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that: The folding groove is in an arc shape, and the rotation axis of the fixed support and the folding support is taken as the center of the circle.

9. An electric scooter, characterized in that: The invention comprises a folding mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.

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