Motor home electric step

By introducing a folding structure and driving motor into the RV step, the automatic folding and unfolding of the step bracket is achieved, solving the existing step inconvenient operation problem and improving convenience and reliability.

CN222682321UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-28陈仕强
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421072907.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-16
Publication Date
2025-03-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The folding operation of existing RV steps mainly relies on manual manual operation, which is inconvenient and time-consuming, limiting its applicability and practicality.

Method used

An electric stepping step of the RV is designed, using a combination of a folding structure and a drive motor. The step bracket is automatically folded or unfolded through the drive motor, simplifying the operation process.

Benefits of technology

It improves the folding convenience of step and smooth operation reliability, strong applicability and good practicality, reducing the time and energy of manual operation.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a motor home electric step which comprises a fixed connecting plate and a step support, a pedal is arranged on the step support, and a folding structure is arranged between the step support and the fixed connecting plate. A driving motor is fixed on the fixed connecting plate; the driving motor is connected with the folding structure and drives the folding structure to be folded or unfolded. The folding pedal is reasonable in structural arrangement, and the folding structure is arranged between the pedal support and the fixed connecting plate; and the driving motor is fixed on the fixed connecting plate and is connected with the folding structure, so that the pedal bracket can be automatically folded or unfolded through the driving motor during use, the folding convenience and the operation stability and reliability are favorably improved, the applicability is high, and the practicability is good.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of RV steps, and in particular relates to an electric step for a RV. Background Art

[0002] RVs are attracting more and more attention, and their designs are constantly being improved. RVs are generally modified on the basis of medium and large vehicles. Considering the trafficability of RVs, the chassis of RVs are generally high, so it is difficult to get on the car in one step, especially for the elderly and children. Therefore, steps are an indispensable part of RVs. However, the front end space of the RV steps in the prior art is large, and it is easy to step on air. The Chinese patent publication number is: CN213413654U, and the patent name is: A foldable RV step, including a connecting device and a stepping device, the connecting device includes a fixing plate, a horizontal support rod and a cross beam are arranged between the fixing plates, a lamp trough is arranged at the lower end of the cross beam, an LED light strip is arranged in the lamp trough, and a lampshade is arranged on the outside of the lamp trough, the connecting device also includes a connecting rod and a bent connecting rod, a horizontal support rod is arranged between the connecting rods, and a baffle is arranged between the bent connecting rods. The stepping device includes a pedal and a bracket, and a lamp trough can also be arranged at the front end of the outer side of the pedal, an LED light strip is arranged in the lamp trough, and a lampshade is arranged on the outside of the lamp trough;

[0003] Although it can meet the use requirements of general situations, its step folding operation is mainly performed manually, which is not only inconvenient to operate, but also time-consuming and labor-intensive, so its applicability and practicality are limited. Summary of the invention

[0004] The utility model aims to provide an electric step for a motorhome which has a reasonable structure and is conducive to improving the convenience of folding.

[0005] The technical solution to achieve the purpose of the utility model is an electric step for a motorhome, comprising a fixed connecting plate and a step bracket, a pedal is arranged on the step bracket, and a folding structure is arranged between the step bracket and the fixed connecting plate;

[0006] A driving motor is fixed on the fixed connecting plate;

[0007] The driving motor is connected to the folding structure, and the driving motor drives the folding structure to fold or unfold.

[0008] It is further preferred that: the folding structure comprises a first folding plate and a second folding plate;

[0009] The upper part of the first folding plate is connected to the middle part of the fixed connecting plate through a shaft, and the lower part of the first folding plate is rotatably connected to the end of the step bracket through a pin shaft;

[0010] The upper portion of the second folding plate is rotatably connected to the end of the fixed connecting plate through a shaft, and the lower portion of the second folding plate is rotatably connected to the middle portion of the step bracket through a connecting shaft;

[0011] A transmission gear is fixed on the shaft, a driving gear is fixed on the main shaft of the driving motor, and the driving gear is meshed with the transmission gear;

[0012] The driving motor rotates the transmission gear through the driving gear, and the transmission gear drives the upper part of the first folding plate to rotate through the shaft rod, and the first folding plate drives the step bracket to fold or unfold.

[0013] It is further preferred that: a stop protrusion is integrally formed at the middle of the bottom edge of the second folding plate;

[0014] The step bracket is unfolded, and the abutting protrusion of the second folding plate abuts against the bottom end of the first folding plate to limit the position.

[0015] Further preferably, a plurality of waist-shaped mounting slots are fixed on the top surface of the fixed connecting plate.

[0016] More preferably, the pedal is an aluminum pedal.

[0017] It is further preferred that the fixed connecting plate, the step bracket, the first folding plate and the second folding plate are all aluminum structures.

[0018] The utility model has positive effects: the structure of the utility model is reasonably arranged, a folding structure is arranged between the step bracket and the fixed connecting plate; and a driving motor is fixed on the fixed connecting plate, and the driving motor is connected to the folding structure. When in use, the step bracket can be automatically folded or unfolded by the driving motor, which is conducive to improving the folding convenience and the smooth and reliable operation, and has strong applicability and good practicality;

[0019] In addition, a transmission gear is fixed on the shaft rod, and a driving gear is fixed on the main shaft of the driving motor. The driving gear is meshed with the transmission gear. The folding or unfolding operation of the step bracket is realized through the driving gear and the transmission gear, which is beneficial to improving the stability and reliability of the folding or unfolding, and also has good supporting strength, which is beneficial to improving the service life and has strong practicality. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to make the content of the utility model easier to understand, the utility model is further described in detail below according to specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2This is another perspective structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 The enlarged structural diagram at A in the middle;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model when folded.

[0025] Figure numerals: fixed connecting plate 1, step bracket 2, pedal 3, folding structure 4, first folding plate 41, second folding plate 42, shaft 43, pin 44, shaft body 45, connecting shaft 46, waist-shaped mounting slot 5, driving motor 6, transmission gear 7, driving gear 8, and positioning protrusion 9. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model. Example

[0027] See Figures 1 to 4 As shown, an electric step for a motorhome comprises a fixed connecting plate 1 and a step bracket 2, a pedal 3 is arranged on the step bracket, and a folding structure 4 is arranged between the step bracket and the fixed connecting plate; in this embodiment, a plurality of waist-shaped mounting slots 5 are fixed on the top surface of the fixed connecting plate. It is mainly used to install the whole structure on the motorhome, and the pedal bracket is mainly used to install the pedal, which is convenient for getting on and off the motorhome. In this embodiment, the pedal is an aluminum pedal. The fixed connecting plate and the step bracket are both aluminum structures.

[0028] At the same time, in this embodiment, a driving motor 6 is fixed on the fixed connecting plate; the driving motor is connected to the folding structure, and the driving motor drives the folding structure to fold or unfold. In this embodiment, the driving motor can be connected to a control switch or a magnetic induction switch, and the driving motor is started by the control switch or the magnetic induction switch. The driving motor is provided with a connecting terminal, and the connection can be made through the connecting terminal.

[0029] In actual application, the folding structure 4 includes a first folding plate 41 and a second folding plate 42. In this embodiment, there are two first folding plates and a second folding plate, which are respectively located on the two side edges of the fixed connecting plate and the step bracket. The stability of the overall step bracket can be ensured by the above structure. In actual application, the first folding plate and the second folding plate can also be one. During installation, the upper part of the first folding plate is connected to the middle part of the fixed connecting plate through an axle rod 43, and the lower part of the first folding plate is rotatably connected to the end of the step bracket through a pin shaft 44; and the upper part of the second folding plate is rotatably connected to the fixed connecting plate through an axle body 45. The end of the fixed connecting plate and the lower part of the second folding plate are rotatably connected to the middle part of the step bracket through the connecting shaft 46; in actual application, the pin shaft, the shaft body and the connecting shaft can be replaced by bolts, as long as they can achieve relative rotation, and in actual application, a transmission gear 7 is fixed on the shaft rod, and a driving gear 8 is fixed on the main shaft of the driving motor, and the driving gear is meshed with the transmission gear; in operation, the driving motor rotates the transmission gear through the driving gear, and the transmission gear drives the upper part of the first folding plate to rotate through the shaft rod, and the first folding plate drives the step bracket to fold or unfold. Since the shaft rod is fixedly connected to the transmission gear and the shaft rod is fixedly connected to the upper part of the first folding plate, when the transmission gear rotates, it will drive the first folding plate to rotate through the shaft rod, so that the step bracket can be unfolded or folded.

[0030] In actual application, in order to ensure the reliability of use, a stop protrusion 9 is integrally formed in the middle of the bottom edge of the second folding plate; when the step bracket is unfolded, the stop protrusion of the second folding plate abuts against the bottom end of the first folding plate to limit the position. After unfolding, the stop protrusion can ensure the stability and reliability of the position of the pedal bracket. In actual application, the fixed connecting plate, the step bracket, the first folding plate and the second folding plate are all aluminum structures.

[0031] The utility model has positive effects: the structure of the utility model is reasonably arranged, a folding structure is arranged between the step bracket and the fixed connecting plate; and a driving motor is fixed on the fixed connecting plate, and the driving motor is connected to the folding structure. When in use, the step bracket can be automatically folded or unfolded by the driving motor, which is conducive to improving the folding convenience and the smooth and reliable operation, and has strong applicability and good practicality;

[0032] In addition, a transmission gear is fixed on the shaft rod, and a driving gear is fixed on the main shaft of the driving motor. The driving gear is meshed with the transmission gear. The folding or unfolding operation of the step bracket is realized through the driving gear and the transmission gear, which is beneficial to improving the stability and reliability of the folding or unfolding, and also has good supporting strength, which is beneficial to improving the service life and has strong practicality.

[0033] The standard parts used in this embodiment can be purchased directly from the market, and the non-standard structural components recorded in the specification can also be directly processed according to existing technical common sense. At the same time, the connection method of each component adopts the mature conventional means in the prior art, and the machinery, parts and equipment all adopt the conventional models in the prior art, so no specific description will be given here.

[0034] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly explaining the present invention, and are not intended to limit the implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in the relevant field, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the implementation methods here. However, these obvious changes or modifications derived from the essential spirit of the present invention still belong to the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electric step for a motorhome, comprising a fixed connecting plate and a step bracket, wherein a pedal is arranged on the step bracket, and characterized in that: A folding structure is provided between the step bracket and the fixed connecting plate; A driving motor is fixed on the fixed connecting plate; The driving motor is connected to the folding structure, and the driving motor drives the folding structure to fold or unfold; The folding structure comprises a first folding plate and a second folding plate; The upper part of the first folding plate is connected to the middle part of the fixed connecting plate through a shaft, and the lower part of the first folding plate is rotatably connected to the end of the step bracket through a pin shaft; The upper portion of the second folding plate is rotatably connected to the end of the fixed connecting plate through a shaft, and the lower portion of the second folding plate is rotatably connected to the middle portion of the step bracket through a connecting shaft; A transmission gear is fixed on the shaft, a driving gear is fixed on the main shaft of the driving motor, and the driving gear is meshed with the transmission gear; The driving motor rotates the transmission gear through the driving gear, and the transmission gear drives the upper part of the first folding plate to rotate through the shaft rod, and the first folding plate drives the step bracket to fold or unfold.

2. The electric step for a motorhome according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stop protrusion is integrally formed in the middle of the bottom edge of the second folding plate; The step bracket is unfolded, and the abutting protrusion of the second folding plate abuts against the bottom end of the first folding plate to limit the position.

3. The electric step for a motorhome according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of waist-shaped installation slots are fixed on the top surface of the fixed connection plate.

4. The electric step for a motorhome according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pedal is an aluminum pedal.

5. The electric step for a motorhome according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed connecting plate, the step bracket, the first folding plate and the second folding plate are all aluminum structures.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Folding motor home step

    CN213413654U