Scooter

Abstract

The utility model provides a scooter. The scooter comprises a scooter body, a scooter seat assembly, a front wheel assembly and a rear wheel assembly. The bicycle body is rotationally connected with the front wheel assembly and the rear wheel assembly and comprises a pedal, a supporting part and a seat tube. The saddle assembly comprises a cushion, the supporting part is connected with the pedal and protrudes out of the pedal, the seat tube is connected with the supporting part and the saddle assembly, the pedal comprises a bearing face, a rider can step on the bearing face, and a containing space is formed between the saddle assembly and the bearing face. When a rider sits on the cushion for riding and stands on the bearing surface for riding, at least one foot is always placed below the cushion. According to the scooter, the problem that the riding posture of a rider is single due to the fact that an existing short-distance scooter is single in function can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This specification relates to the technical field of vehicles, and particularly to a scooter. Background Art

[0002] With the development of technology, various types of commuting vehicles have emerged in people's lives, bringing great convenience to people's lives. In particular, the use of short-distance commuting vehicles has been increasing, such as scooters, segways, and so on. They can be ridden standing up and are small and lightweight, suitable for passing through narrow spaces, and have great advantages in ultra-short-distance travel. Due to their small size, the vehicle structures of short-distance commuting vehicles in the prior art are often relatively simple and have a single function. Riders can often only ride in a standing position, with a single riding posture.

[0003] Therefore, there is a need to provide a short-distance commuting vehicle that allows riders to ride in different postures while maintaining a small size.

[0004] The content in the background art section is only the information known to the inventor personally, and does not represent that the above information has entered the public domain before the filing date of this disclosure, nor does it represent that it can become the prior art of this disclosure. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] This specification provides a scooter that can solve the problems existing in the related art.

[0006] This application provides a scooter, which includes a vehicle body, a seat assembly, a front wheel assembly, and a rear wheel assembly. The vehicle body is rotatably connected to the front wheel assembly and the rear wheel assembly respectively, and includes a deck, a support portion, and a seat tube. The seat assembly includes a seat. The support portion is connected to the deck and protrudes from the deck. The seat tube is connected to the support portion and the seat assembly respectively. The deck includes a bearing surface for a rider to place their feet on. There is an accommodation space between the seat assembly and the bearing surface, allowing the rider to have at least one foot under the seat when sitting on the seat and standing on the bearing surface to ride.

[0007] In some embodiments, the support portion inclines obliquely backward from the bearing surface towards the scooter.

[0008] In some embodiments, the support portion includes a connecting surface. The seat tube is connected to the connecting surface, and when the scooter is placed on a horizontal plane, the seat tube extends upward and forward from the connecting surface towards the scooter.

[0009] In some embodiments, the angle between the connecting surface and the bearing surface is an obtuse angle, such that when the scooter is placed on a horizontal plane, the connecting surface faces upward and forward towards the scooter.

[0010] In some embodiments, an instant disassembly structure is provided on the connection surface, and the seat tube is connected to the connection surface through the instant disassembly structure. Or the connection surface and the seat tube are integrally formed and connected.

[0011] In some embodiments, the seat assembly includes a seat adapter. The seat adapter is respectively connected to the seat cushion and the seat tube. The seat cushion includes a front portion, and the front portion is located in front of the seat adapter and above the bearing surface. Along the length direction of the bearing surface, the ratio of the projected length of the front portion on the bearing surface to the length of the bearing surface is 0.2 to 0.4.

[0012] In some embodiments, the seat tube is provided with a mounting hole whose opening faces the upper rear of the scooter, and at least part of the seat adapter is disposed in the mounting hole.

[0013] In some embodiments, the seat adapter further includes a locking member. The locking member is disposed at the opening of the mounting hole and detachably fixes the seat adapter in the mounting hole so that the rider can adjust the height of the seat cushion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the seat assembly includes a seat adapter. The seat adapter is respectively connected to the seat cushion and the seat tube. The seat cushion includes a rear portion. The rear portion is located behind the seat adapter and forms a mounting space with the seat tube, and the mounting space is used for arranging accessories of the scooter.

[0015] In some embodiments, the accessory includes a storage member, and at least part of the storage member is located in the mounting space.

[0016] In some embodiments, the storage member includes a side wall and a bottom. Among them, the seat tube is connected to the side wall, and the support portion is connected to the bottom to support the storage member below.

[0017] In some embodiments, the support portion includes a support surface. When the scooter is placed on a horizontal plane, the support surface is horizontal. And the support portion is connected to the bottom through the support surface.

[0018] In some embodiments, a limiting groove is provided on the side wall, and at least part of the seat tube is located in the limiting groove.

[0019] In some embodiments, the side wall is provided with a first connection hole communicating with the limiting groove, a second connection hole is provided on the part of the seat tube located in the limiting groove, and the scooter includes an external threaded member, and the external threaded member passes through the first connection hole and the second connection hole to connect the storage member and the seat tube.

[0020] In summary, a scooter provided in this specification can enable a rider to drive the scooter while standing on the bearing surface or sitting on the seat assembly. The seat assembly can be at least partially disposed directly above the bearing surface so as to form an accommodation space between the seat assembly and the bearing surface, which is conducive to reducing the longitudinal dimension of the scooter. When the rider drives the scooter while sitting on the seat assembly or stands on the bearing surface, the rider can stretch one foot or both feet into the accommodation space and approach the support portion. The seat tube and the seat assembly can avoid the bearing surface, which is conducive to providing sufficient space on the pedal for the rider's feet to be placed, making it easier for the rider to adjust the leg posture when driving the scooter.

[0021] Other functions of a scooter provided in this specification will be partially listed in the following description. According to the description, the content introduced by the following numbers and examples will be obvious to those of ordinary skill in the art. The creative aspects of a scooter provided in this specification can be fully explained by practicing or using the methods, devices, and combinations provided in the detailed examples below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this specification, the drawings required for the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of this specification. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0023] Figure 1 FIG. 1 shows a front view structural schematic diagram of a scooter provided according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 2 FIG. 2 shows a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a scooter provided according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0025] Figure 3 FIG. 3 shows a partial disassembled structural schematic diagram of a scooter provided according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0026] Figure 4 FIG. 4 shows a partial structural schematic diagram of a scooter provided according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0027] The following description provides specific application scenarios and requirements of this specification, aiming to enable those skilled in the art to manufacture and use the content in this specification. For those skilled in the art, various partial modifications to the disclosed embodiments are obvious, and the general principles defined here can be applied to other embodiments and applications without departing from the spirit and scope of this specification. Therefore, this specification is not limited to the illustrated embodiments, but rather to the broadest scope consistent with the claims.

[0028] The terms used herein are for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and are not restrictive. For example, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, the singular forms "a", "an", and "the" used herein may also include the plural forms. When used in this specification, the terms "comprises", "comprising", and / or "containing" mean that the associated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components exist, but do not preclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups.

[0029] In view of the following description, these features of this specification and other features, as well as the operations and functions of the related elements of the structure, and the combination and manufacturing economy of the components can be significantly improved. Referring to the accompanying drawings, all of which form a part of this specification. However, it should be clearly understood that the drawings are for illustrative and descriptive purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this specification. It should also be understood that the drawings are not drawn to scale.

[0030] The flowcharts used in this specification illustrate the operations implemented by the system according to some embodiments in this specification. It should be clearly understood that the operations in the flowchart may not be implemented in sequence. On the contrary, the operations may be implemented in reverse order or simultaneously. In addition, one or more other operations may be added to the flowchart. One or more operations may be removed from the flowchart.

[0031] In this specification, "X includes at least one of A, B, or C" means that X includes at least A, or X includes at least B, or X includes at least C. That is, X may include only any one of A, B, C, or may include any combination of A, B, C and other possible contents / elements at the same time. Any combination of A, B, C may be A, B, C, AB, AC, BC, or ABC.

[0032] In this specification, unless otherwise clearly stated, the association relationships generated between structures can be direct association relationships or indirect association relationships. For example, when describing "A is connected to B", unless it is clearly stated that A is directly connected to B, it should be understood that A can be directly connected to B or indirectly connected to B; for another example, when describing "A is above B", unless it is clearly stated that A is directly above B (A and B are adjacent and A is above B), it should be understood that A can be directly above B or A can be indirectly above B (there are other elements between A and B and A is above B). And so on.

[0033] Due to their small size, the structures of short-distance transportation vehicles in the prior art are often relatively simple and their functions are relatively single. Riders can often only ride in a standing position, with a single riding posture. Therefore, there is a need to provide a short-distance transportation vehicle that allows riders to ride in different postures while maintaining a small size.

[0034] In this specification, a short-distance transportation vehicle refers to various devices and tools used to meet an individual's transportation needs within a relatively short distance range. Such devices usually have portability, ease of operation, and environmental friendliness, are suitable for short trips within a city or a specific area, can effectively replace or supplement traditional transportation means, and reduce traffic congestion and environmental pollution. Specific examples of personal transportation devices include scooters, electric scooters, electric unicycles, and other similar lightweight transportation means. This specification uses a scooter as an example to illustrate the above-mentioned short-distance transportation vehicle. However, those skilled in the art can understand that other types of short-distance transportation vehicles are also applicable to the invention in this specification without departing from its spirit.

[0035] The scooter provided in this specification is provided with a seat assembly, enabling the rider to drive the scooter while standing on the bearing surface or sitting on the seat assembly. The seat assembly can be at least partially disposed directly above the bearing surface so as to form an accommodation space between the seat assembly and the bearing surface, which is beneficial for reducing the size of the longitudinal dimension L of the scooter. The longitudinal dimension L is the direction pointing from the seat assembly to the front wheel assembly. When the rider is driving the scooter while sitting on the seat assembly or standing on the bearing surface, the rider can insert one foot or both feet into the accommodation space and move closer to the support portion. The seat tube and the seat assembly can avoid the bearing surface, which is beneficial for the pedal to provide enough space for the rider's feet to be placed, making it easier for the rider to adjust the leg posture when driving the scooter.

[0036] The scooter provided in this specification can be a short-distance transportation scooter, such as a tricycle, a two-wheeler, etc. In particular, the dimension in the width direction of the scooter is small. The width direction of the scooter can be the axial direction of the wheels of the scooter. That is to say, the width dimension of the bearing surface of the scooter is small, for example, it can only accommodate one foot on it, so that the rider needs to place the feet one in front of the other on the bearing surface. At the same time, the wheelbase dimension of the scooter is small. This makes the scooter small in size and light in weight, which is very suitable for short-distance travel.

[0037] Figure 1 Fig. 4 shows a front view structural schematic diagram of a scooter provided according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 2 Fig. 6 shows a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a scooter provided according to an embodiment of the present application. As Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the scooter 001 includes a vehicle body 100, a seat assembly 300, a front wheel assembly 210, and a rear wheel assembly 220. The vehicle body 100 is rotatably connected to the front wheel assembly 210 and the rear wheel assembly 220 respectively. At least one of the front wheel assembly 210 and the rear wheel assembly 220 can be driven to rotate relative to the vehicle body 100, thereby driving the scooter 001 to travel in the application scenario.

[0038] The vehicle body 100 can be the base and main structure of the scooter 001. The vehicle body 100 can be used to connect various components of the scooter 001, such as the front wheel assembly 210, the rear wheel assembly 220, etc. The vehicle body 100 can also be used to carry the rider. The vehicle body 100 can have a variety of different structures to adapt to different application scenarios. For example, the scooter 001 is a tricycle or a two-wheeler, and the vehicle body 100 of the tricycle and the two-wheeler can have different structures. In this specification Figure 1 a three-wheeled scooter is taken as an example for description. Those skilled in the art should understand that other structures of the vehicle body 100 are also within the protection scope of this specification. The material of the vehicle body 100 can be a metal material, such as carbon steel material, aluminum alloy material, titanium alloy material, etc., and the material of the vehicle body 100 can also be a carbon fiber material. The material of the vehicle body 100 can also be a combination of a variety of different materials, and this specification does not limit this. In some embodiments, the vehicle body 100 can also include other components, and this specification does not limit this.

[0039] The front wheel assembly 210 and the rear wheel assembly 220 can be distributed along the longitudinal direction L of the vehicle body 100. The longitudinal direction L is the direction pointing from the seat assembly 300 to the front wheel assembly 210. The longitudinal direction L can be the traveling direction of the vehicle body 100. The front wheel assembly 210 at least includes a steering assembly 216, a head tube 214, and at least one front wheel 212; the rear wheel assembly 220 at least includes at least one rear wheel 222. In some embodiments, the front wheel assembly 210 can include one wheel or a pair of wheels. In other embodiments, the rear wheel assembly 220 can include one wheel or a pair of wheels. The wheels can be pneumatic tires or solid rubber tires, and this specification does not limit this.

[0040] As Figure 1 In the scooter 001 shown, taking the front wheel assembly 210 including a pair of front wheels 212 and the rear wheel assembly 220 including one rear wheel 222 as an example for description. The front wheels 212 are rotatably connected to the head tube 214. The vehicle body 100 is rotatably connected to the front wheel assembly 210 through the head tube 214. The front wheels 212 and the rear wheels 222 can be the traveling parts of the scooter 001. At least one of the front wheels 212 and the rear wheels 222 can be driven to rotate relative to the vehicle body 100, thereby driving the scooter 001 to travel. The front wheels 212 and the rear wheels 222 can be respectively connected to the vehicle body 100 to drive the vehicle body 100 to travel.

[0041] In some embodiments, a pair of wheels can include a first wheel and a second wheel. The first wheel and the second wheel can be respectively located on both sides of the vehicle body 100, so that the vehicle body 100 can stand without a kick stand. Further, the first wheel and the second wheel can be symmetrically distributed on both sides of the vehicle body 100.

[0042] In some embodiments, the front wheel assembly 210 can include a suspension system 400. The suspension system 400 connects the two wheels 212 of the scooter 001 and the head tube 214. That is to say, the wheels 212 can be connected to the vehicle body 100 through the suspension system 400. The suspension system 400 can be the general term for all force-transmitting connecting devices between the vehicle body 100 and the wheels. Its function is to transmit the force and torque acting between the vehicle body 100 and the wheels. The suspension system 400 can also buffer the impact force transmitted from the uneven road surface to the vehicle body 100 and reduce the vibration caused thereby, so as to ensure that the scooter 001 can travel smoothly.

[0043] Figure 3 The figure shows a partial disassembled structural schematic diagram of a scooter provided according to an embodiment of the present application. Figure 4 The figure shows a partial structural schematic diagram of a scooter provided according to an embodiment of the present application. As Figures 1 to 4As shown, the seat assembly 300 includes a seat cushion 310 and a seat post 320. The vehicle body 100 includes a deck 110, a support portion 120, and a seat tube 130. The support portion 120 is connected to the deck 110 and protrudes from the deck 110. The seat tube 130 is connected to the support portion 120 and the seat assembly 300 respectively. The deck 110 includes a bearing surface 111 for a rider to place their feet on. There is an accommodation space 112 between the seat assembly 300 and the bearing surface 111, allowing at least one foot of the rider to be placed under the seat cushion 310 when the rider is sitting on the seat cushion 310 and riding or standing on the bearing surface 111. Of course, part of the rider's leg can also be placed under the seat cushion 310 along with the foot.

[0044] The deck 110 can be used to bear the rider's feet. The rider can stand on the bearing surface 111 to drive the scooter 001. In some embodiments of the present specification, the width of the deck 110 and / or the bearing surface 111 can only accommodate one foot, and cannot accommodate two feet side by side in the width direction. This enables the rider to place their feet one in front of the other on the bearing surface. The rider can also sit on the seat assembly 300 to drive the scooter 001. When the rider is sitting on the seat assembly 300 to drive the scooter 001, the rider can place their feet on the bearing surface 111. Further, the rider can also extend one foot or both feet into the accommodation space 112 and move closer to the support portion 120 according to their sitting posture requirements. When the rider is standing on the bearing surface 111 to drive the scooter 001, the rider can also extend one foot into the accommodation space 112 and move closer to the support portion 120 according to their standing posture requirements.

[0045] The seat assembly 300 can be at least partially disposed directly above the bearing surface 111 to form an accommodation space 112 between the seat assembly 300 and the bearing surface 111, which is beneficial for reducing the size of the scooter 001 along the longitudinal direction L. The seat tube 130 is connected between the support portion 120 and the seat assembly 300, so that the seat tube 130 and the seat assembly 300 can avoid the bearing surface 111, which is beneficial for the deck 110 to provide sufficient space for the rider's feet to be placed, making it easier for the rider to adjust their leg posture when driving the scooter 001.

[0046] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, along the traveling direction of the scooter 001, the front end of the vehicle body 100 is pivotably / rotatably connected to the steering assembly 216. The support portion 120 is provided at the rear end of the vehicle body 100, and the pedal 110 is provided between the steering assembly 216 and the support portion 120. Among them, the rider can stabilize his own posture by holding the steering assembly 216 by hand, and the rider can also control the scooter 001 through the steering assembly 216. For example, the steering assembly 216 can be set as a handle bar or a steering wheel.

[0047] There should be enough space above the pedal 110 for the rider to stand relatively loosely on the bearing surface 111, so as to facilitate the rider to adjust the leg posture when driving the scooter 001. At the same time, since the rider needs to hold the steering assembly 216 by hand, the distance between the seat assembly 300 and the steering assembly 216 should not be too far, so that the rider can hold the steering assembly 216 while sitting on the seat assembly 300. Therefore, along the longitudinal direction L of the scooter 001, the size of the pedal 110 is limited. Accordingly, by arranging at least part of the seat assembly 300 directly above the bearing surface 111, on the one hand, the distance between the seat assembly 300 and the steering assembly 216 can be shortened, and on the other hand, enough accommodation space 112 can be formed between the seat assembly 300 and the bearing surface 111 to allow the rider to stand relatively loosely on the bearing surface 111.

[0048] The position of the pedal 110 is relatively low, which allows the rider to maintain a low center of gravity when driving the scooter 001. And the support portion 120 protruding from the pedal 110 can make the support portion 120 have a larger size in the height direction of the scooter 001, which is convenient for the support portion 120 to be connected with other components.

[0049] In some embodiments, the vehicle body 100 is rotatably connected to the rear wheel assembly 220. Further, the vehicle body 100 of the scooter 001 further includes a first connecting member 701 and a second connecting member 702. The first connecting member 701 is rotatably connected to the pedal 110. For example, the first connecting member 701 is pivotably connected to the support portion 120. The first connecting member 701 is also rotatably connected to the wheel 222 of the rear wheel assembly 220. At the same time, the second connecting member 702 is rotatably connected to the pedal 110 and / or the support portion 120. For example, the second connecting member 702 is pivotably connected to the support portion 120. Therefore, the first connecting member 701, the second connecting member 702, and the pedal 110 form a triangular support relationship. Further, the second connecting member 702 is an elastic member. For example, the second connecting member 702 is a shock absorber including a spring, and its length can be elastically telescoped. Therefore, the first connecting member 701, the second connecting member 702, and the support portion 120 form a crank-slider structure. Through the elastic telescoping of the second connecting member 702, the rear wheel assembly 220 can swing relative to the vehicle body 100, achieving a shock absorption effect when the scooter 001 travels on an uneven road and making the travel stable.

[0050] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 4 shown, the support portion 120 is inclined obliquely rearward (in the D1 direction) of the scooter 001 from the bearing surface 111. The oblique rearward D1 here refers to the direction that is inclined with the ground and points to the rear wheel 222 and the sky when the scooter 001 is parked on the ground. As Figure 1 shown, the D1 direction forms an obtuse angle with the longitudinal direction L of the vehicle body.

[0051] The support portion 120 is arranged in this way. On the one hand, it can prevent the support portion 120 from occupying the space above the bearing surface 111, so that the rider's feet have enough space to move above the bearing surface 111. On the other hand, it can make the connection between the pedal 110 and the support portion 120 transition smoothly through an obtuse angle, providing space above the part of the support portion 120 close to the pedal 110 for the rider to place the feet.

[0052] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 4 shown, the support portion 120 includes a connecting surface 122; the support portion may also include a supporting surface 121. The connecting surface 122 is used to connect the seat tube 130; the supporting surface can support accessories of the vehicle 001, such as the storage member 500, etc. According to some embodiments of this specification, when the scooter 001 is placed on a horizontal plane, the supporting surface 121 is horizontal or approximately horizontal.

[0053] Next, this specification will separately describe the connecting surface 122.

[0054] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 4As shown, the angle A1 between the connecting surface 122 and the bearing surface 111 is an obtuse angle, such that when the scooter 001 is placed on a horizontal plane, the connecting surface 122 faces the front upper direction of the scooter 001. For example, the range of the angle A1 between the connecting surface 122 and the bearing surface 111 is 120° - 125° or 130° - 145°.

[0055] The connecting surface 122 is arranged in such a way that on the one hand, it is convenient to arrange the seat tube 130 on the connecting surface 122, and on the other hand, it can make the connecting surface 122 and the bearing surface 111 have a smooth transition at the connection, and provide space above the part of the connecting surface 122 close to the bearing surface 111 for the rider to place the feet.

[0056] In some embodiments, an instant disassembly structure is provided on the connecting surface 122. The seat tube 130 and the connecting surface 122 are connected through the instant disassembly structure. For example, the seat tube 130 and the connecting surface 122 can be connected through a slot structure. When the rider does not need to sit on the seat assembly 300, the seat tube 130 and the seat assembly 300 can be conveniently detached from the connecting surface 122, facilitating the rider to ride in a standing position. In some embodiments, other types of disassembly structures are provided on the connecting surface 122. The seat tube 130 and the connecting surface 122 are connected through this structure. For example, the seat tube 130 and the connecting surface 122 can be connected by screws, etc.

[0057] In some other embodiments, as Figures 1 to 4 shown, the connecting surface 122 and the seat tube 130 can also be integrally formed. At this time, the seat tube 130 protrudes from the connecting surface 122. For example, the connecting surface 122 and the seat tube 130 are integrally formed by forging. Connecting the connecting surface 122 and the seat tube 130 in this way can simplify the process, facilitate assembly, and at the same time reduce the seam marks on the surface of the scooter 001, improving the appearance aesthetics.

[0058] In some embodiments, the connecting surface 122 can also be connected to other components of the vehicle body 100. For example, the connecting surface 122 can also be connected to other parts of the vehicle body 100 through hooks, small containers, etc. Other components include one or more of a helmet, gloves, knee and elbow protection sets, rain gear, mobile phone holders, tire repair tools, chargers, backup power supplies, or locks, etc.

[0059] The seat tube 130 is connected to the connecting surface 122, and when the scooter 001 is placed on a horizontal plane, the seat tube 130 extends from the connecting surface 122 towards the front upper direction D2 of the scooter 001.

[0060] Specifically, the lower end of the seat tube 130 is connected to the connection surface 122, and the upper end of the seat tube 130 is connected to the seat assembly 300, so that the seat tube 130 supports the seat assembly 300. In some embodiments, the upper end of the seat tube 130 can extend to a position above the bearing surface 111, so as to support the seat assembly 300 above the bearing surface 111. In other embodiments, the upper end of the seat tube 130 can extend to a position above the support portion 120, and the seat assembly 300 extends forward from a position above the support portion 120 to a position above the bearing surface 111.

[0061] The seat tube 130 is arranged in this way. On the one hand, it enables the seat assembly 300 to be supported above the bearing surface 111. On the other hand, it can provide space between the seat tube 130 and the support portion 120 for the rider to place the feet. In addition, an installation space 313 can be formed above the seat tube 130, so as to allow accessories of the scooter 001 to be installed above the seat tube 130, making full use of the space of the scooter 001 and making the layout of the scooter 001 compact.

[0062] The upper end of the seat tube 130 is connected to the seat assembly 300. In some embodiments, the seat assembly 300 includes a seat post 320 and a seat cushion 310.

[0063] The seat post 320 is connected to the seat cushion 310 and is also connected to the seat tube 130 at the same time. In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 4 shown, the seat tube 130 is provided with a mounting hole 1312 with an opening facing the upper rear of the scooter 001, and the seat post 320 is at least partially arranged in the mounting hole 1312. In Figure 1 it, the opening direction of the mounting hole 1312 can be marked as D3. The setting of the mounting hole 1312 is beneficial to stably fixing the seat post 320, and at the same time it is convenient for assembling the seat post 320 on the seat tube 130.

[0064] The rider can adjust the position of the seat post 320 along the opening direction D3 of the mounting hole 1312 to the upper rear of the scooter 001 to increase the spacing between the seat cushion 310 and the pedal 110, and at the same time increase the spacing between the seat cushion 310 and the front end of the vehicle body 100. The rider can also adjust the position of the seat post 320 to the front lower of the scooter 001 to reduce the spacing between the seat cushion 310 and the pedal 110, and at the same time reduce the spacing between the seat cushion 310 and the front end of the vehicle body 100.

[0065] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 4As shown, the seat post 320 further includes a locking member 321. The locking member 321 is disposed at the opening of the mounting hole 1312 and detachably fixes the seat post 320 within the mounting hole 1312, so that the rider can adjust the height of the seat cushion 310. The provision of the locking member 321 facilitates the quick adjustment of the position of the seat post 320, and thus enables the quick adjustment of the height of the seat cushion 310. By relaxing the locking member 321, the rider can allow the seat post 320 to slide within the mounting hole 1312, and thus can adjust the height of the seat cushion 310. By tightening the locking member 321, the rider can restrict the seat post 320 from sliding within the mounting hole 1312, and thus can keep the position of the seat cushion 310 stable.

[0066] In some embodiments, as Figures 1 to 4 shown, the seat tube 130 includes a seat tube main body 131, a mounting tube 132 and a fixing member 133. The mounting hole 1312 can be provided in the seat tube main body 131. The opening of the mounting hole 1312 can be located at the upper end of the seat tube main body 131, and the lower end of the seat tube main body 131 can be connected to the connecting surface 122. The lower end of the mounting tube 132 can be located within the mounting hole 1312, and the portion between the upper and lower ends of the mounting tube 132 can be clamped between the fixing member 133 and the seat tube main body 131. The fixing member 133 can be connected to the seat tube main body 131 by screws, thereby fixing the mounting tube 132 to the seat tube main body 131 to achieve the assembly of the mounting tube 132 on the seat tube main body 131. The seat post 320 can extend from the upper end of the mounting tube 132 through the mounting tube 132 into the mounting hole 1312. The provision of the mounting tube 132 facilitates the assembly of the seat post 320 on the seat tube 130.

[0067] The seat cushion 310 includes a front portion 311 and a rear portion 312.

[0068] In some embodiments, the front portion 311 of the seat cushion 310 is located in front of the seat post 320 (on the side close to the front wheel 212) and above the bearing surface 111. Along the length direction L of the bearing surface 111, the projection length of the front portion 311 on the bearing surface 111, L1, and the total length L2 of the bearing surface 111 have a ratio of 0.2 to 0.4. For example, L1:L2 is 0.22 to 0.25, 0.28 to 0.32 or 0.35 to 0.38. Among them, the length direction L of the bearing surface 111 is parallel to the traveling direction of the scooter 001.

[0069] The length of L1 should conform to ergonomics, that is, when the rider stands on the pedal 110, the arm can naturally and comfortably hold the steering assembly 216. In this case, L1:L2 should maintain an appropriate ratio so that the rider is comfortable both when sitting and when standing while riding. For example, in some embodiments, as Figure 1As shown, the length L2 of the bearing surface 111 is 410 mm to 460 mm; the projected length L1 of the front part 311 on the bearing surface 111 is 90 mm to 110 mm. Setting the value of L1:L2 to 0.2 to 0.4 can enable the accommodation space 112 to have sufficient accommodation capacity for the rider's feet and is also beneficial to making full use of the space to reduce the size of the scooter 001.

[0070] When the value of L1:L2 is small, it means that the front end F point of the seat cushion 310 is closer to the rear wheel 222 and farther from the steering assembly 216. This means that although the restriction of the seat cushion 310 on the rider's legs is reduced, the seat cushion 310 is far from the steering assembly 216. When the rider sits on the seat cushion 310, it will feel uncomfortable to hold the steering assembly 216 with the arm. When the value of L1:L2 is large, it means that the front end F point of the seat cushion 310 is closer to the steering assembly 216. This means that although it will be more comfortable for the rider to hold the steering assembly 216 with the arm when sitting on the seat cushion 310, because the proportion of L1 in L2 is larger, the restriction of the seat cushion 310 on the rider's legs increases, and the rider will feel uncomfortable when standing and riding.

[0071] The rear part 312 of the seat cushion 310 is located behind the seat tube 320 (on the side close to the rear wheel 222), and an installation space 313 is formed between the seat cushion 310 and the seat post 130. The installation space 313 is used to install accessories of the scooter 001. For example, the accessories of the scooter 001 include one or more of a helmet, gloves, a knee and elbow guard set, rain gear, a mobile phone holder, a tire repair tool, a charger, a backup power supply, or a lock, etc.

[0072] The installation space 313 is located below the rear part 312 of the seat cushion. The setting of the installation space 313 can make full use of the space of the scooter 001, making the layout of the scooter 001 compact, which is beneficial to reducing the overall size of the scooter 001.

[0073] In some embodiments, the vehicle 001 may further include an accessory 500. As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the accessory includes a storage member 500, and at least part of the storage member 500 is located in the installation space 313. The storage member 500 can be used to store items. For example, the storage member 500 can be used to store other accessories. The storage member 500 can specifically be a backpack, a storage basket, etc.

[0074] The storage member 500 can be connected and fixed to the seat post 130. As Figures 1 to 4 shown, the storage member 500 includes a side wall 510 and a bottom 520. Among them, the seat post 130 is connected to the side wall 510, and the support portion 120 is connected to the bottom 520 to support the storage member 500 from below.

[0075] The supporting effect of the support portion 120 on the storage piece 500 can resist the gravity of the items stored in the storage piece 500, and can reduce the force between the storage piece 500 and the vehicle body 100. When the storage piece 500 accommodates heavy items, it is beneficial to reduce the risk of damage to the storage piece 500 and improve the connection stability between the storage piece 500 and the vehicle body 100, thereby making the application scenarios of the storage piece 500 more extensive.

[0076] The bottom of the storage member 500 is connected to the support surface 121, that is, the support surface 121 holds the storage member 500 from below to support the storage member 500. The bottom 520 of the storage member 500 can also be set as a plane to facilitate storing items and receiving support from the support surface 121.

[0077] In some embodiments, a limiting groove 511 is provided on the side wall 510, and the seat tube 130 is at least partially located in the limiting groove 511. Further, the seat tube 130 includes a matching surface 1311, and the matching surface 1311 is located in the limiting groove 511, and the limiting groove 511 matches the shape of the matching surface 1311. In other words, the side wall 510 can wrap at least a portion of the seat tube 130, so that the connection and fixing effect between the side wall 510 and the seat tube 130 can be improved.

[0078] In some embodiments, the side wall 510 is provided with a first connecting hole 512 connected to the limiting groove 511, and the portion of the seat tube 130 located in the limiting groove 511 is provided with a second connecting hole 1313, and the scooter 001 includes an external threaded member 1314, which passes through the first connecting hole 512 and the second connecting hole 1313 to connect the storage member 500 and the seat tube 130.

[0079] The external threaded member 1314 may include screws, bolts, etc. The storage member 500 and the seat tube 130 are connected in this way, which allows the rider to install and remove the storage member 500 as needed, which is conducive to the use of the scooter 001 in more application scenarios.

[0080] In some embodiments, the front end of the storage member 500 may be located in the installation space 313, the portion between the front end and the rear end of the storage member 500 may be connected to the support surface 121, and the rear end of the storage member 500 may be located above the rear wheel assembly 220. The storage member 500 is arranged in this way, and the space above the rear wheel assembly 220 can be used to increase the storage volume of the storage member 500, which is conducive to reducing the external dimensions of the scooter 001.

[0081] In summary, the scooter 001 provided in this specification enables a rider to drive the scooter 001 while standing on the bearing surface 111 or sitting on the seat assembly 300. The seat assembly 300 can be at least partially disposed directly above the bearing surface 111 so as to form an accommodation space 112 between the seat assembly 300 and the bearing surface 111, which is conducive to reducing the longitudinal dimension of the scooter 001. When the rider drives the scooter 001 while sitting on the seat assembly 300 or standing on the bearing surface 111, the rider can insert one foot or both feet into the accommodation space 112 and approach the support portion 120. The seat tube 130 and the seat assembly 300 can avoid the bearing surface 111, which is beneficial for the pedal 110 to provide sufficient space for the rider's feet to be placed, making it easier for the rider to adjust the leg posture when driving the scooter 001.

[0082] The above describes specific embodiments of the present application. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the acts or steps recited in the claims may be performed in a different order than in the embodiments and still achieve the desired result. Additionally, the processes depicted in the figures do not necessarily require a particular order or a sequential order to achieve the desired result. In certain embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.

[0083] In summary, after reading this detailed disclosure, those skilled in the art will understand that the foregoing detailed disclosure may be presented only by way of example and is not restrictive. Although not explicitly stated herein, those skilled in the art can understand that the requirements of this application encompass various reasonable changes, improvements, and modifications to the embodiments. These changes, improvements, and modifications are intended to be proposed by this application and are within the spirit and scope of the exemplary embodiments of this application.

[0084] In addition, certain terms in this application have been used to describe embodiments of this application. For example, "one embodiment", "an embodiment", and / or "some embodiments" mean that the specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of this application. Therefore, it should be emphasized and understood that two or more references to "an embodiment" or "one embodiment" or "alternative embodiments" in various parts of this application do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Additionally, the specific features, structures, or characteristics may be appropriately combined in one or more embodiments of this application.

[0085] It should be understood that in the foregoing description of the embodiments of the present application, for the purpose of helping to understand a feature and for the purpose of simplifying the present application, the present application combines various features in a single embodiment, drawing or its description. However, this does not mean that the combination of these features is necessary. Those skilled in the art may very well mark out some of the devices as separate embodiments for understanding when reading the present application. That is to say, the embodiments in the present application can also be understood as the integration of multiple secondary embodiments. And it also holds when the content of each secondary embodiment is less than all the features of a single foregoing disclosed embodiment.

[0086] Each patent, patent application, published patent application and other materials cited herein, such as articles, books, specifications, publications, documents, articles, etc., except for any historical prosecution documents related thereto, any identical ones that may be inconsistent or in conflict with this document, or any identical historical prosecution documents that may have a limiting effect on the broadest scope of the claims, may be incorporated herein by reference and used for all purposes now or hereafter related to this document. In addition, if there is any inconsistency or conflict between the description, definition and / or use of the terms associated with any of the materials incorporated herein and the terms, descriptions, definitions and / or used in this document, the terms in this document shall prevail.

[0087] Finally, it should be understood that the embodiments of the application disclosed herein are illustrative of the principles of the embodiments of the present application. Other modified embodiments are also within the scope of the present application. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present application are merely examples and not limitations. Those skilled in the art can adopt alternative configurations according to the embodiments in the present application to implement the application in the present application. Therefore, the embodiments of the present application are not limited to the embodiments precisely described in the application.

Claims

1. A scooter, characterized in that: include: front wheel assembly and rear wheel assembly; A vehicle body, rotatably connected to the front wheel assembly and the rear wheel assembly, respectively, comprising a pedal, a support portion and a seat tube; as well as A vehicle seat assembly, including a seat cushion, wherein The support portion is connected to the pedal and protrudes from the pedal, The seat tube is connected to the support portion and the seat assembly respectively. The pedal comprises a bearing surface, and the bearing surface is used for the rider to step on it. The seat assembly and the bearing surface include a receiving space, allowing a rider to always have at least one foot placed under the seat when riding on the seat or standing on the bearing surface.

2. The scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support portion is inclined from the load-bearing surface toward the oblique rear of the scooter.

3. The scooter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support portion includes a connection surface; and The seat tube is connected to the connection surface, and when the scooter is placed on a horizontal surface, the seat tube extends from the connection surface toward the upper front of the scooter.

4. The scooter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The angle between the connecting surface and the bearing surface is an obtuse angle, so that when the scooter is placed on the horizontal plane, the connecting surface faces the upper front direction of the scooter.

5. The scooter according to claim 3, characterized in that: The connecting surface is provided with an instant disassembly structure, and the seat tube is connected to the connecting surface via the instant disassembly structure; or The connecting surface is integrally connected to the seat tube.

6. The scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The seat assembly includes a seat tube, and the seat tube is connected to the seat cushion and the seat tube respectively. The seat cushion comprises a front portion, The front portion is located in front of the seat and above the bearing surface; Along the length direction of the bearing surface, the ratio of the projection length of the front portion on the bearing surface to the length of the bearing surface is 0.2-0.

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7. The scooter according to claim 6, characterized in that: The seat tube is provided with a mounting hole opening toward the upper rear of the scooter, and the seat tube is at least partially arranged in the mounting hole.

8. The scooter according to claim 7, characterized in that: The seat also includes a locking piece, The locking piece is arranged at the opening of the mounting hole, and can detachably fix the seat in the mounting hole so that the rider can adjust the height of the seat cushion.

9. The scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The vehicle seat assembly comprises a seat through-hole, wherein the seat through-hole is respectively connected to the seat cushion and the seat tube; and The seat cushion comprises a rear portion, which is located behind the seat tube and forms an installation space with the seat tube. The installation space is used to arrange accessories of the scooter.

10. The scooter according to claim 9, characterized in that: The accessory includes a storage member, and the storage member is at least partially located in the installation space.

11. The scooter according to claim 10, characterized in that: The storage piece comprises a side wall and a bottom. Wherein, the seat tube is connected to the side wall, and the support portion is connected to the bottom so as to support the storage member underneath.

12. The scooter according to claim 11, characterized in that: The support portion includes a support surface, wherein When the scooter is placed on a horizontal surface, the support surface is horizontal; and The supporting portion is connected to the bottom through the supporting surface.

13. The scooter according to claim 12, characterized in that: The side wall is provided with a limiting groove, and the seat tube is at least partially located in the limiting groove.

14. The scooter according to claim 13, characterized in that: The side wall is provided with a first connecting hole connected to the limiting groove, the portion of the seat tube located in the limiting groove is provided with a second connecting hole, and the scooter includes an external threaded member, which passes through the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole to connect the storage member and the seat tube.

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