Scooter

Abstract

The utility model provides a scooter which comprises a first component, a second component and a third component. A second component at which a second electrical element is fixed; the fastening device is used for mechanically connecting the first component and the second component; the electric connection device is used for electrically connecting the first electric element and the second electric element; the electrical connection device includes: a first electrical contact fixed at a first component and electrically connected to a first electrical element through a conductive line; a second electrical contact fixed at the second component and electrically connected to the second electrical element through a conductive line; one end of the elastic conductive piece is electrically connected with the first electric contact piece, the other end of the elastic conductive piece is electrically connected with the second electric contact piece, and the elastic conductive piece is fastened between the first component and the second component. According to the scooter, a simple mechanical assembly mode of the two components and an effective electric connection mode of the two electric elements contained in the scooter can be achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of scooters. Background Art

[0002] On scooters, especially children's scooters, there are usually various power-consuming components. Commonly, light-emitting components are added to scooters, such as adding colored LED light-emitting components to the wheels or handlebars of scooters to obtain a dazzling lighting effect. Among them, the power-consuming components can be respectively equipped with independent power supplies, which may not be convenient for later maintenance and replacement. Or, for the convenience of maintenance and replacement, multiple power-consuming components are connected to a common power supply through conductive lines. Among them, when disassembling and assembling the scooter, especially when the user disassembles and assembles the scooter, problems such as incorrect connection of conductive lines and ineffective connection of conductive lines may occur.

[0003] It should be noted that the content introduced here only provides background information related to the present disclosure and does not necessarily belong to the prior art. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] In order to solve or at least alleviate one or more of the above problems, the following technical solutions are provided.

[0005] According to the present utility model, a scooter is proposed, which includes:

[0006] A first component, at which a first electrical component is fixed;

[0007] A second component, at which a second electrical component is fixed;

[0008] A fastening device, which is used to mechanically connect the first component and the second component;

[0009] An electrical connection device, which is used to electrically connect the first electrical component and the second electrical component;

[0010] Wherein, the electrical connection device includes:

[0011] A first electrical contact piece, which is fixed at the first component and is electrically connected to the first electrical component through a conductive line;

[0012] A second electrical contact piece, which is fixed at the second component and is electrically connected to the second electrical component through a conductive line;

[0013] An elastic conductive member, one end of which is electrically connected to the first electrical contact piece and the other end of which is electrically connected to the second electrical contact piece, wherein the elastic conductive member is fastened between the first component and the second component.

[0014] In the scooter according to the present utility model, optionally, the elastic conductive member is a helical spring, and the helical spring is embedded in the accommodating portion provided in the first component or the accommodating portion provided in the second component with its end portion.

[0015] In the scooter according to the present utility model, optionally, the accommodating portion is a blind hole, and a first electrical contact piece or a second electrical contact piece is fixed at the bottom of the blind hole, and the helical spring presses against the first electrical contact piece or the second electrical contact piece with its end portion.

[0016] In the scooter according to the present utility model, optionally, the first electrical contact piece or the second electrical contact piece includes a sheet-shaped portion and a long-shaped portion, wherein the sheet-shaped portion is used to conductively abut against the end portion of the helical spring, and the long-shaped portion is used to conductively abut against the circumferential surface of the helical spring and extend in a direction parallel to the axial direction of the helical spring in the assembled state.

[0017] In the scooter according to the present utility model, optionally, the first component and the second component are detachably fixed by the fastening device.

[0018] In the scooter according to the present utility model, optionally, the fastening device includes a connecting rod with an external thread, a connecting hole, and a fastener with an internal thread that mates with the external thread, wherein one of the connecting rod and the connecting hole is located at the first component and the other is located at the second component, and the connecting rod passes through the connecting hole and is threadedly connected to the fastener.

[0019] In the scooter according to the present utility model, optionally, the accommodating portion provided in the first component is adjacent to the connecting rod or the connecting hole at the first component, or the accommodating portion provided in the second component is adjacent to the connecting rod or the connecting hole at the second component.

[0020] In the scooter according to the present utility model, optionally, one of the first component and the second component is a front wheel bracket and the other is a scooter main body, wherein a front wheel is pivotally fixed at the front wheel bracket, and the scooter main body is for a user of the scooter to stand on.

[0021] In the scooter according to the present utility model, optionally, the first component is a front wheel bracket and the second component is a scooter main body, wherein a conductive line connected to a first electrical component extends in the front wheel bracket and the first electrical contact piece protrudes from an intermediate position of the front wheel bracket for electrical connection with the elastic conductive member.

[0022] In the scooter according to the present utility model, optionally, one of the first electrical component and the second electrical component is an electrical consumption component and the other is an energy storage power source.

[0023] The scooter according to the present disclosure can achieve a relatively simple mechanical assembly method for two components and a more effective electrical connection method for the two electrical components included therein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the above and other features of the present utility model will become apparent, wherein,

[0025] Figure 1 An embodiment of the scooter according to the present utility model is shown, in which the electrical connection device of the scooter is shown in a partially exploded view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0026] It is easily understood that according to the technical solution of the present utility model, without changing the essential spirit of the present utility model, those of ordinary skill in the art can propose various structural ways and implementation ways that can be mutually replaced. Therefore, the following specific embodiments and the accompanying drawings are only exemplary descriptions of the technical solution of the present utility model, and should not be regarded as the whole of the present utility model or as a limitation or restriction on the technical solution of the present utility model.

[0027] The orientation terms such as up, down, left, right, front, back, front side, back side, top, bottom, etc. mentioned or possibly mentioned in this specification are defined with respect to the structures shown in the respective drawings, and they are relative concepts. Therefore, they may change accordingly depending on their different positions and different usage states. So, these or other orientation terms should not be construed as restrictive terms. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. or similar expressions are only used for descriptive and distinguishing purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the corresponding components.

[0028] Referring to Figure 1 , which shows an embodiment of the scooter according to the present utility model, which generally includes a handlebar bracket 110, a skateboard main body 120, a front wheel assembly 130, and a rear wheel assembly 140. The handlebar bracket 110 includes a vertical rod extending in the vertical direction and a cross bar extending in a horizontal direction (i.e., a direction perpendicular to the vertical direction). Among them, grips for the user to hold are respectively fixed on both sides of the cross bar. The skateboard main body 120 is for the user to stand on. Among them, the front wheel bracket 131 of the front wheel assembly 130 is fixed to the front part of the skateboard main body 120, and two front wheels are rotatably fixed on both sides of the front wheel bracket around their own axes. The rear wheel of the rear wheel assembly 140 is rotatably fixed to the rear part of the skateboard main body 120 around its own axis.

[0029] It should be understood that the first component and the second component mentioned herein may relate to any two components of a scooter that include electrical components and have an assembly relationship. These two components are mechanically connected by a fastening device, and the electrical components included are electrically connected by an electrical connection device. Exemplarily, the first component may be a handlebar bracket and the second component may be a scooter body, or the first component may be a rear wheel assembly and the second component may be a scooter body. Or, the first component is the crossbar of the handlebar bracket and the second component is the vertical rod of the handlebar bracket.

[0030] In addition, it should also be understood that the first electrical component and the second electrical component mentioned herein are non-limiting in terms of their types and their electrical connection methods. That is, the first electrical component or the second electrical component may be an electrical consumption component or may be an energy storage power source. The first electrical component and the second electrical component may be connected in series or may be connected in parallel.

[0031] Hereinafter, exemplarily, the scooter according to the present utility model will be described in detail for the following situation. Among them, the front wheel bracket 131 is used as the first component, and a first electrical component 150 is provided therein, and the first electrical component is an electrical consumption component; the scooter body 120 is used as the second component, and a second electrical component (which is not shown in the drawings) is fixed therein, and the second electrical component is an energy storage power source.

[0032] In Figure 1 In the embodiment shown, the front wheel bracket 131 is fixed on the raised portion 121 of the scooter body 120 by a fastening device. Among them, the vertical rod of the handlebar bracket 110 is also installed on the raised portion. Specifically, the front wheel bracket 131 is detachably fixed on the raised portion 121 by a fastening device. Specifically, the raised portion 121 has a mating surface that slopes downward along the forward direction of the scooter. Among them, in the assembled state, the front wheel bracket 131 is located above the mating surface of the raised portion 121. Here, compared with the prior art in which the front wheel bracket is arranged under the arched structure of the scooter body, by installing the front wheel bracket above the raised portion of the scooter body, it is possible to allow the size of the raised portion to be reduced and more space for the user to stand can be provided at the front end of the scooter body. That is, the user of the scooter can stand closer to the vertical rod of the handlebar bracket, which is more ergonomic.

[0033] The fastening device can be implemented as a threaded fitting. Specifically, the fastening device includes a connecting rod located on the front wheel bracket 131 (which is not visible in Figure 1 due to the drawing angle), a connecting hole located on the second component (which is provided with the reference numeral "122" in Figure 1 ), and a fastener for fixing the connecting rod and the connecting hole (which is located below the scooter body 120 and is not visible in Figure 1Invisible). The connecting rod is provided with an external thread; the fastener is provided with an internal thread that mates with the external thread; the connecting hole is a through hole. Exemplarily, the connecting rod can be a screw rod, and the fastener can be a nut. During installation, the connecting rod on the front wheel bracket 131 needs to pass through the connecting hole 122 and the nut used as a fastener is tightened to the end of the connecting rod.

[0034] Alternatively, it is also feasible that the front wheel bracket 131 is provided with the above-mentioned connecting hole, and the protruding part 121 of the skateboard body is provided with the above-mentioned connecting rod, wherein the connecting hole and the connecting rod are detachably fixed by the above-mentioned fastener.

[0035] According to the present invention, the scooter further includes an electrical connection device 160, which includes a first electrical contact piece 161, a second electrical contact piece 162, and an elastic conductive member 163. Among them, the first electrical contact piece 161 is fixed on the front wheel bracket 131 and is electrically connected to the first electrical component through a conductive circuit; the second electrical contact piece 162 is fixed at the protruding part 121 and is electrically connected to the second electrical component through a conductive circuit; the elastic conductive member 163 is fastened, especially pressed, between the front wheel bracket 131 and the skateboard body 120, and one end of the elastic conductive member is electrically connected to the first electrical contact piece 161 and the other end is electrically connected to the second electrical contact piece 162.

[0036] Here, the elastic conductive member can be elastically deformed under an external force, so as to damp the vibration of the scooter caused by the external force while ensuring the effective electrical connection between the first electrical contact piece and the second electrical contact piece. In addition, during the assembly process, the first electrical contact piece and the second electrical contact piece can be fixed respectively first, and then the elastic conductive member is brought into electrical contact with these two electrical contact pieces through the mechanical fixation of the front wheel bracket and the skateboard body, thereby enabling a relatively simple mechanical assembly method and a more effective electrical connection method.

[0037] The elastic conductive member 163 is a helical spring, and the end of the helical spring can be embedded in the receiving portion of the front wheel bracket or embedded in the receiving portion of the skateboard body, and the helical spring is held, especially pressed, between the front wheel bracket and the skateboard body in the assembled state. According to Figure 1 , as the elastic conductive member 163, two helical springs are provided, which are used to be electrically connected to the positive and negative poles of the second electrical component (such as an energy storage power supply) in the skateboard body 120 respectively. The end of the helical spring is embedded in the receiving portion 123 at the protruding part 121. The receiving portion 123 is a blind hole, wherein, in the assembled state, the second electrical contact piece 162 is fixed at the bottom of the blind hole, especially pressed against the bottom of the blind hole by the end of the helical spring.

[0038] In addition, on the raised portion 121 of the skateboard main body 120, the two receiving portions 123 are adjacent to the connection hole 122, that is, the two receiving portions 123 are arranged close to the connection hole 122, or in other words, the two receiving portions 123 are arranged beside the connection hole 122. In particular, the two receiving portions 123 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the connection hole 122. Thus, when the connecting rod is inserted into the connection hole to mechanically connect the front wheel bracket and the skateboard main body, the helical spring and the front wheel bracket can be relatively positioned, thereby facilitating the alignment of the first electrical contact piece and the helical spring.

[0039] According to Figure 1 , the connection hole 122 is located at the middle position of the raised portion 121 of the skateboard main body 120 and the receiving portions 123 implemented as blind holes are symmetrically arranged on both sides thereof, wherein the conductive circuit for the first electrical element extends in the front wheel bracket and the first electrical contact piece 161 projects from the middle position of the front wheel bracket 131 for electrical connection with the helical spring.

[0040] In particular, as Figure 1 shown, the first electrical contact piece 161 includes a conductive sheet-shaped portion and a conductive elongated portion, wherein the sheet-shaped portion is used to abut against the end of the helical spring, and the elongated portion is used to abut against the circumferential surface of the helical spring extending along its axial direction and extends along the axial direction in the assembled state, wherein the axial direction is parallel to the length direction of the helical spring. Through the sheet-shaped portion and the elongated portion, even when the helical spring undergoes torsional deformation around its axial direction, an effective electrical connection with the first electrical contact piece can be ensured. Similarly, the second electrical contact piece 162 can also include the above-mentioned sheet-shaped portion and elongated portion.

[0041] Generally speaking, the assembly process of the scooter shown in Figure 1 is as follows: Fix the first electrical contact piece 161 on the front wheel bracket 131; fix the second electrical contact piece 162 in the receiving portion 123 of the raised portion 121 of the skateboard main body 120 and press it tightly by means of the helical spring; pass the connecting rod at the front wheel bracket 131 through the connection hole at the raised portion 121 and tighten it with the fastener. At the same time, the first electrical contact piece is abutted against the helical spring and an electrical connection is achieved.

[0042] It should be understood that all the above preferred embodiments are exemplary rather than restrictive, and all modifications or deformations made by those skilled in the art to the specific embodiments described above under the concept of the present invention should be within the legal protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A scooter, comprising: a first component having a first electrical component fixed thereto; a second component having a second electrical element fixed thereto; a fastening device for mechanically connecting the first component and the second component; an electrical connection device, used to electrically connect the first electrical element and the second electrical element; Characterized in that the electrical connection device comprises: a first electrical contact fixed to the first component and electrically connected to the first electrical element through a conductive line; a second electrical contact fixed to the second component and electrically connected to the second electrical element through a conductive line; An elastic conductive member, one end of which is electrically connected to the first electrical contact piece and the other end of which is electrically connected to the second electrical contact piece, wherein the elastic conductive member is fastened between the first component and the second component.

2. The scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic conductive member is a coil spring, and the coil spring is embedded with its end portion in a receiving portion provided in the first component or in a receiving portion provided in the second component.

3. The scooter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The accommodation portion is a blind hole, a first electric contact piece or a second electric contact piece is fixed at the bottom of the blind hole, and the coil spring presses against the first electric contact piece or the second electric contact piece with its end.

4. The scooter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first electrical contact piece or the second electrical contact piece includes a sheet-shaped portion and an elongated portion, wherein the sheet-shaped portion is used to conductively abut against the end of the coil spring, and the elongated portion is used to conductively abut against the circumferential surface of the coil spring and extends in an axial direction parallel to the coil spring in an assembled state.

5. The scooter according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first component and the second component are detachably fixed by the fastening device.

6. The scooter according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fastening device includes a connecting rod with an external thread, a connecting hole, and a fastener with an internal thread matching the external thread, wherein one of the connecting rod and the connecting hole is located at the first component and the other is located at the second component, and the connecting rod passes through the connecting hole and is threadedly connected to the fastener.

7. The scooter according to claim 6, characterized in that: The receiving portion provided on the first component is adjacent to the connecting rod or the connecting hole on the first component, or the receiving portion provided on the second component is adjacent to the connecting rod or the connecting hole on the second component.

8. The scooter according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: One of the first component and the second component is a front wheel bracket, wherein a front wheel is pivotably fixed to the front wheel bracket, and the other is a skateboard body for a user of the scooter to stand on.

9. The scooter according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first component is a front wheel bracket and the second component is a skateboard body, wherein a conductive line connected to a first electrical element extends in the front wheel bracket and a first electrical contact extends from a middle position of the front wheel bracket for electrical connection with the elastic conductive member.

10. The scooter according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: One of the first electric element and the second electric element is an electric consumption element and the other is an energy storage power source.

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