Folding scooter

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of folding type scooters, and particularly relates to a folding type scooter which comprises a scooter body rod, a pedal and a folding assembly. The folding assembly comprises a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod and a sliding block, one end of the first connecting rod is installed on the pedal, the other end of the first connecting rod is rotationally connected with the bicycle body rod, the two opposite ends of the second connecting rod are rotationally connected with the first connecting rod and the third connecting rod respectively, and the end, away from the second connecting rod, of the third connecting rod is rotationally connected with the bicycle body rod. The sliding block is slidably installed on the third connecting rod, and a limiting groove is formed between the sliding block and the third connecting rod. One end of the second connecting rod away from the pedal is provided with a limiting part; and the sliding block slides on the third connecting rod, so that the limiting part is inserted into the limiting groove or separated from the limiting groove. The folding type scooter is simple in structure, low in manufacturing cost and simple in folding operation, so that the folding type scooter is convenient to carry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of folding scooters, and particularly relates to a folding scooter. Background Art

[0002] A scooter is a simple labor-saving mechanical device, which is deeply favored by people and is often used for sports and entertainment in daily life. A traditional scooter includes a handlebar, a body rod, wheels and a pedal. Usually, after the body rod and the handlebar are fixedly connected, the pedal is fixedly connected to the body rod to form a stable structure, and then the wheels are respectively connected to the bottom of the body rod and the pedal to form a scooter structure as a whole. When in use, stand on the pedal and keep the vehicle moving continuously by sliding the other foot. Such a scooter has a moderate speed, is easy to learn and operate, has a light structure, and has good balance, and is not easy to fall down generally.

[0003] Scooters are usually non-foldable structural parts, and non-foldable scooters have the technical problem of inconvenient handling. With the continuous progress of technology, folding scooters have also appeared in people's lives, but the existing folding scooters have the technical problems of complex structure, high manufacturing cost and inconvenient operation. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is that the existing folding scooters have the technical problems of complex structure, high manufacturing cost and inconvenient operation, and the utility model provides a folding scooter.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the utility model provides a folding scooter, which includes a body rod, a pedal and a folding assembly; the folding assembly includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod and a slider. One end of the first connecting rod is installed on the pedal, the other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the body rod, the opposite ends of the second connecting rod are respectively rotatably connected to the first connecting rod and the third connecting rod, and the end of the third connecting rod far from the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the body rod;

[0006] The slider is slidably installed on the third connecting rod, and a limiting groove is provided between the slider and the third connecting rod;

[0007] A limiting part is provided at the end of the second connecting rod far from the pedal; the slider slides on the third connecting rod so that the limiting part is inserted into or disengaged from the limiting groove.

[0008] Optionally, a sliding hole is provided on the third connecting rod, and the folding assembly further includes a guide shaft installed on the slider. The slider is slidably installed on the third connecting rod through the guide shaft slidably inserted into the sliding hole.

[0009] Optionally, a first groove is provided on the second connecting rod, and one end of the third connecting rod away from the vehicle body rod is inserted into the first groove.

[0010] Optionally, a first side ear is further provided on the outer wall of the vehicle body rod, and a second side ear is provided on the first connecting rod; the folding assembly further includes a first pin, a second pin, a third pin, and a fourth pin;

[0011] One end of the first connecting rod away from the pedal is rotatably connected to the first side ear through the first pin; one end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the second side ear through the second pin, the other end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the third connecting rod through the third pin, and one end of the third connecting rod away from the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the first side ear through the fourth pin.

[0012] Optionally, a plugging hole is provided on the pedal, and one end of the first connecting rod away from the vehicle body rod is inserted into the plugging hole.

[0013] Optionally, the folding scooter further includes a front wheel and a rear wheel, the front wheel is rotatably installed at the bottom of the vehicle body rod, and the rear wheel is rotatably installed on the pedal.

[0014] Optionally, a second groove is provided on the pedal, and the rear wheel is rotatably installed in the second groove;

[0015] The folding scooter further includes a mudguard installed on the pedal and disposed opposite to the rear wheel.

[0016] Optionally, the folding scooter further includes a handlebar rod and a first handlebar sleeve and a second handlebar sleeve sleeved on opposite ends of the handlebar rod, and the handlebar rod is installed on the top of the vehicle body rod.

[0017] Optionally, the first handlebar sleeve includes an integrally formed first handlebar tube and a first end cap, and the second handlebar sleeve includes an integrally formed second handlebar tube and a second end cap;

[0018] The first handlebar tube and the second handlebar tube are sleeved on opposite ends of the handlebar rod.

[0019] In the present utility model, when the folding scooter is in an upright state, the second connecting rod and the third connecting rod are in the same straight line, the first connecting rod is parallel to the second connecting rod, and the limiting portion is inserted into the limiting groove. The slider can prevent the connection between the second connecting rod and the third connecting rod from rotating, and the connection between the first connecting rod and the vehicle body rod will not rotate either, thereby ensuring the stability of the folding scooter when it is in an upright state.

[0020] The steps for the folding scooter to change from the erected state to the folded state are as follows: Slide the slider until the limiting part disengages from the limiting groove; then, fold the body rod towards the pedal, and the connection between the second connecting rod and the third connecting rod will rotate, and the connections between the body rod and the first connecting rod and the third connecting rod will also rotate until the body rod is folded on the pedal.

[0021] In the present utility model, the folding scooter has a simple structure, low manufacturing cost, and simple folding operation, thus facilitating the handling of the folding scooter. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.

[0023] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the folding scooter provided by an embodiment of the present utility model in the erected state;

[0024] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the folding scooter provided by an embodiment of the present utility model during the folding process;

[0025] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the folding scooter provided by an embodiment of the present utility model in the folded state.

[0026] The reference numerals in the specification are as follows:

[0027] 1, body rod; 11, first side ear; 2, pedal; 21, second groove; 3, folding assembly; 31, first connecting rod; 311, second side ear; 32, second connecting rod; 321, limiting part; 33, third connecting rod; 331, sliding hole; 34, slider; 341, limiting groove; 35, guide shaft; 36, first pin; 37, second pin; 38, third pin; 39, fourth pin; 4, front wheel; 5, rear wheel; 6, fender; 7, handlebar rod; 8, first handlebar sleeve; 9, second handlebar sleeve. Detailed Description of the Embodiment

[0028] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects solved by the present utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present utility model and are not used to limit the present utility model.

[0029] It should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "middle", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model.

[0030] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, a folding scooter provided by an embodiment of the present utility model includes a body rod 1, a pedal 2, and a folding assembly 3; the folding assembly 3 includes a first connecting rod 31, a second connecting rod 32, a third connecting rod 33, and a slider 34. One end of the first connecting rod 31 is installed on the pedal 2, the other end of the first connecting rod 31 is rotatably connected to the body rod 1, opposite ends of the second connecting rod 32 are respectively rotatably connected to the first connecting rod 31 and the third connecting rod 33, and the end of the third connecting rod 33 away from the second connecting rod 32 is rotatably connected to the body rod 1; it can be understood that the first connecting rod 31 and the third connecting rod 33 are rotatably connected to the side wall of the body rod 1.

[0031] The slider 34 is slidably installed on the third connecting rod 33, and a limiting groove 341 is provided between the slider 34 and the third connecting rod 33; it can be understood that the slider 34 can slide along the length direction of the third connecting rod 33.

[0032] A limiting portion 321 is provided at the end of the second connecting rod 32 away from the pedal 2; the sliding of the slider 34 on the third connecting rod 33 enables the limiting portion 321 to be inserted into or disengaged from the limiting groove 341.

[0033] Specifically, as Figure 1 shown, when the folding scooter is in an upright state, the second connecting rod 32 and the third connecting rod 33 are in the same straight line, the first connecting rod 31 is parallel to the second connecting rod 32, and the limiting portion 321 is inserted into the limiting groove 341. The slider 34 can prevent the connection between the second connecting rod 32 and the third connecting rod 33 from rotating, and the connection between the first connecting rod 31 and the body rod 1 will not rotate either, thereby ensuring the stability of the folding scooter when it is in an upright state.

[0034] As Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown in the figure, the steps for the folding scooter to change from the erected state to the folded state are as follows: Slide the slider 34 until the limiting portion 321 disengages from the limiting groove 341; then, fold the body rod 1 towards the pedal 2. The connection between the second link 32 and the third link 33 will rotate, and the connections between the body rod 1 and the first link 31 and the third link 33 will also rotate until the body rod 1 is folded on the pedal 2.

[0035] In the present utility model, the folding scooter has a simple structure, low manufacturing cost, and simple folding operation, thus facilitating the handling of the folding scooter.

[0036] In one embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, a sliding hole 331 is provided on the third link 33. The folding assembly 3 further includes a guide shaft 35 installed on the slider 34. The slider 34 is slidably installed on the third link 33 through the guide shaft 35 inserted into the sliding hole 331. It can be understood that the sliding hole 331 extends along the length direction of the third link 33, and the slider 34 can slide in the third sliding hole 331 through the guide shaft 35, so that the limiting portion 321 is inserted into or disengages from the limiting groove 341. In this embodiment, the folding assembly 3 has a simple structure, low manufacturing cost, and convenient operation.

[0037] In one embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, a first groove is provided on the second link 32. One end of the third link 33 away from the body rod 1 is inserted into the first groove. It can be understood that one end of the third link 33 away from the body rod 1 is rotatably installed in the first groove. In this embodiment, the design of the first groove ensures the stability of the connection between the second link 32 and the third link 33.

[0038] In one embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, a first side ear 11 is further provided on the outer wall of the body rod 1, and a second side ear 311 is provided on the first link 31; the folding assembly 3 further includes a first pin 36, a second pin 37, a third pin 38, and a fourth pin 39;

[0039] One end of the first connecting rod 31 away from the pedal 2 is rotatably connected to the first side ear 11 through the first pin 36; one end of the second connecting rod 32 is rotatably connected to the second side ear 311 through the second pin 37, and the other end of the second connecting rod 32 is rotatably connected to the third connecting rod 33 through the third pin 38. One end of the third connecting rod 33 away from the second connecting rod 32 is rotatably connected to the first side ear 11 through the fourth pin 39. Understandably, the first pin 36 is rotatably installed on the first connecting rod 31 and the first side ear 11, the second pin 37 is rotatably installed on the second side ear 311 and the second connecting rod 32, the third pin is rotatably installed on the second connecting rod 32 and the third connecting rod 33, and the fourth pin 39 is rotatably installed on the third connecting rod 33 and the first side ear 11. In this embodiment, the disassembly and assembly operation of this folding scooter is simple.

[0040] In one embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, a plug hole is provided on the pedal 2, and one end of the first connecting rod 31 away from the body rod 1 is plugged into the plug hole. Understandably, after one end of the first connecting rod 31 away from the body rod 1 is plugged into the plug hole, the welding between the first connecting rod 31 and the pedal 2 is realized by using the welding process. In this embodiment, the connection between the first connecting rod 31 and the pedal 2 has strong tightness.

[0041] In one embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, the folding scooter further includes a front wheel 4 and a rear wheel 5. The front wheel 4 is rotatably installed at the bottom of the body rod 1, and the rear wheel 5 is rotatably installed on the pedal 2. Understandably, this folding scooter can slide on the ground through the front wheel 4 and the rear wheel 5.

[0042] In one embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, a second groove 21 is provided on the pedal 2, and the rear wheel 5 is rotatably installed in the second groove 21; Understandably, the rear wheel 5 can be rotatably installed in the second groove 21 through a wheel axle.

[0043] The folding scooter further includes a fender 6 installed on the pedal 2 and disposed opposite to the rear wheel 5. Understandably, the fender 6 is located in front of the rear wheel 5, and the fender 6 can prevent the mud on the rear wheel 5 from splashing onto the pedal 2, thereby ensuring the cleanliness of this folding scooter.

[0044] In one embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the folding scooter further includes a handlebar 7 and a first handlebar sleeve 8 and a second handlebar sleeve 9 sleeved on opposite ends of the handlebar 7. The handlebar 7 is installed at the top of the body rod 1. Preferably, the handlebar 7 and the body rod 1 are integrally formed. The first handlebar sleeve 8 and the second handlebar sleeve 9 are installed at the left and right ends of the handlebar 7, improving the comfort of the user holding the handlebar 7.

[0045] In one embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3 shown, the first handlebar sleeve 8 includes an integrally formed first barrel and a first end cap, and the second handlebar sleeve 9 includes an integrally formed second barrel and a second end cap; the first barrel and the second barrel are sleeved on opposite ends of the handlebar 7. Understandably, the first end cap and the second end cap can block the inner hole of the handlebar 7 from the left and right ends. In this embodiment, the first handlebar sleeve 8 includes an integrally formed first barrel and a first end cap, and the second handlebar sleeve 9 includes an integrally formed second barrel and a second end cap, improving the convenience of installing the first handlebar sleeve 8 and the second handlebar sleeve 9 on the handlebar 7.

[0046] The above are only embodiments of the folding scooter of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable scooter, characterized in that: The invention comprises a vehicle body rod, a pedal and a folding assembly; the folding assembly comprises a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod and a slider, one end of the first connecting rod is mounted on the pedal, the other end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the vehicle body rod, the opposite ends of the second connecting rod are rotatably connected to the first connecting rod and the third connecting rod respectively, and one end of the third connecting rod away from the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the vehicle body rod; The slider is slidably mounted on the third connecting rod, and a limiting groove is provided between the slider and the third connecting rod; A limiting portion is provided at one end of the second connecting rod away from the pedal; the sliding block slides on the third connecting rod so that the limiting portion is inserted into the limiting groove or is separated from the limiting groove.

2. The foldable scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third connecting rod is provided with a sliding hole, and the folding assembly further comprises a guide shaft mounted on the sliding block, and the sliding block is slidably mounted on the third connecting rod by means of the guide shaft slidably inserted in the sliding hole.

3. The foldable scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second connecting rod is provided with a first groove, and one end of the third connecting rod away from the vehicle body rod is inserted into the first groove.

4. The foldable scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the body rod is also provided with a first side ear, and the first connecting rod is provided with a second side ear; the folding assembly further includes a first latch, a second latch, a third latch and a fourth latch; One end of the first connecting rod away from the pedal is rotatably connected to the first side ear via the first latch; one end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the second side ear via the second latch, the other end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the third connecting rod via the third latch, and one end of the third connecting rod away from the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the first side ear via the fourth latch.

5. The foldable scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pedal is provided with an inserting hole, and one end of the first connecting rod away from the vehicle body rod is inserted into the inserting hole.

6. The foldable scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The foldable scooter further comprises a front wheel and a rear wheel, wherein the front wheel is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the body rod, and the rear wheel is rotatably mounted on the pedal.

7. The foldable scooter according to claim 6, characterized in that: The pedal is provided with a second groove, and the rear wheel is rotatably mounted in the second groove; The foldable scooter further comprises a mudguard mounted on the pedal and arranged opposite to the rear wheel.

8. The foldable scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The foldable scooter further comprises a handlebar and a first handlebar sleeve and a second handlebar sleeve sleeved at opposite ends of the handlebar, wherein the handlebar is mounted on the top of the vehicle body rod.

9. The foldable scooter according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first handlebar sleeve comprises an integrally formed first handlebar sleeve and a first end cap, and the second handlebar sleeve comprises an integrally formed second handlebar sleeve and a second end cap; The first handle tube and the second handle tube are sleeved on opposite ends of the handlebar.

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