Steering mechanism of golf cart

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of golf carts, and discloses a steering mechanism of a golf cart, which comprises a frame, front wheels, rear wheels and a steering mechanism, the steering mechanism is arranged on the front side in the frame and connected with the two front wheels, the steering mechanism comprises a main frame and a steering wheel, the main frame is fixedly mounted on the front side in the frame, and the steering wheel is connected with the steering wheel. The steering wheel is arranged outside the frame and connected with a rudderstock, the bottom end of the rudderstock is fixedly connected with a rotating arm shaft, the rotating arm shaft penetrates through and extends into the frame, and a connecting rod steering structure is arranged at the bottom end of the rotating arm shaft. During steering, the steering wheel is rotated to drive the rudderstock and the rotating arm shaft to rotate, the steering gears on the left side and the right side are driven to swing left and right through the connecting rod steering structure, the wheel steering function is achieved, operation is easy, and mastering is easy. Due to the design of the connecting rod steering structure, the steering mechanism can bear large external force and collision and is not prone to losing efficacy or changing the steering angle, and the stability and reliability of the steering system are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of golf carts, and specifically to a steering mechanism of a golf cart. Background Art

[0002] As a special means of transportation for golf courses, the design and function of golf carts need to meet the characteristics and requirements of golf. Golf carts adopt rear-wheel drive and front-wheel steering structures.

[0003] The front-wheel steering of existing golf carts generally uses chain drive and gear drive to achieve electronic automatic steering functions, which has the following disadvantages:

[0004] First, the load-bearing capacity is small, and it is easy to fail or the steering angle changes due to external forces or collisions;

[0005] Second, the chain and gear drive systems usually require a large installation space, which may limit the flexibility of vehicle design and reduce the available internal space;

[0006] Third, the chain drive and gear drive systems need to be lubricated and maintained regularly to prevent problems such as chain slack and gear wear, which increases the maintenance cost and time. Content of the Utility Model

[0007] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the disadvantages existing in the prior art, and to propose a steering mechanism of a golf cart.

[0008] To solve the above problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0009] A steering mechanism of a golf cart, including a vehicle frame, front wheels, rear wheels and a steering mechanism. The steering mechanism is arranged on the front side inside the vehicle frame and is connected to the two front wheels. The steering mechanism includes a main frame and a steering wheel. The main frame is fixedly installed on the front side inside the vehicle frame. The steering wheel is arranged outside the vehicle frame and is connected with a steering rod. The bottom end of the steering rod is fixedly connected with a swivel arm shaft. The swivel arm shaft penetrates and extends into the vehicle frame. The bottom end of the swivel arm shaft is provided with a link steering structure.

[0010] Steering gears are respectively arranged on both sides of the main frame corresponding to the two front wheels. Wheel mounting structures are arranged on both of the two steering gears. The front wheels are mounted on the steering gears through the wheel mounting structures.

[0011] Upper connecting arms and lower connecting arms are arranged on both the left and right sides of the main frame. Three steering connectors are arranged on the steering gears. The upper connecting arms, the lower connecting arms and the link steering structure are respectively connected to the steering gears through the three steering connectors.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: The steering connection member includes a steering ball seat and a steering ball head. The steering ball head is rotatably connected within the steering ball seat. The steering ball head is mounted on the steering gear through a bolt and screw structure. The steering ball seat is fixedly connected to the upper connecting arm, the lower connecting arm, and / or the link steering structure.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution: The link steering structure includes a first steering plate, a second steering plate, a first steering tie rod, and two second steering tie rods. The top of the first steering plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the swivel arm shaft. The second steering plate is rotatably mounted on the main frame.

[0014] One steering connection member is provided on the first steering plate, and three steering connection members are provided on the second steering plate. The steering connection member on the first steering plate is connected to the first steering tie rod. The other end of the first steering tie rod is connected to one of the steering connection members on the second steering plate. The other two steering connection members on the second steering plate are respectively connected to the two second steering tie rods. The other ends of the two second steering tie rods are respectively fixedly connected to the steering ball seats of the steering connection members on the steering gear.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution: Shock absorbers are provided on both the left and right sides of the main frame. An installation bracket is fixedly installed on the top of the main frame. The two shock absorbers are respectively installed on the installation bracket and penetrate through the upper connecting arm and are fixedly connected to the lower connecting arm near the steering gear.

[0016] As a further description of the above technical solution: A ceiling covers the upper part of the vehicle frame.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present utility model are as follows:

[0018] First, this solution uses a link steering structure for steering. When steering, rotating the steering wheel drives the steering rod and the swivel arm shaft to rotate. The link steering structure drives the steering gears on both the left and right sides to swing left and right, thereby realizing the wheel steering function. The operation is simple and easy to master. Moreover, the design of the link steering structure enables the steering mechanism to withstand greater external forces and collisions, is not easily damaged or have a change in the steering angle, and improves the stability and reliability of the steering system.

[0019] Third, the design of the steering mechanism in this solution is compact, reducing the installation space required for the chain and gear transmission system, increasing the available space inside the vehicle, improving the flexibility of vehicle design, not requiring regular lubrication and maintenance of the chain and gear, reducing the maintenance cost and time, and improving the convenience of maintenance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional view of the steering mechanism of the present utility model and the golf cart as a whole;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a side view of the steering mechanism of the present utility model and the whole golf cart;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural view of the steering mechanism of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural view of the link steering structure of the present utility model.

[0024] Explanation of the reference numerals in the figure:

[0025] 1. Frame; 2. Front wheel; 3. Rear wheel; 4. Steering mechanism; 41. Main frame; 411. Upper connecting arm; 412. Lower connecting arm; 42. Steering wheel; 43. Rudder rod; 44. Rotating arm shaft; 45. Link steering structure; 451. First steering plate; 452. Second steering plate; 453. First steering tie rod; 454. Second steering tie rod; 46. Steering gear; 47. Wheel mounting structure; 5. Steering connecting piece; 51. Steering ball socket; 52. Steering ball head; 6. Shock absorber; 7. Mounting bracket; 8. Roof. Specific embodiments

[0026] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model; obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0027] As Figure 1 、 2 shown, it is the overall three-dimensional view and side view of a golf steering mechanism of the present utility model used in a golf cart. The golf cart and the steering mechanism include a frame 1, a front wheel 2, a rear wheel 3, and a steering mechanism 4. The steering mechanism 4 is arranged inside the front side of the frame 1 and is connected to the two front wheels 2. A roof 8 is covered above the frame 1. The direction of the front wheel 2 is controlled through the steering mechanism 4 of the present utility model.

[0028] The focus of the present utility model is the design of the steering mechanism 4 of the golf cart. For details, please refer to Figure 3 、 4。The steering mechanism 4 includes a main frame 41 and a steering wheel 42. The main frame 41 is fixedly installed on the front side inside the vehicle frame 1, and the steering wheel 42 is arranged outside the vehicle frame 1 and connected with a steering rod 43. The bottom end of the steering rod 43 is fixedly connected with a swivel arm shaft 44. The swivel arm shaft 44 penetrates and extends into the vehicle frame 1, and a connecting rod steering structure 45 is arranged at the bottom end of the swivel arm shaft 44. On both sides of the main frame 41, steering gears 46 are respectively arranged corresponding to the two front wheels 2. Wheel mounting structures 47 are arranged on both steering gears 46, and the front wheels 2 are mounted on the steering gears 46 through the wheel mounting structures 47. The connecting rod steering structure 45 is connected with the steering gears 46.

[0029] In the above structure, by rotating the steering wheel 42, the steering rod 43 and the swivel arm shaft 44 are driven to rotate. The connecting rod steering structure 45 drives the steering gears 46 on the left and right sides to swing left and right, thereby realizing the wheel steering function. The operation is simple and easy to master. Through the design of the connecting rod steering structure 45, the steering mechanism 4 can withstand large external forces and collisions, is not easily damaged or have a change in the steering angle, and improves the stability and reliability of the steering system. In addition, the design of the steering mechanism 4 is compact, reducing the installation space required for the chain and gear transmission system, increasing the available space inside the vehicle, and improving the flexibility of vehicle design.

[0030] Furthermore, upper connecting arms 411 and lower connecting arms 412 are arranged on both the left and right sides of the main frame 41. Three steering connectors 5 are arranged on the steering gear 46. The upper connecting arm 411, the lower connecting arm 412 and the connecting rod steering structure 45 are respectively connected with the steering gear 46 through the three steering connectors 5. The steering gear 46 is connected with the upper connecting arm 411, the lower connecting arm 412 and the connecting rod steering structure 45 through the three steering connectors 5, increasing the stability of the steering gear 46 and making the vehicle more stable and reliable when driving on complex terrains or at high speeds.

[0031] The steering connector 5 includes a steering ball seat 51 and a steering ball head 52. The steering ball head 52 is rotatably connected in the steering ball seat 51. The steering ball head 52 is installed at the corresponding position through a bolt and screw structure, and the steering ball seat 51 is fixedly installed at the corresponding position.

[0032] Such as Figure 4As shown in the figure, the link steering structure 45 includes a first steering plate 451, a second steering plate 452, a first steering tie rod 453, and two second steering tie rods 454. The top of the first steering plate 451 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the swivel arm shaft 44, and the second steering plate 452 is rotatably mounted on the main frame 41. A steering connecting member 5 is provided on the first steering plate 451, and three steering connecting members 5 are provided on the second steering plate 452. The steering connecting member 5 on the first steering plate 451 is connected to the first steering tie rod 453, and the other end of the first steering tie rod 453 is connected to one of the steering connecting members 5 on the second steering plate 452. The other two steering connecting members 5 on the second steering plate 452 are respectively connected to the two second steering tie rods 454, and the other ends of the two second steering tie rods 454 are respectively fixedly connected to the steering ball seats 51 of the steering connecting members 5 on the steering gear 46.

[0033] The link steering structure 45 drives the first steering plate 451 to rotate by rotating the swivel arm shaft 44, and then drives the second steering plate 452 to rotate through the steering connecting member 5 and the first steering tie rod 453. At the same time, the two steering gears 46 are driven to swing left and right through the two second steering tie rods 454 to achieve the steering function. Through the coordinated work of the steering wheel 42, the steering rod 43, the swivel arm shaft 44, and the link steering structure 45, the precise control of the steering gear 46 is realized, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of steering and improving the handling performance of the vehicle. The design of the link steering structure 45 simplifies the transmission system, reduces complex chain and gear components, makes the structure simpler, and is convenient for manufacturing and installation.

[0034] In addition, shock absorbers 6 are provided on both the left and right sides of the main frame 41. An installation bracket 7 is fixedly installed on the top of the main frame 41. The two shock absorbers 6 are respectively installed on the installation bracket 7 and penetrate through the upper connecting arm 411 and are fixedly connected to the lower connecting arm 412 near the steering gear 46. The shock absorbers 6 can reduce the impact and vibration suffered by vehicle components on bumpy roads, thereby prolonging the service life of the steering mechanism 4 and other vehicle components, reducing the frequency of maintenance and replacement, reducing the impact on drivers and passengers, and improving the riding comfort.

[0035] The above is only the preferred specific embodiment of the present invention; however, the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, according to the technical solution of the present invention and its improved concept, makes equivalent substitutions or changes, and should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steering mechanism for a golf cart, comprising a vehicle frame (1), front wheels (2), rear wheels (3) and a steering mechanism (4), wherein the steering mechanism (4) is arranged on the front side inside the vehicle frame (1) and is connected to the two front wheels (2), and is characterized in that: The steering mechanism (4) includes a main frame (41) and a steering wheel (42). The main frame (41) is fixedly installed on the front side inside the vehicle frame (1). The steering wheel (42) is arranged outside the vehicle frame (1) and is connected with a steering rod (43). The bottom end of the steering rod (43) is fixedly connected with a swivel arm shaft (44). The swivel arm shaft (44) penetrates and extends into the interior of the vehicle frame (1). A link steering structure (45) is arranged at the bottom end of the swivel arm shaft (44). Steering gears (46) are respectively arranged on both sides of the main frame (41) corresponding to the two front wheels (2). Wheel mounting structures (47) are arranged on both of the two steering gears (46). The front wheels (2) are mounted on the steering gears (46) through the wheel mounting structures (47). Upper connecting arms (411) and lower connecting arms (412) are arranged on both the left and right sides of the main frame (41). Three steering connectors (5) are arranged on the steering gear (46). The upper connecting arm (411), the lower connecting arm (412) and the link steering structure (45) are respectively connected with the steering gear (46) through the three steering connectors (5).

2. The steering mechanism of a golf cart according to claim 1, wherein: The steering connector (5) includes a steering ball socket (51) and a steering ball head (52). The steering ball head (52) is rotatably connected in the steering ball socket (51). The steering ball head (52) is installed on the steering gear (46) through a bolt and screw structure. The steering ball socket (51) is fixedly connected with the upper connecting arm (411), the lower connecting arm (412) and / or the link steering structure (45).

3. The steering mechanism of a golf cart according to claim 2, wherein: The link steering structure (45) includes a first steering plate (451), a second steering plate (452), a first steering tie rod (453) and two second steering tie rods (454). The top of the first steering plate (451) is fixedly connected with the bottom end of the swivel arm shaft (44). The second steering plate (452) is rotatably installed on the main frame (41). One steering connector (5) is arranged on the first steering plate (451). Three steering connectors (5) are arranged on the second steering plate (452). The steering connector (5) on the first steering plate (451) is connected with the first steering tie rod (453). The other end of the first steering tie rod (453) is connected with one of the steering connectors (5) on the second steering plate (452). The other two steering connectors (5) on the second steering plate (452) are respectively connected with the two second steering tie rods (454). The other ends of the two second steering tie rods (454) are respectively fixedly connected with the steering ball sockets (51) of the steering connectors (5) on the steering gear (46).

4. The steering mechanism of a golf cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: Shock absorbers (6) are arranged on both the left and right sides of the main frame (41). An installation bracket (7) is fixedly installed on the top of the main frame (41). The two shock absorbers (6) are respectively installed on the installation bracket (7) and penetrate through the upper connecting arm (411) and are fixedly connected with the lower connecting arm (412) near the steering gear (46).

5. The steering mechanism of a golf cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: A ceiling (8) covers the upper part of the vehicle frame (1).

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