Vehicle

Through the adjustable footrest assembly and steering wheel assembly, combined with the motor-driven sliding module, the problem of high wind resistance of the vehicle caused by excessive seat height is solved, flexibility and safety are improved, and energy consumption and costs are reduced.

CN223384436UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-26GREAT WALL MOTOR CO LTD
View PDF 0 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423074427.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-12
Publication Date
2025-09-26
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The driver's seat height of existing vehicles is relatively high, resulting in greater wind resistance for the entire vehicle, affecting energy consumption and operating costs.

Method used

By making the footrest assembly and the steering wheel assembly adjustable in the front-to-rear direction relative to the driver's seat, combined with a motor-driven sliding module, the seat height can be adjusted and the height of the entire vehicle can be lowered.

Benefits of technology

It improves the flexibility of use, meets the needs of different drivers, ensures driving safety and comfort, reduces the wind resistance of the vehicle, reduces energy consumption, and reduces the cost of use.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN223384436U_ABST
    Figure CN223384436U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model discloses a vehicle, which comprises a driver seat, a driver seat, a driving device, a driving device, a driving device, a driving device and a driving device, wherein the driver seat and a floor of the vehicle are relatively fixed in the front-back direction; the position of the pedal assembly can be adjusted in the front-back direction relative to the driver seat; the position of the steering wheel assembly can be adjusted in the front-back direction relative to the driver seat. According to the vehicle provided by the embodiment of the utility model, the positions of the pedal assembly and the steering wheel assembly are adjustable relative to the driver seat in the front-back direction, so that the use flexibility can be improved, the driving requirements of different drivers are met, the view field requirements of the drivers are ensured, the driving safety is improved, and the use comfort is ensured; and the height of the whole vehicle can be reduced to reduce the wind resistance of the whole vehicle, so that the energy consumption of the vehicle can be reduced, the use cost is reduced, the use effect is better, and the application range is wider.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vehicle manufacturing, in particular to a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the national economy and the continuous improvement of living standards, vehicles are becoming increasingly important in people's daily lives and travel. To accommodate the driving needs of different drivers, the driver's seat of existing vehicles is often configured to be adjustable forward and backward, and up and down. This requires the installation of adjustment structures such as slide rails, connecting rods, and motors underneath the seat. This results in a relatively high seat height, which in turn increases the height between the seat cushion and the cab floor. This increases the overall height of the vehicle, hindering the reduction of vehicle wind resistance and leaving room for improvement. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention provides a vehicle that can improve the flexibility of use, meet different usage requirements, ensure user comfort and driving safety, and reduce the wind resistance of the vehicle, thereby reducing the vehicle's energy consumption and reducing the cost of use.

[0004] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the vehicle includes: a driver's seat, which is relatively fixed to the floor of the vehicle in the front-to-rear direction; a footrest assembly, which is positionally adjustable relative to the driver's seat in the front-to-rear direction; and a steering wheel assembly, which is positionally adjustable relative to the driver's seat in the front-to-rear direction.

[0005] According to the vehicle of the embodiment of the present invention, by arranging the position of the footrest assembly and the steering wheel assembly relative to the driver's seat in the front-to-rear direction, the flexibility of use can be improved, the driving needs of different drivers can be met, the driver's field of vision requirements can be guaranteed, so as to improve driving safety and ensure comfort of use. The height of the entire vehicle can be lowered to reduce the wind resistance of the entire vehicle, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the vehicle and reducing the cost of use. The use effect is better and the scope of application is wider.

[0006] According to some embodiments of the vehicle of the present invention, the foot pedal assembly includes a brake pedal and an accelerator pedal, both of which are adjustable in the front-rear direction relative to the driver's seat, and the brake pedal is connected to the brake system line, and the accelerator pedal is connected to the power system line.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle further includes: a steering system actuator, and the steering wheel assembly is connected to the steering system actuator line.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the vehicle of the present invention, the footrest assembly is connected to a first sliding module, the first sliding module is provided with a first sliding portion, the floor of the vehicle is provided with a first sliding fitting portion, the first sliding fitting portion is slidably fitted with the first sliding portion, and the first sliding fitting portion is extended along the front and rear direction of the vehicle.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the vehicle of the present invention, the first sliding module is provided with a first motor, the first motor is used to drive the first sliding portion to drive the footrest assembly to slide relative to the floor, and the first motor is electrically connected to a control system.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle steering wheel assembly is mounted on the main beam of the instrument panel;

[0011] Among them, the steering wheel assembly is connected to a second sliding module, the second sliding module is provided with a second sliding part, the main beam is provided with a second sliding fitting part, the second sliding fitting part is slidably fitted with the second sliding part, and an angle is formed between the extension direction of the second sliding fitting part and the horizontal direction.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the vehicle of the present invention, the second sliding module is provided with a second motor, the second motor is used to drive the second sliding module to slide relative to the main beam, and the second motor is electrically connected to the control system.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the vehicle of the present invention, the steering wheel assembly includes a steering wheel and a rotating part, the rotating part and the steering wheel body are spaced apart and connected by a connecting part, and the second sliding module is provided with a rotating matching part, and the rotating part is sleeved outside the rotating matching part and can rotate relative to the rotating matching part.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the vehicle of the present invention, a combination meter is provided above the second sliding module, the combination meter is located between the rotating portion and the steering wheel, and the combination meter and the connecting portion are staggered in the circumferential direction.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in a vehicle, the dashboard is provided with a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space, the first accommodating space is used to accommodate the footrest assembly, and the second accommodating space is used to accommodate the steering wheel assembly.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description and will become apparent from the following description or learned through practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the footrest assembly and the first sliding module according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the footrest assembly and the first sliding module according to an embodiment of the present utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the steering wheel assembly and the second sliding module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the steering wheel assembly and the second sliding module according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0023] Reference numerals:

[0024] Vehicle 100, driver 101, eyeball 102, field of view 103,

[0025] Driver's seat 1,

[0026] Footrest assembly 2, brake pedal 21, accelerator pedal 22, footrest 23, first sliding module 3, first sliding part 31, first motor 32,

[0027] Steering wheel assembly 4, steering wheel 41, rotating part 42, connecting part 43, second sliding module 5, second sliding part 51, second motor 52, combination meter 53, airbag 54,

[0028] Steering system actuator 6 , instrument panel 7 , main pipe beam 71 , second sliding fitting portion 711 , floor 8 , and driving space 9 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0030] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] Unless otherwise specified, the front-to-back direction in this application is the longitudinal direction of the vehicle 100, that is, the X direction; the left-right direction is the lateral direction of the vehicle 100, that is, the Y direction; and the up-down direction is the vertical direction of the vehicle 100, that is, the Z direction.

[0033] Reference below Figure 1-Figure 5 Description: The vehicle 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention can improve the flexibility of use, meet different usage requirements, ensure usage comfort and driving safety, and reduce the wind resistance of the entire vehicle, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the vehicle 100 and reducing the cost of use.

[0034] like Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, a vehicle 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a driver's seat 1 , a footrest assembly 2 and a steering wheel assembly 4 .

[0035] The driver's seat 1 is relatively fixed to the floor 8 of the vehicle 100 in the front-rear direction. The footrest assembly 2 is positionally adjustable relative to the driver's seat 1 . The steering wheel assembly 4 is positionally adjustable relative to the driver's seat 1 .

[0036] Specifically, the vehicle 100 is formed with a driving space 9, which is arranged at the front of the vehicle 100, and the vehicle 100 is provided with a driver's seat 1, which is arranged in the driving space 9. The driver 101 can enter the driving space 9 to sit on the driver's seat 1. The vehicle 100 is also provided with a footrest assembly 2 and a steering wheel assembly 4. The footrest assembly 2 and the steering wheel assembly 4 are both arranged on the front side of the driving space 9 and are located in front of the driver's seat 1. When the driver 101 sits on the driver's seat 1, the legs can be extended forward along the extension direction of the driving space 9 to operate the footrest assembly 2, and the driver 101's arms can also be extended forward to the steering wheel assembly 4 to operate the steering wheel assembly 4. Then, the driver 101 can control the driving direction of the vehicle 100 through the steering wheel assembly 4, and can adjust the driving speed of the vehicle 100 through the footrest assembly 2 to meet the usage requirements.

[0037] Furthermore, the footrest assembly 2 is arranged on the front side of the driving space 9, and the position of the footrest assembly 2 is adjustable relative to the driver's seat 1 in the front-to-rear direction, that is, the driver's seat 1 can be fixedly installed on the floor 8 of the vehicle 100 in the front-to-rear direction, and the footrest assembly 2 can be movably installed on the floor 8 of the vehicle 100 in the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle 100, thereby making the distance between the footrest assembly 2 and the driver's seat 1 adjustable, and the driver's seat 1 is directly connected to the floor 8, which can lower the height of the driver's seat 1 to reduce the height of the driving space 9, and then reduce the height of the vehicle 100 to reduce the wind resistance of the vehicle 100, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the vehicle 100 and reducing the cost of use.

[0038] When the driver 101 has longer legs, the footrest assembly 2 can be moved away from the driver's seat 1, that is, moved forward, to increase the distance between the footrest assembly 2 and the driver's seat 1, ensure that the driver's 101 legs are stretched, and improve the comfort of use; when the driver 101 has shorter legs, the footrest assembly 2 can be moved closer to the driver's seat 1, that is, moved backward, to reduce the distance between the footrest assembly 2 and the driver's seat 1, ensure that the driver's 101 feet can be completely stepped on the footrest assembly 2, ensure the reliability of the use of the footrest assembly 2, and improve driving safety.

[0039] In addition, the steering wheel assembly 4 is arranged on the front side of the driving space 9, and the position of the steering wheel assembly 4 is adjustable relative to the driver's seat 1 in the front and rear directions, that is, the driver's seat 1 can be fixedly installed on the floor 8 of the vehicle 100, and the steering wheel assembly 4 can be movably installed on the dashboard 7 of the vehicle 100 in the front and rear directions of the vehicle 100, so that the distance between the steering wheel assembly 4 and the driver's seat 1 is adjustable, and the driver's seat 1 is directly connected to the floor 8, which can lower the height of the driver's seat 1 to reduce the height of the driving space 9, and then reduce the height of the vehicle 100 to reduce the wind resistance of the vehicle 100, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the vehicle 100 and reducing the cost of use.

[0040] When the driver's 101 arms are longer, the steering wheel assembly 4 can be moved away from the driver's seat 1, that is, moved forward, to increase the distance between the steering wheel assembly 4 and the driver's seat 1, ensure that the driver's 101 arms are stretched, and improve the use comfort; when the driver's 101 arms are shorter, the steering wheel assembly 4 can be moved toward the driver's seat 1, that is, moved backward, to reduce the distance between the steering wheel assembly 4 and the driver's seat 1, ensure that the driver's 101 hands can hold the steering wheel assembly 4 tightly, ensure the reliability of the steering wheel assembly 4, and improve driving safety.

[0041] When the driver 101 is tall, the steering wheel assembly 4 and the foot pedal assembly 2 can be moved forward to increase the distance between the driver's seat 1 and the steering wheel assembly 4 and the foot pedal assembly 2, ensure the stretch of the driver's limbs 101, and improve driving comfort. When the driver 101 is short, the steering wheel assembly 4 and the foot pedal assembly 2 can be moved backward to reduce the distance between the driver's seat 1 and the steering wheel assembly 4 and the foot pedal assembly 2, ensure the reliability of the driver's 101's control of the steering wheel assembly 4 and the foot pedal assembly 2, and avoid blocking the driver's 101's line of sight, thereby improving the flexibility of use, meeting the driving needs of different drivers 101, and ensuring the driver's 101's field of vision needs, so as to improve driving safety and ensure comfort.

[0042] According to the vehicle 100 of the embodiment of the present invention, by setting the position of the footrest assembly 2 and the steering wheel assembly 4 to be adjustable relative to the driver's seat 1 along the front-to-back direction, the flexibility of use can be improved, the driving needs of different drivers 101 can be met, the vision needs of the driver 101 can be guaranteed, so as to improve driving safety and ensure comfort in use. The height of the entire vehicle can be lowered to reduce the wind resistance of the entire vehicle, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the vehicle 100, reducing the cost of use, and having better use effects and a wider range of applications.

[0043] In some embodiments, the foot pedal assembly 2 includes a brake pedal 21 and an accelerator pedal 22. The brake pedal 21 and the accelerator pedal 22 are both adjustable in the front-to-rear direction relative to the driver's seat 1, and the brake pedal 21 is connected to the brake system line, and the accelerator pedal 22 is connected to the power system line.

[0044] Specifically, the footrest assembly 2 is provided with a brake pedal 21 and an accelerator pedal 22, which are spaced apart and distributed in the transverse direction of the vehicle 100. Figure 2 As shown, the brake pedal 21 and the accelerator pedal 22 are arranged in sequence along the left and right directions of the vehicle 100, that is, the brake pedal 21 and the accelerator pedal 22 can be distributed on the left and right sides of the footrest assembly 2 respectively, and a footrest 23 is also provided on the left side of the brake pedal 21. When the driver 101 does not need to step on the brake pedal 21, the foot can be placed on the footrest 23 to support the foot, thereby ensuring comfort of use, reducing driving fatigue, and improving driving safety.

[0045] Furthermore, the brake pedal 21, accelerator pedal 22 and footrest 23 are all adjustable in position relative to the driver's seat 1 in the front-to-rear direction, that is, the footrest assembly 2 as a whole is adjustable in position relative to the driver's seat 1 in the front-to-rear direction, so that the distance between the brake pedal 21, accelerator pedal 22 and footrest 23 and the driver's seat 1 is adjustable, which can increase the distance between the brake pedal 21, accelerator pedal 22 and footrest 23 and the driver's seat 1 to ensure the extension of the driver's 101 legs, and can also reduce the distance between the brake pedal 21, accelerator pedal 22 and footrest 23 and the driver's seat 1 to ensure that the driver's 101 feet are firmly on the brake pedal 21 and accelerator pedal 22 to ensure the reliability of the operation.

[0046] In addition, the vehicle 100 is provided with a braking system, which can brake the wheels to slow down or stop the vehicle 100, and the brake pedal 21 is connected to the braking system line, that is, the brake pedal 21 and the braking system are flexibly connected. When the driver 101 steps on the brake pedal 21, the analog electrical signal of the stepping depth of the brake pedal 21 can be transmitted to the actuator of the braking system through the wiring harness and the electrical signal, thereby making the distance between the brake pedal 21 and the braking system adjustable, and the adjustment range is large, so as to improve the adjustability of the position of the brake pedal 21 in the front and rear directions to meet different usage requirements.

[0047] The vehicle 100 is also provided with a power system, which can provide driving power to the vehicle 100 to drive the vehicle 100, and the accelerator pedal 22 is connected to the power system line, that is, the accelerator pedal 22 and the power system are flexibly connected. When the driver 101 steps on the accelerator pedal 22, the analog electrical signal of the stepping depth of the accelerator pedal 22 can be transmitted to the actuator of the power system through the wiring harness and the electrical signal, thereby making the distance between the accelerator pedal 22 and the power system adjustable, and the adjustment range is large, so as to improve the adjustability of the position of the accelerator pedal 22 in the front and rear directions to meet different usage requirements.

[0048] Among them, during actual setting, the brake pedal 21 and the accelerator pedal 22 can also be connected to the corresponding system using numerical control or other methods to improve setting flexibility.

[0049] In some embodiments, the vehicle 100 further includes a steering system actuator 6 , and the steering wheel assembly 4 is connected to the steering system actuator 6 by wires.

[0050] Specifically, the position of the steering wheel assembly 4 relative to the driver's seat 1 in the front-to-rear direction is adjustable, so that the distance between the steering wheel assembly 4 and the driver's seat 1 is adjustable. This can increase the distance between the steering wheel assembly 4 and the driver's seat 1 to ensure that the driver's 101 arms can be stretched, or reduce the distance between the steering wheel assembly 4 and the driver's seat 1 to ensure that the driver's 101 hands hold the steering wheel assembly 4 tightly to ensure the reliability of the operation.

[0051] The vehicle 100 is also provided with a steering system actuator 6, which may be provided with a front wheel angle sensor, a steering actuator motor, a steering motor controller and a front wheel steering assembly, etc. The steering wheel assembly 4 may be connected to the steering system actuator 6 by wire. When the driver 101 turns the steering wheel 41, an analog electrical signal of the rotation angle of the steering wheel assembly 4 may be collected and transmitted to the steering system actuator 6 through a wiring harness and an electrical signal, and then the steering motor controller controls the rotation of the steering wheel to realize the steering intention of the driver 101, so that the distance between the steering wheel assembly 4 and the steering system actuator 6 is adjustable, and the adjustment range is large, so as to improve the adjustability of the position of the steering wheel assembly 4 in the front and rear directions to meet different usage requirements.

[0052] In some embodiments, the footrest assembly 2 is connected to a first sliding module 3, the first sliding module 3 is provided with a first sliding portion 31, the floor 8 of the vehicle 100 is provided with a first sliding fitting portion, the first sliding fitting portion is slidably fitted with the first sliding portion 31, and the first sliding fitting portion is extended along the front and rear directions of the vehicle 100.

[0053] Specifically, the footrest assembly 2 is movably mounted on the floor 8 of the vehicle 100 along the front-rear direction, and the footrest assembly 2 is provided with a first sliding module 3. The first sliding module 3 can be provided with a plate-shaped mounting platform. The brake pedal 21, accelerator pedal 22 and footrest 23 of the footrest assembly 2 can all be mounted on the first sliding module 3. The first sliding module 3 can slide relative to the floor 8 of the vehicle 100 along the front-rear direction, that is, the first sliding module 3 can slide relative to the floor 8 of the vehicle 100 through structures such as slide rails, gears, piston push rods, multi-links or magnetic levitation, so that the brake pedal 21, accelerator pedal 22 and footrest 23 can all slide relative to the floor 8 of the vehicle 100 along the front-rear direction, thereby simplifying the internal structure of the vehicle 100 and improving the integration between the various structures.

[0054] Furthermore, the first sliding module 3 is provided with a first sliding portion 31, and the floor 8 of the vehicle 100 is provided with a first sliding matching portion. One of the first sliding portion 31 and the first sliding matching portion can be set as a sliding guide groove, and the other can be set as a sliding guide rail. That is, the first sliding portion 31 can be set as a sliding guide groove and the first sliding matching portion can be set as a sliding guide rail, or the first sliding matching portion can be set as a sliding guide groove and the first sliding portion 31 can be set as a sliding guide rail. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, the first sliding portion 31 is configured as a sliding guide rail, the first sliding fitting portion is configured as a sliding guide groove, and the first sliding fitting portion is extended along the front and rear directions of the vehicle 100, so that when the first sliding portion 31 slides relative to the first sliding fitting portion, it can move along the front and rear directions. The structure is simple and can ensure the reliability of the running trajectory of the footrest assembly 2.

[0055] In some embodiments, the first sliding module 3 is provided with a first motor 32 , which is used to drive the first sliding portion 31 to drive the footrest assembly 2 to slide relative to the floor 8 , and the first motor 32 is electrically connected to the control system.

[0056] Specifically, the first sliding module 3 can slide in the front and rear directions relative to the floor 8 of the vehicle 100, and the first sliding module 3 is provided with a first motor 32, the first motor 32 can be fixed to the floor 8 of the vehicle 100, and the first motor 32 is provided with a first output shaft, and the first output shaft is power-connected to the first sliding part 31, that is, the first output shaft can engage with the first sliding part 31, so that when the first motor 32 is running, the first output shaft rotates, and then the first output shaft can drive the first sliding part 31 to drive the footrest assembly 2 to slide relative to the floor 8.

[0057] Furthermore, the rotation direction of the first output shaft can control the moving direction of the first sliding part 31, that is, the first output shaft can be set so that when it rotates clockwise, the first sliding part 31 slides forward, and when it rotates counterclockwise, the first sliding part 31 slides backward. The first output shaft can also be set so that when it rotates clockwise, the first sliding part 31 slides backward, and when it rotates counterclockwise, the first sliding part 31 slides forward, thereby meeting different setting requirements and improving setting flexibility.

[0058] The first motor 32 is electrically connected to the control system. In actual settings, a control button can be set on the door interior, dashboard 7 or central control of the vehicle 100. The control button can be electrically connected to the control system, so that the driver 101 can send an adjustment signal to the control system through the control button, and then the control system can control the operation of the first motor 32 to make the first sliding module 3 slide relative to the floor 8.

[0059] In some embodiments, the steering wheel assembly 4 is installed on the main beam 71 of the instrument panel 7, wherein the steering wheel assembly 4 is connected to the second sliding module 5, the second sliding module 5 is provided with a second sliding portion 51, and the main beam 71 is provided with a second sliding fitting portion 711. The second sliding fitting portion 711 is slidably fitted with the second sliding portion 51, and there is an angle between the extension direction of the second sliding fitting portion 711 and the horizontal direction.

[0060] Specifically, the steering wheel assembly 4 is installed on the main beam 71 of the instrument panel 7 and can slide relative to the main beam 71 in the front-to-rear direction. The steering wheel assembly 4 is connected to the second sliding module 5, and the second sliding module 5 can be set to a columnar structure, etc. One end of the second sliding module 5 is rotatably connected to the steering wheel assembly 4, and the other end is slidably connected to the main beam 71, so that the second sliding module 5 can drive the steering wheel assembly 4 to slide back and forth relative to the main beam 71, that is, the second sliding module 5 can slide relative to the main beam 71 through structures such as slide rails, gears, piston push rods, multi-links or magnetic levitation, which can increase the moving range of the steering wheel assembly 4 to meet different usage requirements.

[0061] Furthermore, the second sliding module 5 is provided with a second sliding portion 51, and the main beam 71 of the instrument panel 7 is provided with a second sliding fitting portion 711. One of the second sliding portion 51 and the second sliding fitting portion 711 can be set as a sliding guide groove, and the other can be set as a sliding guide rail. That is, the second sliding portion 51 can be set as a sliding guide groove and the second sliding fitting portion 711 can be set as a sliding guide rail, or the second sliding fitting portion 711 can be set as a sliding guide groove and the second sliding portion 51 can be set as a sliding guide rail. In this embodiment, Figure 4 As shown, the second sliding portion 51 is configured as a sliding guide rail, and the second sliding fitting portion 711 is configured as a sliding guide groove.

[0062] In addition, there is an angle between the extension direction of the second sliding fitting part 711 and the horizontal direction, and the second sliding fitting part 711 can be tilted from front to rear and upward, so that when the second sliding part 51 slides backward relative to the second sliding fitting part 711, it can move toward the rear and upward, that is, when the distance between the steering wheel assembly 4 and the driver's seat 1 is shortened, the height of the steering wheel assembly 4 can also be raised to meet driving needs, and the angle between the extension direction of the second sliding fitting part 711 and the horizontal direction can be set to a, and meets the following requirements: 0°<a≤45°, which can prevent the steering wheel assembly 4 from rising too high, affecting the driving line of sight, and ensuring driving safety.

[0063] In some embodiments, the second sliding module 5 is provided with a second motor 52 , which is used to drive the second sliding module 5 to slide relative to the main beam 71 , and the second motor 52 is electrically connected to the control system.

[0064] Specifically, the second sliding module 5 can slide in the front-to-rear direction relative to the main beam 71 of the instrument panel 7, and the second sliding module 5 is provided with a second motor 52, which can be fixed to the main beam 71 of the instrument panel 7, and the second motor 52 is provided with a second output shaft, which is dynamically connected to the second sliding part 51, that is, the second output shaft can be engaged with the second sliding part 51, etc., so that when the second motor 52 is running, the second output shaft rotates, and then the second output shaft can drive the second sliding part 51 to drive the steering wheel assembly 4 to slide relative to the main beam 71.

[0065] Furthermore, the rotation direction of the second output shaft can control the moving direction of the second sliding part 51, that is, the second output shaft can be set so that when it rotates clockwise, the second sliding part 51 slides forward, and when it rotates counterclockwise, the second sliding part 51 slides backward. The second output shaft can also be set so that when it rotates clockwise, the second sliding part 51 slides backward, and when it rotates counterclockwise, the second sliding part 51 slides forward, thereby meeting different setting requirements and improving setting flexibility.

[0066] The second motor 52 is electrically connected to the control system. During actual setting, a control button can be set on the door interior, dashboard 7 or central control of the vehicle 100. The control button can be electrically connected to the control system, so that the driver 101 can send an adjustment signal to the control system through the control button, and then the control system can control the operation of the second motor 52 to make the second sliding module 5 slide relative to the main beam 71.

[0067] In some embodiments, the steering wheel assembly 4 includes a steering wheel 41 and a rotating part 42. The rotating part 42 and the steering wheel 41 body are spaced apart and connected by a connecting part 43. The second sliding module 5 is provided with a rotating matching part. The rotating part 42 is mounted outside the rotating matching part and can rotate relative to the rotating matching part.

[0068] Specifically, the steering wheel assembly 4 is connected to the second sliding module 5, and as Figure 4-Figure 5 As shown, the steering wheel assembly 4 is provided with a steering wheel 41 and a rotating part 42. The steering wheel 41 can be set as a circular ring or a rectangular ring, etc., and the steering wheel 41 can be provided with an anti-slip part, etc. to ensure the control reliability of the driver 101. The rotating part 42 is mounted on the outside of the second sliding module 5, and the second sliding module 5 is provided with a rotating matching part. The rotating part 42 and the rotating matching part are rotatably matched.

[0069] Furthermore, the steering wheel 41 and the rotating part 42 are arranged spaced apart in the front-to-back direction, the steering wheel 41 is arranged behind the rotating part 42, and the steering wheel 41 and the rotating part 42 can be connected through a connecting part 43. The connecting part 43 can be set to two or more, etc., to ensure the reliability of the connection between the steering wheel 41 and the rotating part 42, and the steering wheel 41 can be rotated together with the rotating part 42 relative to the second sliding module 5 through the connecting part 43, and the second sliding module 5 can also drive the steering wheel assembly 4 to slide forward and backward, to ensure the reliability of the steering wheel assembly 4, and to simplify the structure of the steering wheel assembly 4 and improve the internal integration of the vehicle 100.

[0070] In some embodiments, a combination meter 53 is provided above the second sliding module 5 . The combination meter 53 is located between the rotating portion 42 and the steering wheel 41 , and the combination meter 53 and the connecting portion 43 are staggered along the circumferential direction.

[0071] Specifically, the second sliding module 5 can slide forward and backward relative to the main beam 71, and a combination instrument 53 is provided above the second sliding module 5. The combination instrument 53 can provide the driver 101 with information such as operating parameters, faults, mileage, etc. of the vehicle 100. The combination instrument 53 is fixed to the second sliding module 5 and can slide forward and backward with the second sliding module 5, so that the driver's 101 eyeballs 102 can be in a straight line with the combination instrument 53, that is, the combination instrument 53 can be located within the driver's 101 field of view 103, thereby ensuring driving safety.

[0072] Furthermore, the rotating portion 42 is sleeved outside the second sliding module 5, and the connecting portion 43 can be extended along the front-to-back direction of the vehicle 100, the front end of the connecting portion 43 is fixedly connected to the rotating portion 42, and the rear end of the connecting portion 43 is fixedly connected to the steering wheel 41, so that the steering wheel 41 and the rotating portion 42 can be fixedly connected through the connecting portion 43, and the steering wheel 41 and the second sliding module 5 are spaced apart and distributed, the combination meter 53 is arranged between the rotating portion 42 and the steering wheel 41, and the combination meter 53 and the connecting portion 43 are staggered along the circumferential direction, that is, the connection portion 43 and the combination meter 53 are staggered along the circumferential direction. The instruments 53 are spaced apart and distributed along the radial direction of the second sliding module 5. The instrument cluster 53 is fixedly mounted on the second sliding module 5, that is, the instrument cluster 53 does not rotate with the steering wheel assembly 4. When the steering wheel 41 rotates, the connecting portion 43 and the rotating portion 42 can be driven to rotate together. The rotation of the connecting portion 43 can form a rotating body. The instrument cluster 53 is located on the inner side of the rotating body, thereby avoiding the influence of the steering wheel 41 on the instrument cluster 53 when rotating, ensuring the reliability of the use of the instrument cluster 53, and ensuring the reliability of the driver 101's observation of the instrument cluster 53.

[0073] And as Figure 5 As shown, in actual configuration, an airbag 54 may be provided in the middle of the rear end of the second sliding module 5 to ensure driving safety.

[0074] In some embodiments, the dashboard 7 is provided with a first accommodation space and a second accommodation space. The first accommodation space is used to accommodate the footrest assembly 2 , and the second accommodation space is used to accommodate the steering wheel assembly 4 .

[0075] Specifically, the dashboard 7 is arranged on the front side of the vehicle 100 and can be used to install the steering wheel assembly 4, etc., and the dashboard 7 is provided with a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space. The first accommodating space can be arranged below the dashboard 7. The first accommodating space is set as a groove-shaped structure that is open to the rear and recessed to the front, and the first accommodating space can be used to accommodate the footrest assembly 2, that is, when the first motor 32 drives the first sliding module 3 to slide forward relative to the floor 8, the footrest assembly 2 can slide into the first accommodating space, thereby increasing the space under the driving space 9. When the vehicle 100 is set to automatic driving or parking mode, the footrest assembly 2 can slide into the first accommodating space, so that the driver 101 can stretch, and when the driver 101 enters the vehicle 100, the footrest assembly 2 can slide out from the first accommodating space, so that the driver 101 can operate the footrest assembly 2, thereby improving the flexibility of use.

[0076] Furthermore, a second accommodating space can be provided above the dashboard 7, and the second accommodating space is provided as a groove-shaped structure which is open rearward and recessed forward, and the second accommodating space can be used to accommodate the steering wheel assembly 4, that is, when the second motor 52 drives the second sliding module 5 to slide forward relative to the main beam 71, the steering wheel assembly 4 can slide into the second accommodating space, thereby increasing the space above the driving space 9. When the vehicle 100 is set to automatic driving or parking mode, the steering wheel assembly 4 can slide into the second accommodating space, so that the driver 101 can stretch, and when the driver 101 enters the vehicle 100, the steering wheel assembly 4 can slide out from the second accommodating space, so that the driver 101 can operate the steering wheel assembly 4, thereby improving the flexibility of use.

[0077] Among them, the driver's seat 1 is fixedly installed on the floor 8 of the vehicle 100, which can reduce the height of the vehicle 100 to reduce the wind resistance of the vehicle 100. When the vehicle 100 is higher, a placement slot open to the rear can be set under the driver's seat 1 to increase the sliding space of the rear passengers, improve the comfort of use, and meet different usage needs.

[0078] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative use of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0079] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and purpose of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A vehicle, characterized in that: include: a driver's seat, the driver's seat being fixed relative to the floor of the vehicle in a front-to-rear direction; A footrest assembly, wherein the position of the footrest assembly is adjustable in a front-to-rear direction relative to the driver's seat; A steering wheel assembly is adjustable in position along a front-rear direction relative to the driver's seat.

2. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that The foot pedal assembly includes a brake pedal and an accelerator pedal. Both the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal are adjustable in the front-rear direction relative to the driver's seat. The brake pedal is connected to a brake system line, and the accelerator pedal is connected to a power system line.

3. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: Also includes: A steering system actuator is connected to the steering wheel assembly by a wire.

4. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The footrest assembly is connected to a first sliding module, the first sliding module is provided with a first sliding portion, the floor of the vehicle is provided with a first sliding fitting portion, the first sliding fitting portion is slidably fitted with the first sliding portion, and the first sliding fitting portion is extended along the front and rear direction of the vehicle.

5. The vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that The first sliding module is provided with a first motor, and the first motor is used to drive the first sliding part to drive the pedal assembly to slide relative to the floor, and the first motor is electrically connected to the control system.

6. The vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that The steering wheel assembly is mounted on the main beam of the instrument panel; Among them, the steering wheel assembly is connected to a second sliding module, the second sliding module is provided with a second sliding part, the main beam is provided with a second sliding fitting part, the second sliding fitting part is slidably fitted with the second sliding part, and an angle is formed between the extension direction of the second sliding fitting part and the horizontal direction.

7. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that The second sliding module is provided with a second motor, and the second motor is used to drive the second sliding module to slide relative to the main beam. The second motor is electrically connected to the control system.

8. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that The steering wheel assembly includes a steering wheel and a rotating part. The rotating part and the steering wheel body are spaced apart and connected by a connecting part. The second sliding module is provided with a rotating matching part. The rotating part is sleeved outside the rotating matching part and can rotate relative to the rotating matching part.

9. The vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that A combination meter is provided above the second sliding module. The combination meter is located between the rotating portion and the steering wheel, and the combination meter and the connecting portion are staggered in a circumferential direction.

10. The vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that The instrument panel is provided with a first accommodating space and a second accommodating space, wherein the first accommodating space is used to accommodate the footrest assembly, and the second accommodating space is used to accommodate the steering wheel assembly.