Electric pedal mechanism

By concealing the motor within the support pedal, the problem of limited footrest width in electric seats is solved, allowing for greater installation location options and a better passenger experience.

CN223644662UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-09SHENZHEN FAURECIA AUTO PARTS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520050495.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-09
Publication Date
2025-12-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing electric seat footrest mechanism has a limited footrest width due to the motor being located inside the backrest, which affects the passenger experience.

Method used

The drive motor is hidden inside the support pedal, which rotates around the support tube. The fixing part is connected to the support tube and the rotating part. The support pedal is equipped with a fixing rod and a support wire, and the outer wall is fitted with a buffer spring to achieve motor concealment.

Benefits of technology

The increased width options and installation flexibility of the seat footrests enhance the passenger experience.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of automobile seats, and particularly discloses an electric pedal mechanism which comprises a driving motor, a supporting pipe and a supporting pedal, the supporting pedal rotates with the supporting pipe as the axis, the driving motor is fixedly arranged in the supporting pedal, a fixing piece is arranged in the supporting pedal, and the driving motor is fixedly connected with the supporting pipe. A rotating part is arranged at the output end of the driving motor, one end of the fixing part is fixedly connected with the supporting pipe, the other end of the fixing part is rotationally connected with the rotating part, and a certain included angle exists between the fixing part and the rotating part. The driving motor is hidden in the supporting pedal, the supporting pedal does not need to avoid the mounting position of the driving motor, so that more choices and adjustments are provided in the aspect of supporting pedal modeling, in addition, the position for mounting the driving motor does not need to be vacated on a seat framework, and the mounting position of the mechanism has a larger selection range.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive seats, and in particular to seat accessories. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, to improve the riding experience of rear passengers, a rotating footrest mechanism is installed on the back of the front seats. However, the existing electric seat footrests use a structure in which a motor drives a fixed shaft to rotate through gears. The motor is located on the outside of the footrest, which is the inside of the seat back. Since the footrest needs to avoid the motor's installation position when it is folded up, the overall width of the existing footrests is limited, which reduces the passenger's experience.

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this application is: how to increase the width of the seat footrest. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an electric foot pedal mechanism.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: an electric foot pedal mechanism, including a drive motor, a support tube and a support pedal, wherein the support pedal rotates around the support tube as an axis, the drive motor is fixedly installed inside the support pedal, a fixing component is provided inside the support pedal, a rotating component is provided at the output end of the drive motor, one end of the fixing component is fixedly connected to the support tube and the other end is rotatably connected to the rotating component, and there is a certain included angle between the fixing component and the rotating component.

[0006] In some embodiments, the support pedal is provided with a fixing rod, the fixed end of the drive motor is fixedly connected to the fixing rod, and the two ends of the fixing rod are respectively fixedly connected to the support pedal.

[0007] In some embodiments, the fastener is fixedly disposed above the support tube.

[0008] In some embodiments, the drive motor and the fixing member are located at the center of the support pedal, and the fixing member is located at the center of the support tube.

[0009] In some embodiments, the support pedal is provided with a support wire, which is fixedly disposed inside the support pedal.

[0010] In some embodiments, a buffer spring is fitted onto the outer wall of the support tube, and the buffer spring rotates along with the support pedal.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] This electric foot pedal mechanism hides the drive motor inside the support pedal, allowing for more options and adjustments in the support pedal's design as the support pedal does not need to accommodate the drive motor's mounting location. Furthermore, no space needs to be allocated on the seat frame for mounting the drive motor, providing a wider range of installation options for this mechanism. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of the structure supporting the pedal;

[0015] The labels and names in the diagram correspond as follows: 1. Drive motor; 2. Support tube; 3. Support pedal; 11. Rotating component; 21. Buffer spring; 31. Fixing rod; 32. Fixing component; 33. Support wire. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0017] Please see Figure 1 This utility model provides a technical solution: an electric foot pedal mechanism, including a drive motor 1, a support tube 2, and a support pedal 3. The two ends of the support tube 2 are fixedly connected to the corresponding side panels of the seat back. The support tube 2 passes through one side of the support pedal 3, and the support pedal 3 rotates around the support tube 2 as its axis. The drive motor 1 is a lead screw motor.

[0018] Please see Figure 2The support pedal 3 contains a fixed rod 31 and a fixing member 32. Both ends of the fixed rod 31 are fixedly connected to the support pedal 3. The fixed end of the drive motor 1 is fixedly connected to the fixed rod 31, and its output end has a rotating member 11. One end of the fixing member 32 is fixedly connected to the support tube 2, and the other end is rotatably connected to the rotating member 11. The fixing member 32 is fixedly positioned above the support tube 2, with the end of the fixing member 32 connected to the rotating member 11 close to the outer seat frame. There is a certain angle between the fixing member 32 and the rotating member 11. In its original state, the support pedal 3 is positioned entirely above the support tube 2. When the drive motor 1 operates, its output end forces an increase in the distance between the fixed end of the drive motor 1 and the rotation points of the fixing member 32 and the rotating member 11. This causes the rotating member 11 to rotate, and the angle between the rotating member 11 and the fixing member 32 decreases, thus causing the support pedal 3 to rotate around the support tube 2.

[0019] In order to make the rotation of the two sides of the support pedal 3 more balanced, in this embodiment, preferably, the drive motor 1 and the fixing member 32 are located at the center of the support pedal 3, and the fixing member 32 is located at the center of the support tube 2. Moreover, since passengers usually place their weight on both sides of the support pedal 3 when using it, placing the drive motor 1 and the fixing member 32 at the center of the support pedal 3 can further reduce the damage to the drive motor 1.

[0020] To improve the support of the support pedal 3 and protect the drive motor 1, in this embodiment, preferably, the support pedal 3 is provided with support wires 33, and multiple support wires 33 may be provided and fixedly installed inside the support pedal 3. In the original state of the support pedal 3, the support wires 33 are closer to the outer seat frame.

[0021] In order to eliminate the shaking noise of the support pedal 3, in this embodiment, preferably, a buffer spring 21 is sleeved on the outer wall of the support tube 2, and the buffer spring 21 rotates with the support pedal 3.

[0022] Because the drive motor 1 is concealed within the support pedal 3, the support pedal 3 does not need to accommodate the installation location of the drive motor 1, thus allowing for greater flexibility and adjustment in its design. Furthermore, since no space needs to be allocated on the seat frame for installing the drive motor 1, this mechanism offers even greater flexibility in terms of installation location.

[0023] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An electric foot pedal mechanism, comprising a drive motor (1), a support tube (2), and a support pedal (3), characterized in that, The support pedal (3) rotates around the support tube (2) as the axis. The drive motor (1) is fixedly installed inside the support pedal (3). The support pedal (3) is provided with a fixing part (32). The output end of the drive motor (1) is provided with a rotating part (11). One end of the fixing part (32) is fixedly connected to the support tube (2) and the other end is rotatably connected to the rotating part (11). There is an angle between the fixing part (32) and the rotating part (11).

2. The electric foot pedal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support pedal (3) is provided with a fixing rod (31), the fixed end of the drive motor (1) is fixedly connected to the fixing rod (31), and the two ends of the fixing rod (31) are respectively fixedly connected to the support pedal (3).

3. The electric foot pedal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fastener (32) is fixedly installed above the support tube (2).

4. The electric foot pedal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive motor (1) and the fixing member (32) are located at the center of the support pedal (3), and the fixing member (32) is located at the center of the support tube (2).

5. The electric foot pedal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support pedal (3) is provided with a support wire (33), which is fixedly installed inside the support pedal (3).

6. The electric foot pedal mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the support tube (2) is fitted with a buffer spring (21), which rotates as the support pedal (3) rotates.