Foldable operating rod
By designing a folding adjustment mechanism for the foldable joystick, the problem of inconvenience in entering and exiting the cab caused by the joystick's inability to be folded was solved, realizing the joystick's folding function and improving operating comfort.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422140241.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-02
AI Technical Summary
The inability to fold the control levers makes it inconvenient for staff to enter and exit the driver's cab.
A foldable joystick is designed, which enables the folding of the first and second joysticks through a folding adjustment mechanism. The mechanism includes an L-shaped fixing handle, a connecting bushing, a limiting post, and a spring, allowing the joystick to be folded when not in use.
It provides more space, making it easier for staff to enter and exit the cab and improving operational comfort.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a joystick, specifically a foldable joystick, belonging to the field of excavator joystick technology. Background Technology
[0002] Excavators are a common type of engineering machinery, mainly used in earthmoving projects, such as excavating soil, sand, gravel, and ore. They are also commonly used in construction, often for foundation excavation or trench excavation. The joystick is the main tool for excavator operators to control the excavator. By moving the joystick differently, operators can control various functions of the excavator.
[0003] However, in real life, we can see that, especially for some excavators with relatively compact internal space, if the control lever cannot be folded after use, the height of the control lever will make it inconvenient for the operator to enter and exit the cab. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention proposes a foldable control lever to solve the problem that the inability of the control lever to fold causes inconvenience for operators when entering and exiting the driver's cab.
[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a foldable control lever, including two first control levers, a second control lever is provided above each of the two first control levers, and a folding adjustment mechanism is provided on the outer surface of each of the two first control levers. The folding adjustment mechanism includes an L-shaped fixing handle one, a connecting bushing is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the L-shaped fixing handle one, and an L-shaped fixing handle two is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the connecting bushing. An adjustment limiting hole is opened on the outer surface of the L-shaped fixing handle two.
[0006] A connecting rod is slidably connected to the inner wall of the connecting bushing. An arc-shaped button is fixedly connected to the top end of the connecting rod. A connecting plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the connecting rod. A symmetrical limiting post is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting plate. A spring is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the arc-shaped button.
[0007] Furthermore, the first L-shaped fixing handle is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first control lever, and the second L-shaped fixing handle is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the second control lever. The first control lever can provide support for the first L-shaped fixing handle, and the second L-shaped fixing handle can connect the second control lever and the first control lever.
[0008] Specifically, the limiting post is adapted to the adjusting limiting hole, and the spring is fixedly connected to the connecting bushing. By inserting the limiting post into the adjusting limiting hole, the adjusting limiting hole can be limited.
[0009] Furthermore, each of the two second control levers is fixedly connected to a push-pull handle at its top end. The outer surface of each push-pull handle is provided with anti-slip texture. By providing push-pull handles, people can push the second control levers more conveniently.
[0010] Preferably, the first control lever and the second control lever are adapted to each other, and the spring is sleeved on the outer surface of the connecting rod. When the top end of the first control lever is in contact with the bottom end of the second control lever, the first control lever and the second control lever are in a straight line state.
[0011] This utility model provides a foldable joystick, which has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] The foldable control lever, through the coordinated arrangement of the first control lever, the second control lever, and the folding adjustment mechanism, allows the excavator to fold the first and second control levers when not in use, thereby providing more space for the operator to enter and exit the cab, making it easier for the operator to get in and out of the cab.
[0013] This foldable control lever, through the coordinated arrangement of an arc-shaped button, connecting rod, connecting plate, limiting post, connecting bushing, L-shaped fixing handle one, L-shaped fixing handle two, and the second control lever, allows operators to easily fold the first and second control levers. By pressing the connecting rod with the arc-shaped button until the limiting post disengages from the adjusting limiting hole, and then flipping the second control lever to 180 degrees, the limiting post aligns with the adjusting limiting hole. By releasing the arc-shaped button, the limiting post can be inserted into the adjusting limiting hole under the elastic force of the spring, thereby realizing the folding of the first and second control levers. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a front view of the three-dimensional structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a side view of the three-dimensional structure of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded structure of the first and second control levers of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of the folding adjustment mechanism of this utility model.
[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures
[0019] 1. First joystick; 2. Second joystick;
[0020] 3. Folding adjustment mechanism; 301. L-shaped fixing handle one; 302. Connecting bushing; 303. L-shaped fixing handle two; 304. Adjustment limit hole; 305. Connecting rod; 306. Arc-shaped button; 307. Connecting plate; 308. Limiting post; 309. Spring;
[0021] 4. Push-pull handle. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0023] Please see Figures 1-4 This utility model embodiment provides a foldable control lever, including two first control levers 1, which are mounted on the excavator body. By swinging the first control levers 1 back and forth, multiple functions of the excavator can be controlled. A second control lever 2 is provided above each of the two first control levers 1. A folding adjustment mechanism 3 is provided on the outer surface of each of the two first control levers 1. By providing the folding adjustment mechanism 3, the first control levers 1 and the second control lever 2 can be folded when the excavator is not working. The folding adjustment mechanism 3 includes an L-shaped fixing handle 301, a connecting bushing 302 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the L-shaped fixing handle 301, and an L-shaped fixing handle 303 is rotatably connected to the outer surface of the connecting bushing 302. The L-shaped fixing handle 303 can rotate around the connecting bushing 302. An adjustment limit hole 304 is provided on the outer surface of the L-shaped fixing handle 303.
[0024] A connecting rod 305 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the connecting bushing 302. The connecting rod 305 passes through the connecting bushing 302. An arc-shaped button 306 is fixedly connected to the top of the connecting rod 305. The arc-shaped button 306 allows people to press the connecting rod 305 more comfortably. A connecting plate 307 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting rod 305. The connecting plate 307 can move synchronously with the connecting rod 305. A symmetrical limiting post 308 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting plate 307. A spring 309 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the arc-shaped button 306. When the arc-shaped button 306 is pressed, the spring 309 will be compressed. At this time, the spring 309 provides an outward elastic force to the arc-shaped button 306.
[0025] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 4L-shaped fixed handle 301 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first control lever 1, and L-shaped fixed handle 303 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the second control lever 2. The first control lever 1 can support the L-shaped fixed handle 301, and the L-shaped fixed handle 303 can connect the second control lever 2 and the first control lever 1.
[0026] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 4 The limiting post 308 is adapted to the adjusting limiting hole 304, and the spring 309 is fixedly connected to the connecting bushing 302. By inserting the limiting post 308 into the adjusting limiting hole 304, the adjusting limiting hole 304 can be limited.
[0027] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 2 Each of the two second control levers 2 has a push-pull handle 4 fixedly connected to its top. The outer surface of each push-pull handle 4 is provided with anti-slip texture. By setting the push-pull handle 4, people can push the second control lever 2 more conveniently.
[0028] Please refer to this carefully. Figure 4 The first control lever 1 and the second control lever 2 are adapted to each other. The spring 309 is sleeved on the outer surface of the connecting rod 305. When the top end of the first control lever 1 contacts the bottom end of the second control lever 2, the first control lever 1 and the second control lever 2 are in a straight line state.
[0029] Working principle: After the excavator is used, when it is necessary to fold the first control lever 1 and the second control lever 2, press the connecting rod 305 with the arc-shaped button 306 until the limiting post 308 disengages from the adjusting limiting hole 304. Then, rotate the second control lever 2 to 180 degrees. At this time, the limiting post 308 corresponds to the adjusting limiting hole 304. By releasing the arc-shaped button 306, the limiting post 308 can be inserted into the adjusting limiting hole 304 under the elastic force of the spring 309, thereby realizing the folding of the first control lever 1 and the second control lever 2. This provides more space for the operator to enter and exit the cab, making it easier for the operator to enter and exit the cab.
[0030] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A foldable joystick comprising two first joysticks (1), characterized in that: The upper part of each of the two first operating rods (1) is provided with a second operating rod (2), and the outer surface of each of the two first operating rods (1) is provided with a folding adjusting mechanism (3), the folding adjusting mechanism (3) comprises an L-shaped fixed handle one (301), the inner wall of the L-shaped fixed handle one (301) is fixedly connected with a connecting shaft sleeve (302), the outer surface of the connecting shaft sleeve (302) is rotatably connected with an L-shaped fixed handle two (303), and the outer surface of the L-shaped fixed handle two (303) is provided with an adjusting limiting hole (304). The inner wall of the connecting shaft sleeve (302) is slidably connected with a connecting rod (305), the top end of the connecting rod (305) is fixedly connected with an arc-shaped button (306), the bottom end of the connecting rod (305) is fixedly connected with a connecting plate (307), the outer surface of the connecting plate (307) is fixedly connected with two symmetrical limiting columns (308), and the outer surface of the arc-shaped button (306) is fixedly connected with a spring (309).
2. A collapsible handle according to claim 1, wherein: The L-shaped fixed handle one (301) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the first operating rod (1), and the L-shaped fixed handle two (303) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the second operating rod (2).
3. The collapsible handle of claim 1, wherein: The limiting column (308) is matched with the adjusting limiting hole (304), and the spring (309) is fixedly connected with the connecting shaft sleeve (302).
4. The collapsible handle of claim 1, wherein: The top end of each of the two second operating rods (2) is fixedly connected with a push-pull handle (4), and the outer surface of each of the two push-pull handles (4) is provided with anti-skid lines.
5. The collapsible handle of claim 1, wherein: The first operating rod (1) is matched with the second operating rod (2), and the spring (309) is sleeved on the outer surface of the connecting rod (305).