Telescopic pedal device and vehicle equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to a telescopic pedal device and vehicle equipment. The telescopic pedal device comprises a pedal and a plurality of pedal installation assemblies, the pedal is provided with a first end and a second end in the length direction of the pedal, the pedal is provided with a treading face, the pedal is connected between the adjacent pedal installation assemblies, and each pedal installation assembly comprises an installation support, a pedal support and at least one pair of supporting arms. The pedal support is provided with a pedal support groove with an inward opening, the pedal support is provided with a first side and a second side which are deviated from each other in the length direction of the pedal, the at least one pair of supporting arms is pivotally connected with the mounting support, and the at least one pair of supporting arms is pivotally connected with the pedal support so as to move the pedal between an extending position and a retracting position; the tread surface of the pedal is substantially horizontal and adjacent to the bottom surface of the mounting support. According to the telescopic pedal device, the required installation space is small, the applicability is high, and the trafficability of a vehicle is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to vehicle technical field, concretely relates to a telescopic pedal device and vehicle equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] Telescopic pedal is usually installed below the vehicle to assist passengers to get on and off the vehicle. In the related art, the telescopic pedal needs a large installation space, especially for the vehicle with a low chassis, the telescopic pedal is inconvenient to install, and the passing performance of the vehicle is affected. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model aims at at least in a certain extent solves one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0004] Therefore, the utility model embodiment provides a telescopic pedal device, and the required installation space of the telescopic pedal device is small, and the passing performance of the vehicle is improved.

[0005] The utility model embodiment further provides a vehicle equipment.

[0006] The telescopic pedal device of the utility model embodiment comprises: a pedal, the pedal has a first end and a second end in the length direction thereof, and the pedal has a tread surface; a plurality of pedal installation assemblies, the pedal is connected between adjacent pedal installation assemblies, and the pedal installation assembly comprises an installation support; a pedal support, the pedal support has a pedal support groove with an inward opening, and the pedal support has a first side and a second side away from each other in the length direction of the pedal; at least one pair of support arms, the at least one pair of support arms are pivotally connected with the installation support, and the at least one pair of support arms are pivotally connected with the pedal support to move the pedal between an extended position and a retracted position; wherein in the adjacent two pedal installation assemblies, the first side of the pedal support of one pedal installation assembly faces the second side of the pedal support of another pedal installation assembly in the length direction of the pedal, the first end of the pedal is connected with the first side of the pedal support of the one pedal installation assembly, and the second end of the pedal is connected with the second side of the pedal support of the another pedal installation assembly, wherein in the extended position, the length of the first support arm in the at least one pair of support arms in the pedal support groove is L3a, the length of the second support arm in the at least one pair of support arms in the pedal support groove is L4a, in the retracted position, the length of the first support arm in the pedal support groove is L3b, and the length of the second support arm in the pedal support groove is L4b, wherein L3a is less than L3b and L4a is less than L4b; wherein in the retracted position, the tread surface of the pedal is substantially horizontal and adjacent to the bottom surface of the installation support.

[0007] According to the telescopic pedal device, the first end of the pedal is connected with the first side of the pedal support of one pedal mounting assembly, the second end of the pedal is connected with the second side of the pedal support of another pedal mounting assembly, and the first side and the second side are away from each other in the length direction of the pedal. Therefore, the overall thickness of the pedal support and the pedal after assembly is small when the pedal mounting assembly is in the extended position or the retracted position, so that the required installation space of the pedal mounting assembly is small, so that the pedal mounting assembly can be applied to a vehicle with a low chassis. Therefore, the telescopic pedal device has a small occupied space, and the passability of the vehicle is improved.

[0008] In some embodiments, the first end and the second end of the pedal are respectively provided with pedal matching parts, the first side of the pedal support of the one pedal mounting assembly and the second side of the pedal support of the another pedal mounting assembly are respectively provided with support matching parts, and the pedal matching parts and the support matching parts are engaged with each other.

[0009] In some embodiments, one of the pedal matching part and the support matching part includes at least one matching hole, and the other of the pedal matching part and the support matching part includes at least one prism, the cross section of the matching hole and the cross section of the prism are non-circular and matched with each other, and the prism is inserted and matched in the matching hole.

[0010] In some embodiments, the pedal mounting assembly includes a first pedal mounting assembly, a second pedal mounting assembly, and at least one intermediate pedal mounting assembly located between the first pedal mounting assembly and the second pedal mounting assembly,

[0011] The pedal includes at least a first pedal and a second pedal, the first end of the first pedal is connected with the first side of the pedal support of the first pedal mounting assembly, the second end of the first pedal is connected with the second side of the pedal support of one intermediate pedal mounting assembly, the first end of the second pedal is connected with the first side of the pedal support of the one intermediate pedal mounting assembly or another intermediate pedal mounting assembly, and the second end of the second pedal is connected with the second side of the pedal support of the second pedal mounting assembly.

[0012] In some embodiments, each of the first pedal mounting assembly and the second pedal mounting assembly includes an end cover, the end cover of the first pedal mounting assembly is connected with the second side of the pedal support of the first pedal mounting assembly, and the end cover of the second pedal mounting assembly is connected with the first side of the pedal support of the second pedal mounting assembly.

[0013] In some embodiments, the second side of the pedal support of the first pedal mounting assembly and the first side of the pedal support of the second pedal mounting assembly are each provided with a support engaging portion, and the end cap is provided with an end cap engaging portion that engages with the support engaging portion.

[0014] In some embodiments, the upper surface of the end cap, the tread surface of the pedal, and the upper surface of the pedal support are substantially flush, and the outer surface of the end cap, the outer surface of the pedal, and the outer surface of the pedal support are substantially flush.

[0015] In some embodiments, the first end of the first support arm is pivotable relative to the mounting support about a first pivot axis, the second end of the first support arm is pivotable relative to the pedal support about a third pivot axis, the first end of the second support arm is pivotable relative to the mounting support about a second pivot axis, and the second end of the second support arm is pivotable relative to the pedal support about a fourth pivot axis, wherein in a plane orthogonal to the length direction of the pedal, in the retracted position, the third pivot axis and the fourth pivot axis are located within an area defined by the outer peripheral contour of the pedal, and the outer edge of the pedal is located inward of the second pivot axis.

[0016] In some embodiments, in a plane orthogonal to the length direction of the pedal, in the retracted position, the outer edge of the pedal is located inward of the first pivot axis, or is located outward of the first pivot axis and adjacent to the first pivot axis.

[0017] The vehicle equipment of the embodiments of the present application comprises a vehicle, a side pole, and a retractable pedal device, the side pole is installed on the vehicle, the retractable pedal device is installed at the bottom of the vehicle body, and the retractable pedal device is any one of the retractable pedal devices in the embodiments of the present application, wherein in the retracted position, the pedal is located below and inward of the side pole, and in the extended position, the pedal is located below the side pole and at least partially outward of the side pole.

[0018] According to the vehicle equipment of the embodiments of the present application, the first end of the pedal is connected to the first side of the pedal support of one pedal mounting assembly, the second end of the pedal is connected to the second side of the pedal support of another pedal mounting assembly, and the first side and the second side are away from each other in the length direction of the pedal. Therefore, no matter whether the pedal mounting assembly is in the extended position or the retracted position, the overall thickness of the pedal support and the pedal after assembly is small, so that the installation space required by the pedal mounting assembly is small, so that the pedal mounting assembly can be applied to a vehicle with a low chassis. Therefore, the vehicle equipment of the embodiments of the present application occupies a small space, which is beneficial to improve the passability of the vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 is an exploded schematic view of the telescoping pedal assembly of the present embodiment.

[0020] Figure 2 is a schematic view of the telescoping pedal assembly of the present embodiment with the pedal in the extended position.

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic view of the telescoping pedal assembly of the present embodiment with the pedal in the retracted position.

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic view of the pedal mounting assembly of the present embodiment.

[0023] Figure 5 is an exploded schematic view of the pedal mounting assembly of the present embodiment.

[0024] Figure 6 is a schematic view of the pedal mounting assembly of the present embodiment.

[0025] Figure 7 is another schematic view of the pedal mounting assembly of the present embodiment.

[0026] Figure 8 is a schematic view of the pedal support of the present embodiment.

[0027] Figure 9 is another schematic view of the pedal support of the present embodiment.

[0028] Figure 10 is a schematic view of the first support arm of the pedal mounting assembly of the present embodiment.

[0029] Figure 11 is a schematic view of the second support arm of the pedal mounting assembly of the present embodiment.

[0030] Figure 12 is another schematic view of the second support arm of the pedal mounting assembly of the present embodiment.

[0031] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional schematic view of the telescoping pedal assembly and the side rod mounted to the vehicle with the telescoping pedal assembly in the extended position of the present embodiment.

[0032] Figure 14 is a cross-sectional schematic view of the telescoping pedal assembly and the side rod mounted to the vehicle with the telescoping pedal assembly in the retracted position of the present embodiment.

[0033] Figure 15 is a cross-sectional schematic view of the telescoping pedal assembly mounted to the vehicle with the telescoping pedal assembly in the extended position of the present embodiment.

[0034] Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of the retractable pedal assembly of the present application installed on a vehicle, wherein the retractable pedal assembly is in a retracted position.

[0035] Figure 17 is an exploded view of the retractable pedal assembly of the present application.

[0036] Figure 18 is a view of the retractable pedal assembly of the present application.

[0037] Figure 19 is an exploded view of the retractable pedal assembly of the present application.

[0038] Figure 20 is a view of the pedal mounting assembly of the present application.

[0039] Figure 21 is a view of the pedal support of the present application.

[0040] Figure 22 is another view of the pedal support of the present application.

[0041] Figure 23 is an exploded view of the retractable pedal assembly of the present application.

[0042] Figure 24 is a view of the retractable pedal assembly of the present application.

[0043] Figure 25 is a view of the pedal mounting assembly of the present application.

[0044] Figure 26 is a view of the pedal support of the present application.

[0045] Figure 27 is an exploded view of the retractable pedal assembly of the present application.

[0046] Reference numerals:

[0047] 2000, vehicle; 20001, vehicle body bottom; 20002, vehicle body outer edge; 20003, vertical vehicle body bottom;

[0048] 1000, retractable pedal assembly;

[0049] 200, pedal; 2001, first end of pedal; 2002, second end of pedal; 2003, pedal mating portion; 2004, outer edge of pedal; 2005, inner edge of pedal; 2006, tread surface; 2007, outer surface of pedal; 210, first pedal; 220, second pedal;

[0050] 300, end cap; 3001, end cap mating portion; 3002, outer edge of end cap; 3003, upper surface of end cap; 3004, outer surface of end cap;

[0051] 400, drive device;

[0052] 500, side pole;

[0053] 100, pedal mounting assembly; 110, first pedal mounting assembly; 120, second pedal mounting assembly; 130, intermediate pedal mounting assembly;

[0054] 1, mounting support; 11, mounting support groove; 101, bottom surface of mounting support; 12, first side wall of mounting support; 13, second side wall of mounting support; 14, top wall of mounting support; 15, extension; 16, first hole; 17, second hole;

[0055] 2, pedal support; 21, pedal support groove; 211, first side wall surface of pedal support groove; 212, first side wall surface of pedal support groove; 22, first side wall of pedal support; 23, second side wall of pedal support; 24, connecting portion; 240, outer edge of pedal support; 25, support mating portion; 251, first prismatic column; 252, second prismatic column; 253, third prismatic column; 26, first boss; 27, second boss; 28, inner surface of connecting portion; 201, first side; 202, second side; 203, outer surface of pedal support; 204, inner surface of pedal support; 205, third hole; 206, fourth hole; 29, upper surface of pedal support;

[0056] 3, first support arm; 301, first end of first support arm; 3010, fifth hole; 3011, accommodating groove; 3012, clamping block mounting hole; 302, second end of first support arm; 3020, sixth hole; 31, arm groove; 32, first side wall of arm groove; 33, second side wall of arm groove; 34, bottom surface of arm groove; 35, first buffer block; 36, baffle mounting hole;

[0057] 4, second support arm; 41, first end of second support arm; 411, cylindrical portion; 42, second end of second support arm; 420, seventh hole; 421, eighth hole; 43, second buffer block;

[0058] 5, baffle;

[0059] 6, first shaft; 61, clamping groove; 62, clamping block; 621, connecting hole; 63, fastener;

[0060] 7, second shaft;

[0061] 8, third shaft;

[0062] 9, fourth shaft;

[0063] X1, first pivot axis; X2, second pivot axis; X3, third pivot axis; X4, fourth pivot axis;

[0064] S1, first connecting line; S2, second connecting line. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0065] The embodiments of the present application are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings. The embodiments described below by reference to the drawings are exemplary and are intended to explain the present application, and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application.

[0066] The pedal support, pedal mounting assembly, extendable pedal device and vehicle equipment of the embodiments of the present application are described below with reference to the drawings.

[0067] The vehicle equipment of the embodiments of the present application comprises a vehicle 2000 and an extendable pedal device 1000, the extendable pedal device 1000 is mounted to the vehicle 2000 and is movable between an extended position and a retracted position, and is used to assist a person to get on or off the vehicle.

[0068] The extendable pedal device 1000 can be mounted to at least one of the left side and the right side of the vehicle 2000, or can be mounted to the rear side of the vehicle 2000. In the following embodiment description, the extendable pedal device 1000 is mounted to the left side of the vehicle 2000.

[0069] As shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14 In some embodiments, the vehicle equipment further comprises a side pole 500 mounted to the vehicle 2000, for example, mounted to the lower edge of the left side and the right side of the vehicle 2000, used to protect the side of the vehicle, and optionally, the side pole 500 can be used as a fixed pedal. The extendable pedal device 1000 is mounted to the bottom 20001 of the vehicle body of the vehicle 2000, wherein in the retracted position, the pedal 200 is located below and inside the side pole 500, and in the extended position, the pedal 200 is located below the side pole 500 and at least partially outside the side pole 500. In this way, not only can the side pole 500 serve to protect the vehicle and the extendable pedal device, but optionally, it can also be used as a fixed pedal, and the side pole and the extendable pedal device form a two-stage step, which is particularly suitable for vehicles with a high chassis.

[0070] As shown in Figures 1 to 3As shown, the retractable pedal device 1000 of this utility model embodiment includes a pedal mounting assembly 100 and a pedal 200. The pedal 200 is mounted on the pedal mounting assembly 100 to move between an extended position and a retracted position. The pedal mounting assembly 100 has a pedal support 2 connected to the pedal 200, such as... Figure 4 As shown, the lateral direction of the pedal support 2 is parallel to the length direction of the pedal 200. For example, the lateral direction of the pedal support 2 is... Figure 4 The left and right directions in the middle.

[0071] When the retractable pedal device 1000 is installed on the left or right side of the vehicle 2000, the lateral direction of the pedal support 2 is consistent with the longitudinal direction of the vehicle 2000, and the lateral direction of the pedal 200 is consistent with the longitudinal direction of the vehicle 2000. The outer side (outer end) of the pedal support 2 refers to the side of the pedal support 2 that is away from the vehicle 2000 along the lateral direction of the vehicle; the inner side (inner end) of the pedal support 2 refers to the side of the pedal support 2 that is adjacent to the vehicle 2000 along the lateral direction of the vehicle.

[0072] When the retractable pedal device 1000 is installed on the rear side of the vehicle, the lateral direction of the pedal support 2 is consistent with the left-right direction of the vehicle 2000, and the length direction of the pedal 200 is consistent with the left-right direction of the vehicle 2000. The outer side (outer end) of the pedal support 2 refers to the side of the pedal support 2 away from the vehicle 2000, and the inner side (inner end) of the pedal support 2 refers to the side of the pedal support 2 adjacent to the vehicle 2000.

[0073] In the extended position, the pedal 200 and pedal support 2 extend outward from the outer edge 20002 of the vehicle body so that the user can step on the pedal 200. In the retracted position, the pedal 200 and pedal support 2 retract to the inner side of the outer edge 20002 of the vehicle body.

[0074] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the pedal mounting assembly 100 of this embodiment includes a first support arm 3, a second support arm 4, and a pedal support 2. The pedal support 2 has a first side 201 and a second side 202 that are laterally opposed to each other. Figure 4 As shown, the first side 201 is the right side of the pedal support 2, and the second side 202 is the left side of the pedal support 2.

[0075] At least one of the first side 201 and the second side 202 is connectable to the pedal 200, the first support arm 3 is pivotally connected to the pedal support 2, and the second support arm 4 is pivotally connected to the pedal support 2 to move the pedal support 2 and the pedal 200 between an extended position and a retracted position.

[0076] The first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 are pivotally connected to the bottom 20001 of the vehicle body 2000.

[0077] For example, the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 can be pivotably connected directly with the vehicle body bottom 20001 of the vehicle 2000. In some embodiments, the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 are pivotably connected indirectly with the vehicle body bottom 20001 of the vehicle 2000.

[0078] In the example of the present application, the first support arm 3, the second support arm 4 and the pedal support 2 constitute a linkage mechanism, which can be connected with the driving device 400 so as to drive the pedal support 2 and the pedal 200 to move between the extended position and the retracted position. In other words, the driving device 400 can be connected with the first support arm 3 or the second support arm 4, and in the illustrated embodiment, the driving device 400 is connected with the first support arm 3.

[0079] According to the pedal mounting assembly 100 of the present application, since at least one of the first side 201 and the second side 202 of the pedal support 2 is connectable with the pedal 200, the overall thickness of the pedal support 2 and the pedal 200 in the up-down direction after assembly is small in the extended position, especially in the retracted position, and the required installation space of the pedal mounting assembly 100 is small, which is particularly suitable for application to a vehicle 2000 with a low chassis. Therefore, the pedal mounting assembly 100 of the present application requires a small space and has strong applicability, and improves the passability of the vehicle.

[0080] In the related art, the pedal 200 is usually mounted to the pedal support 2 along the thickness direction thereof (i.e. the up-down direction of the vehicle 2000), i.e. the pedal support and the pedal are stacked in the up-down direction, so that the pedal 200 and the pedal support 2 occupy a large space. For a vehicle with a low chassis, the pedal 200 and the pedal support 2 are prone to knock against ground obstacles, and have a short service life.

[0081] The pedal mounting assembly 100 of the present application connects the pedal 200 with at least one of the first side 201 of the pedal support 2 and the second side 202 of the pedal support 2, so that the pedal support 2 and the pedal 200 are located at substantially the same horizontal level. That is, the pedal support 2 and the pedal 200 are arranged side by side in the length direction of the pedal 200, so that the overall thickness of the pedal support 2 and the pedal 200 after assembly can be reduced, and the upper surface of the pedal support 2 can be used for stepping, so that the pedal mounting assembly 100 has a compact structure, is beneficial to improve the space utilization rate, and has a good use effect.

[0082] Compared with the related art that the support arm is directly connected with the pedal, in the embodiment of the utility model, the pedal mounting assembly 100 is pivotally connected with the pedal support 2 through the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4, and the pedal 200 is connected with the pedal support 2, on the one hand, the load bearing capacity of the pedal mounting assembly 100 and the pedal 200 after assembly can be improved, the user is more stable when stepping on the pedal 200, and the pedal 200 is not easy to be damaged.

[0083] As shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9 The pedal support 2 of the embodiment of the utility model comprises a first side wall 22, a second side wall 23 and a connecting portion 24. The first side wall 22 and the second side wall 23 are flat and arranged in parallel with each other. The connecting portion 24 is connected between the outer end of the first side wall 22 and the outer end of the second side wall 23, so as to enclose the pedal support groove 21 which is open inward. The pedal support 2 has a first side 201 and a second side 202 which are away from each other in the width direction of the pedal support groove 21, and at least one of the first side 201 and the second side 202 is provided with a support matching portion 25 which is connectable with the pedal 200.

[0084] It should be noted that the inner end of the pedal support groove 21 refers to the end of the pedal support groove 21 adjacent to the vehicle 2000. The outer end of the pedal support groove 21 refers to the end of the pedal support groove 21 away from the vehicle 2000.

[0085] The pedal support 2 for mounting the pedal according to the embodiment of the utility model, since at least one of the first side 201 and the second side 202 of the pedal support 2 is provided with the support matching portion 25 which is connectable with the pedal 200, when the pedal 200 is connected to the pedal support 2, the pedal 200 and the pedal support 2 are side by side in the length direction of the pedal 200, so that the overall thickness of the pedal support 2 and the pedal 200 after assembly in the up-down direction can be reduced, and the space required for installation is further reduced, and the pedal support 2 is particularly suitable for application on a vehicle with a low chassis. Therefore, the pedal support 2 for mounting the pedal according to the embodiment of the utility model occupies a small space, has strong applicability, and improves the passability of the vehicle.

[0086] Since the pedal support 2 is generally in the shape of a U, the opening of the pedal support groove 21 is towards the inner side of the pedal support 2. Thus, the first support arm and the second support arm of the pedal mounting assembly 100 can be provided with a space for avoiding, in the retracted position, the pedal support 2 and the pedal 200 can be closer to the bottom of the vehicle body, the probability of knocking against obstacles can be reduced, and the passability of the vehicle is improved.

[0087] Optionally, asFigure 8 and Figure 9 As shown in Figure 9 and Figure 15 As shown in

[0088] As shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown in

[0089] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown in

[0090] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 19 to 21 only one side (the first side 201 or the second side 202) of the pedal bracket 2 is used to connect with the pedal 200. Specifically, there are two pedal mounting assemblies 100, and one pedal 200 is arranged between the two pedal mounting assemblies 100. At this time, one end of the pedal 200 along the length direction thereof is connected with the first side 201 of the pedal bracket 2 of one pedal mounting assembly 100. The other end of the pedal 200 along the length direction thereof is connected with the second side 202 of the pedal bracket 2 of the other pedal mounting assembly 100.

[0091] In some other embodiments, as shown in Figure 7 , Figure 17 and Figure 18 , the first side 201 and the second side 202 of the pedal support 2 are respectively connected with different pedals 200. Specifically, there are three pedal mounting assemblies 100 and two pedals 200, and the three pedal mounting assemblies 100 and the two pedals 200 are arranged alternately along the length direction of the pedals 200. The first side 201 and the second side 202 of the pedal support 2 of the pedal mounting assembly 100 located in the middle are respectively connected with two pedals 200, so that the telescopic pedal device 1000 can be adapted to vehicles 2000 with different wheelbase, and the application range is wider.

[0092] Optionally, at least one of the first side 201 and the second side 202 is provided with a support matching part 25 connectable with the pedal 200. It can be understood that the support matching part 25 can be used to connect the pedal matching part 2003 of the pedal 200, and the pedal matching part 2003 and the support matching part 25 are engaged with each other to fix the pedal support 2 and the pedal 200. Exemplarily, the engagement mode of the pedal matching part 2003 and the support matching part 25 can be plug-in.

[0093] For example, as shown in Figure 21 and Figure 22 , the support matching part 25 is arranged on one side of the pedal support 2 along the transverse direction thereof. For example, as shown in Figure 8 and Figure 9 , the support matching part 25 is arranged on both sides of the pedal support 2 along the transverse direction thereof, i.e., the first side 201 and the second side 202 are both provided with the support matching part 25. Through the support matching part 25, the pedal support 2 is facilitated to be connected with the pedal 200, and the structure is more stable.

[0094] Specifically, as shown in Figure 8 , the support matching part 25 can include a plurality of prisms, and the plurality of prisms are arranged at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the pedal support 2. It can be understood that the longitudinal direction of the pedal support 2 is consistent with the width direction of the pedal 200, i.e., the inside-outside direction in Figure 4 . The plurality of prisms are respectively plug-in the plurality of pedal matching parts 2003 of the pedal 200, so that the structural stability can be further improved.

[0095] In the illustrated embodiments, the pedal matching part 2003 of the pedal 200 is a matching hole, and the matching hole is arranged on the end face of the pedal 200 along the length direction thereof. The number of the matching holes is the same as the number of the prisms and the matching holes are plug-in one by one.

[0096] For example, the pedal 200 can be a hollow aluminum alloy profile or a profile of other material. The pedal fitting portion 2003 can be directly formed in the pedal 200 during production and processing of the pedal 200. The cross-sectional profile of the prisms matches the pedal fitting portion 2003 (fitting hole).

[0097] Exemplarily, the cross-section of at least one prism is non-circular. For example, the prisms can be rectangular prisms or triangular prisms. In this way, relative rotation between the pedal support 2 and the pedal 200 can be avoided. For example, there can be three prisms, which are arranged at intervals along the longitudinal direction (i.e., the inner-outer direction) of the pedal support 2.

[0098] Specifically, as shown in Figure 8 , the plurality of prisms include a first prism 251, a second prism 252, and a third prism 253 arranged at intervals along the inner-outer direction, the third prism 253 being located between the first prism 251 and the second prism 252, and the second prism 252 corresponding to the connecting portion 24 in the width direction of the pedal support groove 21. It can be understood that the second prism 252 is located outside the first prism 251 and is connected to the connecting portion 24, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the pedal support 2.

[0099] In the example of the present application, the cross-sections of the first prism 251 and the third prism 253 are rectangular, and the cross-section of the second prism 252 is triangular, thereby further improving the structural strength.

[0100] In an example, as shown in Figure 4 , the pedal mounting assembly 100 further includes an end cover 300, the end cover 300 being provided with an end cover fitting portion 3001, the first side 201 and the second side 202 each being provided with a support fitting portion 25, and the end cover fitting portion 3001 being engaged with the support fitting portion 25 of one side of the first side 201 and the second side 202 to connect the end cover 300 to the pedal support 2. It can be understood that the support fitting portion 25 of one side of the first side 201 and the second side 202 is adapted to be connected to the pedal 200, and the support fitting portion 25 of the other side of the first side 201 and the second side 202 is adapted to be connected to the end cover 300.

[0101] By providing the end cover, the first side 201 and the second side 202 of the pedal support 2 are each provided with a support fitting portion 25, and the support fitting portion 25 of the side of the pedal support connected to the pedal can be connected to the end cover, thereby improving the versatility of the pedal mounting assembly 100, reducing the number of production molds, and reducing manufacturing costs.

[0102] In other words, when the support mating portion 25 of the first side 201 of the pedal support 2 is connected, an end cap 300 can be provided on the support mating portion 25 of the second side 202 of the pedal support 2. Similarly, when the support mating portion 25 of the second side 202 of the pedal support 2 is connected, an end cap 300 can be provided on the support mating portion 25 of the first side 201 of the pedal support 2. Thus, the pedal supports 2 of the pedal mounting assembly 100 in different positions are interchangeable and can share a single mold, thereby reducing production and assembly costs.

[0103] like Figure 4 As shown, the outer periphery of the end face of the end cap 300 (i.e., the surface of the end cap 300 facing the pedal support 2) is roughly flush with the outer periphery of the side of the pedal support 2, thus eliminating any step structure between the assembled end cap 300 and the pedal support 2. This results in a more aesthetically pleasing and integrated appearance for the pedal mounting assembly 100. Furthermore, a portion of the end cap 300 can also be stepped on by the user, thereby improving the space utilization of the pedal mounting assembly 100 and creating a compact structural design.

[0104] Furthermore, the outer periphery of the cross-section of the pedal 200 is roughly aligned with the outer periphery of the side of the pedal support 2, thereby ensuring good overall integrity after the pedal 200 and the pedal support 2 are connected.

[0105] In another example, such as Figures 19 to 21 As shown, the pedal mounting assembly 100 includes an end cap 300. A support mating part 25 is provided on one of the first side 201 and the second side 202. The end cap 300 is connected to the other side of the first side 201 and the second side 202 or is integrally formed with the pedal support 2. It can be understood that the support mating part 25 is only provided on one side of the pedal support 2 in the lateral direction for connecting with the pedal 200. The end cap 300 is provided on the other side of the pedal support 2 in the lateral direction. The end cap 300 can be detachably connected to the pedal support 2 or can be integrally formed with the pedal support 2.

[0106] In some embodiments, such as Figures 6 to 9 As shown, the pedal support 2 is generally U-shaped with a pedal support groove 21. The pedal support 2 includes a first sidewall 22, a second sidewall 23, and a connecting portion 24. The pedal support groove 21 opens inward. In other words, the pedal support 2 is a U-shaped plate with an inwardly opening pedal support groove 21. The pedal support 2 has a flat structure, further reducing the space occupied.

[0107] The first support arm 3 has a first end along its length direction. Figure 13 The upper end) 301 and the second end ( Figure 13 The lower middle end 302, the second support arm 4 has a first end along its length direction ( Figure 13 (Upper middle end) 41 and the second end (Figure 13 The second end 302 of the first support arm 3 and the second end 42 of the second support arm 4 are respectively pivotally connected with the pedal support 2 in the pedal support slot 21, and the pedal support slot 21 can provide a space for the rotation of the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4.

[0108] Compared with the pivot points of the support arms and the pedal support being arranged on the upper side, the lower side or the front side of the pedal support 2, in the embodiment of the utility model, the pedal mounting assembly 100 can reduce the occupied space in the extended position and the retracted position, and the compact structure is improved.

[0109] As shown in Figure 13 , the third pivot axis X3 of the second end 302 of the first support arm 3 is located inside the fourth pivot axis X4 of the second end 42 of the second support arm 4, that is, the first support arm 3 is closer to the inside than the second support arm 4.

[0110] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 5 to 8 , the third pivot axis X3 of the second end 302 of the first support arm 3 is located inside the first boss 26 and the second boss 27 and passes through the first side wall 22 of the pedal support and the first side wall 23 of the pedal support. That is, the third pivot axis X3 does not pass through the first boss 26 and the second boss 27.

[0111] As shown in Figures 5 to 8 , the fourth pivot axis X4 of the second end 42 of the second support arm 2 passes through the first side wall 22 of the pedal support, the first boss 26, the second boss 27 and the second side wall 23 of the pedal support. It can be understood that the third pivot axis X3 and the fourth pivot axis X4 are located in the same horizontal plane, and the second end 42 of the second support arm is arranged between the first boss 26 and the second boss 27.

[0112] Optionally, as shown in Figure 8 , the pedal support 2 has a third hole 205 and a fourth hole 206, and the third hole 205 passes through the first side wall 22 of the pedal support and the second side wall 23 of the pedal support. Specifically, as shown in Figure 4 and Figure 5 , the third hole 205 is used for penetrating the third shaft 8, and the central axis of the third shaft 8 is the same as the third pivot axis X3, and the second end 302 of the first support arm 3 is connected with the third shaft 8. The second end 302 of the first support arm 3 is provided with a sixth hole 3020, and the third shaft 8 penetrates the sixth hole 3020 and the third hole 205 on the pedal support 2, so that the second end 302 of the first support arm is rotatable relative to the pedal support 2.

[0113] As shown in Figure 8As shown, the fourth hole 206 passes through the first sidewall 22, the first boss 26, the second boss 27, and the second sidewall 23, and the third hole 205 is located inside the fourth hole 206. Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the fourth hole 206 is used to pass through the fourth shaft 9. The central axis of the fourth shaft 9 is the same axis as the fourth pivot axis X4. The second end 42 of the second support arm is provided with an eighth hole 421. The fourth shaft 9 passes through the eighth hole 421 on the second support arm 4 and the fourth hole 206 on the pedal support 2 so that the second end 42 of the second support arm can rotate relative to the pedal support 2.

[0114] like Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the inner surface 28 of the connecting part 24 is inclined to avoid the second support arm 4 in the retracted position, so that the dimensions of the pedal support 2 and the second support arm 4 in the vertical direction are smaller in the retracted position.

[0115] In some embodiments, such as Figure 13 As shown, in the extended position, the length of the first support arm 3 within the pedal support groove 21 is L3a, as... Figure 14 As shown, in the retracted position, the length of the first support arm 3 within the pedal support groove 21 is L3b, where L3a is less than L3b. In other words, the dimension of the first support arm 3 in the retracted position within the pedal support groove 21 is greater than the dimension of the first support arm 3 in the extended position within the pedal support groove 21.

[0116] In the extended position, such as Figure 13 As shown, the length of the second support arm 4 located in the pedal support groove 21 is L4a, as... Figure 14 As shown, in the retracted position, the length of the second support arm 4 within the pedal support groove 21 is L4b, where L4a is less than L4b. In other words, the dimension of the second support arm 4 in the retracted position within the pedal support groove 21 is greater than the dimension of the second support arm 4 in the extended position within the pedal support groove 21.

[0117] Therefore, in the retracted position, the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 can make fuller use of the space of the pedal support groove 21, and the pedal support 2 and the pedal can be placed higher, that is, closer to the bottom of the vehicle body, thus improving the vehicle's passability.

[0118] In some embodiments, such as Figures 10 to 13 As shown, the first end 301 of the first support arm 3 is provided with a receiving groove 3011, and the first end 41 of the second support arm 4 is received in the receiving groove 3011. Since the first end 41 of the second support arm 4 is received in the receiving groove 3011, the first pivot axis X1 of the first end 301 and the second pivot axis X2 of the second end 42 can be closer, thereby making the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 more compact.

[0119] As shown in Figure 5 , Figure 10 and Figure 11 , the first end 41 of the second support arm 4 is provided with a cylindrical portion 411, which is accommodated in the accommodating groove 3011. It can be understood that the cylindrical portion 411 can be rotatably accommodated in the accommodating groove 3011, and when the first end 41 of the second support arm rotates, the cylindrical portion 411 can rotate synchronously in the accommodating groove 3011, thereby the movement trajectory of the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 can be constrained, and the linkage mechanism composed of the first support arm 3, the second support arm 4 and the pedal support 2 moves more smoothly.

[0120] As shown in Figure 5 and Figure 10 , the cylindrical portion 411 is provided with a seventh hole 420 penetrating along the axial direction thereof, and the second shaft 7 is arranged in the seventh hole 420, and the second shaft 7 can be connected with the vehicle 2000 or the mounting support 1. Exemplarily, the pedal mounting assembly 100 comprises the mounting support 1, and the mounting support 1 is provided with a second hole 17, and the second shaft 7 is rotatably supported in the second hole 17, so that the second support arm 4 and the mounting support 1 are rotatably connected.

[0121] As shown in Figure 5 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 , the pedal mounting assembly 100 further comprises a baffle 5, which is mounted on the first end 301 of the first support arm 3 and is used to prevent the first end 41 of the second support arm from being pulled out of the accommodating groove 3011. The baffle 5 can rotate with the first support arm 3. The baffle 5 can limit the first end 41 of the second support arm from being pulled out of the accommodating groove 3011, and can also shield and hide the cooperation structure of the first end 41 of the second support arm and the first support arm 3, so as to not only ensure the appearance aesthetics of the pedal mounting assembly 100, but also reduce the probability of sand and other impurities entering the accommodating groove 3011, thereby helping to improve the reliability and stability of the cylindrical portion 411 when rotating in the accommodating groove 3011.

[0122] In an example, as shown in Figure 16 , in the retracted position, the baffle 5 is stopped outside the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4, so as to not only ensure the appearance aesthetics and integrity of the pedal mounting assembly 100, but also reduce the probability of sand and other impurities entering the accommodating groove 3011, thereby helping to improve the reliability and stability of the cylindrical portion 411 when rotating in the accommodating groove 3011.

[0123] As shown in Figure 11 , the first support arm 3 is provided with a baffle mounting hole 36, and the baffle mounting hole 36 is used to pass a rivet or a screw to mount the baffle 5.

[0124] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 5 andFigure 7 As shown, the first end 301 of the first support arm 3 is provided with a clamping block mounting hole 3012 extending along the thickness direction of the first support arm 3 and a fifth hole 3010 extending along the width direction of the first support arm 3, the fifth hole 3010 passing through the clamping block mounting hole 3012, a first shaft 6 for driving the first support arm 3 to rotate is fitted in the fifth hole 3010, and a clamping block 62 is fitted in the clamping block mounting hole 3012, the first shaft 6 has a clamping groove 61, and a portion of the clamping block 62 is engaged in the clamping groove 61 to prevent the first shaft 6 from rotating in the fifth hole 3010.

[0125] The clamping block 62 is used to limit the rotation of the first shaft 6 relative to the fifth hole 3010. That is, the first shaft 6 rotates together with the first support arm 3.

[0126] As shown in Figure 5 , the first shaft 6 is used to be connected with a driving device 400, so that the driving device 400 drives the first support arm 3 to rotate through the first shaft 6. The driving device 400 can be a motor, or an integrated module of a motor and a reducer. The driving device 400 can drive the first shaft 6 to rotate, and the first shaft 6 drives the first support arm 3 to rotate synchronously around the axis of the first shaft 6 (i.e. the first pivot axis X1) under the constraint of the clamping block 62.

[0127] As shown in Figure 5 and Figure 7 , the clamping groove 61 is provided on the outer circumferential surface of the first shaft 6, and the clamping block 62 is fitted in the clamping block mounting hole 3012, and a portion of the clamping block 62 is embedded in the clamping groove 61, thereby limiting the rotation of the first shaft 6 relative to the fifth hole 3010, i.e. limiting the rotation of the first shaft 6 relative to the first support arm 3.

[0128] Exemplarily, as shown in Figure 5 and Figure 7 , the clamping block 62 is connected with the first support arm 3 through a fastener 63 to prevent the clamping block 62 from being pulled out of the clamping block mounting hole 3012. For example, the fastener 63 can be a screw.

[0129] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14 , the pedal mounting assembly 100 further comprises a first buffer block 35 and a second buffer block 43, the first buffer block 35 is arranged at the first end 301 of the first support arm, and the second buffer block 43 is arranged on the second support arm 4. In the extended position, the first buffer block 35 faces the second support arm 4. In the retracted position, the second buffer block 43 faces the first support arm 3.

[0130] As shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14As shown, the first buffer block 35 can abut against the second support arm 4 when the pedal mounting assembly 100 is in the extended position. The second buffer block 43 can abut against the first support arm 3 when the pedal mounting assembly 100 is in the retracted position. Thus, the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 can not directly collide when the pedal mounting assembly 100 moves between the extended position and the retracted position, the noise generated by the pedal mounting assembly 100 during operation can be reduced, and the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 can be prevented from being scratched and damaged.

[0131] The first buffer block 35 and the second buffer block 43 can be made of elastic or other soft materials, such as rubber.

[0132] As shown in FIG. 1, the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 are connected to the pedal support 2 and the mounting support 1, respectively, and are pivotable about the first pivot axis XI and the second pivot axis X2, respectively. Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the first support arm 3 has an arm slot 31 extending along the length direction of the first support arm 3, and the depth of the arm slot 31 can gradually change along the length direction of the first support arm 3. A portion of the second support arm 4 is accommodated in the arm slot 31. In a cross section perpendicular to the length direction of the first support arm 3, the cross-sectional profile of the first support arm 3 is generally U-shaped.

[0133] As shown in FIG. 1, the first support arm 3 has an arm slot 31 extending along the length direction of the first support arm 3, and the depth of the arm slot 31 can gradually change along the length direction of the first support arm 3. A portion of the second support arm 4 is accommodated in the arm slot 31. In a cross section perpendicular to the length direction of the first support arm 3, the cross-sectional profile of the first support arm 3 is generally U-shaped. Figure 11 As shown, the arm slot 31 includes a first side wall 32 of the arm slot, a second side wall 33 of the arm slot, and a bottom surface 34 of the arm slot. The first side wall 32 and the second side wall 33 are respectively arranged on two sides of the bottom surface 34 of the arm slot along the width direction of the first support arm 3 to form a generally U-shaped space.

[0134] As shown in FIG. 1, the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 are connected to the pedal support 2 and the mounting support 1, respectively, and are pivotable about the first pivot axis XI and the second pivot axis X2, respectively.

[0135] Figures 13 to 16 In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1, the pedal mounting assembly 100 further includes a mounting support 1 for connecting with the vehicle 2000. The first end 301 of the first support arm 3 is connected to the mounting support 1 and is pivotable about the first pivot axis XI, the second end 302 of the first support arm is connected to the pedal support 2 and is pivotable about the third pivot axis X3, the first end 41 of the second support arm is connected to the mounting support 1 and is pivotable about the second pivot axis X2, and the second end 42 of the second support arm is connected to the pedal support 2 and is pivotable about the fourth pivot axis X4.

[0136] As shown in FIG. 1, the mounting support 1, the first support arm 3, the second support arm 4, and the pedal support 2 form a linkage mechanism. When the driving device 400 drives the first support arm 3 to rotate about the first pivot axis XI, the second support arm 4 synchronously rotates as a driven link, thereby driving the pedal support 2 and the pedal connected thereto to extend or retract. Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown in FIG. 1, the mounting support 1, the first support arm 3, the second support arm 4, and the pedal support 2 form a linkage mechanism. When the driving device 400 drives the first support arm 3 to rotate about the first pivot axis XI, the second support arm 4 synchronously rotates as a driven link, thereby driving the pedal support 2 and the pedal connected thereto to extend or retract. ​

[0137] As shown in Figure 14 , the mounting bracket 1 can protrude out of the vehicle body outer edge 20002 in the horizontal direction, so that the side rod 500 can be mounted to the mounting bracket 1, improving the convenience of mounting the side rod 500. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 15 , the mounting bracket 1 can be located inside the vehicle body outer edge 20002 in the horizontal direction.

[0138] In some examples, as shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14 , the first pivot axis X1 is located inside the second pivot axis X2, and the third pivot axis X3 is located inside the fourth pivot axis X4.

[0139] As shown in Figure 5 , the first shaft 6 passes through the first hole 16 on the mounting bracket 1, and the first shaft 6 is connected to the first end 301 of the first support arm. The first pivot axis X1 is collinear with the central axis of the first shaft 6.

[0140] As shown in Figure 5 , the mounting bracket 1 has a mounting bracket slot 11 extending along the length direction thereof, and the first end 301 of the first support arm is pivotably connected to the mounting bracket 1 within the mounting bracket slot 11, and the first end 41 of the second support arm is pivotably connected to the mounting bracket 1 within the mounting bracket slot 11.

[0141] In the extended position, the length of the first support arm 3 within the mounting bracket slot 11 is L1a, and in the retracted position, the length of the first support arm 3 within the mounting bracket slot 11 is L1b, where L1a is less than L1b.

[0142] As shown in Figures 13 to 16 , in the extended position, the length of the second support arm 4 within the mounting bracket slot 11 is L2a, and in the retracted position, the length of the second support arm 4 within the mounting bracket slot 11 is L2b, where L2a is less than L2b.

[0143] Thus, in the retracted position, the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 can make full use of the space of the mounting bracket slot 11, and the pedal bracket 2 and the pedal 200 can be closer to the bottom of the vehicle body, i.e., the pedal bracket 2 and the pedal 200 can be higher.

[0144] Alternatively, as shown in Figure 16 , in the retracted position, the upper surface 29 of the pedal bracket is adjacent to the bottom surface 101 of the mounting bracket. Thus, the size of the pedal mounting assembly 100 in the retracted position can be further reduced, and the pedal bracket 2 and the pedal 200 are closer to the bottom of the vehicle body, which is beneficial to expand the application range of the pedal mounting assembly 100.

[0145] Exemplarily, as shown in Figure 16 , the pedal bracket 2 is connected to the mounting bracket 1 by a plurality of mounting brackets 1, and the plurality of mounting brackets 1 are arranged in parallel.As shown, the distance G between the upper surface 29 of the pedal support and the bottom surface 101 of the mounting support is less than 20 mm. Preferably, the distance G between the upper surface 29 of the pedal support and the bottom surface 101 of the mounting support is greater than 1 mm and less than 8 mm. For example, G can be 1 mm, 2 mm, 4 mm, 6 mm, or 8 mm.

[0146] like Figure 5 As shown, the mounting bracket 1 includes an extension 15 that extends horizontally inward. The extension 15 can be connected to the bottom of the vehicle body 20001 to improve the reliability of the connection between the pedal mounting assembly 100 and the vehicle 2000.

[0147] like Figure 5 As shown, the mounting bracket 1 includes a first sidewall 12, a second sidewall 13, and a top wall 14. The first sidewall 12 and the second sidewall 13 are arranged at intervals along the transverse direction (length direction of the pedal 200) of the mounting bracket 1. The top wall 14 is connected to the first sidewall 12 and the second sidewall 13 to enclose the mounting bracket groove 11.

[0148] In some embodiments, such as Figures 13 to 16 As shown, in the retracted position, in a plane orthogonal to the first pivot axis X1, i.e., along the length of the pedal 200, the outer edge 240 of the pedal support 2 is located inside the second pivot axis X2. That is, when the pedal support 2 is in the retracted position, the outer edge 240 is further inward and closer to the vehicle 2000 than the position of the second pivot axis X2, and the pedal support 2 and the pedal 200 are closer to the bottom of the vehicle body in the retracted position, reducing the possibility of scraping against obstacles.

[0149] For example, such as Figure 14 As shown, in a plane orthogonal to the first pivot axis X1, the outer edge 240 of the pedal support is located inside the first pivot axis X1. Therefore, in the retracted position, the pedal support 2 and the pedal 200 are further inward and upward, reducing the probability of rubbing against obstacles.

[0150] Optionally, such as Figure 14 As shown, in a plane orthogonal to the first pivot axis X1, the outer edge 240 of the pedal support 2 is aligned with the first pivot axis X1 in the vertical direction. Further optionally, in a plane orthogonal to the first pivot axis X1, the outer edge 240 of the pedal support is located outside and adjacent to the first pivot axis X1. Preferably, the distance between the outer edge 240 of the pedal support and the first pivot axis X1 is less than 5 mm.

[0151] like Figure 14As shown, in a plane orthogonal to the first pivot axis X1, in the retracted position, the angle θ between the first line S1 connecting the first pivot axis X1 and the third pivot axis X3 and the horizontal direction is greater than or equal to 25 degrees and less than or equal to 35 degrees. Through experimental research, the inventors discovered that when the angle θ between the first line S1 and the horizontal plane is within the above range, it can reduce the vertical height of the pedal mounting assembly 100 after retraction and avoid interference between the first support arm 3 and the vehicle 2000, thereby improving the space utilization of the pedal mounting assembly 100 on the vehicle 2000 and making the structure of the pedal mounting assembly 100 more compact.

[0152] For example, the angle θ between the first line S1 and the horizontal plane can be 25 degrees, 28 degrees, 30 degrees, 32 degrees, or 35 degrees.

[0153] Similarly, Figure 14 As shown, in a plane orthogonal to the first pivot axis X1, in the retracted position, the angle θ between the second line S2 connecting the second pivot axis X2 and the fourth pivot axis X4 and the horizontal direction is greater than or equal to 25 degrees and less than or equal to 35 degrees. It can be understood that the angle θ between the second line S2 and the horizontal plane is selected between 25 degrees and 35 degrees. The inventors of this application, through experimental research and verification, discovered that when the angle θ between the second line S2 and the horizontal plane is selected within the above range, it can reduce the height dimension of the pedal mounting assembly 100 after retraction and avoid interference between the retracted second support arm 4 and the vehicle 2000, thereby improving the space utilization rate of the pedal mounting assembly 100 on the vehicle 2000 and making the structure of the pedal mounting assembly 100 more compact.

[0154] It should be noted that the angle between the first line S1 and the horizontal plane and the angle between the second line S2 and the horizontal plane can be equal or unequal. For example, the angle between the second line S2 and the horizontal plane can be 25 degrees, 28 degrees, 30 degrees, 32 degrees, or 35 degrees.

[0155] Preferably, in the retracted position, the second line S2 connecting the second pivot axis X2 and the fourth pivot axis X4 is generally parallel to the first line S1.

[0156] like Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, when the pedal mounting assembly 100 is in the retracted position, the first support arm 3 extends downwards and inclines generally toward the inside of the vehicle 2000 in the direction from the first end 301 to the second end 302 of the first support arm. The second support arm 4 extends downwards and inclines generally toward the inside of the vehicle 2000 in the direction from the first end 41 to the second end 42 of the second support arm. In the retracted position, the first support arm 3 is located above the second support arm 4.

[0157] As shown in Figure 13 and Figure 15 When the pedal mounting assembly 100 is in the extended position, the first support arm 3 extends downwardly generally toward the outside of the vehicle 2000 in the direction from the first end 301 of the first support arm to the second end 302 of the first support arm. Similarly, the second support arm 4 extends downwardly generally toward the outside of the vehicle 2000 in the direction from the first end 41 of the second support arm to the second end 42 of the second support arm. In the extended position, the first support arm 3 is located below the second support arm 4.

[0158] When the pedal mounting assembly 100 moves between the retracted position and the extended position, the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 have a certain swing angle. In some examples, the swing angle of the first line S1 is greater than or equal to 105 degrees and less than or equal to 120 degrees from the retracted position to the extended position. Since the first line S1 can be generally parallel to the second line S2, the swing angle of the second line S2 is also greater than or equal to 105 degrees and less than or equal to 120 degrees.

[0159] The inventor found through experimental research that when the swing angle of the first line S1 before the retracted position to the extended position is within the above range, the action process of the pedal mounting assembly 100 is more reasonable and the mechanical performance is better.

[0160] For example, the swing angle of the first line S1 (the second line S2) can be 105 degrees, 1110 degrees, 115 degrees, 120 degrees.

[0161] As shown in Figures 17 to 20 The pedal mounting assembly 100 according to the embodiments of the present application includes at least one pedal 200 and a plurality of pedal mounting assemblies 100. The pedal 200 has a tread surface 2006, and the first side 201 of one pedal support 2 is opposite to the second side 202 of another pedal support 2. The pedal 200 is connected between the first side 201 of one pedal support 2 and the second side 202 of another pedal support 2, so that the pedal mounting assembly 100 moves the pedal 200 between the extended position and the retracted position.

[0162] The pedal mounting assembly 100 according to the embodiments of the present application includes at least one pedal 200 and a plurality of pedal mounting assemblies 100. The pedal 200 has a tread surface 2006, and the first side 201 of one pedal support 2 is opposite to the second side 202 of another pedal support 2. The pedal 200 is connected between the first side 201 of one pedal support 2 and the second side 202 of another pedal support 2, so that the pedal mounting assembly 100 moves the pedal 200 between the extended position and the retracted position.

[0163] In an example, as shown in Figure 19As shown, the pedal mounting assembly 100 includes a first pedal mounting assembly 110 and a second pedal mounting assembly 120. The first end 2001 of the pedal 200 is connected to the first side 201 of the pedal support 2 of the first pedal mounting assembly 110, and the second end 2002 of the pedal 200 is connected to the second side 202 of the pedal support 2 of the second pedal mounting assembly 120. In this example, the retractable pedal device 1000 includes only two sets of pedal mounting assemblies 100 (i.e., the first pedal mounting assembly 110 and the second pedal mounting assembly 120), which are respectively arranged on both sides of the pedal 200 along the length of the pedal.

[0164] In another example, such as Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, the pedal mounting assembly 100 includes a first pedal mounting assembly 110, a second pedal mounting assembly 120, and at least one intermediate pedal mounting assembly 130 located between the first pedal mounting assembly 110 and the second pedal mounting assembly 120. The pedal 200 includes at least a first pedal 210 and a second pedal 220. A first end 2001 of the first pedal is connected to a first side 201 of the pedal support 2 of the first pedal mounting assembly 110, and a second end 2002 of the first pedal is connected to a second side 202 of the pedal support 2 of an intermediate pedal mounting assembly 130. A first end 2001 of the second pedal is connected to a first side 201 of the pedal support 2 of one or more intermediate pedal mounting assemblies 130, and a second end 2002 of the second pedal is connected to a second side 202 of the pedal support 2 of the second pedal mounting assembly 120.

[0165] like Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, multiple pedal mounting assemblies 100 (first pedal mounting assembly 110, second pedal mounting assembly 120, and intermediate pedal mounting assembly 130) and multiple pedals 200 (first pedal 210 and second pedal 220) are arranged alternately along the length of the pedals 200. The intermediate pedal mounting assembly 130 is located between the first pedal mounting assembly 110 and the second pedal mounting assembly 120. The first side 201 and the second side 202 of the pedal support 2 of the intermediate pedal mounting assembly 100 are connected to two pedals 200 (first pedal 210 and second pedal 220) respectively, thereby extending the length of the telescopic pedal device 1000 and expanding its application range.

[0166] like Figure 24 and Figure 25As shown, each of the first pedal mounting assembly 110 and the second pedal mounting assembly 120 comprises an end cover 300, the end cover 300 of the first pedal mounting assembly 110 is connected with the second side 202 of the pedal support 2 of the first pedal mounting assembly 110, and the end cover 300 of the second pedal mounting assembly 120 is connected with the first side 201 of the pedal support 2 of the second pedal mounting assembly 120. That is, when the support matching part 25 of the first side 201 of the pedal support 2 is connected with the pedal 200, the end cover 300 can be arranged on the support matching part 25 of the second side 202 of the pedal support 2. Similarly, when the support matching part 25 of the second side 202 of the pedal support 2 is connected with the pedal 200, the end cover 300 can be arranged on the support matching part 25 of the first side 201 of the pedal support 2. Thus, the pedal supports 2 of the pedal mounting assemblies 100 at different positions are universal to each other, and the production and assembly costs are reduced.

[0167] The second side 202 of the pedal support 2 of the first pedal mounting assembly 110 and the first side 201 of the pedal support 2 of the second pedal mounting assembly 120 are respectively provided with a support matching part 25. The end cover 300 is provided with an end cover matching part 3001 which is engaged with the support matching part 25.

[0168] Further, as shown, Figures 17 to 19 the upper surface 3003 of the end cover, the tread surface 2006 of the pedal 200 and the upper surface 29 of the pedal support are generally flush, and the outer surface 3004 of the end cover, the outer surface 2007 of the pedal and the outer surface 203 of the pedal support are generally flush. On the one hand, the integrity of the pedal 200, the pedal support 2 and the end cover 300 after being connected is good. On the other hand, the user can also step on the end cover 300, thereby the space utilization of the telescopic pedal device 1000 can be improved, and the structure design is compact.

[0169] Hereinafter, some other specific embodiments of the telescopic pedal device 1000 are described.

[0170] As shown, Figures 1 to 27 the telescopic pedal device 1000 of the embodiment of the utility model comprises a pedal 200 and a plurality of pedal mounting assemblies 100. The pedal 200 has a first end and a second end in the length direction thereof, the pedal 200 has a tread surface 2006, and the pedal 200 is connected between adjacent pedal mounting assemblies 100.

[0171] The pedal mounting assembly 100 comprises a mounting bracket 1, a pedal bracket 2 and at least one pair of support arms (e.g. a first support arm 3 and a second support arm 4). The pedal bracket 2 has an inwardly opening pedal bracket slot 21, and the pedal bracket 2 has a first side 201 and a second side 202 facing away from each other in the length direction of the pedal 200. The at least one pair of support arms are respectively pivotally connected with the mounting bracket 1 and the pedal bracket 2 to move the pedal 200 between an extended position and a retracted position.

[0172] In the adjacent two pedal mounting assemblies 100, the first side 201 of the pedal bracket 2 of one pedal mounting assembly 100 and the second side 202 of the pedal bracket 2 of the other pedal mounting assembly 100 face each other in the length direction of the pedal 200, the first end 2001 of the pedal is connected with the first side 201 of the pedal bracket 2 of one pedal mounting assembly 100, and the second end 2002 of the pedal is connected with the second side 202 of the pedal bracket 2 of the other pedal mounting assembly 100.

[0173] In other words, the adjacent two pedal mounting assemblies 100 are respectively arranged on both sides of the pedal 200 in the length direction of the pedal. Thus, the assembly of the telescopic pedal device 1000 is simple, and the overall thickness of the pedal bracket 2 and the pedal 200 after assembly is small in the extended position, especially in the retracted position, so that the required installation space is smaller, so that the pedal mounting assembly 100 can be better applied to vehicles 2000 with lower chassis.

[0174] As shown in Figures 13 to 16 , in the extended position, the length of the first support arm 3 located in the pedal bracket slot 21 is L3a, and the length of the second support arm 4 located in the pedal bracket slot 21 is L4a, in the retracted position, the length of the first support arm 3 located in the pedal bracket slot 21 is L3b, and the length of the second support arm 4 located in the pedal bracket slot 21 is L4b, wherein L3a is less than L3b, and L4a is less than L4b. Wherein in the retracted position, the tread surface 2006 of the pedal 200 is generally horizontal and adjacent to the bottom surface 101 of the mounting bracket.

[0175] As shown in Figure 14 , in the retracted position, the length of the second support arm 4 located in the pedal bracket slot 21 is L4b, wherein L4a is less than L4b.

[0176] Optionally, as shown in Figure 19 and Figure 20 , the first end 2001 of the pedal 200 and the second end 2002 of the pedal are respectively provided with a pedal matching part 2003, and the first side 201 of the pedal bracket 2 of one pedal mounting assembly 100 and the second side 202 of the pedal bracket 2 of the other pedal mounting assembly 100 are respectively provided with a bracket matching part 25, and the pedal matching part 2003 and the bracket matching part 25 are engaged with each other.

[0177] Optionally, one of the pedal engaging portion 2003 and the support engaging portion 25 comprises at least one engaging hole, and the other of the pedal engaging portion 2003 and the support engaging portion 25 comprises at least one prism, the cross section of the engaging hole and the cross section of the prism are non-circular and adapted to each other, and the prism is inserted and engaged in the engaging hole. In this way, the structural strength of the pedal support 2 as a whole can be improved, so that the pedal support 2 is more reliable in connection with the pedal 200, and is convenient to disassemble and assemble.

[0178] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 16 , the first end 301 of the first support arm is pivotable relative to the mounting support 1 about a first pivot axis X1, the second end 302 of the first support arm is pivotable relative to the pedal support 2 about a third pivot axis X3, the first end 41 of the second support arm is pivotable relative to the mounting support 1 about a second pivot axis X2, and the second end 42 of the second support arm is pivotable relative to the pedal support 2 about a fourth pivot axis X4, wherein in a retracted position, the third pivot axis X3 and the fourth pivot axis X4 are located within an area defined by the outer peripheral contour of the pedal 200 in a plane orthogonal to the length direction of the pedal 200, and the outer edge 2004 of the pedal is located inward of the second pivot axis X2.

[0179] As shown in Figure 14 and Figure 16 , in the retracted position, the outer edge 2004 of the pedal is located more inwardly than the position of the second pivot axis X2. Since the third pivot axis X3 and the fourth pivot axis X4 are located within an area defined by the outer peripheral contour of the pedal 200, the structure of the retractable pedal device 1000 can be made more compact, and the overall space occupied is smaller.

[0180] Optionally, as shown in Figure 14 and Figure 16 , in the retracted position, the outer edge 2004 of the pedal is located inward of the first pivot axis X1 in a plane orthogonal to the length direction of the pedal 200 (i.e. in a plane orthogonal to the first pivot axis X1). Alternatively, in the retracted position, the outer edge 2004 of the pedal is located outward of the first pivot axis X1 and adjacent to the first pivot axis X1 in a plane orthogonal to the length direction of the pedal 200. In other words, in the retracted position, the outer edge 2004 of the pedal is generally located between the first pivot axis X1 and the second pivot axis X2. Preferably, the distance between the outer edge 2004 of the pedal and the first pivot axis X1 is less than 5 mm.

[0181] Further specific embodiments of the retractable pedal device 1000 are described below.

[0182] As shown in Figures 1 to 27As shown, the telescopic pedal device 1000 of the embodiment of the present application comprises a pedal 200, a first support arm 3 and a second support arm 4. The pedal 200 has a tread surface 2006 and is movable between an extended position and a retracted position, the first support arm 3 is connectable to the bottom of the vehicle body 20001 of the vehicle 2000 and is pivotable about a first pivot axis X1, the first support arm 3 is connected to the pedal 200 and is pivotable about a third pivot axis X3, the second support arm 4 is connectable to the bottom of the vehicle body 20001 of the vehicle 2000 and is pivotable about a second pivot axis X2, the second support arm 4 is connected to the pedal 200 and is pivotable about a fourth pivot axis X4, wherein in a plane orthogonal to the first pivot axis X1, in the retracted position, the third pivot axis X3 and the fourth pivot axis X4 are located within the area defined by the outer peripheral contour of the pedal 200.

[0183] According to the telescopic pedal device 1000 of the embodiment of the present application, in the retracted position, the third pivot axis X3 and the fourth pivot axis X4 are located within the area defined by the outer peripheral contour of the pedal 200, the distance of the telescopic pedal device 1000 from the ground is farther, thereby the required installation space of the telescopic pedal device 1000 is smaller, and the passability of the vehicle is improved.

[0184] Optionally, as shown in Figure 13 and Figure 14 in the plane orthogonal to the first pivot axis X1, the third pivot axis X3 is adjacent to the inner edge 2005 of the pedal. Thus the telescopic device is more compact in structure and has a smaller height dimension in the retracted position.

[0185] As shown in Figures 4 to 7 the first end 301 of the first support arm 3 is pivotable about the first pivot axis X1, the second end 302 of the first support arm is pivotable about the third pivot axis X3, the first end 41 of the second support arm 4 is pivotable about the second pivot axis X2, and the second end 42 of the second support arm is pivotable about the fourth pivot axis X4.

[0186] The first end 301 of the first support arm is provided with a receiving groove 3011, and the first end 41 of the second support arm is accommodated in the receiving groove 3011, so that the first pivot axis X1 of the first end 301 of the first support arm and the second pivot axis X2 of the second end 42 of the second support arm are closer, thereby the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 are more compact in structure.

[0187] In the direction parallel to the first pivot axis X1, the pedal 200 is arranged side by side with the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4, so that the projection of the pedal 200 in the horizontal plane does not overlap the projection of the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 in the horizontal plane. Thus the overall thickness of the telescopic pedal device 1000 after retraction can be reduced.

[0188] The embodiment of the utility model discloses a retractable pedal device 1000, by the projection of pedal 200 in the horizontal plane with the projection of first support arm 3 and second support arm 4 in the horizontal plane does not overlap, to make first support arm 3 (second support arm 4) with the pivot connection structure of pedal 200 with pedal 200 generally be located at the same horizontal height, thereby can reduce the overall thickness of retractable pedal device 1000 after retracting.

[0189] Below some further specific embodiments of the retractable pedal device 1000 are described.

[0190] As Figures 1 to 27 The embodiment of the utility model discloses a retractable pedal device 1000, including pedal 200, first support arm 3 and second support arm 4. Pedal 200 has the tread surface 2006, and pedal 200 is movable between the extended position and the retracted position, first support arm 3 can be connected to the vehicle body bottom 20001 of vehicle 2000 and pivotable around the first pivot axis X1, first support arm 3 is connected with pedal 200 and pivotable around the third pivot axis X3, second support arm 4 can be connected to the vehicle body bottom 20001 of vehicle 2000 and pivotable around the second pivot axis X2, second support arm 4 is connected with pedal 200 and pivotable around the fourth pivot axis X4.

[0191] The second pivot axis X2 is located outside the first pivot axis X1, and the fourth pivot axis X4 is located outside the third pivot axis X3. In the retracted position, the outer edge 2004 of the pedal is located inside the second pivot axis X2 in the plane orthogonal to the first pivot axis X1.

[0192] According to the embodiment of the utility model discloses a retractable pedal device 1000, because in the plane orthogonal to the first pivot axis X1, the outer edge 2004 of the pedal in the retracted position is located inside the second pivot axis X2, in the retracted position, the first support arm 3 and the second support arm 4 are more compactly overlapped, not only reduce the size of retractable pedal device 1000 along the inside and outside direction, and pedal 200 can be more close to the upper in the retracted position, to be far from the ground.

[0193] Optionally, in the plane orthogonal to the first pivot axis X1, in the retracted position, the outer edge 2004 of the pedal is located inside the first pivot axis X1.

[0194] In the plane orthogonal to the first pivot axis X1, in the retracted position, the outer edge 2004 of the pedal is located outside the first pivot axis X1 and adjacent to the first pivot axis X1. Preferably, the distance between the outer edge 240 of the pedal support and the first pivot axis X1 is less than 5 mm.

[0195] Further, as Figure 19As shown, the telescopic pedal device 1000 further comprises a pedal support 2, the second end 302 of the first support arm is pivotally connected with the pedal support 2, the second end 42 of the second support arm is pivotally connected with the pedal support 2, and the pedal 200 is arranged side by side with the pedal support 2 in the length direction of the pedal 200, so that the projection of the pedal 200 in the horizontal plane and the projection of the pedal support 2 in the horizontal plane do not overlap with each other.

[0196] The pedal support 2 and the pedal 200 are located at the same horizontal height. Therefore, the overall thickness of the pedal support 2 and the pedal 200 after assembly can be reduced, a part of the pedal support 2 can be stepped on by the user, so that the telescopic pedal device 1000 has a compact structure, the space utilization is improved, and the use effect is better.

[0197] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and therefore cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the devices or elements referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application.

[0198] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined with "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "a plurality of" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0199] In the present application, unless otherwise specifically defined and limited, the terms "mounting", "connecting", "connecting", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected or in communication with each other; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal communication or interaction relationship of two elements, unless otherwise specifically limited. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0200] In the present application, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the first feature is "on" or "under" the second feature, which can be direct contact between the first and second features, or indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature can be directly above or obliquely above the first feature, or only indicate that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" the second feature can be directly below or obliquely below the first feature, or only indicate that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0201] In the present application, the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present application, the illustrative description of the above terms is not necessarily directed to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in the present application and the features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0202] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it should be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limiting the present application. Those skilled in the art can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A retractable step device characterized by, The utility model relates to a pedal assembly, comprising: a pedal having a tread surface and a first end and a second end in a length direction of the pedal; a plurality of pedal mounting assemblies, the pedal being connected between adjacent pedal mounting assemblies, the pedal mounting assemblies comprising a mounting bracket; a pedal bracket having a pedal bracket slot with an inward opening, the pedal bracket having a first side and a second side facing away from each other in the length direction of the pedal; at least one pair of support arms pivotably connected to the mounting bracket and pivotably connected to the pedal bracket to move the pedal between an extended position and a retracted position; wherein, in the extended position, a first support arm of the at least one pair of support arms has a length L3a within the pedal bracket slot and a second support arm of the at least one pair of support arms has a length L4a within the pedal bracket slot, and in the retracted position, the first support arm has a length L3b within the pedal bracket slot and the second support arm has a length L4b within the pedal bracket slot, wherein L3a is less than L3b and L4a is less than L4b; wherein, in the retracted position, the tread surface of the pedal is substantially horizontal and adjacent to a bottom surface of the mounting bracket. The first end and the second end of the pedal are respectively provided with a pedal matching part, the first side of the pedal bracket of the one pedal mounting assembly and the second side of the pedal bracket of the other pedal mounting assembly are respectively provided with a bracket matching part, and the pedal matching part and the bracket matching part are engaged with each other.

2. The retractable step assembly of claim 1, wherein, One of the pedal matching part and the bracket matching part comprises at least one matching hole, and the other of the pedal matching part and the bracket matching part comprises at least one prism, a cross section of the matching hole and a cross section of the prism are non-circular and matched with each other, and the prism is inserted and matched in the matching hole.

3. The retractable step assembly of claim 2, wherein, The pedal mounting assemblies comprise a first pedal mounting assembly, a second pedal mounting assembly, and at least one intermediate pedal mounting assembly between the first pedal mounting assembly and the second pedal mounting assembly, 4. The retractable step assembly of claim 1, wherein, the pedal comprises at least a first pedal and a second pedal, the first end of the first pedal is connected to the first side of the pedal bracket of the first pedal mounting assembly, the second end of the first pedal is connected to the second side of the pedal bracket of the one intermediate pedal mounting assembly, the first end of the second pedal is connected to the first side of the pedal bracket of the one intermediate pedal mounting assembly or another intermediate pedal mounting assembly, and the second end of the second pedal is connected to the second side of the pedal bracket of the second pedal mounting assembly. ​ 5. The retractable step assembly of claim 4, wherein, Each of the first and second pedal mounting assemblies includes an end cap, the end cap of the first pedal mounting assembly being connected to the second side of the pedal support of the first pedal mounting assembly, and the end cap of the second pedal mounting assembly being connected to the first side of the pedal support of the second pedal mounting assembly.

6. The retractable step assembly of claim 5, wherein, The second side of the pedal support of the first pedal mounting assembly and the first side of the pedal support of the second pedal mounting assembly are each provided with a support engaging portion, and the end cap is provided with an end cap engaging portion that engages with the support engaging portion.

7. The retractable step assembly of claim 5, wherein, The upper surface of the end cap, the tread surface of the pedal, and the upper surface of the pedal support are substantially flush, and the outer surface of the end cap, the outer surface of the pedal, and the outer surface of the pedal support are substantially flush.

8. The retractable step assembly of claim 1, wherein, The first end of the first support arm is pivotable relative to the mounting support about a first pivot axis, the second end of the first support arm is pivotable relative to the pedal support about a third pivot axis, the first end of the second support arm is pivotable relative to the mounting support about a second pivot axis, and the second end of the second support arm is pivotable relative to the pedal support about a fourth pivot axis, wherein in a plane orthogonal to the length direction of the pedal, in the retracted position, the third and fourth pivot axes are located within an area defined by the outer peripheral contour of the pedal, the outer edge of the pedal being located inward of the second pivot axis.

9. The retractable step assembly of claim 8, wherein, In a plane orthogonal to the length direction of the pedal, in the retracted position, the outer edge of the pedal is located inward of the first pivot axis, or outward of the first pivot axis and adjacent to the first pivot axis.

10. A vehicle apparatus characterized by comprising: A vehicle, a side pole, and a retractable pedal device, the side pole being mounted to the vehicle, the retractable pedal device being mounted to the bottom of the body of the vehicle, the retractable pedal device being according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein in the retracted position, the pedal is located under and inward of the side pole, and in the extended position, the pedal is located under the side pole and at least partially outward of the side pole.

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