Folding scooter

Abstract

The utility model discloses a folding scooter. The folding scooter comprises a pedal main body, a vertical pipe main body, a buckle, a clamping plate body and a spring. The pedal body includes a pedal and a fender covering a rear wheel of the folding scooter. The stand pipe body comprises a stand pipe connected with the pedal and a folding pipe rotationally connected with the stand pipe. And the buckle is arranged on the stem of the folding pipe. And the clamping plate body part is rotationally connected with a fender of the pedal main body. And the spring is arranged between the clamping plate body and the mud guard. When the folding pipe is put down, the clamping plate body is promoted to rotate in the direction close to the rear wheel relative to the pedal body, and after the buckle enters the clamping groove of the clamping plate body, the spring pushes the clamping plate body to rotate in the direction away from the rear wheel relative to the pedal body, so that the buckle is clamped in the clamping groove. The clamping plate body can keep part of the surface of the clamping plate body flush with the surface of the fender. According to the folding scooter, the buckle assembly can be prevented from being influenced by external factors such as collision and friction, and the overall safety of a user is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of this utility model relate to the field of folding scooter technology, and more specifically, to a folding scooter. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing demand for short-distance travel, folding scooters are gradually becoming a mainstream mode of transportation due to their portability and ease of storage. One of the core functions of a folding scooter lies in its quick-folding mechanism, which uses a latching assembly to lock and release various parts of the scooter (such as the stem and footboard). However, existing folding latching assemblies still have significant drawbacks, limiting product reliability and user experience.

[0003] Specifically, the buckle components of existing folding scooters are often directly exposed on the outside of the scooter. This makes them susceptible to damage from external factors such as impacts and friction during use. Such damage not only affects the normal use of the folding scooter but may also pose safety hazards. For example, when the buckle components are damaged and cannot be used properly, the folding scooter may not be able to lock securely, causing it to loosen during use and thus threatening the user's safety. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address one or more of the technical problems mentioned above, this utility model provides a folding scooter that can hide the buckle assembly located on the pedal body inside the pedal body, so as to avoid damage to the buckle assembly caused by external factors such as collision and friction, thereby improving the overall safety of the user.

[0005] This utility model embodiment provides a folding scooter, including:

[0006] The pedal body includes a pedal for the user to stand on and a mudguard covering the rear wheel of the folding scooter;

[0007] The riser body includes a riser connected to the pedal and a folding tube rotatably connected to the riser;

[0008] A buckle is provided on the handle of the folding tube;

[0009] A snap-fit ​​plate, part of which is rotatably connected to the mudguard of the pedal body; and

[0010] A spring is disposed between the snap-fit ​​plate and the mudguard.

[0011] When the folding tube is laid down, the snap-fit ​​plate is forced to rotate relative to the pedal body towards the rear wheel. After the buckle enters the snap-fit ​​groove of the snap-fit ​​plate, the spring pushes the snap-fit ​​plate to rotate relative to the pedal body away from the rear wheel, so that the buckle is engaged in the snap-fit ​​groove. The snap-fit ​​plate can keep part of its surface flush with the surface of the mudguard, and the other part of its surface is hidden inside the mudguard.

[0012] Furthermore, the mudguard has an opening, and the snap-fit ​​plate includes a hidden part that is rotatably connected to the pedal and moves inside the mudguard, and an exposed part that is exposed when the surface of the snap-fit ​​plate is flush with the surface of the mudguard. When the spring pushes the snap-fit ​​plate to rotate relative to the pedal body in a direction away from the rear wheel, the hidden part can abut against the inner wall of the mudguard, while the surface of the exposed part is flush with the surface of the mudguard.

[0013] Furthermore, the shape of the exposed portion matches the shape of the opening.

[0014] Furthermore, the exposed portion is an arc-shaped plate structure, the mudguard is also an arc-shaped plate structure, and the overall curvature of the snap-fit ​​plate and the mudguard is the same.

[0015] Furthermore, the mudguard is provided with a protrusion, and the folding scooter also includes a first pivot that passes through the protrusion and one end of the hidden part in sequence. The spring is sleeved on the first pivot, and one end of the spring can abut against the snap-fit ​​plate and the other end can abut against the pedal.

[0016] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​groove is provided on the exposed portion, and the snap-fit ​​groove includes an inlet cavity and a snap-fit ​​cavity that are connected. The inlet cavity is opened in the horizontal direction, and the snap-fit ​​cavity is opened in the vertical direction, so that the hook of the buckle can enter and snap onto the cavity wall of the snap-fit ​​cavity.

[0017] Furthermore, the volume of the inlet cavity is larger than the volume of the snap-fit ​​cavity.

[0018] Furthermore, the folding scooter also includes a second pivot sequentially passing through the folding tube and the upright tube, a latch rotatably connected to the upright tube and capable of locking the folding tube onto the upright tube, and a third pivot sequentially passing through the latch and the upright tube.

[0019] Furthermore, the folded tube is provided with a locking hole, and the latch is provided with a locking pin. When the folded tube is locked onto the vertical tube, the locking pin can be inserted into the locking hole.

[0020] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​plate is provided with reinforcing ribs along its own length.

[0021] The folding scooter provided in this embodiment rotates the locking plate relative to the pedal body towards the rear wheel, providing ample space for the buckle to enter the locking groove of the locking plate. After the locking plate rotates a certain angle, the buckle enters the locking groove of the locking plate. A spring then pushes the locking plate relative to the pedal body away from the rear wheel, causing the buckle to engage in the locking groove, thus realizing the folding operation of the scooter. After the buckle engages in the locking groove of the locking plate, part of the locking plate surface remains flush with the surface of the mudguard, while another part of the locking plate surface is hidden inside the mudguard, eliminating the disadvantage of traditional buckle components being directly exposed on the outside of the mudguard. In this way, the buckle component is protected from external impacts, friction, and other adverse factors, greatly improving its durability and ensuring the long-lasting reliability of the folding scooter's folding function. More importantly, this design effectively prevents the folding lock from becoming loose due to damage to the buckle components, completely eliminating the potential for loosening during the use of the scooter and providing users with a safer and more stable riding experience. Attached Figure Description

[0022] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily understood by reading the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, several embodiments of the present invention are shown by way of example and not limitation, and like or corresponding reference numerals denote like or corresponding parts, wherein:

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the folding scooter provided in this embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0024] Figure 2 A top view of the folding scooter provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0026] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​plate body provided in an embodiment of this utility model is shown;

[0027] Figure 5 This diagram shows the structure of the mudguard, snap-fit ​​plate, and spring provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the mudguard provided in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0029] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​plate body from another perspective provided by an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0030] In the picture:

[0031] 1. Pedal body; 11. Pedal; 12. Mudguard; 121. Opening; 122. Protrusion;

[0032] 2. Main body of the riser; 21. Riser; 22. Folded pipe; 221. Locking hole;

[0033] 3. Buckle;

[0034] 4. Snap-fit ​​plate; 41. Snap-fit ​​groove; 411. Inlet cavity; 412. Snap-fit ​​cavity; 42. Hidden part; 43. Exposed part; 44. Reinforcing rib;

[0035] 5. Spring;

[0036] 6. First pivot;

[0037] 7. Second pivot;

[0038] 8. Lock; 81. Locking pin;

[0039] 9. The third pivot. Detailed Implementation

[0040] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0041] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the folding scooter provided in this embodiment is shown. Figure 2 A top view of the folding scooter provided in this embodiment is shown. Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 Cross-sectional view along the AA direction. Figure 4 This diagram shows the structure of the snap-fit ​​plate 4 provided in this embodiment. Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the mudguard 12, the snap-fit ​​plate 4, and the spring 5 provided in this embodiment is shown. Figures 1-5As shown, this embodiment provides a folding scooter, including a footboard body 1, a stem body 2, a buckle 3, a locking plate 4, and a spring 5. The footboard body 1 includes a footboard 11 for the user to stand on and a mudguard 12 covering the rear wheel of the folding scooter. The stem body 2 includes a stem 21 connected to the footboard 11 and a folding tube 22 rotatably connected to the stem 21. The buckle 3 is located on the stem of the folding tube 22. The locking plate 4 is partially rotatably connected to the mudguard 12 of the footboard body 1. The spring 5 is located between the locking plate 4 and the mudguard 12. When the folding tube 22 is laid down, the snap-fit ​​plate 4 is forced to rotate relative to the pedal body 1 towards the rear wheel. After the buckle 3 enters the snap-fit ​​groove 41 of the snap-fit ​​plate 4, the spring 5 pushes the snap-fit ​​plate 4 to rotate relative to the pedal body 1 away from the rear wheel, so that the buckle 3 is snapped into the snap-fit ​​groove 41, and the snap-fit ​​plate 4 can keep part of its surface flush with the surface of the mudguard 12.

[0042] The folding scooter provided in this embodiment rotates the locking plate 4 relative to the pedal body 1 towards the rear wheel, providing sufficient space for the buckle 3 to enter the locking groove 41 of the locking plate 4. After the locking plate 4 rotates a certain angle, the buckle 3 enters the locking groove 41 of the locking plate 4. The spring 5 pushes the locking plate 4 to rotate relative to the pedal body 1 away from the rear wheel, thereby making the buckle 3 engage in the locking groove 41, thus realizing the folding operation of the folding scooter. After the buckle 3 engages in the locking groove 41 of the locking plate 4, the locking plate 4 can keep part of its surface flush with the surface of the mudguard 12, and the other part of its surface is hidden inside the mudguard 12, eliminating the disadvantage of the traditional buckle assembly being directly exposed on the outside of the mudguard 12. In this way, the buckle assembly is protected from external collisions, friction and other adverse factors, greatly improving its durability and ensuring the long-lasting reliability of the folding function of the folding scooter. More importantly, this design effectively prevents the folding lock from becoming loose due to damage to the buckle components, completely eliminating the potential for loosening during the use of the scooter and providing users with a safer and more stable riding experience.

[0043] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the mudguard 12 provided in this embodiment is shown. Figure 6 and combined Figures 1-5As shown, the mudguard 12 has an opening 121. The locking plate 4 includes a hidden part 42 that is rotatably connected to the pedal 11 and moves inside the mudguard 12, and an exposed part 43 that is exposed when the surface of the locking plate 4 is flush with the surface of the mudguard 12. When the spring 5 pushes the locking plate 4 to rotate relative to the pedal body 1 away from the rear wheel, the hidden part 42 can abut against the inner wall of the mudguard 12, so that after the buckle 3 is engaged with the locking groove 41 of the locking plate 4, the locking plate 4 can keep part of its surface flush with the surface of the mudguard 12. At the same time, the surface of the exposed part 43 is flush with the surface of the mudguard 12, so that another part of the surface of the locking plate 4 is hidden inside the mudguard 12.

[0044] Specifically, the exposed part 43 is a protrusion on the snap-fit ​​plate 4.

[0045] Furthermore, the shape of the exposed portion 43 matches the shape of the opening 121, so that when the hidden portion 42 abuts against the outer wall of the mudguard 12 and the surface of the exposed portion 43 is flush with the surface of the mudguard 12, the edge of the exposed portion 43 can abut against the edge of the opening 121, thereby maintaining the stability of the snap-fit ​​plate 4 during use and preventing it from shaking.

[0046] Furthermore, the exposed portion 43 is an arc-shaped plate structure, and the mudguard 12 is also an arc-shaped plate structure, with the overall curvature of the snap-fit ​​plate 4 and the mudguard 12 being the same. On the one hand, this ensures that when the hidden portion 42 abuts against the outer wall of the mudguard 12, the surface of the exposed portion 43 remains flush with the surface of the mudguard 12, preventing excess exposed portion 43 from being exposed outside the mudguard 12 and causing collisions. On the other hand, it also makes the folding scooter more aesthetically pleasing overall.

[0047] Specifically, the mudguard 12 has a protrusion 122. The folding scooter also includes a first pivot 6 that passes through the protrusion 122 and one end of the hidden part 42. A spring 5 is sleeved on the first pivot 6, and one end of the spring 5 can abut against the locking plate 4, while the other end can abut against the pedal 11. When the locking plate 4 is subjected to an external force (such as manual pushing) and rotates relative to the pedal body 1 in a direction away from the rear wheel, the spring 5 is compressed. After the buckle 3 smoothly enters the locking groove 41, the external force no longer applies pressure to the locking plate 4. The locking plate 4 rotates relative to the pedal body 1 in a direction away from the rear wheel under the action of the spring force of the spring 5, thereby realizing the buckle 3 being locked in the locking groove 41.

[0048] Specifically, the snap-fit ​​groove 41 is provided on the exposed part 43. The snap-fit ​​groove 41 includes an inlet cavity 411 and a snap-fit ​​cavity 412 that are connected to each other. The inlet cavity 411 is opened in the horizontal direction, and the snap-fit ​​cavity 412 is opened in the vertical direction, so that the hook part of the buckle 3 can enter and snap onto the cavity wall of the snap-fit ​​cavity 412, thereby enabling the buckle 3 to enter the snap-fit ​​cavity 412 more smoothly and achieve snap-fit ​​with the snap-fit ​​groove 41.

[0049] Preferably, the volume of the entry cavity 411 is larger than the volume of the snap-fit ​​cavity 412. On the one hand, this ensures that the snap-fit ​​3 can enter the snap-fit ​​cavity 412 more smoothly, avoiding jamming and thus improving the user experience. On the other hand, when the snap-fit ​​plate 4 is no longer subjected to external force, it also increases the difficulty for the snap-fit ​​3 to exit from the snap-fit ​​cavity 412 to the entry cavity 411, thereby reducing the possibility of the snap-fit ​​3 exiting from the snap-fit ​​cavity 412 to the entry cavity 411.

[0050] Furthermore, the folding scooter also includes a second pivot 7 sequentially passing through the folding tube 22 and the upright tube 21, a latch 8 rotatably connected to the upright tube 21 and capable of locking the folding tube 22 onto the upright tube 21, and a third pivot 9 sequentially passing through the latch 8 and the upright tube 21. When it is necessary to fold the folding tube 22, the latch 8 is opened away from the folding tube 22 with the third pivot 9 as the axis, and then the folding tube 22 is rotated towards the pedal 11 with the second pivot 7 as the axis, thereby folding the folding tube 22.

[0051] Furthermore, the folding tube 22 is provided with a locking hole 221, and the latch 8 is provided with a locking pin 81. When the folding tube 22 is locked onto the riser 21, the locking pin 81 can be inserted into the locking hole 221. When it is necessary to lock the folding tube 22, the folding tube 22 is rotated away from the pedal 11 about the second pivot 7 as the axis, and then the latch 8 is engaged about the third pivot 9 as the axis towards the folding tube 22, so that the locking pin 81 is inserted into the locking hole 221, thereby locking the folding tube 22 onto the riser 21.

[0052] Figure 7 The diagram shows a structural schematic of the snap-fit ​​plate 4 from another perspective provided in this embodiment. The snap-fit ​​plate 4 is provided with reinforcing ribs 44 along its own length to ensure that the snap-fit ​​plate 4 has a certain rigidity, thereby reducing the possibility of the snap-fit ​​plate 4 collapsing after long-term use.

[0053] In the foregoing description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "fixed," "installed," "connected," or "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, the term "linked" can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; or it can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Therefore, unless otherwise expressly limited in this application, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0054] Based on the above description of this application, those skilled in the art will also understand that the following terms used, such as "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "length," "width," "thickness," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "axial," "radial," "circumferential," "center," "longitudinal," "transverse," "clockwise," or "counterclockwise," are terms indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings of this application. They are only for the purpose of facilitating the explanation of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not explicitly or implicitly suggest that the device or element involved must have the specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above-mentioned orientation or positional relationship terms cannot be understood or interpreted as a limitation on the present invention.

[0055] Furthermore, the terms "first" or "second," etc., used in this application to refer to numbers or ordinal numbers are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as explicitly or implicitly indicating relative importance or specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0056] While various embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described herein, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Many modifications, alterations, and alternatives will occur to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and intent of the present invention. It should be understood that various alternatives to the embodiments of the present invention described herein may be employed in the practice of the present invention. The appended claims are intended to define the scope of protection of the present invention and therefore cover equivalents or alternatives within the scope of these claims.

Claims

1. A folding scooter, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a folding scooter, comprising: a pedal body including a pedal for a user to stand on and a fender covering a rear wheel of the folding scooter; a vertical pipe body including a vertical pipe connected to the pedal and a folding pipe rotatably connected to the vertical pipe; a buckle provided on a handle of the folding pipe; a clamping plate body rotatably connected to the fender of the pedal body; a spring provided between the clamping plate body and the fender; wherein, when the folding pipe is laid down, the clamping plate body is urged to rotate towards the rear wheel relative to the pedal body, and after the buckle enters a clamping groove of the clamping plate body, the spring pushes the clamping plate body to rotate away from the rear wheel relative to the pedal body, so that the buckle is clamped in the clamping groove, and the clamping plate body can keep a part of the surface of the clamping plate body flush with the surface of the fender, and another part of the surface of the clamping plate body hidden in the fender. The fender is provided with an opening, the clamping plate body includes a hidden part rotatably connected to the pedal and moving inside the fender and an exposed part exposed when the surface of the clamping plate body is flush with the surface of the fender, and when the spring pushes the clamping plate body to rotate away from the rear wheel relative to the pedal body, the hidden part can abut against the inner wall of the fender, and the surface of the exposed part is flush with the surface of the fender.

2. The folding scooter of claim 1, wherein, The shape of the exposed part matches the shape of the opening.

3. The folding scooter of claim 2, wherein, The exposed part is in the shape of a circular arc, and the fender is also in the shape of a circular arc, and the overall curvature of the clamping plate body and the fender is the same.

4. The folding scooter of claim 3, wherein, The fender is provided with a protrusion, and the folding scooter further comprises a first pivot sequentially penetrating the protrusion and one end of the hidden part, the spring is sleeved on the first pivot, and one end of the spring can abut against the clamping plate body, and the other end of the spring can abut against the pedal.

5. The folding scooter of claim 2, wherein, The clamping groove is provided on the exposed part, and the clamping groove includes an entering cavity and a clamping cavity connected in communication, the entering cavity is opened in the horizontal direction, and the clamping cavity is opened in the vertical direction, so that the hook part of the buckle can enter and be clamped on the cavity wall of the clamping cavity.

6. The folding scooter of claim 2, wherein, The volume of the entering cavity is greater than the volume of the clamping cavity.

7. The folding scooter of claim 6, wherein, The folding scooter further comprises a second pivot sequentially penetrating the folding pipe and the vertical pipe, a lock rotatably connected to the vertical pipe and capable of locking the folding pipe on the vertical pipe, and a third pivot sequentially penetrating the lock and the vertical pipe.

8. The folding scooter of claim 1, wherein, The folding pipe is provided with a locking hole, and the lock is provided with a locking pin, which can be inserted into the locking hole when the folding pipe is locked on the vertical pipe.

9. The folding scooter of claim 8, wherein, The clamping plate body is provided with a reinforcing rib along the length direction of the clamping plate body.

10. The folding scooter of claim 1, wherein, ​

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