Lightweight automobile side pedal

By designing a hollow profile structure and assembly method for lightweight car side steps, the problems of high cost and high fuel consumption of existing car side steps have been solved, achieving low cost, simple assembly and lightweight effect.

CN223778277UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-09HONGSHENG (HUZHOU) ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520410215.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-11
Publication Date
2026-01-09
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-11

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Technical Problem

Existing car pedals have high processing costs, high raw material costs, high manufacturing costs, complex production processes, high prices, limited styles, are bulky to install, and increase vehicle fuel consumption.

Method used

A lightweight automotive side step is designed, which adopts a one-piece molded hollow profile structure, combined with mounting groove, hook groove, locking hook plate and fastening components, and is connected by a combination of nut block, T-type bushing and bolt to achieve quick installation and fixation.

Benefits of technology

The manufacturing cost and production process complexity of the pedals have been reduced, the assembly process has been simplified, and a lightweight structure has been achieved to reduce vehicle fuel consumption.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a lightweight automobile side pedal, which comprises a pedal main body, a main body support plate, a pedal non-slip mat, a protective cover, a pedal support seat and a fastening component, the long side surface of the pedal main body is provided with a mounting groove matched with the pedal support seat, and the short side surface of the pedal main body is provided with a clamping groove matched with the protective cover; the main body supporting plates are fixed to the upper end face and the lower end face of the pedal main body respectively, the protecting cover is inserted and embedded into the clamping groove, a lock hook plate is formed on the pedal supporting seat, and a plurality of mounting holes matched with fastening assemblies are formed in the lock hook plate. The side pedal has the advantages that the side pedal is low in manufacturing cost, simpler in production process and convenient and fast to assemble integrally, and vehicle oil consumption is reduced due to the light-weight structure.
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Description

Technical fields:

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automotive parts technology, specifically a lightweight automotive side step. Background technology:

[0002] Currently, automobiles are increasingly becoming an indispensable means of transportation for consumers, especially for families. Not only are mid-to-large-sized vehicles like off-road vehicles, SUVs, and pickup trucks popular in the domestic market, with sales increasing daily, but they also enjoy significant sales in overseas markets. Consumers have high expectations for the functionality and features of these vehicles, such as the need for running boards in mid-to-large-sized vehicles to facilitate passenger entry and exit. However, existing running boards suffer from high processing costs, high raw material costs, high manufacturing costs, complex production processes, high prices, limited design options, cumbersome installation, and increased fuel consumption. Summary of the Invention:

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve the existing problems and provide a lightweight car side step.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A lightweight automotive side step includes a step body, a main support plate, a step anti-slip mat, a cover, a step support base, and fastening components. The long side of the step body has an installation groove that mates with the step support base, and the short side has a slot that mates with the cover. The main support plate is fixed to the upper and lower end faces of the step body, respectively. The cover is inserted into the slot. The step support base is formed with a locking hook plate, and the locking hook plate has multiple installation holes adapted to fastening components.

[0006] Preferably, the pedal body is a hollow profile formed in one piece, the inner side of the mounting groove is formed with a hook groove, and the locking hook plate is formed with a hook part that cooperates with the hook groove.

[0007] Preferably, the locking hook plate of the pedal support seat is inserted into the short side of the pedal body and slides along the long side.

[0008] Preferably, the anti-slip pad of the pedal is fixed to the top surface of the pedal body.

[0009] Preferably, the fastening assembly includes a nut block, a T-shaped bushing, and a bolt. The inner cavity of the pedal body is formed with a trapezoidal tube for accommodating the nut block. The T-shaped bushing passes through the locking hook plate and is disposed in the mounting hole. The bolt is screwed to the nut block through the T-shaped bushing.

[0010] The advantages of this utility model are: the side pedal has low manufacturing cost, simpler production process, convenient and quick overall assembly, and lightweight structure reduces vehicle fuel consumption. Attached image description:

[0011] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the pedal body of this utility model;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a half-sectional schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the pedal support base of this utility model;

[0015] In the attached diagram: 1. Pedal body; 2. Main body support plate; 3. Pedal anti-slip pad; 4. Protective cover; 5. Pedal support seat; 6. Fastening assembly; 601. Nut block; 602. T-shaped bushing; 603. Bolt; 7. Mounting groove; 8. Card slot; 9. Locking hook plate; 10. Mounting hole; 11. Hook groove; 12. Trapezoidal pipe. Detailed implementation method:

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

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0018] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly defined.

[0019] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0020] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0021] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a lightweight automotive side step includes a step body 1, a main support plate 2, a step anti-slip pad 3, a cover 4, a step support base 5, and a fastening assembly 6. The long side of the step body 1 has an installation groove 7 that mates with the step support base 5, and the short side has a slot 8 that mates with the cover 4. The main support plate 2 is fixed to the upper and lower end faces of the step body 1, respectively. The cover 4 is inserted into the slot 8. The step support base 5 is formed with a locking hook plate 9, and the locking hook plate 9 has multiple installation holes 10 that are adapted to the fastening assembly 6.

[0022] Specifically, the pedal body 1 is a hollow profile formed in one piece, the inner side of the mounting groove 7 is formed with a hook groove 11, and the locking hook plate 9 is formed with a hook part that cooperates with the hook groove 11.

[0023] Specifically, the locking hook plate 9 of the pedal support 5 is inserted into the short side of the pedal body 1 and slides along the long side.

[0024] Specifically, the anti-slip pad 3 of the pedal is fixed to the top surface of the pedal body 1.

[0025] Specifically, the fastening assembly 6 includes a nut block 601, a T-shaped bushing 602, and a bolt 603. The inner cavity of the pedal body 1 is formed with a trapezoidal pipe 12 for accommodating the nut block 601. The T-shaped bushing 602 passes through the locking hook plate 9 and is disposed in the mounting hole 10. The bolt 603 is screwed to the nut block 601 through the T-shaped bushing 602.

[0026] During assembly, first place four nut blocks 601 in the trapezoidal pipe 12, then insert the pedal support 5 from the side of the pedal body 1 and move it to the installation position. Pass the T-shaped bushing 602 through the mounting hole 10 of the top surface of the pedal body 1 and the locking hook plate 9, and then tighten the bolt 603 through the T-shaped bushing 602 and the nut block 601. Repeat the above steps to install the two pedal support 5 on the pedal body 1, and then fix the other end of the pedal support 5 to the vehicle.

[0027] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A light-weight automobile side step, characterized in that: The pedal body is integrally formed as a hollow profile, the inner side of the mounting slot is formed with a hook slot, and the hook plate is formed with a hook portion matched with the hook slot.

2. The light-weight automobile side step as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The hook plate of the pedal support base is matched with the short side of the pedal body and is inserted and slid along the long side.

3. The light-weight automobile side step as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The pedal anti-skid pad is fixed to the top surface of the pedal body.

4. The light-weight automobile side step of claim 1, wherein: The fastening assembly comprises a nut block, a T-shaped bushing, and a bolt, the inner cavity of the pedal body is formed with a trapezoidal channel accommodating the nut block, the T-shaped bushing is arranged in the mounting hole through the hook plate, and the bolt is screwed to the nut block through the T-shaped bushing.

5. The light-weight automobile side step of claim 1, wherein: ​