Scooter

Abstract

The utility model discloses a scooter which comprises a base, rollers are installed on the rear side of the lower end of the base, and the rollers are supported on a plane. The swing arm assembly is arranged on the front side of the base and comprises two swing arms which are symmetrically arranged left and right, one end of each swing arm is hinged to the base, an acute included angle is formed between a hinge shaft of each swing arm and the horizontal plane, and the two included angles face the upper portion between the two swing arms; the other ends of the two swing arms are respectively provided with a movable universal wheel supported on a plane; the seat and the handlebar are arranged between the two swing arms and installed on the base through connecting pieces respectively, the handlebar is distributed in front of the seat, and the front side of the base can move up and down under the action of external force and enables the two swing arms to be opened and closed so as to drive the base to move forwards or backwards. A rider sits on the seat, the front side of the base moves up and down and enables the two swing arms to be opened and closed so as to drive the scooter to move, the gravity center is lowered through the sitting posture design, and the falling risk caused by the unstable gravity center during sliding is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle technology, specifically to a scooter. Background Technology

[0002] Due to their unique movement and design, frog-style scooters typically require users to stand while riding, offering no seated experience. While this design has its advantages, such as enhanced mobility, it also has the following significant drawbacks: it requires the exertion of muscle groups to propel the scooter forward, reducing the enjoyment of the ride; it only supports a standing mode, requiring strong core strength and coordination, making it less friendly to children, beginners, or those with poor balance, increasing the risk of falls; and when standing, the body relies entirely on the legs for balance, so when encountering bumpy surfaces, vibrations are directly transmitted to the joints, potentially exacerbating fatigue or even causing strain. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this utility model proposes a scooter that supports seated use, and the technical solution adopted includes:

[0004] A scooter, comprising:

[0005] A base, wherein a roller is mounted on the rear side of the lower end of the base, and the roller is supported on a plane;

[0006] A swing arm assembly is provided on the front side of the base. The swing arm assembly includes two swing arms arranged symmetrically on the left and right. One end of each swing arm is hinged to the base, and the hinge axis of each swing arm has an acute angle with the horizontal plane. Both angles are directed upward between the two swing arms. The other end of each swing arm is equipped with a swivel wheel supported on the plane.

[0007] The seat and handlebars are positioned between two swing arms and mounted on the base via connectors. The handlebars are located in front of the seat. The front side of the base can move up and down under external force and open and close the two swing arms to drive the base forward or backward.

[0008] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: the swing arm assembly is connected to the base through an elastic component or the two swing arms are connected through an elastic component.

[0009] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: the other end of the two swing arms extends downward at an angle to the movable universal wheel and is supported on the plane.

[0010] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: the base is gradually tilted upward from back to front.

[0011] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is: the seat is installed on the front side of the base through a first connecting member.

[0012] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: the handlebar is installed on the base through a second connector, the second connector being a U-shaped rod, one end of which is connected to the handlebar and the other end of which is connected to the upper surface of the base.

[0013] The technical solution adopted by one embodiment of this utility model to solve its technical problem is as follows: the swing arm includes a swing arm body, a hinge seat is provided on the base, one end of the swing arm body is hinged to the hinge seat through a hinge shaft, one end of the swing arm body is provided with a spring piece and a limiting piece on opposite sides of the hinge shaft, the spring piece and the limiting piece abut against the hinge seat respectively, and the swing arm body opens and closes against the elastic tension of the spring piece.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the rider drives the scooter to move after sitting on the seat, which increases the fun; the sitting posture design lowers the center of gravity and reduces the risk of falling due to instability during gliding, which is especially suitable for children, the elderly or people with weak balance. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0016] Figure 1 This is a side view of the scooter in Example 1 with its two swing arms closed;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the scooter in Example 1 when the two swing arms are closed;

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a side view of the scooter in Example 1 with its two swing arms extended.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the scooter in Example 1 with its two swing arms open. Detailed Implementation

[0021] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" means two or more; "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number; "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional 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.

[0024] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, the terms "setting," "installing," and "connecting" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral molding; they can refer to a mechanical connection; they can refer to the internal connection of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0025] Reference Figure 1-5 This application presents an embodiment of the scooter, which includes:

[0026] A base 10, wherein a roller 20 is mounted on the rear side of the lower end of the base 10, and the roller 20 is supported on a plane;

[0027] A swing arm assembly 30 is disposed on the front side of the base 10. The swing arm assembly 30 includes two swing arms 31 arranged symmetrically on the left and right. One end of each swing arm 31 is hinged to the base 10, and the hinge axis 32 of each swing arm 31 has an acute angle with the horizontal plane. Both angles are directed upward between the two swing arms 31. The other end of each swing arm 31 is equipped with a caster wheel 33, and the two caster wheels 33 are supported on the plane.

[0028] A seat 50 and a handlebar 60 are disposed between two swing arms 31. The seat 50 is connected to the front side of the base 10 via a first connector 70. The handlebar 60 is mounted on the base 10 via a second connector 80 and is distributed in front of the seat 50. The seat 50 and the handlebar 60 can push the front side of the base 10 up and down under the action of external force and cause the two swing arms 31 to open and close to drive the base 10 forward or backward.

[0029] See attached document Figure 1 and 2 As shown, in the initial state, the two swing arms 31 are close to each other, i.e., in a closed state. At this time, the rider is facing forward, sitting on the seat 50 with hands on the handlebars and feet on the two swing arms 31. The rider adjusts their center of gravity forward and presses down on the seat 50 and handlebars. The front side of the base 10, under the action of the connecting member, moves downward along with the handlebars 60 to... Figure 3 As shown;

[0030] exist Figure 4 and 5 As the height of the front side of the base 10 decreases, the two swing arms 31 open against the tension of the elastic component 40. After the rider adjusts their center of gravity backward and stops pressing down on the handlebars 60, the two swing arms 31 close under the action of the elastic component 40, and at the same time, the height of the front side of the base 10 returns to its initial state. At this time, the seat 50 and handlebars 60 return to their initial state along with the base 10. Figure 2 The state shown;

[0031] The scooter in this embodiment... Figure 2 and Figure 5 The repeated cycles of the state in the middle cause the two swing arms 31 to open and close continuously, thus moving the scooter; by adjusting the installation method of the omnidirectional wheels 33, the scooter can be moved forward or backward by opening and closing the two swing arms 31.

[0032] This application does not specify the installation method of the movable caster 33, as long as it can drive the scooter to move forward or backward when the two swing arms 31 are open or closed. When the two swing arms 31 are open or closed, the resultant force generated by the movable caster 33 moving outward or inward to drive the scooter to move forward or backward is the prior art. This application does not describe in detail the working principle of the base 10 moving forward or backward through the swing arms 31.

[0033] The mounting structure of the omnidirectional wheel 33 in this embodiment is as follows: Figure 1 As shown, the scooter moves forward by the resultant force generated by the outward or inward movement of the swivel wheels 33; in another embodiment, the mounting structure of the swivel wheels 33 can be adjusted so that the two swing arms 31 can drive the scooter to move backward when they open and close.

[0034] The roller 20 is a universal roller 20. When the rider adjusts their center of gravity, the body tilts in the turning direction to adjust the center of gravity, so that the universal roller 20 at the bottom of the scooter slowly adjusts according to the direction of rotation, thus realizing the turning of the scooter.

[0035] In this embodiment, the hinge axis 32 of each swing arm 31 has an acute angle with the horizontal plane, preferably between 30° and 60°, for example, 30°, 40°, 45°, 50°, or 60°, so as to achieve high efficiency when the two swing arms 31 are driven to open and close by moving up and down on the front side of the base 10.

[0036] Preferably, the swing arm assembly 30 is elastically connected to the base 10 via the elastic component 40, or the two swing arms 31 are elastically connected via the elastic component 40.

[0037] In the initial state, the elastic component 40 keeps the two swing arms 31 in the closed position. When the rider adjusts their center of gravity for the first time after riding the scooter, the front of the base 10 is downward and the two swing arms 31 open against the tension of the elastic component 40. When the rider adjusts their center of gravity for the second time, the front of the base 10 is upward. At this time, the restoring force of the elastic component 40 causes the two swing arms 31 to return to the closed position, thus enabling the scooter to move. This makes the movement of the scooter smoother.

[0038] In this embodiment, the swing arm assembly 30 is elastically connected to the base 10 via an elastic component 40, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 3 As shown, the elastic component 40 includes a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the hinge shaft 313, with its two ends abutting against the swing arm 31 and the hinge seat 11, respectively. In another embodiment, the two swing arms 31 can be connected to each other through the elastic component 40; or the swing arms 31 can be connected to the base by a spring.

[0039] Preferably, the other end of each swing arm 31 extends downward at an angle to the omnidirectional wheel 33, which is supported on the plane. Since sufficient space needs to be reserved at the front of the base 10, resulting in a large gap between the front of the base 10 and the plane, in order to ensure that the omnidirectional wheel 33 can be supported on the plane, in this embodiment, the other ends of the two swing arms extend downward at an angle to the omnidirectional wheel 33, which is supported on the plane.

[0040] In another embodiment, the swing arm can also be set horizontally, as long as the omnidirectional wheel 33 can be supported on a plane.

[0041] In this embodiment, preferably, the base 10 is inclined upwards gradually from back to front, and the swing arm 31 is installed on the front side of the base 10 to raise the horizontal height of the front side of the base 10, thereby reserving sufficient space for the base 10 and the swing arm 31 to move. In another embodiment, the base 10 is set horizontally, as long as sufficient space is reserved below the base 10 for its vertical movement.

[0042] In this embodiment, the handlebars 60 are distributed on the front side of the seat 50, and the seat 50 is mounted on the base 10 via the first connector 70. The seat 50 is mounted on the front side of the base 10 via the first connector 70, so that it is easier for the rider to adjust the center of gravity when riding the scooter.

[0043] The handlebar 60 is mounted on the base 10 via a second connector 80, extending the handlebar 60 to the front of the seat 50, making it convenient for the rider to grip the handlebars while sitting forward on the seat 50. Preferably, the second connector 80 is a U-shaped rod, with one end connected to the handlebar 60 and the other end connected to the upper surface of the base 10, so that pressing down on the handlebar 60 can synchronously drive the front of the base 10 to move downward, requiring less effort.

[0044] In this embodiment, the swing arm 31 includes a swing arm body 311, and a hinge seat 11 is provided on the base 10. One end of the swing arm body 311 is hinged to the hinge seat 11 through a hinge shaft 32. One end of the swing arm body 311 is provided with a spring piece 312 and a limiting piece 313 on opposite sides of the hinge shaft 32. The spring piece 312 and the limiting piece 313 abut against the hinge seat 11 respectively. The swing arm body 311 opens and closes against the elastic tension of the spring piece 312.

[0045] The spring piece 312 and the limiting piece 313 limit the swing arm body 311 to a forward-facing state. Preferably, since the limiting piece 313 is not elastic, after the two swing arms 31 rotate to the closed state, the limiting piece 313 can prevent the two swing arms 31 from continuing to close inward, thereby limiting the position of the two swing arms 31 in the closed state to a forward-facing state.

[0046] Of course, this utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make equivalent modifications or substitutions without departing from the spirit of this utility model. All such equivalent modifications and substitutions are included within the scope defined by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A scooter, characterized in that, include: A base (10) is provided with a roller (20) mounted on the rear side of its lower end, and the roller (20) is supported on a plane. A swing arm assembly (30) is provided on the front side of the base (10). The swing arm assembly (30) includes two swing arms (31) arranged symmetrically on the left and right. One end of each swing arm (31) is hinged to the base (10), and the hinge axis (32) of each swing arm (31) has an acute angle with the horizontal plane. Both angles are directed upward between the two swing arms (31). The other end of each swing arm (31) is equipped with a swivel wheel (33) supported on the plane. The seat (50) and handlebars (60) are positioned between two swing arms (31) and mounted on the base (10) via connectors. The handlebars (60) are located in front of the seat (50). The front side of the base (10) can move up and down under external force and open and close the two swing arms (31) to drive the base (10) forward or backward.

2. The scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The swing arm assembly (30) is connected to the base (10) via an elastic component (40) or the two swing arms (31) are connected via an elastic component (40).

3. The scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The other ends of the two swing arms (31) extend downward at an angle to the movable caster (33) which is supported on the plane.

4. The scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (10) is set to gradually tilt upwards from back to front.

5. The scooter according to claim 4, characterized in that, The seat (50) is mounted on the front side of the base (10) via a first connector (70).

6. The scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handlebar (60) is mounted on the base (10) via a second connector (80). The second connector (80) is a U-shaped rod, one end of which is connected to the handlebar (60) and the other end of which is connected to the upper surface of the base (10).

7. The scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The swing arm (31) includes a swing arm body (311), and a hinge seat (11) is provided on the base (10). One end of the swing arm body (311) is hinged to the hinge seat (11) through a hinge shaft (32). One end of the swing arm body (311) is provided with a spring piece (312) and a limiting piece (313) on opposite sides of the hinge shaft (32). The spring piece (312) and the limiting piece (313) abut against the hinge seat (11) respectively. The swing arm body (311) opens and closes against the elastic tension of the spring piece (312).

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