Electric scooter with foldable seat cushion

By designing a foldable seat, the problem of traditional electric scooter seats not being foldable is solved, improving stability and portability, and adapting to the needs of users of different heights.

CN223821855UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23JINHUA FEIML INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520583758.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-30
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-30

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Technical Problem

Traditional electric scooters with seat cushions have non-foldable seat structures, making them inconvenient to carry and lacking in stability.

Method used

Design a foldable seat cushion device that enables the seat cushion to be folded and raised/lowered using a U-shaped seat cushion frame and locking components. Combined with the lifting function of the seat cushion components, it can meet the usage needs of people of different heights.

Benefits of technology

The seat cushion features convenient folding and height adjustment, enhancing stability and safety, and making it easy to carry and transport.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an electric scooter with a foldable seat cushion, and aims to provide an electric scooter with a foldable seat cushion, which has a foldable and liftable seat cushion device, is convenient to carry and store, can adjust the height according to the height requirement, and is firm, safe and reliable to mount. The novel vertical rod beam structure of the electric scooter comprises a frame, a pedal and a handrail, a front pulley and a rear pulley are arranged on the frame, a storage battery is arranged in the pedal, a seat cushion device is arranged at the end, close to the rear pulley, of the pedal, and the handle is arranged on the upper portion of the frame. The seat cushion device comprises a mounting seat fixed to the pedal, a U-shaped seat cushion frame hinged to the mounting seat, a locking assembly arranged on the U-shaped seat cushion frame and a seat cushion assembly arranged on the U-shaped seat cushion frame in a liftable and matched mode, during use, the U-shaped seat cushion frame and the pedal are vertically arranged through locking of the locking assembly, and during carrying, the U-shaped seat cushion frame and the pedal are vertically arranged. The U-shaped seat cushion frame can be folded towards one end of the front pulley by unlocking the locking assembly.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to electric scooter technical field, concretely is a seat cushion folding electric scooter. BACKGROUND

[0002] Electric scooters have become an excellent traffic tool for the last kilometer of travel and have a growing trend because of their convenience, small footprint, and green energy saving.

[0003] The existing electric scooters can be roughly divided into three categories. The first category is pure standing posture riding, and the user's feet are staggered on the pedals of the scooter. The second category is pure sitting posture riding, and the scooter's pedals are provided with a seat tube and a seat cushion. The height difference between the upper surface of the seat cushion and the upper surface of the pedal is more than 400mm, otherwise it is not convenient to hold the handlebar. The third category is a scooter that combines standing and sitting postures.

[0004] Most traditional electric scooters with seat cushions use a single stand pipe to support the seat cushion structure. Most seat cushions can only be lifted in the vertical direction and cannot be folded, which is not convenient for carrying and storing. The stability is also slightly inferior, so further optimization and improvement are needed. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] The utility model aims at solving the shortcomings in the prior art and provides a seat cushion folding electric scooter with a seat cushion device that can be folded and lifted, is convenient to carry and store, can be adjusted in height according to the user's height, and is firmly, safely and reliably installed.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical scheme:

[0007] A seat cushion folding electric scooter includes a frame, a pedal and a handrail. The frame is provided with a front pulley and a rear pulley. The pedal is provided with a seat cushion device near the end of the rear pulley. The seat cushion device includes a mounting seat fixed on the pedal, a U-shaped seat cushion frame hinged to the mounting seat, a locking assembly provided on the U-shaped seat cushion frame, and a seat cushion assembly that can be lifted and fitted on the U-shaped seat cushion frame. When in use, the U-shaped seat cushion frame is vertically arranged between the pedal by locking the locking assembly. When carrying, the U-shaped seat cushion frame is folded towards the end of the front pulley by unlocking the locking assembly.

[0008] Preferably, the locking assembly includes a connecting shaft fitted on the mounting seat, a locking wrench fixed on the connecting shaft, a clamping piece fixed on the bottom of the U-shaped seat cushion frame, and a locking block provided on the locking wrench and abutting against the clamping piece. When in use, the locking block is locked on the clamping piece by pressing the locking wrench to achieve fixation. When carrying, the locking block is separated from the clamping piece by pulling the locking wrench to achieve folding.

[0009] Preferably, the snap-fit ​​component is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the locking wrench is provided with a snap-fit ​​shaft that is adapted to the snap-fit ​​groove. One end of the snap-fit ​​shaft is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft, and the other end is fixedly connected to the locking block.

[0010] Preferably, the mounting base is provided with a hinge hole, and the U-shaped seat pad is provided with a hinge shaft that mates with the hinge hole on the side opposite to the front pulley.

[0011] Preferably, the top of the U-shaped seat cushion frame is provided with a connecting sleeve for installing the seat cushion assembly.

[0012] Preferably, the seat cushion assembly includes a tension sleeve fitted on the connecting sleeve, a lifting buckle provided on the connecting sleeve, a seat cushion rod fitted inside the tension sleeve, and a seat cushion fitted on the seat cushion rod. Opening the lifting buckle can reduce the friction between the tension sleeve and the connecting sleeve and raise or lower the position of the seat cushion rod.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. This practical electric scooter with a folding seat features a U-shaped seat frame design, which enhances the user's stability and safety.

[0015] 2. This practical electric scooter with a folding seat can be used to adjust the folding setting between the U-shaped seat frame and the pedal by locking or releasing the locking component. Folding is simple and efficient, making it convenient to move the electric scooter.

[0016] 3. This practical electric scooter with a folding seat features a height-adjustable seat assembly and a height-adjustable seat rod, making it easy to carry and store. The height can be adjusted to suit different heights, making it widely applicable. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electric scooter with a folding seat according to the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an electric scooter with a folding seat according to the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the folded state of the seat cushion device of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the seat cushion device of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the seat device of an electric scooter with a folding seat according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0022] 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.

[0023] Please see Figures 1-5 An electric scooter with a folding seat includes a frame 1, a footboard 2, and a handlebar 3. The frame 1 is equipped with a front pulley 4 and a rear pulley 5. A battery 6 is installed inside the footboard 2. A seat device 7 is installed on the footboard 2 near the rear pulley 5. The seat device 7 includes a mounting base 71 fixed on the footboard 2, a U-shaped seat frame 72 hinged to the mounting base 71, a locking component 73 installed on the U-shaped seat frame 72, and a height-adjustable seat component 74 that cooperates with the U-shaped seat frame 72. In use, the locking component 73 is used to lock the U-shaped seat frame 72 so that it is vertically positioned with the footboard 2. When transporting, the locking component 73 is released so that the U-shaped seat frame 72 folds towards the front pulley 4. The design of the U-shaped seat frame 72 is more robust and improves the user's stability and safety. The folding position between the U-shaped seat frame 72 and the footboard 2 can be adjusted by locking or releasing the locking component 73. Folding is simple and efficient, making it convenient to transport the electric scooter.

[0024] The locking assembly 73 includes a connecting shaft 731 that fits on the mounting base 71, a locking wrench 732 fixed on the connecting shaft 731, a snap-fit ​​member 733 fixed on the bottom of the U-shaped seat pad 72, and a locking block 734 disposed on the locking wrench 732 and abutting against the snap-fit ​​member 733. In use, pressing down the locking wrench 732 can lock the locking block 734 onto the snap-fit ​​member 733 to achieve fixation. During transportation, pulling up the locking wrench 732 can disengage the locking block 734 from the snap-fit ​​member 733 to achieve folding. The locking assembly 73 has quick, efficient and stable locking limit.

[0025] The snap-fit ​​component 733 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove 7331, and the locking wrench 732 is provided with a snap-fit ​​shaft 7321 that is adapted to the snap-fit ​​groove 7331. One end of the snap-fit ​​shaft 7321 is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft 731, and the other end is fixedly connected to the locking block 734. The cooperation between the snap-fit ​​groove 7331 and the snap-fit ​​shaft 7321 ensures the locking effect of the locking component 73.

[0026] The mounting base 71 is provided with a hinge hole 711, and the U-shaped seat pad 72 is provided with a hinge shaft 721 that mates with the hinge hole 711 on the side opposite to the front pulley 4.

[0027] The top of the U-shaped seat cushion frame 72 is provided with a connecting sleeve 722 for mounting the seat cushion assembly 74.

[0028] The seat cushion assembly 74 includes a tension sleeve 741 fitted on the connecting sleeve 722, a lifting buckle 742 provided on the connecting sleeve 722, a seat cushion rod 743 fitted in the tension sleeve 741, and a seat cushion 744 fitted on the seat cushion rod 743. Opening the lifting buckle 742 can reduce the friction between the tension sleeve 741 and the connecting sleeve 722 and raise or lower the position of the seat cushion rod 743.

[0029] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An electric scooter with a folding seat, comprising a frame, a footboard, and a handlebar, wherein the frame is provided with a front wheel and a rear wheel, and the footboard is provided with a battery, characterized in that: A seat cushion device is provided at the end of the pedal near the rear pulley. The seat cushion device includes a mounting base fixed on the pedal, a U-shaped seat cushion frame hinged to the mounting base, a locking component set on the U-shaped seat cushion frame, and a height-adjustable seat cushion component that fits on the U-shaped seat cushion frame. In use, the locking component is used to lock the U-shaped seat cushion frame so that it is vertically positioned between the U-shaped seat cushion frame and the pedal. When transporting, the locking component is released so that the U-shaped seat cushion frame can be folded toward the end of the front pulley.

2. The electric scooter with a folding seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a connecting shaft mating on the mounting base, a locking wrench fixed on the connecting shaft, a snap-fit ​​component fixed to the bottom of the U-shaped seat pad, and a locking block disposed on the locking wrench and abutting against the snap-fit ​​component. In use, pressing down the locking wrench can lock the locking block onto the snap-fit ​​component for fixation. During transportation, pulling up the locking wrench can disengage the locking block from the snap-fit ​​component for folding.

3. The electric scooter with a folding seat according to claim 2, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​component is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove, and the locking wrench is provided with a snap-fit ​​shaft that is adapted to the snap-fit ​​groove. One end of the snap-fit ​​shaft is fixedly connected to the connecting shaft, and the other end is fixedly connected to the locking block.

4. The electric scooter with a folding seat according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting base is provided with a hinge hole, and the U-shaped seat pad is provided with a hinge shaft that mates with the hinge hole on the side opposite to the front pulley.

5. An electric scooter with a folding seat according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, characterized in that: The top of the U-shaped seat cushion frame is provided with a connecting sleeve for installing the seat cushion assembly.

6. The electric scooter with a folding seat according to claim 5, characterized in that: The seat cushion assembly includes a tension sleeve fitted on the connecting sleeve, a lifting buckle set on the connecting sleeve, a seat cushion rod fitted inside the tension sleeve, and a seat cushion fitted on the seat cushion rod. Opening the lifting buckle can reduce the friction between the tension sleeve and the connecting sleeve and raise or lower the position of the seat cushion rod.