Folding pedal of vehicle and two-wheeled electric vehicle
By designing electrically foldable vehicle pedals, the problem of two-wheeled electric vehicles lacking pedals and affecting aesthetics has been solved. The pedals can be automatically unfolded and folded, improving the product's intelligent performance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HEFEI SONGGUO ZHIZAO INTELLIGENT CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-22
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
Existing two-wheeled electric vehicles lack footrests for rear passengers, and the existing footrest structure affects the vehicle's aesthetic appearance.
Design a vehicle folding pedal, which uses a drive mechanism to make the pedal foldable, including a drive component, a worm gear, a first gear and a second gear. The pedal is automatically unfolded and folded by electric drive. The drive component is protected by a sensor switch and a protective shell, and the swing angle is limited by a limiter.
It features electrically foldable and concealed pedals that do not affect the vehicle's aesthetics while enhancing the product's intelligent features.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of vehicle accessories, and in particular to a folding pedal for a vehicle and a two-wheeled electric vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, most electric two-wheelers are not equipped with footrests for passengers on the back seat. Some vehicles are equipped with footrests, but they extend too far out, making them prone to bumps and affecting the vehicle's appearance. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a folding footrest for a vehicle and a two-wheeled electric vehicle, which can accommodate the feet of passengers and meet the daily needs of users without affecting the aesthetic appearance.
[0004] This application provides a vehicle folding pedal, including a mounting component, a pedal component, and a drive mechanism;
[0005] The mounting component is used for connection to the vehicle; one end of the foot pedal is hinged to the mounting component.
[0006] The foot pedal is provided with a receiving cavity for mounting the drive mechanism; the drive mechanism is used to drive the other end of the foot pedal to swing relative to the mounting member, so that the foot pedal moves closer to or away from the vehicle.
[0007] In the above technical solution, the driving mechanism further includes a driving component;
[0008] The drive assembly is installed within the receiving cavity; the drive assembly includes a drive device, a worm gear, a first gear, and a second gear; the axis of the first gear is the axis of swing of the foot pedal, and the first gear is fixed relative to the mounting member; the second gear is rotatable relative to the foot pedal.
[0009] The worm gear meshes with the second gear; the drive device is connected to the foot pedal and the worm gear to drive the worm gear to rotate around the axis, thereby driving the second gear to rotate; the first gear meshes with the second gear, and the rotating second gear can roll along the teeth of the first gear to drive the foot pedal to swing.
[0010] In the above technical solution, the drive component further includes a sensor switch, which is used to sense the swing angle of the foot pedal and is communicatively connected to the drive device to control the start and stop of the drive device.
[0011] In the above technical solution, the driving mechanism further includes a protective shell;
[0012] The protective shell is installed inside the receiving cavity; the driving device, the worm gear, the first gear and the second gear are all installed inside the protective shell, and the second gear is rotatable relative to the protective shell;
[0013] The protective shell has a through hole, through which the connecting wire of the drive device passes to connect to the vehicle.
[0014] In the above technical solution, the driving mechanism further includes a positioning frame; the positioning frame is connected to the foot pedal and fills the gap between the protective shell and the foot pedal.
[0015] In the above technical solution, the wire hole is further provided at the hinge of the mounting component and the foot pedal component, and the mounting component and the foot pedal component are respectively provided with wire windows, and the connecting wire of the drive device that passes through the protective shell passes through the wire window.
[0016] In the above technical solution, the foot pedal is further provided with a receiving groove to form the receiving cavity, and the opening of the receiving groove is located at the bottom of the foot pedal.
[0017] In the above technical solution, a limiting member is further provided between the mounting component and the foot pedal component; the limiting member is used to limit the angular range of the foot pedal component swinging relative to the mounting component.
[0018] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the top of the foot pedal is provided with an anti-slip structure.
[0019] This application also provides a two-wheeled electric vehicle, including the vehicle folding pedals described above.
[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows:
[0021] The folding pedals provided in this application are designed to be electrically foldable and concealed, which not only meets the user's daily use needs but also does not affect the aesthetics of the appearance, and improves the product's electrical and intelligent performance.
[0022] This application also provides a two-wheeled electric vehicle, including the folding pedals described in the above-mentioned solution. Based on the above analysis, it is clear that the two-wheeled electric vehicle also possesses the aforementioned beneficial effects, which will not be elaborated upon further here. Attached Figure Description
[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0024] Figure 1 A structural diagram of the vehicle folding pedals provided in this application in the folded state;
[0025] Figure 2 A structural schematic diagram of the vehicle's folding pedals in the unfolded state, as provided in this application;
[0026] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the folding pedals for the vehicle provided in this application;
[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the vehicle folding pedal provided in this application.
[0028] In the diagram: 101-Mounting component; 102-Foot pedal component; 103-Drive mechanism; 104-Mounting hole; 105-Receiving groove; 106-Reinforcing rib; 107-Protective shell; 108-Shaft of the first gear; 109-Connecting line of the drive device; 110-First shell; 111-Second shell; 112-Positioning frame; 113-Wire threading window; 114-First limiting post; 115-Second limiting post; 116-Anti-slip structure. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The technical solutions of this application will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this application. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0030] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0031] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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 between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0032] Example 1
[0033] See Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the vehicle folding pedal provided in this application includes a mounting member 101, a pedal member 102, and a drive mechanism 103. The mounting member 101 is provided with a mounting hole 104 for connection with the vehicle, thereby fixing the vehicle folding pedal in place. Optionally, the vehicle shell has a receiving hole, the mounting member 101 is embedded in the receiving hole, and the mounting member 101 is connected to the vehicle frame, so that the vehicle folding pedal does not protrude too much from the vehicle shell when folded, reducing the space occupied by the device, increasing the integration of the device with the vehicle, and thus improving the aesthetics.
[0034] One end of the foot pedal 102 is hinged to the mounting member 101; the drive mechanism 103 is used to drive the other end of the foot pedal 102 to swing relative to the mounting member 101, so that the foot pedal 102 moves closer to or away from the vehicle, thereby realizing the automatic folding and unfolding of the vehicle's folding pedals. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the bicycle folding pedals can be unfolded to accommodate the rider's feet when needed; when not needed, they can be folded up to reduce their presence, improve aesthetics, and prevent accidental bumps. The drive mechanism 103 provides driving force to the bicycle folding pedals, enhancing the device's convenience. Furthermore, the pedal assembly 102 has a receiving cavity for mounting the drive mechanism 103, ensuring the drive mechanism 103 is not exposed and further improving the device's aesthetics.
[0035] The folding pedals provided in this application are designed to be electrically foldable and concealed, which not only meets the user's daily use needs but also does not affect the aesthetics of the appearance, and improves the product's electrical and intelligent performance.
[0036] In the optional solutions of this embodiment, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the foot pedal 102 has a receiving groove 105 to form a receiving cavity, and the opening of the receiving groove 105 is located at the bottom of the foot pedal 102. The top of the foot pedal 102 can be used to place the user's foot, and the drive mechanism 103 can be inserted into the receiving groove 105 from the bottom of the foot pedal 102, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the drive mechanism 103.
[0037] Optionally, a plurality of reinforcing ribs 106 are provided in the receiving groove 105 to increase the strength of the foot pedal 102.
[0038] In an optional embodiment, the drive mechanism 103 includes a drive assembly; the drive assembly is installed in the receiving cavity; the drive assembly includes a drive device, a worm, a first gear, and a second gear; the axis of the first gear is the axis of swing of the foot pedal 102, and the first gear is fixed relative to the mounting member 101; the second gear can rotate relative to the foot pedal 102; the worm meshes with the second gear; the drive device is connected to the foot pedal 102, and the drive device is connected to the worm to drive the worm to rotate around the axis, thereby driving the second gear to rotate; the first gear meshes with the second gear, and the rotating second gear can roll along the teeth of the first gear to drive the foot pedal 102 to swing.
[0039] In this embodiment, the driving device is specifically a geared motor, which is connected to the end of the worm gear to drive the worm gear to rotate around its axis. The worm gear is made of metal to enhance its strength, and it meshes with a second gear to achieve an automatic locking function for the vehicle's folding pedals, keeping them in a set position and preventing them from being manually unfolded or folded. Optionally, the second gear includes a large gear and a small gear arranged coaxially. The worm gear meshes with the large gear, and the small gear meshes with the first gear. The first gear remains stationary, while the small gear rolls around the teeth of the first gear, thereby driving the large gear, worm gear, geared motor, and pedal component 102 to swing around the axis of the first gear. This reduces the rotational speed and increases the torque, thereby driving the vehicle's folding pedals to unfold or fold. Furthermore, the overall structure of the device is more compact, reducing the space occupied by the device.
[0040] In an optional embodiment, the drive mechanism 103 further includes a protective housing 107; the protective housing 107 is installed within the receiving cavity; the drive device, worm gear, first gear, and second gear are all installed within the protective housing 107, which can prevent foreign objects such as dust, mud, and gravel from entering the drive assembly and causing transmission failure during vehicle operation. The shaft 108 of the first gear passes through the protective housing 107 and the foot pedal 102 and is connected to the mounting member 101, so that the foot pedal 102 is hinged to the mounting member 101 through the shaft 108 of the first gear, and the second gear is rotatably installed within the protective housing 107.
[0041] In addition, the protective shell 107 has a wiring hole through which the connecting wire 109 of the drive unit passes to connect to the vehicle. A button can be installed on the vehicle to control the operation of the geared motor; by pressing the button, the user can unfold or fold the vehicle's folding pedals.
[0042] In an optional embodiment, the drive assembly further includes a sensor switch, which is used to sense the swing angle of the foot pedal 102 and is communicatively connected to the drive device to control the start and stop of the drive device.
[0043] In this embodiment, the inductive switch can detect the unfolding / folding of the vehicle's folding pedals. The drive mode and timing are determined by detecting the inductive switch signal. Specifically, a control module is installed on the vehicle to receive the signal output from the inductive switch. The opening and closing time of the vehicle's folding pedals can be controlled via a CAN protocol connection to the central control unit, reducing the risk of stalling. The control module is connected to the vehicle's wiring harness, defining CANH / CANL / 12V / GND respectively. Two additional wiring harnesses are led out and connected to the vehicle's folding pedal drive mechanism to control the folding pedals.
[0044] Specifically, the protective housing 107 includes a first housing 110 and a second housing 111; the first housing 110 and the second housing 111 are fastened together to enclose a cavity forming a drive assembly; the first housing 110 and the second housing 111 are detachably connected. Optionally, the first housing 110 and the second housing 111 are connected by bolts and / or snap-fits to facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the protective housing 107.
[0045] In an optional embodiment, the drive mechanism 103 further includes a positioning frame 112; the positioning frame 112 is connected to the foot pedal 102, and the positioning frame 112 fills the gap between the protective shell 107 and the foot pedal 102. Specifically... Figure 4 As shown, the positioning frame 112 is located at the opening of the receiving groove 105, and the positioning frame 112 is bolted to the foot pedal 102. The positioning frame 112 is fastened to the protective shell 107 and fills the gap between the protective shell 107 and the foot pedal 102, which can reliably fix the protective shell 107 and prevent the protective shell 107 from falling off due to vibration.
[0046] In this optional embodiment, the wire hole is adjacent to the hinge of the mounting member 101 and the foot pedal member 102. The mounting member 101 and the foot pedal member 102 are respectively provided with wire windows 113. The connecting line 109 of the drive device that passes through the protective shell 107 passes through the wire window 113. The length of the connecting line is to allow for the folding and unfolding of the vehicle's folding foot pedal. The wire structure (wire hole, wire window 113) is close to the hinge of the mounting member 101 and the foot pedal member 102, which can make the allowance smaller and avoid the connecting line being too long.
[0047] Example 2
[0048] The folding pedals in this second embodiment are an improvement on the above embodiments. The technical content disclosed in the above embodiments will not be described again, and the content disclosed in the above embodiments also belongs to the content disclosed in this second embodiment.
[0049] In an optional embodiment, a limiting member is provided between the mounting member 101 and the foot pedal member 102; the limiting member is used to limit the angular range of the foot pedal member 102 swinging relative to the mounting member 101.
[0050] In this embodiment, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the limiting component includes a first limiting post 114 and a second limiting post 115 disposed on the positioning frame 112. The first limiting post 114 is used to limit the position of the pedal 102 in the folded state of the vehicle's folded pedal, and the second limiting post 115 is used to limit the position of the pedal 102 in the unfolded state of the vehicle's folded pedal.
[0051] In an optional embodiment, the top of the foot pedal 102 is provided with an anti-slip structure 116. Figure 2 The anti-slip structure 116 shown is a plurality of striped protrusions spaced apart. The anti-slip structure 116 can also be configured as anti-slip protrusions of other shapes such as triangles and circles, depending on the requirements.
[0052] Example 3
[0053] Embodiment 3 of this application provides a two-wheeled electric vehicle, including the folding pedals of any of the above embodiments, and thus possesses all the beneficial technical effects of the folding pedals of any of the above embodiments, which will not be repeated here.
[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and not to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application. In addition, those skilled in the art can understand that although some embodiments herein include certain features included in other embodiments but not other features, combinations of features from different embodiments are meant to be within the scope of this application and form different embodiments.
Claims
1. A folding footrest for a vehicle, characterized in that, Includes mounting components, foot pedals, and drive mechanism; The mounting component is used for connection to the vehicle; one end of the foot pedal is hinged to the mounting component. The foot pedal is provided with a receiving cavity for mounting the drive mechanism; the drive mechanism is used to drive the other end of the foot pedal to swing relative to the mounting member, so that the foot pedal moves closer to or away from the vehicle.
2. The vehicle folding step of claim 1 wherein, The drive mechanism includes a drive component; The drive assembly is installed within the receiving cavity; the drive assembly includes a drive device, a worm gear, a first gear, and a second gear; the axis of the first gear is the axis of swing of the foot pedal, and the first gear is fixed relative to the mounting member; the second gear is rotatable relative to the foot pedal. The worm gear meshes with the second gear; the drive device is connected to the foot pedal and the worm gear to drive the worm gear to rotate around the axis, thereby driving the second gear to rotate; the first gear meshes with the second gear, and the rotating second gear can roll along the teeth of the first gear to drive the foot pedal to swing.
3. The folding running board of claim 2, wherein, The drive assembly also includes a sensor switch, which is used to sense the swing angle of the foot pedal and is communicatively connected to the drive device to control the start and stop of the drive device.
4. The folding running board of claim 2, wherein, The drive mechanism also includes a protective housing; The protective shell is installed inside the receiving cavity; the driving device, the worm gear, the first gear and the second gear are all installed inside the protective shell, and the second gear is rotatable relative to the protective shell; The protective shell has a through hole, through which the connecting wire of the drive device passes to connect to the vehicle.
5. The folding running board of claim 4, wherein, The drive mechanism further includes a positioning frame; the positioning frame is connected to the foot pedal and fills the gap between the protective shell and the foot pedal.
6. The folding running board of claim 4, wherein, The wire hole is adjacent to the hinge joint between the mounting component and the foot pedal component. The mounting component and the foot pedal component are respectively provided with wire windows. The connecting wire of the drive device that passes through the protective shell passes through the wire window.
7. The vehicle folding step of claim 1 wherein, The foot pedal has a receiving groove to form the receiving cavity, and the opening of the receiving groove is located at the bottom of the foot pedal.
8. The vehicle folding step of claim 1 wherein, A limiting member is provided between the mounting component and the foot pedal component; the limiting member is used to limit the angular range of the foot pedal component's swing relative to the mounting component.
9. The vehicle folding step of claim 1 wherein, The top of the foot pedal is provided with an anti-slip structure.
10. A two-wheeled electric vehicle characterized by comprising: Includes vehicle folding pedals as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.