Automatic downhill speed reducer for golf cart

By equipping golf carts with a deceleration device and using a speed sensor and controller to automatically adjust the contact between the friction wheel and the ground, the problem of instability when driving downhill is solved, and safer vehicle control is achieved.

CN224159383UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-24ANJI HIGH DEGREE MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ANJI HIGH DEGREE MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-19
Publication Date
2026-04-24

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Technical Problem

Existing golf carts lack automatic deceleration devices when going downhill, resulting in unstable driving and posing a safety hazard.

Method used

A speed reduction assembly was designed, comprising a telescopic cylinder, a fixed shaft, an arc rod, a universal bearing seat, a bracket, and a friction wheel. The friction wheel automatically adjusts its contact with the ground through a speed sensor and a controller to enhance friction and control vehicle speed.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability of golf carts on downhill sections, reduces the risk of rollover, and enhances overall safety.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic downhill speed reducer for a golf cart. The automatic downhill speed reducer comprises a cart body, the front end of the cart body is connected with a front wheel, the rear end of the cart body is provided with a driving shaft, driving wheels are installed at the two ends of the driving shaft, a stand column is vertically installed on the cart body, a connecting rod is fixed to the end of the stand column, and a handle is installed at the end of the connecting rod. The deceleration assembly is mounted in the middle of the vehicle body; the speed reduction assembly comprises a telescopic air cylinder, a fixed shaft, a movable sleeve, an arc-shaped rod, a universal bearing seat, a support, a first friction wheel and a second friction wheel. According to the automatic downhill speed reduction device for the golf cart, the speed reduction assembly is arranged, the speed reduction auxiliary supporting effect can be achieved quickly, the running stability of the golf cart on the downhill road section is improved, and therefore the use safety of the whole golf cart is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of deceleration devices, and in particular to an automatic downhill deceleration device for golf carts. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous progress of society, people's living standards have greatly improved. The pursuit of leisure activities has also increased, and golf, as an outdoor sport, has gained a large following. Golf carts are frequently used in golf. Currently, most golf carts on the market are electric tricycles, widely used as daily commuting tools. However, long-term use has revealed that while these carts are stable at low speeds on flat roads, they pose significant safety risks when traveling downhill. This is because the speed control is primarily manual, and unexpected collisions or rollovers can easily occur, creating safety hazards. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is: in order to solve the problems existing in the background art, an automatic downhill deceleration device for golf carts is provided. By configuring deceleration components, a deceleration assistance support effect can be quickly achieved, improving the stability of golf carts on downhill sections, thereby improving the overall safety of golf carts.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is: an automatic downhill deceleration device for golf carts, including a vehicle body, the front end of which is connected to a front wheel, the rear end of which is provided with a drive shaft, drive wheels installed at both ends of the drive shaft, a column vertically installed on the vehicle body, a connecting rod fixed at the end of the column, and a handle installed at the end of the connecting rod; a deceleration assembly is installed in the middle of the bottom surface of the vehicle body; the deceleration assembly includes a telescopic cylinder, a fixed shaft, a movable sleeve, an arc rod, a universal bearing seat, a bracket, a first friction wheel, and a second friction wheel; the upper end of the telescopic cylinder is installed in the vehicle body, the lower end of which is connected to the fixed shaft, the movable sleeve is sequentially sleeved on the fixed shaft, one side of the movable sleeve is connected to one end of the arc rod, the other end of the arc rod is connected to the universal bearing seat, the universal bearing seat is installed on the upper end of the bracket, and the first friction wheel and the second friction wheel are both installed on the bracket.

[0005] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, a speed sensor is installed on the drive shaft, the speed sensor is electrically connected to a controller, and the controller is installed on a handle; one end of the controller is electrically connected to a telescopic cylinder.

[0006] Furthermore, in the above technical solutions, all the arc-shaped rods can be rotatably connected via movable sleeves.

[0007] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, the first friction wheel and the second friction wheel are arranged diagonally along the axis of the fixed shaft.

[0008] To further specify, in the above technical solution, a first binding bracket is installed on the column.

[0009] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, a second tie-down bracket is installed on the vehicle body near the front wheel.

[0010] Furthermore, in the above technical solution, an auxiliary component is also provided at the center of the rear of the vehicle body on one side of the drive shaft; the auxiliary component includes an auxiliary rod and a guide wheel; one end of the auxiliary rod is hinged to the vehicle body, the other end of the auxiliary rod is connected to the auxiliary wheel, and the auxiliary wheel is located between the drive wheels.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the automatic downhill deceleration device for golf carts proposed in this utility model can quickly provide deceleration assistance by configuring deceleration components, thereby improving the stability of golf carts on downhill sections and thus improving the overall safety of golf carts. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the intermediate speed reduction assembly;

[0015] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the distribution of the first friction wheel, the fixed shaft, and the second friction wheel.

[0016] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows: 1. Vehicle body, 2. Front wheel, 3. Drive shaft, 4. Drive wheel, 5. Column, 6. Connecting rod, 7. Handle, 8. Telescopic cylinder, 9. Fixed shaft, 10. Movable sleeve, 11. Arc rod, 12. Universal bearing seat, 13. Bracket, 14. First friction wheel, 15. Second friction wheel, 16. Controller, 17. Auxiliary rod, 18. Auxiliary wheel, 19. First binding bracket, 20. Second binding bracket. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the technical problems solved, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0018] In this application, the telescopic cylinder 8, controller 16, and speed sensor are purchased directly from the market according to specific models and then matched and installed. A micro motor is installed inside the vehicle body 1, and the micro motor is controlled by the controller 16 to drive the drive shaft 3 to rotate, thereby driving the drive wheel 4 to rotate, thus moving the entire ball cart.

[0019] In this application, the speed of the golf cart is typically set to 10-15 km / h. The adjustment of the extension distance of the telescopic cylinder 8 in this application can adjust the friction between the first friction wheel 14 and the second friction wheel 15 and the ground, increasing friction through compressive stress. As the telescopic cylinder 8 extends downwards, the fixed shaft 9 also descends, causing the arc-shaped rod 11 to rotate on the fixed shaft 9 via the movable sleeve 10. This increases the distance between the first friction wheel 14 and the second friction wheel 15, simultaneously enhancing their compressive stress and friction with the ground.

[0020] See Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The diagram shows an automatic downhill deceleration device for a golf cart, comprising a cart body 1, a front wheel 2 connected to the front end of the cart body 1, a drive shaft 3 at the rear end of the cart body 1, drive wheels 4 mounted at both ends of the drive shaft 3, a vertical column 5 mounted on the cart body 1, a connecting rod 6 fixed to the end of the column 5, and a handle 7 mounted to the end of the connecting rod 6; a deceleration assembly is mounted in the middle of the bottom surface of the cart body 1; the deceleration assembly includes a telescopic cylinder 8, a fixed shaft 9, a movable sleeve 10, an arc rod 11, a universal bearing seat 12, a bracket 13, a first friction wheel 14, and a second friction wheel 15; the upper end of the telescopic cylinder 8 is installed inside the cart body 1, and the lower end of the telescopic cylinder 8 is connected to the fixed shaft 9, the movable sleeve 10 is sequentially fitted on the fixed shaft 9, one side of the movable sleeve 10 is connected to one end of the arc rod 11, the other end of the arc rod 11 is connected to the universal bearing seat 12, the universal bearing seat 12 is mounted on the upper end of the bracket 13, and the first friction wheel 14 and the second friction wheel 15 are both mounted on the bracket 13.

[0021] A speed sensor is installed on the drive shaft 3, and the speed sensor is electrically connected to the controller 16, which is mounted on the handle 7. One end of the controller 16 is electrically connected to the telescopic cylinder 8. The arc-shaped rods 11 can all be rotatably connected via the movable sleeve 10. The first friction wheel 14 and the second friction wheel 15 are arranged diagonally along the axis of the fixed shaft 9. A first binding bracket 19 is installed on the column 5. A second binding bracket 20 is installed on the vehicle body 1 near the front wheel 2. An auxiliary component is also provided at the rear of the vehicle body 1, located in the middle of one side of the drive shaft 3. The auxiliary component includes an auxiliary rod 17 and a guide wheel 18. One end of the auxiliary rod 17 is hinged to the vehicle body 1, and the other end of the auxiliary rod 17 is connected to the auxiliary wheel 18, which is located between the drive wheels 4.

[0022] The working principle of the automatic downhill deceleration device for this golf cart is as follows:

[0023] First, when the golf cart is traveling downhill, its overall speed increases due to its own weight and driving force. The speed sensor transmits the rotation speed signal of the drive shaft 3 to the controller 16 in a timely manner. The controller 16 compares the speed signal with the preset speed signal. If the speed exceeds the preset data signal, the controller 16 will control the deceleration assembly to operate. Specifically, it controls the extension cylinder 8 to extend, so that the fixed shaft 9 pushes downward, forcing the first friction wheel 14 and the second friction wheel 15 to roll downward into contact with the ground. This increases the overall friction and reduces the speed of the golf cart. At the same time, the diagonal arrangement of the first friction wheel 14 and the second friction wheel 15 in the deceleration assembly can provide good auxiliary support, prevent the golf cart from tipping over, and improve the overall driving stability.

[0024] Compared with traditional automatic downhill deceleration devices, this application has the following advantages: an auxiliary deceleration device is added to the original normal braking device of the golf cart, which plays an auxiliary control role in the process of going uphill and downhill. It does not keep the golf cart stationary on the slope, but maintains a certain speed and travels at a constant speed, so as to achieve the same driving as on a flat road, thereby improving the overall driving safety of the golf cart.

[0025] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic downhill deceleration device for golf carts, characterized in that: The system includes a vehicle body, with front wheels connected to the front end of the vehicle body, a drive shaft at the rear end of the vehicle body, drive wheels mounted at both ends of the drive shaft, a vertical column mounted on the vehicle body, a connecting rod fixed to the end of the column, and a handle mounted on the end of the connecting rod; a reduction assembly is mounted in the middle of the bottom surface of the vehicle body; the reduction assembly includes a telescopic cylinder, a fixed shaft, a movable sleeve, an arc-shaped rod, a universal bearing seat, a bracket, a first friction wheel, and a second friction wheel; the upper end of the telescopic cylinder is mounted inside the vehicle body, the lower end of the telescopic cylinder is connected to the fixed shaft, the movable sleeve is sequentially fitted onto the fixed shaft, one side of the movable sleeve is connected to one end of the arc-shaped rod, the other end of the arc-shaped rod is connected to the universal bearing seat, the universal bearing seat is mounted on the upper end of the bracket, and both the first and second friction wheels are mounted on the bracket.

2. The automatic downhill deceleration device for a golf cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: A speed sensor is installed on the drive shaft, and the speed sensor is electrically connected to a controller, which is installed on a handle; one end of the controller is electrically connected to a telescopic cylinder.

3. The automatic downhill deceleration device for a golf cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: All of the aforementioned arc-shaped rods can be rotatably connected via movable sleeves.

4. The automatic downhill deceleration device for a golf cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first friction wheel and the second friction wheel are arranged diagonally along the axis of the fixed shaft.

5. The automatic downhill deceleration device for a golf cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first binding bracket is installed on the column.

6. The automatic downhill deceleration device for a golf cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second tie-down bracket is installed on the vehicle body near the front wheel.

7. The automatic downhill deceleration device for a golf cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rear of the vehicle body is also equipped with an auxiliary component located in the middle of one side of the drive shaft; the auxiliary component includes an auxiliary rod and a guide wheel; one end of the auxiliary rod is hinged to the vehicle body, the other end of the auxiliary rod is connected to the auxiliary wheel, and the auxiliary wheel is located between the drive wheels.