Foot rest and electric vehicle
By replacing screw connections with a snap-fit structure between cover plates in the electric vehicle footrest, the problem of high footrest cost is solved, connection strength and assembly are improved, and material and manufacturing costs are reduced.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 台州爱玛机车制造有限公司
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
The existing threaded connectors for footrests in electric vehicles are expensive, making it difficult to reduce costs while ensuring quality.
The design adopts a first and second cover plate that are connected by a first and a second fastening structure, replacing the traditional screw connection. Multiple first and second fastening structures are provided, and they correspond one-to-one. The buckle and the hole cooperate to achieve fixation.
While ensuring connection strength, it saves on the cost of threaded connectors, simplifies the assembly process, reduces assembly steps, and achieves cost reduction in materials and manufacturing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicle parts technology, and in particular to a footrest and an electric vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] Electric vehicles are an important means of transportation that are convenient and environmentally friendly, making them popular. Especially in large cities where road congestion is a serious problem, these lightweight and flexible modes of transportation are the first choice for people to travel. Electric vehicles are smaller, easier to learn and operate than traditional fuel vehicles, and are quieter and safer to drive. They are also less strenuous than bicycles, giving them a significant advantage for short-distance travel. As a result, more and more people are choosing to use electric vehicles for transportation.
[0003] Electric bikes often have footrests under the front and rear seats. In addition, to improve the performance and convenience of electric bikes, some bikes are equipped with racks that also provide footrests for riders. All of these footrests provide extra foot support for riders and improve riding comfort.
[0004] In existing technologies, the various components of a foot support are often fixed together by threaded connectors such as screws. However, in the context of "cost reduction and efficiency improvement" in the industry, how to save the cost of threaded connectors on the foot support while ensuring its quality is an urgent problem to be solved.
[0005] Therefore, this application provides a new footrest and electric vehicle to address the above-mentioned problems. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foot support that saves at least the cost of threaded connectors on the foot support.
[0007] The purpose of this utility model is also to provide an electric vehicle that further reduces the cost of the threaded connector on the footrest.
[0008] Based on the aforementioned first objective, the present invention provides a foot rest, which includes a first cover plate, a second cover plate, and a partition plate disposed between the first cover plate and the second cover plate;
[0009] The first cover plate is provided with a first fastening structure, and the second cover plate is provided with a second fastening structure. After the partition plate is disposed between the first cover plate and the second cover plate, the first fastening structure and the second fastening structure can be fastened together.
[0010] The first fastening structure is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple first fastening structures are spaced apart on the first cover plate. The second fastening structure is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple second fastening structures correspond one-to-one with the multiple first fastening structures.
[0011] Furthermore, multiple first fastening structures are arranged in a multi-row, multi-column array on the first cover plate.
[0012] Furthermore, the first fastening structure is a buckle, and the second fastening structure is a locking hole, wherein the buckle can be fastened into the locking hole.
[0013] Furthermore, on the second cover plate, the edge of the card hole is bent to form a first card edge, a channel is formed in the first card edge, and the edge of the first card edge is bent towards the center of the card hole to form a second card edge;
[0014] The outer peripheral wall of the buckle is provided with a slot, and the end of the buckle can pass through the second locking edge and enter the channel so that the second locking edge is engaged in the slot.
[0015] Furthermore, the first cover plate is also provided with a limiting structure, and the partition plate is provided with a through hole corresponding to the first fastening structure and a limiting hole corresponding to the limiting structure;
[0016] When the partition is disposed between the first cover plate and the second cover plate, the limiting structure is engaged in the limiting hole, and the first fastening structure can pass through the through hole and fasten to the second fastening structure.
[0017] Furthermore, the limiting structure includes one or more limiting parts. When multiple limiting parts are provided, the multiple limiting parts together form a limiting profile, and the limiting hole matches the limiting profile.
[0018] Furthermore, the edge of the first cover plate is bent to form a first folded edge, and the first folded edge and the first cover plate together form a groove, and the first fastening structure is located in the groove;
[0019] Both the partition plate and the second cover plate are disposed within the groove.
[0020] Furthermore, the edge of the partition is bent to form a second folded edge. After the partition is placed in the groove, the second folded edge is engaged with the side of the first folded edge near the groove.
[0021] Furthermore, the edge of the second cover plate is bent to form a third folded edge. After the second cover plate is placed in the groove, the third folded edge is engaged with the side of the first folded edge near the groove.
[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the foot rest of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0023] When assembling the foot, first place the partition between the first cover plate and the second cover plate, and then fasten the first fastening structure and the second fastening structure together to fix the partition between the first cover plate and the second cover plate, thus completing the assembly of the foot.
[0024] In this embodiment, the foot is connected to the first cover plate by a first snap-fit structure and a second snap-fit structure, replacing the connection method in the prior art that uses screws or other threaded fasteners. Furthermore, multiple first snap-fit structures are provided, spaced apart on the first cover plate, and multiple second snap-fit structures are provided, each corresponding to one of the first snap-fit structures, thus ensuring the connection strength between the first and second cover plates. Therefore, the foot in this embodiment, firstly, saves the cost of threaded fasteners on the foot while ensuring the connection quality, achieving material cost reduction; secondly, assembling the foot only requires snapping the first and second cover plates together, making the operation simple and convenient, eliminating the need for additional tightening of threaded fasteners, reducing an assembly process, and achieving manufacturing cost reduction.
[0025] Based on the second objective mentioned above, this utility model provides an electric vehicle that includes the aforementioned footrest.
[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, the electric vehicle of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0027] By incorporating the aforementioned footrests into the electric vehicle, the vehicle gains all the advantages of those footrests, which will not be elaborated upon here. Attached Figure Description
[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0029] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the foot provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0030] Figure 2 One of the cross-sectional views of the foot provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 3 A second cross-sectional view of the foot provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0032] Figure 4A partial structural diagram of the footrest provided in an embodiment of this utility model (second cover plate not implemented);
[0033] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the first cover plate of the footrest provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0034] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the footrest partition provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0035] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second cover plate of the footrest provided in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0036] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The cross-sectional view of the second cover plate shown.
[0037] Figure label:
[0038] 1-First cover plate; 11-First fastening structure; 12-Slot; 13-Limiting structure; 14-First folded edge;
[0039] 2-Partition plate; 21-Through hole; 22-Limiting hole; 23-Second folded edge;
[0040] 3-Second cover plate; 31-First retaining edge; 32-Second retaining edge; 33-Third folded edge. Detailed Implementation
[0041] The technical solution of this utility model 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 utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0043] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" 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 based on the specific circumstances.
[0044] Example 1
[0045] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 This embodiment provides a foot rest, which includes a first cover plate 1, a second cover plate 3, and a partition plate 2 disposed between the first cover plate 1 and the second cover plate 3. The first cover plate 1 is provided with a first fastening structure 11, and the second cover plate 3 is provided with a second fastening structure. After the partition plate 2 is disposed between the first cover plate 1 and the second cover plate 3, the first fastening structure 11 and the second fastening structure can be fastened together.
[0046] It should be noted that the footrest in this embodiment can be used for footrests under the front and rear seats of an electric vehicle, as well as for footrests on the electric vehicle rack. Both are applicable. The surface of the first cover plate 1 away from the second cover plate 3 can serve as the upper surface of the footrest to provide foot support for the rider, or the surface of the second cover plate 3 away from the first cover plate 1 can serve as the upper surface of the footrest to provide foot support for the rider.
[0047] When assembling the foot, first place the partition 2 between the first cover plate 1 and the second cover plate 3, and then fasten the first fastening structure 11 and the second fastening structure together to fix the partition 2 between the first cover plate 1 and the second cover plate 3, thus completing the assembly of the foot.
[0048] In this embodiment, the foot is connected to the first fastening structure 11 and the second fastening structure, which realizes the fastening connection between the first cover plate 1 and the second cover plate 3. This replaces the connection method of fixing them together with screws or other threaded connectors in the prior art. Firstly, it can save the cost of threaded connectors on the foot while ensuring the connection quality of the foot, thus reducing material costs. Secondly, when assembling the foot, it is only necessary to fasten the first cover plate 1 and the second cover plate 3 together. The operation is simple and convenient, without the need for additional assembly steps of tightening threaded connectors, reducing an assembly process and achieving manufacturing cost reduction.
[0049] Preferably, please refer to Figure 4 Multiple first fastening structures 11 are provided, and the multiple first fastening structures 11 are arranged in a multi-row and multi-column array on the first cover plate 1; multiple second fastening structures are provided, and the multiple second fastening structures correspond one-to-one with the multiple first fastening structures 11.
[0050] For example, the first fastening structure 11 on the first cover plate 1 may be provided in two, three, four, or five ways. This arrangement improves the connection strength between the first cover plate 1 and the second cover plate 3, and ensures the stability of the footrest for supporting the driver's feet.
[0051] Preferably, in this embodiment, the first fastening structure 11 is a buckle, and the second fastening structure is a snap hole, wherein the buckle can be fastened into the snap hole.
[0052] Preferably, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 and combined Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, on the second cover plate 3, the edge of the card hole is bent to form a first card edge 31, and a channel is formed inside the first card edge 31. The edge of the first card edge 31 is bent towards the center of the card hole to form a second card edge 32. The outer peripheral wall of the buckle is provided with a card groove 12. The end of the buckle can pass through the second card edge 32 and enter the channel, so that the second card edge 32 is engaged in the card groove 12, thereby realizing the fastening and locking of the first cover plate 1 and the second cover plate 3.
[0053] With this design, after the buckle is engaged with the buckle hole, the part of the buckle protruding from the second buckle edge 32 is located inside the channel, preventing the buckle from being exposed and affecting the service life of the footrest, and improving the comfort of using the footrest.
[0054] Preferably, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 and combined Figure 6 In this embodiment, the first cover plate 1 is also provided with a limiting structure 13, and the partition plate 2 is provided with a through hole 21 corresponding to the first fastening structure 11 and a limiting hole 22 corresponding to the limiting structure 13. When the partition plate 2 is disposed between the first cover plate 1 and the second cover plate 3, the limiting structure 13 is engaged in the limiting hole 22, and the first fastening structure 11 can pass through the through hole 21 and be fastened to the second fastening structure.
[0055] The through hole 21 is provided to facilitate the smooth connection between the first fastening structure 11 and the second fastening structure. The limiting structure 13 and the limiting hole 22 are provided to fix the relative position between the first cover plate 1 and the partition plate 2, thus ensuring the stability of the foot support structure.
[0056] Preferably, please refer to Figure 5 In this embodiment, the limiting structure 13 includes one or more limiting parts. When multiple limiting parts are provided, the multiple limiting parts together form a limiting profile, and the limiting hole 22 matches the limiting profile.
[0057] Optionally, the shape of the limiting profile can be a rectangle, square, circle, or other shapes.
[0058] Preferably, please refer to Figure 5 and combined Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the edge of the first cover plate 1 is bent to form a first folded edge 14, and the first folded edge 14 and the first cover plate 1 together form a groove, and the first fastening structure 11 is located in the groove; wherein, the partition plate 2 and the second cover plate 3 are both disposed in the groove.
[0059] This design improves the sealing of the footrest structure, and the side of the first cover plate 1 away from the first folded edge 14 can preferably be used as the upper surface of the footrest to provide foot support for the rider.
[0060] Preferably, please refer to Figure 6 and combined Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the edge of the partition 2 is bent to form a second folded edge 23. After the partition 2 is placed in the groove, the second folded edge 23 is engaged with the side of the first folded edge 14 near the groove. The second folded edge 23 further limits the position of the partition 2 and the first cover plate 1.
[0061] Preferably, please refer to Figure 8 and combined Figure 2 and Figure 3 In this embodiment, the edge of the second cover plate 3 is bent to form a third folded edge 33. After the second cover plate 3 is placed in the groove, the third folded edge 33 is engaged with the side of the first folded edge 14 near the groove. The third folded edge 33 is provided to limit the second cover plate 3 and the first cover plate 1, ensuring the firmness of the foot support structure.
[0062] Example 2
[0063] Embodiment 2 provides an electric vehicle, which includes the footrest of Embodiment 1. The technical features of the footrest disclosed in Embodiment 1 are also applicable to this embodiment, and the technical features of the footrest disclosed in Embodiment 1 will not be described again.
[0064] The electric vehicle provided in this embodiment includes the aforementioned footrest, which can be used as a footrest under the front and rear seats of the electric vehicle, or as a footrest on the electric vehicle rack.
[0065] In this embodiment of the electric vehicle, the footrest is connected to the first fastening structure 11 and the second fastening structure, thereby achieving the fastening connection between the first cover plate 1 and the second cover plate 3. This replaces the connection method in the prior art that uses screws or other threaded connectors to fix the feet together. Firstly, it can save the cost of the threaded connectors on the footrest while ensuring the connection quality of the footrest, thus reducing material costs. Secondly, when assembling the footrest, it is only necessary to fasten the first cover plate 1 and the second cover plate 3 together, which is simple and convenient to operate. There is no need for an additional assembly step of tightening the threaded connectors, reducing an assembly process and achieving manufacturing cost reduction.
[0066] The electric vehicle of this embodiment has the advantage of providing footrests as described in Embodiment 1, which has been explained in detail in Embodiment 1 and will not be repeated here.
[0067] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model 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. Such 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 utility model.
Claims
1. A footrest, characterized in that, It includes a first cover plate (1), a second cover plate (3), and a partition plate (2) disposed between the first cover plate (1) and the second cover plate (3); The first cover plate (1) is provided with a first fastening structure (11), and the second cover plate (3) is provided with a second fastening structure. After the partition plate (2) is placed between the first cover plate (1) and the second cover plate (3), the first fastening structure (11) and the second fastening structure can be fastened together. Among them, there are multiple first fastening structures (11), and multiple first fastening structures (11) are spaced apart on the first cover plate (1). There are multiple second fastening structures, and multiple second fastening structures correspond one-to-one with multiple first fastening structures (11).
2. The footrest according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple first fastening structures (11) are arranged in a multi-row, multi-column array on the first cover plate (1).
3. The footrest according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first fastening structure (11) is a buckle, and the second fastening structure is a snap hole, wherein the buckle can be fastened into the snap hole.
4. The footrest according to claim 3, characterized in that, On the second cover plate (3), the edge of the card hole is bent to form a first card edge (31), a channel is formed in the first card edge (31), and the edge of the first card edge (31) is bent towards the center of the card hole to form a second card edge (32). The outer peripheral wall of the buckle is provided with a slot (12), and the end of the buckle can pass through the second locking edge (32) and enter the channel so that the second locking edge (32) is locked in the slot (12).
5. The footrest according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first cover plate (1) is also provided with a limiting structure (13), and the partition plate (2) is provided with a through hole (21) corresponding to the first fastening structure (11) and a limiting hole (22) corresponding to the limiting structure (13). When the partition (2) is disposed between the first cover plate (1) and the second cover plate (3), the limiting structure (13) is engaged in the limiting hole (22), and the first fastening structure (11) can pass through the through hole (21) and fasten to the second fastening structure.
6. The footrest according to claim 5, characterized in that, The limiting structure (13) includes one or more limiting parts. When multiple limiting parts are provided, the multiple limiting parts together form a limiting profile, and the limiting hole (22) matches the limiting profile.
7. The footrest according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The edge of the first cover plate (1) is bent to form a first folded edge (14), and the first folded edge (14) and the first cover plate (1) together form a groove, and the first fastening structure (11) is located in the groove; The partition (2) and the second cover plate (3) are both disposed in the groove.
8. The footrest according to claim 7, characterized in that, The edge of the partition (2) is bent to form a second fold (23). After the partition (2) is placed in the groove, the second fold (23) is engaged with the side of the first fold (14) near the groove.
9. The footrest according to claim 7, characterized in that, The edge of the second cover plate (3) is bent to form a third fold (33). After the second cover plate (3) is placed in the groove, the third fold (33) is engaged with the side of the first fold (14) near the groove.
10. An electric vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the footrest as described in any one of claims 1-9.