Folding electric scooter

Abstract

The utility model discloses a folding electric scooter which comprises a pedal assembly, a front wheel assembly horizontally and rotatably arranged on the front side of the pedal assembly, a tail portion vertically and rotatably arranged on the pedal assembly and a steering assembly, and the steering assembly vertically rotates and is detachably arranged on the front wheel assembly. A limiting structure used for limiting the rear wheel assembly after rotation is arranged at the position of the rear wheel assembly and the pedal assembly. During folding, the rear wheel assembly is firstly rotated upwards, then the front wheel assembly is rotated, and finally the folding steering assembly and the rear wheel assembly are staggered and located above the pedal assembly through the folding steering assembly. The folding structure of the steering assembly is arranged on the horizontal rotating part, and during folding, the steering assembly is rotated and then folded, so that the rear wheel assembly and the steering assembly can be folded to the position above the pedal assembly in a staggered mode, and the size after folding is reduced to the maximum extent; in addition, double locking is conducted on the steering assembly by arranging two sets of locking mechanisms, the two sets of locking mechanisms have the advantages of being convenient to disassemble and fold, in addition, an adjustable limiting screw is arranged to abut against the interior of the containing groove so that the buckling base can abut against the interior of the containing groove, shaking is avoided, and the stability after locking is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to scooters, and more particularly to folding electric scooters. Background Technology

[0002] Folding electric scooters have a wide range of uses, covering various scenarios such as daily commuting, leisure and entertainment, and campus travel. Because their size is significantly reduced when folded, they are not only easy to pack and transport when sold, but can also be easily stored in a car trunk for transport in daily life.

[0003] For example, the patent application number 201810281255.8 discloses a folding scooter, which uses a pin to lock the folded and unfolded parts. This type of electric scooter has two disadvantages: 1. Only the steering column is folded, which cannot maximize the reduction of volume; 2. The folding structure is relatively simple and cannot guarantee the stability of the unfolded position, especially the folded position of the column, because instability in this position will affect driving safety. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of existing technologies, such as the inability to fold to the maximum extent and the instability of the unfolded folding structure, this utility model provides a folding electric scooter.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0006] A folding electric scooter includes a pedal assembly, a front wheel assembly that is horizontally rotatable and located in front of the pedal assembly, a rear wheel assembly that is vertically rotatable and located at the rear of the pedal assembly, and a steering assembly. The steering assembly is vertically rotatable and detachably mounted on the front wheel assembly. The rear wheel assembly and the pedal assembly are provided with limiting structures for limiting the rotation of the rear wheel assembly. When folding, the rear wheel assembly is rotated upward first, then the front wheel assembly is rotated, and finally the steering assembly is folded so that the folding steering assembly and the rear wheel assembly are misaligned and located above the pedal assembly.

[0007] Preferably, the steering assembly and the front wheel assembly are vertically rotatably connected by a detachable hinge shaft that runs through both, and a locking structure is provided between the steering assembly and the front wheel assembly to lock them together.

[0008] Preferably, both the steering assembly and the front wheel assembly are provided with hinge shaft holes. The hinge shaft passes through the hinge shaft hole and extends out of the hinge shaft hole. One end of the hinge shaft is provided with a limiting head, and the other end of the hinge shaft is provided with a spring pin. After the spring pin extends, it and the limiting head limit both ends of the hinge shaft to prevent the hinge shaft from sliding along the hinge shaft hole and falling off. When disassembling, first unlock the locking structure, then press the spring pin and pull out the hinge shaft from the limiting head side.

[0009] Preferably, the locking structure includes a first locking structure, which includes a pin hole on the steering assembly, a sliding pin slidably disposed in the pin hole and subjected to elastic force by a spring, and a limiting hole on the front wheel assembly. When the steering assembly rotates to the point where the sliding pin and the limiting hole are aligned, the sliding pin extends into the limiting hole under the action of the spring force to lock the steering assembly.

[0010] Preferably, the pin hole has a through hole on its side and a limiting bolt is provided at the through hole. The sliding pin sidewall has a strip groove, and the end of the limiting bolt extends into the strip groove to limit the sliding stroke of the sliding pin. There may be one or two sliding pins. When there is one sliding pin, the pin hole is a blind hole and both the spring and the sliding pin are located in the blind hole. When there are two sliding pins, the spring is located between the two sliding pins, and a limiting bolt is provided at each of the two sliding pins.

[0011] Preferably, a pressing element is slidably provided at the limiting hole. When the pressing element is pressed inward, the inner end of the pressing element squeezes the sliding pin to unlock it.

[0012] Preferably, a bolt is provided on the side wall of the limiting hole, and a straight groove is provided on the side wall of the pressing part, with the end of the bolt extending into the straight groove to limit the sliding stroke of the pressing part.

[0013] Preferably, the locking structure includes a second locking structure, which includes a latching seat hinged to the front wheel assembly and a locking hook disposed on the steering assembly. The latching seat has a locking hook slidably disposed inside by a spring. When the locking hook on the latching seat is engaged with the latch, the spring applies a spring force to the locking hook so that the locking hook is always engaged with the latch.

[0014] Preferably, the side of the fastening seat is also provided with a sliding unlocking button supported by a spring. The unlocking button is connected to the lock hook inside. After the unlocking button is unlocked, the spring applies a restoring force to it.

[0015] Preferably, a limit shaft is rotatably provided on the steering assembly, and a torsion spring is provided between the limit shaft and the steering assembly to reset the limit shaft. A limit screw perpendicular to the limit shaft is provided on the limit shaft with an upper thread connection. A spherical receiving groove is provided on the fastening seat to accommodate the spherical head of the limit screw. After the fastening seat is fastened, the spherical head of the limit screw is located in the receiving groove and presses the fastening seat against it.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: This application sets the folding structure of the steering assembly on the horizontal rotating part. When folding, the steering assembly is rotated first and then folded, so that the rear wheel assembly and the steering assembly can be folded in a staggered manner above the pedal assembly, maximizing the reduction of the volume after folding. In addition, the steering assembly is double-locked by setting two sets of locking mechanisms, and the two sets of locking mechanisms have the advantages of easy disassembly and folding. Furthermore, by setting an adjustable limit screw against the receiving groove, the fastening seat is pressed tightly to avoid shaking, thereby improving the stability after locking. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. However, those skilled in the art will understand that these drawings are drawn only for the purpose of explaining the preferred embodiments and therefore should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, unless specifically indicated, the drawings are only schematic representations of the composition or structure of the described objects and may contain exaggerated depictions, and the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the present application (fully unfolded).

[0019] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present application (fully folded).

[0020] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the present application (with the steering assembly folded and disassembled).

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial exploded view of this application;

[0022] In the diagram: 10, pedal assembly; 20, front wheel assembly; 30, rear wheel assembly; 40, steering assembly; 500, hinge shaft hole; 501, hinge shaft; 502, spring pin; 600, pin hole; 601, sliding pin; 6011, strip groove; 602, limit bolt; 603, limit hole; 6031, bolt; 604, pressing element; 6041, straight groove; 605, locking hook; 606, fastening seat; 6061, receiving groove; 607, unlocking slide button; 609, limit shaft; 610, torsion spring; 611, limit screw; 612, lock. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that these descriptions are merely descriptive and exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] It should be noted that similar labels in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it may not be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0025] This embodiment mainly describes the title of the folding electric scooter, as follows:

[0026] Folding electric scooters, such as Figure 1-4As shown, the assembly includes a pedal assembly 10, a front wheel assembly 20 horizontally rotatably disposed on the front side of the pedal assembly 10, a steering assembly 40 vertically rotatably disposed on the rear of the pedal assembly 10, and a steering assembly 40. The steering assembly 40 is vertically rotatable and detachably disposed on the front wheel assembly 20. A limiting structure is provided at the rear wheel assembly 30 and the pedal assembly 10 to limit the rotation of the rear wheel assembly 30. When folding, the rear wheel assembly 30 is rotated upward first, then the front wheel assembly 20 is rotated, and finally the steering assembly 40 is folded so that the folded steering assembly 40 and the rear wheel assembly 30 are misaligned and located above the pedal assembly 10. The rear wheel assembly 30 is hinged to the rear side of the pedal assembly 10 via a hinge shaft 501, and the limiting structure consists of a limiting pin and limiting holes located on the pedal assembly 10 and the rear wheel assembly 30. The limiting pin passes through the limiting holes on the pedal assembly 10 and the rear wheel assembly 30 to lock the folded rear wheel assembly 30.

[0027] Preferably, the steering assembly 40 and the front wheel assembly 20 are vertically rotatably connected by a detachable hinge shaft 501 that passes through both, and a locking structure is provided between the steering assembly 40 and the front wheel assembly 20 to lock them together.

[0028] Preferably, both the steering assembly 40 and the front wheel assembly 20 are provided with hinge shaft holes 500. The hinge shaft 501 passes through the hinge shaft hole 500 and extends out of the hinge shaft hole 500. One end of the hinge shaft 501 is provided with a limiting head, and the other end of the hinge shaft 501 is provided with a spring pin 502. After the spring pin 502 extends out, it and the limiting head limit both ends of the hinge shaft 501 to prevent the hinge shaft 501 from sliding along the hinge shaft hole 500 and falling off. When disassembling, first unlock the locking structure, then press the spring pin 502 and pull out the hinge shaft 501 from the limiting head side.

[0029] Preferably, the locking structure includes a first locking structure, which includes a pin hole 600 disposed on the steering assembly 40, a sliding pin 601 slidably disposed in the pin hole 600 and subjected to elastic force by a spring, and a limiting hole 603 disposed on the front wheel assembly 20. When the steering assembly 40 rotates to the point where the sliding pin 601 and the limiting hole 603 are aligned, the sliding pin 601 extends into the limiting hole 603 under the action of the spring force to lock the steering assembly 40.

[0030] Preferably, the pin hole 600 has a through hole on its side and a limiting bolt 602 is provided at the through hole. The sliding pin 601 has a strip groove 6011 on its side wall. The end of the limiting bolt 602 extends into the strip groove 6011 to limit the sliding stroke of the sliding pin 601. There may be one or two sliding pins 601. When there is one sliding pin 601, the pin hole 600 is a blind hole and both the spring and the sliding pin 601 are located in the blind hole. When there are two sliding pins 601, the spring is located between the two sliding pins 601, and a limiting bolt 602 is provided at each of the two sliding pins 601.

[0031] Preferably, a pressing member 604 is slidably provided at the limiting hole 603. When the pressing member 604 is pressed inward, the inner end of the pressing member 604 squeezes the sliding pin 601 to unlock it.

[0032] Preferably, a bolt 6031 is provided on the side wall of the limiting hole 603, and a straight groove 6041 is provided on the side wall of the pressing member 604. The end of the bolt 6031 extends into the straight groove 6041 to limit the sliding stroke of the pressing member 604.

[0033] Preferably, the locking structure includes a second locking structure, which includes a latching seat 606 hinged to the front wheel assembly 20 and a locking hook 605 disposed on the steering assembly 40. The latching seat 606 has a locking hook 605 slidably disposed inside and supported by a spring. When the locking hook 605 on the latching seat 606 is locked onto the latch 612, the spring applies a spring force to the locking hook 605 so that the locking hook 605 is always locked onto the latch 612.

[0034] Preferably, the side of the fastening seat 606 is also provided with a spring-supported sliding unlocking button 607. The unlocking button 607 is internally connected to the locking hook 605. After the unlocking button 607 is unlocked, the spring applies a restoring force to it.

[0035] Preferably, a limiting shaft 609 is rotatably provided on the steering assembly 40, and a torsion spring 610 is provided between the limiting shaft 609 and the steering assembly 40 to reset the limiting shaft 609. A limiting screw 611 perpendicular to the limiting shaft 609 is provided on the limiting shaft 609 and threadedly connected to it. A spherical receiving groove 6061 is provided on the fastening seat 606 for accommodating the spherical head of the limiting screw 611. After the fastening seat 606 is fastened, the spherical head of the limiting screw 611 is located in the receiving groove 6061 and presses the fastening seat 606 against it.

[0036] In this embodiment, a mounting bracket is provided on the front side of the pedal assembly 20. The mounting bracket has a circular structure and the front wheel assembly 20 has a socket. The circular structure is inserted into the socket and a shaft is provided to rotatably connect the mounting bracket and the front wheel assembly 20.

[0037] The title provided above provides a detailed description of the present utility model. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present utility model. The description of the above embodiments is only for the purpose of helping to understand the present utility model and its core ideas. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made to the present utility model without departing from the principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A folding electric scooter, comprising a pedal assembly, a front wheel assembly horizontally rotatably disposed at the front of the pedal assembly, a rear end vertically rotatably disposed at the rear of the pedal assembly, and a steering assembly, characterized in that, The steering assembly rotates vertically and is detachably mounted on the front wheel assembly; the rear wheel assembly and pedal assembly are provided with a limiting structure to limit the rotation of the rear wheel assembly; when folding, first rotate the rear wheel assembly upward, then rotate the front wheel assembly, and finally fold the steering assembly so that the folded steering assembly and the rear wheel assembly are misaligned and located above the pedal assembly.

2. The folding electric scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The steering assembly and the front wheel assembly are vertically rotatably connected by a detachable hinge shaft that runs through both, and a locking structure is provided between the steering assembly and the front wheel assembly to lock them together.

3. The folding electric scooter according to claim 2, characterized in that, Both the steering assembly and the front wheel assembly are provided with hinge shaft holes. The hinge shaft passes through the hinge shaft hole and extends out of the hinge shaft hole. One end of the hinge shaft is provided with a limiting head, and the other end of the hinge shaft is provided with a spring pin. After the spring pin extends, it and the limiting head limit both ends of the hinge shaft to prevent the hinge shaft from sliding along the hinge shaft hole and falling off. When disassembling, first unlock the locking structure, then press the spring pin and pull out the hinge shaft from the limiting head side.

4. The folding electric scooter according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking structure includes a first locking structure, which includes a pin hole on the steering assembly, a sliding pin slidably disposed in the pin hole and subjected to elastic force by a spring, and a limiting hole on the front wheel assembly. When the steering assembly rotates to the point where the sliding pin and the limiting hole are aligned, the sliding pin extends into the limiting hole under the action of the spring force to lock the steering assembly.

5. The folding electric scooter according to claim 4, characterized in that, The pin hole has a through hole on its side and a limiting bolt at the through hole. The sliding pin has a strip groove on its side wall. The end of the limiting bolt extends into the strip groove to limit the sliding stroke of the sliding pin. There are one or two sliding pins. When there is one sliding pin, the pin hole is a blind hole and both the spring and the sliding pin are set in the blind hole. When there are two sliding pins, the spring is set between the two sliding pins and a limiting bolt is set at each of the two sliding pins.

6. The folding electric scooter according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, A pressing element is slidably provided at the limiting hole. When the pressing element is pressed inward, the inner end of the pressing element squeezes the sliding pin to unlock it.

7. The folding electric scooter according to claim 6, characterized in that, A bolt is provided on the side wall of the limiting hole, and a straight groove is provided on the side wall of the pressing part. The end of the bolt extends into the straight groove to limit the sliding stroke of the pressing part.

8. The folding electric scooter according to claim 2, characterized in that, The locking structure includes a second locking structure, which includes a latching seat hinged to the front wheel assembly and a locking hook disposed on the steering assembly. The latching seat has a locking hook slidably disposed inside by a spring. When the locking hook on the latching seat is engaged with the latch, the spring applies a spring force to the locking hook so that the locking hook is always engaged with the latch.

9. The folding electric scooter according to claim 8, characterized in that, The side of the fastening seat is also provided with a sliding unlocking button supported by a spring. The unlocking button is connected to the lock hook inside. After the unlocking button is unlocked, the spring applies a restoring force to it.

10. The folding electric scooter according to claim 9, characterized in that, The steering assembly is provided with a rotatable limit shaft. A torsion spring is provided between the limit shaft and the steering assembly to reset the limit shaft. The limit shaft is provided with a limit screw that is threaded on the upper part and perpendicular to the limit shaft. The fastening seat is provided with a spherical receiving groove for accommodating the spherical head of the limit screw. After the fastening seat is fastened, the spherical head of the limit screw is located in the receiving groove and presses the fastening seat against it.

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