Subdivided footboard for MPV
By using a segmented design and high-strength materials for MPV pedals, the problems of wear and inconvenience in traditional designs have been solved, achieving flexible installation and lightweight design, thus improving passenger experience and vehicle economy.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- FUGU TIMES (NANJING) AUTOMOBILE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Traditional MPV foot pedal designs struggle to meet the needs of passengers in different door positions, leading to localized wear and tear and inconvenient maintenance. Furthermore, the integrated structure is cumbersome to install, resulting in high time and cost.
It adopts a segmented design, including a bracket, a foot pedal mounting base, and a foot pedal. Using threaded holes, pin connections, and snap-fit devices, each segment can be installed, disassembled, and replaced independently. It is made of PVC plastic and aluminum alloy materials to ensure structural stability and lightweight.
It improves user comfort and flexibility, extends service life, reduces maintenance costs, enhances safety and economy, and adapts to the needs of different passengers.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of automotive pedals, and more particularly to a segmented pedal for MPV vehicles. Background Technology
[0002] MPVs (Multi-Purpose Vehicles) are favored by many families and business users due to their excellent passenger and cargo carrying capacity. Six-door MPVs offer unique advantages in terms of ease of entry and exit; however, their foot pedal design presents several problems. Traditional MPV foot pedals are mostly of a one-piece structure, primarily made of metal or ordinary plastic. In practical use, one-piece foot pedals cannot accommodate the needs of passengers at different door positions. Because six-door MPVs are relatively long, the stepping positions and pressures of passengers at different doors vary, making one-piece foot pedals prone to localized excessive wear, thus affecting their overall lifespan.
[0003] Furthermore, traditional foot pedals are inconvenient to clean and maintain. Metal foot pedals are prone to rust, and their textured surfaces easily trap dirt and grime after prolonged use, making them difficult to clean. Ordinary plastic foot pedals have low strength and are prone to deformation and cracking under frequent use, reducing safety. Additionally, installing or replacing integrated foot pedals requires disassembling the entire pedal, a cumbersome process that is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of this, this application proposes a segmented foot pedal for MPV vehicles, characterized in that it includes: a bracket, a foot pedal mounting base, and a foot pedal. The bracket includes a crossbeam and multiple fixing connection structures. The crossbeam is a tubular structure with multiple threaded holes. The fixing connection structures are L-shaped beam structures, with the front end of the horizontal section of the fixing connection structure connected to the side wall of the crossbeam. The foot pedal mounting base has fixing holes that match the threaded holes of the crossbeam. The foot pedal mounting base and the bracket are connected by bolts through the threaded holes. The foot pedal mounting base has multiple pin holes. The foot pedal has pins that match the pin holes. The foot pedal is connected to the foot pedal mounting base through a pin connection structure, and the foot pedals are connected to each other through a slot-and-clamp device.
[0005] Preferably, the top end of the vertical section of the fixed connection structure is provided with a bolt hole tube, which is used to connect the bracket to the MPV vehicle by bolt connection.
[0006] Preferably, the foot pedal mounting bracket includes a front mounting bracket, a middle mounting bracket, and a rear mounting bracket. The main body of the front mounting bracket is rectangular, with an arc shape at the front end that matches the front wheel rim of the MPV vehicle. The main body of the rear mounting bracket is rectangular, with an arc shape at the rear end that matches the rear wheel rim of the MPV vehicle. The middle mounting bracket is rectangular.
[0007] Preferably, the foot pedal includes a front foot pedal, a middle foot pedal, and a rear foot pedal, wherein the shape of the front foot pedal matches the front fixed seat, the shape of the middle foot pedal matches the middle fixed seat, and the shape of the rear foot pedal matches the rear fixed seat.
[0008] Preferably, the width of the front and rear foot pedals is 0% - 10% wider than that of the middle foot pedal.
[0009] Preferably, the threaded holes are staggered and uniformly vertically arranged in the crossbeam.
[0010] Preferably, the foot pedal is made of PVC plastic.
[0011] Preferably, the material of the card slot snap-fit device is high-strength plastic.
[0012] Preferably, the beam and the fixed connection structure are made of aluminum alloy.
[0013] Preferably, the foot pedal is provided with intermittent anti-slip patterns parallel to the foot pedal.
[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] The MPV segmented foot pedal of this application adopts a segmented design, and each segment can be installed, disassembled and replaced independently, reducing maintenance costs and difficulty, and improving installation flexibility. The dimensions of each segment are designed according to the door position and passenger needs. The segments for the driver's seat and front passenger seat are narrower for quick entry and exit, while the middle and rear segments are wider to facilitate carrying luggage and improve user comfort.
[0016] The foot pedals are made of wear-resistant PVC material to withstand frequent use and extend their service life. The high-strength connecting devices between sections and the sturdy aluminum alloy mounting brackets ensure structural reliability. The non-slip textured surface of the PVC material ensures safe boarding and alighting in complex environments. Simultaneously, the PVC material and aluminum alloy brackets reduce the vehicle's weight, lowering fuel consumption and improving economy.
[0017] Other features and aspects of this application will become clear from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, illustrate exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application together with the specification and serve to explain the principles of this application.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram showing the internal view of the segmented foot pedal of an MPV according to an embodiment of this application;
[0020] Figure 2 This diagram shows the external view of the segmented foot pedal of an MPV according to an embodiment of this application.
[0021] Figure 3 A perspective structural diagram of a segmented foot pedal for an MPV vehicle according to an embodiment of this application is shown.
[0022] Figure 4 This diagram shows the connection between the crossbeam and the foot pedal mounting bracket according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation
[0023] Various exemplary embodiments, features, and aspects of this application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote elements that have the same or similar functions. Although various aspects of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, they are not necessarily drawn to scale unless specifically indicated otherwise.
[0024] It should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model or 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 utility model.
[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0026] The term “exemplary” as used herein means “serving as an example, embodiment, or illustration.” Any embodiment illustrated herein as “exemplary” is not necessarily to be construed as superior to or better than other embodiments.
[0027] Furthermore, to better illustrate this application, numerous specific details are provided in the following detailed description. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application can be implemented without certain specific details. In some instances, methods, means, components, and circuits well-known to those skilled in the art have not been described in detail in order to highlight the main points of this application.
[0028] specifically refer to Figure 1-4This utility model relates to a segmented foot pedal for MPVs, applied in the field of automotive foot pedals / equipment, serving to facilitate passenger entry and exit and accommodating various MPV models. Its structure includes: a bracket, a foot pedal mounting base, and foot pedals. The bracket includes a crossbeam 101 and multiple fixing connection structures 102. The crossbeam 101 is a tubular structure with multiple threaded holes. The fixing connection structures 102 are L-shaped beam structures, with the front end of the horizontal section of the fixing connection structure 102 connected to the side wall of the crossbeam 101. The foot pedal mounting base has fixing holes that match the threaded holes of the crossbeam 101. The foot pedal mounting base and the bracket are connected by bolts through the threaded holes. The foot pedal mounting base has multiple pin holes. The foot pedals have pins that match the pin holes. The foot pedals are connected to the foot pedal mounting base through pin connection structures, and the foot pedals are connected to each other through a slot-and-clamp device.
[0029] In one possible implementation, the top end of the vertical section of the fixed connection structure 102 is provided with a bolt hole tube 110, which is used to connect the bracket to the MPV vehicle by bolt connection.
[0030] In one possible implementation, the foot pedal mounting bracket includes a front mounting bracket 120, a middle mounting bracket 121, and a rear mounting bracket 122. The front mounting bracket 120 is mainly rectangular and has an arc shape at the front end that matches the front wheel rim of an MPV. The rear mounting bracket 122 is mainly rectangular and has an arc shape at the rear end that matches the rear wheel rim of an MPV. The middle mounting bracket 121 is rectangular.
[0031] In one possible implementation, the foot pedal includes a front foot pedal 130, a middle foot pedal 131, and a rear foot pedal 132. The shape of the front foot pedal 130 matches the shape of the front fixed seat 120, the shape of the middle foot pedal 131 matches the shape of the middle fixed seat 121, and the shape of the rear foot pedal 132 matches the shape of the rear fixed seat 122.
[0032] In one possible implementation, the width of the front foot pedal 130 and the rear foot pedal 132 is 0% - 10% wider than the middle foot pedal 131. This is to accommodate the different needs of passengers in different segments of the MPV for speed and comfort when getting on and off the vehicle, to meet the driver's need for quick entry and exit, and to ensure that passengers have accurate and comfortable foot placement.
[0033] In one possible implementation, the threaded holes are uniformly and vertically arranged in a staggered manner in the crossbeam 101.
[0034] In one possible implementation, the pedals are made of PVC plastic. PVC has good wear resistance, effectively resisting wear from frequent foot traffic and extending the pedals' lifespan. Simultaneously, PVC offers excellent anti-slip properties; its surface can be designed with special anti-slip textures, such as wavy or granular textures, providing reliable slip protection for passengers even in wet or muddy environments, improving safety when getting on and off the vehicle. Furthermore, PVC is lightweight, reducing the vehicle's overall weight compared to metal pedals, which helps reduce fuel consumption.
[0035] In one possible connection method, the connecting device is made of high-strength plastic, which has good flexibility and connection strength. One end of the connecting device is tightly engaged with a segmented foot pedal through a slot, and the other end is connected to the adjacent segmented foot pedal in the same way, ensuring that the connection between each segment is firm and stable, and that there will be no loosening or displacement during vehicle operation.
[0036] In one possible implementation, the crossbeam 101 and the fixed connection structure 102 are made of aluminum alloy. The advantages of using aluminum alloy as a material are its light weight, which effectively reduces vehicle weight and energy consumption, while also possessing good strength to ensure the stability of the foot pedal.
[0037] In one possible implementation, the foot pedal is provided with intermittent anti-slip grooves 140 parallel to the foot pedal. This is used to enhance the safety of passengers when stepping on the foot pedal when getting on and off the vehicle, and to prevent slipping.
[0038] The various embodiments of this application have been described above. These descriptions are exemplary and not exhaustive, nor are they limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is chosen to best explain the principles, practical application, or improvement of the technology in the market, or to enable others skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A segmented step for an MPV vehicle, characterized in that, include: Bracket, foot pedal holder, and foot pedal; The support includes a crossbeam and multiple fixed connection structures. The crossbeam is a tubular structure with multiple threaded holes. The fixed connection structure is an L-shaped beam structure, and the front end of the horizontal section of the fixed connection structure is connected to the side wall of the crossbeam. The foot pedal mounting base has multiple mounting holes, each with a mounting hole that matches the threaded hole of the crossbeam. The foot pedal mounting base and the bracket are connected by bolts through the threaded hole. The foot pedal mounting base has multiple pin holes, and the foot pedals are connected by a slot-and-connect device. The foot pedals are multiple in number, and each foot pedal is provided with a pin that matches the pin socket. The multiple foot pedals are connected to the foot pedal fixing seat through a pin connection structure.
2. A sub-divided footstep for MPV vehicles as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The top end of the vertical section of the fixed connection structure is provided with a bolt hole tube, which is used to connect the bracket to the MPV vehicle by bolt connection.
3. The segmented step for MPV vehicles of claim 1, wherein, The plurality of foot pedal mounting brackets include a front mounting bracket, a middle mounting bracket, and a rear mounting bracket. The main body of the front mounting bracket is rectangular, and the front end has an arc shape that matches the front wheel rim of an MPV vehicle. The main body of the rear mounting bracket is rectangular, and the rear end has an arc shape that matches the rear wheel rim of an MPV vehicle. The middle mounting bracket is rectangular.
4. The segmented foot pedal for an MPV according to claim 3, characterized in that, The foot pedal includes a front foot pedal, a middle foot pedal, and a rear foot pedal. The shape of the front foot pedal matches the shape of the front fixed seat, the shape of the middle foot pedal matches the shape of the middle fixed seat, and the shape of the rear foot pedal matches the shape of the rear fixed seat.
5. A segmented foot pedal for an MPV according to claim 4, characterized in that, The width of the front foot pedal and the rear foot pedal is 0%-10% wider than the middle foot pedal.
6. A segmented foot pedal for an MPV according to claim 1, characterized in that, The threaded holes are staggered and uniformly vertically arranged in the crossbeam.
7. A segmented foot pedal for an MPV according to claim 4, characterized in that, The foot pedal is made of PVC plastic.
8. A segmented foot pedal for an MPV according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material of the card slot snap-fit device is high-strength plastic.
9. A segmented foot pedal for an MPV according to claim 1, characterized in that, The beam and the fixed connection structure are made of aluminum alloy.
10. A segmented foot pedal for an MPV according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foot pedal is provided with intermittent anti-slip textures parallel to the foot pedal.