A positioning and mounting structure of an electric side step assembly for a vehicle

By restricting the movement of the electric side pedal assembly through a reed-claw structure, the problem of time-consuming and labor-intensive installation in existing technologies is solved, achieving labor-saving installation and improving production efficiency.

CN224465765UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07212 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
212 OFF-ROAD VEHICLE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-23
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The installation of existing electric side steps for automobiles is time-consuming and labor-intensive, requiring multiple people to lift and install the connecting bolts, making the installation process cumbersome.

Method used

The system employs a spring-loaded claw structure, where the spring plates of the claws clamp the positioning pins, restricting the movement of the electric side pedal assembly and enabling pre-installation.

Benefits of technology

The installation process of the electric side pedal assembly has been simplified, saving manpower and effort and improving production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a positioning installation structure of automobile electric side pedal assembly belongs to the automobile technical field. It solved the problem of time -consuming and labor -intensive of electric side pedal assembly in prior art when installing. It mainly includes the car body and electric side pedal assembly, the electric side pedal assembly includes the side pedal and sets up the mounting seat on both sides of side pedal, is equipped with the lower fixed hole and the positioning hole respectively on the mounting seat, the upper fixed hole corresponding with lower fixed hole is seted up on the car body, and the lower fixed hole and the upper fixed hole are connected through bolt and nut, and the positioning column corresponding with the positioning hole is also installed on the car body, the positioning column inserts the positioning hole, and the mounting seat is installed with the spring leaf dog on the positioning hole.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automotive technology, and more specifically, it relates to a positioning and mounting structure for an electric side step assembly for automobiles. Background Technology

[0002] The electric side step assembly for automobiles is quite heavy. Currently, the installation of the electric side step assembly requires multiple people to lift it up so that the positioning holes on the electric side step assembly are aligned with the body positioning posts. After the positioning posts are inserted into the positioning holes, at least two more people are needed to keep lifting the electric side step assembly. At the same time, at least one other person is needed to install the connecting bolts between the body and the electric side step assembly to complete the installation. The entire installation process is time-consuming, labor-intensive, and very troublesome. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a positioning and installation structure for an electric side pedal assembly for automobiles, so as to overcome the problem that the installation of electric side pedal assemblies in the prior art is time-consuming and laborious.

[0004] This utility model is achieved using the following technical solution: a positioning and mounting structure for an electric side pedal assembly, comprising a vehicle body and an electric side pedal assembly. The electric side pedal assembly includes a side pedal and mounting seats disposed on both sides of the side pedal. The mounting seats are respectively provided with a lower fixing hole and a positioning hole. The vehicle body is provided with an upper fixing hole corresponding to the lower fixing hole. The lower fixing hole and the upper fixing hole are connected by bolts and nuts. The vehicle body is also equipped with a positioning post corresponding to the positioning hole. The positioning post is inserted into the positioning hole. The mounting seat is equipped with a spring clip on the positioning hole. The spring clip includes a spring clip body connected to the mounting seat. A central hole is opened in the middle of the spring clip body. Multiple spring plates are installed at intervals along the circumferential direction on the inner wall of the central hole of the spring clip body. The front end of the spring plate is provided with an upwardly curved clip. The clips of the multiple spring plates form a limiting channel. The positioning post can be inserted into the limiting channel.

[0005] Furthermore, the positioning post is a screw.

[0006] Furthermore, the mounting base includes two connecting plates on both sides, and lower fixing holes are respectively provided on the two connecting plates on both sides of the mounting base. At least one of the two connecting plates on both sides of the mounting base is provided with a positioning hole.

[0007] Furthermore, six spring plates are installed at intervals along the circumferential direction on the inner wall of the central hole of the spring claw body.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0009] In this invention, during the installation of the electric side step assembly, when the positioning post on the vehicle body passes through the positioning hole and the limiting channel on the spring clip, the clips on the multiple spring plates of the spring clip engage with the positioning post. At this time, the clips on the spring plates clamp the positioning post, effectively restricting the movement of the spring plates and spring clips in the insertion direction of the positioning post, thereby effectively restricting the movement of the electric side step assembly in the insertion direction of the positioning post. This achieves pre-installation of the electric side step assembly on the vehicle body. After the positioning post of the vehicle body is inserted into the positioning hole of the mounting base, no one needs to lift the electric side step assembly, saving manpower and effort, simplifying the installation of the electric side step assembly, and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0011] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point I;

[0013] Figure 4 This is a rear view of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of a section at point II;

[0015] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the reed clip described in this utility model;

[0016] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the usage state of the reed clip described in this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Vehicle body; 2. Electric side step assembly; 3. Side step; 4. Mounting bracket; 5. Bolt; 6. Nut; 7. Positioning pin; 8. Spring clip; 9. Spring clip body; 10. Spring plate; 11. Clip; 12. Limiting channel; 13. Connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0019] A positioning and mounting structure for an electric side step assembly for automobiles includes a vehicle body 1 and an electric side step assembly 2. The electric side step assembly 2 includes a side step 3 and mounting seats 4 disposed on both sides of the side step 3. The electric side step assembly 2 is fixedly mounted on the vehicle body 1 via the mounting seats 4 on both sides. The mounting seats 4 can be connected to the side step 3 via telescopic arms. The electric side step assembly 2 also includes a drive motor and other structures.

[0020] There are two mounting seats 4, which are respectively located on both sides of the side pedal 3. Each mounting seat 4 has a lower fixing hole and a positioning hole. The vehicle body 1 has an upper fixing hole corresponding to the lower fixing hole. The lower fixing hole and the upper fixing hole are connected by bolts 5 and nuts 6. The mounting seat 4 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 1 by bolts 5 and nuts 6. When connected, the bolts 5 pass through the lower fixing hole and the upper fixing hole and the nuts 6 are installed. The mounting seat 4 includes two side connecting plates 13. Each side connecting plate 13 of the mounting seat 4 has a lower fixing hole, and at least one side connecting plate 13 of the mounting seat 4 has a positioning hole.

[0021] The vehicle body 1 is also equipped with a positioning post 7 corresponding to the positioning hole. The positioning post 7 is welded and fixed to the vehicle body 1. The positioning post 7 is a screw, which can better engage with the spring clip 8. The positioning post 7 is inserted into the positioning hole. The mounting base 4 has a spring clip 8 installed on the positioning hole. The spring clip 8 is welded and fixed to the mounting base 4. This utility model improves the positioning hole structure of the positioning post 7 between the vehicle side step assembly 3 and the vehicle body 1 in the prior art. The mounting base 4 has a spring clip 8 installed on the positioning hole. The spring clip 8 can engage the positioning post 7, so that the positioning post 7 can only move in the insertion direction and cannot easily move backward. When the positioning post 7 is inserted downward into the positioning hole, the engagement of the spring clip 8 and the positioning post 7 can prevent the electric side step assembly 2 from easily moving downward, thereby realizing the pre-installation of the electric side step assembly 2 on the vehicle body 1.

[0022] The spring-loaded claw 8 includes a spring-loaded claw body 9 connected to the mounting base 4. A central hole is formed in the middle of the spring-loaded claw body 9. Multiple spring plates 10 are spaced circumferentially on the inner wall of the central hole. Each spring plate 10 has an upward-curving claw 11 at its front end. The claws 11 of the multiple spring plates 10 form a limiting channel 12, into which the positioning post 7 can be inserted. The outer diameter of the positioning post 7 is larger than the inner diameter of the limiting channel 12. Thus, when the positioning post 7 is inserted into the limiting channel 12, it pushes the claws 11 in the insertion direction. When the claws 11 are pushed in the insertion direction, the spring plates 10 bend in the insertion direction, causing the elastic force of the spring plates 10 to clamp the claws 11 onto the positioning post 7, thus restricting the positioning post 7 from retraction. Six spring plates 10 are spaced circumferentially on the inner wall of the central hole of the spring-loaded claw body 9.

[0023] When installing the electric side step assembly 2, when the positioning post 7 on the vehicle body 1 passes through the positioning hole and the limiting channel 12 on the spring clip 8, the clips 11 on the multiple spring plates 10 on the spring clip 8 will engage with the positioning post 7. At this time, the clips 11 on the spring plates 10 will lock the positioning post 7, which will effectively restrict the movement of the spring plates 10 and the spring clip 8 in the insertion direction of the positioning post 7, and thus effectively restrict the movement of the electric side step assembly 2 in the insertion direction of the positioning post 7. This achieves the pre-installation of the electric side step assembly 2 on the vehicle body 1. After the positioning post 7 of the vehicle body 1 is inserted into the positioning hole of the mounting base 4, no one needs to lift the electric side step assembly 2 anymore, which saves manpower and effort, makes the installation of the electric side step assembly 2 simpler, and improves production efficiency.

Claims

1. A positioning and mounting structure for an electric side step assembly for automobiles, characterized in that, The system includes a vehicle body (1) and an electric side step assembly (2). The electric side step assembly (2) includes a side step (3) and mounting seats (4) on both sides of the side step (3). The mounting seats (4) are respectively provided with a lower fixing hole and a positioning hole. The vehicle body (1) is provided with an upper fixing hole corresponding to the lower fixing hole. The lower fixing hole and the upper fixing hole are connected by bolts (5) and nuts (6). The vehicle body (1) is also equipped with a positioning post (7) corresponding to the positioning hole. The positioning post (7) is inserted into the positioning hole. The mounting seats (1) are respectively provided with a lower fixing hole and a positioning hole. The mounting seats (1) are respectively provided with a lower fixing hole and a positioning hole. The mounting seats (1) are respectively provided with a lower fixing hole and a positioning hole. The mounting holes ... 4) A spring clip (8) is installed on the positioning hole. The spring clip (8) includes a spring clip body (9) connected to the mounting base (4). A central hole is opened in the middle of the spring clip body (9). Multiple spring plates (10) are installed at intervals along the circumferential direction on the inner wall of the central hole of the spring clip body (9). The front end of the spring plate (10) is provided with an upward-curving clip (11). The clips (11) of multiple spring plates (10) form a limiting channel (12). The positioning post (7) can be inserted into the limiting channel (12).

2. The positioning and mounting structure for an electric side step assembly of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning post (7) is a screw.

3. The positioning and mounting structure for an electric side step assembly of an automobile according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting base (4) includes two side connecting plates (13). The two side connecting plates (13) of the mounting base (4) are respectively provided with lower fixing holes, and at least one side connecting plate (13) of the two side connecting plates (13) of the mounting base (4) is provided with positioning holes.

4. The positioning and mounting structure for an electric side step assembly for automobiles according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The inner wall of the central hole of the reed claw body (9) is equipped with six spring plates (10) spaced apart along the circumferential direction.