Saddle assembly and scooter

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of saddle assembly and scooter, the saddle assembly includes: saddle, switch module and button cap, the switch module is located in the downside of the saddle, the switch module has button part, the button part is movable between locking position and trigger position, in the trigger position, the switch module can control seat bucket lock unlocking, to open the saddle;The button cap is matched with the button part, when the button cap is subjected to upward pressure, the button cap can drive the button part from the locking position to the trigger position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mobility scooter technology, specifically to a saddle assembly and a mobility scooter. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, most mobility scooters on the market unlock their seats by first turning a mechanical key or pressing a switch button on a combination switch, and then the user lifts the seat to access the storage compartment. However, these unlocking methods are cumbersome, as the mechanical key or switch button is located far from the storage compartment, requiring two or more steps to unlock and open it, thus reducing the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0004] Therefore, embodiments of this utility model propose a saddle assembly with a simple unlocking method that enables seamless unlocking, thereby improving the user experience.

[0005] An embodiment of this utility model also proposes a mobility scooter.

[0006] The saddle assembly of this utility model includes: a saddle; a switch module disposed on the lower side of the saddle, the switch module having a button portion that is movable between a locked position and a triggered position, wherein in the triggered position, the switch module can control the bucket lock to unlock so as to open the saddle; and a button cap that cooperates with the button portion, wherein when the button cap is subjected to upward pressure, the button cap can drive the button portion to move from the locked position to the triggered position.

[0007] In this embodiment of the saddle assembly, when a user needs to open the saddle, they can apply upward pressure to the button cap with their hand, causing the button cap to move the button part from the locked position to the triggered position. The switch module then controls the bucket lock to unlock, allowing the user to open the saddle. Because the pressure applied by the user to the button cap and the force exerted by the user to lift the saddle are in the same direction, seamless unlocking is achieved, and the saddle unlocking method is simple, thus improving the user experience.

[0008] In some embodiments, both the switch module and the button cap are arranged close to the outer edge of the saddle.

[0009] In some embodiments, the saddle includes a saddle body and a support plate. The support plate is disposed on the lower side of the saddle body, the switch module is mounted on the support plate, and the button cap is disposed on the lower side of the button portion. The button cap is movable relative to the support plate in the vertical direction.

[0010] In some embodiments, the button cap has a column inside, and the column is arranged opposite to the button portion.

[0011] In some embodiments, the switch module includes a circuit board and a mechanical switch, the mechanical switch being disposed on the circuit board and having the button portion, and the saddle further includes a fastener connected to the circuit board and the support plate.

[0012] In some embodiments, the switch module includes a first housing, a circuit board, and a mechanical switch. The mechanical switch is disposed on the circuit board and has the button portion. The circuit board is disposed on the first housing. The saddle also includes a fastener, which is connected to the first housing and the support plate.

[0013] In some embodiments, the outer periphery of the first shell is provided with a positioning flange, and the support plate is provided with a positioning groove. The positioning flange is inserted into the positioning groove along the vertical direction of the support plate.

[0014] In some embodiments, the support plate has a ring platform, and a first trigger cavity is provided in the ring platform, with at least a portion of the button portion and the button cap disposed in the first trigger cavity.

[0015] In some embodiments, the inner peripheral wall of the first trigger cavity is provided with a first limiting groove, and the outer peripheral wall of the button cap is provided with a limiting flange, which can abut against the first limiting groove in the up-down direction.

[0016] In some embodiments, the switch module includes a protective shell and a fastener, the fastener being connected to the support plate and the protective shell, the protective shell having a second trigger cavity, and at least a portion of the button portion and the button cap being disposed within the second trigger cavity.

[0017] In some embodiments, the protective shell includes a first shell and a second shell, the second shell being disposed on the lower side of the first shell, the switch module including a circuit board and a mechanical switch, the mechanical switch being disposed on the circuit board, the mechanical switch having the button portion, the circuit board being disposed on the first shell, and the button cap being slidably connected to the second shell along the vertical direction of the support plate.

[0018] In some embodiments, the inner peripheral wall of the second shell is provided with a second limiting groove, and the outer peripheral wall of the button cap is provided with a limiting flange, which can abut against the second limiting groove in the up-down direction.

[0019] Another embodiment of the mobility scooter of the present invention includes the saddle assembly described in any one of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] In this embodiment of the utility model, when a user needs to open the saddle, they can apply upward pressure to the button cap with their hand, causing the button cap to move from the locked position to the triggered position. The switch module then controls the seat lock to unlock, allowing the user to open the saddle. Because the pressure applied to the button cap and the force exerted by the user to lift the saddle are in the same direction, seamless unlocking is achieved, and the simple unlocking method improves the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the saddle assembly according to the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial exploded view of the saddle assembly of the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the saddle assembly according to the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 A magnified view of A in the middle.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the saddle assembly according to the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a partial exploded view of the saddle assembly according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the saddle assembly according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A magnified view of B in the middle.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a perspective view of the saddle assembly according to the third embodiment of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 10 This is a partial exploded view of the saddle assembly according to the third embodiment of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 11This is a partial cross-sectional view of the saddle assembly according to the third embodiment of this utility model.

[0032] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 A magnified view of C.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 1. Saddle; 11. Saddle body; 111. Foam layer; 112. Surface layer; 12. Support plate; 121. Positioning groove; 122. Ring platform; 1221. First trigger cavity; 1222. First limiting groove;

[0035] 2. Switch module; 21. Circuit board; 211. Mounting hole; 22. Mechanical switch; 221. Button section; 23. Protective shell; 231. First shell; 2311. Positioning flange; 232. Second shell; 2321. Second limiting groove; 233. Second trigger cavity; 24. Fastener; 25. Control wiring harness;

[0036] 3. Button cap; 31. Limiting flange; 32. Column. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0038] The following is a reference appendix. Figures 1 to 12 This invention describes a saddle assembly and a mobility scooter according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the saddle assembly of this utility model embodiment includes: a saddle 1, a switch module 2, and a button cap 3. The switch module 2 is located on the lower side of the saddle 1 and has a button part 221. The button part 221 is movable between a locked position and a triggered position. In the triggered position, the switch module 2 can control the bucket lock to unlock so as to open the saddle 1. The button cap 3 cooperates with the button part 221. When the button cap 3 is subjected to upward pressure, the button cap 3 can drive the button part 221 to move from the locked position to the triggered position.

[0040] In this embodiment of the saddle assembly, when a user needs to open the saddle 1, they can apply upward pressure to the button cap 3 with their hand, causing the button cap 3 to move the button part 221 from the locked position to the triggered position. The switch module 2 then controls the bucket lock to unlock, allowing the user to open the saddle 1. Because the pressure applied by the user to the button cap 3 and the force exerted by the user to lift the saddle 1 are in the same direction, seamless unlocking is achieved, and the simple unlocking method of the saddle 1 improves the user experience.

[0041] It is understood that the unlocking process of the saddle assembly in the embodiment of this utility model is as follows:

[0042] 1) The mobility scooter is powered on;

[0043] 2) The user presses the button cap 3 to make the button part 221 receive the user's trigger operation;

[0044] 3) Switch module 2 transmits the received signal to the central control console;

[0045] 4) The central control unit receives and analyzes the signal and drives the bucket lock to unlock so that the user can lift the saddle 1 upwards.

[0046] Optionally, both the switch module 2 and the button cap 3 are arranged near the outer edge of the saddle 1, which makes it easy for the user's hand to touch the button cap 3 for daily use.

[0047] For example, both the switch module 2 and the button cap 3 are arranged near the rear side of the saddle 1.

[0048] Optionally, the saddle 1 includes a saddle body 11 and a support plate 12. The support plate 12 is located on the lower side of the saddle body 11. The switch module 2 is mounted on the support plate 12, and the button cap 3 is located on the lower side of the button portion 221. The button cap 3 is movable relative to the support plate 12 in the vertical direction. It is understood that the support plate 12 can support the saddle body 11 to improve the load-bearing capacity of the saddle 1. Since the switch module 2 is mounted on the support plate 12 and the button cap 3 is located on the lower side of the button portion 221, both the switch module 2 and the button cap 3 are integrated on the support plate 12, thereby improving the robustness of the assembled button cap 3 and switch module 2.

[0049] In one example, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the switch module 2 includes a circuit board 21 and a mechanical switch 22. The mechanical switch 22 is disposed on the circuit board 21 and has a button portion 221. The saddle 1 also includes a fastener 24, which is connected to the circuit board 21 and the support plate 12. In this embodiment of the invention, the saddle assembly designs the switch module 2 as a combination of the circuit board 21 and the mechanical switch 22, which reduces the space occupied by the switch module 2, avoids interference between the switch module 2 and other components on the mobility scooter, and facilitates the planning and arrangement of the switch module 2. Furthermore, since the fastener 24 is connected to the circuit board 21 and the support plate 12, the number of components used in the switch module 2 can be reduced, lowering production costs.

[0050] like Figures 2 to 4 As shown, mounting holes 211 are provided on both the left and right sides of the circuit board 21. There are two fasteners 24, which are respectively inserted into the two mounting holes 211 and connected to the support plate 12. Figure 2 As shown, the switch module 2 also includes a control harness 25, which is connected to the circuit board 21.

[0051] For example, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the support plate 12 has a ring platform 122, the circuit board 21 is attached to the ring platform 122, and the fastener 24 is a bolt, which passes through the mounting hole 211 and is connected to the ring platform 122.

[0052] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the ring platform 122 is provided with a first trigger cavity 1221. The inner peripheral wall of the first trigger cavity 1221 is provided with a first limiting groove 1222. The outer peripheral wall of the button cap 3 is provided with a limiting flange 31. The limiting flange 31 can abut against the first limiting groove 1222 in the up and down direction. The first limiting groove 1222 can prevent the button cap 3 from falling out of the first trigger cavity 1221, thereby improving the firmness of the button cap 3 after installation.

[0053] like Figure 4 As shown, the button cap 3 has a column 32 inside, which is arranged opposite to the button part 221. When the user applies upward pressure to the button cap 3 with his hand, the column 32 can push the button part 221 from the locked position to the triggered position.

[0054] In another example, such as Figures 5 to 8 As shown, the switch module 2 includes a first housing 231, a circuit board 21, and a mechanical switch 22. The mechanical switch 22 is mounted on the circuit board 21 and has a button portion 221. The circuit board 21 is mounted on the first housing 231. The saddle 1 also includes a fastener 24, which is connected to the first housing 231 and the support plate 12. It can be understood that mounting the circuit board 21 to the support plate 12 via the first housing 231 is advantageous compared to a solution where the circuit board 21 is directly connected to the support plate 12. Furthermore, the connection between the first housing 231 and the support plate 12 further enhances the robustness of the switch module 2 assembled onto the support plate 12.

[0055] like Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, the outer periphery of the first housing 231 is provided with a positioning flange 2311, and the support plate 12 is provided with a positioning groove 121. The positioning flange 2311 is inserted into the positioning groove 121 along the vertical direction of the support plate 12. Since the positioning flange 2311 and the positioning groove 121 are inserted into each other, the mating structure of the positioning flange 2311 and the positioning groove 121 can position the first housing 231 during the assembly of the switch module 2, so that the operator can insert fasteners 24 on the first housing 231 and the support plate 12. Furthermore, the insertion of the positioning flange 2311 and the positioning groove 121 can limit the shaking of the first housing 231 relative to the support plate 12, thereby reducing the probability of abnormal noise when the mobility scooter is in motion.

[0056] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the support plate 12 has a ring platform 122, and a first trigger cavity 1221 is provided inside the ring platform 122. At least a portion of the button part 221 and the button cap 3 are disposed in the first trigger cavity 1221. Thus, the ring platform 122 can protect the button part 221 and the button cap 3, thereby reducing the probability of the button part 221 and the button cap 3 being damaged by impact or water entering.

[0057] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the inner peripheral wall of the first trigger cavity 1221 is provided with a first limiting groove 1222, and the outer peripheral wall of the button cap 3 is provided with a limiting flange 31. The limiting flange 31 can abut against the first limiting groove 1222 in the up and down direction. The first limiting groove 1222 can prevent the button cap 3 from falling out of the first trigger cavity 1221, thereby improving the firmness of the button cap 3 after installation.

[0058] In another example, such as Figures 9 to 12 As shown, the switch module 2 includes a protective shell 23 and a fastener 24. The fastener 24 is connected to the support plate 12 and the protective shell 23. The protective shell 23 has a second trigger cavity 233, and at least a portion of the button part 221 and the button cap 3 are disposed within the second trigger cavity 233. It can be understood that the protective shell 23 can protect the button part 221 and the button cap 3 to reduce the probability of the button part 221 and the button cap 3 being damaged by impact or water entering.

[0059] Optionally, such as Figure 10 and Figure 12As shown, the protective shell 23 includes a first shell 231 and a second shell 232. The second shell 232 is located on the lower side of the first shell 231. The switch module 2 includes a circuit board 21 and a mechanical switch 22. The mechanical switch 22 is located on the circuit board 21 and has a button portion 221. The circuit board 21 is located on the first shell 231. The button cap 3 is slidably connected to the second shell 232 along the vertical direction of the support plate 12. In this embodiment of the utility model, the saddle assembly designs the switch module 2 as a combination structure of the circuit board 21 and the mechanical switch 22, which can reduce the space occupied by the switch module 2, avoid interference between the switch module 2 and other components on the mobility scooter, and facilitate the planning and arrangement of the switch module 2.

[0060] In addition, since the circuit board 21 is mounted on the support plate 12 through the first housing 231, compared with the solution of "the circuit board 21 is directly connected to the support plate 12", it is beneficial to reduce the size of the circuit board 21. Furthermore, since the first housing 231 is connected to the support plate 12, the robustness of the switch module 2 assembled on the support plate 12 can be further improved.

[0061] like Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown, the inner peripheral wall of the second shell 232 is provided with a second limiting groove 2321, and the outer peripheral wall of the button cap 3 is provided with a limiting flange 31. The limiting flange 31 can abut against the second limiting groove 2321 in the up and down direction. The second limiting groove 2321 can prevent the button cap 3 from falling out of the second trigger cavity 233, thereby improving the firmness of the button cap 3 after installation.

[0062] like Figure 2 As shown, the saddle body 11 includes a foam layer 111 and a skin layer 112. The skin layer 112 is located on the upper side of the support plate 12, and the foam layer 111 is located between the skin layer 112 and the support plate 12, thereby improving the comfort of the user when riding.

[0063] Another embodiment of the mobility scooter of the present invention includes the saddle assembly of the present invention. Exemplarily, the mobility scooter can be an electric vehicle or a motorcycle.

[0064] In this embodiment of the utility model, when a user needs to open the saddle 1, they can apply upward pressure to the button cap 3 with their hand. This causes the button cap 3 to move the button part 221 from the locked position to the triggered position, thereby enabling the switch module 2 to control the seat lock to unlock, allowing the user to open the saddle 1. Since the pressure applied by the user to the button cap 3 and the force exerted by the user to lift the saddle 1 are in the same direction, seamless unlocking can be achieved, and the unlocking method of the saddle 1 is simple, which improves the user experience.

[0065] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", 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 are not intended to 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.

[0066] 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0067] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0068] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0069] In this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example, which is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0070] Although the above embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Any changes, modifications, substitutions and variations made to the above embodiments by those skilled in the art are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A saddle assembly, characterized in that, include: Saddle (1); A switch module (2) is located on the lower side of the saddle (1). The switch module (2) has a button (221) which is movable between a locked position and a triggered position. In the triggered position, the switch module (2) can control the bucket lock to unlock so as to open the saddle (1). The button cap (3) cooperates with the button part (221). When the button cap (3) is subjected to upward pressure, the button cap (3) can drive the button part (221) to move from the locked position to the triggered position.

2. The saddle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the switch module (2) and the button cap (3) are arranged close to the outer edge of the saddle (1).

3. The saddle assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The saddle (1) includes a saddle body (11) and a support plate (12). The support plate (12) is located on the lower side of the saddle body (11). The switch module (2) is mounted on the support plate (12). The button cap (3) is located on the lower side of the button part (221). The button cap (3) is movable relative to the support plate (12) in the vertical direction. And / or, The button cap (3) has a column (32) inside, and the column (32) is arranged opposite to the button part (221).

4. The saddle assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The switch module (2) includes a circuit board (21) and a mechanical switch (22). The mechanical switch (22) is disposed on the circuit board (21) and has the button part (221). The saddle (1) also includes a fastener (24), which is connected to the circuit board (21) and the support plate (12).

5. The saddle assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The switch module (2) includes a first housing (231), a circuit board (21) and a mechanical switch (22). The mechanical switch (22) is disposed on the circuit board (21) and has a button part (221). The circuit board (21) is disposed on the first housing (231). The saddle (1) also includes a fastener (24) which is connected to the first housing (231) and the support plate (12).

6. The saddle assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the first shell (231) is provided with a positioning flange (2311), and the support plate (12) is provided with a positioning groove (121). The positioning flange (2311) is inserted into the positioning groove (121) along the vertical direction of the support plate (12).

7. The saddle assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support plate (12) has a ring platform (122), and a first trigger cavity (1221) is provided in the ring platform (122). At least a portion of the button part (221) and the button cap (3) are disposed in the first trigger cavity (1221); and / or, The inner peripheral wall of the first trigger cavity (1221) is provided with a first limiting groove (1222), and the outer peripheral wall of the button cap (3) is provided with a limiting flange (31). The limiting flange (31) can abut against the first limiting groove (1222) in the up-down direction.

8. The saddle assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The switch module (2) includes a protective shell (23) and a fastener (24). The fastener (24) is connected to the support plate (12) and the protective shell (23). The protective shell (23) has a second trigger cavity (233). At least a portion of the button part (221) and the button cap (3) are located in the second trigger cavity (233).

9. The saddle assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that, The protective shell (23) includes a first shell (231) and a second shell (232), the second shell (232) being disposed on the lower side of the first shell (231). The switch module (2) includes a circuit board (21) and a mechanical switch (22), the mechanical switch (22) being disposed on the circuit board (21), the mechanical switch (22) having the button portion (221), the circuit board (21) being disposed on the first shell (231), and the button cap (3) being slidably connected to the second shell (232) along the vertical direction of the support plate (12); and / or, The inner peripheral wall of the second shell (232) is provided with a second limiting groove (2321), and the outer peripheral wall of the button cap (3) is provided with a limiting flange (31). The limiting flange (31) can abut against the second limiting groove (2321) in the up and down direction.

10. A mobility scooter, characterized in that, The saddle assembly includes any one of claims 1-9.

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