A folding scooter

Abstract

This utility model discloses a scooter with a folding function, including a footboard, a handlebar, and a pole disposed between the handlebar and the footboard. The pole is rotatably attached to the footboard around a predetermined axis, so that the pole has a relative unfolded state and a folded state. The scooter also includes a locking structure to keep the pole in the unfolded state. The locking mechanism includes two fixed seats, a locking member, and a driving member. The two fixed seats are respectively disposed on the footboard and the pole, and each fixed seat includes a locking part. The locking member is movably disposed on one of the fixed seats by means of an elastic member. The locking member includes two locking tongues. The driving member drives the locking member to move from a first position to a second position along a first direction. When the pole switches from the folded state to the unfolded state, the driving member pushes the locking member from the first position to the second position by compressing the elastic member, so that the two locking tongues are locked with the corresponding locking parts. Compared with the prior art, this solution facilitates pole folding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vehicles, and in particular to a folding scooter. Background Technology

[0002] Scooters are a type of transportation tool, and as people's living standards and quality of life improve, their demands for transportation tools also increase. Currently, the common way to ride a scooter is to hold the handlebars with both hands to control the direction, and place your feet on the scooter's footrests to propel it forward. A scooter includes a footrest, a pole located at the front of the footrest, and front and rear wheels located at the bottom of the footrest.

[0003] To facilitate carrying and storing scooters, the scooter's handlebar is often designed to fold. Traditional folding structures mostly use a plug-in mechanism to fold the handlebar, which requires the user to manually pull out / insert a locking pin. This operation requires a significant axial force, which is not only unfriendly to children or users with limited strength, but also prone to wear and deformation of the pin hole due to frequent insertion and removal, ultimately leading to the risk of locking failure.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to propose a new technical solution to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model provides a scooter with a folding function, which facilitates the folding of the upright.

[0006] This utility model provides a folding scooter, including a footboard, wheels disposed on the footboard, handlebars, and a vertical pole disposed between the handlebars and the footboard. The vertical pole is rotatably attached to the footboard about a predetermined axis, so that the vertical pole has a relatively unfolded state and a folded state. The scooter also includes a locking structure for keeping the vertical pole in the unfolded state, the locking mechanism including: Two fixed seats are respectively disposed on the pedal and the upright, and both fixed seats include a locking part; A locking member, movably disposed in one of the fixed seats by means of a resilient member, the locking member including two latches; and A driving member that drives the locking member to move from a first position to a second position along a first direction; When the upright is in a folded state, the locking member is in a first position under the drive of the elastic member, and at this time the two locking tongues on the locking member are in an unlocked state with the corresponding locking parts. When the upright pole switches from a folded state to an unfolded state, the driving member pushes the locking member from a first position to a second position by compressing the elastic member, so that the two locking tongues are locked with the corresponding locking parts respectively, thereby keeping the upright pole in the unfolded state.

[0007] Several alternative methods are provided below, but they are not intended as additional limitations on the overall solution above. They are merely further additions or optimizations. Provided there are no technical or logical contradictions, each alternative method can be combined individually with respect to the overall solution above, or multiple alternative methods can be combined with each other.

[0008] Optionally, the two fixed seats are pivotally connected by a pivot, the axis of which is the set axis; The drive component is pivotally connected to the pivot; When the upright is in the unfolded state, the two fixing seats are arranged vertically and fitted together, and the locking part and the pivot are located on both sides of the locking member in the horizontal direction.

[0009] Optionally, the driving component includes: An eccentric portion, fitted onto the outside of the pivot and abutting against the locking member; and A drive handle, which is fixedly connected to the eccentric portion; The drive handle drives the eccentric part to rotate around the pivot, so that the eccentric part drives the locking member to move from a first position to a second position along a first direction.

[0010] Optionally, the bottom of the upright has a first receiving area, and the side has a second receiving area; When the upright is in the unfolded state, both of the fixed seats are located in the first accommodating area, and the drive handle is located in the second accommodating area.

[0011] Optionally, the two fixing seats are a first fixing seat fixed to the upright and a second fixing seat rotatably disposed on the pedal about a fixed axis; The second fixing seat has a groove for the locking member to slide.

[0012] Optionally, the elastic member presses against the locking member and the second fixing seat.

[0013] Optionally, the locking part is a groove structure; When the upright is in the unfolded state, the two locking parts are arranged vertically, and the openings of the locking parts are connected to the sliding groove and face the pivot.

[0014] Optionally, the two locking tongues can be inserted into their respective locking parts.

[0015] Optionally, the two locking tongues are arranged in a vertical direction; When the upright is in the unfolded state, a portion of the structure of the two fixed seats is located between the two locking tongues.

[0016] Optionally, the elastic member is a spring.

[0017] This utility model discloses a scooter with a folding function. When the upright is in the folded state, the locking member is located in the first position under the drive of the elastic member. At this time, the two locking tongues on the locking member are unlocked from their corresponding locking parts. When the upright needs to be switched from the folded state to the unfolded state, the user pushes the locking member along the first direction through the driving member, compressing the elastic member to move the locking member from the first position to the second position. At this time, the two locking tongues engage and lock with the locking parts of the fixed seats on the pedal and the upright, respectively, thus maintaining the upright in the unfolded state. When the upright needs to be switched from the unfolded state to the folded state, the user releases the force of the driving member on the locking member, and the elastic member drives the locking member to return to the first position. The two locking tongues are unlocked from the locking parts, and the upright can rotate around a set axis to the folded state.

[0018] The locking structure uses a drive component and an elastic component to push the locking component to move along the first direction, realizing the automatic switching between the unfolded and folded states of the pole. There is no need to manually insert or remove the locking pin, making operation effortless and convenient, especially suitable for children or users with less strength. The dual-point locking design of the two locking tongues and the locking part of the fixed seat significantly improves the locking reliability, effectively avoiding the risk of pin hole wear and deformation and locking failure caused by frequent use of traditional plug-in structures, extending the service life of the equipment, and ensuring structural stability and safety during riding. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a folding scooter according to an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram of a scooter from another perspective; Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the folded scooter. Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a scooter omitting the upright post and handlebars; Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a scooter with the pedals and wheels further omitted; Figure 6 for Figure 5 A cross-sectional view of the locking structure; Figure 7 for Figure 5 The structural diagram of the first fixed seat is omitted in the text. Figure 8 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a scooter; Figure 9 for Figure 8 Structural diagram of the fixed component in the middle; Figure 10 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a scooter with the pedals omitted. Figure 11 for Figure 10 The structural diagram of the pedal is further omitted. Figure 12 The sectional view is 11.

[0020] The annotations in the figure are explained as follows: 100. Scooter; 10. Pedal; 11. First connecting part; 12. Placement area; 13. Mounting shaft; 131. First mounting shaft; 132. Second mounting shaft; 20. Wheel; 21. Wheel frame; 211. Connecting frame; 22. Mounting sleeve; 23. Front wheel; 24. Rear wheel; 25. Vibration damping component; 30. Upright pole; 31. Decorative casing; 32. Reception area; 33. First reception area; 34. Second reception area; 40. Handle; 41. Second connecting part; 42. Handle; 50. Locking structure; 51. Fixed seat; 511. First fixed seat; 512. Second fixed seat; 513. Locking part; 514. Slide groove; 515. Pivot; 516. Rotating shaft; 52. Locking member; 521. Lock tongue; 522. Sliding part; 523. Driven end; 524. Pressing part; 53. Elastic member; 54. Driving member; 541. Eccentric part; 542. Driving handle; 60. Fixing component; 61. Insertion part. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "connected" to another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or it can be connected to a component in between. When a component is said to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or it may be set to a component in between.

[0023] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 12 As shown, this application also provides a scooter 100 with a folding function, including a footboard 10, a handlebar 40, and a vertical pole 30 disposed between the handlebar 40 and the footboard 10. The vertical pole 30 is rotatably attached to the footboard 10 about a set axis so that the vertical pole 30 has a relative unfolded state and a folded state. The scooter 100 also includes a locking structure 50 for keeping the vertical pole 30 in the unfolded state. The locking mechanism includes two fixed seats 51, a locking member 52, and a driving member 54. The two fixed seats 51 are respectively disposed on the footboard 10 and the vertical pole 30, and each fixed seat 51 includes a locking part 513. The locking member 52 is movably disposed in one of the fixed seats 51 by means of an elastic member 53. The locking member 52 includes two locking tongues 521; the driving member 54 drives the locking member 52 to move from a first position to a second position along a first direction; wherein, when the upright 30 is in a folded state, the locking member 52 is located in the first position under the drive of the elastic member, at which time the two locking tongues 521 on the locking member 52 are respectively in an unlocked state with the corresponding locking part 513; wherein, when the upright 30 switches from a folded state to an unfolded state, the driving member 54 pushes the locking member 52 from the first position to the second position by compressing the elastic member 53, so that the two locking tongues 521 are respectively in a locked state with the corresponding locking part 513, so as to keep the upright 30 in the unfolded state.

[0025] When the upright 30 is in the folded state, the locking member 52 is in the first position under the drive of the elastic member. At this time, the two locking tongues 521 on the locking member 52 are in the unlocked state with the corresponding locking parts 513. When the upright 30 needs to be switched from the folded state to the unfolded state, the user pushes the locking member 52 along the first direction through the driving member 54, compresses the elastic member 53 to move the locking member 52 from the first position to the second position. At this time, the two locking tongues 521 are respectively engaged and locked with the foot pedal 10 and the locking part 513 of the fixed seat 51 on the upright 30, so as to maintain the unfolded state of the upright 30. When the upright 30 needs to be switched from the unfolded state to the folded state, the user releases the force of the driving member 54 on the locking member 52. The elastic member 53 drives the locking member 52 to return to the first position, the two locking tongues 521 are unlocked from the locking part 513, and the upright 30 can rotate around the set axis to the folded state.

[0026] The locking structure 50 pushes the locking component 52 to move along the first direction through the driving component 54 and the elastic component 53, realizing the automatic switching of the upright 30 between the unfolded state and the folded state. There is no need to manually insert or remove the locking pin, making the operation labor-saving and convenient, especially suitable for children or users with less strength. The dual-point locking design of the two locking tongues 521 and the locking part 513 of the fixed seat 51 significantly improves the locking reliability, effectively avoids the risk of pin hole wear and deformation and locking failure caused by frequent use of the traditional plug-in structure, extends the service life of the equipment, and at the same time ensures the structural stability and safety during riding.

[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the scooter 100 has a height direction (e.g., Figure 1 (in the X direction), width direction (e.g.) Figure 1 (in the Y direction) and the length direction (e.g.) Figure 1 (Z direction in the text). It should be noted that the length direction of the scooter 100 is the direction from the front side of the pedal 10 to the rear side of the pedal 10; on the same horizontal plane, the width direction of the scooter 100 is perpendicular to the length direction of the scooter 100; the height direction of the scooter 100 is approximately the same as the vertical direction.

[0028] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 4As shown, the scooter 10 also includes wheels 20 mounted on the scooter 10. Wheels 20 include a front wheel 23 and a rear wheel 24. The front wheel 23 is located at the front of the scooter 10, and the rear wheel 24 is located at the rear of the scooter 10. At least one of the front wheel 23 and the rear wheel 24 is a drive wheel, and at least one can provide braking functionality. For example, the scooter 100 uses a front wheel 23 for drive and a rear wheel 24 for disc brakes. The front wheel 23 drive allows for easy control and climbing while riding, while the rear wheel 24 disc brakes prevent tipping during sudden braking, thus improving the riding safety of the scooter 100. Both the front wheel 23 drive and the rear wheel 24 disc brakes can utilize existing technologies, which will not be further elaborated here. For example, the front wheel 23 may have a motor; for example, a hub motor or a mid-mounted motor may be used.

[0029] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the upright 30 is pivotally connected to the front side of the pedal 10; the end of the upright 30 pivotally connected to the pedal 10 is the bottom end, and the end connected to the handle 40 is the top end. The upright 30 can be straight or partially curved depending on the spatial orientation; the upright 30 can be hollow or solid. When the upright 30 is hollow, weight can be reduced or internal tubing can be installed. The upright 30 also includes a decorative shell 31, which is located on the outside of the upright 30.

[0030] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in the unfolded state, the upright 30 is set at a certain angle or tilt to the vertical direction. When the upright 30 is tilted to the vertical direction, it tilts towards the pedal 10. In the folded state, the top of the upright 30 folds towards the rear of the pedal 10 to overlap with it, thereby reducing the space occupied by the scooter 100. In the folded state, the top of the upright 30 is close to or abuts against the rear of the pedal 10. During the transition from the unfolded to the folded state, the top of the upright 30 swings towards the rear of the pedal 10 and approaches the rear of the pedal 10.

[0031] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the handle 40 includes two handles 42, which are rotatably mounted on both sides of the upright 30. Receiving areas 32 are provided on both sides of the upright 30; when folded, the handles 42 can be accommodated within the receiving areas 32.

[0032] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 7As shown, the structure of the fixing seat 51 is not strictly limited; for example, the fixing seat 51 has a block structure. The two fixing seats 51 are the first fixing seat 511 and the second fixing seat 512. The first fixing seat 511 is fixed to the upright 30 so that the first fixing seat 511 moves synchronously with the upright 30; the second fixing seat 512 is rotatably disposed on the pedal 10 around the fixed axis so that the second fixing seat 512, the first fixing seat 511 and the upright 30 rotate synchronously around the fixed axis.

[0033] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the second fixed seat 512 is connected to the pedal 10 via a rotating shaft 516, and the axis of the rotating shaft 516 coincides with the fixed axis. This rotating shaft 516 forms a linkage mechanism with the front wheel 23. When the linkage is activated, the rotation of the rotating shaft 516 can be driven to synchronously control the steering of the front wheel 23. The fixed axis is set substantially parallel to the vertical axis to ensure the vertical guidance of the steering system.

[0034] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the two fixed seats 51 are pivotally connected by a pivot 515, the axis of which is a set axis. When the upright 30 is in the unfolded state, the locking part 513 and the pivot 515 are located on both sides of the locking member 52 in the horizontal direction, so that when the locking tongue 521 is locked with the locking part 513, the two fixed seats 51 are restricted from rotating around the set axis. When the upright 30 is in the unfolded state, the two fixed seats 51 are arranged vertically and fit together, so that the connection between the two fixed seats 51 in the locked state is more stable. Specifically, when the upright 30 is in the unfolded state, the locking part 513 and the pivot 515 are located on both sides of the locking member 52 along the length of the scooter 100, and the bottom surface of the first fixed seat 511 fits against the top surface of the second fixed seat 512.

[0035] In this embodiment, as Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the bottom of the upright 30 has a first receiving area 33. When the upright 30 is in the unfolded state, both fixing seats 51 are located within the first receiving area 33, avoiding the risk of accidental collision caused by exposed fixing seats 51, while maintaining the smooth lines of the bottom of the upright 30 and improving the overall aesthetics. In addition, it also achieves dual optimization of concealment of the two fixing seats 51 and operational safety. The first receiving area 33 is located at the bottom of the upright 30; when the upright 30 is in the unfolded state, the opening of the first receiving area 33 faces downwards.

[0036] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the second fixed base 512 has a slide groove 514 for the locking member 52 to slide; the slide groove 514 can guide the movement path of the locking member 52. Along the length direction of the scooter 100, the locking part 513 and the pivot 515 are located on both sides of the slide groove 514. The top of the slide groove 514 is open.

[0037] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the locking part 513 has a groove structure; when the upright 30 is in the unfolded state, the two locking parts 513 are arranged in the vertical direction, and the openings of the two locking parts 513 are connected to the slide groove 514 and face the pivot 515; the two locking tongues 521 can be inserted into the corresponding locking parts 513 respectively, so that the locking tongues 521 and the locking parts 513 can be quickly locked and separated.

[0038] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the locking member 52 is generally block-shaped; the locking member 52 includes a sliding part 522 that cooperates with the slide groove 514, a driving end driven by the driving member 54, and two locking tongues 521; along the length direction of the scooter 100, the locking tongues 521 and the driving end are respectively located on both sides of the sliding part 522, and the driving section is closer to the pivot 515 than the locking tongues 521. When the upright 30 is in the unfolded state, the two locking tongues 521 are arranged vertically at intervals so that part of the structure of the two fixed seats 51 is located between the two locking tongues 521.

[0039] In this embodiment, as Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the elastic member 53 presses against the locking member 52 and the second fixed seat 512, causing the elastic member 53 to drive the locking member to move towards the rotating shaft 516. The locking member 52 also includes a pressing part 524; along the length of the scooter 100, the pressing part 524 is located between the drive end and the locking tongue 521. One end of the elastic member 53 presses against the pressing part 524, and the other end presses against the side wall of the sliding groove, and this side wall is on the same side of the sliding groove as the locking part 513. The elastic member 53 is a spring.

[0040] In this embodiment, as Figures 2 to 7 As shown, the driving member 54 is pivotally connected to the pivot 515. During the rotation of the driving member 54 around the pivot 515, the rotational motion of the driving member 54 is converted into the linear displacement of the locking member 52 along the first direction. Specifically, the rotational trajectory of the driving member 54 and the sliding path of the locking member 52 form a transmission engagement, so that the driving member 54 continuously applies a thrust to the locking member 52 during the rotation, ultimately driving the locking member 52 from the initial first position to the second position. This ensures the directional transmission of the operating force, achieving reliable locking of the pole 30 in the unfolded state, and reducing the force required by the user through the leverage effect of the rotational operation, making it especially suitable for children or users with less strength.

[0041] In this embodiment, as Figures 2 to 7As shown, the driving member 54 includes an eccentric portion 541 and a driving handle 542. The eccentric portion 541 is sleeved on the outside of the pivot 515 and abuts against the locking member 52. The driving handle 542 is fixed to the eccentric portion 541. The driving handle 542 drives the eccentric portion 541 to rotate around the pivot 515, so that the eccentric portion 541 drives the locking member 52 to move from a first position to a second position along a first direction. The rotational motion of the eccentric portion 541 around the pivot 515 converts the input force of the driving handle 542 into a pushing force on the locking member 52, pushing the locking member 52 to move along the first direction and compress the elastic member 53, thus completing the unlocking action. The coaxial sleeve of the eccentric portion 541 and the pivot 515 can reduce the structure of the scooter 100. The geometric center of the eccentric portion 541 and the rotation center of the pivot 515 are not coincident, forming a radial offset. The eccentric part 541 is an annular component, and its inner wall is coaxially fitted with the outer wall of the pivot 515 through a keyway or interference fit to ensure no axial movement during rotation; the outer wall of the eccentric part 541 is a continuous curved surface, which forms a surface contact or line contact with the sliding part 522 of the locking component 52.

[0042] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the side of the upright 30 has a second receiving area 34; when the upright 30 is in the unfolded state, the drive handle 542 is located within the second receiving area 34. The design of the drive handle 542 being hidden within the second receiving area 34 when the upright 30 is in the unfolded state prevents accidental activation during non-operational states and provides the user with a clear operational positioning mark through the boundary constraints of the second receiving area 34, making the pressing / rotating action of the drive handle 542 more ergonomic. Specifically, when the upright 30 is in the unfolded state, the second receiving area 34 is located on the side of the upright 30 facing the rear of the pedal 10.

[0043] In this embodiment, as Figures 8 to 9 As shown, the pedal 10 has a first connecting portion 11, and the upright 30 or handlebar 40 has a second connecting portion 41. The scooter 100 also includes a fixing member 60, which is detachably connected to the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 41. The fixing member 60 is configured to engage with both the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 41 to hold the upright 30 in a folded state. When the upright 30 is in the folded state, the fixing member 60 is engaged with the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 41 respectively to hold the upright 30 in the folded state. The engagement of the fixing member 60 with the first connecting portion 11 and the second connecting portion 41 simplifies the structure of the scooter 100 and reduces the number of steps required to operate the fixing member 60. The pedal 10, upright 30, and fixing member 60 form a stable triangular mechanical structure, effectively resisting vibration and external disturbances in the folded state.

[0044] In this embodiment, as Figures 8 to 9As shown, the second connecting part 41 is located on the handle 42; after the handle 42 is folded, the second connecting part 41 is located on the outside of the handle 42. The first connecting part 11 and the second connecting part 41 are groove structures, and the fixing member 60 has a plug-in part 61 that mates with the groove structure; the plug-in part 61 is inserted into the groove structure, realizing the stable locking of the upright 30 in the folded state; in addition, it can also reduce the cumbersome operation steps of traditional bolt fixing or complex buckle structures. The fixing member 60 can be quickly and accurately inserted into the groove structure, which not only improves the efficiency of use, but also enhances the structural reliability in the folded state. Of course, in other embodiments, the fixing member 60 has a groove structure, and the first connecting part 11 and the second connecting part 41 are plug-in parts 61 that mate with the groove structure.

[0045] In this embodiment, as Figures 8 to 9 As shown, the openings of the groove structures face the same or opposite directions; the extension paths of the groove structures are arranged in parallel; this prevents the insertion part 61 from detaching from the groove structure when it extends into it. When the groove structure is installed on the pedal 10, it is a blind hole; similarly, when the groove structure is installed on the upright 30 or handle 40, it is a blind hole. When the groove structure is installed on the fixing member 60, it is either a blind hole or a through hole penetrating the fixing member 60.

[0046] In this embodiment, as Figures 8 to 9 As shown, there are two fixing members 60, which are located on both sides of the scooter 100 along its width direction to strengthen the structural connection of the upright 30 in the folded state. The fixing members 60 are rod-shaped.

[0047] In this embodiment, as Figures 8 to 9 As shown, the insertion part 61 is a columnar structure; the outer contour of the radial cross-section of the insertion part 61 is approximately the same as the outer contour of the radial cross-section of the groove structure, so as to avoid the insertion part 61 from shaking when inserted into the groove structure, forming a stable fitting relationship. The two insertion parts 61 are located on the same side of the fixing member 60; one end of the insertion part 61 is fixedly connected to one end of the fixing member 60, and the other end extends away from the fixing member 60. The insertion part 61 is integrally formed with the fixing member 60, so as to enhance the structural strength of the insertion part 61 and the fixing member 60, and reduce the processing difficulty of the insertion part 61 and the fixing member 60. The insertion part is made of a ferromagnetic material, such as iron.

[0048] In this embodiment, as Figures 8 to 9As shown, the scooter 100 also includes a magnetic structure, which is configured to restrict the insertion part 61 from separating from the first connecting part 11 and the second connecting part 41. Specifically, the magnetic structure is configured to restrict the insertion part 61 within the groove structure; the magnetic structure includes a first magnetic element and a second magnetic element, the first magnetic element being disposed on the pedal 10, and the second magnetic element being disposed on the upright post 30 or the handle 40. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element, through magnetic attraction, enable the fixing member 60 to form a reliable connection with the first connecting part 11 and the second connecting part 41, effectively restricting the positional displacement of the insertion part 61 within the groove structure, ensuring the stability of the scooter 100 in its folded state; in addition, it also achieves quick locking and releasing of the fixing member 60 without mechanical latches, while avoiding the risk of the fixing member 60 accidentally disengaging due to vibration or external force. The first magnetic element and the second magnetic element can be embedded in the bottom wall or side wall of the corresponding groove structure.

[0049] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the pedal 10 has a placement area 12, which is configured to hold the fixing component 60. When the scooter 100 is in the unfolded state, the fixing component 60 can be placed in the placement area 12 for orderly storage. The placement area 12 is typically located on the side or rear of the pedal 10 in a non-riding interference area, which conforms to ergonomic loading and unloading habits and avoids affecting normal riding operations, reflecting both functionality and practicality. The placement area 12 is formed by a recess on the top rear surface of the pedal 10.

[0050] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the pedal 10 also has a magnetic chuck, which is configured to retain the fixing member 60 in the placement area 12. The magnetic chuck, through magnetic attraction, enables the fixing member 60 to form a reliable connection with the placement area 12; in addition, it enables the fixing member 60 to be quickly locked and released without mechanical latches, while avoiding the risk of the fixing member 60 accidentally coming off due to vibration or external force.

[0051] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the placement area 12 has a placement groove configured with the insertion part 61. The outer contour of the radial section of the insertion part 61 is approximately the same as the outer contour of the radial section of the placement groove to prevent the insertion part 61 from wobbling when inserted into the placement groove, thus forming a stable fitting relationship. The number of placement grooves corresponds to the number of insertion parts. The magnetic element can be embedded in the bottom wall or side wall of the corresponding groove structure.

[0052] In this embodiment, as Figures 10 to 12As shown, the wheel 20 is mounted on the pedal 10 via a wheel frame 21. One of the pedal 10 and the wheel frame 21 has a mounting shaft 13, and the other has a mounting sleeve 22 fitted over the outside of the mounting shaft 13. The axis of the mounting shaft 13 and the axis of the mounting sleeve 22 are both horizontally aligned. The scooter 100 also includes a vibration damping member 25, which is positioned between the mounting shaft 13 and the sleeve. The vibration damping member 25 is configured to isolate the mounting shaft 13 from the mounting sleeve 22, thereby buffering vibrations between the wheel 20 and the pedal 10. The pedal 10 and the wheel frame 21 are respectively equipped with the mounting shaft 13 and the mounting sleeve 22. The mounting sleeve 22 is axially fitted over the mounting shaft 13 and the vibration damping member 25, and the vibration damping member 25 is positioned between the mounting shaft 13 and the mounting sleeve 22 to achieve the assembly of the pedal 10, the wheel frame 21, and the wheel 20. The vibration damping component 25 isolates the mounting shaft 13 from the mounting sleeve 22, achieving direct isolation and buffering of the vibration between the wheel 20 and the pedal 10. This ensures that the vibration of the wheel 20 is directly transmitted and buffered through the vibration damping component 25, effectively simplifying the complex assembly process required by traditional separate vibration damping devices and solving the problem of complicated installation of the pedal 10 and the wheel 20 in the prior art.

[0053] In this embodiment, as Figures 10 to 12 As shown, both the mounting shaft 13 and the mounting sleeve 22 extend along the rotation axis 516 of the wheel 20, so that the mounting shaft 13 and the mounting sleeve 22 can bear radial loads. The radial constraint characteristics of the mechanical structure effectively prevent the risk of axial movement or disengagement of the mounting shaft 13, the mounting sleeve 22 and the vibration damping component 25.

[0054] In this embodiment, as Figures 10 to 12 As shown, the mounting shaft 13 includes a first mounting shaft 131 and a second mounting shaft 132 spaced apart. The first mounting shaft 131 and the second mounting shaft 132 pass through both axial ends of the mounting sleeve 22, forming a nested fit structure. When the mounting shaft 13 is positioned on the pedal 10 and the mounting sleeve 22 is positioned on the wheel 20, the end of the first mounting shaft 131 facing away from the second mounting shaft 132 is fixed to the pedal 10, and the end of the second mounting shaft 132 facing away from the first mounting shaft 131 is also fixed to the pedal 10. After the first mounting shaft 131 and the second mounting shaft 132 pass through both axial ends of the sleeve structure, they are fixed to the pedal 10 by bolts or welding to form a stable structure.

[0055] In this embodiment, as Figures 10 to 12 As shown, the wheel frame 21 also includes two connecting frames 211, which are located on both sides of the wheel 20. The connecting frames 211 are rotatably connected to the wheel 20 and fixed to the mounting sleeve 22. The two connecting frames 211 are spaced apart along the axial direction of the mounting sleeve 22 and are fixed to the mounting sleeve 22 by welding or bolts.

[0056] In this embodiment, as Figures 10 to 12 As shown, the vibration damping member 25 has a cylindrical structure and is sleeved on the outside of the mounting shaft 13. The vibration damping member 25 is made of silicone or rubber. There are at least two vibration damping members 25; the at least two vibration damping members 25 are spaced apart along the axial direction of the mounting shaft 13, reducing the contact area between the vibration damping member 25 and the pedal 10 and the wheel frame 21, thereby significantly reducing the vibration transmission efficiency between the two components, and thus reducing the vibration transmission between the pedal 10 and the wheel frame 21. The two vibration damping members 25 are respectively sleeved on the outside of the first mounting shaft 131 and the second mounting shaft 132.

[0057] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as the combination of these technical features does not contradict each other, it should be considered to be within the scope of this specification. When technical features of different embodiments are embodied in the same drawing, it can be regarded as the drawing also disclosing examples of combinations of the various embodiments involved.

[0058] The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A folding scooter, comprising a footboard, wheels disposed on the footboard, a handlebar, and a vertical post disposed between the handlebar and the footboard, the vertical post being rotatably attached to the footboard about a predetermined axis to allow the vertical post to have a relatively unfolded state and a folded state; characterized in that, The scooter also includes a locking structure that keeps the upright in the extended state, the locking structure comprising: Two fixed seats are respectively disposed on the pedal and the upright, and both fixed seats include a locking part; A locking member, movably disposed in one of the fixed seats by means of a resilient member, the locking member including two latches; and A driving member that drives the locking member to move from a first position to a second position along a first direction; When the upright is in a folded state, the locking member is in a first position under the drive of the elastic member, and at this time the two locking tongues on the locking member are in an unlocked state with the corresponding locking parts. When the upright pole switches from a folded state to an unfolded state, the driving member pushes the locking member from a first position to a second position by compressing the elastic member, so that the two locking tongues are locked with the corresponding locking parts respectively, thereby keeping the upright pole in the unfolded state.

2. The scooter with folding function according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two fixed seats are pivotally connected by a pivot, the axis of which is the set axis; The drive component is pivotally connected to the pivot; When the upright is in the unfolded state, the two fixing seats are arranged vertically and fitted together, and the locking part and the pivot are located on both sides of the locking member in the horizontal direction.

3. The scooter with folding function according to claim 2, characterized in that, The driving component includes: An eccentric portion, fitted onto the outside of the pivot and abutting against the locking member; and A drive handle, which is fixedly connected to the eccentric portion; The drive handle drives the eccentric part to rotate around the pivot, so that the eccentric part drives the locking member to move from a first position to a second position along a first direction.

4. The scooter with folding function according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the upright has a first receiving area, and the side has a second receiving area; When the upright is in the unfolded state, both of the fixed seats are located in the first accommodating area, and the drive handle is located in the second accommodating area.

5. The scooter with folding function according to claim 2 or 3 or 4, characterized in that, The two fixing seats are a first fixing seat fixed to the upright and a second fixing seat rotatably disposed on the pedal about a fixed axis; The second fixing seat has a groove for the locking member to slide.

6. The scooter with folding function according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic member presses against the locking member and the second fixing seat.

7. The vehicle of claim 5, wherein the folding mechanism comprises a hinge. The locking part has a groove structure; When the upright is in the unfolded state, the two locking parts are arranged vertically, and the openings of the locking parts are connected to the sliding groove and face the pivot.

8. The vehicle of claim 7, wherein the folding mechanism comprises a hinge. The two locking tongues can each extend into their respective locking parts.

9. The vehicle of claim 1 or 7, wherein, Both locking tongues are arranged in a vertical direction; When the upright is in the unfolded state, a portion of the structure of the two fixed seats is located between the two locking tongues.

10. The vehicle of claim 1, wherein, The elastic component is a spring.

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