Electric car foot pad
Electric vehicle foot mats made by one-time thermoforming of TPE material solve the problems of soft and easily damaged materials and water seepage, achieving a durable, non-slip, and environmentally friendly electric vehicle foot mat design, improving battery safety and production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 曹秋艳
- Filing Date
- 2025-10-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
The existing electric vehicle floor mats are made of soft material, which makes them prone to curling and breaking. They also have poor anti-slip properties, and rainwater can easily seep into the battery compartment, causing corrosion and short circuits.
Made of TPE material, it is vacuum-formed in one piece to form a seamless connection between the central foot pad and the surrounding shell. It features three-dimensional water inlet strips and three-dimensional reinforcing ribs, and the multi-layer structure prevents liquid and dust from seeping into the battery compartment.
It improves the durability and anti-slip performance of the foot pads, prevents battery corrosion and short circuits, enhances production efficiency and environmental friendliness, and conforms to the principles of circular economy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model application relates to the field of electric vehicle floor mat technology, specifically to electric vehicle floor mats. Background Technology
[0002] Electric vehicle foot mats are mats placed on the pedals of electric bicycles. As a core component for improving riding comfort and protecting the pedals and battery, the technological development of electric vehicle foot mats revolves around material upgrades and structural optimizations. However, existing products still have the following key defects:
[0003] 1. Most foot pads on the market use silk loops or ordinary silicone technology, which makes the products too soft and result in poor foot comfort. Long-term use can easily lead to curling and breakage. Even if the pads are thickened, the focus is only on wear resistance, and the safety hazards caused by curling and breakage cannot be solved.
[0004] 2. Existing anti-slip designs rely on a single anti-slip particle on the bottom, which can only slightly reduce the slippage of the foot pad relative to the pedal; some are fixed with Velcro or nano adhesive, but the fit is poor when adapting to the curvature of different vehicle pedals, and they are prone to shifting.
[0005] 3. The battery compartment of pedal-type electric vehicles is mostly located under the foot mat. The existing foot mats do not have a dedicated drainage structure. During rain or washing, water can easily seep into the gap between the foot mat and the battery compartment, causing battery corrosion, relay short circuits, and affecting circuit safety. Utility Model Content
[0006] To address the aforementioned issues, we offer electric vehicle floor mats. These mats are made entirely of TPE material through vacuum forming, creating a ring-shaped seal for protection. A three-dimensional water-draining strip ensures rapid drainage, while three-dimensional reinforcing ribs prevent displacement. This multi-layered structure prevents liquids and dust from seeping into the battery compartment, thus avoiding battery corrosion and short circuits.
[0007] To address the existing technical problems, this utility model application provides an electric vehicle foot mat. The electric vehicle foot mat is made of TPE material and is formed by vacuum molding in one piece using a mold. It includes a central foot mat and a surrounding shell.
[0008] The enclosure shell is seamlessly connected to the middle foot pad, and the enclosure shell includes side edges extending along both sides of the middle foot pad and a rear edge extending along the rear end of the middle foot pad. Both the side edges and the rear edge are flipped away from the upper surface of the middle foot pad to fit the side and rear contours of the electric vehicle pedal.
[0009] The upper surface of the middle foot pad is provided with multiple sets of streamlined, raised, three-dimensional water delivery strips;
[0010] The lower surface of the middle foot pad is provided with multiple sets of three-dimensional reinforcing ribs;
[0011] The middle foot pad is also provided with at least one screw hole protective cover.
[0012] Preferably, multiple sets of the three-dimensional water conveyance strips are distributed in parallel or staggered manner to form a guide channel.
[0013] Preferably, the three-dimensional reinforcing ribs are distributed in a grid or strip pattern to enhance the structural strength of the foot pad and increase the friction with the electric vehicle pedal.
[0014] Preferably, it also includes a front footrest keel shell, which is seamlessly connected to the front end of the middle foot pad, and the front footrest keel shell is flipped away from the lower surface of the middle foot pad to adapt to the pedal front end structure of a pedal-equipped vehicle.
[0015] Preferably, the front footrest keel shell includes a keel rib shell and two side footrest shells, the keel rib shell is located in the middle of the front footrest keel shell, and multiple sets of the keel rib shells are distributed in parallel;
[0016] The two foot-mounted shells are located on both sides of the keel rib shell and smoothly transition with the keel rib shell.
[0017] Preferably, the front end of the front foot pedal keel shell is further provided with a front inward wrapping edge, which is flipped away from the upper surface of the front foot pedal keel shell to fit the contour of the foot pedal mounting area of the bicycle with pedals.
[0018] Preferably, the front end of the middle foot pad is provided with a front edge, the front edge is flipped away from the lower surface of the middle foot pad, and the outline of the front edge is adapted to the front outline of the pedal of a vehicle without pedals.
[0019] The front end of the central foot pad extends to the front edge of the electric vehicle pedal, and the front edging fits against the side and end face of the front end of the electric vehicle pedal.
[0020] The advantages of this utility model compared to the prior art are:
[0021] 1. This utility model is made of TPE material through vacuum forming in one piece. TPE material has strong weather resistance, maintains elasticity from -50℃ to 90℃, is anti-aging, odorless, and 100% recyclable. The one-piece molding process eliminates many processes, reduces production energy consumption by 30%, and increases yield by 40%-50%.
[0022] 2. This utility model forms a ring-shaped sealed protection through the surrounding shell, the three-dimensional water delivery strip drains water quickly, the three-dimensional reinforcing rib prevents displacement, and the multiple structures prevent liquid and dust from seeping into the battery compartment, thus avoiding battery corrosion and short circuit. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1 This is a top view of the electric vehicle floor mat adapted for electric vehicle models without pedals, as per this utility model application.
[0024] Figure 2 This is a top view of the electric vehicle floor mat adapted to electric vehicle models with pedals, as per this utility model application.
[0025] Figure 3 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the electric vehicle floor mat adapted to electric vehicle models with pedals, as per this utility model application. Figure 1 .
[0026] Figure 4 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the electric vehicle floor mat adapted to electric vehicle models with pedals, as per this utility model application. Figure 2 .
[0027] Figure 5 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the electric vehicle floor mat adapted to electric vehicle models with pedals, as per this utility model application. Figure 3 .
[0028] The numbers in the diagram are: 1. Middle foot pad; 11. Three-dimensional reinforcing rib; 2. Surround shell; 3. Side edging; 4. Rear edging; 5. Three-dimensional water supply strip; 6. Screw hole protective cover; 7. Front foot sill shell; 71. Keel rib shell; 72. Side foot sill shells; 73. Front inward edging; 8. Front edging. Detailed Implementation
[0029] To further understand the features, technical means, and specific objectives and functions achieved by this utility model application, the following detailed description of this utility model application is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 5 As shown: Electric vehicle foot mat. The electric vehicle foot mat is made of TPE material and is formed by vacuum molding in one piece using a mold. It includes the middle foot mat 1 and the surrounding shell 2.
[0031] The enclosure shell 2 is seamlessly connected to the middle foot pad 1, and the enclosure shell 2 includes side edges 3 extending along both sides of the middle foot pad 1 and rear edges 4 extending along the rear end of the middle foot pad 1. Both the side edges 3 and the rear edges 4 are flipped away from the upper surface of the middle foot pad 1 to fit the side and rear contours of the electric vehicle pedal.
[0032] The upper surface of the middle foot pad 1 is provided with multiple sets of streamlined, raised three-dimensional water delivery strips 5;
[0033] The lower surface of the middle foot pad 1 is provided with multiple sets of three-dimensional reinforcing ribs 11;
[0034] The middle foot pad 1 is also provided with at least one screw hole protective cover 6.
[0035] In this embodiment, the entire structure is made of TPE material and is formed by vacuum forming in one mold. It includes the middle foot pad 1, the front foot keel shell 7 and the surrounding shell 2. The three are seamlessly connected without interfaces or gaps, which avoids the accumulation of dirt and the seepage of liquid.
[0036] TPE materials possess excellent thermoplasticity, and their melt-cooling cycle is much shorter than the thermal vulcanization time of traditional rubber. This shortens the thermoforming cycle by approximately 40%-50%, significantly increases product output per unit time, and greatly improves production efficiency.
[0037] Traditional composite foot pads require multiple processes such as cutting, sewing, edging, and gluing. This invention uses one-piece molding technology, simplifying the entire production process into a single vacuum forming process, saving a significant amount of labor and equipment investment, and reducing quality fluctuations caused by multiple process connections;
[0038] TPE materials typically have a lower density than rubber, resulting in lighter product weight and reduced raw material consumption per unit. Furthermore, because its processing temperature is lower than rubber's vulcanization temperature and the cycle time is shorter, energy consumption during production can be reduced by approximately 30%, aligning with the green manufacturing concept of energy conservation and emission reduction.
[0039] TPE materials are free of phthalates and other plasticizers, have no pungent odor, and have low VOC emissions, making them healthy, environmentally friendly, and providing a better user experience.
[0040] TPE materials possess excellent fatigue resistance, weather resistance, and stable high and low temperature performance. They maintain elasticity and chemical corrosion resistance in environments ranging from -50℃ to 90℃, and are resistant to oil stains and cleaning agents, resulting in a long service life.
[0041] The seamless, one-piece molding design leaves no place for dirt to hide, and it can be easily cleaned with water, making it far more convenient to clean and maintain than any traditional material foot mat.
[0042] The design of the three-dimensional water delivery strip 5 and the three-dimensional reinforcing rib 11 provides extremely strong wet anti-slip performance, which can effectively prevent the soles of shoes from slipping even in rainy and snowy weather, thus improving the driver's operating safety.
[0043] Furthermore, TPE materials are 100% recyclable and reusable. Defective products produced can be completely crushed and directly fed into new materials for remolding, achieving closed-loop production and eliminating the generation of solid waste from the source, which is in line with the principle of circular economy.
[0044] No chemical adhesives such as glue are used in the production process, and there is no emission of toxic waste gas. The working environment and environmental impact are far superior to PVC or rubber production processes.
[0045] The front footrest shell 7 is located at the front of the middle foot pad 1 and flips upward to fit the front profile of the pedal of a pedal-equipped vehicle; the keel rib shells 71 are distributed in parallel to enhance pedal support and prevent deformation over long-term pedaling; the side footrest shells 72 smoothly transition to the keel rib shells 71 to increase the footrest area; the front inward-curving edge 73 flips downward to fit the side of the pedal mounting area to prevent the foot pad from interfering with the pedal and to block dust from entering from the front.
[0046] The side edge 3 fits against both sides of the pedal, and the rear edge 4 fits against the rear end of the pedal, forming a ring-shaped protection to prevent liquids or dust from seeping into the battery compartment from the side or rear.
[0047] The three-dimensional water conveyance strip 5 can quickly guide rainwater and sewage to the edge of the foot mat for drainage;
[0048] Three-dimensional reinforcing rib 11 is used to enhance the overall strength of the foot pad;
[0049] The screw hole protection cover 6 corresponds to the screw hole position on the pedal, covering and protecting the screw hole to prevent screw corrosion.
[0050] Reference Figures 1 to 4 As shown: Multiple sets of the three-dimensional water conveyance strips 5 are distributed in parallel or staggered manner to form a guide channel.
[0051] The three-dimensional water conveyance strips 5 are staggered on the upper surface of the middle foot pad 1 and the front foot keel shell 7, which facilitates the water diversion channel to guide rainwater and sewage to the edge of the foot pad for discharge, avoiding water accumulation and slipping.
[0052] Reference Figure 5 As shown: The three-dimensional reinforcing ribs 11 are distributed in a grid or strip pattern to enhance the structural strength of the foot pad and increase the friction with the electric vehicle pedal.
[0053] The three-dimensional reinforcing ribs 11 are distributed in a grid pattern on the lower surface of the middle foot pad 1, which not only enhances the overall strength of the foot pad, but also increases the friction with the pedal and prevents the foot pad from shifting.
[0054] Reference Figures 2 to 4 As shown: It also includes a front foot pedal keel shell 7, which is seamlessly connected to the front end of the middle foot pad 1, and the front foot pedal keel shell 7 is flipped away from the lower surface of the middle foot pad 1 to adapt to the front pedal structure of the pedal of the vehicle with pedal.
[0055] This embodiment is adapted to vehicles with pedals;
[0056] The front footrest shell 7 and the middle foot pad 1 are seamlessly connected to prevent dust and rainwater from seeping in from the connection between the front footrest shell 7 and the middle foot pad 1, and prevent liquid from flowing along the gap to the top of the battery compartment, thus helping to ensure a dry environment in the battery compartment.
[0057] For bicycles with pedals, space needs to be reserved at the front of the pedals for pedal installation. If the front pedal keel shell 7 is flipped toward the lower surface of the middle foot pad 1, it will cause spatial interference with the pedal shaft and mounting base, resulting in the foot pad not being able to be installed or the pedal not being able to rotate normally. However, if it is flipped away from the lower surface of the middle foot pad 1, the lower surface of the front pedal keel shell 7 can form a gap with the front surface of the pedal to match the pedal installation space: ensuring that the foot pad covers the pedal front area and reserving enough space for the installation and rotation of the pedal.
[0058] Reference Figures 2 to 4 As shown: The front foot tread keel shell 7 includes a keel rib shell 71 and two side foot tread shells 72. The keel rib shell 71 is located in the middle of the front foot tread keel shell 7, and multiple sets of the keel rib shells 71 are distributed in parallel.
[0059] The two foot-mounted shells 72 are located on both sides of the keel rib shell 71 and smoothly transition with the keel rib shell 71.
[0060] When the user steps on the front area, the parallel keel strips can evenly distribute the concentrated load to the entire front foot keel shell 7, avoiding dents or deformation caused by excessive local stress. In addition, the rigidity of TPE material can improve the bending resistance of the front foot keel shell 7. Even if the vehicle encounters bumps or the foot is frequently stepped on, the connection area between the keel strips is not prone to cracks, thus extending the service life of the foot mat.
[0061] In rainy weather or during washing, the water on the surface of the front foot keel shell 7 can flow quickly along the gaps between the keel ribs to the side foot shells 72, and then be discharged through the transition area between the side foot shells 72 and the side edge 3, thus preventing water from accumulating in the front foot area and causing slipping.
[0062] The raised structure of the keel ribs increases the friction between the foot and the surface of the footpad, and combined with the micro-elasticity of the TPE material, it can further improve the anti-slip effect when stepping on the foot.
[0063] When the user rides, their feet are naturally placed or their posture is changed, such as from pedals to pedals. The footplate shells 72 on both sides can cover the pedaling range of the edge of the foot, avoiding the phenomenon of stepping out of the footplate or the foot slipping out of the footplate due to insufficient coverage of the front of the footplate.
[0064] The smooth transition between the side foot pad shells 72 and the keel rib shell 71 prevents the feet from being injured or tripped by the protruding edges when moving between the keel rib shell 71 and the side foot pad shells 72, thus improving the comfort of stepping. The smooth transition curved structure can guide water to flow towards the edge of the foot pad.
[0065] The central keel shell 71 resists longitudinal pressure, such as the vertical stepping force of the foot, while the side foot shells 72 resist lateral tension by adhering to the surface of the pedal, together preventing the front foot keel shell 7 from warping or shifting.
[0066] Reference Figures 2 to 4 As shown: The front end of the front foot pedal keel shell 7 is also provided with a front inward wrapping edge 73. The front inward wrapping edge 73 is flipped away from the upper surface of the front foot pedal keel shell 7 to fit the contour of the foot pedal mounting area of the bicycle with pedals.
[0067] The front inward-curving edge 73 connects with the two side foot pedal shells 72. The two sides of the front inward-curving edge 73 smoothly transition with the front end of the two side foot pedal shells 72, forming a continuous protective strip of "front inward-curving edge 73 + two side foot pedal shells 72 + side edge 3", which completely seals all gaps at the front end of the pedal.
[0068] The front inward-curving edge 73 works in conjunction with the keel rib shell 71. The rigidity of the front inward-curving edge 73 can enhance the front foot keel shell 7's resistance to deformation, forming a mechanical balance of "front hard support + middle strong load-bearing" with the middle keel rib shell 71, thus preventing the front from collapsing after long-term use.
[0069] Reference Figure 1 As shown: The front end of the middle foot pad 1 is provided with a front edge 8, the front edge 8 is flipped away from the lower surface of the middle foot pad 1, and the outline of the front edge 8 is adapted to the front outline of the pedal of a vehicle without pedals.
[0070] The front end of the middle foot pad 1 extends to the front edge of the electric vehicle pedal, and the front edging 8 fits against the side and end face of the front end of the electric vehicle pedal.
[0071] This embodiment is adapted for vehicles without pedals;
[0072] The front edge 8 is located at the front of the middle foot pad 1 and flips down. Its outline is perfectly matched to the front outline of the pedal of the non-pedal model, covering the front edge of the pedal, filling the front protection gap of the non-pedal model, and preventing liquid or dust from seeping in from the front.
[0073] The horizontal section of the edging smoothly transitions to the upper surface of the middle foot pad 1, covering the horizontal step surface at the front of the pedal, ensuring that there is no stepping sensation when stepping, thus improving comfort;
[0074] The front edge of the edging fits against the front end face of the pedal, sealing the outermost structural gap and preventing dirt from falling directly from the front of the pedal to the bottom.
[0075] The above embodiments only illustrate one or more implementation methods of this utility model application, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model 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 application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model application. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model application should be determined by the appended claims.
Claims
1. Electric vehicle floor mat, characterized in that, The electric vehicle floor mat is made of TPE material and is formed by vacuum molding in one piece, including the middle floor mat (1) and the surrounding shell (2); The enclosure shell (2) is seamlessly connected to the middle foot pad (1), and the enclosure shell (2) includes side edges (3) extending along both sides of the middle foot pad (1) and rear edges (4) extending along the rear end of the middle foot pad (1). Both the side edges (3) and the rear edges (4) are flipped away from the upper surface of the middle foot pad (1) to fit the side and rear profile of the electric vehicle pedal. The upper surface of the middle foot pad (1) is provided with multiple sets of streamlined, raised three-dimensional water delivery strips (5); The lower surface of the middle foot pad (1) is provided with multiple sets of three-dimensional reinforcing ribs (11); The middle foot pad (1) is also provided with at least one screw hole protective cover (6).
2. The electric vehicle floor mat according to claim 1, characterized in that, Multiple sets of the three-dimensional water conveyance strips (5) are distributed in parallel or staggered manner to form a guide channel.
3. The electric vehicle floor mat according to claim 2, characterized in that, The three-dimensional reinforcing ribs (11) are distributed in a grid or strip pattern to enhance the structural strength of the foot pad and increase the friction with the electric vehicle pedal.
4. The electric vehicle floor mat according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a front footrest shell (7), which is seamlessly connected to the front end of the middle foot pad (1), and the front footrest shell (7) is flipped away from the lower surface of the middle foot pad (1) to adapt to the front pedal structure of a pedal-equipped vehicle.
5. The electric vehicle floor mat according to claim 4, characterized in that, The front foot tread keel shell (7) includes a keel rib shell (71) and two side foot tread shells (72). The keel rib shell (71) is located in the middle of the front foot tread keel shell (7), and multiple sets of the keel rib shells (71) are distributed in parallel. The two foot-mounted shells (72) are located on both sides of the keel rib shell (71) and smoothly transition with the keel rib shell (71).
6. The electric vehicle floor mat according to claim 5, characterized in that, The front end of the front foot pedal keel shell (7) is also provided with a front inward wrapping edge (73), which is flipped away from the upper surface of the front foot pedal keel shell (7) to fit the outline of the foot pedal mounting area of the bicycle.
7. The electric vehicle floor mat according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the middle foot pad (1) is provided with a front edge (8), the front edge (8) is flipped away from the lower surface of the middle foot pad (1), and the outline of the front edge (8) is adapted to the front outline of the pedal of a vehicle without pedals. The front end of the middle foot pad (1) extends to the front edge of the electric vehicle pedal, and the front edging (8) fits against the side and end face of the front end of the electric vehicle pedal.