Scooter system

Abstract

This application discloses a scooter system. The scooter system includes a front connector, a rear connector, a side beam, and at least two scooters. Each scooter includes a footboard, a front wheel, a rear wheel, and a side beam. The side beam is connected to the front end of the footboard and the front wheel, and is angled upwards relative to the front end of the footboard. The front connector is connected to the side beam. The rear connector and the rear wheel are both located at the rear end of the footboard. The side beam connects the front connector and the rear connector, thus connecting the at least two scooters into a single unit. By connecting the at least two scooters into a single unit through the front connector, rear connector, and side beam, the carrying capacity of the scooter system is the sum of the carrying capacities of each scooter, indicating a high carrying capacity. Furthermore, the front connector is assembled to the side beam, making the scooter system more stable and less prone to damage during operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to vehicles carrying goods, and more particularly to scooter systems. Background Technology

[0002] Some scooters rely on a single scooter for carrying capacity, resulting in insufficient carrying capacity. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to disclose a scooter system. The scooter system has a high carrying capacity.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this application discloses a scooter system, comprising a front connector, a rear connector, a side beam, and at least two scooters. Each scooter includes a footboard, a front wheel, a rear wheel, and a side beam. The side beam is connected to the front end of the footboard and the front wheel, and is angled upwards relative to the front end of the footboard. The front connector is connected to the side beam; the rear connector and the rear wheel are both located at the rear end of the footboard; the side beam connects the front connector and the rear connector, thereby connecting the at least two scooters as a single unit.

[0005] In some embodiments, the workshop beam includes a front parallel beam and a rear parallel beam, both perpendicular to the pedal; the front parallel beam is connected to the front end connectors on the two scooters; the rear parallel beam is connected to the rear end connectors on the two scooters to connect the scooters in parallel.

[0006] In some embodiments, the workshop beam includes a series beam connected to a front connector on one scooter and a rear connector on another scooter to tandem the scooters.

[0007] In some implementations, each of the scooters includes a processor, and the processors are communicatively connected, with one processor acting as a master processor and the other processors acting as slave processors.

[0008] In some embodiments, the front connectors are symmetrically arranged on opposite sides of the scooter, and the rear connectors are symmetrically arranged as well.

[0009] In some embodiments, the front connector includes a mounting groove, the inclined beam is located within the mounting groove and both ends of the inclined beam extend out of the mounting groove; the scooter also includes a plurality of fasteners, the plurality of fasteners being spaced apart along the length direction of the inclined beam to lock the inclined beam and the front connector.

[0010] In some implementations, the front-end connector is higher than the rear-end connector.

[0011] In some embodiments, the scooter includes a rear connecting beam; the rear connecting beam connects the pedal and the rear wheel; and the rear end connector is disposed on the rear connecting beam.

[0012] In some embodiments, the rear connecting beam is parallel to the pedal.

[0013] In some embodiments, at least one of the front-end connector and the rear-end connector is provided with a connection hole; the workshop beam is inserted into the corresponding connection hole.

[0014] In some embodiments, the connecting hole includes a hole wall inclined in the depth direction of the connecting hole, and the workshop beam includes a mating wall inclined in the depth direction of the connecting hole.

[0015] For the scooter system, since at least two scooters are connected as a whole through a front connector, a rear connector, and a side beam, the carrying capacity of the scooter system is the sum of the carrying capacities of each scooter. This results in a high carrying capacity, meeting the needs of multiple people traveling together. Furthermore, the diagonal beam connects the front wheel and the pedals. As a load-bearing beam, the diagonal beam has high strength, and the front connector is located at a high-strength point. When multiple scooters are assembled, the frame structure formed by the diagonal beam, side beam, and pedals has high strength, making the scooter system more stable and less prone to damage during operation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the basic unit of a scooter, a front connector, and a rear connector as described in this application;

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An enlarged view of part A;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An enlarged view of part B;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first type of scooter system of this application;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the second type of scooter system in this application;

[0021] Figure 6 This is the control flowchart of the scooter system of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0023] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0024] See Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 This application discloses a scooter system. The scooter system includes a front connector 5, a rear connector 6, a chassis beam, and at least two scooters. In this application, one scooter, the front connector 5, and the rear connector 6 constitute a basic unit 10. In other embodiments, one scooter, the front connector 5, and the rear connector 6 may be independent components and not constitute the basic unit 10.

[0025] The following describes the composition of the scooter system using the basic unit 10 as an example.

[0026] The scooter includes a footboard 1, a front wheel 2, a rear wheel 3, and a ramp 4. The footboard 1 serves a load-bearing function, providing a place for the rider to stand, etc. Each scooter also includes a handlebar 9, which is connected to the ramp 4 and the front wheel 2. The shape of the handlebar 9 is not limited; in this application, it includes a handle portion 91 and a connecting portion 92 for connecting the handle portion 91 and the front wheel 2. The ramp 4 is connected to the front end of the footboard 1 and the front wheel 2. The connection between the ramp 4 and the front wheel 2 can be direct or indirect through other components. The ramp 4 is curved upward relative to the front end of the footboard 1. The front end connector 5 is connected to the ramp 4. After connection, the front end connector 5 and the ramp 4 form a single unit, and there is no relative movement between them. The connection between the ramp 4 and the front end connector 5 can be a fixed connection (not detachable after leaving the factory) or a detachable connection (the ramp 4 and the front end connector 5 can be detached after leaving the factory). The front connector 5 is located at the front end of the pedal 1. With reference to the horizontal plane supporting the base unit 10, the front connector 5 being located at the front end of the pedal 1 includes the following situations: a) the projection of the front connector 5 onto the horizontal plane is partially or entirely within the projection of the front end onto the horizontal plane; b) after the inclined beam 4 extends beyond the front end of the pedal 1, the front connector 5 is further forward than the front end of the pedal 1 (with the normal movement direction of the base unit 10 as the forward direction), thus the projection of the front connector 5 onto the horizontal plane is in front of the projection of the front end of the pedal 1 onto the horizontal plane. The rear connector 6 and the rear wheel 3 are located at the rear end of the pedal 1. In this case, the rear connector 6 can be directly connected to the rear end of the pedal 1, or it can be connected to the rear end via other components (such as the rear connecting beam 7 described later).

[0027] The number of basic units 10 depends on the structure of the scooter system to be built, and is not limited to, for example... Figure 4 and Figure 5The two shown indicate that the scooter system comprises at least two scooters. The workshop beam 20 connects the base units 10 into the scooter system; specifically, the workshop beam 20 connects the front connector 5 and the rear connector 6, allowing the at least two scooters to be connected as a whole. The workshop beam 20 can be fixedly connected to the front connector 5 and the rear connector 6, or it can be detachably connected to them. The purpose of the detachable connection is that each base unit 10 (or scooter) can be used individually, or multiple base units 10 can be assembled into the scooter system. Based on the functions of the front connector 5, the rear connector 6, and the workshop beam 20, their structures are not limited to those described in this application. The workshop beam 20 can be multiple independent components as shown, or it can be a frame, such as a rectangular frame. In the case where the workshop beam 20 is a rectangular frame, the rectangular frame can be connected to the front connector 5 and the rear connector 6 via a hook structure or a snap-fit ​​structure, thereby connecting multiple scooters as a whole.

[0028] The scooter may include a battery unit to drive it, or it may be powered by human power without a battery unit. Of course, even when a battery unit is included, the scooter may still be powered by human power. The following describes one operating mode of the scooter system, using a scooter including a battery unit as an example.

[0029] Each of the scooters includes a processor, and the processors are interconnected. One processor acts as the master processor, and the others as slave processors. Correspondingly, the scooters are also divided into master and slave scooters. When multiple basic units 10 are assembled into a scooter system via workshop beams 20, the following can be used: Figure 6 The system operates as shown, where the selected mode is, for example, determining that the multiple basic units 10 are assembled into a scooter system; other modes include not assembling into a scooter system. If the basic units 10 are assembled into a scooter system, one scooter (or one basic unit 10) is selected as the master scooter for driving control. The other scooters (or basic units 10) act as slave scooters, moving with the master scooter. After the journey, the current scooter system structure can be maintained, or it can be reassembled into a scooter system with a different structure. If the current scooter system structure is no longer desired, the mode can be exited, releasing control of the master and slave scooters. To prevent safety issues, the scooter system should exit the connection mode before powering off. The aforementioned scooter includes a processor, with one processor acting as the master processor and the others as slave processors, which facilitates autonomous driving and provides a better user experience.

[0030] As described above, since at least two scooters are connected as a whole via the front connector 5, the rear connector 6, and the workshop beam 20, the carrying capacity of the scooter system is the sum of the carrying capacities of multiple scooters, thus the scooter system has a strong carrying capacity. Furthermore, the diagonal beam 4 connects the front wheel 2 and the pedal 1. Thus, the diagonal beam 4, as a load-bearing beam, has high strength. The front connector 5 is connected to a high-strength component. When multiple scooters are assembled, the frame structure formed by the diagonal beam 4, the workshop beam 20, and the pedal 1 has high strength, making the scooter system more stable during movement and less prone to damage.

[0031] For the basic unit 10 to be assembled into a scooter system, it can be as follows: Figure 4 In that case, they can be arranged in parallel in the first direction (for example, the length direction perpendicular to pedal 1), as follows: Figure 5 In this way, they are arranged in series along the second direction (e.g., along the length of pedal 1). Multiple basic units 10 can also be arranged in parallel along the first direction and in series along the second direction. For example, if the number of basic units is m×n, where m and n are natural numbers, the scooter system can be an m×n array. Of course, the structural form of the scooter system is not limited to an array.

[0032] The following describes the implementation methods of parallel and series connection of scooters.

[0033] See Figure 4 , Figure 4 This can be understood as an array of one row and two columns. The workshop beam 20 includes a front parallel beam 201 and a rear parallel beam 202, both perpendicular to the pedal 1. The front parallel beam 201 is connected to the front end connector 5 on both scooters. Figure 4 In the middle, the front parallel beam 201 connects the front end connectors 5 of each of the adjacent base units 10 at the front end of the scooter system. The rear parallel beam 202 connects to the rear end connectors 6 on both scooters. Figure 4 In this configuration, the rear parallel beam 202 connects the rear connecting pieces 6 of adjacent base units 10 at the rear end of the scooter system. When multiple base units 10 are arranged side-by-side in a direction perpendicular to the pedal 1, the front end and rear end of the scooter system are also the front and rear ends of each base unit 10. In one embodiment, when the scooter system consists of... Figure 5 When the illustrated scooter system is assembled into a larger scooter system in a direction perpendicular to the pedal 1, for example, the base units 10 are arranged in a 2×2 array, with the front end of the scooter system being the front end of the pedal 1 at the very front of each column, and the rear end of the scooter system being the rear end of the pedal 1 at the very rear of each column.

[0034] As described above, since the workshop beam 20 includes a front parallel beam 201 and a rear parallel beam 202 that are both perpendicular to the pedal 1, the front parallel beam 201, the rear parallel beam 202, and the pedal 1 form a roughly rectangular frame, making the structure more stable. Consequently, the scooter system is more stable and less prone to damage.

[0035] See Figure 5 , Figure 5 This can be understood as a two-row, one-column array. The workshop beam 20 includes a series beam 203, which connects to the front connector 5 on one scooter and the rear connector on another scooter to connect the scooters in series. That is, in adjacent base units, the series beam 203 connects the front connector 5 of one base unit 10 and the rear connector 6 of another base unit 10. The series beam 203 can be two independent beams, arranged opposite each other, as shown in the figure. In some cases, the series beam 203 can be a single, integral structure, such as a rectangular frame. Figure 5 The diagram illustrates two basic units 10 (i.e., two scooters) connected in series. In other embodiments, the number of basic units 10 (i.e., scooters) of the scooter system can be a natural number such as 3, 4, 5, etc.

[0036] Combination Figures 4 to 5 It is understood that in various embodiments of this application, the structure of the front connector 5 is the same as that of the rear connector 6, and the structure of the front parallel beam 201 is the same as that of the rear parallel beam 202. In this way, the basic unit 10 has fewer types of parts and is easier to process and manufacture.

[0037] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 Each of the scooters is provided with a front-end connector 5 symmetrically on opposite sides, and a rear-end connector 6 symmetrically on opposite sides. Figure 2 The illustration shows two front-end connectors 5 symmetrically arranged and forming a single unit. In some cases, the front-end connectors 5 can also be separate from each other, just like the rear-end connectors 6, as long as they are symmetrically arranged. Similarly, the symmetrically arranged rear-end connectors 6 can also form a single unit.

[0038] As described above, since the front connector 5 and the rear connector 6 are symmetrically arranged, the front connector 5 of the two basic units has the same height or the rear connector 6 has the same height. In addition, each side of the scooter has the aforementioned front connector 5 and rear connector 6, which makes it easier for each basic unit 10 to be assembled into a whole through the workshop beam 20. For example, it is easier for the front connector 5 on the left side of one basic unit 10 to be connected to the front connector 5 on the right side of another adjacent basic unit 10, and for the rear connector 6 on the left side of one basic unit 10 to be connected to the rear connector 6 on the right side of another adjacent basic unit.

[0039] See Figure 2 The two front-end connectors 5 are integrally formed, so that the mounting slots of the two front-end connectors 5 combine to form a large mounting slot 51. The inclined beam 4 is located within this large mounting slot 51 and extends out of it. Of course, if the two front-end connectors 5 are not integrally formed, each front-end connector 5 is provided with the mounting slot 51 for assembly with the inclined beam 4. The inclined beam 4 is still located within the mounting slot 51 and extends out of it. The scooter system also includes a plurality of fasteners 8, which are spaced apart along the length of the inclined beam 4 to lock the inclined beam 4 and the front-end connectors 5. The structure of the fasteners 8 is not limited; for example, the fasteners 8 can be bolts, etc.

[0040] As described above, with the inclined beam 4 located in the mounting groove 51, and the fasteners 8 spaced along the length of the inclined beam 4, the inclined beam 4 and the front connector 5 are locked together. With multiple locking positions, the inclined beam 4 and the front connector 5 are firmly connected, thus ensuring the stability of the scooter system during movement.

[0041] See Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 5 The scooter system includes a rear connecting beam 7. The rear connecting beam 7 connects the pedal 1 and the rear wheel 3. In this embodiment, the rear connecting beam 7 is arranged side by side with the pedal 1. The rear connecting member 6 is disposed on the rear connecting beam 7. Here, the rear connecting member 6 can be installed on the rear connecting beam 7 by a mounting component (such as a connecting bolt 61), or the rear connecting member 6 and the rear connecting beam 7 can be integrally formed.

[0042] As described above, the rear connecting beam 7 connects the pedal 1 and the rear wheel 3, and is the load-bearing beam of the base unit 10. The rear connecting piece 6 located on the rear connecting beam 7 ensures strength, prevents damage to the base unit 10, and provides greater stability during movement.

[0043] See Figures 2 to 5 The front-end connector 5 is higher than the rear-end connector 6. How it is higher can be determined by… Figure 4 The pedal 1 shown is used as a reference point for comparison. Figure 4 The positions of the front parallel beam 201 and the rear parallel beam 202 relative to the pedal 1 can be obtained; alternatively, they can be determined by... Figure 5 In this case, the rear end of the tandem beam 203 is curved upwards relative to the front end of the tandem beam 203. Figures 3 to 5 In this configuration, the rear connecting beam 7 can be parallel to the pedal 1. Thus, by connecting the rear wheel 3 and the pedal 1 with the rear connecting beam 7, it is convenient for a person to stand on the pedal 1 and for the pedal 1 and rear wheel 3 to be connected. Of course, the rear connecting beam 7 may not be parallel to the pedal 1, etc.

[0044] As described above, since the front connector 5 is higher than the rear connector 6, and the front connector 5 is assembled on the inclined beam 4, which is tilted upward relative to the pedal 1, when multiple basic units 10 are connected to form a scooter system via the workshop beam 20 described later, the workshop beam 20 and the pedal 1 form a three-dimensional frame, thereby making the scooter system stronger and more stable.

[0045] In other embodiments, the front connector 5 is higher than the rear connector 6, and the rear connecting beam 7 connects the pedal 1 and the rear wheel, and the rear connector 6 is disposed on the rear connecting beam 7.

[0046] See Figure 2 and Figure 3 Both the front-end connector 5 and the rear-end connector 6 are provided with connection holes 52. Those skilled in the art will understand that as long as at least one of the front-end connector 5 and the rear-end connector 6 has a connection hole 52, the other front-end connector 5 or rear-end connector 6 without a connection hole 52 can be connected to the workshop beam 20 through other structures. The workshop beam 20 is inserted into the corresponding connection hole 52. After the workshop beam 20 is inserted into the connection hole 52, it can be locked by passing a pin through it, or the workshop beam 20 can be simply inserted into the connection hole 52 without a pin.

[0047] As described above, by inserting the workshop beam 20 into the corresponding connection hole 52, the base unit 10 can be easily assembled into a scooter system via the workshop beam 20.

[0048] See also Figure 2 and Figure 3 The connecting hole 52 includes a hole wall 521 inclined in the depth direction of the connecting hole 52. Although Figure 2 and Figure 3 Only one side of the inclined hole wall 521 is shown; however, the number of inclined hole walls 521 is not limited to this. The workshop beam 20 includes a mating wall. Although the shape of the mating wall is not marked, its shape can be deduced from the shape of the hole wall 521. The mating wall is inclined in the depth direction of the connecting hole 52.

[0049] As described above, both the hole wall 521 and the mating wall are inclined. The guiding effect of the inclined mating surface makes it easier for the workshop beam 20 to be inserted into the corresponding connecting hole 52. Furthermore, the inclined hole wall 521 and the mating wall, forming a wedge-shaped structure when the workshop beam 20 is inserted into the connecting hole 52, also helps to enhance the strength of the scooter system.

[0050] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A scooter system, characterized in that, The scooter system includes a front connector, a rear connector, a vehicle beam, and at least two scooters, wherein: The scooter includes a pedal, a front wheel, a rear wheel, and a ramp. The ramp is connected to the front end of the pedal and the front wheel, and is curved upward relative to the front end of the pedal. The front connector is connected to the inclined beam; the rear connector and the rear wheel are both located at the rear end of the pedal; the workshop beam connects the front connector and the rear connector so that the at least two scooters are connected as a whole.

2. The scooter system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The workshop beam includes a front parallel beam and a rear parallel beam, both perpendicular to the pedal; the front parallel beam is connected to the front end connector on the two scooters; the rear parallel beam is connected to the rear end connector on the two scooters to connect the scooters in parallel. And / or, the workshop beam includes a series beam connected to a front connector on one scooter and a rear connector on another scooter to tandem the scooters.

3. The scooter system according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the scooters includes a processor, and the processors are communicatively connected, with one processor acting as a master processor and the other processors acting as slave processors.

4. The scooter system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scooter has front-end connectors symmetrically arranged on opposite sides, and rear-end connectors symmetrically arranged as well.

5. The scooter system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front connector includes a mounting groove, the inclined beam is located in the mounting groove and both ends of the inclined beam extend out of the mounting groove; the scooter also includes a plurality of fasteners, which are spaced apart along the length of the inclined beam to lock the inclined beam and the front connector.

6. The scooter system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front-end connector is higher than the rear-end connector.

7. The scooter system according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that, The scooter includes a rear connecting beam; the rear connecting beam connects the pedal and the rear wheel; the rear end connector is disposed on the rear connecting beam.

8. The scooter system according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rear connecting beam is parallel to the pedal.

9. The scooter system according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one of the front-end connector and the rear-end connector is provided with a connection hole; the workshop beam is inserted into the corresponding connection hole.

10. The scooter system according to claim 9, characterized in that, The connecting hole includes a hole wall inclined in the depth direction of the connecting hole, and the workshop beam includes a mating wall that is inclined in the depth direction of the connecting hole.

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