A head folding structure

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of folding structure of vehicle head, the folding structure of vehicle head includes first hinged piece, second hinged piece and sliding mechanism;First hinged piece and second hinged piece are set between vehicle head and pedal;The second end of the first hinged piece is hinged with the first end of the second hinged piece, and sliding cavity is equipped in the first hinged piece;The first end of the second hinged piece is equipped with first positioning slot and second positioning slot;The sliding mechanism is slidably arranged in the sliding cavity, the sliding mechanism partially protrudes from the first hinged piece, the protruding portion of the sliding mechanism is embedded in the first positioning slot when first hinged angle, the protruding portion of the sliding mechanism is embedded in the second positioning slot when second hinged angle.In folding or unfolding process main step is to push and move sliding mechanism loose state, fold or unfold to suitable angle, finally push and move sliding mechanism lock state again, the step required for folding and unfolding is less, easy to operate, with good use convenience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of scooter folding technology, and more particularly to a folding structure for the front of the scooter. Background Technology

[0002] A traditional scooter is a bicycle that is propelled by pedaling while standing on pedals. Its main structure includes pedals, a front wheel assembly, a rear wheel assembly, and a handlebar assembly. To increase speed and extend travel, scooters have undergone electrification improvements. These improvements include a motor, battery, and controller, thus replacing pedal assistance with electric power, effectively enhancing the scooter's user experience. As a highly portable mode of transportation, some scooters are foldable, reducing their size for easy indoor storage and transport.

[0003] Many scooters use quick-release mechanisms to fold and unfold, which usually eliminate the need for disassembly tools. However, the quick-release process involves several steps, such as prying out the handlebars, loosening the nuts, flipping the scooter over, tightening the nuts, and prying the handlebars back in. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the technical problem of large positioning tolerance of integrated busbar in the prior art, one of the objectives of this utility model is to provide a folding structure for the front of the vehicle.

[0005] One of the objectives of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A folding structure for the front of a vehicle, the folding structure for the front of a vehicle includes a first hinge, a second hinge, and a sliding mechanism;

[0007] The first and second hinges are located between the front of the vehicle and the pedal;

[0008] The second end of the first hinge member is hinged to the first end of the second hinge member, and the first hinge member is provided with a sliding cavity;

[0009] The first end of the second hinge member is provided with a first positioning groove and a second positioning groove;

[0010] The sliding mechanism is slidably disposed in the sliding cavity, and a portion of the sliding mechanism protrudes from the first hinge member. The protruding portion of the sliding mechanism is embedded in the first positioning groove at the first hinge angle, and the protruding portion of the sliding mechanism is embedded in the second positioning groove at the second hinge angle.

[0011] Optionally, the sliding mechanism includes a slider and a positioning pin, the slider being slidably disposed within the sliding cavity, the positioning pin being disposed on the slider, and the positioning pin protruding from the first hinge member.

[0012] Optionally, the sliding mechanism further includes a toggle member for pushing the slider to move, the toggle member being disposed on the slider and exposed above the first hinge member.

[0013] Optionally, the first side surface of the first hinge member is provided with a first elongated hole;

[0014] The actuating element is located on the first side surface of the first hinge, and the actuating element passes through the first elongated hole and is connected to the slider.

[0015] Optionally, the positioning pin passes through the slider, and both ends of the positioning pin protrude from the first hinge member; or

[0016] The number of positioning pins is two, and the two positioning pins are respectively disposed on both sides of the slider, and both positioning pins protrude from the first hinge.

[0017] Optionally, the two opposite second side surfaces of the first hinge member are provided with second elongated holes;

[0018] The positioning pin protrudes from the first hinge through the second elongated hole.

[0019] Optionally, the positioning pin passes through the slider, both ends of the positioning pin protrude from the first hinge, and the middle of the positioning pin is provided with an annular groove;

[0020] The slider is provided with a positioning block, which is embedded in the annular groove.

[0021] Optionally, the slider is provided with a central groove corresponding to the center of the positioning pin;

[0022] The positioning block is provided in the middle groove.

[0023] Optionally, the folding structure of the front of the vehicle further includes an elastic element connected to the sliding mechanism, the elastic element applying a force to the sliding mechanism to move towards the second end of the first hinge member.

[0024] Optionally, the second hinge member has hinge plates on both sides, the hinge plates have the first positioning groove at the end near the first hinge member, and the hinge plates have the second positioning groove on the side.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0026] In this invention, a sliding mechanism is slidably disposed within the sliding cavity. By sliding the mechanism, the protrusion can slide into and out of the corresponding first and second positioning grooves, thereby locking or releasing the connection. For example, in the active state, when the protrusion slides into the first positioning groove, the first and second hinges are in the unfolded state, and the sliding mechanism locks the connection between the first and second hinges. In the unfolded state, the sliding mechanism can be pushed towards the first end of the first hinge, causing the protrusion to slide out of the first positioning groove. The sliding mechanism no longer locks the connection between the first and second hinges, allowing the first and second hinges to be folded to a suitable angle. Then, the sliding mechanism is pushed towards the second end of the first hinge, causing the protrusion to slide into the second positioning groove. The sliding mechanism locks the connection between the first and second hinges, and the first and second hinges are in the folded state.

[0027] Thus, the main steps in the folding or unfolding process are to push the sliding mechanism to release it, fold or unfold it to the appropriate angle, and finally push the sliding mechanism again to lock it. The folding and unfolding process requires few steps, is simple to operate, and has good ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the folding structure of the scooter's front end according to the present invention.

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the unfolded state of the folding structure of the vehicle front of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the folded state structure of the vehicle front folding structure of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the unfolded state of the folding structure of the vehicle front of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the folded state of the folding structure of the vehicle front of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the folding structure of the vehicle front of this utility model.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0035] 1. First hinge; 11. Sliding cavity; 12. First elongated hole; 13. Second elongated hole;

[0036] 2. Second hinge component; 21. Hinge plate; 211. First positioning groove; 212. Second positioning groove;

[0037] 3. Sliding mechanism; 31. Slider; 311. Positioning block; 312. Intermediate groove; 32. Positioning pin; 321. Annular groove; 33. Actuating element; 331. Finger hole;

[0038] 4. Locomotive;

[0039] 5. Pedal;

[0040] 6. Elastic components;

[0041] 7. Hinge shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The following will refer to the appendices in the embodiments of this application. Figure 1 To be continued Figure 6 The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application are clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0043] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0044] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

[0045] like Figure 1 The diagram shows a folding front end structure, which is a partial structure on a scooter. One part of the folding front end structure is connected to the front end 4, and the other part is connected to the pedals 5.

[0046] For the folding structure of the front of the vehicle, such as Figures 2 to 5As shown, the folding structure of the vehicle front includes a first hinge 1, a second hinge 2, and a sliding mechanism 3. The first hinge 1 and the second hinge 2 are disposed between the vehicle front 4 and the pedal 5, forming a hinge structure between the vehicle front 4 and the pedal 5. Specifically, the first end of the first hinge 1 is connected to the vehicle front 4, and the second end of the second hinge 2 is connected to the pedal 5. The second end of the first hinge 1 is hinged to the first end of the second hinge 2, and the first hinge 1 has a sliding cavity 11. The first end of the second hinge 2 has a first positioning groove 211 and a second positioning groove 212, which are positioning structures for the unfolded and folded states, respectively. The sliding mechanism 3 is slidably disposed in the sliding cavity 11. A portion of the sliding mechanism 3 protrudes from the first hinge 1. The protruding portion of the sliding mechanism 3 is embedded in the first positioning groove 211 at the first hinge angle and embedded in the second positioning groove 212 at the second hinge angle.

[0047] In this invention, the sliding mechanism 3 is slidably disposed in the sliding cavity 11. By sliding the sliding mechanism 3, the protrusion can slide into and out of the corresponding first positioning groove 211 and second positioning groove 212, thereby locking or releasing the connection state. For example, in the use state, the protrusion slides into the first positioning groove 211, the first hinge 1 and the second hinge 2 are in the unfolded state, and the sliding mechanism 3 locks the connection state of the first hinge 1 and the second hinge 2. In the unfolded state, the sliding mechanism 3 can be pushed towards the first end of the first hinge 1, the protrusion slides out of the first positioning groove 211, and the sliding mechanism 3 no longer locks the connection state of the first hinge 1 and the second hinge 2. At this time, the first hinge 1 and the second hinge 2 can be folded to a suitable angle. Then, the sliding mechanism 3 is pushed towards the second end of the first hinge 1, the protrusion slides into the second positioning groove 212, and the sliding mechanism 3 locks the connection state of the first hinge 1 and the second hinge 2, and the first hinge 1 and the second hinge 2 are in the folded state.

[0048] Thus, the main steps in the folding process are to push the sliding mechanism 3 to release it, fold or unfold it to a suitable angle, and finally push the sliding mechanism 3 again to lock it. The folding and unfolding process requires few steps, is simple to operate, and has good ease of use.

[0049] In some specific embodiments of the sliding mechanism 3, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the sliding mechanism 3 includes a slider 31 and a positioning pin 32. The slider 31 is slidably disposed within the sliding cavity 11, and the positioning pin 32 is disposed on the slider 31, protruding from the first hinge member 1. The positioning pin 32 is the aforementioned protrusion, which is a structure for locking the first hinge member 1 and the second hinge member 2.

[0050] In addition, the sliding mechanism 3 also includes a toggle member 33 for pushing the slider 31 to move. The toggle member 33 is disposed on the slider 31 and protrudes from the first hinge member 1. In this way, the toggle member 33 can be used to push the sliding mechanism 3 to move, so that the sliding mechanism 3 located in the first hinge member 1 can move.

[0051] Specifically, the toggle member 33 is provided with a finger-operated hole 331, so that a finger can be inserted into the finger-operated hole 331 to push the toggle member 33 to move, thereby driving the slider 31 to move.

[0052] The first hinge 1, specifically, is in the shape of a square tube or approximately a square tube.

[0053] Regarding the assembly of the actuating element 33, in some embodiments, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the first side surface of the first hinge 1 is provided with a first elongated hole 12. The actuating member 33 is located on the first side surface of the first hinge 1. The actuating member 33 passes through the first elongated hole 12 and is connected to the slider 31. When the slider 31 moves, the actuating member 33 moves along the first elongated hole 12.

[0054] For the positioning pin 32, one positioning pin 32 can be set. When two positioning pins 32 are set, the positioning pin 32 passes through the slider 31, and both ends of the positioning pin 32 protrude from the first hinge member 1. Alternatively, two positioning pins 32 can be set, that is, there are two positioning pins 32, respectively set on both sides of the slider 31, and both positioning pins 32 protrude from the first hinge member 1. Setting two positioning pins 32, or having both ends of the positioning pin 32 protrude from the first hinge member 1, can form a more stable hinge structure.

[0055] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the two opposite second side surfaces of the first hinge member 1 are provided with second elongated holes 13. The positioning pin 32 protrudes from the first hinge member 1 through the second elongated holes 13, and the end of the positioning pin 32 moves within the second elongated holes 13 when the slider 31 moves.

[0056] For locating pin 32, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, specifically, the positioning pin 32 passes through the slider 31, with both ends of the positioning pin 32 protruding from the first hinge member 1, and an annular groove 321 provided in the middle of the positioning pin 32. A positioning block 311 is provided on the slider 31, and the positioning block 311 is embedded in the annular groove 321. To prevent the positioning pin 32 from moving and falling off, in this embodiment, an annular groove 321 is provided in the middle of the positioning pin 32, and a positioning block 311 is also provided on the slider. During assembly, the positioning block 311 is engaged or embedded in the annular groove 321. In this way, the positioning block 311 can be used to limit the position of the positioning pin 32, preventing the positioning pin 32 from moving and falling off.

[0057] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the slider 31 has a central groove 312 corresponding to the middle of the positioning pin 32. The central groove 312 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the positioning pin 32. Of course, the central groove 312 can penetrate the slider 31, and the aforementioned positioning block 311 is provided inside the central groove 312. Specifically, the positioning block 311 can be a spring block, with one end of the elastic block connected to the inner wall of the central groove 312, and the other end extending into the annular groove 321. Preferably, the other end of the elastic block is provided with a groove, and the groove is formed to match the shape of the annular groove 321.

[0058] In some embodiments of the folding front end structure, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the folding structure of the vehicle front also includes an elastic element 6, which is connected to the sliding mechanism 3. The elastic element 6 applies a force to the sliding mechanism 3, causing it to move towards the second end of the first hinge 1. The elastic element 6 is a spring, specifically a compression spring. The force exerted by the elastic element 6 on the sliding mechanism 3 specifically applies a force to the slider 31, allowing the slider 31 to remain close to the second end of the first hinge 1, maintaining the positioning pin 32 embedded in the first or second groove, thus facilitating the maintenance of the unfolded and folded states.

[0059] In some embodiments of the second hinge member 2, the second hinge member 2 includes a connecting plate and hinge plates 21 located on both sides. That is, hinge plates 21 are provided on both sides of the second hinge member 2, and the end of the hinge plate 21 near the first hinge member 1 is provided with a first positioning groove 211, and the side of the hinge plate 21 is provided with a second positioning groove 212. When hinged, the second end of the first hinge member 1 extends between the two hinge plates 21 and is hinged to the two hinge plates 21 through the hinge shaft 7.

[0060] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model. Any non-substantial changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art based on this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

Claims

1. A folding structure for the front of a vehicle, characterized in that, The folding structure of the vehicle front includes a first hinge, a second hinge, and a sliding mechanism; The first and second hinges are located between the front of the vehicle and the pedal; The second end of the first hinge member is hinged to the first end of the second hinge member, and the first hinge member is provided with a sliding cavity; The first end of the second hinge member is provided with a first positioning groove and a second positioning groove; The sliding mechanism is slidably disposed in the sliding cavity, and a portion of the sliding mechanism protrudes from the first hinge member. The protruding portion of the sliding mechanism is embedded in the first positioning groove at the first hinge angle, and the protruding portion of the sliding mechanism is embedded in the second positioning groove at the second hinge angle.

2. The folding structure for the front of the vehicle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding mechanism includes a slider and a positioning pin. The slider is slidably disposed in the sliding cavity, and the positioning pin is disposed on the slider and protrudes from the first hinge member.

3. The folding structure for the front of the vehicle as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The sliding mechanism further includes a toggle member for pushing the slider to move, the toggle member being disposed on the slider and exposed above the first hinge member.

4. The folding structure for the front of the vehicle as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first side surface of the first hinge member is provided with a first elongated hole; The actuating element is located on the first side surface of the first hinge, and the actuating element passes through the first elongated hole and is connected to the slider.

5. The folding structure for the front of the vehicle as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning pin passes through the slider, and both ends of the positioning pin protrude from the first hinge member; or The number of positioning pins is two, and the two positioning pins are respectively disposed on both sides of the slider, and both positioning pins protrude from the first hinge.

6. The folding structure for the front of the vehicle as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first hinge member has a second elongated hole on its two opposite second side surfaces; The positioning pin protrudes from the first hinge through the second elongated hole.

7. The folding structure for the front of the vehicle as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The positioning pin passes through the slider, and both ends of the positioning pin protrude from the first hinge. The middle part of the positioning pin is provided with an annular groove. The slider is provided with a positioning block, which is embedded in the annular groove.

8. The folding structure for the front of the vehicle as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The slider is provided with a central groove corresponding to the middle of the positioning pin; The positioning block is provided in the middle groove.

9. The folding structure for the front of the vehicle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The folding structure of the vehicle front also includes an elastic element, which is connected to the sliding mechanism. The elastic element applies a force to the sliding mechanism to move towards the second end of the first hinge member.

10. The folding structure for the front of the vehicle as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second hinge member has hinge plates on both sides, the hinge plate has a first positioning groove at the end near the first hinge member, and the hinge plate has a second positioning groove on the side.

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