Foldable electric camper van that can carry people

DE202025104029U1Active Publication Date: 2025-09-04TMZ OUTDOOR PROD GMBH
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Application Number
DE202025104029
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Utility models
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Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2025-09-04
Estimated Expiration
2035-07-31

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Abstract

A foldable electric camping car capable of carrying people, comprising a folding car body (10), the folding car body (10) having a front frame (11), a rear frame (12), a floor frame (13) and side frames (14), and further comprising: an electric drive system (30) comprising a battery and main board control box (31), drive wheels (32) and a control terminal (33), at least one seat device (40) rotatably connected to the front frame (11) or the rear frame (12) of the folding trolley body (10), a directional control system (50).
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of camping cars, and more particularly to a foldable electric camping car that can transport people. BACKGROUND

[0002] A camper van is a foldable and towable vehicle widely used for transporting items due to its ease of use and convenient storage. It is now often used for outdoor activities or short-distance transportation. However, most current camper vans can only be towed by human power. For weak people, when carrying heavy loads, or on rough terrain, transportation is still difficult and laborious, greatly affecting the user experience. Furthermore, such camper vans do not have the function of carrying people, which causes users to feel fatigued and the driving experience is impaired after prolonged use.

[0003] Therefore, it is urgently necessary to design a tool trolley that can assist in transport and enables people to easily transport objects, thus addressing one or more deficiencies in the state of the art. SUMMARY

[0004] In light of the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a foldable electric camper that can carry passengers. To improve labor-saving performance during use, the camper is upgraded from the original manual pull to electric propulsion and can also carry passengers, making it easy and convenient for users to use.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention is achieved by the following technical solution: A foldable electric camping car capable of carrying people, comprising a foldable car body, the foldable car body including a front frame, a rear frame, a floor frame, and side frames, and further comprising: - an electric drive system comprising a battery and main board control box, drive wheels and a control terminal, - at least one seat device rotatably connected to the front frame or the rear frame of the folding stroller body, - a directional control system.

[0006] Furthermore, the seat device comprises a seat frame, one end of the seat frame is rotatably connected to the upper end of the front frame or the rear frame of the folding cart body, the other end of the seat frame is rotatably connected to support members, each of the side frames is provided with support columns, and the support members are carried on the support columns, so that the seat device forms a stable support together with the side frames of the folding cart body.

[0007] Furthermore, two seating devices are arranged and each rotatably connected to the front frame and the rear frame.

[0008] Furthermore, both sides of the folding stroller body are equipped with at least two pedals.

[0009] The directional control system further comprises front casters, front caster supports, a coaxial integrated steering module, a front handle telescopic rod, a handle, and a pull ring, wherein the front caster supports are rotatably connected to the front casters, the front caster supports are rotatably connected to the front handle telescopic rod via the coaxial integrated steering module, the upper end of the front handle telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the handle and the pull ring, and the handle is fixedly connected to the control end point of the electric drive system.

[0010] The coaxial integrated steering module here implements the synchronous steering of the two front casters. Specifically, the coaxial integrated steering module includes a first transmission rod and a second transmission rod. The upper part of the first transmission rod is provided with a first rotating shaft and a first shaft sleeve. The upper part of each front caster support is provided with a second rotating shaft and a second shaft sleeve. One end of the first transmission rod is connected to the lower end of the front handle telescopic rod. The other end of the first transmission rod is rotatably connected to the middle part of the second transmission rod. Both ends of the second transmission rod are respectively rotatably connected to the front caster supports. The first shaft sleeve and the second shaft sleeve are welded and fixed to the front frame.

[0011] Furthermore, a U-shaped reinforcement protection bar is arranged between the two front caster supports, which not only plays a role of reinforcement and support, but also provides protection for the front of the trolley body.

[0012] Furthermore, the front frame of the folding cart body is provided with a spring pin, and the front handle telescopic rod is fixed to the folding cart body by the spring pin.

[0013] Furthermore, the drive wheels are rotatably connected to both sides of the bottom of the rear frame of the folding stroller body.

[0014] Furthermore, the battery and main board control box is electrically connected to the drive wheels, and the battery and main board control box is attached to the floor frame.

[0015] Furthermore, the control terminal of the electric drive system is connected to the battery and main board control box via Bluetooth or electrically.

[0016] Furthermore, the folding stroller body is covered with a fabric cover, and the seat frame is covered with a seat cushion.

[0017] Compared to the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and positive effects: (1) The electric camper of the present invention implements the function of electric propulsion and can be easily pulled and used by turning on a switch for electric propulsion, which provides very high convenience for users. (2) Due to the arrangement of the two seating devices, users can sit astride the seats with their feet placed on the pedals on both sides, and then turn on the electric drive switch to achieve more effortless cargo transportation during the ride by only holding the handle with their hand to control the direction, which makes the ride more pleasant and comfortable. (3) The directional control system performs synchronous steering of the two front casters, which offers extremely high operating comfort. (4) The electric camper van can be folded for storage when not in use, saving space for storage and transportation.

[0018] In summary, the electric camper van of the present invention can transport both objects and people and also has the function of electric propulsion, which provides an excellent experience for users.

[0019] By reading the detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings, further features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The present invention will be further described below in connection with drawings and embodiments. In the figures, Fig. 1 is an integral structural schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of a foldable electric camping car capable of carrying persons according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is an integral structural schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of a foldable electric camping car capable of carrying persons according to the present invention, Fig. 3 is an integral structural schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of a foldable electric camping car capable of carrying persons according to the present invention (with the fabric cover removed), Fig. 4 is a side view of a specific embodiment of a foldable electric camping car capable of carrying persons according to the present invention, Fig. 5 is a structural schematic diagram of a portion of the directional control system of a specific embodiment of a foldable electric camper van capable of carrying people according to the present invention, Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a folded state of a specific embodiment of a foldable electric camper van capable of carrying people according to the present invention. Reference symbols in the figures and description: 10 folding trolley bodies 11 front frame 12 rear frame 13 floor frames 14 side frames 20 fabric cover 30 electric drive system 31 Battery and main board control box 32 drive wheel 33 Control terminal 40 Seating device 41 seat frame 42 Support element 43 Support column 44 seat cushions 45 Pedal 50 Directional control system 51 front swivel castor 52 front castor support 53 coaxial integrated steering module 531 first transmission rod 532 second transmission rod 533 first rotating shaft 534 first shaft sleeve 535 second rotating shaft 536 second shaft sleeve 537 Reinforcement protection bar 54 Foregrip telescopic rod 55 handle 56 Pull ring 57 spring pin DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] To further clarify the purpose, technical solution, and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be described in detail below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the embodiments described herein are used only to explain the present invention and do not limit the present invention.

[0022] The Fig. 1 to 4 show a specific embodiment of a foldable electric camping car capable of carrying people of the present invention, comprising a folding car body 10, the folding car body 10 being covered with a fabric cover 20, the folding car body 10 having a front frame 11, a rear frame 12, a bottom frame 13, and side frames 14, and also including an electric drive system 30, seating devices 40, and a directional control system 50, and the electric drive system 30 including a battery and main board control box 31, drive wheels 32, and a control terminal 33, and two seating devices 40 are arranged and rotatably connected to the front frame 11 and the rear frame 12 of the folding car body, respectively.

[0023] As in the Fig. As shown in Figures 2 to 4, each of the seat devices 40 includes a seat frame 41. One end of the seat frame 41 is rotatably connected to the upper end of the front frame 11 or the rear frame 12 of the folding cart body. The other end of the seat frame 41 is rotatably connected to the support members 42. Each of the side frames 14 is provided with support columns 43, and the support members 42 are supported on the support columns 43, so that the seat devices, together with the side frames 14 of the folding cart body, form a stable support. Each of the side frames 41 is covered with a seat cushion 44. Both sides of the folding cart body 10 are each provided with two pedals 45.

[0024] Specifically, when the electric camper is not intended to carry passengers, the seat frames 41 are rotatably mounted at the front and rear of the camper body. When the electric camper is intended to carry passengers, the seat frames 41 are rotated into the camper body, the support members 42 are supported on the support columns 43 to form two seats. Users can sit astride the seats one behind the other, with their feet placed on the pedals on both sides. With electric propulsion, users no longer have to pull heavily. The electric camper can carry both items and people, making a ride even more enjoyable and convenient.

[0025] As in Fig. 5, the directional control system 50 includes front casters 51, front caster supports 52, a coaxial integrated steering module 53, a front handle telescopic rod 54, a handle 55, and a pull ring 56. The front caster supports 52 are rotatably connected to the front casters 51, the front caster supports 52 are connected to the coaxial integrated steering module 53 and rotatably connected to the front handle telescopic rod 54 via the coaxial integrated steering module 53. The upper end of the front handle telescopic rod 54 is fixedly connected to the handle 55 and the pull ring 56, and the handle 55 is fixedly connected to the control terminal 33 of the electric drive system.

[0026] The coaxial integrated steering module 53 implements the synchronous steering of the two front steering rollers 51. Specifically, the coaxial integrated steering module 53 includes a first transmission rod 531 and a second transmission rod 532. The upper part of the first transmission rod 531 is provided with a first rotary shaft 533 and a first shaft sleeve 534. The upper surface of each of the front steering roller supports 52 is provided with a second rotary shaft 535 and a second shaft sleeve 536. One end of the first transmission rod 531 is connected to the lower end of the front handle telescopic rod 54. The other end of the first transmission rod 531 is rotatably connected to the middle part of the second transmission rod 532. Both ends of the second transmission rod 532 are respectively rotatably connected to the front roller supports 52. The first shaft sleeve 534 and the second shaft sleeve 536 are welded and fixed to the front frame 11.A U-shaped reinforcement protection bar 537 is arranged between the two front caster supports 52, which not only has a reinforcement and support function but also provides protection for the front of the trolley body.

[0027] Specifically, the rotation of the front handle telescopic rod 54 during steering drives the first transmission rod 531 to rotate around the first rotary shaft 533, the first transmission rod 531 drives the second transmission rod 532 to move, the second transmission rod 532 simultaneously drives the front caster brackets 52 at both ends to rotate around the respective second shaft sleeves 536, the two front caster brackets 52 each drive the two front caster wheels 51 to swing in the same direction at the same time to achieve synchronous steering, and the first shaft sleeve 534 and the second shaft sleeve 536 play a supporting role during steering.

[0028] The front frame 11 of the folding cart body 10 is provided with a spring pin 57, and the front handle telescopic rod 54 is connected and fixed to the folding cart body 10 by the spring pin 57. Specifically, when the electric camping cart is carrying passengers, the front handle telescopic rod 54 is fixed to the spring pin 57, and the user only needs to hold the handle 55 with their hand to control the direction. When the electric camping cart is not carrying passengers, the user can hold the pull ring 56 with their hand to pull the cart body. At this time, the front handle telescopic rod 54 is decoupled from the spring pin 57.

[0029] The drive wheels 32 are rotatably connected to both sides of the bottom of the rear frame 12 of the folding cart body. The battery and main board control box 31 is electrically connected to the drive wheels 32, and the battery and main board control box 31 is attached to the bottom frame 13. The control terminal 33 of the electric drive system is connected to the battery and main board control box 31 via Bluetooth or electrically.

[0030] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 6, the entire electric camper van can be folded, reducing the space required for transport or storage.

[0031] The electric camper of the present invention features electric propulsion and can transport both items and people, saving time and effort and providing an excellent user experience. The arrangement of two seating devices allows two people to sit simultaneously. Users can sit astride the seats with their feet on the pedals on both sides. Then, turn on the electric propulsion switch and hold the handle with their hands to control the direction of travel. Tandem riding makes the ride more enjoyable.

[0032] Finally, it should be noted that the embodiments described above are used only to describe the technical solution of the present invention, and not to limit it. Although the present invention is described in detail by reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solution shown in each of the above embodiments may be further modified, or some of its technical features may be substituted. However, these modifications or substitutions do not allow the essence of the respective technical solution to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

[1] A foldable electric camping car capable of carrying people, comprising a folding car body (10), the folding car body (10) having a front frame (11), a rear frame (12), a bottom frame (13) and side frames (14), and further comprising: an electric drive system (30) comprising a battery and main board control box (31), drive wheels (32) and a control terminal (33), at least one seat device (40) rotatably connected to the front frame (11) or the rear frame (12) of the folding trolley body (10), a directional control system (50). [2] A foldable electric camping car capable of carrying people according to claim 1, wherein the seat device (40) comprises a seat frame (41), one end of the seat frame (41) is rotatably connected to the upper end of the front frame (11) or the rear frame (12) of the folding car body (10), the other end of the seat frame (41) is rotatably connected to support members (42), each of the side frames (14) is provided with support columns (43), and the support members (42) are supported on the support columns (43), so that the seat device (40) forms a stable support together with the side frames (14) of the folding car body (10). [3] A foldable electric camping car capable of carrying persons according to claim 2, wherein two seat devices (40) are arranged and are each rotatably connected to the front frame (11) and the rear frame (12). [4] A foldable electric camping car capable of carrying persons according to claim 2, wherein both sides of the folding car body (10) are each provided with at least two pedals (45). [5] A foldable electric camper van capable of carrying people according to claim 1, wherein the directional control system (50) comprises front casters (51), front caster supports (52), a coaxial integrated steering module (53), a front handle telescopic rod (54), a handle (55), and a pull ring (56), wherein the front caster supports (52) are rotatably connected to the front casters (51), the front caster supports (52) are rotatably connected to the front handle telescopic rod (54) via the coaxial integrated steering module (53), the upper end of the front handle telescopic rod (54) is fixedly connected to the handle (55) and the pull ring (56), and the handle (55) is fixedly connected to the control terminal (33) of the electric drive system (30). [6] A foldable electric camper capable of carrying people according to claim 5, wherein the coaxial integrated steering module (53) comprises a first transmission rod (531) and a second transmission rod (532), the upper part of the first transmission rod (531) is provided with a first rotary shaft (533) and a first shaft sleeve (534), the upper surface of each front caster support (52) is provided with a second rotary shaft (535) and a second shaft sleeve (536), one end of the first transmission rod (531) is connected to the lower end of the front handle telescopic rod (54), the other end of the first transmission rod (531) is rotatably connected to the middle part of the second transmission rod (532), both ends of the second transmission rod (532) are rotatably connected to the front caster supports (52), respectively.the first shaft sleeve (534) and the second shaft sleeve (536) are welded to and fixed to the front frame (11) and a reinforcement protection bar (537) is arranged between the two front castor supports (52). [7] A foldable electric camping car capable of carrying people according to claim 5, wherein the front frame (11) of the folding car body (10) is provided with a spring pin (57), and the front handle telescopic rod is fixed to the folding car body (10) by the spring pin (57). [8] A foldable electric camping car capable of carrying people according to claim 1, wherein the drive wheels (32) are rotatably connected to both sides of the bottom of the rear frame (12) of the folding car body (10), the battery and main board control box (31) is electrically connected to the drive wheels (32), and the battery and main board control box (31) is fixed to the bottom frame (13). [9] A foldable electric camper van capable of carrying people according to claim 1, wherein the control terminal (33) of the electric drive system (30) is connected to the battery and main board control box (31) via Bluetooth or electrically. [10] A foldable electric camping car capable of carrying people according to claim 2, wherein the folding car body (10) is covered with a fabric cover (20) and the seat frame (41) is covered with a seat cushion (44).