Footrest and motorcycle

Abstract

The invention relates to a footrest (10, 110) for a vehicle (12), wherein the footrest (10, 110) comprises: a footrest base element (14, 114), which defines a first footrest base surface (16, 116) and can be coupled or is coupled to a vehicle (12), and a foot support element (18, 118), which has at least two foot support surfaces (20, 120, 22, 122), wherein the footrest base element (14, 114) supports the foot support element (18, 118), and the foot support element (18, 118) can be moved in order to change a foot support surface (20, 120, 22, 122).

Description

[0001] - 1 - KTM AG

[0002] Footrest and motorcycle

[0003] The present invention relates to a footrest for vehicles. In particular, the present invention relates to a footrest with a footrest base element that defines a footrest base surface and can be coupled to or is coupled to a vehicle.

[0004] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a motorcycle with at least one such footrest.

[0005] Footrests have different requirements due to varying operating conditions. For on-road use, footrests must primarily offer comfort and stability, as they are designed for long journeys on asphalt. They should provide vibration damping to reduce fatigue, for example, and are often rubberized to ensure a firm grip in a wide range of weather conditions.

[0006] Off-road footpegs, on the other hand, must be robust and durable, providing sufficient support and grip on uneven and often slippery terrain. They typically have an aggressive surface, often with serrations, to maximize grip even in mud or wet conditions. Therefore, choosing the right footpeg depends heavily on the intended use.

[0007] For off-road motorcycles, the characteristics of both types of footpegs are particularly relevant because these motorcycles are frequently used both on and off-road. Therefore, the footpegs must strike a balance between the demands of on-road and off-road riding. This combination of characteristics makes choosing the right footpegs for off-road motorcycles challenging, as they must meet the requirements of both on-road and off-road use.

[0008] One object of the present invention is to provide a footrest that can be quickly and easily adapted to different operating conditions.

[0009] This problem is solved according to the invention by a footrest having the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention can be found in the dependent claims.

[0010] According to the invention, a footrest for a vehicle is provided, which includes a footrest base element. The footrest base element defines a

[0011] KTM-20983-P-WO - 2 - KTM AG

[0012] The footrest base is attachable to or can be coupled to the vehicle. The footrest also includes a foot support element with at least two foot support surfaces. The footrest base element supports the foot support element, which is movable to change the position of one of the foot support surfaces.

[0013] This type of footrest allows for adjustment to different operating conditions by changing the foot contact surface. This makes it possible to provide a footrest that can be quickly and easily adapted for both off-road and on-road use.

[0014] The vehicle can be designed as a motorcycle, for example as an off-road motorcycle, as a scooter, as a moped, as a quad, as an ATV, as a trike or as any other vehicle with footrests that a specialist deems appropriate.

[0015] The footrest base element can have a vehicle interface for coupling with the vehicle. The footrest base element can be movably connected to the vehicle via the vehicle interface, for example, by swiveling or folding it. Alternatively, the footrest base element can also be rigidly coupled to the vehicle via the vehicle interface.

[0016] The footrest base surface can form an additional foot support surface. However, the footrest base surface can also be designed and / or arranged such that it is not itself part of a foot support surface. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the footrest base surface, together with one of the foot support surfaces of the foot support element, can form a foot support surface of the footrest. However, it is also possible that one of the foot support surfaces of the foot support element forms the foot support surface, depending on the position of the foot support element on the footrest base element.

[0017] The footrest element can rest on the footrest base element, at least in the usage positions of the footrest surfaces. A usage position of the footrest surfaces can be understood as a position of the footrest element on the footrest base element in which one of the footrest surfaces can be used by the driver and / or passenger of the vehicle as a footrest. The footrest element can be arranged on the footrest base element, at least in these usage positions.

[0018] KTM-20983-P-WO - 3 - KTM AG

[0019] The footrest base element can have a receptacle for the footrest element, in which the footrest element can be arranged in the various operating positions. In these positions, the footrest element can be surrounded by the footrest base element and, at least to a large extent, by the footrest base surface, at least when viewed in a direction perpendicular to a principal extension plane of the footrest element. The principal extension plane can be the plane in which the longitudinal axis of the footrest base element lies. The footrest base element can have a frame that can at least partially define the receptacle for the footrest element. The frame can, for example, be formed from four interconnected and preferably one-piece frame sides. The frame can have at least one reinforcing element, such as a reinforcing rib, that connects opposite frame sides.

[0020] According to a further development of the invention, the foot support surface can be changed depending on the position of the foot support element on the footrest base element. For example, a movement of the foot support element can switch between at least two foot support surfaces, i.e., the foot support surface on which the rider places their foot can be changed by the movement. Within the scope of the invention, it can be provided that the foot support element has more than two foot support surfaces, for example, three, four, or more than four foot support surfaces.

[0021] A first side of the footrest element can be at least partially configured as a first foot support surface, and a second side of the footrest element can be at least partially configured as a second foot support surface. This allows for a footrest element with multiple foot support surfaces, between which users can quickly and easily switch. To change the foot support surface, the footrest element can be moved and the desired surface selected. The first and second sides can be oriented opposite each other on the footrest element. The footrest element can have four sides, three sides, or more than four sides. The footrest element can be essentially cuboid in shape.

[0022] According to a further development of the invention, the first footrest surface and the second footrest surface can differ in at least one property. This allows footrest surfaces to be provided that are adapted to different operating conditions. This enables a driver or passenger of the vehicle to quickly and easily switch between the footrest surfaces to adjust the footrest for

[0023] KTM-20983-P-WO - 4 - KTM AG to adapt to different applications. The property can be a surface characteristic such as a profile, surface material, surface hardness, surface size, or the like. The profile can be a studded profile, a serrated profile, a herringbone profile, a grooved profile, a lug profile, a lamellar profile, a combination of these, or the like. The first contact surface can be at least partially metallic with a serrated profile, and the second contact surface can be a rubberized surface with a grooved profile. The first contact surface can have a rib with a serrated or toothed profile.

[0024] The first and second foot support surfaces can have different heights relative to the footrest base surface in the various usage positions. This allows for height adjustment of the footrest support surface, enabling it to be adapted for different applications. The heights can be measured perpendicular to a main extension plane of the footrest base surface. According to one embodiment of the invention, the height difference could be 5 mm or 10 mm, or between 15 mm and 20 mm. Alternatively, other height differences are also possible.

[0025] In one embodiment of the invention, the footrest element can be movably connected to the footrest base element. This secures the footrest element against loss. The footrest element can be connected to the footrest base element both when moving to change the footrest surface and in the operating positions of the two footrest surfaces. In the operating positions, the footrest element can be connected to the footrest base element in such a way that it is immovably connected to the footrest base element, i.e., the movement of the footrest base element is blocked or "disabled" in the operating positions. Alternatively, the footrest element can also be connected to the footrest base element only in the operating positions, so that the footrest element can be detached from the footrest base element, moved, and then reconnected to the footrest base element to change the footrest surface.

[0026] According to a further development of the invention, the footrest can have a movement unit that allows at least one movement of the foot support element to change or modify the foot support surface. The movement unit can pivotally mount the foot support element on the footrest base element about a pivot axis.

[0027] KTM-20983-P-WO - 5 - KTM AG

[0028] The pivot axis can run at least essentially perpendicular to the main extension axis or longitudinal axis of the foot support element.

[0029] The motion unit can have at least one first bearing unit for the footrest element, which allows at least one pivoting of the footrest element relative to the footrest base element about the pivot axis. The bearing unit has at least one first bearing element arranged on the footrest base element. The first bearing element can, for example, be designed as a bearing bore. The bearing unit can have at least one second bearing element, which can be configured to interact with the first bearing element to allow the footrest element to pivot relative to the footrest base element about the pivot axis. The second bearing element can, for example, be designed as a bearing pin or the like. For example, the second bearing element, designed as a bearing pin, can be arranged in the first bearing element, designed as a bearing bore, in a rotationally fixed or rotatable manner with respect to the pivot axis.The second bearing element, for example the bearing pin, can be attached to the footrest base element.

[0030] The motion unit can have a bearing body. The second bearing element can be rotatably or non-rotatably connected to the bearing body of the motion unit about the pivot axis, or it can be formed integrally with it. In other words, the second bearing element can be part of the bearing body. The foot support element can be arranged on the bearing body.

[0031] The footrest element can be connected to the footrest base element via the movement unit. The pivot axis can be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the footrest element. In the operating positions of the footrest surfaces, the footrest surfaces can be parallel to the footrest base surface. By pivoting the footrest element relative to the footrest base element, the footrest element can be released from or moved into an operating position. By pivoting around the pivot axis, the footrest element can be lifted or unfolded from the footrest base element and moved into the changeover position, in which the footrest surfaces can be changed.

[0032] The movement unit may include a return unit. The return unit may be configured to pre-tension the footrest element into one of the operating positions. When the footrest element is moved from its operating position to change the footrest surface, the return unit may apply a restoring force in the direction of the operating positions. The return unit may, for this purpose, include at least one spring element.

[0033] KTM-20983-P-WO - 6 - KTM AG. The at least one spring element can be connected to the bearing body and / or the footrest base element. The return unit can be arranged on the bearing unit.

[0034] The motion unit can be located at an end of the footrest base element facing away from the vehicle interface. In other words, the motion unit can be located at a free end of the footrest base element. Alternatively, the motion unit can also be located at the end of the footrest base element where the vehicle interface is located.

[0035] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the footrest element can be rotatable about a pivot axis relative to the footrest base element via the movement unit. Thus, the footrest surface can be changed quickly and easily by rotating the footrest element.

[0036] The motion unit can include a further (second) bearing unit for the footrest element. This bearing unit can enable at least one rotational movement of the footrest element relative to the footrest base element about the axis of rotation. The bearing body can also be assigned to this further bearing unit. For example, the bearing body can include a first further bearing element, designed as a bearing bore or the like. This further bearing unit can include at least one second further bearing element. The second further bearing element can be configured to interact with the first further bearing element to enable the rotational movement of the footrest element relative to the footrest base element about the axis of rotation.

[0037] In embodiments according to the invention, the movement unit can include a screw to provide the rotational mobility of the foot support element. The screw can be designed and arranged such that the rotational movement of the foot support element about the axis of rotation can be provided. The screw can form the second additional bearing element.

[0038] In embodiments according to the invention, the motion unit can have a projection to provide the rotational mobility of the foot support element. The projection can be in the form of a pin. The projection can be designed and arranged such that the rotational movement of the foot support element about the axis of rotation can be provided. The projection can form the second bearing element. The projection can be designed as a bearing pin.

[0039] KTM-20983-P-WO - 7 - KTM AG

[0040] The additional bearing unit can include a third bearing element. This third bearing element can form a receptacle for the screw. The third bearing element can be arranged on the base support element. The screw or projection can interact with the receptacle to allow the base support element to rotate about its axis of rotation. The third bearing element can be formed by the base support element or at least rigidly connected to it.

[0041] The projection or screw can be attached to the bearing body. For example, the screw can be bolted to the bearing body. The bearing body can, for instance, have a threaded opening for this purpose. The projection can be located on the base support element and rotatably mounted on the bearing body. The projection can, for example, extend through the bearing body and be rotatably attached to the bearing body at its free end by means of a retaining ring. The projection can be formed integrally with the base support element, in which case the projection can be rotatably connected to the bearing body about the axis of rotation.

[0042] The axis of rotation can be at least substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis. The axis of rotation and the pivot axis can lie in a common plane or span a common plane. The axis of rotation and the pivot axis can each lie in a plane that differs from each other. The axis of rotation can be parallel to the longitudinal axis of the footrest base element and / or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the foot support element.

[0043] For example, the footrest element can be pivoted from a usage position around the pivot axis and rotated around the pivot axis into a position raised by the footrest base element. In this position, the footrest surface can be changed, for example, by rotating it 180° around the pivot axis. This rotation allows switching between the first footrest surface on the first side and the second footrest surface on the second side of the footrest element. After rotating around the pivot axis, the footrest element can be moved back into one of the usage positions by pivoting it around the pivot axis.

[0044] Changing the footrest surfaces on the footrest element can be done without tools. The footrest surfaces can be changed by the rider while standing on the motorcycle. The rider must

[0045] KTM-20983-P-WO - 8 - KTM AG accordingly only stop briefly to change from an on-road configuration to an off-road configuration of the footrest.

[0046] The footrest element can be designed such that the axis of rotation passes through it at predetermined distances to at least the first and second footrest surfaces. The axis of rotation can have a first distance to the first footrest surface and a second distance to the second footrest surface. These first and second distances can differ. This allows for different heights of the footrest surfaces in the various riding positions relative to the footpeg base. This height difference, adjustable via the footpeg, allows, for example, a quick and easy switch between a road and off-road configuration.

[0047] The first and second foot support surfaces can extend essentially parallel to the axis of rotation. The first and second foot support surfaces can also extend essentially parallel to the pivot axis.

[0048] According to a further development of the invention, the footrest can have a fixing device for securing the footrest element to the footrest base element in the various operating positions. This prevents the footrest element from unintentionally detaching from any of the operating positions. The fixing device can be configured as a snap-fit ​​connection, a clamping connection, or the like between the footrest element and the footrest base element in the operating positions.

[0049] The footrest base element can have at least one fixing point of the fixing device, and the footrest element can have at least one fixing element of the fixing device corresponding to the fixing point. The at least one fixing point and the at least one fixing element can cooperate to fix the footrest element to the footrest base element. The at least one fixing point can have a recess. The at least one fixing element can be arranged in the recess for fixing at the fixing point. The at least one fixing element can, for example, be designed as a fixing pin. The fixing point of the footrest base element can, for example, have a clamping element that is at least partially formed from an elastomer. The clamping element can be arranged in the recess of the fixing point.The clamping element can interact with the fixing element to secure the footrest element in one of the usage positions on the footrest base element.

[0050] KTM-20983-P-WO - 9 - KTM AG

[0051] The clamping element can, for example, have the shape of a ring segment or the like. Alternatively, the fixing device can also be designed in reverse, i.e., the fixing point is located on the footrest element and the fixing component is located on the footrest base element.

[0052] According to a preferred embodiment, a fixing element of the fixing device can be arranged on at least two opposite sides of the footrest element, wherein the sides can differ from the first side with the first footrest surface and the second side with the second footrest surface. According to the preferred embodiment of the invention, the footrest base element can have two fixing points.

[0053] The footrest base element can also include a support device. This support device decouples the movement unit from the loads on the footrest surfaces in the footrest element when the footrests are in use positions. This ensures a long service life for the movement unit. The support device can have at least three support points.

[0054] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the support device can have four support points. The support points of the support device can be arranged at a distance from the movement unit or at least at a distance from the bearing body. The support points can be evenly distributed on the footrest base element.

[0055] The foot support element can have support elements for the support device. The number of support elements can correspond to the number of support points. The support device can have a support receptacle for each support point, for one of the support elements. The support elements can be designed as projections, for example as pins or the like. The support elements can be arranged evenly distributed on the foot support element.

[0056] At least one of the support elements can be formed by one of the fixing elements. At least one of the support points can correspond to one of the fixing points. In the operating positions, the support elements can rest against the support points. This allows the movement unit to be decoupled from a load on the foot support surfaces of the foot support element in the operating positions.

[0057] KTM-20983-P-WO - 10 - KTM AG

[0058] The foot support element can have a support structure on which the foot support surfaces of the foot support element are arranged. It can be provided that at least part of the support elements and / or at least part of the fixing elements are arranged on or formed by the support structure. The support structure can be attached to the bearing body via the second bearing element. The second bearing element can be formed by the projection described above. This projection can be designed as a bearing journal. The bearing journal can be rigidly connected to the support structure. The bearing journal can also be formed integrally with the support structure.

[0059] The support structure can include a third additional bearing element. This third bearing element can be designed as a receptacle for the screw to rotatably connect the support structure to the bearing body. The support structure can be made of a material considered rigid with respect to the loads occurring during operation, for example, at least partially of a metal or plastic. The support structure can extend over at least 50%, preferably at least 75%, and preferably at least 90% of the total longitudinal and / or transverse extent of the foot support element.

[0060] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the support structure can form at least a portion of at least one of the foot support surfaces of the foot support element. Advantageously, a particularly robust foot support surface can be provided. The foot support element can have at least one elastomer body which is arranged on the support structure and forms at least a portion of at least one of the foot support surfaces of the foot support element. The support structure can be integrated into the elastomer body, for example, by means of a coating process, such as injection molding, vulcanization, compression molding, or the like.

[0061] The elastomer body can also be adapted to different requirements or applications by means of at least one additional recess and / or at least one cutout. For example, the elastomer body can thus be adapted to different requirements for vibration damping and / or comfort.

[0062] Furthermore, the invention relates to a motorcycle with at least one footrest of the type described above. The footrest according to the invention allows for adaptation to different operating conditions. Thus, the riding experience for the user can be improved. According to a preferred embodiment, the motorcycle has two of the footrests according to the invention.

[0063] KTM-20983-P-WO - 11 - KTM AG

[0064] The devices disclosed herein are not to be limited to the application and embodiment described above. In particular, they may, to fulfill a function described herein, have a different number of individual elements, components, and units than specified herein. Furthermore, values ​​within the specified limits of the value ranges stated herein are also to be considered disclosed and freely usable.

[0065] It is specifically pointed out that all features and properties described in relation to a device, as well as methods, can be applied analogously to processes and used in accordance with the invention and are deemed to be disclosed, and vice versa.

[0066] The present invention is described below by way of example with reference to the accompanying figures. The figures, the description, and the claims contain numerous features in combination. A person skilled in the art will expediently consider the features individually and use them meaningfully in combination within the scope of the claims.

[0067] If more than one instance of a particular component exists, only one of them may be marked with a reference symbol in the figures and description. The description of this instance can then be applied to the other instances of the component. If objects are named, particularly using numerical terms such as first, second, third object, etc., these serve to identify and / or assign objects. Thus, for example, a first object and a third object, but not a second object, may be included. However, a number and / or sequence of objects could also be derived from numerical terms.

[0068] They show:

[0069] Fig. 1 is a schematic representation of a vehicle with a footrest in a side view,

[0070] Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of a footrest according to an embodiment in a usage position of a first foot support surface of a foot support element of the footrest,

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[0072] Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of the footrest according to Figure 2 in a usage position of a second foot support surface of the foot support element of the footrest,

[0073] Fig. 4 shows a longitudinal section of the footrest shown in Figures 1 and 3,

[0074] Fig. 5 shows a side view of the footrest in the usage position of the first foot support surface from Figure 2 and in the usage position of the second foot support surface from Figure 3.

[0075] Fig. 6 shows a footrest base element of the footrest in a perspective view,

[0076] Fig. 7 shows an elastomer body of the foot support element in a perspective view,

[0077] Fig. 8 shows a bearing body of a footrest movement unit in a perspective view.

[0078] Fig. 9 shows a fixing element of a fixing device for the footrest in a perspective view.

[0079] Fig. 10 shows a support structure of the footrest element in a perspective view,

[0080] Fig. 11 shows a perspective view of a footrest according to a further embodiment in a usage position of a first foot support surface of a foot support element of the footrest,

[0081] Fig. 12 shows a perspective view of the footrest according to Figure 11 in a usage position of a second foot support surface of the foot support element,

[0082] Fig. 13 shows a longitudinal section view of the footrest from Figures 11 and 12,

[0083] Fig. 14 shows the footrest element in a pivoted state relative to a footrest base element of the footrest in a perspective view,

[0084] Fig. 15 shows a bearing body of a footrest movement unit in a perspective view,

[0085] KTM-20983-P-WO - 13 - KTM AG

[0086] Fig. 16 shows the footrest base element of the footrest from Figures 11 to 14 in a perspective view,

[0087] Fig. 17 shows a support structure according to the further embodiment in a perspective view, and

[0088] Fig. 18 shows an elastomer body of the foot support element according to the further embodiment in a perspective view.

[0089] Figure 1 shows an overview of a vehicle 12, which is designed as a motorcycle 52, and in particular as an off-road motorcycle. The motorcycle 52 has two footrests 10 (only one of the two footrests 10 is shown schematically in Figure 1). Figure 2 shows one of the footrests 10, which has a footrest base element 14. The footrest base element 14 defines a first footrest base surface 16 and is coupled to the vehicle 12. For coupling to the vehicle 12, the footrest 10 has a vehicle interface 58. The footrest 10 can be movably coupled to the vehicle 12 via the vehicle interface 58 in such a way that the footrest 10 can, for example, be folded in.

[0090] The footrest 10 also has a foot support element 18, which has two foot support surfaces 20, 22. Alternatively, the foot support element 18 can also have more than two foot support surfaces 20, 22, for example three, four or more than four foot support surfaces 20, 22.

[0091] The footrest base element 14 supports the footrest element 18. The footrest base element 14 forms a receptacle 88 for the footrest element 18, in which the footrest element 18 is arranged in the usage positions of the footrest surfaces 20, 22. In the usage positions, the footrest element 18 is surrounded by the footrest base element 14 (see Figures 2 and 3). The footrest base element 14 has a frame 90 that at least partially defines the receptacle 88 for the footrest element 18. The frame 90 has four integrally connected frame sides. The frame 90 has a reinforcing rib 86 that connects opposite frame sides.

[0092] The footrest element 18 is movable relative to the footrest base element 14 to change the footrest surface 20, 22. The footrest element 18 is located in the following operating positions.

[0093] KTM-20983-P-WO - 14 - KTM AG of the footrest surfaces 20, 22 on the footrest base element 14. By changing the position or orientation of the footrest element 18 on the footrest base element 14, the footrest surface 20, 22 on which the motorcycle rider can place a foot can be changed. The change of the footrest surface 20, 22 can be achieved by moving the footrest element 18 relative to the footrest base element 14, which allows switching between the two footrest surfaces 20, 22. By changing the footrest surface 20, 22, the footrest can be quickly and easily adapted to different applications such as on-road and off-road. The switch between the footrest surfaces 20, 22 can be performed without tools.

[0094] The footrest element 18 is connected to the footrest base element 14. When connected to the footrest base element 14, the footrest element 18 is movable relative to the footrest base element 14. The footrest element 18 remains connected to the footrest base element 14 both during movement to change the footrest surface 20, 22 and in the operating positions of the two footrest surfaces 20, 22.

[0095] The footrest element 18 is cuboid in shape and has four sides 24, 26, 54, 56 in the circumferential direction. A first side 24 of the footrest element 18 is designed as a first foot support surface 20. Figure 3 shows a second side 26 of the footrest element 18, which is designed as a second foot support surface 22. The first side 24 is arranged on the footrest element 18 facing away from the second side 26. In other words, the first side 24 and the second side 26 are arranged opposite each other on the footrest element 18.

[0096] The footrest base surface 16 forms at least a partial additional foot support surface. In a usage position of the first foot support surface 20, the footrest base surface 16 can, together with the first foot support surface 20, form a complete foot support surface for the footrest 10. The footrest base surface 16 can be formed, at least partially, on the frame 90 of the footrest base element 14. Figure 2 shows the footrest 10 in the usage position of the first foot support surface 20. Figure 3 shows the footrest 10 in a usage position of the second foot support surface 22, in which the entire foot support surface of the footrest 10 is formed by the second foot support surface 22. The entire foot support surface of the footrest 10 in the usage position of the first foot support surface 20 is larger than the entire foot support surface of the footrest 10 in the usage position of the second foot support surface 22.

[0097] The first foot support surface 20 and the second foot support surface 22 differ in at least one property. This property could, for example, be a

[0098] KTM-20983-P-WO - 15 - KTM AG

[0099] The surface properties are as follows: The first foot support surface 20 has a partially metallic surface with a serrated or tooth-like profile. The serrated or tooth-like profile can be formed on a rib that extends parallel to the longitudinal axis in a central area of ​​the foot support element 18. The second foot support surface 22 has a rubberized surface with a groove-like profile.

[0100] The footrest 10 has a motion unit 28 by which the foot support element 18 is movably connected to the footrest base element 14. The motion unit 28 can define a pivot axis 30 and a rotation axis 32 for the foot support element 18. The pivot axis 30 and the rotation axis 32 can be perpendicular to each other. The motion unit 38 connects the foot support element 18 to the footrest base element 14 so that it can pivot about the pivot axis 30 and rotate about the rotation axis 32. The pivot axis 30 also runs perpendicular to a main extension axis or longitudinal axis of the foot support element 18.

[0101] The motion unit 28 has a first bearing unit 60 for the footrest element 18. The bearing unit 60 enables the pivoting movement of the footrest element 18 relative to the footrest base element 14 about the pivot axis 30. The bearing unit 60 has two first bearing elements 62, a second bearing element 64, and a bearing body 66. The two first bearing elements 62 are arranged on the footrest base element 14. The first bearing elements 62 are designed as receiving openings (see Figure 6). The second bearing element 64 is designed as a bearing pin and is rotationally fixed in the receiving openings 62. Alternatively, the bearing unit 60 can also have two bearing elements 64 designed as bearing pins, with each bearing pin being arranged in one of the receiving openings 62.

[0102] The bearing body 66 is shown as a separate component in Figure 8. The bearing pin 64 connects the bearing body 66 of the bearing unit 60 to the footrest base element 14. The bearing body 66 is pivotally connected to the footrest base element 14 about the pivot axis 30 extending through the bearing pin 64. The bearing body 66 has a third bearing element 72 designed as a bearing opening. The bearing pin 64 extends through the bearing opening 72 and is received in the two receiving openings 62 on the footrest base element 14. The foot support element 18 is arranged on the bearing body 66. The foot support element 18 is connected to the footrest base element 14 via the bearing body 66 of the motion unit 28.

[0103] By pivoting the footrest element 18 relative to the footrest base element 14, the footrest element 18 can be moved from a usage position to a change position.

[0104] KTM-20983-P-WO - 16 - KTM AG and back into a usage position. By pivoting about the pivot axis 30, the footrest element 18 can be lifted or "folded out" from the footrest base element 14 to move the footrest element 18 into the change position.

[0105] The motion unit 28 is designed such that the foot support element 18 is rotatable about the axis of rotation 32. For this purpose, the motion unit 28 has a second bearing unit 68 for the foot support element 18, which enables the rotational movement of the foot support element 18 about the axis of rotation 32. The bearing body 66 forms part of the second bearing unit 68. The bearing body 66 has a first additional bearing element 70, which, according to this embodiment, is designed as a threaded opening. The second bearing unit 68 has a second additional bearing element 74 designed as a screw 38 and a third additional bearing element 76 designed as a bearing opening 76. The foot support element 18 has the bearing opening 76. The screw 38, 74, and the bearing opening 76 interact to provide a rotational movement of the foot support element 18 about the axis of rotation 32.

[0106] The screw 38, 74 is connected to the threaded opening 70 of the bearing body 66 and thus holds the foot support element 32 to the bearing body 66. The bearing opening 76 is designed as a receptacle for the screw 38, 74 and extends along the longitudinal axis through the foot support element 18. The axis of rotation 32 passes through the screw 38, 74. The foot support element 18 is mounted on the screw 38 such that the foot support element 18 is rotatable about the axis of rotation 32 passing through the screw 38.

[0107] The screw 38 is screwed to the bearing body 66 and thus rigidly connected to the bearing body 66. The threaded opening 70 according to this embodiment has an internal thread into which the screw 38 can be screwed.

[0108] The axis of rotation 32 runs perpendicular to the pivot axis 30. According to this embodiment, the axis of rotation 32 intersects the pivot axis 30. The axis of rotation 32 can run parallel to the longitudinal axis of the footrest element 18. The footrest element 18 can be pivoted about the pivot axis 30 from a usage position. In the pivoted state relative to the footrest base element 14, which can also be referred to as the "changeover position" as above, the footrest element 18 can be rotated about the axis of rotation 32. This allows a change between the first side 24 with the footrest surface 20 and the second side 26 with the footrest surface 26 by means of a rotation of, for example, 180° about the axis of rotation 32. After the rotation about the axis of rotation 32, the footrest element 18 can be pivoted about the

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[0110] The pivot axis 30 is moved back into one of the operating positions in which the driver can place a foot on the selected footrest 20 or 22.

[0111] The first foot support surface 20 and the second foot support surface 22 have different distances 34, 36 from the axis of rotation 32 (see Figure 4). The distance 36 between the axis of rotation 32 and the second foot support surface 22 is greater than the distance 34 between the axis of rotation 32 and the first foot support surface 20. The different distances 34 and 36 show that, depending on the position of the foot support element 18, different heights of the foot support surfaces 20, 22 can be set.

[0112] Figure 5 shows, on the left, the footrest 10 in a usage position of the first foot support surface 20, and on the right, the footrest 10 in a usage position of the second foot support surface 22. The first foot support surface 20 and the second foot support surface 22 have different heights relative to the footrest base surface 16 on the footrest base element 14. The height difference between the foot support surfaces 20 and 22, adjustable via the foot support element 18, is indicated in Figure 5 by the dashed lines relative to the footrest base surface 16 and marked with the reference numeral H.

[0113] The footrest 10 has a fixing device 42 for fixing the foot support element 18 in the operating positions of the foot support surfaces 20, 22 on the footrest base element 14. The fixing device 42 is designed as a clamping connection between the foot support element 18 and the footrest base element 14 in the operating positions. The fixing device 42 comprises two fixing points 78 and two corresponding fixing elements 80. The footrest base element 14 has the two fixing points 78 of the fixing device 42. The foot support element 18 has the two fixing elements 80 of the fixing device 42. The fixing points 78 are each formed by a recess on the footrest base element 14. The fixing elements 80 can be received in the recesses of the fixing points 78. The fixing elements 80 are designed as fixing pins. The fixing points 78 on the footrest base element 14 each have a clamping element 44 made of an elastomer.The clamping elements 44, like the recesses of the fixing points 78, are open towards the footrest base surface 16, so that fixing pins 80 can be inserted into the recesses or the clamping elements 44. The clamping elements 44 form clamping inserts and can be inserted into the recesses of the fixing points 78. The clamping elements 44 are designed as ring segments. The clamping elements 44 hold the fixing pins 80 at the fixing points 78 and thus the footrest element 18 to the footrest base element 14. Figure 9 shows one of the...

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[0115] Clamping elements 44. The fixing pins 80 are arranged on two opposite sides 54, 56 of the foot support element 18.

[0116] The footrest base element 14 has a support device 46 for the footrest element 18. The support device 46 decouples the movement unit 28 from the loads on the footrest surfaces 20, 22 in the operating positions of the footrest surfaces 20, 22. The support device 46 has support points 82 and support elements 84. The support points 82 are arranged on the footrest base element 14. The support points 82 of the support device 46 are arranged laterally spaced from the movement unit 28 with respect to the axis of rotation 32. The footrest element 18 has four support elements 84 for the support device 46, with each support point 82 forming a support receptacle for one of the support elements 84. The support elements 84 are designed as projections, for example as pins. The support elements 84 are arranged evenly on the footrest element 18.Two of the support elements 84 are formed by the fixing elements 80 and two of the support points 82 correspond to the fixing points 78. In the operating positions, the support elements 84 rest against the support points 82.

[0117] The foot support element 18 has a support structure 48, which is shown in Figure 10. The support structure 48 forms a base body of the foot support element 14. With reference to Figure 4, the foot support surfaces 20, 22 are arranged on the support structure 48. The support elements 84 and the fixing elements 80 are arranged on the support structure 48.

[0118] The screw 38, 74 can extend through the bearing opening 76 formed in the support structure 48 to fasten the footrest element 18 with the bearing body 18 to the footrest base element 66. The support structure 48 is fastened to the bearing body 66 via the screw 38, 74. The screw 38, 74 thus holds the footrest element 18 to the bearing body 66. The bearing opening 76 has a diameter step 92 where the diameter of the bearing opening 76 increases. The shoulder formed by the diameter step 92 allows the screw 38, 74 to hold the footrest element 18 to the bearing body 66 with its screw head. The head of the screw 38, 74 can bear against the shoulder if the footrest element 18 moves axially relative to the screw 38, 74 (see Fig. 4). A sliding element 94 can be arranged between the front face of the bearing opening 76 and the bearing body 66.The sliding element 94 can be arranged as an insert washer around the screw 38, 74.

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[0120] A rib 86 with a tooth-like profile is arranged on the outside of the bearing opening 76. The ribs 96, or the profile on the rib 96, can form at least part of the foot bearing surface 20.

[0121] The footrest element 18 has an elastomer body 50 arranged on the support structure 48. The elastomer body 50 forms the second footrest surface 22. The support structure 48 is integrated into the elastomer body 50, for example by means of a coating process, such as two-component injection molding, compression molding, or the like. The elastomer body 50 has a recess 98. The recess 98 extends transversely through the elastomer body 50. The recess 98 can accommodate the stiffening rib 86 of the footrest base element 14. In Figure 7, the elastomer body 50 is shown as a separate component.

[0122] Figures 11 to 17 show a footrest 110 according to a further embodiment. The footrest 110 has a footrest base element 114 with a footrest base surface 116 and a foot support element 118 with two foot support surfaces 120, 122. Figure 11 shows the footrest 110 in the use position of the first foot support surface 120 of the foot support element 118, and Figure 12 shows it in the use position of the second foot support surface 122 of the foot support element 118.

[0123] The footrest base element 114 carries the foot support element 118, the foot support element 118 being movable to change a foot support surface 120, 122. The footrest 110 has a movement unit 128 by means of which the foot support element 118 is pivotably mounted on the footrest base element 114 about a pivot axis 130.

[0124] The footrest element 118 is rotatable about a pivot axis 132 relative to the footrest base element 114 via the motion unit 128. The motion unit 128 has a projection 140 by means of which the motion unit 128 enables the rotational movement of the footrest element 118 about the pivot axis 132 (see Figure 13). According to the illustrated embodiment, the projection 140 is designed as a bearing pin 140. The pivot axis 132 is located opposite the pivot axis 130. The pivot axis 130 and the pivot axis 132 lie in different parallel planes and are perpendicular to each other.

[0125] The footrest element 118 is connected to the footrest base element 114 via the movement unit 128. The movement unit 128 has a first bearing unit 160 for the footrest element 118, which allows the pivoting movement of the footrest element 118 relative to the footrest base element 114 about the pivot axis.

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[0127] 130 enables. The first bearing unit 160 has two first bearing elements 162, a second bearing element 164 and a bearing body 166. The two first bearing elements 162 are designed as receiving openings on the footrest base element 114 (see Figure 16). The second bearing element 164 is designed as a bearing pin, which is rotationally fixed in the receiving openings 162.

[0128] The bearing body 166 is connected to the footrest base element 164 via the bearing pin 164. The bearing body 166 has a third bearing element 172 designed as a bearing opening. The bearing pin 164 extends through the bearing opening 172. The pivot axis 130 runs through the bearing pin 164. The bearing pin 164 connects the bearing body 166 to the footrest base element 114. The foot support element 118 is arranged on the bearing body 166.

[0129] The motion unit 128 has a second bearing unit 168 for the footrest element 118, which at least enables the rotational movement of the footrest element 118 relative to the footrest base element 114 about the axis of rotation 132. The bearing body 166 forms part of the second bearing unit 168. The second bearing unit 168 has a first bearing element 170 designed as a bearing bore and a second bearing element 174 designed as a bearing pin 140. The bearing bore 170 and the bearing pin 140 enable rotational movement of the footrest element 118 about the axis of rotation 132. The axis of rotation 132 passes through the bearing pin 140. The bearing pin 140 is integrally formed with the support structure 148 of the footrest element 118 (see Figure 18). The bearing journal 140 is rotatably mounted in the bearing bore 170. The bearing bore 170 is a through bore that extends completely through the bearing body 166.The bearing journal 140 extends through the bearing bore 170 and is secured at its free end to the bearing body 166 by a retaining ring (see Figures 11 to 13). The bearing journal may have a groove (see Fig. 17) in which the retaining ring is received.

[0130] Figure 18 shows the elastomer body 150 according to the second embodiment. The elastomer body 150 is adapted to the respective design of the support structure 148. This is evident from a comparative view of Figures 7 and 18. The opening on the elastomer body 150 for the bearing journal 140 (see Figure 17) is significantly smaller than the opening in the elastomer body 50 for the bearing opening 76 or the receptacle for the screw 38, 74 (see Figures 7 and 10). The elastomer bodies 50, 150 can also be adapted to various requirements, for example, for vibration damping and / or comfort, by means of further recesses or cutouts.

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[0132] Figure 14 shows the footrest element 118 in a position pivoted about the pivot axis 130 from a usage position of the footrest surfaces 120, 122. In the position shown in Figure 14, which can also be referred to as the changeover position, the footrest element 118 can be rotated about the pivot axis 132 to bring the other footrest surface 120 or 122 into the usage position. A rotation of 180° about the pivot axis 132 in the changeover position shown in Figure 14 allows switching between the two footrest surfaces 120, 122. After switching to the desired footrest surface 120 or 122, the footrest element 118 can be pivoted back to the usage position about the pivot axis 130.

[0133] The function of the footrest 10, 110 according to the two embodiments described above can be explained by way of example with reference to Figures 11, 12 and 14. The footrest element 118 can be pivoted from the state shown in Figure 11, with the footrest surface 120 in the operating position, about the pivot axis 130 to the changeover position shown in Figure 14. In the changeover position shown in Figure 14, the footrest element 118 can be rotated 180° to switch to or select the second footrest surface 122. The footrest element 118, with the selected footrest surface 122, can be pivoted back to the operating position shown in Figure 12. After switching, the rider can place their foot on the footrest surface 122. The rider can change the footrest surface 120, 122 without tools while seated on the motorcycle.The rider does not need to dismount the motorcycle to change the footrest. These statements also apply to changing the footrests 20 and 22 with the footrest 10 according to the embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 10.

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[0135] Reference symbol list

[0136] 10, 110 Footrest

[0137] 12 vehicles

[0138] 14, 114 Footrest base element

[0139] 16, 116 Footrest base area

[0140] 18, 118 Footrest element

[0141] 20, 120 footrest area

[0142] 22, 122 footrest area

[0143] 24 first page

[0144] 26 second page

[0145] 28, 128 movement units

[0146] 30, 130 swivel axis

[0147] 32, 132 axis of rotation

[0148] 34, 134 distance

[0149] 36, 136 distance

[0150] 38 screw

[0151] 42 Fixing device

[0152] 44, 144 clamping element

[0153] 46 Support device

[0154] 48, 148 Support structure

[0155] 50, 150 elastomer bodies

[0156] 52 Motorcycle

[0157] 140 bearing journals

[0158] Page 54

[0159] Page 56

[0160] 58 Vehicle interface

[0161] 60, 160 first storage unit

[0162] 62, 162 Bearing element

[0163] 64, 164 Bearing element

[0164] 66, 166 Bearing body

[0165] 68, 168 second storage unit

[0166] 70, 170 bearing element

[0167] 72, 172 Bearing element

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[0169] 74, 174 Bearing element

[0170] 76 Bearing element

[0171] 78 Fixation point

[0172] 80 Fixing element 82 Support point

[0173] 84 support element

[0174] 86 Reinforcing rib

[0175] 88 recording

[0176] 90 frame 92 diameter jump / heel

[0177] 94 sliding element

[0178] 96, 196 profiled rib

[0179] 98, 198 Exclusion

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Claims

- 24 - KTM AG Claims 1. Footrest (10, 110) for a vehicle (12), wherein the footrest (10, 110) comprises: - a footrest base element (14, 114) that defines a footrest base surface (16, 116) and is connectable or coupled to a vehicle (12), and - a footrest element (18, 118) having at least two footrest surfaces (20, 22, 120, 122), wherein the footrest base element (14, 114) supports the footrest element (18, 118), wherein the footrest element (18, 118) is movable to change one footrest surface (20, 120, 22, 122).

2. Footrest (10, 110) according to claim 1, wherein the foot support surface (20, 120, 22, 122) is changeable depending on the position of the foot support element (18, 118) on the footrest base element (14, 114).

3. Footrest (10, 110) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a first side (24) of the foot support element (18, 118) is at least partially designed as a first foot support surface (20, 120), and wherein a second side (26) of the foot support element (18, 118) is at least partially designed as a second foot support surface (22, 122).

4. Footrest (10, 110) according to claim 3, wherein the first foot support surface (20, 120) and the second foot support surface (22, 122) differ in at least one property.

5. Footrest (10, 110) according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the first foot support surface (20, 120) and the second foot support surface (22, 122) have different heights relative to the footrest base surface (16, 116) in the respective position of use.

6. Footrest (10, 110) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the foot support element (18, 118) is movably connected to the footrest base element (14, 114).

7. Footrest (10, 110) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the footrest (10, 110) has a movement unit (28, 128) via which the foot support element (18, 118) is movably connected to the footrest base element (14, 114).

8. Footrest (10, 110) according to claim 7, wherein the movement unit (28, 128) is designed such that the foot support element (18, 118) can be pivoted about a pivot axis (30, 130). KTM-20983-P-WO - 25 - KTM AG 9. Footrest (10, 110) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein the movement unit (28, 128) is designed such that the foot support element (18, 118) is rotatable about a pivot axis (32, 132).

10. Footrest (10, 110) according to claim 9, wherein the distances (34, 36) between the axis of rotation (32, 132) and each of the two foot support surfaces (20, 120, 22, 122) of the foot support element (18, 118) differ.

11. Footrest (10) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the movement unit (28) has at least one screw (38) through which the axis of rotation (32) passes about which the foot support element (18) is rotatable.

12. Footrest (110) according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the movement unit (128) has at least one projection (140) through which the axis of rotation (132) passes about which the foot support element (118) is rotatable.

13. Footrest (10, 110) according to one of the preceding claims 9 to 12, wherein the pivot axis (30, 130) and the rotation axis (32, 132) are perpendicular to each other.

14. Footrest (10, 110) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a change between the foot support surfaces (20, 120, 22, 122) of the foot support element (18, 118) can be carried out without tools.

15. Footrest (10, 110) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the footrest (10, 110) has a fixing device (42) for fixing the foot support element (18, 118) in usage positions of the foot support surfaces (20, 120, 22, 122) on the footrest base element (14, 114).

16. Footrest (10, 110) according to claim 15, wherein the fixing device (42) has at least one clamping element (44) which is at least partially formed from an elastomer.

17. Footrest (10, 110) according to one of claims 7 to 16, wherein the footrest base element (14, 114) has a support device (46) for the foot support element (18, 118) so that the movement unit (28, 128) is decoupled from a load on the foot support surfaces (20, 120, 22, 122) of the foot support element (18, 118) in usage positions of the foot support surfaces (20, 120, 22, 122). KTM-20983-P-WO - 26 - KTM AG 18. Footrest (10, 110) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the footrest element (18, 118) has a support structure (48) on which the footrest surfaces (20, 120, 22, 122) of the footrest element (18, 118) are arranged.

19. Footrest (10, 110) according to claim 18, wherein the support structure (48) forms at least a part of at least one of the footrest surfaces (20, 120, 22, 122) of the footrest element (18, 118).

20. Footrest (10, 110) according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the foot support element (18, 118) has at least one elastomer body (50) which is arranged on the support structure (48) and forms at least a part of at least one of the foot support surfaces (20, 120, 22, 122) of the foot support element (18, 118).

21. Footrest (10, 110) according to claim 20, wherein the support structure (48) is integrated into the elastomer body (50).

22. Motorcycle (52) with at least one footrest (10, 110) according to one of the preceding claims. KTM-20983-P-WO

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