Linked Dual Foot Deck Assembly for Synchronous Folding
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing foot-deck devices require complex, time-consuming, and laborious open and close operations, as each deck is adjusted separately, making the process cumbersome when switching between folded and unfolded positions.
Innovation Solution
A foot-deck device with a linkage mechanism that synchronizes the rotation of two deck assemblies through rotating shafts, allowing both decks to fold or unfold simultaneously, with optional electric drive or manual trigger mechanisms for automation and simplified operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If two decks are adjusted separately, then each deck can be positioned independently, but the operation becomes complicated and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the adjustment operations of two separate decks into a single synchronized operation through a linkage mechanism. When one deck is adjusted, the linkage mechanism automatically adjusts the other deck to the same position, reducing the number of operations from four (two open and two close operations for each deck) to two (one open and one close operation), thereby simplifying the operation process and reducing adjustment time
2Ease of operation
If two decks are adjusted separately, then each deck can be controlled independently, but the operation becomes laborious
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control of two decks into a single control system through the linkage mechanism. The mechanism includes a first linkage component coupled to the first deck, a second linkage component coupled to the second deck, and a coupling member that connects the two linkage components. This allows a single user input to simultaneously control both decks, significantly reducing labor intensity while maintaining coordinated control
Solution Approach 2:
The linkage mechanism acts as an intermediary between the user's single control action and the two decks. The coupling member transmits the control force from one deck's adjustment to the other deck, enabling synchronized movement without requiring the user to manually control each deck separately, thus reducing labor intensity
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a foot-deck device and a vehicle. The foot-deck device includes: a bracket; two deck assemblies oppositely disposed on the bracket, the two deck assemblies each including a deck and a rotating shaft, the rotating shafts being pivotally disposed on the bracket, and the decks being disposed on the rotating shafts; and a linkage mechanism, the rotating shaft of one deck assembly being coupled to the rotating shaft of the other deck assembly through the linkage mechanism, the linkage mechanism being used to cause the rotating shafts of the two deck assemblies to rotate synchronously and cause the decks of the two deck assemblies to rotate synchronously to respective folded positions or unfolded positions.