Balancing Vehicle Pedal Mechanism with Integrated Induction Probe
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing pedal mechanisms for two-wheeled balancing vehicles have a complex and inaccurate installation process, leading to stability issues and a high risk of the support plate falling off, which complicates assembly and affects the overall performance.
Innovation Solution
A pedal mechanism with a pedal body integrally formed with an induction probe and an internal framework, molded via injection molding, featuring a sunken convex edge for secure attachment to the housing using bolts or screws, and incorporating anti-skid stripes and buffer columns for enhanced stability and reduced assembly complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the pedal mechanism uses a separate supporting plate and light sensing probe assembly, then the components can be manufactured independently, but the assembly process becomes tedious and complicated with poor installation accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the supporting plate, light sensing probe, and fixing frame into a single integrated structure. The light sensing probe is directly mounted on the supporting plate, and the fixing frame unifies both components, eliminating the need for separate assembly steps and adhesive application, thus simplifying the assembly process while maintaining independent manufacturability of the integrated unit
2Ease of manufacture
If the pedal mechanism uses adhesive to attach the supporting plate, then the components can be joined, but the installation accuracy is difficult to control and the support plate is prone to falling off
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the adhesive-based mechanical joining system with a mechanical fastening system using the fixing frame. The fixing frame provides precise positioning holes for screws or other fasteners, enabling controlled and accurate attachment of the supporting plate and light sensing probe assembly, thereby improving installation stability and preventing the support plate from falling off during use
3Adaptability or versatility
If the pedal mechanism uses multiple separate components (pedal, supporting plate, light sensing probe, fixing frame), then each component can be optimized independently, but the overall assembly accuracy and stability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple components into an integrated assembly where the supporting plate, light sensing probe, and fixing frame form a unified structure. This integration ensures precise relative positioning of components during manufacturing, eliminating accumulation of tolerances that would occur with separate assembly, while still allowing independent optimization of each subsystem within the integrated design
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AI summary
The application relates to a pedal mechanism and a housing of a balancing vehicle. The pedal mechanism comprises a pedal body, and an internal framework is arranged inside the pedal body. A lower side of the pedal body is also formed with an induction probe for inducting a control system inside a balancing vehicle. A housing of the balancing vehicle comprises a pair of symmetrically arranged and relatively rotatable inner housings, the inner housings are connected with the upper housing, and the pedal mechanism installed at upper housing. The pedal body and the induction probe are integrally molded, which has the advantages of less multiple assembly processes, shorter processing time, higher precision, and not easy to fall off which strengthens the stability of the structure.