JP3071018U - Single leg scooter folding positioning device - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide a folding positioning device for a scooter for one foot. SOLUTION: When a one-footed scooter 1 is desired to be used, a release unit 23 is opened and a locking block 22 is used.
Is rotated to the bottom surface of the positioning block 21 to press-fit it so that it is securely locked. Further, the free-release unit 23 is locked, and the handle stem 11 and the vehicle body 10 are tightly positioned. Further, when the user wants to fold the vehicle, the release unit 23 is opened and the locking block 22 is turned and released, and the handle stem 11 is connected to the connecting rod by using the long hole 102 provided in front of the vehicle body 10. 12 to bend backward to bend the positioning block 21 into the slot 102.
When the handlebar 11 is housed inside and the handle stem 11 is folded over the vehicle body 10, the one-footed scooter 1 can be folded.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a type of folding positioning device for a one-footed scooter.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there have been provided various devices which can be used as an exercise tool, a playground equipment, or a light vehicle by placing one foot on a footrest plate having a front end connected to a steering device and kicking the ground with the other foot. Among them, the one shown in FIG. 1 is a so-called one-footed scooter having a light vehicle configuration, in which a steering device is connected via a frame B in front of a footrest plate C on which one foot is placed. A handle A is connected to an upper end of the handle A by a bent portion D provided integrally with the handle A, and a wheel is connected to the lower end. This had the following disadvantages. 1. A folding part D is provided at the lower end of the handle A, and a general combination of the folding part D is made by a screw component or a quick attaching / detaching device, whereby the folding part D provides a folding function or a deployment positioning function of the handle A. I have. However, in any of the combinations, the folding portion D is provided at the lower end of the handle A, so that the connection of the folding portion D is caused by vibration or resonance between the handle A and the frame B during traveling. Looseness may cause instability or rocking when the user operates the vehicle, and the handle A may suddenly bend and damage the human body due to poor connection of the folded part D or looseness due to long-term use. Was. 2. The folded portion D has only a function of bending the handle A with respect to the handle supporting means, and therefore cannot effectively reduce the folded length of the vehicle body and its occupied length. It was very inconvenient to carry around or for manufacturers to pack and transport. Next, what is shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is another well-known light vehicle type. The folding device is provided inside the frame 5 and has a catch block 6 having a concave portion on one side edge. A plate control rod 7 whose one lower end hook portion is fitted to the side edge of the catch block 6 and whose upper end is subjected to a pressing operation is provided. A compression frame 8 having a bottom end connected to the board is provided at a concave end of the catch block 6, and one arc-shaped pressing piece 81 is connected to the outside of the compression frame 8, and the compression frame 8 is connected to the frame. 5 is pressed against the inner edge of the compression frame 8 so that the fitting block inside the compression frame 8 and the concave portion of the catch block 6 are engaged, whereby the handle 90 is supported upright. Conversely, when the plate control rod 7 is turned toward the frame 5 by applying a pressing force, the hook portion is raised and presses the connecting position between the compression frame 8 and the catch block 6 outward, thereby moving the handle 90 to the vehicle body. Fold above 9 In this structure, the handle 90 can be bent above the vehicle body 9, but the number of parts of the fixed structure in the folded state is extremely large, and the pivotal joint between the vehicle body 9 and the handle 90 is caused by the advance of the vehicle. Looseness due to the generated vibration, and when used for a certain period of time, wobble occurred between the handle 90 and the vehicle body 9, and thus the fixation was poor.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 An object of the present invention is to provide a folding positioning device for a one-footed scooter which has a simple structure and high fixability.

[0004]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that at least one body part and a handle stem are provided, and these are connected via one connecting rod, a front wheel is provided at a bottom end of the handle stem, and a bottom surface of the body part is provided. In the folding positioning device for a one-footed scooter having a rear wheel connected thereto, the folding positioning device is composed of one positioning block, one locking block, and one release unit, and the positioning block is a connecting rod. It is fixed to one side, a predetermined distance space is formed between the bottom surface and the surface of the vehicle body portion, and the locking block has one tapered surface on its front side and is combined with the free-disengagement unit and integrated. At the front end of the vehicle body part, it is installed alternately with the positioning block, and the release unit is turned in the radial direction from the upper surface of the locking block and fixed at a predetermined position at the front end of the vehicle body part. When the locking block is pressed by the free-release unit and the free-release unit is released, the center axis of the free-release unit rotates and its tapered surface presses into the distance space on the bottom surface of the positioning block. The locking block securely locks the positioning block, and further locks the free-release unit to position it tightly. Due to the features of the above structure, the positioning block, locking block and free-release unit are combined in this order. When using a one-footed scooter, release the release unit, rotate the locking block to the bottom of the positioning block and press-fit to ensure locking, then lock the release unit and lock the handle stem. When the vehicle body is positioned in a tight position, and when the user wants to fold the vehicle, the release unit is opened and the locking block is rotated and released, and the vehicle body is released. When the handle stem is turned backward by the connecting rod and bent using the connecting hole to accommodate the positioning block in the long hole, and the handle stem is folded above the vehicle body, the one-footed scooter is used. It is a device for determining the folding position of a one-footed scooter, which can be folded. According to a second aspect of the present invention, one locking groove is formed on the upper surface of the positioning block, and the locking groove is formed such that the handle stem is bent upwardly of the vehicle body and the positioning block is accommodated in the long hole of the vehicle body. When the locking block is turned, the locking block is turned into the corresponding locking groove, and the locking block is simultaneously locked by the release unit, whereby the handle stem can be locked to the locking block and positioned on the vehicle body. It is a folding positioning device for a one-footed scooter. The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the folding positioning device is applied to the folding of the vehicle body part and the handle stem or the seat stem to enable the multi-stage folding of the one-footed scooter. It is a folding position determining device for the one-footed scooter described.

[0005]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, in the folding position determining apparatus for a one-footed scooter of the present invention, the one-footed scooter 1 has at least one body portion 10 and a handle stem 11 connected to one connecting rod 12. It is connected through. A front wheel 11 is provided at the bottom end of the handle stem 11, and a rear wheel 101 is connected to the bottom surface of the vehicle body 10. The features are as follows.

The folding positioning device 2 is composed of one positioning block 21, one locking block 22, and one free removal unit 23. The positioning block 21 is fixed to one side of the connecting rod 12, and a predetermined distance space D is formed between the bottom surface and the surface of the vehicle body 10, and the locking block 22 has one tapered front side. The front end of the vehicle body 10 provided with the surface 221 and the free-disengagement unit 23 combined with the surface 221 and provided with the surface 221 is alternately installed with the positioning block 21. The detachable unit 23 is fixed at a predetermined position at the front end of the vehicle body 10 beyond the upper surface of the locking block 22 in a radial direction, and the locking block 22 is subjected to pressure suppression by the detachable unit 23, and When the release unit 23 is released, the shaft 231 of the release unit 23 rotates, the tapered surface 221 presses into the distance space D on the bottom surface of the positioning block 21, and the locking block 22 is securely inserted into the positioning block 21. Is locked, and the free-release unit 23 is locked to position it tightly.

[0007] Due to the features of the above structure, the positioning block 21, the locking block 22, and the release unit 23 are combined in order, and when the user wants to use the one-footed scooter 1, the release unit 23 is opened. In addition, the locking block 22 is rotated into the bottom surface of the positioning block 21 by press-fitting to securely lock, and furthermore, the free-release unit 23 is locked, and the handle stem 11 and the vehicle body 10 are tightly positioned ( 5 and 6). Also, when the user wants to fold the vehicle, the user releases the free release unit 23 and turns the locking block 22 away, and also connects the handle stem 11 to the connecting rod by using the long hole 102 provided in front of the vehicle body 10. When the positioning block 21 is accommodated in the elongated hole 102 by being turned backward and bent by the handle 12 and the handle stem 11 is folded over the vehicle body 10 (see FIG. 7), the scooter 1 for one foot is folded. Can be taken.

Next, as shown in FIG. 7, one locking groove 211 is formed on the upper surface of the positioning block 21, and the locking groove 211 is formed by bending the handle stem 11 upwardly of the vehicle body 10. When the positioning block 21 is received and accommodated in the long hole 102 of the vehicle body 10, the locking block 22 is rotated to move into the corresponding locking groove 211, and is locked therewith by the free-release unit 23. As a result, the handle stem 11 can be locked on the locking block 22 and positioned on the vehicle body 10.

[0009]

[Effect of the invention]

 Taken together, the present invention has the following enhanced functions. 1. The handle stem 11 and the vehicle body portion 10 are quickly and tightly positioned by the folding positioning device 2 or are brought into a state in which they can be rotated and bent, thereby achieving a simple locking and bending effect. In addition, after folding, the handle stem 11 is folded over the vehicle body 10 to greatly reduce the folded length of the vehicle body, which is convenient for carrying by the user and packaging and transportation by the manufacturer. 2. According to the present invention, the locking block 22 is press-fitted into the predetermined distance space D between the bottom surface of the positioning block 21 and the vehicle body 10, the positioning block 21 and the locking block 22 exhibit a vertical locking state, and As a result, the tapered surface 221 of the locking block 22 is fitted, and it exhibits a tight tightening state, which is convenient for use. In addition, the locking effect of the locking is good during running, and the handle stem 11 swings. And has a good fixing effect. 3. When the scooter 1 for one foot is folded by providing the locking groove 211 on the upper surface of the positioning block 21, the locking block 22 is fitted and locks the free-disengagement unit 23, thereby having a good folding positioning effect. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a view showing a folded state of a known one-footed scooter.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a folding structure of another known one-footed scooter.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of another known one-footed scooter in a folded state.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a view showing the engagement between the vehicle body and the handle stem according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a locked state between the vehicle body and the handle stem according to the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing the folded state of the present invention (when the handle stem is bent upwardly of the vehicle body and the locking groove of the positioning block receives the engagement of the locking block).

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List 1 scooter for one foot 2 folding positioning device 10 body portion 21 positioning block 101 rear wheel 211 locking groove 102 long hole 22 locking block 11 handle stem 221 tapered surface 111 front wheel 23 free removal unit 12 connecting rod D distance space

Claims (3)

[Utility model registration claims] At least one vehicle body and a handle stem are connected to each other via a connecting rod. A front wheel is provided at a bottom end of the handle stem, and a rear wheel is connected to a bottom surface of the vehicle body. In the folding positioning device for a scooter for one foot, the folding positioning device, one positioning block,
It is composed of one locking block, one free unit,
The positioning block is fixed to one side of the connecting rod, a predetermined distance space is formed between the bottom surface and the surface of the vehicle body, and the locking block has one tapered surface on the front side thereof and is provided with a detachable unit. Combined and integrated at the front end of the vehicle body part and installed alternately with the positioning block, the free-release unit is turned radially from the upper surface of the locking block and fixed at a predetermined position at the front end of the vehicle body part. When the locking block is subjected to pressure by the free-release unit and the free-release unit is released, the center axis of the free-release unit rotates and its tapered surface presses into the distance space of the bottom surface of the positioning block,
The locking block securely locks the positioning block, further locks the free-moving unit, and positions it tightly. Due to the features of the above structure, the positioning block, the locking block and the free-moving unit are combined in order. When using a one-footed scooter, open the easy release unit, rotate the locking block to the bottom of the positioning block and press-fit to securely lock it. Tighten the part,
When the user wants to fold the vehicle, open the easy release unit and turn the locking block to release it, and use the long hole provided at the front of the vehicle body part, turn the handle stem backwards with the connecting rod and bend it. A one-legged scooter folding positioner, wherein the one-legged scooter can be folded when the positioning block is accommodated in the elongated hole and the handle stem is folded over the vehicle body. 2. A locking groove is formed on an upper surface of the positioning block, and the locking groove is formed when the handle stem is bent upward and the positioning block is accommodated in an elongated hole of the vehicle body. The locking block is rotated to move into the corresponding locking groove, and together with it, the locking is performed by the release unit, whereby the handle stem can be locked to the locking block and positioned on the vehicle body. , A one-foot scooter folding positioning device. 3. The one-legged scooter according to claim 1, wherein the folding positioning device is applied to the folding of the vehicle body portion and the handle stem or the seat stem to enable a multi-stage folding of the one-footed scooter. Scooter folding positioning device.