TW202200430A - Steering locking device of electric scooter - Google Patents

Abstract

A steering locking device of electric scooter having a steering assembly and a locking assembly is provided. The steering assembly has a head tube and a steering column inserted in the head tube. The steering column is provided with a locking hole. The locking assembly has a slidable latch arranged corresponding to the locking hole, a actuating motor engaged with the slidable latch and a positioning switch assembly. A driving element for driving the positioning switch assembly is arranged on the slidable latch. The driving element is moved with the slidable latch. The driving element is moved through the positioning switch assembly when the slidable latch is inserted into the locking hole.

Description

Steering lock device for electric locomotive

The present invention relates to a steering lock device of an electric locomotive, in particular to a steering lock device of an electric locomotive positioned by a switch.

The current usage of the faucet lock of the motorcycle is that the user first turns the faucet in a specific direction, then aligns the card groove on the steering column with the tenon of the lock, and then turns the lock with a key to lock the tenon of the lock into the steering column. And locked. When the card slot is not aligned with the tenon, the user can judge by the sense that the tenon cannot be inserted, and then try to fine-tune the turning direction of the faucet to align the card slot with the tenon.

However, the electric scooter does not have a key lock member, so a motor is required to drive the tenon to be inserted into the slot. However, it is difficult to determine whether the slot is aligned with the tenon. When the slot is not aligned with the tenon, if the motor continues to push the tenon, it is easy to activate the mechanism. damaged. In addition, it may cause lockup while driving.

In view of this, the inventor of the present invention has devoted himself to the study of the above-mentioned prior art and cooperated with the application of theories, trying his best to solve the above-mentioned problems, which is the goal of the present inventor's improvement.

The present invention provides a steering locking device of an electric scooter positioned by a switch.

The invention provides a steering locking device for an electric scooter, which comprises a steering assembly and a lock head assembly. The steering assembly includes a head pipe and a steering column penetrated in the head pipe, and a locking hole is defined in the steering column. The lock head assembly includes a sliding pin movably arranged corresponding to the locking hole, an actuating motor for interlocking the sliding pin, and a positioning switch assembly. A driving element for driving the positioning switch assembly is arranged on the sliding pin, and the driving element moves with the sliding pin. , When the sliding pin is inserted into the locking hole, the driving element passes through the positioning switch assembly.

In the steering locking device of the electric scooter of the present invention, when the sliding pin exits the locking hole, the driving element passes through the positioning switch assembly.

In the steering lock device for an electric vehicle of the present invention, the lock head assembly is attached to the outside of the head pipe. The lock head assembly includes a casing, a sliding groove is formed in the casing, the sliding pin is penetrated in the sliding groove and can slide along the sliding groove, and the actuating motor and the positioning switch assembly are fixedly arranged in the casing.

The steering locking device of the electric scooter of the present invention further comprises an end switch assembly, and the driving element can move away from the locking hole to pass the end switch assembly. The lock head assembly includes a casing, the sliding pin is movably arranged in the casing, and the actuating motor, the positioning switch assembly and the end switch assembly are fixedly arranged in the casing, a control port is formed on the outer surface of the casing, and a plurality of positioning switches are embedded in the casing. Terminals, one end of each positioning terminal is exposed in the control port, and the other end of each positioning terminal is electrically connected to the corresponding positioning switch component and the end switch component respectively.

In the steering locking device of the electric scooter of the present invention, an interference portion is protruded from the driving element, and the positioning switch assembly includes a positioning button. The positioning switch assembly includes an elastic arm that extends across the positioning button. After the interference portion passes the positioning button, the interference portion touches the elastic arm of the positioning switch assembly so that the elastic arm continues to press the positioning button.

In the steering locking device of the electric scooter of the present invention, the end switch assembly includes an end button, and the end button interferes with the movement stroke of the interference portion so that the interference portion can move until the end button is pressed. The end switch assembly includes another elastic arm, and the elastic arm of the end switch assembly extends across the end button. When the interference part passes the end button, the interference part touches the elastic arm of the end switch assembly, so that the elastic arm of the end switch assembly continues to touch the end point. button. The pair of elastic arms extend opposite to each other in the moving direction of the driving element.

In the steering locking device of the electric scooter of the present invention, the driving element is protruded with an interference part; The interfering part can move through the end-point photo-interrupter.

In the steering locking device of the electric scooter of the present invention, a magnetic member is arranged on the driving element, the positioning switch assembly includes a positioning magnetic reed switch, and the magnetic member can move through the positioning magnetic reed switch. The end switch assembly includes an end reed switch through which the magnetic member can move.

The steering locking device of the electric scooter of the present invention detects whether the sliding pin is inserted into the steering column and locks the steering column for controlling the actuation of the actuating motor by the switch, so as to avoid the driving danger caused by the incorrect operation of the sliding pin or the damage of the actuating motor. .

Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4 , a first embodiment of the present invention provides a steering locking device for an electric scooter, which includes a steering assembly 10 and a lock head assembly 20 .

The steering assembly 10 includes a head pipe 11 and a steering column 12 passing through the head pipe 11 . Generally speaking, the head pipe 11 is disposed on the frame, and the steering column 12 is connected between the front fork and the faucet handle and rotatably passes through the head pipe 11 . One side of the head pipe 11 is preferably provided with a through hole 13, and one side of the steering column 12 is provided with a locking hole 14. When the steering column 12 is rotated to a specific position, the through hole 13 of the head pipe 11 can be aligned with the locking hole of the steering column 12. 14.

The lock assembly 20 is attached to the outside of the head pipe 11 and is arranged corresponding to the through hole 13 of the head pipe 11 . The lock head assembly 20 preferably includes a housing 100 , a sliding pin 200 , an actuating motor 300 , a positioning switch assembly 410 and an end switch assembly 420 .

A sliding slot 101 is formed in the casing 100 , the sliding pin 200 is inserted in the sliding slot 101 and can slide axially along the sliding slot 101 , and one end of the sliding pin 200 is arranged corresponding to the locking hole 14 . When 13 is aligned with the locking hole 14 of the steering column 12, the sliding pin 200 can slide so that the end penetrates the locking hole 14 through the through hole 13 to lock the rotation of the steering column 12. A driving element 210 is disposed on the sliding pin 200 , and an interference portion 211 is protruded from the driving element 210 . In this embodiment, the driving element 210 is preferably a plastic block fixed to the sliding pin 200 , and the interference portion 211 is preferably a protrusion protruding from one side of the sliding pin 200 .

The actuating motor 300 is fixedly arranged in the casing 100, and has an output screw 310, and the output screw 310 preferably engages with the sliding pin 200 through a meshing structure 220. The meshing structure 220 may include a gear, a rack or a nut, etc. The combination of the elements engaging with each other is not limited in the present invention. Also, when the sliding pin 200 moves, the driving element 210 moves with the sliding pin 200 .

The positioning switch assembly 410 and the end switch assembly 420 are fixedly arranged in the housing 100, and the driving element 210 is used to drive the positioning switch assembly 410 and the end point and closing assembly. When the sliding pin 200 is inserted into the locking hole 14, the driving element 210 passes through the positioning switch assembly. 410 and actuate the positioning switch assembly 410. The drive element 210 is capable of moving away from the locking hole 14 to pass through the end switch assembly 420 and actuate the end switch assembly 420 .

Thereby, when the sliding pin 200 is moved into the locking hole 14 , the driving element 210 can move through the positioning switch assembly 410 with the sliding pin 200 . Therefore, when the sliding pin 200 is moved and inserted into the locking hole 14 , the positioning switch assembly 410 is driven to issue a signal to lock the positioning sliding pin 200 and stop the actuating motor 300 . When the sliding pin 200 exits the locking hole 14, the driving element 210 moves with the sliding pin 200. When the driving element 210 passes through the positioning switch assembly 410 again, the positioning switch assembly 410 is turned off and the signal is interrupted. The pin 200 exits the locking hole 14 . Once the driving element 210 passes the end button 421 , the end switch assembly 420 is driven to issue a signal to locate the end of the retraction stroke and stop the actuating motor 300 .

In this embodiment, the positioning switch assembly 410 includes a main body 410a, a positioning button 411 and an elastic arm 412 are protruded on the main body 410a, one end of the elastic arm 412 is connected to the main body 410a, and the other end of the elastic arm 412 faces the head pipe 11 extends across positioning key 411 . The positioning button 411 interferes with the movement stroke of the interference portion 211 , and in this embodiment, the interference portion 211 is used for physical interference. Therefore, when the sliding pin 200 moves and inserts into the locking hole 14 , the interference portion 211 can move along with the sliding pin 200 to touch the positioning button 411 . Therefore, when the sliding pin 200 moves and inserts into the locking hole 14 , the positioning switch assembly 410 is driven to send out The signal is used to lock the positioning slide pin 200 and stop the actuating motor 300 . Moreover, the interference part 211 preferably first touches the elastic arm 412 and then further touches the positioning button 411. Therefore, after the interference part 211 passes the positioning button 411, the interference part 211 can continue to touch the elastic arm 412 of the positioning switch assembly 410 to make the positioning The elastic arm 412 of the switch assembly 410 continues to press the positioning button 411 to ensure positioning.

The end switch assembly 420 includes a main body 420a. The main body 420a is protruded with an end button 421 and a spring arm 422. One end of the spring arm 422 is connected to the body 420a, and the other end of the spring arm 422 extends away from the head pipe 11 and spans the end button 421. . Therefore, the pair of elastic arms 412 , 422 extend opposite to each other in the moving direction of the driving element 210 . The end button 421 interferes with the movement stroke of the interference portion 211 , whereby when the slide pin 200 withdraws from the locking hole 14 , the interference portion 211 moves along with the slide pin 200 . Once the interfering part 211 moves to touch the end button 421 , the end switch assembly 420 is driven to send out a signal to locate and retreat from the end of the stroke and stop the actuating motor 300 . Moreover, the interference portion 211 preferably first touches the elastic arm 422 and then further presses the end button 421. Therefore, after the interference portion 211 passes the end button 421, the interference portion 211 can continue to press the elastic arm 422 of the end switch assembly 420 to make the end point The elastic arm 422 of the switch assembly 420 continues to press the end button 421 to ensure the position of the exit from the end of the stroke.

Referring to FIGS. 5 to 8 , a second embodiment of the present invention provides a steering locking device for an electric scooter, which includes a steering assembly 10 and a lock head assembly 20 .

The structure of the steering assembly 10 is the same as that of the aforementioned first example, so it will not be repeated here. The lock assembly 20 is attached to the outside of the head pipe 11 and is arranged corresponding to the through hole 13 of the head pipe 11 . The lock head assembly 20 preferably includes a housing 100 , a sliding pin 200 , an actuating motor 300 , a positioning switch assembly 410 and an end switch assembly 420 . The structures of the housing 100 , the sliding pin 200 and the actuating motor 300 are as large as those of the aforementioned first example, and the similarities are not repeated here. The difference between the present invention and the first embodiment mainly lies in the structure of the positioning switch assembly 410 and the end switch assembly 420 , so further detailed descriptions are as follows.

The positioning switch assembly 410 includes a positioning photo-interrupter 413, and the interference portion 211 can move through the positioning photo-interrupter 413. The end switch assembly 420 includes an end-point photo-interrupter 423, and the interference portion 211 can move through the end-point photo-interrupter. 423. Specifically, the positioning photo-interrupter 413 and the end-point photo-interrupter 423 respectively have a light-emitting element and a corresponding receiving element, and the receiving element is used for receiving the light beam projected by the corresponding light-emitting element. The light beam projected by each light-emitting element can reach the corresponding receiving element directly or after reflection. In this embodiment, the interference portion 211 is used to interfere the light beam. When the light beam is blocked or reflected by the passing interference portion 211 , the positioning photo-interrupter 413 or the end-point photo-interrupter 423 is driven. Thereby, when the interference portion 211 passes the positioning photo-interrupter 413, the positioning photo-interrupter 413 can be driven to lock the positioning slide pin 200 and stop the actuating motor 300, and when the interference portion 211 passes the end-point photo-interrupter 423, it can be driven The end opto-interrupter 423 stops the actuation motor 300 to locate the end of the retreat stroke.

Referring to FIGS. 9 to 12 , a third embodiment of the present invention provides a steering locking device for an electric scooter, which includes a steering assembly 10 and a lock head assembly 20 .

The structure of the steering assembly 10 is the same as that of the aforementioned first example, so it will not be repeated here. The lock assembly 20 is attached to the outside of the head pipe 11 and is arranged corresponding to the through hole 13 of the head pipe 11 . The lock head assembly 20 preferably includes a housing 100 , a sliding pin 200 , an actuating motor 300 , a positioning switch assembly 410 and an end switch assembly 420 . The structures of the housing 100 , the sliding pin 200 and the actuating motor 300 are as large as those of the aforementioned first example, and the similarities are not repeated here. The difference between the present invention and the first embodiment mainly lies in the structure of the positioning switch assembly 410 and the end switch assembly 420 , so further detailed descriptions are as follows.

A driving element 210 is provided on the sliding pin 200 , and a magnetic member 212 is provided on the driving element 210 . The positioning switch assembly 410 includes a positioning reed switch 414, and the magnetic member 212 can pass the positioning reed switch 414 along with the travel of the sliding lock; Can move past the end point reed switch 424 . Thereby, when the magnetic member 212 passes the positioning reed switch 414 , the positioning reed switch 414 can be driven to lock the sliding pin 200 and stop the actuating motor 300 , and when the magnetic member 212 passes the terminal magnetic reed switch 424 , the terminal magnetic reed can be driven. Switch 424 is used to position the end of the retract stroke and stop actuating motor 300 .

Referring to FIGS. 13 to 16 , a fourth embodiment of the present invention provides a steering locking device for an electric scooter, which includes a steering assembly 10 and a lock head assembly 20 .

The steering assembly 10 includes a head pipe 11 and a steering column 12 passing through the head pipe 11 . Generally speaking, the head pipe 11 is disposed on the frame, and the steering column 12 is connected between the front fork and the faucet handle and rotatably passes through the head pipe 11 . One side of the head pipe 11 is preferably provided with a through hole 13, and one side of the steering column 12 is provided with a locking hole 14. When the steering column 12 is rotated to a specific position, the through hole 13 of the head pipe 11 can be aligned with the locking hole of the steering column 12. 14.

The lock assembly 20 is attached to the outside of the head pipe 11 and is arranged corresponding to the through hole 13 of the head pipe 11 . The lock head assembly 20 preferably includes a housing 100 , a sliding pin 200 , an actuating motor 300 , a positioning switch assembly 410 and an end switch assembly 420 .

A sliding slot 101 is formed in the casing 100 , the sliding pin 200 is inserted in the sliding slot 101 and can slide axially along the sliding slot 101 , and one end of the sliding pin 200 is arranged corresponding to the locking hole 14 . When 13 is aligned with the locking hole 14 of the steering column 12, the sliding pin 200 can slide so that the end penetrates the locking hole 14 through the through hole 13 to lock the rotation of the steering column 12. A driving element 210 is disposed on the other end of the sliding pin 200 , and when the sliding pin 200 moves, the driving element 210 moves with the sliding pin 200 . In this embodiment, the driving element 210 preferably defines a buckle groove 213 for the sliding pin 200 to be clamped to facilitate assembly.

The positioning switch assembly 410 and the end switch assembly 420 are fixedly arranged in the housing 100, and the driving element 210 is used to drive the positioning switch assembly 410 and the end point and closing assembly. When the sliding pin 200 is inserted into the locking hole 14, the driving element 210 passes through the positioning switch assembly. 410 and actuate the positioning switch assembly 410. When the slide pin 200 is withdrawn from the locking hole 14 , the drive element 210 can move away from the locking hole 14 to pass the end switch assembly 420 and actuate the end switch assembly 420 .

The lock head assembly 20 includes a casing 100 , the sliding pin 200 is movably disposed in the casing 100 , and the actuating motor 300 , the positioning switch assembly 410 and the end switch assembly 420 are fixedly disposed in the casing 100 . In this embodiment, a control port 110 is formed on the outer surface of the casing 100 , and a plurality of positioning terminals 111 and a plurality of actuating terminals 112 are embedded in the casing 100 . One end of each positioning terminal 111 is exposed in the control port 110 , and the other end of each positioning terminal 111 is electrically connected to the corresponding positioning switch assembly 410 and the end switch assembly 420 respectively. One end of each actuating terminal 112 is exposed in the control port 110 , and the other end of each actuating terminal 112 is electrically connected to the actuating motor 300 , respectively. Therefore, the control port 110 can capture the signals of the positioning switch assembly 410 and the end switch assembly 420 and control the actuating motor 300 accordingly. The positioning terminals 111 and the plurality of actuating terminals 112 are embedded in the casing 100 without additional wiring.

In the steering locking device of the electric scooter of the present invention, the switch detects whether the sliding pin 200 is inserted into and locks the steering column 12 for controlling the actuation of the actuating motor 300, thereby preventing the sliding pin 200 from operating incorrectly and causing driving hazards or causing Actuator motor 300 is damaged. Furthermore, the stability of the movement of the lock head assembly 20 can be improved by simple switch positioning and control.

The above descriptions are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Other equivalent changes using the patent spirit of the present invention shall all belong to the patent scope of the present invention.

10: Steering components 11: Head tube 12: Steering column 13: Perforation 14: Locking hole 20: Lock assembly 100: Shell 101: Chute 110: Control port 111: Positioning terminal 112: Actuating terminal 200: sliding pin 210: Drive Components 211: Interference Department 212: Magnetics 213: Buckle slot 220: meshing structure 300: Actuating Motor 310: output screw 410: Positioning switch assembly 410a: Ontology 411: Positioning button 412: Spring Arm 413: Positioning the photointerrupter 414: Positioning Reed Switch 420: End switch assembly 420a: Ontology 421: End button 422: Spring Arm 423: Endpoint photointerrupter 424: Endpoint Reed Switch

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a steering lock device of an electric locomotive according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a cross-sectional view of the steering lock device of the electric locomotive according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

3 is a perspective view of the locked state of the steering locking device of the electric locomotive according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

4 is a sectional view of the locked state of the steering lock device of the electric locomotive according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

5 is a perspective view of a steering locking device of an electric locomotive according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

6 is a cross-sectional view of a steering lock device for an electric locomotive according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

7 is a perspective view of the locked state of the steering locking device of the electric locomotive according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

8 is a sectional view of a locked state of a steering lock device of an electric locomotive according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a steering lock device of an electric locomotive according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

10 is a cross-sectional view of a steering lock device for an electric locomotive according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the locked state of the steering locking device of the electric locomotive according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

12 is a cross-sectional view of a locked state of a steering lock device of an electric locomotive according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

13 is a perspective view of a steering lock device of an electric locomotive according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

14 is a cross-sectional view of a steering lock device for an electric locomotive according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

15 is another perspective view of the steering lock device of the electric locomotive according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

16 is a perspective view of the locked state of the steering lock device of the electric locomotive according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

10: Steering components

11: Head tube

12: Steering column

13: Perforation

14: Locking hole

20: Lock assembly

100: Shell

101: Chute

200: sliding pin

210: Drive Components

211: Interference Department

220: meshing structure

300: Actuating Motor

310: output screw

410: Positioning switch assembly

410a: Ontology

411: Positioning button

412: Spring Arm

420: End switch assembly

420a: Ontology

421: End button

422: Spring Arm

Claims (16)

A steering lock device for an electric locomotive, comprising: a steering assembly including a head pipe and a steering column passing through the head pipe, the steering column defines a locking hole; and a lock head assembly, comprising a sliding pin movably arranged corresponding to the locking hole, an actuating motor linking the sliding pin, and a positioning switch assembly, the sliding pin is provided with a driving element for driving the positioning switch assembly, The driving element moves with the sliding pin, and when the sliding pin is inserted into the locking hole, the driving element passes the positioning switch assembly. The steering locking device for an electric scooter as claimed in claim 1, wherein when the sliding pin exits the locking hole, the driving element passes through the positioning switch assembly. The steering lock device for an electric scooter as claimed in claim 1, wherein the lock head assembly is attached to the outside of the head pipe. The steering locking device for an electric scooter according to claim 1, wherein the lock head assembly comprises a casing, a sliding groove is formed in the casing, the sliding pin is inserted into the sliding groove and can slide along the sliding groove, And the actuating motor and the positioning switch assembly are fixedly arranged in the casing. The steering locking device for an electric scooter according to claim 1, further comprising an end switch assembly, and the driving element can move away from the locking hole to pass through the end switch assembly. The steering lock device for an electric locomotive as claimed in claim 5, wherein the lock head assembly comprises a housing, the sliding pin is movably arranged in the housing and the actuating motor, the positioning switch assembly and the end switch assembly are fixed A control port is formed on the outer surface of the shell, a plurality of positioning terminals are embedded in the shell, one end of each positioning terminal is respectively exposed in the control port, and the other end of each positioning terminal is electrically connected Connect to the corresponding positioning switch assembly and the end switch assembly. The steering lock device for an electric scooter according to claim 1, wherein the driving element is protruded with an interference portion, the positioning switch assembly includes a positioning button, and the positioning button interferes with the movement stroke of the interference portion so that the interference portion can move to Press and hold the positioning button. The steering lock device for an electric scooter as claimed in claim 7, wherein the positioning switch assembly comprises an elastic arm, the elastic arm extends across the positioning button, and after the interference portion passes the positioning button, the interference portion touches the positioning button The elastic arm of the switch assembly makes the elastic arm continue to press the positioning button. The steering locking device for an electric scooter according to claim 5, wherein the driving element is protruded with an interference portion, the positioning switch assembly includes a positioning button, and the positioning button interferes with the movement stroke of the interference portion so that the interference portion can move to When the positioning button is pressed, the end switch assembly includes a target button, and the end button interferes with the movement stroke of the interference portion so that the interference portion can move until the end button is pressed. The steering lock device for an electric scooter as claimed in claim 9, wherein the positioning switch assembly comprises an elastic arm, the elastic arm extends across the positioning button, and when the interference portion passes the positioning button, the interference portion touches the positioning button The elastic arm of the switch assembly makes the elastic arm continue to press the positioning button. The steering locking device for an electric scooter according to claim 10, wherein the end switch assembly includes another elastic arm, the elastic arm of the end switch assembly extends across the end button, and when the interference portion passes the end button, the The interference part touches and presses the elastic arm of the end switch assembly so that the elastic arm of the end switch assembly continues to press the end button. The steering lock device of an electric scooter according to claim 11, wherein the pair of elastic arms extend opposite to each other in the moving direction of the driving element. The steering lock device for an electric scooter according to claim 1, wherein the driving element is protruded with an interference portion, the positioning switch assembly includes a positioning photo-interrupter, and the interference portion can move through the positioning photo-interrupter. The steering lock device of an electric scooter according to claim 5, wherein the driving element is protruded with an interference portion, the positioning switch assembly includes a positioning photo-interrupter, the interference portion can move through the positioning photo-interrupter, the The endpoint switch assembly includes an endpoint photo-interrupter through which the interference portion can move. The steering lock device for an electric scooter according to claim 1, wherein a magnetic member is provided on the driving element, the positioning switch assembly includes a positioning magnetic reed switch, and the magnetic member can move through the positioning magnetic reed switch. The steering lock device for an electric locomotive as claimed in claim 5, wherein the driving element is provided with a magnetic member, the positioning switch assembly includes a positioning magnetic reed switch, the magnetic member can move through the positioning magnetic reed switch, the end switch The assembly includes an end point reed switch through which the magnetic member can move.

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