TWI661963B - Pedal control mechanism - Google Patents

Abstract

A pedal control mechanism includes a manual control unit, a lead unit, a first pedal, and a second pedal. The manual control unit includes a handle that moves between a first handle position and a second handle position. The first pedal includes a first pedal body, and the lead unit is connected to the first pedal body and the handle. The second pedal includes a second pedal body, the wire unit is connected to the second pedal body and the handle, wherein when the handle is in a first handle position, the first pedal body and the second pedal body are in an extended position When the handle is in a second handle position, the first pedal body and the second pedal body are in a closed position.

Description

Pedal control

The present invention relates to a pedal control mechanism, and more particularly, to a pedal control mechanism that can be conveniently folded.

Conventional locomotive flywheel pedals only have an automatic deployment mechanism, so when passengers get out of the car, they often need to touch the left and right flywheel pedals with their hands or feet before they can be stowed. In addition, it is easy to forget to retract the flying pedal when parking. When driving a car, the flying pedal may easily collide with the adjacent car or the driving calf, causing inconvenience and discomfort.

The invention provides a pedal control mechanism for solving the problems of the conventional technology. The pedal control mechanism includes a manual control unit, a lead unit, a first pedal, and a second pedal. The manual control unit includes a handle that moves between a first handle position and a second handle position. The first pedal includes a first pedal body, and the lead unit is connected to the first pedal body and the handle. The second pedal includes a second pedal body, the wire unit is connected to the second pedal body and the handle, wherein when the handle is in a first handle position, the first pedal body and the second pedal body are in an extended position When the handle is in a second handle position, the first pedal body and the second pedal body are in a closed position.

In one embodiment, the lead unit includes a control unit connection line, a connector, a first pedal connection line, and a second pedal connection line. The connecting line of the control unit connects the handle and the connector, the first pedal connecting line connects the first pedal body and the connector, and the second pedal connecting line connects the second pedal body and the connector.

In an embodiment, the first pedal further includes an upper cover, a lower cover, and a pedal elastic element. The first pedal body is sandwiched between the upper cover and the lower cover, and the pedal elastic element abuts against the first pedal. Between the pedal body and the lower cover, in the closed position, the first pedal connecting line applies a pulling force to the first pedal body, and the pedal elastic element simultaneously applies an elastic force to the first pedal body. When the pulling force is released, the elastic force rotates the first pedal body to the deployed position.

In one embodiment, the first pedal connecting line includes a pedal fixing end, the first pedal body includes a pedal body connecting slot, and the pedal fixing end is embedded in the pedal body connecting slot.

In an embodiment, the connector includes a first abutting surface and a second abutting surface. The first abutting surface is opposite to the second abutting surface. The control unit connection line is embedded in the connector and abuts against the second abutting surface. Abutting the first abutting surface, the first pedal connecting line and the second pedal connecting line are embedded in the connector and abut the second abutting surface.

In an embodiment, the connector includes a first fitting groove and a second fitting groove, and the first fitting groove and the second fitting groove are formed on both sides of the connector, and the first The pedal connecting line is embedded in the first fitting groove, the second pedal connecting line is embedded in the second fitting groove, and the position of the control unit connecting line on the connector is located between the first pedal connecting line and the second pedal. Between the lines.

In one embodiment, the manual control unit further includes a control unit base, a hook, and a control unit elastic element, the handle is pivotally connected to the control unit base, the hook is pivotally connected to the handle, and the control unit is elastic. One end of the component is connected to the handle Hand, the other end of the elastic element of the control unit abuts the hook, and the base of the control unit includes an engaging portion and a pushing portion. When the handle is located at the first handle position, the hook abuts the pushing portion. When the handle is located at the second handle position, the hook engages the engaging portion.

In an embodiment, the hook is a pawl, and the engaging portion includes a plurality of teeth. When the handle is located at the second handle position, the hook engages one of the teeth.

In one embodiment, the control unit elastic element is pivoted between a first orientation and a second orientation. When the control unit elastic element is in the first orientation, the control unit elastic element is in a first rotation direction. Pushing the hook, when the elastic element of the control unit is in the second orientation, the elastic element of the control unit pushes the hook along a second rotation direction, the first rotation direction being opposite to the second rotation direction.

In one embodiment, the hook includes a connection slot and a slide slot, the handle includes a connection shaft, the control unit elastic element includes an abutment end, and the abutment end of the control unit elastic element abuts the A connecting slot, the hook is connected to the connecting shaft through the sliding slot, and when the hook abuts the pushing portion, the control unit elastic element is pushed to the first orientation, and the abutting end is located on the connecting shaft Below the shaft center, when the handle is located at the second handle position and the hook is engaged with the engaging portion, the abutting end is located above the shaft center of the connecting shaft.

In one embodiment, the abutment end slides in the connection slot. When the hook is adapted to engage the engagement portion, the abutment end is located at a first slot position of the connection slot. When the hook is disengaged from the engaging portion, the abutting end is located at a second slot position of the connection slot.

By applying the embodiment of the present invention, the user can control the opening and closing of the pedal through the manual control unit without touching the pedal body, thereby increasing the convenience in use.

M‧‧‧ Locomotive

91‧‧‧frame

92‧‧‧Lock unit

1, 1’‧‧‧ pedal control mechanism

10‧‧‧Manual control unit

11‧‧‧handle

111‧‧‧ connecting shaft

12‧‧‧ Control unit base

121‧‧‧Pushing Department

122‧‧‧ Engagement Department

123‧‧‧tooth

13‧‧‧ card hook

131‧‧‧ first slot position

132‧‧‧Second slot position

133‧‧‧ Connection slot

134‧‧‧chute

14‧‧‧ Control unit spring element

141‧‧‧butt

20‧‧‧Wire unit

21‧‧‧First pedal connection cable

211‧‧‧ pedal fixed end

22‧‧‧Second pedal connection cable

23‧‧‧Control unit connection line

24‧‧‧ Connector

241‧‧‧First abutment surface

242‧‧‧Second abutment surface

243‧‧‧First fitting groove

244‧‧‧Second fitting groove

30‧‧‧first pedal

31‧‧‧First pedal body

311‧‧‧ pedal body connection slot

32‧‧‧ Upper cover

33‧‧‧ lower cover

34‧‧‧ Pedal spring element

40‧‧‧Second pedal

41‧‧‧Second pedal body

FIG. 1 shows a partial structure of a locomotive according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2A shows a detailed structure of the first pedal of the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2B shows the first pedal in the folded position according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2C shows the first pedal in the deployed position according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows the detailed structure of the connector according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4A shows a situation where the handle is located at the first handle position according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4B shows a situation where the handle of the embodiment of the present invention is pulled up from the first handle position.

FIG. 4C shows a situation where the handle is located at the second handle position according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4D shows a situation where the hook of the embodiment of the present invention is detached from the engaging portion.

FIG. 5A shows a pedal control mechanism according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5B shows a handle of another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 shows a partial structure of a locomotive M according to an embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1, a locomotive M according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a frame 91 and a lock unit 92. And a pedal control mechanism 1. The lock unit 92 and the pedal control mechanism 1 are mounted on the frame 91.

Referring to FIG. 1, the pedal control mechanism 1 includes a manual control unit 10, a lead unit 20, a first pedal 30 and a second pedal 40. The manual control unit 10 includes a handle 11 that moves between a first handle position and a second handle position. The lead unit 20 includes a control unit connection line 23, a connector 24, a first pedal connection line 21 and a second pedal connection line 22. The control unit connection line 23 connects the handle 11 and the connector 24. The first pedal 30 includes a first pedal body 31, wherein the first pedal connection line 21 connects the first pedal body 31 and the connector 24. The second pedal 40 includes a second pedal body 41, wherein the second pedal connection line 22 connects the second pedal body 41 and the connector 24. When the handle is in a first handle position, the first pedal body and the second pedal body are in an expanded position, and when the handle is in a second handle position, the first pedal body and the second pedal body are in a Collapsed position.

FIG. 2A shows a detailed structure of the first pedal 30. Taking the first pedal as an example, the detailed structure of the first pedal and the second pedal will be described here. Referring to FIG. 2A, in an embodiment, the first pedal 30 further includes an upper cover 32, a lower cover 33, and a pedal spring element 34. The first pedal body 31 is sandwiched between the upper cover 32 and the lower cover 33. Meanwhile, the pedal spring element 34 abuts between the first pedal body 31 and the lower cover 33. In this embodiment, the pedal spring element 34 is a torsion spring. The first pedal connecting wire 21 includes a pedal fixing end 211, the first pedal body 31 includes a pedal body connecting groove 311, and the pedal fixing end 211 is embedded in the pedal body connecting groove 311.

With reference to Figures 2A and 2B, in the closed position, the first pedal The connecting wire 21 applies a pulling force to the first pedal body 31 (the handle is in the second handle position), and the pedal elastic element 34 simultaneously applies an elastic force to the first pedal body 31. With reference to Figures 2A and 2C, when the pulling force is released (the handle is in the first handle position), the elastic force provided by the pedal elastic element 34 rotates the first pedal body 31 to the expanded position.

Through the above design, the pulling force can be provided through the manual control unit 10 to rotate the first pedal body 31 and the second pedal body 41 to the closed position. In addition, after the manual control unit 10 releases the pulling force, the first pedal body 31 and the second pedal body 41 are automatically rotated to the deployed position by the elastic force. By applying the embodiment of the present invention, the user can control the opening and closing of the pedal through the manual control unit 10 without touching the pedal body, thereby increasing convenience in use.

FIG. 3 shows a detailed structure of the connector 24 according to the embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3, in an embodiment, the connector 24 includes a first contact surface 241 and a second contact surface 242. The first contact surface 241 is opposite to the second contact surface 242. The control unit connecting line 23 is embedded in the connector 24 and abuts the first abutting surface 241. The first pedal connecting line 21 and the second pedal connecting line 22 are embedded in the connector 24 and abutting the second abutting surface. 242.

Referring to FIG. 3, in detail, the connector 24 includes a first fitting groove 243 and a second fitting groove 244. The first fitting groove 243 and the second fitting groove 244 are formed in the connector. On both sides of the connector 24, the first pedal connecting wire 21 is inserted into the first fitting groove 243, the second pedal connecting wire 22 is inserted into the second fitting groove 244, and the control unit connecting wire 23 is connected to the connector 24. The upper position is between the first pedal connection line 21 and the second pedal connection line 22.

Through this connector 24, a single control unit connection line 23 can be used. The first pedal connection line 21 and the second pedal connection line 22 are pulled uniformly at the time to apply the pulling force to the first pedal body 31 and the second pedal body 41.

Referring to FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D, in an embodiment, the manual control unit 10 further includes a control unit base 12, a hook 13, and a control unit elastic element 14. The handle 11 is pivotally connected to the control unit base 12, the hook 13 is pivotally connected to the handle 11, one end of the control unit elastic element 14 is connected to the handle 11, and the other end of the control unit elastic element 14 abuts the hook 13 The control unit base 12 includes a pushing portion 121 and an engaging portion 122. Referring to FIG. 4A, when the handle 11 is located at the first handle position, the hook 13 abuts against the pushing portion 121. Referring to FIG. 4C, when the handle 11 is located at the second handle position, the hook 13 engages the engaging portion 122.

4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D, in one embodiment, the hook 13 is a pawl, and the engaging portion 122 includes a plurality of teeth 123. Referring to FIG. 4C, when the handle 11 is located at the second handle position, the hook 13 engages one of the teeth 123.

4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D, in this embodiment, the control unit elastic element 14 pivots between a first orientation and a second orientation. Referring to FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, when the control unit elastic element 14 is in the first orientation, the control unit elastic element 14 is pushed in a first rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C). The hook 13 is pushed up, whereby the hook 13 is adapted to engage one of the teeth 123 to fix the position of the handle 11. Referring to FIG. 4D, when the control unit elastic element 14 is in the second orientation, the control unit elastic element 14 pushes the hook 13 along a second rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 4D), thereby The hook 13 is separated from the engaging portion 122, and the handle 11 can smoothly return from the second handle position to the first handle position.

The rotation mechanism of the elastic element 14 of the control unit will be described below. Section 4A The figure shows a situation in which the handle of the embodiment of the present invention is located at the first handle position. FIG. 4B shows a situation where the handle of the embodiment of the present invention is pulled up from the first handle position. FIG. 4C shows a situation where the handle is located at the second handle position according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4D shows a situation where the hook of the embodiment of the present invention is detached from the engaging portion. Referring to FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, and 4D, in an embodiment, the hook 13 includes a connection slot 133 and a slide slot 134, the handle includes a connection shaft 111, and the control unit elastic element 14 includes an abutment. The connecting end 141, the abutting end 141 of the control unit elastic element 14 abuts the connecting slot 133, and the hook 13 is connected to the connecting shaft 111 through the sliding slot 134. Referring to FIG. 4A, when the hook 13 abuts the pushing portion 121, the control unit elastic element 14 is pushed to the first orientation, and the abutting end 141 is located below the axis of the connecting shaft 111. Referring to FIG. 4C, when the handle 11 is located at the second handle position and the hook 13 is engaged with the engaging portion 122, the abutting end 141 is located above the axis of the connecting shaft 111.

In detail, the abutting end 141 slides in the connection slot 133. Referring to FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C, when the hook 13 is adapted to engage the engaging portion 122, the abutting end 141 is located at a first slot position 131 of one of the connection slots 133. As a result, the elastic element 14 of the control unit pushes the hook 13 in the first rotation direction (clockwise direction in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4C). Referring to FIG. 4D, when the hook 13 is disengaged from the engaging portion 122, the abutting end 141 is located at a second slot position 132 of the connection slot 133. The elastic element 14 of the control unit pushes the hook 13 along the second rotation direction (counterclockwise direction in FIG. 4D).

In the above embodiment, the abutting end 141 is located above or below the axis of the connecting shaft 111, and is based on the control unit base 12. In this embodiment, the tooth 123 is located at the pushing position. Above the portion 121. The above disclosures are not restricted this invention.

5A and 5B are diagrams illustrating a pedal control mechanism 1 'according to another embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the first pedal connection line 21 and the second pedal connection line 22 are directly connected to the handle 11. In this embodiment, the control unit connection lines and connectors of the foregoing embodiment are omitted.

Although the present invention has been disclosed as above with specific preferred embodiments, it is not intended to limit the present invention. Any person skilled in the art can still make some changes and decorations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be determined by the scope of the appended patent application.

Claims (8)

A pedal control mechanism includes: a manual control unit including a handle that moves between a first handle position and a second handle position; a lead unit; a first pedal including a first pedal body and the lead A unit is connected to the first pedal body and the handle; and a second pedal includes a second pedal body, the wire unit is connected to the second pedal body and the handle, wherein when the handle is in a first handle position, the The first pedal body and the second pedal body are in an extended position. When the handle is in a second handle position, the first pedal body and the second pedal body are in a collapsed position, wherein the wire unit includes a A control unit connecting line, a connector, a first pedal connecting line and a second pedal connecting line, the control unit connecting line connecting the handle and the connector, the first pedal connecting line connecting the first pedal body and the A connector, and the second pedal connecting line connects the second pedal body and the connector. The pedal control mechanism according to item 1 of the scope of patent application, wherein the first pedal further includes an upper cover, a lower cover, and a pedal elastic element, and the first pedal body is sandwiched between the upper cover and the lower cover. The pedal spring element abuts between the first pedal body and the lower cover, wherein, at the collapsed position, the first pedal connection line exerts a pulling force on the first pedal body, and the pedal spring element simultaneously The first pedal body applies an elastic force, and when the pulling force is released, the elastic force rotates the first pedal body to the deployed position. The pedal control mechanism according to item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the connector includes a first fitting groove and a second fitting groove, and the first fitting groove and the second fitting groove are formed in On both sides of the connector, the first pedal connecting line is embedded in the first fitting groove, the second pedal connecting line is embedded in the second fitting groove, and the position of the control unit connecting line on the connector is located in the first A pedal connection line and the second pedal connection line. The pedal control mechanism according to item 2 of the scope of patent application, wherein the manual control unit further includes a control unit base, a hook, and a control unit elastic element, the handle is pivotally connected to the control unit base, and the card The hook is pivotally connected to the handle, one end of the control unit elastic element is connected to the handle, the other end of the control unit elastic element abuts the hook, and the control unit base includes an engaging portion and a pushing portion. When the handle is located at the first handle position, the hook is abutted against the pushing portion, and when the handle is located at the second handle position, the hook is engaged with the engaging portion. The pedal control mechanism according to item 4 of the scope of patent application, wherein the hook is a pawl, the engaging portion includes a plurality of teeth, and when the handle is located at the second handle position, the hook is engaged One of the teeth. The pedal control mechanism according to item 5 of the scope of patent application, wherein the elastic element of the control unit pivots between a first orientation and a second orientation, and when the elastic element of the control unit is in the first orientation, the The control unit elastic element pushes the hook along a first rotation direction. When the control unit elastic element pushes the hook along a second rotation direction, the first rotation The direction is opposite to the second rotation direction. The pedal control mechanism according to item 6 of the patent application, wherein the hook includes a connection slot and a slide slot, the handle includes a connection shaft, the control unit elastic element includes an abutment end, and the control unit The abutment end of the elastic element abuts the connection slot, the hook is connected to the connection shaft through the slide groove, and when the hook abuts the pushing portion, the control unit elastic element is pushed to the first orientation The abutting end is located below the axis of the connecting shaft. When the handle is located at the second handle position and the hook engages the engaging portion, the abutting end is located above the axis of the connecting shaft . The pedal control mechanism according to item 7 of the scope of patent application, wherein the abutting end slides in the connecting slot, and when the hook is suitable for engaging the engaging portion, the abutting end is located in the connecting slot. In a first slot position, when the hook is disengaged from the engaging portion, the abutting end is located in a second slot position of the connection slot.