WO2018033089A1

WO2018033089A1 - Electric scooter

Info

Publication number: WO2018033089A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/097620
Authority: WO
Inventors: 谭笑天; 黄简聿; 唐亮
Original assignee: 长沙馒头智能电子科技有限公司
Priority date: 2016-08-17
Filing date: 2017-08-16
Publication date: 2018-02-22
Also published as: CN106080892B; KR20190027918A; CN106080892A

Abstract

An electric scooter comprises a scooter base (1), a support rod (2), a front wheel (3), a rear wheel (4), and a folding mechanism (5). The front wheel (3) is a hub motor. The folding mechanism (5) can fold, to the support rod (2), the scooter base (1) having the rear wheel (4). A control device (211) is arranged in the support rod (2), and connected to the hub motor. The control device (211) is triggered by rotations of the front wheel (3) to rotate the hub motor. The support rod (2) is extensible, and a handle (231) is foldable. The electric scooter can be folded to the maximum extent, and a space taken up after folding can be minimized, being easy to carry, semi-foldable for hand-pulling and easy carrying. Further, the embodiment can generate driving power to move the scooter further.

Description

Electric scooter

Technical field

The present invention relates to a walking tool, and more particularly to an electric scooter.

Background technique

Scooters are a kind of tool that can be used. At present, the common working mode of scooters is this: the hands hold the grips to grasp the direction, one foot is stepped on the scooter pedal, and the other foot pushes the ground backwards. Get thrust and drive the scooter forward. The disadvantage of this scooter is that the user is equivalent to a semi-running state, is prone to fatigue, and the body balance is not easy to control.

Many existing scooters or other sports cars have no folding function or are inconvenient to fold. In order to make the scooter or other sports car more convenient to carry out, the handlebars of the existing scooter are usually set to be foldable. Structure, but it is not easy to tow after folding; or the handlebar stay can not be locked, because the handlebar is perpendicular to the base of the vehicle body. After the scooter is folded, the handlebar is placed on the base of the vehicle body, resulting in the folding of the base of the vehicle body. The overall width is wide, and the floor space is large when stored, and it is not portable.

Moreover, the existing scooter is usually a brake pad to the rear wheel brake, and the brake structure has a large wear on the tire.

Summary of the invention

The present invention is directed to the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art, and invents a foldable electric scooter that is convenient to carry and has a longer sliding distance.

According to an aspect of the present invention, an electric scooter is provided, including a vehicle body base, a support rod, a front wheel, a rear wheel, and a folding mechanism.

The support rod is connected to one end of the base of the vehicle body, the rear wheel is connected to the other end of the base of the vehicle body, the front wheel is connected to the lower end of the support rod, and the folding mechanism is located at the joint of the base of the vehicle body and the support rod;

There is a controller inside the support rod, the controller is located at the lower part of the support rod, the front wheel of the controller is connected, the front wheel is the hub motor, the front wheel rotates to trigger the controller, and the controller controls the rotation of the hub motor.

In the above electric scooter, the rear wheel of the vehicle body can be folded by the folding mechanism, and fits with the support rod, and is easy to carry after being folded, saving space; the operator stands on the base of the vehicle body with one foot and uses the other pedal The ground drives the advancement of the car, the rotation of the front wheel triggers the controller, and the controller controls the hub motor to continue to rotate, that is, the controller controls the front wheel to continue to rotate, compared with the prior art, the distance the pedal body slides forward after the pedal Will be farther.

In some embodiments, the support bar presents an angle to the ground that is less than or equal to 90 degrees.

In some embodiments, the support bar is at an angle to the ground at an angle of 85 degrees.

In some embodiments, the support rod includes a first rod body, a second rod body and a third rod body, the second rod body is sleeved on an upper portion of the first rod body, the first rod body is vertically movable along the inside of the second rod body, and the third rod body is located at The upper end of the second rod. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the support rod is divided into three rod structures, and the first rod body and the second rod body are erected rod bodies, which can realize the expansion and contraction of the rod body, so that the folding of the vehicle body is more convenient and the body volume is reduced.

In some embodiments, the folding mechanism comprises a front pad, a rotating seat, a positioning engaging hole, a positioning pin and a rotating shaft, the front pad is connected to the base of the vehicle body, the front pad is provided with a card hole, and the rotating seat is connected to the first rod body. The lower end, the positioning engaging hole and the rotating shaft are located on the rotating base, and the positioning pin passes through the positioning engaging hole and the card hole to connect the front pad and the rotating seat together, wherein the positioning engaging holes are two when the body is in a folded state One of the positioning engagement holes corresponds to the card hole and is fixed by the positioning pin; when the vehicle body is in the unfolded state, the other positioning engagement hole corresponds to the card hole and is fixed by the positioning pin; when the vehicle body is folded, the rotation axis does not move and rotates The seat is rotated and folded around the rotation axis. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the folding structure realizes folding of the base of the vehicle body, and after folding, the base of the vehicle body and the rear wheel are close to the support rod, thereby reducing the volume and saving space.

In some embodiments, the second rod body is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole. The first through hole is located below the second through hole. When the body base is folded by the folding mechanism, the rear wheel is engaged with the first through hole. In the through hole; after the second rod body moves vertically downward along the first rod body to contract the support rod, when the vehicle body base is folded by the folding mechanism, the rear wheel is engaged in the second through hole. The utility model has the beneficial effects that when the vehicle body base is folded by the folding mechanism, the rear wheel is engaged in the first through hole, and not only the folding is realized, but the first through hole also plays a positioning role, so that the rear wheel is engaged with the first through hole. After the hole is made, the second rod body does not fall. At this time, the board is folded, the third rod body can be pulled, so that the scooter rolls forward, and the space is saved after folding, and the labor is saved; when the second rod body is along the first rod body After the vertical downward movement is performed to contract the support rod, and then the vehicle body base is folded by the folding mechanism, the rear wheel is engaged in the second through hole, and the scooter is further folded, and the volume is smaller, saving more. Space.

In some embodiments, a baffle is disposed above the rear wheel, and one end of the baffle is connected to the base of the vehicle body, and a side corresponding to the rear wheel is provided with serrations, and the serration and the baffle are integrated, and the baffle is ABS material, the car body base is carbon fiber material. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the baffle can play the role of blocking the sand. When the foot is pressed, the sawtooth structure can act as a brake, and the material of the sawtooth structure is not easy to wear on the rear wheel, and the ABS material and the carbon fiber material make the body The weight is light, the body is strong, the material is cheap, the cost is saved on the basis of ensuring its quality, and the carrying is lighter.

In some embodiments, the body base surface is a non-slip matte structure. The beneficial effect is that the foot has an anti-slip effect when the base is pressed.

In some embodiments, the third rod body is perpendicular to the second rod body, and the third rod body is provided with an LED light source in the middle thereof, and the surface of the LED light source is a reflective rhombus surface; the ends of the third rod body are handles, the surface of the handle surface is an anti-slip layer, the handle and the first The joint of the two rods is provided with a foldable structure, and the handle can be folded down to be close to the second rod. The utility model has the beneficial effects that an LED light source is arranged in the middle of the third rod body, the surface of the LED light source is a reflective diamond angle surface, the reflective diamond angle surface can reflect light, and the diffuse reflection light edge surface allows the LED light source to project a larger area, so that the light source is brighter; The handle can be folded down close to the second rod body, achieving the maximum folding of the folding cart, preventing the handle from protruding outward to generate resistance and occupying space.

In some embodiments, after the maximum folding of the vehicle body, the curved surfaces of the folded handle, the baffle and the first shank are uniform, and are streamlined, and the folded body structure is closely connected. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the vehicle body has no obvious gap after being folded, is more portable, has the same surface curvature and is beautiful.

In some embodiments, the third lever body is further provided with a speed control button, and the speed control button is connected with the controller, and the speed control button is used to control the running speed of the hub motor through the controller. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the sliding speed of the electric scooter is easily adjusted, and the speed is adjustable to make the electric scooter more safe.

In some embodiments, the controller is internally provided with a gyroscope. The beneficial effect is that the gyroscope can sense the angle between the body and the horizontal direction, and ensure that the body is always erected with the ground under the push-pull state.

In some embodiments, the gyroscope position is located on the support rod, specifically on the third rod body, or elsewhere in the vehicle body.

In some embodiments, the battery is further included, the battery is located inside the first shaft, the battery is connected to the controller, the controller is connected to the hub motor, the battery is powered by the controller and the hub motor, and the battery is a lithium ion battery. The beneficial effect is that the battery can provide power for the electric scooter, and the lithium ion battery is light, which reduces the weight of the body.

Compared with the prior art, the electric scooter of the invention has the advantages of beautiful structure and light body, can not only fold up to the maximum extent, but also saves space after being folded, and is convenient to carry; can also be folded half-fold for easy hand-carrying; To make the body slide further.

DRAWINGS

1 is a schematic side view showing the structure of an electric scooter in an unfolded state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a schematic view showing the front structure of the electric scooter shown in FIG. 1;

3 is a schematic view showing a half-folded structure of an electric scooter according to an embodiment of the present invention;

4 is a schematic view showing a completely folded structure of an electric scooter according to an embodiment of the present invention;

5 is a schematic structural view of a rear wheel portion of an electric scooter according to an embodiment of the present invention;

6 is a schematic structural view of a front wheel portion of an electric scooter according to an embodiment of the present invention;

Figure 7 is a rear elevational view of the fully folded electric scooter of Figure 4.

detailed description

The invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 7 schematically show an electric scooter according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 7, the electric scooter includes a vehicle body base 1, a support rod 2, a front wheel 3, a rear wheel 4, and a folding mechanism 5.

The support rod 2 is connected to one end of the vehicle body base 1 at 85°, the rear wheel 4 is connected to the other end of the vehicle body base 1, the front wheel 3 is connected to the lower end of the support rod 2, and the folding mechanism 5 is located at the base 1 and the support of the vehicle body. The joint of the rod 2.

The support rod 2 includes a first rod body 21, a second rod body 22 and a third rod body 23. The second rod body 22 is sleeved on the upper portion of the first rod body 21, and the first rod body 21 is vertically raised and lowered inside the second rod body 22, and the third rod body is vertically lifted. 23 is located at the upper end of the second rod body 22.

The first rod body 21 is internally provided with a controller 211, the controller 211 is located at a lower portion of the first rod body 21, the controller 211 is connected to the front wheel 3, the front wheel 3 is a hub motor, the front wheel 3 is rotated to trigger the controller 211, and the controller 211 Control the hub motor to rotate.

The vehicle body base 1 carries the rear wheel 4 and can be folded by the folding mechanism 5, and fits with the support rod 2, which is easy to carry after being folded, saves space; the operator stands on the base 1 of the vehicle body with one foot and uses the other pedal The ground drives the advancement of the car, and after the assisting, drives the rotation of the front wheel 3, thereby triggering the controller 211, and the controller 211 controls the rotation of the hub motor so that the vehicle body can slide forward a further distance.

As shown in FIG. 6, in some embodiments, the folding mechanism 5 includes a front pad 51, a rotating base 52, a positioning engaging hole 53, a positioning pin 54, and a rotating shaft 55. The front pad 51 is coupled to the vehicle body base 1. The front pad 51 is provided with a card hole, the rotating base 52 is connected to the lower end of the first rod body 21, the positioning engaging hole 53 and the rotating shaft 55 are located on the rotating base 52, and the positioning pin 54 passes through The positioning engaging hole 53 and the card hole connect the front pad 51 and the rotating base 52 together, wherein the positioning engaging holes are two, and when the vehicle body is in the folded state, one of the positioning engaging holes 53 corresponds to the card hole, The positioning pin 54 is fixed; when the vehicle body is in the unfolded state, the other positioning engaging hole 53 corresponds to the card hole and is fixed by the positioning pin 54; when the vehicle body is folded, the rotating shaft 55 does not move, and the rotating seat 52 rotates around the rotating shaft 55. fold. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the folding structure 5 realizes the folding of the vehicle body base 1. After folding, the vehicle body base 1 and the rear wheel 4 are close to the support rod 2, which reduces the volume and saves space.

As shown in FIG. 2, the second rod body 22 is provided with a first through hole 221 and a second through hole 222. The first through hole 221 is located below the second through hole 222, and when the vehicle body base 1 is folded by the folding mechanism 5, The rear wheel 4 is engaged with the first through hole 221; the second rod body 22 is vertically moved downward along the first rod body 21 to perform the contraction of the support rod 2, and when the vehicle body base 1 is folded by the folding mechanism 5, the rear wheel 4 is engaged In the second through hole 222. The second rod body 21 is made of carbon fiber material, which further reduces the weight of the vehicle body.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the vehicle body base 1 is folded by the folding mechanism 5, the rear wheel 4 is engaged in the first through hole 221, and not only the folding is realized, but the first through hole 221 also plays a positioning role, so that the rear wheel 4 After the first through hole 221 is engaged with the first through hole 221, the second rod 22 does not fall, and this is a half-folded state. The third rod body 23 can be pulled, so that the electric scooter rolls forward, and the space is saved after folding, and the labor is saved.

As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 7, when the second rod body 22 is vertically moved downward along the first rod body 21 to contract the support rod 2, and then the vehicle body base 1 is folded by the folding mechanism 5, the rear wheel 4 is engaged with In the second through hole 222, at this time, the electric scooter is further folded, and the electric scooter is further folded, and the volume is smaller, which saves more space.

As shown in FIG. 5, a baffle 6 is disposed above the rear wheel 4. One end of the baffle 6 is connected to the vehicle body base 1. The side of the baffle 6 corresponding to the rear wheel 4 is provided with serrations 61, serrations 61 and blocks. The plate 6 is an integral structure, the baffle 6 is made of ABS material, and the car body base 1 is made of carbon fiber material. The baffle 6 can serve as a function of blocking the sand. When the baffle 6 is pressed, the structure of the serration 61 can act as a brake, and the operation is convenient, and the material of the serrated 61 structure is not easy to wear on the rear wheel 4, ABS material and carbon fiber. The material is cheap and strong, which makes the body light in weight, saves cost and ensures lighter weight.

The surface of the car body base 1 is a carbon fiber non-slip matte structure, and the foot pedal body 1 is used as an anti-slip effect.

The third rod body 23 is perpendicular to the second rod body 22, and the third rod body 23 is provided with an LED light source 232. The surface of the LED light source 232 is a reflective rhombus surface; the ends of the third rod body 23 are handles 231, and the surface of the handle 231 is a non-slip layer. The 231 and the second rod 22 are provided with a foldable structure, and the handle 231 can be folded down to be adjacent to the second rod 22. An LED light source 232 is disposed in the middle of the third rod body 23. The surface of the LED light source 232 is a reflective diamond angle surface, and the reflective diamond angle surface can reflect light. The diffuse reflection light edge surface allows the LED light source to project a larger area, so that the light source is brighter. As shown in FIG. 7, the connection of the handle 231 and the second rod 22 is hinged so that the handle 231 can be folded down toward the second rod 22 to prevent the second rod 22 from protruding outward.

After the maximum folding of the vehicle body, the curved surfaces of the folded handle 231, the baffle 6 and the first rod 21 are the same, which is a streamlined arc, and the folded structure is closely connected. After the car body is folded, the car body has no obvious gap, is more portable, has the same surface curvature, and is seamless and beautiful.

The third rod body 23 is further provided with a speed control button 233. The speed control button 233 is connected to the controller 211, and the speed control button 233 is used to control the running speed of the hub motor by the controller 211. It is convenient to adjust the sliding speed of the electric scooter, and the adjustable speed makes the electric scooter more safe. Therefore, in the normal driving state, the appropriate speed can be selected according to its own needs.

A gyroscope is provided inside the support rod 2. The gyroscope can sense the angle between the body and the horizontal direction, and ensure that the body is always erected with the ground when pushed and pulled. Therefore, when pushing and pulling the scooter forward, it only receives horizontal The pulling force in the direction is more labor-saving than the diagonal pull.

The electric scooter further includes a battery 212, the battery 212 is located inside the first rod 21, the battery 212 is connected to the controller 211, the controller 211 is connected to the hub motor, the battery 212 is powered by the controller 211 and the hub motor, and the battery 212 is lithium ion. battery. The battery 212 can provide power for the electric scooter, and the lithium ion battery is light, which reduces the weight of the body.

In summary, when the electric scooter of the present invention is used, in the normal running state, it is only necessary to select a suitable speed according to its own needs by the speed control button 233. In the assisted driving state, one foot stands on the base 1 of the vehicle body, and the other foot drives the advancement of the car, thereby driving the rotation of the front wheel 3, thereby triggering the controller 211, and the controller 211 controls the rotation of the hub motor. , so that the car body slides forward a longer distance. When not in use, as shown in FIG. 4, the vehicle body base 1 carries the rear wheel 4 folded by the folding mechanism 5, and is attached to the support rod 2, and is conveniently carried after being fully folded; or as shown in FIG. The vehicle body base 1 is folded by the folding mechanism 5, the rear wheel 4 is engaged in the first through hole 221, half-folding is realized, the third rod body 23 is pulled, the electric scooter is pulled forward, and due to the function of the gyroscope The body is always erected with the ground under the push-pull state, and only receives tension in the horizontal direction, which is more labor-saving than the diagonal pull.

The above description is only a preferred mode of the present invention, and it should be noted that various modifications and improvements can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the inventive concept. Within the scope of protection.

Claims

An electric scooter characterized by comprising a vehicle body base (1), a support rod (2), a front wheel (3), a rear wheel (4) and a folding mechanism (5),

The support rod (2) is connected to one end of the vehicle body base (1), the rear wheel (4) is connected to the other end of the vehicle body base (1), and the front wheel (3) is connected to the support rod ( 2) the lower end, the folding mechanism (5) is located at the junction of the vehicle body base (1) and the support rod (2);

The front wheel (3) is an in-wheel motor, the support rod (2) is internally provided with a controller (211), the controller (211) is located at a lower portion of the support rod (2), and the controller (211) And connected to the front wheel (3), the front wheel (3) rotates to trigger the controller (211), and the controller (211) controls the rotation of the hub motor.
The electric scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that the support rod (2) comprises a first rod body (21), a second rod body (22) and a third rod body (23), the second rod body ( 22) is sleeved on an upper portion of the first rod body (21), the first rod body (21) can be vertically raised and lowered along the inside of the second rod body (22), and the third rod body (23) is located at the second rod body (22) The upper end.
The electric scooter according to claim 2, characterized in that the folding mechanism (5) comprises a front pad (51), a rotating base (52), a positioning engaging hole (53), a positioning pin (54) and a rotation a shaft (55), the front pad (51) is coupled to the vehicle body base (1), the front pad (51) is provided with a card hole, and the rotating base (52) is connected to the first rod body (21) The lower end of the positioning engaging hole (53) and the rotating shaft (55) are located on the rotating base (52), and the positioning pin (54) passes through the positioning engaging hole (53) and the card hole to front the pad (51) ) is connected to the rotating base (52).
The electric scooter according to claim 2, wherein the second rod body (22) is provided with a first through hole (221) and a second through hole (222), and the first through hole (221) Is located below the second through hole (222), and the rear wheel (4) is engaged with the first through hole (221) when the vehicle body base (1) is folded by the folding mechanism (5); After the second rod body (22) moves vertically downward along the first rod body (21) to perform contraction of the support rod (2), the rear wheel (4) is folded by the folding mechanism (5) ) is engaged in the second through hole (222).
The electric scooter according to claim 1, wherein a baffle (6) is disposed above the rear wheel (4), and one end of the baffle (6) is connected to the base (1) of the vehicle body. The side of the baffle (6) corresponding to the rear wheel (4) is provided with serrations (61), and the serrations (61) and the baffle (6) are of a unitary structure.
The electric scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that the surface of the vehicle body base (1) is a carbon fiber non-slip matte structure.
The electric scooter according to claim 2, wherein the third rod body (23) is perpendicular to the second rod body (22), and the third rod body (23) is provided with an LED light source (232). The surface of the LED light source (232) is a reflective rhombus surface; the two ends of the third rod body (23) are handles (231), the surface of the handle (231) is a non-slip layer, and the handle (231) and the second rod body The connection of (22) is hinged, and the handle (231) can be folded down to be close to the second rod (22).
The electric scooter according to claim 2, wherein the third rod body (23) is further provided with a speed control button (233), and the speed control button (233) is connected to the controller (211). The speed control button (233) is used to control the operating speed of the hub motor through the controller (211).
The electric scooter according to claim 1, characterized in that the support rod (2) is provided with a gyroscope inside.
The electric scooter according to claim 2, further comprising a battery (212), the battery (212) being located inside the first rod (21), and the battery (212) being connected to the controller (211) The controller (211) is coupled to the hub motor, and the battery (212) supplies power to the controller (211) and the hub motor.