WO2018223251A1

WO2018223251A1 - Collapsible mechanism, and collapsible handlebar and skating vehicle employing same

Info

Publication number: WO2018223251A1
Application number: PCT/CN2017/079684
Authority: WO
Inventors: 任彪; 朱孙勇; 伍小娟; 苏江华
Original assignee: 深圳市顺溜科技有限公司
Priority date: 2017-06-07
Filing date: 2017-06-07
Publication date: 2018-12-13

Abstract

A collapsible mechanism, comprising a base (1), a rotating member (2), and an elastic latch mechanism (3). When latching the components in position is desired, the elastic latch mechanism (3) contacts a first front end surface (13) of the base (1) and a second front end surface (21) of the rotating member (2) to ensure rotation between the base (1) and the rotating member (2). When the elastic latch mechanism (3) is pressed, the elastic latch mechanism (3) is separated from the first front end surface (13) to collapse the base (1) and the rotating member (2). Engagement of a positioning recess (14) and a front pressing plate (22) prevents wobbling between the base (1) and the rotating member (2). Also provided are a collapsible handlebar and skating vehicle employing the collapsible mechanism, and the collapsible handlebar employing and skating vehicle employing the collapsible mechanism are convenient and stable.

Description

Folding mechanism and foldable handle and glider using the same

Technical field

The utility model relates to the technical field of folding mechanisms, in particular to a folding mechanism, a foldable handle and a glider.

Background technique

As urban traffic pressures become larger and more blocked, people need a means of transportation that is simple in structure, easy to carry, and easy to operate. Traveling tools such as bicycles, scooters, and electric vehicles are becoming more common.

It is well known that handles are provided on bicycles, scooters, electric vehicles and the like. The traditional handles are all one-piece and can't be folded, which has a great impact on transportation and folding.

Therefore, a folded handle appears. The existing folding handles are various, but the structure tends to be complicated, and most of them have swaying phenomenon.

Therefore, the above problem needs to be solved.

Utility model content

In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a folding mechanism, a foldable handle and a glider, the purpose of which is to realize the folding of the handle and ensure that no shaking occurs.

In order to solve the above technical problems, the basic technical solution proposed by the utility model is as follows:

A folding mechanism capable of being in a folded state and an unfolded state, comprising:

a base, the base includes a fixing portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portion has a first front end surface and a positioning groove extending from the first front end toward the rear surface of the connecting portion;

a rotating member, an accommodating space having a front top plate extending through the second front end surface thereof, and a through hole penetrating the front top plate and communicating to the accommodating space on the front top plate;

An elastic locking mechanism is disposed in the accommodating space and partially passes through the through hole and moves up and down along the through hole when receiving force;

Wherein the connecting portion is rotatably connected in the accommodating space and forms a first rotating point located below the positioning groove, and the front top plate and the positioning groove cooperate to constrain the positioning of the rotating member when rotated to the unfolded state Rotation in the slot direction; and the elastic locking mechanism contacts at least the first portion of the first front end surface below the first pivot point to create a constraint that restricts rotation of the rotating member along the first pivot point; when the elastic locking mechanism is downward When the force is applied, the first part is separated.

Further, the elastic locking mechanism includes a folding latching block and an elastic member, wherein the folding latching block is located in the accommodating space and extends partially through the through hole, and the folded latching block includes a pressing a portion, a rod portion and an extension portion, the extension portion being formed by extending a distal end of the rod portion in a direction directed to the first front end surface, the extension portion being capable of contacting the first portion when in an unfolded state; the fixed end of the elastic member being fixed at On the rotating member, the free end is coupled to the folding block and generates a force directed to the through hole, the force being at least such that the extension is in contact with the first portion.

Further, the accommodating space has a mounting groove formed by the second front end facing away from the rear and a first boss is formed below, wherein the elastic member is installed in the mounting groove, and the fixing end of the elastic member is fixed On the first boss, the free end is connected to the second stage formed on the pressing portion, and the elastic member is disposed by the first boss pointing in the direction of the through hole.

Further, the connecting portion has a receiving groove recessed inwardly for receiving the extending portion when in the folded state.

Further, the pressing portion passes through the through hole and extends to the outside, and the pressing process is restricted by the through hole to extend outward.

Further, the positioning groove is a sloped surface and is inclined forward from the rear direction, and has an interference fit when mated with the front top plate.

Further, the elastic member is a spring in a compressed state.

In another aspect, the present invention provides a foldable handle, including a faucet crossbar, at the faucet rail The two ends of the folding mechanism are fixedly connected to the base of the folding mechanism, and the rotating member of the folding mechanism is connected to the handle for holding.

In another aspect, a skating device is provided, including a faucet mechanism and a pedal mechanism connected to the faucet mechanism; the faucet mechanism includes a faucet crossbar, and each of the folding mechanisms is fixed at each end of the faucet crossbar, The faucet crossbar is fixedly connected to the base of the folding mechanism, and the rotating member of the folding mechanism is connected to the handle for holding.

In another aspect, a glider is provided, comprising:

a faucet mechanism and a pedal mechanism connected to the faucet mechanism;

Wherein the faucet mechanism comprises a crossbar and a pole assembly having a handle;

The pole assembly includes a first upright and a second upright that are foldable relative to each other, and the first upright and the second upright adopt a folding mechanism of one of the above;

Wherein, the first pole is fixedly connected with the base of the folding mechanism, and the second pole is fixedly connected with the rotating block of the folding mechanism.

The beneficial effects of the utility model are:

The folding mechanism of the present invention provides a folding mechanism, a base, a rotating member and an elastic locking mechanism. When the locking is required, the elastic locking mechanism and the first front end surface of the base and the second front end surface of the rotating member The contact ensures the rotation between the base and the rotating member; when the elastic locking mechanism is pressed, the elastic locking mechanism is disengaged from the first front end surface to realize the folding between the base and the rotating member. In addition, by the cooperation of the positioning groove and the front top plate, it is ensured that no shaking occurs between the base and the rotating member.

DRAWINGS

Figure 1 is a schematic view showing the structure of a folding mechanism according to the present invention;

2 is a schematic structural view of a folding mechanism in a folded state;

3 is a schematic structural view of a susceptor;

Figure 4 is a schematic structural view of a rotating member;

Figure 5 is a schematic structural view of a folded card block;

Figure 6 is a schematic structural view of a foldable handle;

Figure 7 is a schematic structural view of a glider;

Figure 8 is a schematic view showing the structure of another embodiment of the glider.

detailed description

The present invention will be further described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, but the scope of protection of the present invention should not be limited.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a folding mechanism can be in a folded state and an unfolded state, including a base 1, a rotating member 2, and an elastic locking mechanism 3. The elastic locking mechanism 3 is located between the base 1 and the rotating member 2 to restrain the base 1 and the rotating member 2 from rotating; when a pressure is applied to the elastic locking mechanism 3, the restraint is released and the rotation is realized.

Referring to Figure 3, there is shown a schematic view of the structure of the susceptor 1. The base 1 includes a fixing portion 11 and a connecting portion 12 having a first front end surface 13 and a positioning groove 14 extending rearward from the first front end surface 13 through the upper surface of the connecting portion. In the embodiment, the first front end surface 13 is an inclined surface, that is, the upper lateral dimension in FIG. 3 is larger than the lower lateral dimension. In the present embodiment, the connecting portion 12 is a circular tube structure, and of course, it may have a square structure or other shapes. The positioning groove 14 is a sloped surface and is inclined forward from the rear direction.

Referring to Figure 4, there is shown a schematic view of the structure of the rotating member 2. Referring to the drawings, the rotating member 2 is provided with an accommodating space 23 having a front top plate 22 extending through the second front end surface 21 thereof. The lower end and the left end of the accommodating space 23 are open, and the front and rear sides are closed. And a through hole 24 penetrating the front top plate 22 and communicating to the accommodating space 23 is disposed on the front top plate 22.

When connected, the connecting portion 12 is rotatably connected in the accommodating space 23 and forms a first turning point 01 located below the positioning groove 14. That is, when rotating, the rotating member 2 will rotate relative to the connecting portion 12 along the first turning point 01. And when rotated to the unfolded state, the front top panel 22 can After the positioning groove 14 is engaged, the contact portion thereof has an interference fit, so that it can be ensured that the connection portion 12 and the front top plate 22 do not sway.

Specifically, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the elastic locking mechanism 3 is disposed in the accommodating space 23 and partially passes through the through hole 24 and moves downward along the through hole 24 when subjected to force. Specifically, the front top plate 22 and the positioning groove 14 cooperate to restrict the rotation of the rotating member 2 toward the positioning groove 14 when rotated to the unfolded state; and the elastic locking mechanism 3 at least contacts the first front end surface 13 is located at a first portion 131 below the first pivot point 01 to create a constraint that limits rotation of the rotating member 2 along the first pivot point 01; the first portion 131 is disengaged when the resilient latching mechanism 3 is forced downward. Specifically, referring to FIG. 1, the elastic locking mechanism 3 contacts at least the first portion 131 of the first end surface 13, and the first portion 131 is located below the rotation point 01, and is detached when the elastic locking mechanism 3 is stressed. The first part 131 is described. That is, in the embodiment, the elastic locking mechanism 3 is just inserted between the first portion 131 and the third end surface 25 of the first end surface 13 in the unfolded state, and is in close contact with the first portion 131. Or the elastic locking mechanism 3 is in tight contact with the portion of the first portion 131 and the third end surface 25 located below the first pivot point 01, by which the rotating member 2 can restrain the rotating member 2 downward relative to the first pivot point 01 Turn.

Referring to FIG. 5, the elastic locking mechanism 3 includes a folding latching block 31 and an elastic member 32, wherein the folding latching block 31 is located in the accommodating space 23 and partially extends through the through hole 24, and extends outward. The folding card block 31 includes a pressing portion 311, a rod portion 312, and an extending portion 313. The extending portion 313 is formed by extending the end of the rod portion 132 in a direction directed to the first front end surface 13, and the extending portion 313 can be combined with the extending portion 313 in an unfolded state. The first portion 131 is in contact so that the constraint on the rotating member 2 can be achieved. The fixing end of the elastic member 32 is fixed on the rotating member 2, and the free end is connected to the folding card block 31 and generates a force directed to the through hole 24 for the folding card block 31. The force can at least make The extension 313 is just in contact with the first portion 131.

In detail, the accommodating space 23 has a mounting groove 26 recessed rearwardly from the second front end surface 25 and a first boss 27 is formed below, wherein the elastic member is mounted in the mounting groove 26 32. The fixed end of the elastic member 32 is fixed on the first boss 27, the free end is connected to the second platform 314 formed on the pressing portion 311, and the elastic member 32 is directed by the first boss 27 toward the through hole 24. Settings. In detail, the elastic member 32 is a spring, and the spring is in a compressed state.

In addition, referring to FIG. 1, the connecting portion 12 has a receiving groove 121 recessed inwardly for receiving the extending portion 313 when in the folded state. As shown in the figure, the extension portion 313 is located in the receiving groove 121 when folded.

In order to ensure that the folding card block 31 does not come off the through hole 24, the pressing portion 311 passes through the through hole 24 and extends to the outside, and is restrained by the through hole 24 to extend outwardly during the pressing process. Specifically, the pressing portion 311 is disposed in a tapered shape, that is, the upper and lower sides are large, and the through hole 24 is also disposed to be small and large, and can be fitted, and is constrained in the through hole 24 through the through hole 24, and does not continue. Moving outward, the extension 313 is just in contact with the first portion 131 when the pressing portion 311 is just constrained at the through hole 24. The constraint on the connecting portion 12 and the rotating member 2 is achieved.

working principle:

Transition from the unfolded state to the folded state: a force is applied to the pressing portion 311 to move the folding latching block 31 downward, the extending portion 311 is disengaged from the first portion 131, and thereafter the rotating member 2 is rotated to rotate The piece 2 is rotated downward along the first rotation point 01 until the extension portion 313 is rotated to the receiving groove 121, as shown in Fig. 2. In this process, the elastic member 32 is compressed, and when the force applied to the pressing portion 311 is removed, the folding latch block 31 returns to the original position.

The transition from the folded state to the unfolded state: a force is applied to the pressing portion 311, and the rotating member 2 is rotated until the extending portion 313 is disengaged from the receiving groove 121 directly under the through hole 24, and thereafter the force applied to the pressing portion 311 is removed, in the elastic member The folding latching block 31 is moved upward until the extending portion 313 is in contact with the first portion 131; at this time, the front top plate 22 and the positioning groove 14 are just engaged, and the front top plate 22 and the positioning groove 14 are in contact with each other. The mate fit or the front top plate 22 just against the left end surface of the positioning groove 14 realizes the positioning of the connecting portion 12 of the rotating member 2, prevents the rotating member 2 from continuing to rotate, and achieves a good positioning function; and the positioning groove 14 is inclined, Therefore, the front top plate 22 and the positioning groove 14 When mated, it can be ensured that the fit is tight and there is no sloshing.

As shown in FIG. 6, the technical solution of the present invention further provides a foldable handle, including a faucet crossbar 4, and each of the above-mentioned folding mechanisms 5 is fixed at both ends of the faucet crossbar 4, and the folding mechanism includes a base 51. And the rotating member 52, wherein the faucet crossbar 4 is fixedly coupled to the base 51, and the rotating member 52 is connected to the handle 6 for gripping. The working folding principle is the same as the folding mechanism described above, and will not be described herein.

Referring to Figure 7, in another aspect of the present invention, a glider is provided, including a faucet mechanism 7 and a pedal mechanism 8 coupled to the faucet mechanism 7; the faucet mechanism 7 includes a faucet rail 71 at the faucet rail 71 The two ends are respectively fixed with a folding mechanism 9 as described above, wherein the faucet crossbar 71 is fixedly coupled to the base of the folding mechanism 9, and the rotating member of the folding mechanism is coupled to the handle 10 for gripping. The folding and unfolding principle of this technology is consistent with the principle of the folding mechanism, and will not be described here.

Referring to Figure 8, this figure is another type of glider, comprising: a faucet mechanism 101 and a pedal mechanism 102 connected to the faucet mechanism 101;

Wherein, the faucet mechanism 101 includes a crossbar 1012 having a handle 1011 and a pole assembly 1013;

The upright assembly 1013 includes a first upright 10131 and a second upright 10132 that are foldable relative to each other, and the first upright 10131 and the second upright 10132 employ a folding mechanism of one of the above. It should be understood that in the present embodiment, the folding mechanism is any of the folding mechanisms described above, and the structure is completely identical.

The folding and flipping between the first upright 10131 and the second upright 10132 is achieved by the folding mechanism. For convenience of explanation, in the present embodiment, the folding mechanism will be described with different reference numerals.

Specifically, the first upright 10131 is fixedly coupled to the base of the folding mechanism 103, and the second upright 10132 is fixedly coupled to the rotating block of the folding mechanism 103. The folding inversion between the first upright 10131 and the second upright 10132 is simultaneously achieved when the rotating block is flipped relative to the base.

In addition, as a further preferred solution, the folding between the handle 1012 and the crossbar 1012 can be implemented between the handle 1011 and the crossbar 1012 by using any folding mechanism as described above. The specific connection manner is as described above. The illustration of a foldable handle is not described here. That is, the pole assembly adopts any folding mechanism as described above to realize the folding and folding, and the folding of the handle and the crossbar is also adopted. The stacking mechanism achieves folding.

Variations and modifications of the above-described embodiments may also be made by those skilled in the art in light of the above disclosure. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and described herein, and the modifications and variations of the present invention are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims. In addition, although the specific terms are used in the specification, these terms are merely for convenience of description and do not constitute any limitation to the present invention.

Claims

A folding mechanism capable of being in a folded state and an unfolded state, characterized by comprising:

a base, the base includes a fixing portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portion has a first front end surface and a positioning groove extending from the first front end toward the rear surface of the connecting portion;

a rotating member, an accommodating space having a front top plate extending through the second front end surface thereof, and a through hole penetrating the front top plate and communicating to the accommodating space on the front top plate;

An elastic locking mechanism is disposed in the accommodating space and partially passes through the through hole and moves up and down along the through hole when receiving force;

Wherein the connecting portion is rotatably connected in the accommodating space and forms a first rotating point located below the positioning groove, and the front top plate and the positioning groove cooperate to constrain the positioning of the rotating member when rotated to the unfolded state Rotation in the slot direction; and the elastic locking mechanism contacts at least the first portion of the first front end surface below the first pivot point to create a constraint that restricts rotation of the rotating member along the first pivot point; when the elastic locking mechanism is downward When the force is applied, the first part is separated.
A folding mechanism according to claim 1 wherein:

The elastic locking mechanism includes a folding latching block and an elastic member, wherein the folding latching block is located in the accommodating space and extends outwardly through the through hole, and the folding latching block comprises a pressing portion and a rod And an extension portion formed by the end of the rod portion extending in a direction directed to the first front end surface, the extension portion being capable of contacting the first portion when in the unfolded state; the elastic member fixing end being fixed to the rotation The free end is coupled to the folded latch block and produces a force directed toward the through slot for the folded latch block, the force being at least such that the extension is in contact with the first portion.
A folding mechanism according to claim 2, wherein:

The accommodating space has a mounting groove formed by the second front end facing away from the rear and a first boss is formed below, wherein the elastic member is mounted in the mounting groove, and the fixed end of the elastic member is fixed at the first On the boss, the free end is connected to the second stage formed on the pressing portion, and the elastic member is disposed by the first boss pointing in the direction of the through hole.
A folding mechanism according to claim 2, wherein:

The connecting portion has a receiving groove recessed inwardly, and the receiving groove is for receiving an extension when in a folded state.
A folding mechanism according to claim 1 wherein:

The pressing portion passes through the through hole and extends to the outside, and is constrained by the through hole to a length that extends outward during the pressing process.
A folding mechanism according to claim 1 wherein:

The positioning groove is a sloped surface that is inclined forward from the rear direction, and the contact portion when mated with the front top plate is an interference fit.
A folding mechanism according to claim 1 wherein:

The elastic member is a spring in a compressed state.
A foldable handle, including a faucet rail, characterized by:

A folding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6 is fixed to each end of the faucet rail, wherein the faucet rail is fixedly coupled to the base of the folding mechanism, and the rotating member of the folding mechanism is coupled to the handle for gripping.
A glider characterized by comprising:

a faucet mechanism and a pedal mechanism connected to the faucet mechanism;

The faucet mechanism includes a faucet crossbar, and a folding mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 6 is respectively fixed at two ends of the faucet crossbar, wherein the faucet crossbar is fixedly connected with the base of the folding mechanism, and the rotating member of the folding mechanism Connect the handle for holding.
A glider characterized by comprising:

a faucet mechanism and a pedal mechanism connected to the faucet mechanism;

Wherein the faucet mechanism comprises a crossbar and a pole assembly having a handle;

The upright assembly includes a first upright and a second upright that are foldable relative to each other, and the first upright and the second upright employ a folding mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 6;

Wherein the first pole is fixedly connected with the base of the folding mechanism, and the second pole and the folding machine The rotating block of the structure is fixedly connected.