JPH04201685A - Foot rest for scooter passenger - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To conceal an axial fitting section of a foot rest by providing the aforesaid fitting section above the notch of a frame cover notch but at the inside thereof. CONSTITUTION:A shaft hole 5 is drilled through the center of a shaft fitting 4 welded to the outer end of a foot rest bar 1, and an upward bent edge is formed at the upper edge front of the fitting 4, thereby forming a stopper 6. The inner side of a shaft 8 for a foot rest 7 is bent upward like L-shape and inserted in the shaft hole 5 of the fitting 4 from the lower side of the hole 5. In addition, a stopper plate 10 is fitted at the inner end of the shaft 8 projecting upward from the shaft hole 5, and fixed with a nut 11. The foot rest 7 can be turned approximately 90 degrees between the outer and rear sides thereof, and positioned under a notch 15 formed at the lower end of a frame cover 9, when stored at the rear side. The shaft fitting 4 for axially fitting the foot rest 7 is located above the notch 15 of the frame cover 9, and at the inside thereof.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a footrest for a passenger of a scooter.

(Prior Art) Some scooters allow a passenger to ride behind the driver. In this case, a footrest that can be bent outward is provided at the bottom of the frame, and the left and right footrests are bent outward so that the fellow passenger can place his or her feet thereon. When there are no passengers, the footrest should be folded towards the rear and stowed away. The footrest is
It can be stored discreetly under the frame cover. For example, see Utility Model Application Publication No. 1-62182.

(Problem to be Solved by the Invention) The footrest can be stored inconspicuously under the frame cover, but the hinge part at the inner end of the footrest that is pivoted to the frame prevents the footrest from being stored outside even if it is stored backwards. It looks bad from the outside.

In view of these points, the present invention provides a structure in which the footrest can be stored under a notch provided at the bottom of the frame cover, and the part to which the footrest is pivoted is located inside the frame cover and is not visible from the outside. Good looking scooter
The objective is to obtain a footrest for a passenger.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to achieve the above object, the footrest for a passenger of a scooter according to the present invention includes a shaft metal fitting having a shaft hole in the vertical direction at the outer end of the footrest par attached to the frame. Weld the inner end of the footrest core rod upward into an L shape,
Insert the inner end of the core rod into the shaft hole of the shaft fitting from below, tighten the stopper plate to the inner end with a nut, and pivot the footrest so that it can rotate approximately 90 degrees between the outside and rear sides. A spring is placed between the core rod and the shaft metal fitting to hold the footrest in the outward position and in the rearward position. The reason is that it can be stored.

(Function) When a passenger is present, rotate the footrest outward and place the passenger's feet on the footrest. When there is no passenger, the footrest is rotated to the rear and stored under the notch at the bottom of the frame cover. The part of the core rod of the footrest that is pivoted to the shaft fitting at the inner end is above the footrest and inside the frame cover, so it is not visible from the outside and has a good appearance. Further, by bringing the footrest close to the notch of the frame cover, a small gap can be provided.

(Example) Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

The footrest parr 1 is oriented in the left-right direction and is attached to the lower engine bracket 3 portion of the frame 2 by tightening with bolts. A shaft fitting 4 is welded to the outer end of the footrest parr 1. The shaft fitting 4 is made by bending a steel plate into a U-shape and has a vertical width, and a shaft hole 5 is provided in the center at the top and bottom. A stopper 6 is formed by providing an upwardly bent edge on the front side of the upper edge. The footrest 7 is made of rubber and has a core rod 8 inserted therein so as to be soft against the feet. The inside of the core rod 8 is bent upward into an L shape, and is inserted into the shaft hole 5 of the shaft fitting 4 from below. Shaft fitting 4
is provided close to the inner surface of the frame cover 9. A stopper plate IO is inserted into the inner end of the core rod 8 that projects upward from the shaft hole 5.

The inner end of the core rod 8 is chamfered on two sides, and the stopper plate l
O rotates together with the core rod 8, and the nut 1
Tighten with 1. The stopper plate lO has protrusions 1 at two places.
2 is provided, and when the footrest 7 rotates, the protrusion 12 hits the stopper 6, and the footrest 7 extends approximately 90 degrees between the outside and the rear side.
It is designed to be able to rotate by 0".

There are hooks 1 on the underside of the footrest 7 and on the front side of the shaft fitting 4.
3 protrudes, and tensions both sides of the spring I4, and the spring 14
It is designed to hold with its elasticity.

The footrest 7 is designed to fit under a notch 15 provided at the bottom of the frame cover 9 when stored on the rear side. Also, a spring plate 1 is installed between the shaft fitting 4 and the stopper plate 10.
6 is inserted so that the protrusion 17 provided on the spring plate 16 rides on the stopper plate IO when it rotates, it is possible to provide negative layer moderation.

When a fellow passenger is present, the footrest 7 is rotated outward and taken out, and is used to rest the feet of the fellow passenger. When there is no passenger, rotate the frame cover 9 to the rear and open the notch 1 at the bottom of the frame cover 9.
Store it under 5. The shaft fitting 4 for pivotally mounting the footrest 7 is located inside the frame cover 9 above the notch 15 of the frame cover 9, and is therefore completely invisible from the outside.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, since the present invention is configured as described above, when the footrest is stored at the rear, it fits under the notch at the bottom of the frame cover and is not noticeable. . In addition, the pivoting part of the footrest is located inside the frame cover above the notch in the frame cover, so it is completely invisible from the outside when the footrest is stowed or when it is in use. Improves appearance. Furthermore, the gap between the footrest and the notch of the frame cover can be made small and unnoticeable.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

The figures show embodiments of the present invention; FIG. 1 is a perspective view, FIG. 2 is a rear view, FIG. 3 is a plan view, FIG. 4 is a plan view of the stopper plate, FIG. 5 is a side view of the same, and FIG. Figure 6 is a side view of the entire assembly attached to the frame. 1...Footrest bar, 2...Frame, 4.-
Shaft fitting, 5...Shaft hole, 7...Footrest, 8...
・Core ring, 9... Frame cover, lO... Stopper plate, 11... Nut, 14... Spring, 15...
Notch. Applicant's agent Hiroshi Fujimoto Tip: $2

Claims (1)

[Claims] Weld a shaft fitting with a shaft hole in the vertical direction to the outer end of the footrest bar attached to the frame, bend the inner end of the core rod of the footrest upward into an L shape, and insert the inner end of the core rod into the shaft hole of the shaft fitting. The footrest is pivoted so that it can rotate approximately 90 degrees between the outside and rear sides by inserting it from the bottom side and tightening the stopper plate on the inner end with a nut, and inserting a spring between the core rod and the shaft fitting. The frame cover is stretched so that the footrest can be held in the outward position and the rearward position, and the footrest can be stored under the notch provided at the bottom of the frame cover. Footrest for passenger on scooter.