Manual electronic variable speed controller of inner variable speed hub and bicycle

The manual electronic shifter controller with an internal derailleur hub uses a micro motor and button indicator to achieve automatic gear shifting, solving the fatigue problem caused by manual mechanical operation and improving riding comfort.

CN224013802UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20SUZHOU FALCON CYCLE PARTS
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520607380.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-02
Publication Date
2026-03-20
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Most existing internal gear hubs are manual mechanical throttles, which cause rider fatigue and mechanical wear when shifting gears.

Method used

Design a manual electronic speed controller for an internal speed hub. It adopts a micro motor running device and a button indicator instrument device. By lightly pressing the button, the micro motor is controlled to automatically extend and retract, pushing the movable shift lever to realize speed change.

Benefits of technology

It reduces rider fatigue, increases riding comfort, and enables convenient gear shifting through electronic control.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a manual electronic variable speed controller of an inner variable speed hub and a bicycle, which comprise a micro-motor running device, a key indicating instrument device and a power supply device, and the micro-motor running device is fixed at one end of the axis of the inner variable speed hub; the micro-motor running device comprises a shell main body, a micro-motor lower cover, a movable conversion lever and a micro-motor, the key indicating instrument device is fixed on a handlebar of the bicycle, the key indicating instrument device comprises a key upper cover, a key lower cover and a circuit board, the key indicating instrument device is connected with the micro-motor, and the circuit board is connected with the micro-motor. And the power supply device is fixed on a frame of the bicycle and is electrically connected with the micromotor running device and the key indicating instrument device respectively. The manual electronic variable-speed controller of the inner variable-speed hub is advanced in design, compact in structure and convenient to use, so that a rider can realize speed change and gear shifting only by lightly pressing a key, the fatigue of the rider can be relieved, and the riding comfort is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of bicycle parts technology, specifically relating to a manual electronic shifting controller for an internal derailleur hub and a bicycle. Background Technology

[0002] An internal derailleur hub is a shifting system integrated inside the rear wheel hub of a bicycle. It achieves gear changes through an internal mechanical structure, eliminating the need for an exposed derailleur and chain. The core of the internal derailleur hub is a planetary gear set, which changes the gear ratio through different gear combinations. When shifting gears, the internal mechanism adjusts the gear meshing method, thereby changing the gear ratio. All shifting components are sealed within the hub housing, preventing external environmental interference, providing dust and water resistance, and reducing wear.

[0003] Currently, most internal derailleur hubs on the market are either manual mechanical throttles or manual finger-operated push-pull mechanisms. Riders need to manually turn and push / pull to shift gears, which can cause riding fatigue and mechanical wear. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a manual electronic shifter controller for internal derailleur hubs and a bicycle to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a manual electronic shifting controller for an internal derailleur hub and a bicycle, so as to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a manual electronic shift controller for an internal shift hub, comprising:

[0006] A micro motor running device is fixed at one end of the inner speed hub shaft. The micro motor running device includes a housing body, a micro motor lower cover disposed at the bottom of the housing body, a movable conversion lever disposed between the housing body and the micro motor lower cover, and a micro motor disposed on one side of the movable conversion lever.

[0007] A button indicator instrument device is fixed on the handlebars of a bicycle. The button indicator instrument device includes an upper button cover, a lower button cover, and a circuit board disposed between the upper button cover and the lower button cover. The button indicator instrument device is connected to a micro motor through a driver.

[0008] A power supply device is fixed on the bicycle frame and is electrically connected to a micro motor running device and a key indicator instrument device.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer shell body and the micro motor lower cover are connected by positioning rivets, the movable conversion lever is movably sleeved on the positioning rivets, one end of the movable conversion lever is movably connected to the telescopic rod of the micro motor, and the other end is movably connected to the pin of the internal speed hub.

[0010] Further, one side of the micro motor is sleeved with a micro motor rear cover, and the micro motor rear cover is fixedly connected with the shell body.

[0011] Still further, one side of the key upper cover is provided with keys and lamp beads electrically connected with the circuit board, and the keys include a power key, an upshift key and a downshift key.

[0012] Still further, the bottom of the key lower cover is fixedly provided with a mounting snap ring, and the inner diameter of the mounting snap ring is matched with the outer diameter of the handlebar of the bicycle.

[0013] Still further, the power supply device adopts an external battery tube.

[0014] Still further, a wire harness is further included, the wire harness adopts a one-to-two connection control wire harness, one end of the wire harness is connected with the micro motor running device, one end is connected with the key indicating instrument device, and one end is connected with the power supply device.

[0015] A bicycle comprises the manual electronic gear shifting controller of the internal gear shifting hub.

[0016] Further, the bicycle is a road bicycle, a mountain bicycle, a folding bicycle, a touring bicycle or a fixie bicycle.

[0017] Technical effects and advantages of the utility model: the manual electronic gear shifting controller of the internal gear shifting hub is advanced in design, compact in structure and convenient to use, the micro motor running device and the key indicating instrument device are arranged, the key indicating instrument device can control the running of the micro motor running device, the internal micro motor is automatically extended and retracted to push the movable conversion lever, the movable conversion lever further pushes the internal gear shifting hub ejector pin, the gear shifting function is realized, and the rider only needs to press the key to realize gear shifting, which is favorable for reducing the fatigue of the rider and increasing the comfort of riding. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is a structure schematic view of the micro motor running device of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 It is an internal structure schematic view of the micro motor running device of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a structure schematic view of the key indicating instrument device of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 It is an internal structure schematic view of the key indicating instrument device of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 5The utility model discloses a power supply device's structure schematic view.

[0023] Figure 6 The utility model discloses a wire harness's front view.

[0024] In the figure: 100, micro motor operating device;101, shell main body;102, micro motor lower cover;103, positioning rivet;104, movable conversion lever;105, micro motor;106, micro motor rear cover;200, button indicating instrument device;201, button upper cover;202, button lower cover;203, circuit board;204, button;205, lamp pearl;206, mounting snap ring;300, power supply device;400, wire harness. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the person skilled in the art without creative labor belong to the protection scope of the utility model.

[0026] In the description of the utility model, it needs to be explained that the orientation or position relation indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "front end", "rear end", "two ends", "one end", "another end" and the like is the orientation or position relation shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore, it cannot be understood as the limitation of the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] In the description of the utility model, it needs to be explained that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "provided with", "connection" and the like should be understood broadly, for example, "connection" can be fixed connection, can also be detachable connection, or integrally connected;Can be mechanical connection, can also be electrical connection;Can be directly connected, can also be indirectly connected through intermediate medium, can be the intercommunication of two elements. For the person skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] The utility model provides a kind of manual electronic gear shift controller of inner gear shift hub as shown in Figures 1-6 Including:

[0029] The micro motor operating device 100 is fixed at one end of the inner variable speed hub shaft, and comprises a shell body 101, a micro motor lower cover 102 arranged at the bottom of the shell body 101, a movable conversion lever 104 arranged between the shell body 101 and the micro motor lower cover 102, and a micro motor 105 arranged at one side of the movable conversion lever 104.

[0030] The key indicating instrument device 200 is fixed on the handlebar of the bicycle, and comprises a key upper cover 201, a key lower cover 202, and a circuit board 203 arranged between the key upper cover 201 and the key lower cover 202. The key indicating instrument device 200 is connected with the micro motor 105 through a driver. A control instruction is input through the key indicating instrument device 200, and is sent to the micro motor 105 after being processed by the circuit board 203. The micro motor 105 executes the control instruction and performs corresponding extension and contraction movements.

[0031] The power supply device 300 is fixed on the frame of the bicycle (specifically fixed on the upper tube, lower tube or vertical tube of the frame of the bicycle), and is electrically connected with the micro motor operating device 100 and the key indicating instrument device 200.

[0032] Exemplarily, referring to Figures 1-2 As shown in the figure, the shell body 101 and the micro motor lower cover 102 are connected through a positioning rivet 103. The movable conversion lever 104 is movably sleeved on the positioning rivet 103. One end of the movable conversion lever 104 is movably connected with the extension rod of the micro motor 105, and the other end is movably connected with the thimble of the inner variable speed hub.

[0033] In the technical scheme, by starting the micro motor 105, the extension rod of the micro motor 105 drives one end of the movable conversion lever 104 to move around the positioning rivet 103 in the extension and contraction process. At this time, the other end of the movable conversion lever 104 also moves around the positioning rivet 103 and drives the thimble of the inner variable speed hub to move, thereby realizing the function of gear shifting.

[0034] Exemplarily, referring to Figures 1-2 As shown in the figure, a micro motor rear cover 106 is sleeved on one side of the micro motor 105, and the micro motor rear cover 106 is fixedly connected with the shell body 101.

[0035] In the technical scheme, by arranging the micro motor rear cover 106, the micro motor 105 can be protected, which effectively prevents the micro motor 105 from being damaged by external collision, dust, rain and other factors. In addition, the micro motor 105 can be limited in position, which prevents it from being separated from the shell body 101, thereby improving the structural stability.

[0036] Exemplarily, referring toFigures 3-4 As shown in the figure, one side of the key upper cover 201 is provided with a key 204 and a lamp bead 205 which are electrically connected with the circuit board 203, and the key 204 includes a power key, a gear-up key and a gear-down key.

[0037] In the technical scheme, the key 204 can input control instructions to the circuit board 203 by being pressed lightly, so as to realize the on-off of the power supply of the key indicating instrument device 200 and the gear-up and gear-down functions, and the lamp bead 205 can display the current gear of the bicycle, thereby facilitating the rider to observe.

[0038] Exemplarily, referring to Figures 3-4 As shown in the figure, the bottom of the key lower cover 202 is fixedly provided with a mounting clasp 206, and the inner diameter of the mounting clasp 206 matches the outer diameter of the handlebar of the bicycle.

[0039] In the technical scheme, the key indicating instrument device 200 can be conveniently fixed to one end of the handlebar of the bicycle through the mounting clasp 206, thereby facilitating the rider to operate.

[0040] Exemplarily, referring to Figure 5 As shown in the figure, the power supply device 300 adopts an external battery tube.

[0041] In the technical scheme, the external battery tube (or external battery module) is a detachable battery device independent of the main equipment, which is usually connected with the equipment through a physical interface or a wireless way to provide additional power for the equipment, and can provide power support for the operation of the micro motor running device 100 and the key indicating instrument device 200, and has the advantages of flexible installation and dismounting, convenient maintenance and upgrading, and optimized heat dissipation and safety.

[0042] Exemplarily, referring to Figure 6 As shown in the figure, the wire harness 400 is a one-to-two connection control wire harness, one end of which is connected to the micro motor running device 100, one end is connected to the key indicating instrument device 200, and one end is connected to the power supply device 300.

[0043] In the technical scheme, the power supply device 300 can conveniently deliver power to the micro motor running device 100 and the key indicating instrument device 200 through the wire harness 400, thereby providing power support for the operation thereof.

[0044] A bicycle includes the manual electronic gear shifting controller of any one of the above.

[0045] Exemplarily, the bicycle is a road bicycle, a mountain bicycle, a folding bicycle, a touring bicycle or a fixie bicycle.

[0046] Working principle: the manual electronic gear shift controller of the inner gear hub is used first, the micro motor running device 100 is fixedly installed at one end of the inner gear hub shaft, the key indicating instrument device 200 is fixedly installed at one end of the bicycle handle, the power supply device 300 is fixedly installed on the bicycle frame, then the micro motor running device 100, the key indicating instrument device 200 and the power supply device 300 are connected through the wire harness 400, the key indicating instrument device 200 is powered, the gear can be switched by pressing the plus and minus keys, the micro motor 105 is controlled to stretch out and draw back, and the manual gear shifting is completed. The manual electronic gear shift controller of the inner gear hub is advanced in design, compact in structure and convenient to use, the micro motor running device 100 and the key indicating instrument device 200 are arranged, the key indicating instrument device 200 can control the operation of the micro motor running device 100, the micro motor 105 in the micro motor running device 100 is automatically stretched out and drawn back to drive the movable conversion lever 104, the movable conversion lever 104 drives the inner gear hub ejector pin, the gear shifting function is realized, the rider only needs to press the key 204 to realize the gear shifting, fatigue of the rider is reduced, and the riding comfort is improved.

[0047] Finally, it should be noted that: the above only for the preferred embodiments of the utility model, and does not limit the utility model, although the utility model is described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for the person skilled in the art, it still can modify the technical scheme recorded in the foregoing each embodiment, or equivalent replacement to part of technical features, any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement etc. within the spirit and principles of the utility model, should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A manual electronic shift controller for an internal shift hub, characterized in that, include: The micro motor running device (100) is fixed at one end of the inner speed hub shaft. The micro motor running device (100) includes a housing body (101), a micro motor lower cover (102) disposed at the bottom of the housing body (101), a movable conversion lever (104) disposed between the housing body (101) and the micro motor lower cover (102), and a micro motor (105) disposed on one side of the movable conversion lever (104). A button indicator instrument (200) is fixed on the handlebars of a bicycle. The button indicator instrument (200) includes a button upper cover (201), a button lower cover (202), and a circuit board (203) disposed between the button upper cover (201) and the button lower cover (202). The button indicator instrument (200) is connected to a micro motor (105) via a driver. A power supply device (300) is fixed on the frame of a bicycle and is electrically connected to a micro motor running device (100) and a key indicator instrument device (200).

2. The manual electronic shift controller for the internal gear hub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer shell body (101) and the micro motor lower cover (102) are connected by a positioning rivet (103). The movable conversion lever (104) is movably sleeved on the positioning rivet (103). One end of the movable conversion lever (104) is movably connected to the telescopic rod of the micro motor (105), and the other end is movably connected to the pin of the internal speed hub.

3. The manual electronic shift controller for the internal gear hub according to claim 1, characterized in that: A micro motor back cover (106) is sleeved on one side of the micro motor (105), and the micro motor back cover (106) is fixedly connected to the outer shell body (101).

4. The manual electronic shift controller for the internal gear hub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button cover (201) has a button (204) and an LED (205) electrically connected to the circuit board (203) on one side. The button (204) includes a power button, a gear up button and a gear down button.

5. The manual electronic shift controller for the internal gear hub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the button cover (202) is fixed with a mounting ring (206), the inner diameter of which matches the outer diameter of the bicycle handlebar.

6. The manual electronic shift controller for the internal gear hub according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power supply device (300) uses an external battery tube.

7. The manual electronic shift controller for the internal gear hub according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a wiring harness (400), which is a one-to-two connection control harness. One end of the wiring harness (400) is connected to the micro motor running device (100), one end is connected to the key indicator instrument device (200), and one end is connected to the power supply device (300).

8. A bicycle comprising a manual electronic shifting controller with an internal derailleur hub as described in any one of claims 1-7.

9. The bicycle according to claim 8, characterized in that, The bicycles mentioned are: road bikes, mountain bikes, folding bikes, touring bikes, or fixed-gear bikes.