Integrated bowl assembly

Abstract

This invention provides an integrated bowl assembly, comprising: an upper plug having a tube through hole and a wire through hole, the upper plug having opposite top and bottom sides; an inclined tube having opposite top and bottom ends, the top end being integrally connected to the bottom side, the inclined tube having an annular groove, the inclined tube also having at least one groove dividing the inclined tube into at least one arc segment, the annular groove being located outside the arc segment, the inclined tube having a limiting flange at the bottom end; and a bearing sleeved in the annular groove, the bearing abutting against the limiting flange.

Description

Integrated bowl assembly Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a headliner cup, and more particularly to an integrated cup assembly. Prior Technology

[0002] In the structural system of a bicycle, the headset, as the core hub connecting the head tube of the frame, the steering tube of the fork, and the seat tube of the handlebars, directly affects the smoothness of steering and the overall handling safety of the bicycle. Traditionally, the headset is typically composed of several discrete, independent parts, such as the upper piston, compression ring, and bearings. In the actual assembly process, users or production line technicians must follow an extremely strict logical sequence, placing each component into the confined installation space one by one. This highly fragmented assembly method is not only cumbersome and time-consuming, but also demands a high level of technical skill and alignment precision from the installer. Even slight negligence can lead to structural loosening or abnormal wear, becoming a technical bottleneck affecting product yield and maintenance efficiency.

[0003] Although existing technologies have revealed some optimization solutions, attempting to create an interlocking relationship between the top plug, inclined tube, and bearings through geometric design, these parts remain structurally independent and separate components. In practical operation, users still cannot escape the repetitive labor of "picking up, aligning, and assembling one by one," lacking substantial structural integration between parts. This means that during factory logistics, inventory management, and even the final installation stage, there is still a high risk of parts being scattered or lost, failing to truly achieve the convenience of "pre-assembled modularization." Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides an integrated bowl assembly, the main purpose of which is to simplify the installation process, reduce the risk of human assembly errors, and improve the stability and durability of the overall structure.

[0005] To achieve the aforementioned objectives, this invention provides an integrated bowl assembly, comprising:

[0006] An upper plug portion has a tube perforation and at least one wire through-hole, the upper plug portion having a top side surface and a bottom side surface opposite to each other;

[0007] An inclined tube portion having an opposite top end and a bottom end, the top end being integrally connected to the bottom side surface; the inclined tube portion having an annular groove; the inclined tube portion also having at least one slit groove dividing the inclined tube portion into at least one arc segment; the annular groove being located outside the arc segment; the inclined tube portion having a limiting flange at the bottom end; and

[0008] A bearing is fitted into the groove of the ring, and the bearing abuts against the limiting flange.

[0009] As can be seen from the foregoing, the main feature of this new invention is that by molding the upper plug and the inclined tube into one piece, the stability and durability of the overall structure can be ensured.

[0010] Furthermore, the bearing is directly installed in the annular groove of the inclined tube, which allows for precise positioning of the bearing and prevents it from shifting. Also, the upper plug does not have a groove-like structure, which further prevents the upper plug structure from weakening and ensures the overall strength of the integrated bowl assembly. Simple Explanation of the Diagram

[0011] Figure 1 is an exploded view of the novel integrated bowl assembly. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the novel integrated bowl assembly. Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the novel integrated bowl assembly. Implementation

[0012] This invention provides an integrated bowl assembly, as shown in Figures 1-3, including:

[0013] An upper plug 10 is fitted onto the head tube. The upper plug 10 has a tube through hole 11 and at least one wire through hole 12. The tube through hole 11 allows the head tube to pass through, and the wire through hole 12 allows a wire to pass through. The upper plug 10 is generally disc-shaped and has a top side 10A and a bottom side 10B that are opposite to each other. The upper plug 10 is made of metal.

[0014] An oblique tube portion 20, in the shape of an annulus, has an opposite top end 20A and a bottom end 20B. The top end 20A is integrally connected to the bottom side surface 10B. The oblique tube portion 20 has an annular groove 21 extending circumferentially. The oblique tube portion 20 also has at least one groove 22 extending along an axial direction X, through which the oblique tube portion 20 is divided into at least one arc segment 23. For example, when the number of grooves 22 is... At any given time, the number of arc segments 23 is one; when the number of grooves 22 is two, the number of arc segments 23 is two; when the number of grooves 22 is three, the number of arc segments 23 is three, and so on. The annular groove 21 is located outside each arc segment 23. The annular groove 21 is closer to the bottom end 20B and farther from the top end 20A. The inclined tube portion 20 has a limiting flange 24 at the bottom end 20B. The inclined tube portion 20 is made of metal.

[0015] A bearing 30 is fitted into the annular groove 21. The bearing 30 abuts against the limiting flange 24, which is used to prevent the bearing 30 from disengaging from the annular groove 21.

[0016] As can be seen from the foregoing, the main feature of this new invention is that by making the upper plug portion 10 and the inclined tube portion 20 integrally molded, the stability and durability of the overall structure can be ensured.

[0017] Furthermore, the bearing 30 is directly installed in the annular groove 21 of the inclined tube 20, thereby accurately positioning the bearing 30 and preventing the bearing 30 from shifting. Also, the upper plug 10 does not have a groove-like structure, which can further prevent the structure of the upper plug 10 from weakening and ensure the overall strength of the integrated bowl assembly.

[0018] Furthermore, since both the upper plug portion 10 and the inclined tube portion 20 are made of metal, the structural strength of the integrated bowl assembly can be further enhanced.

[0019] 10: Upper part 10A: Top and side 10B: Bottom side 11: Pipe perforation 12: Through-hole for wires 20: Inclined tube section 20A: Top 20B: Bottom 21: Annular groove 22: Groove 23: Arc segment 24: Limiting flange 30: Bearing X: Axial axis

Claims

1. An integrated bowl assembly, comprising: An upper plug portion has a tube perforation and at least one wire through hole, the upper plug portion having an opposite top side and a bottom side; an inclined tube portion has an opposite top end and a bottom end, the top end being integrally connected to the bottom side, the inclined tube portion having an annular groove, the inclined tube portion also having at least one slit groove, the slit groove dividing the inclined tube portion into at least one arc segment, the annular groove being located outside the arc segment, the inclined tube portion having a limiting flange at the bottom end; and a bearing, sleeved in the annular groove, the bearing abutting against the limiting flange.

2. The integrated bowl assembly as described in claim 1, wherein, The upper plug and the inclined tube are made of metal.

3. The integrated bowl assembly as described in claim 1, wherein, The annular groove is closer to the bottom end and farther from the top end.

Images