Electric bicycle tube battery anti-drop mechanism and use method thereof

Abstract

The present invention provides an anti-drop mechanism for a battery in a tube of an electric bicycle and a method for using the same, comprising a tube, a slot is provided below the tube, a battery holder matching the slot is fixed in the slot, a retractable lock tongue is provided on the inner side of the slot, a lock groove is provided at the end of the battery holder matching the lock tongue and used to prevent the battery holder from falling and play a pre-supporting role, and the upper surface in the lock groove matching the front end of the lock tongue is an inclined surface. The present invention has a reasonable design and a simple structure, can effectively prevent the battery holder from directly falling when unlocking, causing damage to the battery holder, is convenient for loading and unloading, and is practical and innovative.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to an anti-dropping mechanism for installing a tube battery of an electric bicycle and a use method thereof. Background Art

[0002] At present, there are many auxiliary devices installed on bicycles, all of which need to be equipped with battery assemblies. Since bicycles are often parked in public places, such as streets or parking lots, traditional battery assemblies are arranged in the internal frame of electric bicycles, which are not convenient to disassemble and replace. At the same time, in order to prevent the battery assembly from being disassembled or stolen by other users, the best way is to allow users to disassemble and take away the battery assembly after leaving. Existing battery assemblies are generally arranged above or below the tube of electric bicycles, which are convenient for users to disassemble and take away or replace. However, when the battery assembly is arranged below the tube of the electric bicycle, after unlocking the battery holder, the battery holder will fall directly under the action of its own gravity, which is easy to cause damage and inconvenience in use. Summary of the invention

[0003] The present invention improves the above-mentioned problem, that is, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide an anti-dropping mechanism for the tube battery of an electric bicycle and a use method thereof, which can effectively prevent the tube battery from falling directly to the ground after being unlocked and is easy to use.

[0004] The specific implementation scheme of the present invention is: to provide an anti-falling mechanism for the battery of an electric bicycle tube, comprising a tube, a groove at the bottom of the tube, a battery seat matched with the groove fixed in the groove, a retractable locking tongue arranged on the inner side of the groove, a locking groove matched with the locking tongue and used to prevent the battery seat from falling and to play a pre-supporting role, and the upper surface of the lock groove and the surface matched with the front end of the locking tongue are inclined.

[0005] Furthermore, a latch is fixedly connected to the other inner side surface of the slot, and the end of the battery holder has a slot matching the latch.

[0006] Furthermore, the inner bottom surface of the lock slot is also provided with a fixing slot for the lock tongue to be completely inserted and fixed, and the two side surfaces of the fixing slot extend to the two side surfaces of the lock slot and the two side surfaces of the fixing slot exceed the two side surfaces of the lock slot.

[0007] Furthermore, the side of the lock tongue has a retaining groove, the end of the vehicle pipe is fixedly connected to a lock head device, the lock head device includes a lock shell, a lock core is sleeved inside the lock shell, the end of the lock core is fixedly connected to a retaining point located in the retaining groove and matching the retaining groove, and the lock shell is fixedly connected to a first spring connected to the lock tongue.

[0008] Furthermore, the lower surface of the front end of the lock tongue is an arc surface for facilitating the insertion of the battery holder, the cross-section of the front end of the lock tongue is a right-angled trapezoid, and the upper surface area of ​​the lock tongue is larger than the lower surface of the lock tongue.

[0009] Furthermore, a slide is provided on the inner side of the groove, a top block is arranged in the slide, a second spring is fixedly connected to the top block for assisting the battery seat to pop out along the direction of battery seat disengagement, and a top groove is provided on the end of the battery seat, which cooperates with the top block and is used to push the battery seat upward under the action of the second spring force after the lock tongue is unlocked.

[0010] Furthermore, the cross section of the locking groove is a right-angled trapezoid.

[0011] Furthermore, a method for using the anti-drop mechanism for the battery of an electric bicycle tube as claimed in claim 6 comprises the following steps: (1) when the battery holder needs to be removed, first, insert the key into the lock cylinder and rotate it to unlock it, the stop point on the lock cylinder drives the lock tongue to retract inward, the lock tongue is released from the fixed groove, and the unlocking is completed; (2) when the battery holder is located above the tube, after unlocking, under the elastic force of the originally compressed second spring, the top block ejects the battery holder upward along the slideway to overcome its own gravity, so as to facilitate the removal of the battery holder; when the battery holder is located below the tube, preferably, it is not necessary to install the top block and the second spring, and the battery holder ejects downward by its own gravity; (3) At this time, the lock tongue is still stuck in the lock slot and pre-fixed. The lock tongue contacts the upper inclined surface of the lock slot and plays a supporting role to prevent the battery holder from falling directly; (4) The battery holder is taken out by hand. Under the action of external force, the first spring is compressed and the lock tongue can still retract inward to remove the battery holder; (5) When the battery holder needs to be installed, first align the slot at one end of the battery holder with the pin on one side of the vehicle tube slot, and then press the other end of the battery holder into the vehicle tube slot. The lock tongue on the other side of the battery holder contacts the lock slot. Under the action of external force, the lock tongue retracts inward, enters the lock slot and then pops outward, pressing against the inner surface of the lock slot; (6) Finally, the lock tongue is stuck in the fixed slot located on the bottom surface of the lock slot and is completely locked and fixed.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the device has a simple structure and ingenious design, and can effectively prevent the battery holder from falling directly to the ground after unlocking. The lock tongue is supported on the inclined surface of the upper surface of the lock slot to play a supporting role. It can be directly pulled out and removed by hand, which is convenient to operate and has practicality and innovation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 The structure of the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 1 ;

[0014] Figure 2 The structure of the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 2 ;

[0015] Figure 3 The structure of the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 3 ;

[0016] Figure 4The structure of the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 4 ;

[0017] Figure 5 The structure of the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 5 ;

[0018] Figure 6 The structure of the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 6 ;

[0019] Figure 7 The structure of the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 7 ;

[0020] Figure 8 The structure of the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 8 ;

[0021] Fig. 9 The structure of the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 9 ;

[0022] Fig.10 The structure of the embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. Figure 10 .

[0023] In the figure: 100-vehicle pipe, 110-slot, 120-latch, 130-slide, 200-battery holder, 210-lock slot, 220-slot, 230-fixing slot, 240-top slot, 300-lock head device, 310-lock tongue, 311-blocking slot, 320-lock shell, 330-lock core, 340-blocking point, 350-first spring, 400-top block, 410-second spring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] Example 1: Figures 1 to 10 As shown, in this embodiment, an anti-falling mechanism for the battery of an electric bicycle tube is provided, including a tube 100, a groove 110 is provided at the bottom of the tube 100, a battery holder 200 matching the groove is fixed in the groove 110, a retractable locking tongue 310 is provided on the inner side of the groove 110, and a locking groove 210 matching the locking tongue and used to prevent the battery holder from falling and pre-supporting, and the surface of the upper inner surface of the locking groove 210 matching the front end of the locking tongue is an inclined surface inclined outward from the inner bottom surface of the locking groove.

[0026] In this embodiment, a latch 120 is fixedly connected to the other inner side surface of the slot 110 , and the end of the battery holder has a slot 220 that matches the latch.

[0027] In this embodiment, the inner bottom surface of the lock slot 210 is further provided with a fixing slot 230 for the lock tongue to be completely inserted and fixed, and the two side surfaces of the fixing slot 230 extend to the two side surfaces of the lock slot and the two side surfaces of the fixing slot exceed the two side surfaces of the lock slot.

[0028] Embodiment 2: On the basis of Embodiment 1, in this embodiment, the side of the lock tongue 310 has a retaining groove 311, and the end of the vehicle tube is fixedly connected to a lock head device 300, and the lock head device includes a lock shell 320, and a lock core 330 is sleeved inside the lock shell 320. The end of the lock core is fixedly connected to a retaining point 340 located in the retaining groove and matched with the retaining groove, and a first spring 350 connected to the lock tongue is fixedly connected inside the lock shell.

[0029] In the locked state, the length of the lock tongue can be 12.1mm. When the key rotates the lock tongue to the unlocked state, the lock tongue shrinks inward. At this time, the length of the lock tongue can be 6.5mm. When the lock tongue is pressed by hand, the lock tongue can shrink inward by 3.5mm. It has an idle stroke. This feature can ensure that after unlocking, the lock tongue is separated from the fixed groove and becomes unlocked. However, the lock tongue can also overcome the gravity of the battery holder to support the battery holder. Then the battery can be pulled down directly by hand. Under the action of pulling force, the lock tongue can also shrink inward by 3.5mm, so that the battery holder can be pulled out. It is simple and convenient.

[0030] In this embodiment, the lower surface of the front end of the lock tongue is an arc surface for facilitating the insertion of the battery holder, the cross-section of the front end of the lock tongue is a right-angled trapezoid, and the upper surface area of ​​the lock tongue is larger than the lower surface of the lock tongue.

[0031] In this embodiment, the cross section of the locking groove is a right-angled trapezoid.

[0032] In this embodiment, when the battery holder is arranged above the vehicle tube 100, in order to facilitate the removal of the battery holder, a slide 130 is provided on the inner side of the groove along the disengagement direction of the battery holder, and a top block 400 is provided in the slide. A second spring 410 for assisting the battery holder to pop out along the disengagement direction of the battery holder is fixedly connected to the top block, and a top groove 240 is provided on the end of the battery holder, which cooperates with the top block and is used to push the battery holder upward under the action of the second spring force after the lock tongue is unlocked.

[0033] When the battery holder is arranged above the vehicle tube 100, when the battery holder is installed, the top groove 240 on the side of the battery holder blocks the top block, compresses and fixes it inward along the slide, and the second spring is compressed; when unlocking, under the elastic force of the second spring, the top block pushes the battery holder along the slide in the direction of the battery holder disengagement, plays an auxiliary pop-up role, which is convenient and quick; when the battery holder is arranged below the vehicle tube 100, preferably, the top block and the second spring do not need to be installed, and the battery holder can be popped down by its own gravity, while preventing the battery holder from falling directly, which is simple and convenient.

[0034] In this embodiment, when unlocking, the key is inserted into the lock core 330 and turned to unlock, driving the lock core 330 and the blocking point 340 to rotate, the blocking point presses the lock tongue 310, driving the lock tongue to move inward, the first spring 350 is compressed, and the lock tongue is released from the fixed groove, thereby achieving the unlocking effect. When the battery holder is located above the vehicle tube, after unlocking, under the elastic force of the originally compressed second spring, the top block pops up the battery holder along the slideway to overcome its own gravity, so that the battery holder can be easily removed. Under the elastic force of the originally compressed second spring 410, the top block 400 pops up the battery holder 200 along the slideway 130; when the battery holder is located below the vehicle tube, preferably, it is not necessary to install the top block and the second spring, and the battery holder can be popped down by its own gravity; at this time, the inclined surface above the lock slot of the battery holder is supported by the lock tongue, and the supporting force of the lock tongue is greater than the gravity of the battery holder itself. At this time, the battery holder is pulled out downward by hand, and the lock tongue 310 retracts inward, so that the battery holder 200 can be removed smoothly; when locking, align the slot at one end of the battery holder with the pin on the inner side of the vehicle tube slot and insert it, and the other end of the battery holder is directly pressed into the vehicle tube slot, and the lock tongue on the other side of the vehicle tube slot 110 retracts inward. As the battery holder is pressed in, the lock tongue first enters the lock slot of the battery holder, and then enters the fixing slot to be completely fixed. The invention has a simple structure and an ingenious design, can effectively prevent the battery holder from directly falling onto the bottom plate under the action of gravity after being unlocked, is safe and reliable, and has practicality and innovation.

[0035] Unless otherwise stated, any technical solution disclosed in the present invention disclosed above, if it discloses a numerical range, then the disclosed numerical range is a preferred numerical range, and any technician in the field should understand that the preferred numerical range is only a numerical value with a more obvious technical effect or representative value among many implementable numerical values. Since there are too many numerical values ​​to be exhaustive, the present invention discloses some numerical values ​​to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention, and the numerical values ​​listed above should not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] At the same time, if the above-mentioned invention discloses or involves components or structural parts that are fixedly connected to each other, then, unless otherwise stated, the fixed connection can be understood as: a detachable fixed connection (for example, connected by bolts or screws), and can also be understood as: a non-detachable fixed connection (for example, riveting, welding). Of course, the mutual fixed connection can also be replaced by an integrated structure (for example, manufactured by one-piece molding using a casting process) (except when it is obviously impossible to use an integrated molding process).

[0037] In addition, unless otherwise stated, the terms used to indicate positional relationships or shapes in any of the technical solutions disclosed in the present invention include states or shapes that are approximate, similar, or close to them.

[0038] Any component provided by the present invention may be assembled from a plurality of separate components, or may be a separate component manufactured by an integral forming process.

[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the present invention rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the specific implementation methods of the present invention can still be modified or some technical features can be replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit of the technical solution of the present invention, which should be included in the scope of the technical solution for protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An anti-drop mechanism for the battery of an electric bicycle. It is characterized in that The invention comprises a vehicle tube, wherein the vehicle tube has a slot below, a battery holder matched with the slot is fixed in the slot, a retractable lock tongue is arranged on the inner side of the slot, and a lock groove matched with the lock tongue and used to prevent the battery holder from falling and play a pre-supporting role is provided at the end of the battery holder, and the upper surface of the lock groove matched with the front end of the lock tongue is an inclined surface; A latch is fixedly connected to the other inner side of the slot, and the end of the battery holder has a slot matching the latch; The inner bottom surface of the lock slot is also provided with a fixing slot for the lock tongue to be completely inserted and fixed, and the two side surfaces of the fixing slot extend to the two side surfaces of the lock slot and the two side surfaces of the fixing slot exceed the two side surfaces of the lock slot; The side of the lock tongue has a retaining groove, the end of the vehicle tube is fixedly connected to a lock head device, the lock head device includes a lock shell, a lock core is sleeved inside the lock shell, a retaining point located in the retaining groove and matched with the retaining groove is fixedly connected to the end of the lock core, and a first spring connected to the lock tongue is fixedly connected inside the lock shell; The lower surface of the front end of the lock tongue is an arc surface for facilitating the insertion of the battery holder, the cross section of the front end of the lock tongue is a right-angle trapezoid, and the upper surface area of ​​the lock tongue is larger than the lower surface of the lock tongue; The cross section of the locking groove is a right-angle trapezoid.

2. A method of using the anti-drop mechanism for the battery in the electric bicycle tube as claimed in claim 1, It is characterized in that The method comprises the following steps: (1) when the battery holder needs to be removed, first, insert the key into the lock cylinder and rotate it to unlock the battery holder. The stop point on the lock cylinder drives the lock tongue to retract inward, and the lock tongue is released from the fixed groove to complete the unlocking. (2) when the battery holder is located under the vehicle pipe, the battery holder pops up downward by its own gravity. (3) at this time, the lock tongue is still stuck in the lock groove and pre-fixed. The lock tongue contacts the upper inclined surface in the lock groove and plays a supporting role to prevent the battery holder from falling directly. (4) the battery holder is taken out downward by hand and placed outside. Under the action of external force, the first spring is compressed, and the lock tongue can also retract inward to remove the battery holder; (5) When the battery holder needs to be installed, first align the slot at one end of the battery holder with the pin on one side of the vehicle tube slot, and then press the other end of the battery holder into the vehicle tube slot. The lock tongue on the other side of the battery holder contacts the lock slot. Under the action of external force, the lock tongue retracts inward, enters the lock slot, and then pops outward to press against the inner surface of the lock slot; (6) Finally, the lock tongue is snapped into the fixed slot on the bottom surface of the lock slot and is completely locked and fixed.

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