A steel-frame snowmobile frame and a steel-frame snowmobile having the same

By incorporating detachable adjustable components in the steel frame bobsleigh chassis to adjust stiffness, the individualized needs of different athletes for maneuverability and steering sensitivity are addressed, thereby improving training and competition performance.

CN116534110BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-05CHINA FAW CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310737305.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-06-20
Publication Date
2025-12-05
Estimated Expiration
2043-06-20

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Technical Problem

The existing steel-frame bobsleigh cannot meet the individualized needs of different athletes for maneuverability and steering sensitivity, which affects athletes' training and competition performance.

Method used

Design a steel-framed bobsleigh frame that forms a frame structure with crossbeams via detachable adjustable components. The mass and stiffness of the adjustable components are adjustable, and the stiffness of the frame can be changed by replacing the adjustable components with different masses or stiffnesses to adapt to the needs of different athletes.

Benefits of technology

This allows for adjustments to the frame's handling and steering sensitivity to suit the needs of different athletes, thereby improving their training effectiveness and competition results.

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Abstract

The application provides a steel-frame snowmobile frame and a steel-frame snowmobile with the same. The steel-frame snowmobile frame comprises a frame body, the frame body comprising a cross beam and a longitudinal beam, both of which are two, the cross beam being connected between the two longitudinal beams, and the cross beam and the longitudinal beam surrounding to form a frame structure; and adjusting members, the adjusting members being multiple, each adjusting member being detachably connected with the cross beam, and the length direction of the adjusting member being arranged along the length direction of the cross beam; wherein at least one of the mass and the rigidity of at least one adjusting member in the multiple adjusting members is different from those of the remaining adjusting members, so that the rigidity of the frame body is changed by replacing the adjusting member matched with the cross beam. In the application, the frame body is matched with multiple adjusting members, the adjusting members are detachably connected with the cross beam, and the rigidity of the frame body is adjusted by replacing the adjusting members with different mass or different rigidity, so as to meet the requirements of different athletes on maneuverability and steering sensitivity.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of bobsleigh, and more specifically, to a bobsleigh frame and a bobsleigh having the same. Background Technology

[0002] Skeleton, also known as a horizontal bobsleigh or a horizontal ice sled, is a winter sport that uses a sled to quickly slide down a mountainside along a specially constructed ice track, taking advantage of the momentum after it starts to slide.

[0003] During the skiing process, due to the different body shapes of the athletes, the existing skeletons cannot meet the individual needs of different athletes for maneuverability and steering sensitivity, which will seriously affect the daily training of domestic athletes and their performance in future competitions.

[0004] There is currently no effective solution to the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The main objective of this invention is to provide a bobsleigh frame and a bobsleigh having the same, in order to solve the technical problem that existing bobsleigh frames cannot meet the individualized needs of different athletes for maneuverability and steering sensitivity.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention, a steel-framed bobsleigh frame is provided, comprising: a frame body, the frame body including two crossbeams and two longitudinal beams, the crossbeams being connected between the two longitudinal beams, the crossbeams and longitudinal beams forming a frame structure; and multiple adjusting members, each adjusting member being detachably connected to a crossbeam, the length direction of the adjusting member being arranged along the length direction of the crossbeam; wherein, at least one of the multiple adjusting members has a different mass and stiffness from the mass and stiffness of the remaining adjusting members, such that the stiffness of the frame body can be changed by changing the mating connection between the adjusting member and the crossbeam.

[0007] Furthermore, there are two sets of adjusting components, and the two sets of adjusting components are connected to the two crossbeams one-to-one.

[0008] Furthermore, the adjusting component has a strip-shaped hole, the length of which extends along the length of the adjusting component, and the width of the strip-shaped hole varies on different adjusting components.

[0009] Furthermore, the adjusting component is provided with multiple counterweights, which are evenly distributed along the length of the adjusting component, and the counterweights on different adjusting components have different masses.

[0010] Furthermore, the different adjustment components have the same external dimensions.

[0011] Furthermore, the adjusting element is enveloped on the outside of the crossbeam.

[0012] Furthermore, the adjusting member is provided with a through groove with an opening on one side, the through groove extending along the length direction of the adjusting member, and the crossbeam is located in the through groove.

[0013] Furthermore, the adjusting member is provided with a receiving cavity, which is provided through the length of the adjusting member, and the adjusting member is sleeved on the outside of the crossbeam through the receiving cavity.

[0014] Furthermore, the length of the adjusting component is equal to the length of the crossbeam.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, a bobsleigh is provided, comprising a bobsleigh frame, wherein the bobsleigh frame is the aforementioned bobsleigh frame.

[0016] Using the technical solution of this invention, the frame body is a frame structure formed by connecting crossbeams and longitudinal beams. The frame body is equipped with multiple adjusting components, which are detachably connected to the crossbeams. By replacing adjusting components of different masses or different stiffnesses, the stiffness of the frame body can be adjusted to meet the needs of different athletes for maneuverability and steering sensitivity. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the invention. The illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention. In the drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 A partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a steel-framed bobsleigh frame according to the present invention is shown;

[0019] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the top structure of the adjusting member in this invention is shown;

[0020] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the adjusting member in this invention is shown;

[0021] Figure 4 A schematic diagram showing the assembly relationship between the crossbeam and the adjusting component in this invention is provided.

[0022] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the frame body in this invention is shown.

[0023] The above figures include the following reference numerals:

[0024] 1. Crossbeam;

[0025] 2. Longitudinal beams;

[0026] 3. Adjusting components;

[0027] 31. Strip hole; 32. Through groove; 33. Edge binding; 34. Reinforcing rib;

[0028] 4. Screws. Detailed Implementation

[0029] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] It should be noted that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the exemplary embodiments according to this application. As used herein, the singular form is intended to include the plural form as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Furthermore, it should be understood that when the terms "comprising" and / or "including" are used in this specification, they indicate the presence of features, steps, operations, devices, components, and / or combinations thereof.

[0031] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such terms can be used interchangeably where appropriate so that the embodiments of this application described herein can be implemented, for example, in orders other than those illustrated or described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion; for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0032] Exemplary embodiments according to this application will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments may be implemented in many different forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that these embodiments are provided so that the disclosure of this application is thorough and complete, and that the concept of these exemplary embodiments is fully conveyed to those skilled in the art. In the drawings, for clarity, the thickness of layers and regions may be exaggerated, and the same reference numerals are used to denote the same devices, and therefore their description will be omitted.

[0033] Combination Figures 1 to 5 As shown, according to a specific embodiment of this application, a steel frame bobsleigh chassis is provided.

[0034] Specifically, the steel-framed bobsleigh frame includes: a frame body and adjusting components 3. The frame body includes two crossbeams 1 and two longitudinal beams 2. The crossbeam 1 is connected between the two longitudinal beams 2, and the crossbeams 1 and longitudinal beams 2 form a frame structure. There are multiple adjusting components 3, each of which is detachably connected to the crossbeam 1. The length direction of the adjusting component 3 is along the length direction of the crossbeam 1. At least one of the adjusting components 3 has a different mass and stiffness than the other adjusting components 3, so that the stiffness of the frame body can be changed by changing the connection between the adjusting component 3 and the crossbeam 1.

[0035] In the embodiments of this application, the frame body is a frame structure formed by connecting the crossbeam 1 and the longitudinal beam 2. The frame body is matched with a plurality of adjustment parts 3, which are detachably connected to the crossbeam 1. By replacing the adjustment parts 3 with different masses or different stiffnesses, the stiffness of the frame body can be adjusted to meet the needs of different athletes for maneuverability and steering sensitivity.

[0036] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, there are two sets of adjusting members 3, and the two sets of adjusting members 3 are connected to the two crossbeams 1 in a one-to-one correspondence. That is, each crossbeam 1 of the frame body is equipped with an adjusting member 3, and the adjusting members 3 on each crossbeam 1 are completely identical to ensure that the frame body itself is in a balanced state.

[0037] As an alternative implementation, the structure of the adjusting member 3 on each crossbeam 1 can be different, as long as the overall rigidity of the two crossbeams 1 is consistent.

[0038] In another exemplary embodiment of this application, in order to accommodate the needs of different athletes, the adjusting members 3 on the two crossbeams 1 may be inconsistent, that is, the overall stiffness of the two crossbeams 1 is different.

[0039] Furthermore, in an exemplary embodiment of this application, the stiffness of the adjusting member 3 is differentiated by creating holes of different sizes in the adjusting member 3. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the adjusting member 3 has a strip hole 31, and the length direction of the strip hole 31 extends along the length direction of the adjusting member 3. The width of the strip hole 31 on different adjusting members 3 is different.

[0040] It should be noted that the larger the hole size, the smaller the stiffness of the adjusting component 3, and the smaller the hole size, the greater the stiffness of the adjusting component 3. That is, the stiffness of the adjusting component 3 is greatest when there are no holes.

[0041] Furthermore, in order to make the stiffness adjustment of the frame body more precise and better adapt to the needs of different athletes, each adjustment component 3 is provided with multiple strip holes 31. The reference position of each strip hole 31 remains unchanged, that is, the center position of the strip hole 31 is fixed, and the width of the strip hole 31 at the corresponding position on different adjustment components 3 is different.

[0042] Specifically, the adjusting member 3 has multiple strip-shaped holes 31, which are distributed in multiple groups along the width direction of the adjusting member 3, and each group of strip-shaped holes 31 has multiple groups distributed along the length direction of the adjusting member 3. The layout between adjacent groups of strip-shaped holes 31 can be the same or different.

[0043] Furthermore, in another exemplary embodiment of this application, the stiffness of the adjusting member 3 is differentiated by adding counterweights of different masses to the adjusting member 3. Specifically, the adjusting member 3 is provided with multiple counterweights, which are evenly distributed along the length direction of the adjusting member 3, and the masses of the counterweights on different adjusting members 3 are different.

[0044] Furthermore, in order to make the stiffness adjustment of the frame body more precise and better adapt to the needs of different athletes, each adjustment component 3 is equipped with multiple counterweights. The reference position of each counterweight remains unchanged, that is, the center position of the counterweight is fixed. The width, length or thickness of the counterweights at corresponding positions on different adjustment components 3 are different.

[0045] Furthermore, the stiffness of different adjusting components 3 can be distinguished by changing a variable on the adjusting component 3, simplifying the manufacturing process of the adjusting component 3 and saving manufacturing time and cost. In the embodiments of this application, the different adjusting components 3 have the same external dimensions, only the width, length or thickness of the counterweight at the corresponding position on the different adjusting components 3 are different, or only the width of the strip hole 31 is different.

[0046] Furthermore, the adjusting component 3 encloses the outside of the crossbeam 1, thereby increasing the contact area between the adjusting component 3 and the crossbeam 1, making the connection between the two more secure, and also playing a preliminary positioning role during the connection.

[0047] In one exemplary embodiment of this application, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the adjusting member 3 has a through groove 32 with an opening on one side, which extends along the length of the adjusting member 3. The crossbeam 1 is located within the through groove 32. That is, the left and right sides of the adjusting member 3 form a edging 33, and the adjusting member 3 is semi-enclosed to the crossbeam 1 to prevent the adjusting member 3 from falling off the crossbeam 1. The adjusting member 3 is connected to the crossbeam 1 by screws 4.

[0048] Furthermore, such as Figure 3As shown, the adjusting component 3 has a reinforcing rib 34 on the side facing the crossbeam 1, and the reinforcing rib 34 is located between two adjacent sets of strip holes 31. The setting of the reinforcing rib 34 further enhances the rigidity of the adjusting component 3.

[0049] In another exemplary embodiment of this application, the adjusting member 3 is provided with a receiving cavity, which is disposed through the length of the adjusting member 3, and the adjusting member 3 is sleeved on the outside of the crossbeam 1 through the receiving cavity. That is, the adjusting member 3 and the crossbeam 1 are fully enclosed and connected, which further increases the firmness of the connection between the two.

[0050] Furthermore, the length of the adjusting component 3 is equal to the length of the crossbeam 1. That is, each set of adjusting components 3 has only one adjusting component 3, which simplifies the connection and assembly between the adjusting component 3 and the crossbeam 1.

[0051] As an alternative embodiment, the length of the adjusting member 3 is less than the length of the crossbeam 1, that is, each set of adjusting members 3 consists of multiple adjusting members 3, and the multiple adjusting members 3 are distributed at equal intervals along the length direction of the crossbeam 1.

[0052] Furthermore, such as Figure 2 As shown, the adjusting component 3 has a connecting hole in the middle, which can be used to connect with other accessories.

[0053] According to another specific embodiment of this application, a bobsleigh is provided, including a bobsleigh frame, which is the bobsleigh frame described in the above embodiment.

[0054] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0055] In addition to the above, it should be noted that the terms "one embodiment," "another embodiment," and "embodiment" used in this specification refer to specific features, structures, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment, which are included in at least one embodiment described in the general description of this application. The appearance of the same expression in multiple places in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. Furthermore, when a specific feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with any embodiment, the intention is to suggest that implementing such a feature, structure, or characteristic in conjunction with other embodiments also falls within the scope of this invention.

[0056] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0057] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A steel framed snowmobile frame, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a steel frame snowmobile frame, comprising: A frame body, the frame body comprises a crossbeam (1) and a stringer (2), the crossbeam (1) and the stringer (2) are two, the crossbeam (1) is connected between two stringers (2), and the crossbeam (1) and the stringer (2) surround and form a frame structure; Adjusting piece (3), the adjusting piece (3) is multiple, and each adjusting piece (3) is detachably connected with the crossbeam (1), and the length direction of the adjusting piece (3) is arranged along the length direction of the crossbeam (1); Wherein, at least one of the mass and rigidity of at least one adjusting piece (3) in the plurality of adjusting pieces (3) is different from the mass and rigidity of the remaining adjusting pieces (3), so that the rigidity of the frame body is changed by replacing the matching connection of the adjusting piece (3) and the crossbeam (1).

2. The skeleton toboggan frame according to claim 1, characterized in that The adjusting piece (3) is two groups, and two adjusting pieces (3) are connected with two crossbeams (1) one by one.

3. The steel skeleton snowmobile frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting piece (3) is provided with a strip-shaped hole (31), the length direction of the strip-shaped hole (31) extends and is arranged along the length direction of the adjusting piece (3), and the width of the strip-shaped hole (31) on different adjusting pieces (3) is different.

4. The steel skeleton snowmobile frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting piece (3) is provided with a plurality of counterweight blocks, and the plurality of counterweight blocks are uniformly distributed along the length direction of the adjusting piece (3), and the mass of the counterweight blocks on different adjusting pieces (3) is different.

5. A skeleton toboggan frame according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that The size of different adjusting pieces (3) is the same.

6. The skeleton toboggan frame of claim 1, wherein, The adjusting piece (3) is enveloped outside the crossbeam (1).

7. The steel Toboggan Chassis of claim 6, wherein, The adjusting piece (3) is provided with a one-side opening through groove (32), and the through groove (32) extends and is arranged along the length direction of the adjusting piece (3), and the crossbeam (1) is located in the through groove (32).

8. The steel skeleton snowmobile frame according to claim 6, characterized in that, The adjusting piece (3) is provided with a containing cavity, and the containing cavity is throughly arranged along the length direction of the adjusting piece (3), and the adjusting piece (3) is sleeved outside the crossbeam (1) through the containing cavity.

9. The skeleton snow vehicle frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length of the adjusting piece (3) is equal to the length of the crossbeam (1).

10. A steel framed snowmobile comprising a steel framed snowmobile frame, characterized by, The steel frame snowmobile frame is the steel frame snowmobile frame in any one of claims 1-9.

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