steering head bearing assembly

Abstract

The present application discloses a head bowl set arranged on a vehicle body, the vehicle body comprising a head pipe and a front fork vertical pipe, the head bowl set comprising a head bowl assembly and a cover. The head bowl assembly is sleeved on the front fork vertical pipe. The cover is arranged on the head bowl assembly and forms a space between the head bowl assembly and the cover, the space accommodating an electronic communication unit, the electronic communication unit communicating with the outside world. The present application can provide high protection and concealment for the electronic communication unit, avoiding damage of the electronic communication unit caused by wind, rain or external impact.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a headphone headset, and more particularly to a headphone headset for a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the growing awareness of energy conservation and carbon reduction, bicycles are becoming increasingly popular. People not only use them for daily commuting but also increasingly engage in cycling as a sport. Consequently, bicycle production has surged. Thanks to industrial advancements, bicycles are equipped with more and more features, such as communication devices (RFID, Bluetooth, GPS, and radio transmission) for location tracking and communication with external devices. However, these communication devices, mounted on the bicycle frame, are easily damaged by wind, rain, or impacts, presenting a significant drawback that urgently needs improvement.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a novel and progressive headset to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main objective of this invention is to provide a headrest headset that provides a highly protective and concealed electronic communication unit, preventing the electronic communication unit from being damaged by wind and rain or by collisions with external objects.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides a headset for a bicycle frame, the bicycle frame including a head tube extending along an axial direction and a fork steerer tube, the headset including a headset assembly and a cover. The headset assembly is fitted onto the fork steerer tube. The cover is disposed on the headset assembly and forms a space between the headset assembly and the headset assembly, the space being for accommodating an electronic communication unit for communicating with the outside world.

[0006] The cover includes a top and a lip, the lip covering the head bowl assembly, and the lip, the top, and the head bowl assembly forming the space.

[0007] The top is axially perforated with a first set of holes, and the top is also axially perforated with a plurality of wire holes.

[0008] The head cup assembly includes a pad with a second sleeve hole that fits onto the fork stem. A cover is placed on the pad and is positioned over one end of the head tube, forming a space between the cover and the pad.

[0009] The pad also includes at least one notch, each notch communicating with the second sleeve hole.

[0010] The electronic communication unit is attached to the side of the pad facing the cover. The electronic communication unit includes a circuit board and an antenna module. The antenna module is connected to the circuit board by a wire. The antenna module and the circuit board are located at the radial ends of the pad, respectively.

[0011] The pad body has an axially protruding flange around the periphery of the second bushing and the at least one notch, and the flange prevents the electronic communication unit from contacting the front fork steerer tube.

[0012] The space is integrally ejected from and at least partially covers the electronic communication unit, along with one of the cover or head bowl assembly.

[0013] The head cup assembly further includes a clamping member, which includes a third sleeve hole opened along the axial direction and a slot opened radially. The third sleeve hole is fitted onto the fork steerer tube and accommodated in the head tube. The pad is covered by the clamping member and the clamping member abuts against a bearing in the head tube. The outer periphery of the clamping member is further provided with at least one recessed portion radially.

[0014] The head cup assembly includes a pad with a second sleeve hole that fits onto the fork stem. A cover is fitted onto the pad and onto one end of the head tube, forming a gap between the cover and the pad. The pad also includes at least one notch communicating with the second sleeve hole. An electronic communication unit is attached to the side of the pad facing the cover. The electronic communication unit includes a circuit board and an antenna module connected to the circuit board via a wire. The antenna module and the circuit board are located at opposite radial ends of the pad. The pad has openings at the second sleeve hole and at least one notch. A flange is axially protruding from the periphery to prevent the electronic communication unit from contacting the fork steerer tube; the headset assembly further includes a clamping member, which includes a third sleeve hole opened along the axial direction and a radially opened groove. The third sleeve hole is fitted onto the fork steerer tube and accommodated inside the head tube. The pad is covered by the clamping member and the clamping member abuts against a bearing inside the head tube. The outer periphery of the clamping member is radially provided with at least one recess; the circuit board further includes a battery assembly and a processing module; the wire corresponds to the radially outer side of one of the notches, and the circuit board and the antenna module are respectively located between the two notches.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: it can provide a highly protective and concealed electronic communication unit, preventing the electronic communication unit from being damaged by wind and rain or by collisions with external objects. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2This is an exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of an assembly according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 This is an assembly diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 This is an assembly diagram of another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] 1: Head Bowl Components

[0022] 2: Cover

[0023] 21: Spacing

[0024] 22: Top

[0025] 23: Lips

[0026] 24: First set of holes

[0027] 25: Wire hole

[0028] 3: Cushion

[0029] 31: Second set of holes

[0030] 32: Gap

[0031] 33: Flange

[0032] 4: Pressing parts

[0033] 41: Groove

[0034] 42: Depression

[0035] 43: Third set of holes

[0036] 8: Electronic communication unit

[0037] 81: Electrical wire

[0038] 82: Antenna Module

[0039] 83: Circuit Board

[0040] 84: Battery Components

[0041] 85: Processing Module

[0042] 86: Connecting cable

[0043] 91: Head tube

[0044] 92: Front fork riser tube

[0045] 93: Pei Lin Detailed Implementation

[0046] The following examples illustrate possible implementations of the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0047] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 This illustrates a preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the headset of the present invention is disposed on a vehicle body, and in this embodiment the vehicle body is a bicycle, the vehicle body includes a head tube 91 extending along an axial direction and a fork steerer tube 92, and the headset includes a headset assembly 1 and a cover 2.

[0048] The head cup assembly 1 is fitted onto the fork riser tube 92.

[0049] The cover 2 is disposed on the head bowl assembly 1 and forms a space 21 between the head bowl assembly 1 and the space 21, which accommodates an electronic communication unit 8 for communicating with the outside world.

[0050] Therefore, the headset of the present invention can effectively provide high protection and concealment for the installation of the electronic communication unit 8, so as to prevent the electronic communication unit 8 from being damaged by wind and rain or by collision with external objects. In this way, it can increase consumers' willingness to install the electronic communication unit 8 on bicycles, thereby improving practicality.

[0051] Specifically, the cover 2 includes a top 22 and a lip 23. The lip 23 covers the head bowl assembly 1, and the lip 23, the top 22, and the head bowl assembly 1 form the space 21. The lip 23 can effectively achieve waterproof functions such as water-repellent and rainproof, preventing liquid from flowing into the head bowl assembly 1 through the cover 2.

[0052] Furthermore, the top 22 is axially provided with a first set of holes 24, and the top 22 is also axially provided with a plurality of wire holes 25, through which multiple wires are passed (e.g. Figure 4 As shown), this is done to achieve the purpose of internal wiring and to prevent the wires from being exposed to the head tube 91 and being damaged by the outside.

[0053] In this embodiment, the head cup assembly 1 includes a pad 3 with a second sleeve hole 31 fitted onto the fork steerer tube 92. A cover 2 covers the pad 3 and one end of the head tube 91, forming a gap space 21 between the cover 2 and the pad 3. The pad 3 further includes at least one notch 32, each notch 32 communicating with the second sleeve hole 31. In this embodiment, there are two notches 32, through which wires are passed to guide the wires to the bottom of the head tube 91.

[0054] The electronic communication unit 8 is attached to the side of the pad 3 facing the cover 2. The electronic communication unit 8 can be fixed to the pad 3 by means of adhesive or tight fitting to prevent the electronic communication unit 8 from shaking and being damaged by collision within the space 21.

[0055] Preferably, the electronic communication unit 8 includes a circuit board 83 and an antenna module 82. The antenna module 82 is connected to the circuit board 83 by a wire 81. The antenna module 82 and the circuit board 83 are located at opposite radial ends of the pad 3. Separating the antenna module 82 from the circuit board 83 allows for more stable signal reception of the antenna module 82. In this embodiment, the electronic communication unit 8 is a GPS module; in other embodiments, it can also be a Bluetooth or radio module. In this embodiment, the circuit board 83 further includes a battery assembly 84 and a processing module 85. The battery assembly 84 provides power to the processing module 85 and the antenna module 82. The wire 81 corresponds to the radially outer side of a notch 32. The circuit board 83 and the antenna module 82 are located between the two notches 32, so that the pad 3 has sufficient area to accommodate the circuit board 83 and the antenna module 82. It should be noted that, as Figure 5 It is also possible to extend a connecting wire 86, which is connected to an external power source, into the space 21 through the wire hole 25 and electrically connect it to the circuit board 83 to provide power.

[0056] Please refer to the reply. Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the pad 3 has a flange 33 axially protruding from the periphery of the second sleeve hole 31 and the two notches 32. The flange 33 is used to prevent the electronic communication unit 8 from contacting the front fork stem 92, thus avoiding wear. In addition, the space 21 and either the cover 2 or the head cup assembly 1 can be integrally injected and at least partially cover the electronic communication unit 8, which makes assembly more convenient.

[0057] The head cup assembly 1 further includes a clamping member 4, which includes a third sleeve hole 43 opened along the axial direction and a radially opened groove 41. The third sleeve hole 43 is fitted onto the fork steerer tube 92 and accommodated within the head tube 91. The pad 3 is covered by the clamping member 4, and the clamping member 4 is used to press against a bearing 93 inside the head tube 91. The outer periphery of the clamping member 4 is also radially provided with at least one recess 42. In this embodiment, there are two recesses 42, and their positions correspond to the two notches 32, for wires to pass through. When the pad 3 is covered by the clamping member 4, because the clamping member 4 has the groove 41, the radial dimension of the clamping member 4 can be reduced and it can clamp against the fork steerer tube 92, so that the cover 2, the pad 3, and the clamping member 4 can move together with the fork steerer tube 92.

Claims

1. A headset assembly for a train, characterized in that: A vehicle body is provided, the vehicle body including a head tube and a fork steerer extending along an axial direction, including: A cup assembly is fitted onto the fork stem; A cover is disposed on the head cup assembly and forms a space between the head cup assembly and the head cup assembly. The space accommodates an electronic communication unit that communicates with the outside world. The head cup assembly includes a pad with a second sleeve hole fitted onto the fork stem. A cover is fitted onto the pad and is positioned over one end of the head tube, forming a space between the cover and the pad.

2. The headset assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cover includes a top and a lip, the lip covering the head bowl assembly, and the lip, the top, and the head bowl assembly forming the space.

3. The headset assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The top is axially perforated with a first set of holes, and the top is also axially perforated with a plurality of wire holes.

4. The headset assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The pad also includes at least one notch, each notch communicating with the second sleeve hole.

5. The headset assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The electronic communication unit is attached to the side of the pad facing the cover. The electronic communication unit includes a circuit board and an antenna module. The antenna module is connected to the circuit board by a wire. The antenna module and the circuit board are located at the radial ends of the pad, respectively.

6. The headset assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The pad body has an axially protruding flange around the periphery of the second bushing and the at least one notch, and the flange prevents the electronic communication unit from contacting the front fork steerer tube.

7. The headset assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The space is integrally ejected from and at least partially covers the electronic communication unit, along with one of the cover or head bowl assembly.

8. The headset assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The head cup assembly further includes a clamping member, which includes a third sleeve hole opened along the axial direction and a slot opened radially. The third sleeve hole is fitted onto the fork steerer tube and accommodated in the head tube. The pad is covered by the clamping member and the clamping member abuts against a bearing in the head tube. The outer periphery of the clamping member is further provided with at least one recessed portion radially.

9. The headset assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The pad also includes at least one notch, each notch communicating with the second sleeve hole; the electronic communication unit is attached to the side of the pad facing the cover; the electronic communication unit includes a circuit board and an antenna module, the antenna module and the circuit board are connected by a wire, the antenna module and the circuit board are respectively located at the radial ends of the pad; the pad has an axially protruding flange at the periphery of the second sleeve hole and the at least one notch, the flange for preventing the electronic communication unit from contacting the front fork stem; the headset assembly The component further includes a clamping member, which includes a third sleeve hole opened along the axial direction and a radially opened groove. The third sleeve hole is fitted onto the fork steerer tube and accommodated inside the head tube. The pad is covered by the clamping member and the clamping member abuts against a bearing inside the head tube. The outer periphery of the clamping member is further radially provided with at least one recess. The circuit board further includes a battery assembly and a processing module. The wire corresponds to the radial outer side of one of the notches. The circuit board and the antenna module are respectively located between the two notches.

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