Folding electric bicycle

Abstract

The invention provides a folding electric bicycle, and belongs to the technical field of electric bicycles. The folding electric bicycle comprises a folding bicycle main body part, an electric driving part and a folding basket. One end of the first connecting part is connected with the outer wall of the first folding basket plate, one end of the second connecting part is connected with the outer wall of the second folding basket plate, and the other ends of the first connecting part and the second connecting part are rotatably arranged with the folding bicycle main body part. The end basket, the first folding basket plate, the second folding basket plate and the connecting basket plate are bent in a W structure mode, and the first connecting part and the second connecting part are rotationally combined together during bending, so that the folded main body part of the folding bicycle and the folding basket can be synchronously folded, and space is saved. When the folding bicycle is unfolded for use, the end basket, the first folding basket plate, the second folding basket plate and the connecting basket plate can be unfolded for placing articles, so that the folding electric bicycle is provided with the basket, and the articles can be conveniently placed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of electric bicycles, and more particularly to a folding electric bicycle. Background Art

[0002] As a means of transportation that combines electric drive and traditional cycling functions, electric bicycles have rapidly gained popularity in the field of short-distance travel in recent years due to their unique advantages. Relying on the comprehensive advantages of economy, environmental protection, and convenience, electric bicycles have become one of the optimal solutions to solve the commuting problems within a three-kilometer living circle. Folding electric bicycles, by combining structural innovation with electric drive, precisely address pain points such as urban commuting, multi-scenario switching, and space limitations, making them an ideal choice for urban travel, cross-modal transportation connections, and business travelers.

[0003] Currently, the cost of existing folding bicycles is relatively high. And for the sake of convenient folding, folding bicycles are not equipped with storage baskets, resulting in inconvenient item placement when using folding bicycles. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To make up for the above deficiencies, the present invention provides a folding electric bicycle, aiming to improve the problem that folding bicycles are not equipped with storage baskets, resulting in inconvenient item placement when using folding bicycles.

[0005] The present invention is implemented as follows: The present invention provides a folding electric bicycle, including a folding bicycle main body part, an electric drive part, and a folding basket.

[0006] The electric drive part is installed on the folding bicycle main body part to drive the folding bicycle main body part to move; The folding basket includes a folding frame body, a first connecting part, and a second connecting part. The folding frame body includes an end basket, a first folding basket board, a second folding basket board, and a connecting basket board. One end of the first connecting part is connected to the outer wall of the first folding basket board, and one end of the second connecting part is connected to the outer wall of the second folding basket board. One group of the connecting basket boards connects the first folding basket board and the end basket, and the other group of the connecting basket boards connects the second folding basket board and the other end basket. The other ends of the first connecting part and the second connecting part are rotatably arranged on the folding bicycle main body part.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, the first connecting part and the second connecting part have the same structural specifications. The first connecting part includes a support rod and a sleeve. One end of the support rod is connected to the outer wall of the first folding basket board.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, through holes are provided at the bottoms of the first folding basket board, the second folding basket board, and the connecting basket board.

[0009] In an embodiment of the present invention, the outer edges of the first folding basket board and the second folding basket board are both provided with inclined chamfer structures.

[0010] In an embodiment of the present invention, the main body part of the folding bicycle includes a folding frame, a riding drive assembly, a handlebar frame, a front wheel, a rear wheel and a seat cushion. The seat cushion, the handlebar frame and the riding drive assembly are all installed and cooperated with the folding frame. The front wheel is rotatably arranged on the front side of the folding frame, and the rear wheel is rotatably arranged on the rear side of the folding frame.

[0011] In an embodiment of the present invention, the folding frame includes a rear frame and a front frame. The front frame is connected to the rear frame through a rotating connection part. The front wheel is rotatably arranged on the front frame, and the rear wheel is rotatably arranged on the rear frame.

[0012] In an embodiment of the present invention, the riding drive assembly includes a first driving sprocket, a first driven sprocket, a first chain, a support arm and a foot pedal. The first chain connects the first driven sprocket and the first driving sprocket. The first driven sprocket is installed and cooperated with the rear wheel. The support arm connects the first driving sprocket and the foot pedal.

[0013] In an embodiment of the present invention, the electric drive part includes a battery pack and an electric drive assembly. The electric drive assembly and the battery pack are installed and cooperated with the main body part of the folding bicycle, and the electric drive assembly drives the rear wheel to rotate.

[0014] In an embodiment of the present invention, the electric drive assembly includes a motor, a second driving sprocket, a second driven sprocket and a second chain. The second driving sprocket is fixedly arranged at the output shaft end of the motor. The second driven sprocket is installed and cooperated with the rear wheel. The second chain connects the second driving sprocket and the second driven sprocket.

[0015] In an embodiment of the present invention, the electric drive part further includes an outer protective shell. The outer protective shell is arranged outside the battery pack and the electric drive assembly and is fixed to the main body part of the folding bicycle.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: The folding electric bicycle obtained by the above design of the present invention has the first folding basket board, the second folding basket board and the connecting basket board in the folding basket being folded. That is, a W-shaped bending is carried out between the end basket, the first folding basket board, the second folding basket board and the connecting basket board. While bending, the first connecting part and the second connecting part rotate and merge together, so that when the main body part of the folded folding bicycle is folded, the folding basket can also be folded synchronously to save space. When the folding bicycle is unfolded for use, the end basket, the first folding basket board, the second folding basket board and the connecting basket board can be unfolded to place items, so that the folding electric bicycle has a basket, which is convenient for placing items. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention, and thus should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other related drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a folding electric bicycle provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a riding drive assembly provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of an electric drive assembly provided by an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a folding basket provided by an embodiment of the present invention Figure 1 ; Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a folding basket provided by an embodiment of the present invention Figure 2 .

[0019] In the figure: 10 - folding bicycle main body part; 110 - folding frame; 111 - rear frame; 112 - front frame; 120 - riding drive assembly; 121 - first driving sprocket; 122 - first driven sprocket; 123 - first chain; 124 - support arm; 125 - pedal; 130 - handlebar frame; 140 - front wheel; 150 - rear wheel; 160 - seat; 20 - electric drive part; 210 - battery pack; 220 - electric drive assembly; 221 - motor; 222 - second driving sprocket; 223 - second driven sprocket; 224 - second chain; 230 - outer housing; 30 - folding basket; 310 - folding frame body; 311 - end basket; 312 - first folding basket board; 313 - second folding basket board; 314 - connecting basket board; 315 - through hole; 320 - first connecting part; 321 - support rod; 322 - collar; 330 - second connecting part. Specific Embodiments

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are some, but not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] Embodiment Please refer to Figures 1 - 5 , the present invention provides a folding electric bicycle, which includes a folding bicycle main body part 10, a power driving part 20, and a folding basket 30.

[0022] Among them, the cooperation between the folding bicycle main body part 10 and the power driving part 20 is the basic configuration of the folding electric bicycle, making the overall structure of the electric bicycle simple. The setting of the folding basket 30 can be folded together with the folding bicycle main body part 10 to reduce space occupation. When the electric bicycle is in use and items need to be placed, the folding basket 30 can be opened for placing items.

[0023] The power driving part 20 is installed on the folding bicycle main body part 10 to drive the folding bicycle main body part 10 to move. The folding basket 30 includes a folding frame body 310, a first connecting part 320, and a second connecting part 330. The folding frame body 310 includes an end basket 311, a first folding basket board 312, a second folding basket board 313, and a connecting basket board 314. One end of the first connecting part 320 is connected to the outer wall of the first folding basket board 312, and one end of the second connecting part 330 is connected to the outer wall of the second folding basket board 313. One group of connecting basket boards 314 connects the first folding basket board 312 and the end basket 311, and the other group of connecting basket boards 314 connects the second folding basket board 313 and the other end basket 311. The other ends of the first connecting part 320 and the second connecting part 330 are rotatably arranged on the folding bicycle main body part 10.

[0024] The folding basket 30 is installed in front of the folding bicycle main body part 10, and the first folding basket board 312, the second folding basket board 313, and the connecting basket board 314 in the folding basket 30 are folded. That is, the end basket 311, the first folding basket board 312, the second folding basket board 313, and the connecting basket board 314 are bent in a W structure. While bending, the first connecting part 320 and the second connecting part 330 rotate and merge together, so that when the folded folding bicycle main body part 10, the folding basket 30 can also be folded synchronously to save space. When the folding bicycle is unfolded for use, the end basket 311, the first folding basket board 312, the second folding basket board 313, and the connecting basket board 314 can be unfolded to place items, making the folding electric bicycle have a basket, which is convenient for placing items.

[0025] In an embodiment of the present invention, the structural specifications of the first connecting part 320 and the second connecting part 330 are the same. The first connecting part 320 includes a support rod 321 and a collar 322, and one end of the support rod 321 is connected to the outer wall of the first folding basket board 312.

[0026] In the above specific embodiments, through holes 315 are provided at the bottoms of the first folding basket board 312, the second folding basket board 313, and the connecting basket board 314. The provision of the through holes 315 can drain the water stains inside the basket. The outer edges of the first folding basket board 312 and the second folding basket board 313 are both provided with inclined chamfer structures, making the folding between the first folding basket board 312, the second folding basket board 313, and the connecting basket board 314 more convenient.

[0027] When specifically setting, the main body part 10 of the folding bicycle includes a folding frame 110, a riding drive assembly 120, a handlebar frame 130, a front wheel 140, a rear wheel 150, and a seat 160. The seat 160, the handlebar frame 130, and the riding drive assembly 120 are all installed and cooperated with the folding frame 110. The front wheel 140 is rotatably arranged on the front side of the folding frame 110, and the rear wheel 150 is rotatably arranged on the rear side of the folding frame 110. The folding frame 110 includes a rear frame 111 and a front frame 112. The front frame 112 is connected to the rear frame 111 through a rotating connection part. The front wheel 140 is rotatably arranged with the front frame 112, and the rear wheel 150 is rotatably arranged with the rear frame 111. The riding drive assembly 120 includes a first driving sprocket 121, a first driven sprocket 122, a first chain 123, a support arm 124, and a foot pedal 125. The first chain 123 connects the first driven sprocket 122 and the first driving sprocket 121. The first driven sprocket 122 is cooperatively installed with the rear wheel 150. The support arm 124 connects the first driving sprocket 121 and the foot pedal 125.

[0028] Through the setting of the folding frame 110, the whole bicycle divides the vehicle body into front and rear parts, enabling the bicycle to be folded, and at the same time, the bicycle can be driven by the foot pedal 125.

[0029] In the above specific embodiments, the electric drive part 20 includes a battery pack 210 and an electric drive assembly 220. The electric drive assembly 220 and the battery pack 210 are cooperatively installed with the main body part 10 of the folding bicycle, and the electric drive assembly 220 drives the rear wheel 150 to rotate. The electric drive assembly 220 includes a motor 221, a second driving sprocket 222, a second driven sprocket 223, and a second chain 224. The second driving sprocket 222 is fixedly arranged at the output shaft end of the motor 221. The second driven sprocket 223 is cooperatively installed with the rear wheel 150. The second chain 224 connects the second driving sprocket 222 and the second driven sprocket 223.

[0030] The battery pack 210 supplies electrical energy to the electric drive assembly 220, that is, supplies electrical energy to the motor 221 in the electric drive assembly 220. The folding bicycle main body part 10 is equipped with a charging module and a control module, and the handlebar frame 130 contains an electronically controlled handlebar. The electronically controlled handlebar in the handlebar frame 130 is used to control the motor 221 to drive the second driving sprocket 222 to rotate, and the rotation of the rear wheel 150 is driven through the cooperation of the second driven sprocket 223 and the second chain 224.

[0031] Furthermore, the electric drive part 20 further includes an outer housing 230, and the outer housing 230 is arranged outside the battery pack 210 and the electric drive assembly 220 and is fixed to the folding bicycle main body part 10. The outer housing 230 is used to protect the components in the battery pack 210 and the electric drive assembly 220.

[0032] It should be noted that the specific model specifications of the motor 221 need to be selected according to the actual specifications of the device, etc. The specific selection calculation method adopts the existing technology in this field, so it will not be elaborated in detail. The power supply and principle of the motor 221 are clear to those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0033] The working principle of this folding electric bicycle: When in use, a folding basket 30 is installed in front of the folding bicycle main body part 10. The first folding basket board 312, the second folding basket board 313, and the connecting basket board 314 in the folding basket 30 are folded, that is, the end basket 311, the first folding basket board 312, the second folding basket board 313, and the connecting basket board 314 are bent in a W structure. While bending, the first connecting part 320 and the second connecting part 330 rotate and merge together, so that when the folding bicycle main body part 10 is folded, the folding basket 30 can also be folded synchronously to save space. When the folding bicycle is unfolded for use, the end basket 311, the first folding basket board 312, the second folding basket board 313, and the connecting basket board 314 can be unfolded to place items, so that the folding electric bicycle has a basket, which is convenient for placing items.

[0034] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not used to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A folding electric bicycle, characterized in that, including a folding bicycle main body part (10) and an electric drive part (20), wherein the electric drive part (20) is installed on the folding bicycle main body part (10) to drive the folding bicycle main body part (10) to move; a folding basket (30), which includes a folding frame body (310), a first connecting part (320) and a second connecting part (330). The folding frame body (310) includes an end basket (311), a first folding basket board (312), a second folding basket board (313) and a connecting basket board (314). One end of the first connecting part (320) is connected to the outer wall of the first folding basket board (312), and one end of the second connecting part (330) is connected to the outer wall of the second folding basket board (313). One group of the connecting basket boards (314) connects the first folding basket board (312) and the end basket (311), and the other group of the connecting basket boards (314) connects the second folding basket board (313) and the other end basket (311). The other ends of the first connecting part (320) and the second connecting part (330) are rotatably arranged on the folding bicycle main body part (10).

2. The foldable electric bicycle according to claim 1, wherein The first connecting part (320) and the second connecting part (330) have the same structural specifications. The first connecting part (320) includes a support rod (321) and a collar (322), and one end of the support rod (321) is connected to the outer wall of the first folding basket board (312).

3. The foldable electric bicycle according to claim 1, wherein, Through holes (315) are provided at the bottoms of the first folding basket board (312), the second folding basket board (313) and the connecting basket board (314).

4. A foldable electric bicycle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer edges of the first folding basket board (312) and the second folding basket board (313) are both arranged in an inclined chamfer structure.

5. The foldable electric bicycle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The folding bicycle main body part (10) includes a folding frame (110), a riding drive assembly (120), a handlebar frame (130), a front wheel (140), a rear wheel (150) and a seat cushion (160). The seat cushion (160), the handlebar frame (130) and the riding drive assembly (120) are all installed and cooperated with the folding frame (110). The front wheel (140) is rotatably arranged on the front side of the folding frame (110), and the rear wheel (150) is rotatably arranged on the rear side of the folding frame (110).

6. The foldable electric bicycle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The folding frame (110) includes a rear frame (111) and a front frame (112). The front frame (112) is connected to the rear frame (111) through a rotating connection part. The front wheel (140) is rotatably arranged with the front frame (112), and the rear wheel (150) is rotatably arranged with the rear frame (111).

7. A folding electric bicycle according to claim 5, wherein, The riding drive assembly (120) includes a first driving sprocket (121), a first driven sprocket (122), a first chain (123), a support arm (124) and a foot pedal (125). The first chain (123) connects the first driven sprocket (122) and the first driving sprocket (121). The first driven sprocket (122) is cooperatively installed with the rear wheel (150), and the support arm (124) connects the first driving sprocket (121) and the foot pedal (125).

8. The foldable electric bicycle according to claim 5, characterized in that, The electric drive part (20) includes a battery pack (210) and an electric drive assembly (220). The electric drive assembly (220) and the battery pack (210) are cooperatively installed with the folding bicycle main body part (10), and the electric drive assembly (220) drives the rear wheel (150) to rotate.

9. The foldable electric bicycle according to claim 8, characterized in that, The electric drive assembly (220) includes a motor (221), a second driving sprocket (222), a second driven sprocket (223) and a second chain (224). The second driving sprocket (222) is fixedly arranged at the output shaft end of the motor (221). The second driven sprocket (223) is cooperatively installed with the rear wheel (150). The second chain (224) connects the second driving sprocket (222) and the second driven sprocket (223).

10. A folding electric bicycle according to claim 8, characterized in that, The electric drive part (20) further includes an outer protective shell (230). The outer protective shell (230) is arranged outside the battery pack (210) and the electric drive assembly (220) and is fixed to the folding bicycle main body part (10).

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