Inverted trial assembly tool for bicycle
The design of the bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture solved the problem of frame instability during the R&D trial assembly stage, achieving frame stability and applicability, and meeting the trial assembly needs of various bicycle specifications.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TIANJIN AIMA VEHICLE TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-03-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
During the bicycle R&D and trial assembly stage, the frame was unstable when inverted, causing positional deformation, which affected the trial assembly results and made it impossible to effectively identify mass production problems.
Design a bicycle inverted prototyping fixture, including a base, a rotating connecting frame, a flipping frame, a horizontal adjustment component, and a vertical adjustment component. The fixture ensures the stability and adjustability of the frame through locking and limiting mechanisms, and is adaptable to various bicycle sizes.
It improves the stability of the frame when placed upside down, facilitates bicycle status adjustment and loading/unloading, has a wide range of applications, and solves the instability problem during the trial assembly stage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of bicycle production equipment technology, and in particular to a bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture. Background Technology
[0002] Bicycles (including e-bikes) often employ inverted installation during the R&D, prototyping, and production stages. This requires inverting the frame before installing various components. In mass production, precise tooling can be developed for a specific frame model or vehicle to secure the inverted frame. However, during the R&D and prototyping stage, because the frame and related components are not yet finalized and adjustments are necessary, the frame is typically inverted using existing round hole structures or separately added sleeves, placed on a single vertical stepped post without any protective measures. This results in instability in the front and rear center of gravity during installation, easily causing deformation of the frame's placement position. Consequently, some prototyping problems cannot be effectively detected, leading to situations where trial production is normal but problems persist during mass production. Summary of the Invention
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a bicycle inverted trial assembly tool to solve the technical problem of unstable bicycles inverted during the research and development trial assembly stage in the prior art.
[0004] This invention provides a bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture, comprising: Base; A rotating connecting frame is rotatably connected to the base, and a first locking mechanism is provided between the rotating connecting frame and the base; A flip-up frame is flip-connected to a rotating connecting frame, and a second locking mechanism is provided between the flip-up frame and the rotating connecting frame; A leveling assembly includes a leveling roller and a leveling arm, the leveling roller being connected to the leveling arm, and the leveling arm being adjustablely connected to a tilting frame. The vertical adjustment assembly includes a vertical adjustment roller and a vertical adjustment arm, the vertical adjustment roller being connected to the vertical adjustment arm, and the vertical position of the vertical adjustment arm being adjustablely connected to the flipping frame.
[0005] In an optional embodiment, the first locking mechanism includes a first locking tongue fixed on the rotating connecting frame and a first latch fixed on the base, wherein the first latch is used to lock the first locking tongue when in the locked state.
[0006] In an optional implementation, the first locking mechanism further includes a first unlocking mechanism.
[0007] In an optional embodiment, the first unlocking mechanism includes an unlocking operation end and a connecting line. The unlocking operation end is located on the flip frame, and the connecting line connects the unlocking operation end and the first latch.
[0008] In an optional embodiment, the base is provided with at least two first latches, and a first locking tongue is provided between the two first latches.
[0009] In an optional implementation, a second locking mechanism is used to lock the flipping frame in the inverted state.
[0010] In an optional embodiment, a flipping limit mechanism is also provided between the flipping frame and the rotating connecting frame.
[0011] In an optional embodiment, the flipping limiting mechanism includes a limiting plate and a limiting pin. The limiting plate is rotatably mounted on the rotating connecting frame and has a limiting groove. The limiting pin is fixed to the flipping frame and slidably mounted in the limiting groove. When the flipping frame flips, it drives the limiting pin to slide in the limiting groove.
[0012] In an optional embodiment, the limiting plate is further provided with at least one limiting groove, which intersects and communicates with the limiting slide groove. The flipping limiting mechanism is configured such that when the limiting pin moves to the position of the limiting groove, the limiting plate rotates under its own weight, so that the limiting groove covers the limiting pin.
[0013] In an optional implementation, at least two limiting grooves are provided.
[0014] The bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture provided by this invention has the following beneficial effects: 1. The horizontal and vertical adjusting rollers work together to provide two support positions for the frame, which can improve the stability of the frame when it is placed upside down. 2. The base, rotating connecting frame, and flipping frame work together to achieve horizontal rotation and vertical flipping, making it easy to adjust the bicycle's status. The flipping mechanism also facilitates loading and unloading the bicycle. 3. The horizontal adjustment component and the vertical adjustment component are used to adjust the position of the horizontal adjustment roller and the vertical adjustment roller respectively, so that they can be adapted to various sizes of bicycles and have a wide range of applications. Attached Figure Description
[0015] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.
[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a side view of the bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle.
[0017] Icons: 100-Base; 200-Rotating connecting frame; 210-First locking mechanism; 211-First latch; 212-First locking tongue; 213-Unlocking operation end; 300-Flipping frame; 310-Second locking mechanism; 320-Flipping limit mechanism; 321-Limit plate; 322-Limit slide groove; 323-Limit groove; 324-Limit pin; 410-Horizontal adjusting roller; 420-Horizontal adjusting arm; 510-Vertical adjusting roller; 520-Vertical adjusting arm. Detailed Implementation
[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0019] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.
[0020] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.
[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this invention is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0022] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.
[0023] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.
[0024] The following detailed description of some embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.
[0025] This invention provides a bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture, such as... Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, it includes: a base 100; a rotating connecting frame 200, which is rotatably connected to the base 100 horizontally, and a first locking mechanism 210 is provided between the rotating connecting frame 200 and the base 100; a flipping frame 300, which is flip-connected to the rotating connecting frame 200, and a second locking mechanism 310 is provided between the flipping frame 300 and the rotating connecting frame 200; a horizontal adjustment assembly, including a horizontal adjustment roller 410 and a horizontal adjustment arm 420, the horizontal adjustment roller 410 being connected to the horizontal adjustment arm 420, and the horizontal position of the horizontal adjustment arm 420 being adjustablely connected to the flipping frame 300; and a vertical adjustment assembly, including a vertical adjustment roller 510 and a vertical adjustment arm 520, the vertical adjustment roller 510 being connected to the vertical adjustment arm 520, and the vertical position of the vertical adjustment arm 520 being adjustablely connected to the flipping frame 300.
[0026] exist Figure 1 and Figure 3 In the process, the bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture is fixed in a state suitable for trial assembly and installation.
[0027] In the bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture provided in this embodiment, the base 100, rotating connecting frame 200, and flipping frame 300 cooperate to realize horizontal rotation and vertical flipping operations, which facilitates the adjustment of the bicycle's state. The flipping mechanism also facilitates the loading and unloading of the bicycle. The first locking mechanism 210 and the second locking mechanism 310 are used to lock the rotation and flipping respectively, to prevent accidental rotation and flipping during use.
[0028] The horizontal adjustment roller 410 and the vertical adjustment roller 510 work together to provide two support positions for the frame, which can improve the stability of the frame when it is placed upside down. The horizontal adjustment component and the vertical adjustment component are used to adjust the position of the horizontal adjustment roller 410 and the vertical adjustment roller 510 respectively, so that they can be adapted to various sizes of bicycles and have a wide range of applications.
[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the vertical adjusting arm 520 can be provided with a set of mounting holes. The flip frame 300 can be provided with a sleeve to receive the vertical adjusting arm 520. The sleeve and the vertical adjusting arm 520 are fixed together by bolts or other mechanisms. The vertical position of the vertical adjusting arm 520 can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the mounting holes. Meanwhile, the horizontal adjusting arm 420 is inclined and has a set of angled mounting holes. The flip frame 300 has an angled sleeve to receive the horizontal adjusting arm 420. Similarly, the horizontal position of the horizontal adjusting arm 420 can be adjusted by adjusting the position of the mounting holes. However, because the bicycle frame includes a crossbeam and a diagonal beam, the horizontal adjusting arm 420 adjusts not only the horizontal position but also the vertical position simultaneously. Therefore, it uses an inclined adjustment method instead of a horizontal one.
[0030] Preferred, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the first locking mechanism 210 includes a first locking tongue 212 fixed on the rotating connecting frame 200 and a first locking buckle 211 fixed on the base 100. In the locked state, the first locking buckle 211 locks the first locking tongue 212. The rotation of the rotating connecting frame 200 drives the first locking tongue 212 to rotate. In the locked state, the first locking buckle 211 locks the first locking tongue 212, thus fixing the rotating connecting frame 200 and the base 100 relatively. After the first locking buckle 211 is unlocked, the first locking tongue 212 is allowed to disengage, and the rotating connecting frame 200 can rotate freely. The first locking buckle 211 is preferably a semi-automatic structure, meaning it can automatically lock. When the first locking tongue 212 moves to the first locking buckle 211, the first locking buckle 211 can automatically lock the first locking tongue 212 under its action. Unlocking requires manual intervention. The semi-automatic locking structure is a mature existing technology, and this application does not limit its specific structure.
[0031] Preferred, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the first locking mechanism 210 also includes a first unlocking mechanism. The first unlocking mechanism includes an unlocking operation end 213 and a connecting line. The unlocking operation end 213 is located on the flip frame 300, and the connecting line connects the unlocking operation end 213 and the first latch 211. Placing the unlocking operation end 213 on the flip frame 300 makes operation easier during use. Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the rotating connecting frame 200 is merely a bottom platform, and the flip frame 300 facilitates user operation. The connecting wires are not shown in the figure; however, it can be understood that the connecting wires connect the unlocking operation end 213 and the first latch 211, allowing the action of the unlocking operation end 213 to trigger the unlocking action of the first latch 211. This is existing technology, and this application does not limit its specific structure. The unlocking operation end 213 is preferably in the style of a bicycle brake lever, achieving component reuse and fully utilizing existing components in bicycle manufacturing enterprises.
[0032] Preferred, such as Figure 1 As shown, the base 100 is provided with at least two first latches 211, and a first latch 212 is located between the two first latches 211. At this time, the area between the two first latches 211 constitutes the range of motion of the first latch 212. Preferably, the range of motion of the first latch 212 can be set to a 90° rotation range.
[0033] Preferred, such as Figure 3 As shown, the second locking mechanism 310 is used to lock the flip frame 300 in the inverted state, preventing the flip frame 300 from flipping or shaking on its own. The specific structure of the second locking mechanism 310 can be the same as that of the first locking mechanism 210, including a second latch and a second lock.
[0034] Preferred, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a flipping limiting mechanism 320 is also provided between the flipping frame 300 and the rotating connecting frame 200. The flipping limiting mechanism 320 includes a limiting plate 321 and a limiting pin 324. The limiting plate 321 is rotatably mounted on the rotating connecting frame 200. The limiting plate 321 is provided with a limiting groove 322. The limiting pin 324 is fixed to the flipping frame 300 and slidably mounted in the limiting groove 322. When the flipping frame 300 flips, it drives the limiting pin 324 to slide in the limiting groove 322.
[0035] Specifically, such as Figure 4 As shown, when the flip frame 300 flips, it can drive the limiting pin 324 to slide within the limiting groove 322. The limiting groove 322 restricts the sliding range of the limiting pin 324, thus preventing the flip frame 300 from flipping excessively.
[0036] More preferably, such as Figure 4 As shown, the limiting plate 321 is also provided with at least one limiting groove 323. The limiting groove 323 intersects and communicates with the limiting slide 322. The flipping limiting mechanism 320 is configured such that when the limiting pin 324 moves to the position of the limiting groove 323, the limiting plate 321 rotates under its own weight, so that the limiting groove 323 covers the limiting pin 324.
[0037] The limiting groove 323 can realize the self-locking of the flipping limiting mechanism 320. That is, when the flipping frame 300 flips to the position, the limiting groove 323 covers the limiting pin 324, and the limiting pin 324 and the limiting groove 323 are locked together, and the flipping frame 300 cannot continue to flip. This can realize the automatic locking of the flipping frame 300 and prevent the flipping frame 300 from flipping back.
[0038] More preferably, at least two limiting grooves 323 are provided, thereby achieving a multi-level fixing effect on the flip frame 300.
[0039] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.
Claims
1. A bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture, characterized in that, include: Base (100); A rotating connecting frame (200) is rotatably connected to the base (100) in a horizontal manner, and a first locking mechanism (210) is provided between the rotating connecting frame (200) and the base (100). A flip frame (300) is flip-connected to the rotating connecting frame (200), and a second locking mechanism (310) is provided between the flip frame (300) and the rotating connecting frame (200). The horizontal adjustment assembly includes a horizontal adjustment roller (410) and a horizontal adjustment arm (420), the horizontal adjustment roller (410) being connected to the horizontal adjustment arm (420), the horizontal position of the horizontal adjustment arm (420) being adjustablely connected to the flipping frame (300). The vertical adjustment assembly includes a vertical adjustment roller (510) and a vertical adjustment arm (520), the vertical adjustment roller (510) being connected to the vertical adjustment arm (520), the vertical position of the vertical adjustment arm (520) being adjustablely connected to the flipping frame (300).
2. The bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first locking mechanism (210) includes a first locking tongue (212) fixed on the rotating connecting frame (200) and a first latch (211) fixed on the base (100). The first latch (211) is used to lock the first locking tongue (212) when in the locked state.
3. The bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first locking mechanism (210) also includes a first unlocking mechanism.
4. The bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first unlocking mechanism includes an unlocking operation end (213) and a connecting line. The unlocking operation end (213) is located on the flip frame (300), and the connecting line connects the unlocking operation end (213) and the first latch (211).
5. The bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that, The base (100) is provided with at least two first latches (211), and the first latch (212) is located between the two first latches (211).
6. The bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second locking mechanism (310) is used to lock the flip frame (300) in the inverted state.
7. The bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, A flipping limit mechanism (320) is also provided between the flipping frame (300) and the rotating connecting frame (200).
8. The bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture according to claim 7, characterized in that, The flipping limiting mechanism (320) includes a limiting plate (321) and a limiting pin (324). The limiting plate (321) is rotatably mounted on the rotating connecting frame (200). The limiting plate (321) is provided with a limiting groove (322). The limiting pin (324) is fixed to the flipping frame (300) and slidably mounted in the limiting groove (322). When the flipping frame (300) flips, it drives the limiting pin (324) to slide in the limiting groove (322).
9. The bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture according to claim 8, characterized in that, The limiting plate (321) is also provided with at least one limiting groove (323), the limiting groove (323) intersects and communicates with the limiting slide (322), and the flipping limiting mechanism (320) is configured such that when the limiting pin (324) moves to the position of the limiting groove (323), the limiting plate (321) rotates under its own weight, so that the limiting groove (323) covers the limiting pin (324).
10. The bicycle inverted trial assembly fixture according to claim 9, characterized in that, The limiting groove (323) is provided in at least two places.