Intelligent stem cover with positioning function

By designing an intelligent vertical cover with built-in main control board, battery and Bluetooth antenna, the existing bicycle positioning equipment is solved, and the installation of small concealed positioning equipment is realized, and the probability of bicycle recovery is increased.

CN222591699UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-11WILLOCK (TIANJIN) INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421449852.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-24
Publication Date
2025-03-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-24

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Technical Problem

The existing bicycle positioning equipment is large in size and is easily disassembled, which increases the risk of bicycle theft, and is high in installation costs, making it difficult to retrieve it.

Method used

Design an intelligent vertical cover with positioning function, including a housing and a cover, a built-in main control board, a battery and a Bluetooth antenna, which is fixed in the bicycle front fork vertical rod by bolts and sun-flowered nuts, and has FINDMY positioning and recovery function and buzzer alarm function.

Benefits of technology

The bicycle positioning equipment is small in size and strong concealment, which reduces installation space occupation, increases the probability of bicycle recovery, and reduces the risk of theft.

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Abstract

According to the intelligent handlebar stem cover with the positioning function, the bolt penetrates through the sealing cover and the hollow installation column and is connected with the sunflower nut in a matched mode, so that the sealing cover of the handlebar stem cover is fixedly installed on a handlebar stem, and the shell is placed in a front fork vertical rod of a bicycle or an electric bicycle. The front fork vertical rod is tightened towards the handlebar stem through the sunflower nut, so that connection between the front fork vertical rod and the handlebar stem is more stable, installation of the handlebar stem cover is completed, the product further has a FINDMY positioning and finding function, position information of a bicycle can be checked through an APP, a buzzer is arranged, and when the bicycle is close to the bicycle, the buzzer can be used for reminding the user of the bicycle. The buzzer can be started to better determine the position of the bicycle, meanwhile, due to the fact that the handlebar stand cover is small in size and is an accessory of the bicycle, an original installation space is utilized, the occupied space of the bicycle or electric bicycle positioning device is reduced, the bicycle or electric bicycle positioning device is not prone to being dismantled after being found by a thief, and the finding probability of the bicycle or electric bicycle is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of bicycles, in particular to an intelligent stem cover with a positioning function. Background Art

[0002] With the development of science and technology, various technological products have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, and products of different categories have also formed a model of the Internet of Everything. Through the combination of software and hardware, various objects can be linked with the Internet, bringing more convenience to users' digital life.

[0003] As a popular sport, bicycle riding has more and more functions, better materials, higher prices and higher prices for bicycles and electric bicycles, and the risk of theft is increasing. Currently, the positioning devices used in most bicycles are large in size, and the positioning devices are easy to be found and disassembled. Since the installation cost is also high, once they are stolen or lost and cannot be found, it will cause considerable losses. The stem cover on the bicycle is small and concealed, suitable as a smart accessory. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a smart stem cover with a positioning function to solve the above problem. Utility Model Content

[0004] Aiming at the shortcomings of the above-mentioned technology that the bicycle positioning device is large in size and easy to be disassembled, which may cause the bicycle to be stolen, the utility model provides a smart stem cover with positioning function.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides an intelligent stem cover with a positioning function, comprising a shell with an opening at one end and a sealing cover, the sealing cover is fixedly connected to the end of the shell with the opening, and a side of the sealing cover away from the shell is provided with a first slot hole connected to the interior of the shell; a hollow mounting column with openings at both ends is provided in the shell, one end of the hollow mounting column is fitted to the end of the shell away from the opening and connected to the outside of the shell, a main control board and a battery are respectively provided on both sides of the hollow mounting column, the battery is electrically connected to the main control board, a Bluetooth antenna is provided on the end surface of the sealing cover close to the shell, and the Bluetooth antenna is electrically connected to the main control board; during installation, an external bolt passes through the sealing cover and the hollow mounting column in turn, and the tail end of the bolt is threadedly connected to the nut so that the stem cover can be installed in the front fork vertical rod and tighten the connection between the front fork vertical rod and the stem.

[0006] As an improved solution of the utility model, the hollow installation column is concentric with the first slot, a boss is formed on a side of the cover close to the shell, and the cover is interlocked with the shell through the opening.

[0007] As an improved solution of the utility model, a first mounting groove is provided on the end surface of the cover close to the shell, and the Bluetooth antenna is arranged in the first mounting groove.

[0008] As an improved solution of the utility model, a buzzer is provided in the shell, and the buzzer is electrically connected to the main control board.

[0009] As an improvement of the utility model, a second mounting groove and a buzzer mounting groove are provided on a surface of the cover close to the shell, and a first through hole is provided at the bottom of the buzzer mounting groove; when the shell and the cover are matched, the main control board is embedded in the second mounting groove, and one end of the buzzer is embedded in the buzzer mounting groove.

[0010] As an improvement scheme of the utility model, a charging port is provided on the main control board, and the charging port is electrically connected to the main control board. The charging port is connected to the outside of the shell, and a charging rubber sleeve is provided on the wall of the shell, and the charging rubber sleeve is connected to the inside of the shell and is sleeved on the charging port.

[0011] As an improved solution of the utility model, a key switch is provided on a surface of the main control board close to the shell, the key switch is electrically connected to the main control, a key rubber sleeve is provided on the wall surface of the shell, and the key rubber sleeve is connected to the shell.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: compared with the prior art, the utility model provides an intelligent handlebar cover with a positioning function, comprising a shell with an opening at one end and a cover, the cover is detachably connected to the shell through the opening, and a first slot is provided on a side of the cover away from the shell; a hollow mounting column is provided on the shell, one end of the hollow mounting column is connected to an end of the shell away from the opening, a main control board is provided on one side of the hollow mounting column, and a battery is provided on the other side, the battery is electrically connected to the main control board, a first mounting groove is provided on a side of the cover close to the shell, a Bluetooth antenna is provided in the first mounting groove, and the Bluetooth antenna is electrically connected to the main control board; this product passes through the cover and the hollow mounting column by bolts, and the bolts are adapted to be connected with sunflower nuts, so that the cover of the handlebar cover is fixed. It is fixedly installed on the stem, and the shell is placed in the front fork vertical rod of the bicycle or electric bicycle. The front fork vertical rod is tightened toward the stem through the sunflower nut to make the connection between the front fork vertical rod and the stem more stable, and the installation of the stem cover is completed. This product also has the FINDMY positioning and retrieval function. The location information of the bicycle can be viewed through the APP, and it is equipped with a buzzer. When approaching the bicycle, starting the buzzer can better determine the location of the bicycle. At the same time, since the stem cover is small in size and is an accessory of the bicycle itself, the original installation space is utilized, reducing the space occupied by the bicycle or electric bicycle positioning equipment, and it is not easy to be removed after being discovered by thieves, thereby increasing the probability of recovering the bicycle or electric bicycle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 A three-dimensional diagram of the utility model

[0015] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the cover of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cover of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is the product installation diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 6 It is a diagram of the installation of the stem cover of the prior art;

[0019] Figure 7 This is a product installation location diagram of the utility model.

[0020] The main component symbols are explained as follows: 1. Shell; 2. Cover; 21. First slot; 22. First mounting slot; 23. Second mounting slot; 24. Buzzer mounting slot; 25. First through hole; 4. Main control board; 5. Battery; 6. Bluetooth antenna; 7. Push button switch; 8. Charging port; 9. Buzzer; 100. First installation position; 101. Second installation position; 102. Third installation position; 201. Bolt; 202. Sunflower nut; 301. Short screw; 302. Conventional stem cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the present invention, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0022] In the following description, the example details are given to provide a deeper understanding of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments are only used to explain the utility model, and are not used to limit the utility model.

[0023] It should be understood that when the terms "include" and / or "comprises" are used in this specification, they indicate the existence of the stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements or components, but do not exclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components or combinations thereof.

[0024] With the development of science and technology, various technological products have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, and products of different categories have also formed a model of the Internet of Everything. Through the combination of software and hardware, various objects can be linked with the Internet, bringing more convenience to users' digital life.

[0025] As a popular sport, bicycle riding has more and more functions, better materials, higher prices and higher risks of being stolen. Currently, the positioning devices used in most bicycles are large in size, and it is easy to find the location of the positioning devices and disassemble them. In addition, the cost of use and installation is also high. Once stolen or lost, it cannot be found, which will cause considerable losses. The stem cover on the bicycle is small and concealed, suitable as a smart accessory. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a smart stem cover with a positioning function to solve the above problems.

[0026] In the prior art, please refer to Figure 6 The conventional stem cover 302 of a general bicycle or electric bicycle is fixed between the stem and the front fork vertical rod by short screws 301 and sunflower nuts 202. Therefore, the internal space of the front fork vertical rod of the bicycle or electric bicycle is not fully utilized, which wastes the internal space. Therefore, the intelligent stem cover with positioning function provided in the present application can also overcome the problem of space waste.

[0027] See also Figure 1-Figure 7 The utility model discloses an intelligent handlebar cover with a positioning function, comprising a shell 1 with an opening at one end and a cover 2, the cover 2 is fixedly connected to the shell 1 through the opening, and a first slot 21 is provided on a side of the cover 2 away from the shell 1; the shell 1 is provided with a hollow mounting column, one end of the hollow mounting column is connected to the end of the shell 1 away from the opening, a main control board 4 is provided on one side of the hollow mounting column, and a battery 5 is provided on the other side, the battery 5 is electrically connected to the main control board 4, a first mounting groove 22 is provided on a side of the cover 2 close to the shell 1, a Bluetooth antenna 6 is provided in the first mounting groove 22, and the Bluetooth antenna 6 is electrically connected to the main control board 4; the present application fixes the handlebar cover to the handlebar body through an external bolt 201 and a sunflower nut 202, firstly, the external bolt 201 passes through the cover 2 and the hollow mounting column in turn, because the hollow mounting column is arranged in the shell 1 Therefore, the bolt 201 passing through the hollow mounting column is equivalent to passing through the shell 1, the head end of the bolt 201 is stuck in the first slot 21, and the tail end of the bolt 201 is threadedly connected to the sunflower threaded cap. The sunflower threaded cap can make the stem cover more firmly installed and not easy to fall off. At the same time, the positioning and retrieval function of this application is based on Apple's FINDMY function. Through the Bluetooth antenna 6, the wireless network is connected to the FINDMY server. The user can query the location information of the bicycle or electric bicycle in the APP and retrieve it. At the same time, the battery 5 capacity and other information of the stem cover can be read in the APP. The stem cover is one of the indispensable accessories of the bicycle. Setting the positioning function and other functions on the stem cover can also reduce the space occupied by the bicycle, so as to provide more usage space for other accessories. For further information, please refer to Figure 7The top of the front fork vertical rod is the first installation position 101 of this product. This product can also be set at the second installation position 102 at the bottom of the front fork vertical rod or the third installation position 103 of the cavity part where the front end of the stem is connected to the handlebar through the installation method of the existing technology. It should be noted that the fixed connection method between the shell and the cover can be a detachable threaded connection or an ultrasonic connection in which the shell and the cover are welded together.

[0028] The working principle of the utility model is:

[0029] The housing 1 has an open end fixedly connected to the cover 2, and a bolt 201 passes through the cover 2 and the hollow mounting column in sequence. The tail end of the bolt 201 is connected to the sunflower nut 202 so that the stem cover can be installed in the front fork vertical rod of the bicycle or electric bicycle. At the same time, the cover is stuck on the stem cover mounting port of the stem, and the front fork vertical rod and the stem are tightened in cooperation with the sunflower, so that the connection between the two is more stable. At the same time, the stem cover is fixed in the stem through the cooperation of the bolt 201 and the sunflower nut 202. The battery 5 in the stem cover supplies power to the main control board 4 so that the main control board 4 can work normally. Through the wireless networking of the Bluetooth antenna 6, it is connected to the FINDMY server. The user can view the positioning position of the bicycle or electric bicycle in the APP. When the user approaches the bicycle or electric bicycle, the position of the vehicle can be further determined through the buzzer 9. When riding, the button switch 7 can be pressed to turn off the power input of the main control board 4 to save the consumption of the battery 5. The power input of the main control board 4 can be restored after the riding is over. After the power of the battery 5 is exhausted, the charging device can be connected to the charging port 8 to charge the battery 5.

[0030] See also Figure 1 and Figure 3 , a first mounting groove 22 is provided on the end surface of the cover 2 close to the shell 1, and the Bluetooth antenna 6 is arranged in the first mounting groove 22. A buzzer 9 is also provided in the shell 1, and the buzzer 9 is electrically connected to the main control board 4; a second mounting groove 23 and a buzzer mounting groove 9 are also provided on the side of the cover 2 close to the shell 1, and a first through hole 25 is provided at the bottom of the buzzer mounting groove 9; when the shell 1 and the cover 2 are matched, the main control board 4 is embedded in the second mounting groove 23; the Bluetooth antenna 6 is arranged in the first mounting groove 22, that is, it is arranged on the cover, so that the wireless signal of the Bluetooth antenna is better, and It can also be isolated from other electronic components to ensure the stability of the Bluetooth antenna 6 in receiving wireless signals and reduce signal interference of the circuit on the main control board 4; one end of the buzzer 9 is embedded in the buzzer mounting slot 9, and the second mounting slot 23 and the buzzer mounting slot 9 can ensure that during bicycle riding, the main control board 4 and the buzzer 9 will not be misaligned due to bumps and vibrations, resulting in circuit failure. At the same time, the first through hole 25 can increase the decibel of the buzzer 9 when the buzzer 9 sounds an alarm, so that the user can find the specific location of the bicycle or electric bicycle based on the buzzer 9.

[0031] See also Figure 1-Figure 2 , the hollow mounting column is concentric with the first slot 21, a boss is formed on one side of the cover 2 close to the shell 1, and the cover 2 is engaged with the shell 1 through the opening, and a key switch 7 and a charging port 8 are provided on the side of the main control board 4 close to the shell 1, and the key switch 7 and the charging port 8 are electrically connected to the main control, and a key rubber sleeve and a charging rubber sleeve are provided on the wall of the shell 1, and the key rubber sleeve and the charging rubber sleeve are connected to the shell 1, and the charging port 8 is connected to the outside of the shell 1, and the charging rubber sleeve is connected to the inside of the shell 1 and is sleeved on the charging port 8. The charging port 8 can be set to magnetic charging or USB interface charging. In order to save costs, general small accessories will use disposable button batteries 5, while the present application sets a charging port 8, which can be charged after the battery 5 is exhausted, which plays a role in energy saving and environmental protection. The key switch 7 can control the power input of the main control board 4. During normal riding, press the key switch 7 to turn off the power input of the main control board 4. After the riding is over, the power input of the main control board 4 is restored, so that the Bluetooth antenna 6 and other electronic parts can work normally, while saving the consumption of the battery 5.

[0032] Among them, the present application is not limited to the FINDMY function positioning, but more importantly, it can also be based on the existing technology, such as GPS, Beidou and other positioning systems or LBS base stations for positioning. Based on the FINDMY function, it can be connected to the FINDMY server to facilitate users to use and view; the position of the bicycle or electric bicycle can be directly located through the GPS or Beidou satellite navigation system; it can also be positioned through the LBS base station. The LBS base station obtains the location information of the user's mobile terminal, that is, the location of the bicycle or electric bicycle, through the radio communication network of the telecommunications mobile operator or external positioning method.

[0033] The advantages of the utility model are:

[0034] 1) This application makes full use of the internal space of the bicycle or electric bicycle stem. This product is small in size, which reduces the space used for bicycle accessories. At the same time, it has the FINDMY positioning and retrieval function, and is not easy to be discovered when the positioning device is disassembled. In the event that the bicycle or electric bicycle is stolen, the probability of recovering the bicycle or electric bicycle is increased.

[0035] The above disclosures are only several specific embodiments of the present invention, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any changes that can be conceived by those skilled in the art should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A smart stem cover with positioning function, characterized in that: It comprises a shell with an opening at one end and a cover, the cover is fixedly connected to the end of the shell with the opening, a side of the cover away from the shell is provided with a first slot hole connected to the inside of the shell; a hollow mounting column with openings at both ends is provided in the shell, one end of the hollow mounting column is fitted to the end of the shell away from the opening and connected to the outside of the shell, a main control board and a battery are respectively provided on both sides of the hollow mounting column, the battery is electrically connected to the main control board, a Bluetooth antenna is provided on the end surface of the cover close to the shell, and the Bluetooth antenna is electrically connected to the main control board; during installation, an external bolt passes through the cover and the hollow mounting column in turn, and the tail end of the bolt is threadedly connected to the nut so that the stem cover can be installed in the front fork vertical rod and tighten the connection between the front fork vertical rod and the stem.

2. The smart stem cover with positioning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hollow installation column is concentric with the first slot, a boss is formed on a side of the cover close to the shell, and the cover is interlocked with the shell through the opening.

3. The smart stem cover with positioning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first mounting groove is provided on the end surface of the cover close to the shell, and the Bluetooth antenna is arranged in the first mounting groove.

4. The smart stem cover with positioning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buzzer is arranged in the shell, and the buzzer is electrically connected to the main control board.

5. The smart stem cover with positioning function according to claim 4, characterized in that: A second mounting groove and a buzzer mounting groove are provided on a surface of the cover close to the shell, and a first through hole is provided at the bottom of the buzzer mounting groove; when the shell and the cover are matched, the main control board is embedded in the second mounting groove, and one end of the buzzer is embedded in the buzzer mounting groove.

6. The smart stem cover with positioning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A charging port is provided on the main control board, and the charging port is electrically connected to the main control board. The charging port is connected to the outside of the shell. A charging rubber sleeve is provided on the wall of the shell, and the charging rubber sleeve is connected to the inside of the shell and is mounted on the charging port.

7. The smart stem cover with positioning function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A key switch is provided on one surface of the main control board close to the shell, and the key switch is electrically connected to the main control board. A key rubber sleeve is provided on the wall surface of the shell, and the key rubber sleeve is connected to the inside of the shell.