Quick-release fixer for assembling accessories of handlebar tube frame of bicycle

By designing a quick disassembly fixer on the bicycle handlebar tube frame, the problem that existing folding bicycles cannot install baskets at the handlebars is solved, and the function of quickly disassembly and replacement of accessories is realized, improving riding convenience and commercial competitiveness.

CN222832975UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-06程宝贤
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421749764.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-23
Publication Date
2025-05-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-23

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Technical Problem

Existing foldable bicycles cannot install baskets at the handles, resulting in no place to place items during riding, causing riding troubles.

Method used

Design a quick-release fixture on the bicycle handlebar tube frame, including installation kits, plug-in fittings and locking wrench, and quickly disassemble the basket, rotary wheel and other accessories through these components.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the rapid replacement of accessories when the bicycle frame is unfolded or folded, providing greater convenience and flexibility, and improving the commercial competitiveness and economic benefits of folding bicycles.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a quick-release fixer for assembling accessories of a handlebar tube frame of a bicycle, which is characterized in that the quick-release fixer is arranged on the handlebar tube frame of the bicycle with a foldable frame, and accessories such as a basket can be mounted through the quick-release fixer when the frame is in an unfolded riding state at ordinary times. When the bicycle frame is in the folded pushing state, the storage basket and other accessories can be rapidly detached, and the rotary wheel accessories are installed, so that a user can conveniently push the folded bicycle. According to the utility model, through the quick-release fixer on the handle pipe frame, accessories such as the storage basket and the rotating wheel can be quickly detached and replaced according to the use state.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a quick-release fixture, in particular to a quick-release fixture for assembling accessories of a handlebar tube frame of a bicycle. The quick-release fixture is arranged on the handlebar tube frame of the bicycle and is used for quickly disassembling accessories such as a storage basket, a swivel wheel, etc. Background Art

[0002] Currently available foldable bicycles have a frame that can be folded to reduce the size, making them convenient to store or push, and are very popular among consumers in densely populated areas.

[0003] However, in order to smoothly fold the bicycle frame, it is impossible to install a basket on the handlebars, so that the user has nowhere to put the items when riding and can only carry them on the back, causing inconvenience during riding.

[0004] The inventor of the present invention has developed the present invention in view of the shortcomings of the existing folding bicycles in actual use. In addition, the present invention also proposes to improve the problem of pushing and moving the folded bicycle, and hopes to make pushing and moving the folded bicycle more convenient by setting an auxiliary structure. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide a quick-release fixture for assembling accessories of a handlebar tube frame of a bicycle. Accessories such as a storage basket and a swivel wheel can be quickly replaced according to the use status through the quick-release fixture on the handlebar tube frame.

[0006] The above-mentioned purpose of the utility model is achieved by the following technologies:

[0007] A quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of a bicycle handlebar tube frame comprises an installation kit, a plug-in tube and a locking lever; wherein:

[0008] The installation kit has a mounting groove portion defined by a peripheral wall and opening upward, an opening penetrating through the wall thickness is provided on a wall surface on one side of the peripheral wall, the opening is communicated with the mounting groove portion, and lugs are respectively extended outward from the wall surface at the upper position and the lower position adjacent to the opening, and a pivot passes through the lug at the upper position and the lug at the lower position;

[0009] The plug-in tube is a hollow tube body, and the plug-in tube is fixed to a handlebar tube frame of a bicycle. The lower end of the plug-in tube is inserted into the installation groove from the opening of the installation kit. When the lower end of the plug-in tube is inserted into the installation groove, a through hole penetrating the wall thickness is provided at a position corresponding to the opening.

[0010] The locking lever has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the first end is located between the two lugs and is penetrated by the pivot, the locking lever is pivotally assembled on the installation kit, the locking lever has a locking protrusion protruding from the first end, and the second end is a force-applying end for operating the locking lever to a locked position or an unlocked position; when the locking lever is in the locked position, the locking protrusion extends into the interior of the plug-in tube through the opening and the through-hole, and the locking protrusion tightens the peripheral wall surface of the plug rod of an accessory inserted in the plug-in tube and locks and fixes the accessory; when the locking lever is in the unlocked position, the locking protrusion disengages from the peripheral wall surface of the plug rod and unlocks and loosens the accessory.

[0011] The quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of the handlebar tube frame of the bicycle as described above, wherein the quick-release fastener also includes at least one locking piece for correspondingly locking the installation kit and the plug-in tube, and the locking piece assembles the installation kit and the plug-in tube into one.

[0012] The quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of the handlebar tube frame of the bicycle as described above, wherein the surface of the handlebar tube frame is provided with a protruding locking block, and the plug-in tube component is provided with an embedding groove on the tube wall corresponding to the locking block, and the embedding groove is used for the corresponding embedding and accommodation of the locking block; the locking block is also provided with a locking hole, and a through hole is provided on the tube wall of the plug-in tube component corresponding to the locking hole, and a screw passes through the through hole and is locked into the locking hole to fix the plug-in tube component to the handlebar tube frame.

[0013] In the quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of the handlebar tube frame of the bicycle as described above, the plug-in tube component is provided with a corresponding assembly hole on the tube wall opposite to the through hole.

[0014] The quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of the handlebar tube frame of the bicycle as described above, wherein the accessories are storage baskets or swivel wheels.

[0015] In the quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of the handlebar tube frame of the bicycle as described above, a groove is provided on the insertion rod of the accessory at a position corresponding to the through hole.

[0016] The quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of the handlebar tube frame of the bicycle as described above, wherein the accessories are storage baskets or swivel wheels.

[0017] In the quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of the handlebar tube frame of the bicycle as described above, a groove is provided on the insertion rod of the accessory at a position corresponding to the through hole.

[0018] The advantages of the utility model are:

[0019] Through the quick-release fasteners provided on the handlebar tube frame of the bicycle, accessories such as a storage basket and swivel wheels can be quickly replaced depending on whether the bicycle frame is unfolded for riding or folded for pushing and moving, providing users with greater convenience and flexibility when riding or folding and pushing the bicycle, thereby enhancing the commercial competitiveness and economic benefits of the foldable bicycle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The drawings described herein are only for explanation purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention in any way. In addition, the shapes and proportional dimensions of the components in the drawings are only for illustration purposes to help understand the present invention, and are not intended to specifically limit the shapes and proportional dimensions of the components of the present invention. Under the guidance of the present invention, those skilled in the art can select various possible shapes and proportional dimensions to implement the present invention according to specific circumstances.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of the quick-release fastener of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of the quick-release fastener and the handlebar tube frame of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a three-dimensional combination diagram of the quick-release fastener and the handlebar tube frame of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a three-dimensional exploded schematic diagram of a quick-release fastener and an insert rod of an accessory installed on a handlebar tube frame of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view of the quick-release fastener of the utility model in a locked state;

[0026] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of the quick-release fastener of the utility model in the unlocked state;

[0027] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the quick-release fastener of the present invention to assemble the storage basket to the handle pipe frame;

[0028] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of assembling the storage basket to the handle pipe frame by the quick-release fastener of the utility model;

[0029] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of the quick-release fixing device of the present invention to assemble the swivel wheel to the handlebar tube frame;

[0030] Fig.10 It is a schematic diagram of assembling the rotary wheel to the handlebar tube frame of the quick-release fastener of the present invention.

[0031] Description of the accompanying drawings:

[0032] 1. Installation kit; 11. Peripheral wall;

[0033] 12. opening; 13. mounting groove;

[0034] 14. Opening; 15. Lug;

[0035] 16. Pivot; 2. Plug-in fittings;

[0036] 21. Perforation; 22. Grooving;

[0037] 23. Through hole; 24. Screw;

[0038] 25. Assembly hole; 3. Locking lever;

[0039] 31. first end; 32. second end;

[0040] 33. Locking protrusion; 4. Handle tube bracket;

[0041] 41. snap-fit ​​block; 411. lock hole;

[0042] 5. Accessories; 51. Insert rod;

[0043] 511, groove; 6, locking piece;

[0044] A. Storage basket; B. Rotating wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] The details of the present invention can be more clearly understood by combining the accompanying drawings with the description of the specific embodiments of the present invention. However, the specific embodiments of the present invention described herein are only used for the purpose of explaining the present invention and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention in any way. Under the guidance of the present invention, technicians can conceive of any possible variations based on the present invention, which should be considered to belong to the scope of the present invention.

[0046] In order to make the technical content, purpose and effect of the utility model used in the utility model more complete and clear, it is described in detail below, and please refer to the drawings and figure numbers in the specification:

[0047] Please see Figure 1 .

[0048] The utility model discloses a quick-release fixing device for assembling accessories of a handlebar tube frame of a bicycle, comprising an installation kit 1, a plug-in tube 2, and a locking lever 3; wherein:

[0049] The mounting kit 1 has a mounting groove 13 defined by a peripheral wall 11 and forming an opening 12 facing upward. An opening 14 penetrating through the thickness of the peripheral wall 11 is provided on a wall surface of one side of the peripheral wall 11, so that the opening 14 is connected to the mounting groove 13. Lugs 15 extend outward from the wall surface of the peripheral wall 11 at upper and lower positions adjacent to the opening 14, respectively. A pivot 16 passes through the two lugs 15.

[0050] The plug-in pipe 2 is a hollow tube body fixed to a handlebar tube frame 4 of a bicycle (see Figure 2 , Figure 3 ), the lower end of the plug-in tube 2 is inserted into the installation groove 13 from the opening 12 of the installation kit 1. When the lower end of the plug-in tube 2 is inserted in the installation groove 13, a through hole 21 penetrating the wall thickness of the plug-in tube 2 is provided at a position corresponding to the opening 14 of the installation kit 1;

[0051] The locking lever 3 has a first end 31 and a second end 32 corresponding to each other. The first end 31 of the locking lever 3 is located between the two lugs 15 and is penetrated by the pivot 16, so that the locking lever 3 is pivoted on the installation kit 1 through the pivot 16; in addition, the locking lever 3 has a locking protrusion 33 protruding outward from the first end 31, and the second end 32 of the locking lever 3 is a force-applying end for operating the locking lever 3 to the locking position or the unlocking position; when the locking lever 3 is in the locked position, the locking protrusion 33 will extend into the interior of the plug-in tube 2 through the opening 14 and the through hole 21 to tighten the peripheral wall surface of the plug rod 51 of an accessory 5 inserted in the plug-in tube 2 (see Figures 4 to 6 ), the accessory 5 is locked and fixed; the locking lever 3 is in the unlocked position, the locking protrusion 33 is disengaged from the surrounding wall surface of the plug 51, and the accessory 5 is unlocked and loosened.

[0052] In a preferred embodiment of the quick-release fastener of the present invention, the quick-release fastener further comprises at least one locking member 6 for correspondingly locking the installation kit 1 and the plug-in tube member 2, so that the installation kit 1 and the plug-in tube member 2 are assembled into one body (see Figure 1 to Figure 4 ).

[0053] In a preferred embodiment of the quick-release fastener of the present invention, the handle tube frame 4 is provided with a protruding engaging block 41 (see Figure 2 , Figure 3 ), the plug-in tube component 2 is provided with an embedding groove 22 on the tube wall corresponding to the locking block 41, and the embedding groove 22 is used for the corresponding embedding and accommodation of the locking block 41; the locking block 41 is also provided with a locking hole 411, and a through hole 23 is provided on the tube wall of the plug-in tube component 2 corresponding to the locking hole 411, a screw 24 passes through the through hole 23 and is locked into the locking hole 411, so as to fix the plug-in tube component 2 on the handle tube frame 4.

[0054] In a preferred embodiment of the quick-release fastener of the present invention, the plug-in tube 2 is provided with a corresponding assembly hole 25 on the tube wall opposite to the through hole 23, so that the screw 24 can pass through the through hole 23 through the assembly hole 25 and lock into the locking hole 411 (see Figure 2 , Figure 3 ).

[0055] The accessory 5 as mentioned above can be Figure 7 , Figure 8 The storage basket A shown or Fig. 9 , Fig.10 wherein, regardless of the storage basket A or the rotating wheel B are provided with an insertion rod 51, preferably, the peripheral wall surface of the insertion rod further forms a groove 511 (see Figure 4 Thus, when the force is applied from the second end 32 of the locking lever 3 to the Figure 5 When the locking lever 3 is pulled in the direction of the arrow, the locking protrusion 33 of the locking lever 3 will be pressed against the groove 511 of the insertion rod 51, thereby locking and fixing the accessory 5 (the storage basket A or the rotating wheel B) on the handle pipe frame 4; when the force is applied from the second end 32 of the locking lever 3 to the handle pipe frame 4, the locking protrusion 33 of the locking lever 3 will be pressed against the groove 511 of the insertion rod 51, thereby locking and fixing the accessory 5 (the storage basket A or the rotating wheel B) on the handle pipe frame 4; Figure 6 When the locking lever 3 is pulled in the direction of the arrow, the locking protrusion 33 of the locking lever 3 will be released from the tightening state with the groove 511 of the insertion rod 51, so that the accessory 5 (the storage basket A or the swivel wheel B) is unlocked and loosened, thereby allowing the accessory 5 (the storage basket A or the swivel wheel B) to be removed from the handle tube rack 4.

[0056] Therefore, when the user wants to ride the bicycle, the storage basket A can be installed on the handlebar tube frame 4 according to the above-mentioned operation of assembling the storage basket A (see Figure 7 , Figure 8 ); and when the user wants to fold the bicycle and push it to move, the basket A can be removed from the handlebar tube frame 4 by the above-mentioned unlocking and releasing operation of the basket A, and then the swivel wheel B can be installed on the handlebar tube frame 4 by the above-mentioned assembling operation of the swivel wheel B (see Fig. 9 , Fig.10 ).

[0057] The above examples are only some embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any slight changes and modifications based on the creative spirit and features of the present invention should also be included in the scope of this patent.

[0058] In summary, the embodiments of the utility model can indeed achieve the expected use effect, and the specific technical means disclosed therein have not only never been seen in similar products, but have also not been disclosed before the application, and are truly in full compliance with the provisions and requirements of the Patent Law.

Claims

1. A quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of a bicycle handlebar tube frame, comprising an installation kit, a plug-in tube and a locking lever; characterized in that: The installation kit has a mounting groove portion defined by a peripheral wall and opening upward, an opening penetrating through the wall thickness is provided on a wall surface on one side of the peripheral wall, the opening is communicated with the mounting groove portion, and lugs are respectively extended outward from the wall surface at the upper position and the lower position adjacent to the opening, and a pivot passes through the lug at the upper position and the lug at the lower position; The plug-in tube is a hollow tube body, and the plug-in tube is fixed to a handlebar tube frame of a bicycle. The lower end of the plug-in tube is inserted into the installation groove from the opening of the installation kit. When the lower end of the plug-in tube is inserted into the installation groove, a through hole penetrating the wall thickness is provided at a position corresponding to the opening. The locking lever has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the first end is located between the two lugs, and the first end is penetrated by the pivot, the locking lever is pivotally assembled on the installation kit, the locking lever has a locking protrusion protruding from the first end, and the second end is a force-applying end for operating the locking lever to a locked position or an unlocked position; when the locking lever is in the locked position, the locking protrusion extends into the interior of the plug-in tube through the opening and the through-hole, and the locking protrusion tightens the peripheral wall surface of the plug rod of an accessory inserted in the plug-in tube and locks and fixes the accessory; when the locking lever is in the unlocked position, the locking protrusion disengages from the peripheral wall surface of the plug rod and unlocks and loosens the accessory.

2. The quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of a bicycle handlebar tube frame as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The quick-release fastener further comprises at least one locking piece, which is used to correspondingly lock the installation kit and the plug-in tube fitting, and the locking piece assembles the installation kit and the plug-in tube fitting into one body.

3. The quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of a bicycle handlebar tube frame as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A protruding locking block is provided on the surface of the handle tube rack, and an embedding groove is provided on the tube wall of the plug-in tube corresponding to the locking block, and the embedding groove is used for the corresponding embedding and accommodation of the locking block; a locking hole is also provided on the locking block, and a through hole is provided on the tube wall of the plug-in tube corresponding to the locking hole, a screw passes through the through hole and is locked into the locking hole, and the plug-in tube is fixed to the handle tube rack.

4. The quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of a bicycle handlebar tube frame as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The plug-in tube fitting is provided with a corresponding assembly hole on the tube wall opposite to the through hole.

5. The quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of a bicycle handlebar tube frame as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The accessory is a storage basket or a rotating wheel.

6. The quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of a bicycle handlebar tube frame as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: A groove is provided on the insertion rod of the accessory at a position corresponding to the through hole.

7. The quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of a bicycle handlebar tube frame as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The accessory is a storage basket or a rotating wheel.

8. The quick-release fastener for assembling accessories of a bicycle handlebar tube frame as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: A groove is provided on the insertion rod of the accessory at a position corresponding to the through hole.