Compact electric bicycle instrument panel

By designing a compact electric bicycle dashboard, using swing-connected buckles and compact layout buttons, the space occupation and aesthetics problems caused by the large existing instrument are solved, and the simplified design and convenient operation of the instrument are achieved.

CN222905762UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27WUXI LINGDE MICROELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421705097.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-18
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-18

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Technical Problem

The existing electric bicycle instruments are large, resulting in increased space occupation, increased wind resistance, greater self-weight, poor aesthetics, easy to damage and high maintenance costs.

Method used

A compact electric bicycle dashboard is designed, using the swing connection between the dial case and the buckle to quickly install and fix the dashboard; the center button, the first button and the second button are set on the dial case, and the key layout is compact, and the light bar is set on the center button to display parameters.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the volume of the instrument panel, improves operation convenience, saves space, makes the overall instrument more simple and beautiful, enhances sealing performance, and reduces maintenance costs.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a compact electric bicycle instrument panel which comprises an instrument panel shell, and a center key, a first key and a second key are arranged on the upper surface of the instrument panel shell. The circuit board is arranged in the dial shell; the watch buckle is arranged on the lower surface of the dial shell, one end of the watch buckle is connected with the dial shell in a swinging mode, and the other end of the watch buckle is close to or away from the dial shell along with swinging of the dial shell; wherein the central key, the first key and the second key penetrate through the dial plate shell and are connected with the circuit board; the first key and the second key are arranged around the central key; and a light bar is arranged on the central key. According to the utility model, the swinging watch buckle is used for rapid installation. The plurality of keys on the shell of the instrument panel are compactly arranged, so that a rider can find and operate the required keys more easily, the operation convenience is improved, and meanwhile, the size of the instrument panel is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of electric vehicle accessories, in particular to a compact electric bicycle instrument panel. Background Art

[0002] An electric bicycle instrument is a device used to display various information and parameters of an electric bicycle, which can help riders better master and manage various parameters of the bicycle, and improve the comfort, safety and convenience of riding.

[0003] The existing electric bicycle instruments are relatively large in size. The instruments with larger size have many problems: 1. They reduce the space of the electric bicycle; 2. They increase the wind resistance of the electric bicycle; 3. They have a greater self-weight and require higher stability for installation; 4. They make the electric bicycle look bulky and affect the overall aesthetics; 5. They are more likely to be damaged by external collisions or falls, increasing the maintenance and repair costs.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background art section is only used to enhance the understanding of the background of the present disclosure, and thus may include information that does not constitute the prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] Aiming at the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a compact electric bicycle instrument panel to streamline the volume of the electric bicycle instrument panel.

[0006] The technical solution of the utility model is as follows:

[0007] A compact electric bicycle instrument panel, which comprises: a dial housing, on the upper surface of which a center button, a first button and a second button are arranged; a circuit board, arranged inside the dial housing; a buckle, arranged on the lower surface of the dial housing, one end of the buckle is swingably connected to the dial housing, and the other end of the buckle approaches or moves away from the dial housing as the dial housing swings; wherein, the center button, the first button and the second button pass through the dial housing and are connected to the circuit board; the first button and the second button are arranged around the center button; and a light bar is arranged on the center button.

[0008] The beneficial technical effects of the utility model are as follows:

[0009] (1) The compact electric bicycle instrument panel in the present utility model includes a dial housing and a buckle. By swinging and fixing the position of the buckle, the electric bicycle instrument panel can be quickly installed. In addition, a plurality of buttons such as a center button, a first button, and a second button are provided on the dial housing, and the first button and the second button are arranged around the center button. The button layout is compact. The compact button layout allows the rider to more easily find and operate the required buttons, improving the convenience of operation. The compact button layout can save the space of the instrument, making the overall instrument more concise and beautiful, and at the same time not occupying too much riding space. In addition, a light bar is provided on the center button, and various parameters are displayed through the light bar display. The light bar is set on the button and does not occupy extra space.

[0010] (2) Further, in the projection on the horizontal plane, the center button is circular, and the sides of the first button and the second button close to the center button are arc segments. The settings of the circle and the arc segments make the button layout more compact, and at the same time reduce the edges and corners of the buttons, making the appearance of the buttons softer.

[0011] (3) Further, the side surface of the upper housing covers the side surface of the lower housing, and impurities outside the instrument housing need to overcome gravity upward to enter the instrument housing, thereby enhancing the sealing performance of the instrument housing. Description of the Drawings

[0012] Figure 1 Shows a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the compact electric bicycle instrument panel of the present utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 Shows a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the compact electric bicycle instrument panel of the present utility model after hiding the center button, the first button, and the second button.

[0014] Figure 3 Shows a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the center button, the first button, and the second button of the compact electric bicycle instrument panel of the present utility model in the upward view direction.

[0015] Reference Signs in the Drawings:

[0016] 1. Dial housing; 11. Upper housing; 12. Lower housing; 13. Arc groove; 2. Center button; 21. Outer edge part; 22. Light bar; 23. Reinforcing rib; 24. Concave groove; 3. First button; 31. First hook part; 32. First protrusion; 4. Second button; 41. Second protrusion; 42. Second hook part; 5. First groove; 51. Sliding groove; 52. Third hook part; 6. Second groove; 7. Buckle; 8. Circuit board. Detailed Embodiments

[0017] In order to make the objectives, features, and advantages of the present utility model more apparent and understandable, please refer to the attached drawings. It should be noted that the structures, ratios, sizes, etc. shown in the drawings of this specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the specification for those familiar with this technology to understand and read, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions for the implementation of the present utility model. Therefore, they do not have any substantial technical significance. Any modification of the structure, change in the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size, without affecting the effects that the present utility model can produce and the objectives that can be achieved, should still fall within the scope covered by the technical content disclosed in the present utility model.

[0018] In the description of the present utility model, the defined terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, it should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0019] Figure 1 The three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the compact electric bicycle dashboard of the present utility model is shown. Please refer to Figure 1 , a compact electric bicycle dashboard, which includes a dial housing, a circuit board, and a buckle. A center button 2, a first button 3, and a second button 4 are provided on the upper surface of the dial housing 1. The circuit board 8 is arranged inside the dial housing 1. The buckle 7 is arranged on the lower surface of the dial housing 1. One end of the buckle 7 is swing-connected to the dial housing 1, and the other end of the buckle 7 approaches or moves away from the dial housing 1 as the dial housing 1 swings. An arc groove 13 is provided on the lower surface of the dial housing 1. Through the arc groove 13, the dial housing 1 can better fit and fix in place, such as the handle of an electric vehicle. By swinging and fixing the position of the buckle 7, the electric bicycle dashboard can be quickly installed. The fixing method of the buckle 7 can be screw fixation. The screw passes through the buckle 7 and is screwed into the dial housing 1 to connect the buckle 7 and the dial housing 1. Among them, the center button 2, the first button 3, and the second button 4 pass through the dial housing 1 to connect to the circuit board 8 to operate the dashboard. Elastic members are provided between the center button 2, the first button 3, and the second button 4 for rebounding. The first button 3 and the second button 4 are arranged around the center button 2, and the button layout is compact. The compact button layout allows the rider to more easily find and operate the required buttons, improving the convenience of operation. The compact button layout can save the space of the instrument, making the overall instrument more concise and beautiful, and at the same time not occupying too much riding space. A light bar 22 is provided on the center button 2. The light bar 22 is used to display the parameters of the electric bicycle. The light bar 22 is arranged on the button and does not occupy extra space.

[0020] The specific structure of the central button 2 is described as follows:

[0021] Figure 3 Fig. shows a perspective structural view of the central button, the first button and the second button of the compact electric bicycle instrument panel of the present utility model in the upward viewing direction. Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , in the projection on the horizontal plane, the central button 2 is circular, and the sides of the first button 3 and the second button 4 close to the central button 2 are arc segments. With the circular and arc segment settings, the first button 3 and the second button 4 can fit more closely to the central button 2, making the button layout more compact. At the same time, the arc reduces the edges and corners of the button, making the appearance of the button softer. The outer edge portion 21 is horizontally provided on the side surface of the central button 2, and a step is provided on the instrument panel housing 1 to cooperate with the outer edge portion 21. The outer edge portion 21 cooperates with an elastic member to limit the central button 2 on the instrument panel housing 1. A recessed groove 24 is provided on the lower surface of the central button 2. The recessed groove 24 reduces the self-weight of the central button 2, and at the same time, a reinforcing rib 23 is provided in the recessed groove 24 to ensure the structural strength of the central button 2.

[0022] The specific structure of the first button 3 is described as follows:

[0023] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , a first protrusion 32 is extended and provided on the lower surface of the first button 3. The first protrusion 32 passes through the instrument panel housing 1 and is slidably connected to the instrument panel housing 1. At the same time, the first protrusion 32 can limit the position of the first button 3. A first hook portion 31 is horizontally extended on the outside of the first protrusion 32, and a third hook portion 52 is provided on the instrument panel housing 1. Along the sliding direction of the first protrusion 32, the third hook portion 52 is provided directly above the first hook portion 31. Among them, along the sliding direction of the second hook portion 42, a sliding groove 51 is provided on the instrument housing 1, and the second hook portion 42 slides in the sliding groove 51 to improve the stability when the first button 3 moves. The third hook portion 52 restricts the upward movement of the first hook portion 31, that is, restricts the upward movement of the first button 3 through the third hook portion 52. The third hook portion 52 cooperates with the instrument panel housing 1 to abut against the upper surface of the first button 3 to jointly limit the position of the first button 3. A recessed groove 24 is provided on the lower surface of the first button 3. The recessed groove 24 reduces the self-weight of the first button 3, and a reinforcing rib 23 is provided in the recessed groove 24 to ensure the structural strength of the first button 3.

[0024] The specific structure of the second button 4 is described as follows:

[0025] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3, a second protrusion 41 is provided on the lower surface of the second button 4. The second protrusion 41 passes through the dial housing 1 and is slidably connected to the dial housing 1. At the same time, the second protrusion 41 can limit the position of the second button 4. A second hook portion 42 is further provided on the lower surface of the second button 4. The second hook portion 42 passes through the dial housing 1, and the upper surface of the second hook portion 42 contacts the inner wall of the dial housing 1. By the contact between the second hook portion 42 and the inner wall of the dial housing 1, the upward movement of the second button 4 is restricted. At the same time, the lower surface of the dial housing 1 faces the lower surface of the second button 4, restricting the downward movement of the second button 4. The second hook portion 42 and the dial housing 1 cooperate to jointly limit the position of the second button 4. A recessed groove 24 is provided on the lower surface of the second button 4. The recessed groove reduces the self-weight of the second button 4, and a reinforcing rib 23 is provided in the recessed groove 24 to ensure the structural strength of the second button 4.

[0026] The specific structure of the dial housing 1 is described as follows:

[0027] Figure 2 The three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the compact electric bicycle instrument panel of the present invention with the center button, the first button and the second button hidden is shown. Please refer to Figure 2 , a first groove 5 and a second groove 6 are provided on the upper surface of the dial housing 1. The first button 3 is embedded in the first groove 5, and the second button 4 is embedded in the second groove 6. The side walls of the first groove 5 and the second groove 6 play a guiding role to ensure that when the first button 3 and the second button 4 are pressed, the vertical movement is quickly triggered. The dial housing 1 includes an upper housing 11 and a lower housing 12. The downward opening formed on the side surface of the upper housing 11 covers the upward opening formed on the side surface of the lower housing 12. Impurities outside the dial housing 1 need to overcome gravity upward to enter the dial housing 1, thereby enhancing the sealing performance of the dial housing 1.

[0028] The specific working process of the present invention is as follows:

[0029] First, swing and unfold the watch buckle 7, and move the instrument panel to the installation position. Then swing the watch buckle 7 in the reverse direction and fasten it with screws to install and fix the instrument panel. When not pressed by an external force, the center button 2, the first button 3 and the second button 4 are pushed upward by the elastic member. At this time, the upper surface of the outer edge portion 21 of the center button 2 abuts against the step on the dial housing 1. The upper surface of the first hook portion 31 abuts against the third hook portion 52. The upper surface of the second hook portion 42 abuts against the inner wall of the dial housing 1.

[0030] When an operator operates the instrument panel, if the central button 2 is pressed, the central button 2 moves downward against the elastic force of the elastic member until the central button 2 triggers the circuit board 8 to achieve a preset function. After the pressing force disappears, the elastic member pushes the central button 2 to rebound upward until the upper surface of the outer edge portion 21 of the central button 2 abuts against the step on the instrument panel housing 1. When the first button 3 is pressed, the first button 3 moves downward against the elasticity of the elastic member until the first button 3 triggers the circuit board 8; or after the first button 3 triggers the circuit board 8, the first button 3 continues to move downward to contact the bottom of the first groove 5. After the pressing force disappears, the elastic member pushes the first button 3 to rebound upward until the upper surface of the first hook portion 31 abuts against the third hook portion 52. When the second button 4 is pressed, the second button 4 moves downward against the elasticity of the elastic member until the second button 4 triggers the circuit board 8; or after the second button 4 triggers the circuit board 8, the second button 4 continues to move downward to contact the bottom of the second groove 6. After the pressing force disappears, the elastic member pushes the second button 4 to rebound upward until the upper surface of the second hook portion 42 abuts against the inner wall of the instrument panel housing 1.

[0031] As can be seen from the above, the above-mentioned compact electric bicycle instrument panel can be quickly installed by using the swinging buckle 7. In addition, the multiple buttons on the instrument panel housing 1 are arranged compactly, making it easier for the rider to find and operate the required buttons, improving the convenience of operation. The compact button layout can save the space of the instrument, making the overall instrument more concise and beautiful, and at the same time not occupying too much riding space. In addition, a light bar 22 is provided on the central button 2, and various parameters are displayed through the display of the light bar 22. The light bar 22 is provided on the button and does not occupy additional space, further reducing the volume of the instrument panel.

[0032] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. For the sake of brevity of description, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, it should be considered as the scope described in this specification.

[0033] The above embodiments only represent several implementation manners of the present invention, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the concept of the present invention, several modifications and improvements can still be made, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model patent shall be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A compact electric bicycle instrument panel, characterized by: It includes: A dial housing, wherein a center button, a first button, and a second button are arranged on an upper surface of the dial housing; A circuit board is arranged inside the dial housing; A watch buckle, arranged on the lower surface of the dial housing, one end of the watch buckle is swung to connect with the dial housing, and the other end of the watch buckle moves closer to or away from the dial housing as the dial housing swings; Among them, the center button, the first button and the second button are connected to the circuit board through the dial shell; the first button and the second button are arranged around the center button; and a light bar is arranged on the center button.

2. The compact electric bicycle instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: In the projection on the horizontal plane, the center button is circular, and the side surfaces of the first button and the second button close to the center button are arc segments.

3. The compact electric bicycle instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: An outer edge portion is laterally arranged on the side of the central button, and a step is arranged on the dial housing to match the outer edge portion.

4. The compact electric bicycle instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surfaces of the center button, the first button and the second button are provided with a concave groove, and the concave groove is provided with a reinforcing rib.

5. The compact electric bicycle instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first protrusion is extended from the lower surface of the first button, and the first protrusion passes through the dial shell and is slidably connected to the dial shell.

6. The compact electric bicycle instrument panel according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first hook is laterally extended on the outer side of the first protrusion, and a third hook is provided on the dial housing. Along the sliding direction of the first protrusion, the third hook is arranged directly above the first hook.

7. The compact electric bicycle instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second protrusion is extended from the lower surface of the second button, and the second protrusion passes through the dial shell and is slidably connected to the dial shell.

8. The compact electric bicycle instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second hook is extended from the lower surface of the second button, the second hook passes through the dial housing, and the upper surface of the second hook contacts the inner wall of the dial housing.

9. The compact electric bicycle instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first groove and a second groove are formed on the upper surface of the dial housing. The first button is embedded in the first groove, and the second button is embedded in the second groove.

10. The compact electric bicycle instrument panel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dial housing comprises an upper housing and a lower housing; a downward opening formed on the side of the upper housing covers an upward opening formed on the side of the lower housing.