Adjustable electric vehicle front fork sliding sleeve assembly

By designing the adjustment structure and shock absorption structure in the fork slide sleeve assembly of the electric vehicle, the problem of the existing components lacking the shock absorption amplitude adjustment ability is solved, and the shock absorption effect is dynamically adjusted according to the road conditions, improving the comfort and safety of riding.

CN223014816UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-24WUXI TIANXI MECHANICAL EQUIP MFG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421959868.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-14
Publication Date
2025-06-24
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-14

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Technical Problem

The existing electric vehicle fork slide sleeve components lack the ability to adjust the shock absorption amplitude and cannot adjust the shock absorption effect according to different road conditions, which affects the comfort and handling of riding.

Method used

An adjustable electric vehicle front fork slide sleeve assembly is designed, and by setting up an adjustment structure and shock absorbing structure, including an adjustment plate, an adjustment rod, an adjustment handle, a damper and a spring structure, the rider allows the distance between the adjustment plate and the fixed base plate to adjust the shock absorbing amplitude by adjusting the handle.

Benefits of technology

The shock absorption amplitude is dynamically adjusted according to different road conditions, which significantly improves the comfort and safety of riding, and at the same time improves the overall performance and energy efficiency of electric vehicles.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of electric vehicle front forks, and discloses an adjustable electric vehicle front fork sliding sleeve assembly which comprises a front fork mechanism. When the damping amplitude of the electric vehicle front fork sliding sleeve assembly needs to be adjusted, an adjusting handle is rotated to drive an adjusting rod to rotate, so that an adjusting plate ascends or descends on the surface of a telescopic rod; when the adjusting plate ascends, the distance between the adjusting plate and the fixed bottom plate is increased, so that the compression and reset distances of the damper and the first spring structure and the second spring structure on the surface are increased, the damping amplitude of the electric vehicle is effectively increased, and the riding comfort and safety can be remarkably improved; the distance between the adjusting plate and the fixed bottom plate is reduced, so that the compression and reset distances of the damper and the first spring structure and the second spring structure on the surface are reduced, the damping amplitude is effectively reduced, the electric vehicle can be lighter and faster in response, and the energy efficiency is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of electric vehicle front forks, in particular to an adjustable sliding sleeve assembly for electric vehicle front forks. Background Art

[0002] The electric vehicle front fork is a part of the electric vehicle frame. It connects the frame and the wheel and is located in the front of the electric vehicle. The main function of the front fork is to support the front wheel, enable the vehicle to turn, and absorb the impact from the ground during driving to improve the riding comfort.

[0003] According to the Chinese patent authorization announcement: CN215399143U, a plastic part assembly for an electric vehicle front fork disclosed therein includes a front fork tube, a plastic part, a damping system, and a sliding sleeve system. The bottom of the front fork tube is connected through the plastic part. A damping system is arranged at the bottom of the plastic part. A sliding sleeve system is sleeved outside the damping system. A copper shaft is arranged in the inner cavity of the damping system. A spring is arranged outside the copper shaft. A buffer shaft is arranged at the bottom of the copper shaft. A sleeve is arranged outside the spring. The diameter of the spring is larger than that of the copper shaft and smaller than that of the sleeve. When the assembly needs to be used, the front fork tube and the plastic part can be connected through the cooperation of a round shaft and a round pad, so as to stably control the forward direction of the electric vehicle. Then, through the cooperation of the copper shaft and the spring in the inner cavity of the damping system and the sliding sleeve system, it can ensure the safety of the impact of the forward inertia of the human body when the electric vehicle is riding. The buffer shaft is conical, which can greatly reduce mechanical wear, thereby improving the service life of the electric vehicle front fork. However, there are still deficiencies in this front fork sliding sleeve assembly. Specifically, during the use of these assemblies, although they can achieve basic support and partial adjustment functions, they often lack the ability to adjust the damping amplitude. This means that regardless of whether the rider is facing a flat road or a rough off-road road surface, the damping effect provided by the front fork sliding sleeve assembly is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to actual needs. This design with a fixed damping amplitude limits the comfort and controllability of the rider under different road conditions, thereby affecting the overall riding experience. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides an adjustable sliding sleeve assembly for an electric vehicle front fork, which solves the problem that although the traditional assembly can achieve basic support and partial adjustment functions during use, it often lacks the ability to adjust the damping amplitude. This means that regardless of whether the rider is facing a flat road or a rough off-road road surface, the damping effect provided by the front fork sliding sleeve assembly is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to actual needs.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the utility model is realized through the following technical solutions: An adjustable front fork sliding sleeve assembly for an electric vehicle, comprising a front fork mechanism, the front fork mechanism includes a fixed top plate and a fixed bottom plate, both ends of the lower surface of the fixed bottom plate are fixedly connected with fixed bottom rods, the inner upper end of the fixed bottom rod is slidably connected with a telescopic rod, the top end of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to both ends of the lower surface of the fixed top plate, an adjusting structure is installed between the fixed top plate and the fixed bottom plate, the adjusting structure includes an adjusting plate and an adjusting rod, the adjusting plate is slidably connected to the surface of the telescopic rod, the surface of the fixed top plate is rotatably connected through the adjusting rod, the adjusting plate is threadedly connected to the surface of the adjusting rod, the upper surface of the adjusting rod is fixedly connected with an adjusting handle, a damping structure is installed between the adjusting plate and the fixed bottom plate, the damping structure includes a damper and a second spring structure, a second spring structure is arranged between the upper surfaces of the adjusting plate and the fixed bottom plate, and the second spring structure is arranged on the surface of the telescopic rod;

[0006] A positioning structure is installed on the surface of the adjusting handle, the positioning structure includes a positioning bolt, a plurality of upper positioning holes are formed through the surface of the adjusting handle, the plurality of upper positioning holes are evenly distributed on the surface of the adjusting handle, a lower positioning hole is formed on the surface of the fixed top plate, the positioning bolt is threadedly connected to the inside of the upper positioning hole and the lower positioning hole, and a rubber gasket is arranged between the positioning bolt and the upper positioning hole.

[0007] Preferably, the adjusting rod is a long threaded rod structure.

[0008] Preferably, a limiting block is fixedly connected to the lower surface of the adjusting rod.

[0009] Preferably, a fender is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the fixed bottom rod.

[0010] Preferably, dampers are arranged between the fixed bottom plate and the adjusting plate, and a plurality of dampers are provided.

[0011] Preferably, a first spring structure is arranged on the surface of each of the plurality of dampers.

[0012] Preferably, fixed top rods are fixedly connected to both ends of the upper surface of the fixed top plate.

[0013] Preferably, a handlebar is fixedly connected through the surface of the fixed top rod. Beneficial effects

[0014] The utility model provides an adjustable front fork sliding sleeve assembly for an electric vehicle. Compared with the prior art, the following beneficial effects are achieved:

[0015] In this utility model, through the provided adjustment structure, when it is necessary to adjust the damping amplitude of the front fork sliding sleeve assembly of the electric vehicle, by rotating the adjustment handle, the adjustment rod is driven to rotate, so that the adjustment plate rises or falls on the surface of the telescopic rod. When the adjustment plate rises, the distance between the adjustment plate and the fixed bottom plate is increased, so that the compression and reset distances of the damper and the first spring structure and the second spring structure on the surface are increased, effectively increasing the damping amplitude of the electric vehicle, significantly improving the riding comfort and safety. When the adjustment plate falls, the distance between the adjustment plate and the fixed bottom plate is reduced, so that the compression and reset distances of the damper and the first spring structure and the second spring structure on the surface are reduced, effectively reducing the damping amplitude, making the electric vehicle lighter and more responsive, and improving energy efficiency. This design improves the overall performance of the electric vehicle and meets different road conditions and riding requirements;

[0016] 2. In this utility model, through the provided positioning structure, before adjusting the distance between the adjustment handle and the fixed bottom plate, the positioning bolts inside the upper positioning hole and the lower positioning hole are screwed out, so that the adjustment handle can rotate freely. After adjusting the damping amplitude of the front fork sliding sleeve assembly of the electric vehicle, the positioning bolts are re-screwed into the upper positioning hole and the lower positioning hole, thereby preventing the adjustment handle from rotating due to the vibration during the driving of the electric vehicle, causing the problem of incorrect adjustment of the damping amplitude, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the damping amplitude adjustment, preventing incorrect adjustment during driving, and improving the safety and reliability of the electric vehicle. By installing a rubber gasket between the positioning bolt and the upper positioning hole, the loosening of the bolt caused by the vibration during the driving of the electric vehicle is effectively avoided, ensuring the stability of the positioning bolt. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of an adjustable front fork sliding sleeve assembly of an electric vehicle proposed by the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 is a structural solid diagram of the rear side of an adjustable front fork sliding sleeve assembly of an electric vehicle proposed by the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of another angle of an adjustable front fork sliding sleeve assembly of an electric vehicle proposed by the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 is an adjustable front fork sliding sleeve assembly of an electric vehicle proposed by the present utility model Figure 3 enlarged view of part A.

[0021] Legend Explanation:

[0022] 1. Front fork mechanism; 101. Fixed push rod; 102. Handlebar; 103. Fixed top plate; 104. Telescopic rod; 105. Fixed bottom plate; 106. Fixed bottom rod; 107. Fender; 2. Shock absorption structure; 201. Damper; 202. First spring structure; 203. Second spring structure; 3. Adjustment structure; 301. Adjusting rod; 302. Limit block; 303. Adjusting handle; 4. Positioning structure; 401. Upper positioning hole; 402. Lower positioning hole; 403. Positioning bolt; 404. Rubber gasket. Detailed implementation mode

[0023] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0024] Please refer to Figures 1-4 , the present invention provides two technical solutions, specifically including the following embodiments: Embodiment

[0025] An adjustable front fork sliding sleeve assembly for an electric vehicle, comprising a front fork mechanism 1. The front fork mechanism 1 includes a fixed top plate 103 and a fixed bottom plate 105. Both ends of the lower surface of the fixed bottom plate 105 are fixedly connected with fixed bottom rods 106. The upper end inside the fixed bottom rod 106 is slidably connected with a telescopic rod 104. The top end of the telescopic rod 104 is fixedly connected to both ends of the lower surface of the fixed top plate 103. By the telescopic rod 104 ascending and descending inside the fixed bottom rod 106, and through the stretching and resetting of the second spring structure 203 on the surface of the telescopic rod 104, the shock absorption function during the driving of the electric vehicle is realized. An adjustment structure 3 is installed between the fixed top plate 103 and the fixed bottom plate 105. The adjustment structure 3 includes an adjustment plate and an adjustment rod 301. The adjustment plate is slidably connected to the surface of the telescopic rod 104. The adjustment rod 301 is rotatably connected through the surface of the fixed top plate 103. The adjustment plate is threadedly connected to the surface of the adjustment rod 301. The upper surface of the adjustment rod 301 is fixedly connected with an adjustment handle 303. A shock absorption structure 2 is installed between the adjustment plate and the fixed bottom plate 105. The shock absorption structure 2 includes a damper 201 and a second spring structure 203. A second spring structure 203 is arranged between the upper surfaces of the adjustment plate and the fixed bottom plate 105. The second spring structure 203 is arranged on the surface of the telescopic rod 104. By the damper 201, it prevents the electric vehicle from vibrating when not driving. Through the reset elastic force of the second spring structure 203 and the first spring structure 202, the shock absorption during the driving process is realized. The adjustment rod 301 is a long threaded rod structure. The lower surface of the adjustment rod 301 is fixedly connected with a limiting block 302. Both ends of the upper surface of the fixed top plate 103 are fixedly connected with fixed top rods 101. The surface of the fixed top rod 101 is fixedly connected with a handlebar 102 through which the steering function of the electric vehicle is realized.

[0026] When using the adjustable front fork sliding sleeve assembly for an electric vehicle, first, rotate the adjustment rod 301 through the adjustment handle 303 to make the adjustment plate slide up and down on the surface of the telescopic rod 104 to adjust the distance between the adjustment plate and the fixed bottom plate 105. Then, when the adjustment plate rises, it increases the compression and reset distance of the second spring structure 203, thereby increasing the shock absorption amplitude; when the adjustment plate descends, it reduces the compression and reset distance of the second spring structure 203, reducing the shock absorption amplitude. After the adjustment is completed, to ensure the stability of the adjustment structure 3, it is necessary to threadedly screw the positioning bolt 403 into the upper positioning hole 401 and the lower positioning hole 402 to prevent the adjustment handle 303 from being misadjusted due to vibration during driving. Finally, control the steering of the electric vehicle through the handlebar 102. At the same time, during driving, the damper 201 and the second spring structure 203 act together to absorb road vibrations and provide a comfortable riding experience. When the electric vehicle stops driving, the damper 201 can also prevent the vehicle from vibrating unnecessarily. Embodiment

[0027] On the basis of the first embodiment, a positioning structure 4 is mounted on the surface of the adjusting handle 303. The positioning structure 4 includes a positioning bolt 403. A plurality of upper positioning holes 401 are formed through the surface of the adjusting handle 303. The plurality of upper positioning holes 401 are evenly distributed on the surface of the adjusting handle 303. A lower positioning hole 402 is formed in the surface of the fixed top plate 103. The positioning bolt 403 is threadedly connected inside the upper positioning hole 401 and the lower positioning hole 402. A rubber gasket 404 is arranged between the positioning bolt 403 and the upper positioning hole 401. By means of the rubber gasket 404 installed between the positioning bolt 403 and the upper positioning hole 401, loosening of the positioning bolt 403 caused by vibration during the running of the electric vehicle can be avoided, ensuring the stability of the positioning bolt 403. A mudguard 107 is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the fixed bottom rod 106. A damper 201 is arranged between the fixed bottom plate 105 and the adjusting plate. A plurality of dampers 201 are provided. A first spring structure 202 is arranged on the surface of each of the plurality of dampers 201;

[0028] When using the adjustable front fork sliding sleeve assembly of the electric vehicle, first, adjust the shock absorption amplitude according to needs. By rotating the adjusting handle 303, the adjusting plate is moved up and down along the telescopic rod 104 to adjust the distance from the fixed bottom plate 105. During the adjustment, the positioning bolt 403 can be first screwed out of the upper positioning hole 401. After the adjustment is completed, the positioning bolt 403 is re-threadedly connected to the upper positioning hole 401 and the lower positioning hole 402 on the fixed top plate 103, and at the same time, ensure that the rubber gasket 404 is located between the positioning bolt 403 and the upper positioning hole 401 to prevent the bolt from loosening due to vibration during driving. Next, the inner structure is protected from mud and water by the mudguard 107 inside the fixed bottom rod 106. At the same time, the damper 201 between the adjusting plate and the fixed bottom plate 105 and the first spring structure 202 on its surface act together to absorb and reduce the vibration during driving, improving the riding comfort. Finally, during driving, if encountering different road conditions, the shock absorption amplitude can be finely adjusted at any time through the adjusting handle 303 to adapt to environmental changes and ensure riding stability and safety.

[0029] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present application and are not intended to limit the present application. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, and improvements made within the spirit and principle of the application shall be included within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An adjustable front fork sliding sleeve assembly for an electric vehicle, comprising a front fork mechanism (1), characterized in that: The front fork mechanism (1) comprises a fixed top plate (103) and a fixed bottom plate (105), both ends of the lower surface of the fixed bottom plate (105) are fixedly connected to fixed bottom rods (106), the upper end of the fixed bottom rod (106) is slidably connected to a telescopic rod (104), the top end of the telescopic rod (104) is fixedly connected to both ends of the lower surface of the fixed top plate (103), an adjustment structure (3) is installed between the fixed top plate (103) and the fixed bottom plate (105), the adjustment structure (3) comprises an adjustment plate and an adjustment rod (301), the adjustment plate is slidably connected to the surface of the telescopic rod (104), The fixed top plate (103) has an adjusting rod (301) rotatably connected to the surface of the adjusting rod (301), the adjusting plate is threadedly connected to the surface of the adjusting rod (301), the upper surface of the adjusting rod (301) is fixedly connected to an adjusting handle (303), a shock absorbing structure (2) is installed between the adjusting plate and the fixed bottom plate (105), the shock absorbing structure (2) comprises a damper (201) and a second spring structure (203), a second spring structure (203) is arranged between the adjusting plate and the upper surface of the fixed bottom plate (105), and the second spring structure (203) is arranged on the surface of the telescopic rod (104); A positioning structure (4) is installed on the surface of the adjusting handle (303), and the positioning structure (4) includes a positioning bolt (403). A plurality of upper positioning holes (401) are formed through the surface of the adjusting handle (303), and the plurality of upper positioning holes (401) are evenly distributed on the surface of the adjusting handle (303). A lower positioning hole (402) is formed on the surface of the fixed top plate (103). The positioning bolt (403) is threadedly connected to the interior of the upper positioning hole (401) and the lower positioning hole (402), and a rubber gasket (404) is provided between the positioning bolt (403) and the upper positioning hole (401).

2. The adjustable electric vehicle front fork sliding sleeve assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjusting rod (301) is a long threaded rod structure.

3. The adjustable electric vehicle front fork sliding sleeve assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower surface of the adjusting rod (301) is fixedly connected to a limiting block (302).

4. The adjustable electric vehicle front fork sliding sleeve assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fender (107) is fixedly connected to the inner surface of the fixed bottom rod (106).

5. The adjustable electric vehicle front fork sliding sleeve assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A damper (201) is provided between the fixed bottom plate (105) and the adjustment plate, and a plurality of dampers (201) are provided.

6. The adjustable electric vehicle front fork sliding sleeve assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: A first spring structure (202) is provided on the surfaces of a plurality of the dampers (201).

7. The adjustable electric vehicle front fork sliding sleeve assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the upper surface of the fixed top plate (103) are fixedly connected to fixed top rods (101).

8. The adjustable electric vehicle front fork sliding sleeve assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: A faucet handle (102) is fixedly connected through the surface of the fixed top rod (101).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Electric vehicle front fork plastic part assembly

    CN215399143U