Frame and electric motorcycle

By designing the arrangement of the annular side bracket and the battery box accommodation chamber side by side, the problem of short battery life of the electric motorcycle is solved, a larger battery capacity and more storage space is achieved, and frame rigidity and driving stability are enhanced.

CN223045892UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-01GUANGZHOU EZEA NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422401113.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-30
Publication Date
2025-07-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-30

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Technical Problem

The cradle-type frame cavity of existing electric motorcycles is small, resulting in small battery capacity and short battery life, which cannot meet users' long-distance driving needs.

Method used

A frame is designed to form a receiving cavity by arranging two annular side brackets side by side, to set the first and second accommodation spaces of the battery box, increase the battery capacity, and enhance the rigidity of the frame structure through the beams to provide a stable installation platform.

Benefits of technology

It improves the endurance of electric motorcycles, meets the needs of long-distance driving, and provides more storage space, enhancing the overall rigidity and driving stability of the frame.

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Abstract

The frame comprises a main support, a motorcycle head connecting support, a rear seat support and a rear wheel support, the main support comprises two annular side edge supports arranged side by side, the two side edge supports are connected through a plurality of cross beams, the cross beams are arranged in the circumferential direction of the side edge supports at intervals so as to form a containing cavity in a surrounding mode, and the containing cavity is communicated with the motorcycle head connecting support. A battery box is arranged in the containing cavity, the battery box is provided with a first containing space and a second containing space, and a cushion mounting middle part is formed at the upper part of the main bracket; the headstock connecting bracket is connected to the front end of the main bracket and forms a cushion mounting front part, and the headstock connecting bracket extends forwards and is provided with a headstock pipe; the rear seat support is connected to the rear end of the main support and forms a cushion installation rear portion, and the rear seat support extends backwards and forms a rear handrail and a rear goods shelf installation portion. The frame provided by the embodiment of the utility model can provide a larger space for mounting a storage battery with a larger capacity, so that the requirement of a user for long-distance driving is met.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of motorcycles, and particularly relates to a frame and an electric motorcycle. Background Art

[0002] At present, the electric motorcycles on the market mainly adopt a cradle-type frame, and the storage battery is placed in the cavity of the frame. Since the cavity of the cradle-type frame is small and fixed, the capacity of the storage battery is small, the endurance of the electric motorcycle is short, and the user's on-road time is short. Content of the Utility Model

[0003] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. For this purpose, the utility model provides a frame, which can provide a larger space to install a storage battery with a larger capacity, thereby improving the endurance of the electric motorcycle, meeting the needs of users for long-distance driving, and providing more storage space to meet the storage needs of the driver.

[0004] The utility model also provides an electric motorcycle applying the above frame.

[0005] A frame according to an embodiment of the first aspect of the utility model includes a main bracket, a front head connection bracket, a rear seat bracket and a rear wheel bracket. The main bracket includes two annular side brackets arranged side by side. A plurality of cross beams are connected between the two side brackets. The plurality of cross beams are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the side brackets to enclose a receiving cavity. A battery box is arranged in the receiving cavity. The battery box is provided with a first accommodation space and a second accommodation space. The first accommodation space is used to accommodate the storage battery, and the second accommodation space is used to accommodate articles. A middle seat mounting part is formed at the upper part of the main bracket; the front head connection bracket is connected to the front end of the main bracket and forms a front seat mounting part. The front head connection bracket extends forward and is provided with a head pipe; the rear seat bracket is connected to the rear end of the main bracket and forms a rear seat mounting part. The rear seat bracket extends backward and forms a rear armrest and a rear shelf mounting part; the rear wheel bracket is connected to the rear end of the main bracket and is located below the rear seat bracket. The rear seat bracket and the rear wheel bracket are connected by a shock absorber.

[0006] The frame according to the above embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0007] The frame provided by the embodiment of the present utility model forms an accommodation cavity for accommodating a battery box by designing two annular side brackets arranged side by side, which can provide a larger space to install a larger-capacity storage battery, thereby improving the endurance of the electric motorcycle, meeting the needs of users for long-distance driving, and providing more storage space to meet the storage needs of the driver by setting a second accommodation space to accommodate a helmet or other items. On the other hand, multiple cross beams can provide sufficient support for the two side brackets to form a solid frame structure, which not only enhances the overall rigidity of the frame but also provides a stable installation platform for other important components, ensuring the driving stability of the vehicle under different road conditions. The frame provided by the embodiment of the present utility model integrates key components such as a seat mounting middle part, a headstock connecting bracket, a rear seat bracket, and a rear wheel bracket on the main bracket, with a compact structure and a simplified assembly process.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the side bracket includes a horizontally arranged top rod and a bottom rod, and both ends of the top rod and the bottom rod are respectively connected by connecting rods, and the distance between the two connecting rods gradually increases from bottom to top.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a first accommodation space is arranged in the battery box, and a second accommodation space is arranged between the rear side of the battery box and the main bracket.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, a partition is arranged in the middle of the bottom wall of the first accommodation space to divide the first accommodation space into two compartments.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, reinforcing rib plates are arranged on both the left and right sides of the headstock connecting bracket, the reinforcing rib plates extend from the headstock tube to the side bracket, and the middle of the reinforcing rib plates is hollowed out.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the frame further includes two rear pedal brackets, the two rear pedal brackets are respectively located on the left and right sides below the rear seat bracket, one end of the rear pedal bracket is connected to the rear seat bracket, and the other end of the rear pedal bracket is connected to the side bracket, and the rear pedal bracket extends outwards to form a rear footrest.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the frame further includes a protection bracket, the protection bracket is located behind the rear wheel bracket, and both ends of the protection bracket are respectively connected to the two rear pedal brackets.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the frame further includes a front pedal bracket, the front pedal bracket is fixedly connected to the bottom of the main bracket, and both ends of the front pedal bracket extend towards the left and right sides of the main bracket to form a front footrest.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present utility model, the vehicle frame further includes a support leg bracket, which is connected to the bottom of the main bracket and located between the front pedal bracket and the rear pedal bracket. The support leg bracket includes a side leg bracket and a two-leg bracket arranged in sequence from front to back. The side leg bracket is rotatably connected to one side of the main bracket, and the two-leg bracket is rotatably connected to the bottom of the main bracket.

[0016] An electric motorcycle according to an embodiment of the second aspect of the present utility model includes a vehicle frame as described in the embodiment of the first aspect of the present utility model, and further includes a front wheel assembly and a rear wheel assembly. The front wheel assembly is connected to the head pipe, and the rear wheel assembly is connected to the rear wheel bracket.

[0017] The electric motorcycle according to the above embodiments of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The electric motorcycle provided by the embodiment of the present utility model designs the vehicle frame. By arranging two annular side brackets side by side to form a receiving cavity for accommodating the battery box, it can provide a larger space to install a larger-capacity storage battery, thereby improving the endurance of the electric motorcycle and meeting the needs of users for long-distance driving. And by providing a second accommodation space to accommodate helmets or other items, it provides more storage space to meet the storage needs of the driver. On the other hand, multiple cross beams can provide sufficient support for the two side brackets to form a solid frame structure, which not only enhances the overall rigidity of the vehicle frame but also provides a stable installation platform for other important components, ensuring the driving stability of the vehicle under different road conditions. The vehicle frame provided by the embodiment of the present utility model integrates key components such as a seat mounting middle part, a head connection bracket, a rear seat bracket, and a rear wheel bracket on the main bracket, with a compact structure and a simplified assembly process.

[0019] The additional aspects and advantages of the present utility model will be partially given in the following description, partially will become obvious from the following description, or will be understood through the practice of the present utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The following further describes the present utility model in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments, where:

[0021] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a vehicle frame according to some embodiments of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of an electric motorcycle according to some embodiments of the present utility model.

[0023] Among them, reference numerals:

[0024] Main bracket 100; Side bracket 110; Top rod 111; Bottom rod 112; Connecting rod 113; Cross beam 120; Middle part for seat installation 130;

[0025] Battery box 200; First accommodation space 210; Partition 211; Second accommodation space 220; Storage battery 230; Helmet 240;

[0026] Front head connecting bracket 300; Front part for seat installation 301; Head tube 310; Reinforcing rib plate 320;

[0027] Rear seat bracket 400; Rear part for seat installation 410; Rear armrest 420; Rear rack installation part 430;

[0028] Rear wheel bracket 500; Shock absorber 510; Protective bracket 520;

[0029] Rear pedal bracket 610; Front pedal bracket 620;

[0030] Side footrest 710; Two-foot bracket 720;

[0031] Front wheel assembly 810; Rear wheel assembly 820. Detailed implementation manners

[0032] The embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, in which the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0033] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by terms such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.

[0034] In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "several" is one or more, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, "greater than", "less than", "exceeding", etc. are understood as not including the present number, and "above", "below", "within", etc. are understood as including the present number. If there is a description of "first" and "second", it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the sequence relationship of the indicated technical features.

[0035] In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined, terms such as "arrangement", "installation", and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model in combination with the specific content of the technical solution. In the description of the present utility model, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In the description of this specification, the description with reference to terms such as "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "schematic embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0036] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , a vehicle frame according to the present utility model includes a main bracket 100, a head connection bracket 300, a rear seat bracket 400, and a rear wheel bracket 500. The main bracket 100 includes two annular side brackets 110 arranged side by side. The two side brackets 110 are connected by a plurality of cross beams 120. The plurality of cross beams 120 are arranged at intervals along the circumferential direction of the side brackets 110 to enclose a receiving cavity. A battery box 200 is provided in the receiving cavity. The battery box 200 is provided with a first accommodation space 210 and a second accommodation space 220. The first accommodation space 210 is used to accommodate a storage battery 230, and the second accommodation space 220 is used to accommodate items. A seat mounting middle part 130 is formed at the upper part of the main bracket 100; the head connection bracket 300 is connected to the front end of the main bracket 100 and forms a seat mounting front part 301. The head connection bracket 300 extends forward and is provided with a head tube 310; the rear seat bracket 400 is connected to the rear end of the main bracket 100 and forms a seat mounting rear part 410. The rear seat bracket 400 extends backward and forms a rear armrest 420 and a rear shelf mounting part 430; the rear wheel bracket 500 is connected to the rear end of the main bracket 100 and is located below the rear seat bracket 400. The rear seat bracket 400 and the rear wheel bracket 500 are connected by a shock absorber 510.

[0037] Specifically, the frame provided by the embodiment of the present utility model forms an accommodation cavity for accommodating the battery box 200 by designing two annular side brackets 110 arranged side by side, which can provide a larger space to install a larger-capacity storage battery 230, thereby improving the endurance of the electric motorcycle and meeting the needs of users for long-distance driving. By setting the second accommodation space 220 to accommodate helmets or other items, more storage space is provided to meet the storage needs of the driver. On the other hand, multiple cross beams 120 can provide sufficient support for the two side brackets 110 to form a solid frame structure, which not only enhances the overall rigidity of the frame but also provides a stable installation platform for other important components, ensuring the driving stability of the vehicle under different road conditions. Moreover, the frame structure can provide good protection for the battery box 200 and avoid the battery box 200 from being collided when the vehicle rolls over. The frame provided by the embodiment of the present utility model integrates key components such as the seat mounting middle part 130, the headstock connection bracket 300, the rear seat bracket 400, and the rear wheel bracket 500 on the main bracket 100, with a compact structure and a simplified assembly process. By designing a rear armrest 420 on the rear seat bracket 400 for the use of rear seat passengers and designing a rear rack mounting part 430 to facilitate the installation of a rack that can accommodate items to meet the storage needs of the driver. By adding a shock absorber 510 between the rear seat bracket 400 and the rear wheel bracket 500, the overall stability of the frame and the riding comfort are effectively enhanced.

[0038] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present utility model, the main bracket 100, the headstock connection bracket 300, and the rear seat bracket 400 can be integrally cast or welded, or other processing methods can be used, which can be determined according to actual production requirements and are not specifically limited herein.

[0039] It should be noted that in the embodiment of the present utility model, the rear seat bracket 400 can be extended backward according to actual usage needs to provide sufficient space for the rear seat.

[0040] Further, referring to Figure 1 , according to some embodiments of the present utility model, the side bracket 110 includes a horizontally arranged top rod 111 and a bottom rod 112. The two ends of the top rod 111 and the bottom rod 112 are respectively connected by connecting rods 113, and the distance between the two connecting rods 113 gradually increases from bottom to top, thereby increasing the available space while ensuring the overall structural strength of the frame.

[0041] It should be noted that the specific space design of the side bracket 110 can be determined according to actual needs. For example, it can also be designed as a cube-shaped space, but it is not limited thereto and will not be elaborated herein.

[0042] Further, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, according to some embodiments of the present utility model, a first accommodation space 210 is provided inside the battery box 200 to accommodate the storage battery 230, and a second accommodation space 220 is provided between the rear side of the battery box 200 and the main bracket 100 to accommodate the helmet 240 or other items.

[0043] Specifically, the embodiments of the present utility model not only accommodate the storage battery 230 through the first accommodation space 210 of the battery box 200, but also provide a second accommodation space 220 for storing the helmet 240 or other items between the rear side of the battery box 200 and the main bracket 100, which not only facilitates the daily use of users, but also improves the space utilization rate of the vehicle and provides more storage space to meet the storage needs of the driver.

[0044] It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present utility model, the second accommodation space 220 can be provided inside the battery box 200, or the second accommodation space 220 can be provided between the battery box 200 and the main bracket 100, which can be determined according to actual needs and will not be elaborated here.

[0045] Further, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , according to some embodiments of the present utility model, a partition 211 is provided in the middle of the bottom wall of the first accommodation space 210 to divide the first accommodation space 210 into two compartments.

[0046] Specifically, the design of dividing the battery box 200 into two compartments can place two storage batteries 230 at the same time, which is convenient for the independent maintenance and replacement of the storage battery 230, avoids the situation that the user cannot travel due to the damage of the storage battery 230 and the inability to replace it, reduces the maintenance cost, and also helps with heat dissipation management and extends the service life of the storage battery 230.

[0047] Further, referring to Figure 1 , according to some embodiments of the present utility model, reinforcing rib plates 320 are provided on both the left and right sides of the front head connection bracket 300. The reinforcing rib plates 320 extend from the front head tube 310 to the side brackets 110, and the middle of the reinforcing rib plates 320 is hollowed out.

[0048] Specifically, by providing the reinforcing rib plates 320 on both the left and right sides of the front head connection bracket 300 to increase the structural strength, and adopting a hollow design to reduce the weight while ensuring the strength.

[0049] Further, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2, according to some embodiments of the present utility model, the frame further includes two rear pedal brackets 610. The two rear pedal brackets 610 are respectively located on the left and right sides below the rear seat bracket 400. One end of the rear pedal bracket 610 is connected to the rear seat bracket 400, and the other end of the rear pedal bracket 610 is connected to the side bracket 110. The rear pedal bracket 610 extends outward to form a rear footrest, thus facilitating the passengers on the rear seat to get on and off the vehicle.

[0050] Further, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , according to some embodiments of the present utility model, the frame further includes a protective bracket 520. The protective bracket 520 is located behind the rear wheel bracket 500. Both ends of the protective bracket 520 are respectively connected to the two rear pedal brackets 610. By providing the protective bracket 520, the safety of the passengers on the vehicle is protected.

[0051] Further, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , according to some embodiments of the present utility model, the frame further includes a front pedal bracket 620. The front pedal bracket 620 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the main bracket 100. Both ends of the front pedal bracket 620 extend respectively to the left and right sides of the main bracket 100 to form a front footrest, thus facilitating the driver to get on and off the vehicle.

[0052] Further, referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , according to some embodiments of the present utility model, the frame further includes a support leg. The support leg is connected to the bottom of the main bracket 100 and is located between the front pedal bracket 620 and the rear pedal bracket 610. The support leg includes a side leg bracket 710 and a two-leg bracket 720 arranged in sequence from front to back. The side leg bracket 710 is rotatably connected to one side of the main bracket 100, and the two-leg bracket 720 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the main bracket 100. Specifically, the design of the support leg makes the vehicle parking more stable and avoids tipping accidents caused by improper support.

[0053] Referring to Figure 2 , an electric motorcycle according to the present utility model includes the frame of the above embodiments, and further includes a front wheel assembly 810 and a rear wheel assembly 820. The front wheel assembly 810 is connected to the head tube 310, and the rear wheel assembly 820 is connected to the rear wheel bracket 500. Since the electric motorcycle adopts all the above technical solutions, it should have the same beneficial effects, which will not be elaborated here.

[0054] In the embodiments of the present utility model, the connecting member can be a clip or a plate member of other shapes, and the connecting method can be a snap connection, a screw fixed connection or a welding method, etc., which will not be elaborated here.

[0055] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model within the scope of knowledge possessed by those of ordinary skill in the relevant art.

Claims

1. A frame, characterized in that: include: A main bracket, comprising two annular side brackets arranged side by side, the two side brackets being connected by a plurality of cross beams, the plurality of cross beams being arranged at intervals along the circumference of the side brackets to surround a receiving cavity, a battery box being arranged in the receiving cavity, the battery box being provided with a first receiving space and a second receiving space, the first receiving space being used to receive batteries, the second receiving space being used to receive articles, and a cushion mounting middle portion being formed on the upper portion of the main bracket; A front connecting bracket, connected to the front end of the main bracket and formed with a seat cushion mounting front portion, the front connecting bracket extends forward and is provided with a head pipe; A rear seat bracket connected to the rear end of the main bracket and formed with a seat cushion mounting rear portion, the rear seat bracket extending rearward and formed with a rear armrest and a rear shelf mounting portion; The rear wheel bracket is connected to the rear end of the main bracket and is located below the rear seat bracket. The rear seat bracket and the rear wheel bracket are connected via a shock absorber.

2. The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side bracket includes a top rod and a bottom rod which are arranged horizontally. The top rod and the bottom rod are connected at both ends by connecting rods respectively, and the distance between the two connecting rods increases gradually from bottom to top.

3. The frame according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first accommodating space is arranged in the battery box, and the second accommodating space is arranged between the rear side of the battery box and the main bracket.

4. The frame according to claim 3, characterized in that: A partition is provided in the middle of the bottom wall of the first accommodating space to divide the first accommodating space into two compartments.

5. The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: Reinforcement ribs are arranged on both the left and right sides of the front connecting bracket. The reinforcement ribs extend from the front pipe to the side brackets, and the middle part of the reinforcement ribs is hollowed out.

6. The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame also includes two rear pedal brackets, which are respectively located on the left and right sides below the rear seat bracket, one end of the rear pedal bracket is connected to the rear seat bracket, and the other end of the rear pedal bracket is connected to the side bracket, and the rear pedal bracket extends outward to form a rear foot pedal.

7. The frame according to claim 6, characterized in that: The frame also includes a protection bracket, which is located behind the rear wheel bracket, and the two ends of the protection bracket are respectively connected to the two rear pedal brackets.

8. The frame according to claim 6, characterized in that: The frame also includes a front pedal bracket, which is fixed to the bottom of the main bracket. Both ends of the front pedal bracket extend to the left and right sides of the main bracket respectively to form a front foot pedal.

9. The frame according to claim 8, characterized in that: The frame also includes a supporting tripod, which is connected to the bottom of the main bracket and is located between the front pedal bracket and the rear pedal bracket. The supporting tripod includes a side tripod and a two-leg bracket arranged in sequence from front to back. The side tripod is rotatably connected to one side of the main bracket, and the two-leg bracket is rotatably connected to the bottom of the main bracket.

10. An electric motorcycle, characterized in that: The vehicle frame comprises the frame as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, and further comprises a front wheel assembly and a rear wheel assembly, wherein the front wheel assembly is connected to the head pipe, and the rear wheel assembly is connected to the rear wheel bracket.