Headstock device and spinning

By designing the steering rod, steering angle identification and limit mechanism on the dynamic bicycle, the steering operation and real riding simulation of the front of the car are realized, improving the user experience and preventing excessive rotation damage.

CN223184008UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-05GUANGZHOU YICHANG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422186520.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-06
Publication Date
2025-08-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-06

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Technical Problem

The front of the existing cycling bike cannot be turned, resulting in a decrease in the fun of the game and affecting the user experience.

Method used

A front device is designed, including a rotating rod, a steering angle recognition mechanism and a steering limiting mechanism, which identifies the rotation angle of the rotating rod through magnets and Hall sensors, and feedbacks steering information through the control device to limit the rotation range to simulate real riding actions.

Benefits of technology

The steering operation of the front of the car is realized, the user's experience is improved, and the limiting mechanism is used to avoid damage caused by excessive rotation amplitude.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of fitness equipment, and discloses a headstock device and a spinning bike, the headstock device comprises a mounting plate, a rotating rod, a handlebar, a steering angle identification mechanism and a steering limiting mechanism, the rotating rod and the mounting plate are arranged, so that the handlebar can be controlled to conduct steering operation, and due to the arrangement of the steering angle identification mechanism, the steering angle of the handlebar can be identified. The rotating angle of the rotating rod can be recognized through cooperation between the magnet and the Hall sensor, then information is transmitted to the control device through the Hall sensor to be fed back, a user can obtain steering feedback, the riding action is simulated more truly, the experience of the user is improved, and in addition, the user experience is improved. And a steering limiting mechanism is further arranged, the rotating range of the rotating rod can be limited through the steering limiting mechanism, and then the situation that a user is injured due to the too large rotating range is avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fitness equipment, in particular to a front device and a spinning bike. Background Art

[0002] At present, spinning bikes, as a commonly used fitness equipment, are also changing with the advancement of technology. In order to pursue exercise while maintaining fun, various games are set up on spinning bikes to simulate real riding through the game screen.

[0003] However, the spinning bikes currently on the market all have the front of the bike fixed to the body, and the user cannot turn the front of the bike when using it, which reduces the fun of the game and affects the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a front device and a spinning bike, which can realize steering operation under the premise of ensuring safety, and can simulate riding actions more realistically, thereby improving the user experience.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a front device, including: a mounting plate, a rotating rod, a handlebar, a steering angle recognition mechanism and a steering limit mechanism; the mounting plate has a mounting hole, one end of the rotating rod is passed through the mounting hole and is rotatably connected to the mounting hole, and the other end of the rotating rod is connected to the handlebar; the steering angle recognition mechanism includes a turntable, a magnet and a Hall sensor, the turntable has a fixing hole, the turntable is sleeved on the rotating rod through the fixing hole, and is located between the mounting plate and the handlebar, the magnet is provided on the outer peripheral side of the turntable, the Hall sensor is provided on the side of the mounting plate facing the turntable, and the Hall sensor and the magnet are correspondingly arranged, as the rotating rod rotates, the turntable and the magnet arranged on the turntable can rotate together, and the Hall sensor is used to identify the rotation angle of the magnet; the steering limit mechanism is provided on the mounting plate, for limiting the rotation range of the rotating rod.

[0006] Optionally, the steering limit mechanism includes a first limit member, a second limit member and a connecting ring, the first limit member is arranged on the side of the turntable facing the mounting plate, the second limit member is arranged on the side of the mounting plate facing the turntable, and the connecting ring is sleeved on the first limit member and the second limit member.

[0007] Optionally, the steering limit mechanism also includes two limit sleeves, one of which is arranged on the first limit piece, and the other is arranged on the second limit piece, the limit sleeve includes a tube body, a first flange and a second flange, the first flange and the second flange are arranged at intervals on the outer peripheral side of the tube body in the height direction of the tube body, the connecting ring is arranged on the tube bodies of the two limit sleeves, and the end of the connecting ring is located between the first flange and the second flange.

[0008] Optionally, two steering limit mechanisms are included, and the two steering limit mechanisms are symmetrically arranged along the center of the turntable.

[0009] Optionally, the turntable includes a base and a mounting member, the fixing hole is provided on the base, the mounting member is provided on the side of the base facing the mounting disk, and the mounting member is arranged corresponding to the Hall sensor, and the side of the mounting member facing the Hall sensor has a mounting groove, and the magnet is provided in the mounting groove.

[0010] Optionally, the mounting groove is arc-shaped, and the shape of the magnet matches the shape of the mounting groove.

[0011] Optionally, it also includes a shell, the interior of the shell is hollow, and the top of the shell has an entrance, one end of the rotating rod passes through the entrance to the interior of the shell, and the mounting plate, the steering angle identification mechanism and the steering limit mechanism are all arranged inside the shell.

[0012] Optionally, it further includes a mounting plate and a buckle, wherein the mounting plate is provided at one end of the rotating rod for connecting with the handlebar, and the handlebar is mounted on the mounting plate via the buckle.

[0013] Optionally, a bearing is further included, wherein the bearing is arranged in the mounting hole, and the rotating rod passes through the bearing.

[0014] In order to achieve the same purpose, the present invention also provides a spinning bike, comprising a body, a control device and the aforementioned head device, wherein the mounting plate is mounted on the body at a side away from the handlebar.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of a front device and a spinning bike in an embodiment of the present invention are as follows: the present application sets a turning rod and a mounting plate, so that the handlebars can be controlled for steering operations, and because a steering angle recognition mechanism is provided, the angle of rotation of the turning rod can be first identified by the cooperation between the magnet and the Hall sensor, and then the information is transmitted to the control device for feedback through the Hall sensor, so that the user can obtain steering feedback, thereby more realistically simulating the riding action and improving the user experience. In addition, the present application is also provided with a steering limit mechanism, which can limit the rotation range of the turning rod, thereby avoiding injury to the user due to excessive rotation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the vehicle head device and the vehicle body according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the mounting plate, the rotating rod, the steering angle identification mechanism and the steering limit mechanism in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is an embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 A top view of

[0019] Figure 4 This is an embodiment of the utility model Figure 3 Cross-sectional view in the AA direction;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of the limit sleeve in the embodiment of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 The embodiment of the utility model Figure 1 Lateral view;

[0022] Figure 7 This is an embodiment of the utility model Figure 6 Cross-sectional view in the BB direction.

[0023] In the figure, 1. mounting plate; 2. turning rod; 3. handlebar; 4. steering angle recognition mechanism; 41. turntable; 411. base; 412. mounting member; 42. magnet; 43. Hall sensor; 5. steering limit mechanism; 51. first limit member; 511. first limit screw; 512. first limit nut; 52. second limit member; 521. second limit screw; 522. second limit nut; 53. connecting ring; 54. limit sleeve; 541. tube body; 542. first flange; 543. second flange; 6. outer shell; 7. mounting plate; 8. buckle; 9. bearing; 10. sleeve; 20. vehicle body. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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 cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0027] like Figures 1-4 As shown, a front device of an embodiment of the present invention includes: a mounting plate 1, a rotating rod 2, a handlebar 3, a steering angle recognition mechanism 4 and a steering limit mechanism 5; the mounting plate 1 has a mounting hole, one end of the rotating rod 2 is passed through the mounting hole and is rotatably connected to the mounting hole, and the other end of the rotating rod 2 is connected to the handlebar 3; the steering angle recognition mechanism 4 includes a turntable 41, a magnet 42 and a Hall sensor 43, the turntable 41 has a fixing hole, the turntable 41 is sleeved on the rotating rod 2 through the fixing hole, and is located between the mounting plate 1 and the handlebar 3, the magnet 42 is provided on the outer peripheral side of the turntable 41, the Hall sensor 43 is provided on the side of the mounting plate 1 facing the turntable 41, and the Hall sensor 43 and the magnet 42 are correspondingly arranged, as the rotating rod 2 rotates, the turntable 41 and the magnet 42 provided on the turntable 41 can rotate together, and the Hall sensor 43 is used to identify the rotation angle of the magnet 42; the steering limit mechanism 5 is provided on the mounting plate 1, for limiting the rotation range of the rotating rod 2.

[0028] Based on the above scheme, the present application sets a turning rod 2 and a mounting plate 7, so that the handlebar 3 can be controlled to perform steering operations, and because a steering angle recognition mechanism 4 is provided, the angle of rotation of the turning rod 2 can be first identified through the cooperation between the magnet 42 and the Hall sensor 43, and then the information is transmitted to the control device for feedback through the Hall sensor 43, so that the user can obtain steering feedback, thereby more realistically simulating the riding action and improving the user experience. In addition, the present application is also provided with a steering limit mechanism 5, which can limit the rotation range of the turning rod 2 through the steering limit mechanism 5, thereby avoiding injury to the user due to excessive rotation.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, in order to further limit the rotation range of the rotating rod 2 to better protect the user, the steering limit mechanism 5 includes a first limit member 51, a second limit member 52 and a connecting ring 53. The first limit member 51 is provided on the side of the rotating disk 41 facing the mounting disk 1, the second limit member 52 is provided on the side of the mounting disk 1 facing the rotating disk 41, and the connecting ring 53 is sleeved on the first limit member 51 and the second limit member 52.

[0030] As the rotating rod 2 rotates, when the rotating rod 2 rotates to the limit angle, the inner peripheral side surface of one end of the connecting ring 53 can abut against the first limit member 51, and the inner peripheral side surface of the other end of the connecting ring 53 can abut against the second limit member 52, thereby preventing the rotating rod 2 from rotating beyond the limit angle.

[0031] In some embodiments, the connecting ring 53 is in the shape of an elongated strip.

[0032] like Figure 5 As shown, in order to avoid excessive deviation of the connecting ring 53, the steering limit mechanism 5 also includes two limit sleeves 54, one of which is sleeved on the first limit piece 51, and the other is sleeved on the second limit piece 52. The limit sleeve 54 includes a tube body 541, a first flange 542 and a second flange 543. The first flange 542 and the second flange 543 are spaced apart in the height direction of the tube body 541 on the outer peripheral side of the tube body 541. The connecting ring 53 is sleeved on the tube body 541 of the two limit sleeves 54, and the end of the connecting ring 53 is located between the first flange 542 and the second flange 543. The movement of the connecting ring 53 on the tube body 541 is limited by the first flange 542 and the second flange 543, thereby avoiding excessive deviation of the connecting ring 53.

[0033] like Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the first limiting member 51 includes a first limiting screw 511 and a first limiting nut 512. One end of the first limiting screw 511 is passed through the rotary disk 41 and connected to the first limiting nut 512. The first limiting nut 512 is located on the side of the rotary disk 41 away from the mounting plate 1. A limiting sleeve 54 is sleeved on the first limiting screw 511 and is located between the rotary disk 41 and the head of the first limiting screw 511. The limiting sleeve 54 is fixed by screwing the first limiting nut 512.

[0034] The second limiting member 52 includes a second limiting screw 521 and two second limiting nuts 522. The second limiting screw 521 is passed through the mounting plate 1, and the two second limiting nuts 522 are sequentially sleeved on the second limiting screw 521 and located between the mounting plate 1 and the turntable 41. Another limiting sleeve 54 is sleeved on the second limiting screw 521 and located between the two second limiting screws 521.

[0035] like Figure 2 As shown, in order to further limit the rotation range of the rotating rod 2, the vehicle head device includes two steering limiting mechanisms 5, and the two steering limiting mechanisms 5 are symmetrically arranged along the center of the rotating disk 41.

[0036] like Figure 2-Figure 4 As shown, in order to facilitate the installation and positioning of the magnet 42, the turntable 41 includes a base 411 and a mounting member 412, the fixing hole is provided on the base 411, the mounting member 412 is provided on the side of the base 411 facing the mounting disk 1, and the mounting member 412 is provided corresponding to the Hall sensor 43, and the side of the mounting member 412 facing the Hall sensor 43 has a mounting groove, the magnet 42 is provided in the mounting groove, and the magnet 42 is installed and positioned by providing the mounting groove.

[0037] In some embodiments, for ease of use, the mounting member 412 can be detachably mounted on the bottom surface of the base 411 , and the magnet 42 can be detachably mounted in the mounting slot.

[0038] like Figure 2-Figure 4 As shown, in order to facilitate the Hall sensor 43 to identify the rotation angle of the magnet 42, the installation slot is arc-shaped, and the shape of the magnet 42 is adapted to the shape of the installation slot.

[0039] like Figures 1-4 In order to protect the steering angle recognition mechanism 4 and the steering limit mechanism 5, the front device also includes a shell 6. The interior of the shell 6 is hollow, and the top of the shell 6 has an inlet. One end of the rotating rod 2 passes through the inlet to the interior of the shell 6. The mounting plate 1, the steering angle recognition mechanism 4 and the steering limit mechanism 5 are all arranged inside the shell 6.

[0040] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, for ease of use, the front device further includes a mounting plate 7 and a buckle 8 . The mounting plate 7 is provided at one end of the rotating rod 2 for connection with the handlebar 3 , and the handlebar 3 is mounted on the mounting plate 7 via the buckle 8 .

[0041] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the head device further includes a bearing 9 , which is disposed in the mounting hole, and the rotating rod 2 passes through the bearing 9 .

[0042] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the head device also includes a plurality of bearings 9 and a sleeve 10. The sleeve 10 is arranged in the mounting hole, and both ends of the sleeve 10 are open. The plurality of bearings 9 are arranged inside the sleeve 10 at intervals along the extension direction of the sleeve 10.

[0043] like Figures 1-4As shown, a spinning bike according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises a body 20 , a control device and the aforementioned head device, and a mounting plate 1 is mounted on the body 20 at a side facing away from the handlebar 3 .

[0044] In summary, the embodiments of the present invention provide a front device and an exercise bike, which can control the handlebar 3 for steering operations by setting a turning rod 2 and a mounting plate 7, and because a steering angle identification mechanism 4 is provided, the angle of rotation of the turning rod 2 can be first identified by the cooperation between the magnet 42 and the Hall sensor 43, and then the information is transmitted to the control device for feedback through the Hall sensor 43, so that the user can obtain steering feedback, thereby more realistically simulating the riding action and improving the user experience. In addition, the present application is also provided with a steering limit mechanism 5, which can limit the rotation range of the turning rod 2 through the steering limit mechanism 5, thereby avoiding injury to the user due to excessive rotation.

[0045] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and replacements can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and replacements should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A head device, characterized in that: include: Mounting plate, turning rod, handlebar, steering angle recognition mechanism and steering limit mechanism; The mounting plate has a mounting hole, one end of the rotating rod is passed through the mounting hole and is rotatably connected to the mounting hole, and the other end of the rotating rod is connected to the handlebar; The steering angle recognition mechanism includes a turntable, a magnet, and a Hall sensor. The turntable has a fixing hole. The turntable is sleeved on the turning rod through the fixing hole and is located between the mounting plate and the handlebar. The magnet is provided on the outer peripheral side of the turntable. The Hall sensor is provided on the side of the mounting plate facing the turntable. The Hall sensor and the magnet are correspondingly provided. As the turning rod rotates, the turntable and the magnet provided on the turntable can rotate together. The Hall sensor is used to identify the angle of rotation of the magnet. The steering limiting mechanism is arranged on the mounting plate and is used to limit the rotation range of the rotating rod.

2. The head unit according to claim 1, wherein: The steering limit mechanism includes a first limit member, a second limit member and a connecting ring. The first limit member is arranged on the side of the turntable facing the mounting plate, the second limit member is arranged on the side of the mounting plate facing the turntable, and the connecting ring is sleeved on the first limit member and the second limit member.

3. The head unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: The steering limit mechanism also includes two limit sleeves, one of which is arranged on the first limit piece, and the other is arranged on the second limit piece. The limit sleeve includes a tube body, a first convex edge and a second convex edge. The first convex edge and the second convex edge are arranged at intervals on the outer peripheral side of the tube body in the height direction of the tube body. The connecting ring is arranged on the tube bodies of the two limit sleeves, and the end of the connecting ring is located between the first convex edge and the second convex edge.

4. The head unit according to claim 2, characterized in that: It comprises two steering limiting mechanisms, which are symmetrically arranged along the center of the turntable.

5. The head unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable includes a base and a mounting member, the fixing hole is provided on the base, the mounting member is provided on a side of the base facing the mounting disk, and the mounting member is arranged corresponding to the Hall sensor. The mounting member has a mounting groove on a side facing the Hall sensor, and the magnet is provided in the mounting groove.

6. The head unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting groove is arc-shaped, and the shape of the magnet is adapted to the shape of the mounting groove.

7. The head unit according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a shell, the interior of the shell is hollow, and the top of the shell has an entrance, one end of the rotating rod passes through the entrance to the interior of the shell, and the mounting plate, the steering angle identification mechanism and the steering limit mechanism are all arranged inside the shell.

8. The head unit according to claim 1, wherein: It also includes a mounting plate and a buckle. The mounting plate is arranged on one end of the rotating rod for connecting with the handlebar, and the handlebar is mounted on the mounting plate through the buckle.

9. The head unit according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a bearing, which is arranged in the mounting hole, and the rotating rod passes through the bearing.

10. A spinning bike, characterized in that: The vehicle comprises a vehicle body, a control device and a head device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the mounting plate is mounted on the vehicle body at a side away from the handlebar, and the control device is electrically connected to the Hall sensor.