Conveying device for bicycle assembly

Abstract

The utility model discloses a conveying device for bicycle assembly. The conveying device comprises a conveying assembly, a plurality of handlebar fixing assemblies arranged on the conveying assembly and a plurality of frame fixing assemblies arranged on the conveying assembly, wherein the handlebar fixing assemblies and the frame fixing assemblies are arranged at intervals. Each handlebar fixing assembly corresponds to one frame fixing assembly, the handlebar fixing assemblies can fix the handlebars before being assembled with the frames, and the frame fixing assemblies can fix the frames before and after being assembled with the handlebars; the handlebar assembled with the frame can be placed between the handlebar fixing assembly and the frame fixing assembly, and the handlebar fixing assembly is matched with the frame fixing assembly to fix the handlebar assembled with the frame. According to the conveying device, not only can the stability of the handlebar and the frame in the transportation process in the two states before and after assembly be ensured, but also the time of waiting for a special fixing assembly for fixing the assembled handlebar and frame after an operator assembles the handlebar and the frame is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present utility model relate to the technical field of bicycle assembly, and more particularly, to a conveying device for bicycle assembly. Background Art

[0002] In the bicycle manufacturing industry, assembling the handlebars and frame is a crucial step in building a complete bicycle, directly impacting the bicycle's handling, stability, and safety. On current bicycle production lines, conveyors serve as the arteries of efficient production, carrying the heavy responsibility of smoothly transitioning bicycle components from one process to the next. During the bicycle assembly process, operators must assemble the handlebars and frame, which are fixed to the conveyor, while simultaneously transporting the components. Existing conveyors utilize multiple sets of different fixing components to secure the handlebars and frame in different states before and after assembly (separate structures before assembly, integrated structures after assembly). These conveyors require operators with extensive assembly experience to promptly complete the assembly of the handlebars and frame and place them on the corresponding fixing components. However, assembly experience varies widely among operators, and inexperienced workers may experience delays in determining when assembly is complete or in quickly placing the finished product on the correct fixing components. These subtle differences accumulate in large-scale production, ultimately leading to a decline in assembly efficiency on bicycle production lines. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve one or more of the technical problems mentioned above, the present invention provides a conveying device for bicycle assembly, which can not only ensure the smooth transportation of the handlebars and the frame in both the pre-assembly and post-assembly states, but also save the operator's time waiting for the special fixing components for fixing the assembled handlebars and the frame after assembling the handlebars and the frame, thereby significantly improving the efficiency and smoothness of the bicycle assembly operation.

[0004] The present invention provides a conveying device for assembling a bicycle, wherein the bicycle comprises a frame and a handlebar that can be assembled into the bicycle, and the conveying device comprises:

[0005] a conveying assembly for conveying the frame and the handlebar of the bicycle;

[0006] a plurality of handlebar fixing assemblies, each of which is disposed on the transmission assembly; and

[0007] A plurality of frame fixing assemblies, each of which is provided on the transmission assembly and spaced apart from the handlebar fixing assembly;

[0008] Among them, each handlebar fixing assembly corresponds to one frame fixing assembly, the handlebar fixing assembly can fix the handlebar before being assembled with the frame, the frame fixing assembly can fix the frame before and after being assembled with the handlebar, after being assembled with the frame, the handlebar can be placed between the handlebar fixing assembly and the frame fixing assembly, and the handlebar fixing assembly cooperates with the frame fixing assembly to fix the handlebar after being assembled with the frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the handlebar fixing assembly includes a fixing plate arranged on the conveying assembly, and at least two handlebar fixing parts arranged on both sides of the fixing plate along the conveying direction of the conveying assembly and capable of supporting the handlebar before being assembled with the frame.

[0010] Furthermore, a gap formed between at least two of the handlebar fixing members can be used for inserting the assembled handlebar, and the handlebar fixing member includes a support rod portion connected to the fixing plate and used to abut against the handlebar inserted into the gap.

[0011] Furthermore, the handlebar fixing member further includes a supporting portion connected to the support rod portion, and the supporting portion is U-shaped or V-shaped.

[0012] Furthermore, the supporting portion is made of latex material or rubber material, and the supporting rod portion is made of metal material or alloy material.

[0013] Furthermore, the frame includes a front tube for mounting a handlebar and a middle tube connected to the front tube, the frame fixing assembly fixes the frame by fixing the middle tube, and the distance between the handlebar fixing assembly and the frame fixing assembly is less than the sum of the distance between the grip end of the handlebar and the connection point of the front tube after assembly and the distance between the front tube and the middle tube.

[0014] Furthermore, the frame fixing assembly includes a support seat provided on the transmission assembly and capable of abutting against the pipe opening of the middle tube, and an insertion rod provided on the support seat and used to be inserted into the middle tube to fix the frame.

[0015] Furthermore, the frame fixing assembly also includes a buffer sleeve wrapped around the support seat and the insertion rod.

[0016] Furthermore, the buffer sleeve is made of latex material or rubber material.

[0017] Furthermore, the transmission assembly includes a frame, at least two gears arranged on the frame, a motor arranged on the frame and used to drive the gears, a chain arranged between the at least two gears, and a plurality of connecting plates arranged on the chain and used to install the handlebar fixing assembly and the frame fixing assembly. The motor drives the gears to rotate to drive the connecting plates fixed on the chain to move.

[0018] During the transfer of the handlebars and frame, the handlebars are first placed on the handlebar fixing assembly to secure them before assembly. The frame is then placed on the frame fixing assembly to secure it. When the handlebars need to be assembled onto the frame, the operator removes the handlebars from the handlebar fixing assembly and assembles them onto the frame. During this process, the frame remains secured by the frame fixing assembly.

[0019] The present embodiment provides a conveying device for bicycle assembly, wherein the handlebar fixing assembly and the frame fixing assembly are capable of not only fixing the unassembled handlebar to the frame, but also placing the assembled handlebar between the spaced handlebar fixing assembly and the frame fixing assembly, and then cooperating with the handlebar fixing assembly and the frame fixing assembly to fix the assembled handlebar to the frame. This conveying device not only ensures the smooth transportation of the handlebar and frame before and after assembly, but also facilitates the operator to place the assembled handlebar and frame between any set of handlebar fixing assemblies and the frame fixing assembly, greatly optimizing the operation process, saving the operator time waiting for the dedicated fixing assembly for fixing the assembled handlebar and frame after assembling the handlebar and frame, and significantly improving the efficiency and smoothness of bicycle assembly operations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The above and other objects, features and advantages of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention will become readily understood by reading the detailed description below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the accompanying drawings, several embodiments of the present invention are shown in an exemplary and non-limiting manner, and the same or corresponding reference numerals represent the same or corresponding parts, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a conveying device for bicycle assembly provided by an embodiment of the present utility model is shown;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing the structure of the handlebar and frame of the conveying device provided by an embodiment of the present utility model before conveying for assembly is shown;

[0023] Figure 3A schematic diagram showing the structure of the handlebar and the frame after the conveying device provided by the embodiment of the utility model is conveyed and assembled;

[0024] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a transmission assembly provided by an embodiment of the present utility model is shown.

[0025] in:

[0026] 1. Transmission assembly; 11. Frame; 12. Gear; 13. Chain; 14. Connecting plate;

[0027] 2. Handlebar fixing assembly; 21. Fixing plate; 22. Handlebar fixing piece; 221. Support rod; 222. Supporting part;

[0028] 3. Frame fixing assembly; 31. Support seat; 32. Insert rod;

[0029] 100, handlebar; 101, grip end; 200, frame; 201, head tube; 202, mid tube. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present disclosure to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present disclosure. Obviously, the embodiments described are part of the embodiments of the present disclosure, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present disclosure.

[0031] Figure 1 FIG. 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of a conveying device for bicycle assembly provided by this embodiment. Figure 2 FIG1 shows a schematic structural diagram of the handlebar 100 and the frame 200 of the conveying device provided in this embodiment before being conveyed for assembly. Figure 3 FIG. 2 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the handlebar 100 and the frame 200 after the conveying device provided in this embodiment is conveyed and assembled. Figure 1-Figure 3As shown, this embodiment provides a conveying device for assembling a bicycle. The bicycle includes a frame 200 and a handlebar 100 that can be assembled into a bicycle. The conveying device includes a conveying assembly 1, multiple handlebar fixing assemblies 2, and multiple frame fixing assemblies 3. The conveying assembly 1 is used to convey the bicycle frame 200 and handlebar 100. Multiple handlebar fixing assemblies 2 are disposed on the conveying assembly 1. Multiple frame fixing assemblies 3 are disposed on the conveying assembly 1 and spaced apart from the handlebar fixing assemblies 2. Each handlebar fixing assembly 2 corresponds to a frame fixing assembly 3. The handlebar fixing assembly 2 can fix the handlebar 100 before assembly with the frame 200. The frame fixing assembly 3 can fix the frame 200 before and after assembly with the handlebar 100. After assembly with the frame 200, the handlebar 100 can be placed between the handlebar fixing assembly 2 and the frame fixing assembly 3. The handlebar fixing assembly 2 and the frame fixing assembly 3 cooperate to fix the handlebar 100 after assembly with the frame 200.

[0032] During the transfer of the handlebar 100 and the frame 200, the handlebar 100 is first placed on the handlebar fixing assembly 2 to secure the handlebar 100 prior to assembly. The frame 200 is then placed on the frame fixing assembly 3 to secure the frame 200. When the handlebar 100 needs to be assembled onto the frame 200, the operator removes the handlebar 100 from the handlebar fixing assembly 2 and assembles it onto the frame 200. During this process, the frame 200 remains secured by the frame fixing assembly 3.

[0033] The present embodiment provides a conveying device for bicycle assembly, wherein the handlebar fixing assembly 2 and the frame fixing assembly 3 are capable of not only fixing the unassembled handlebar 100 to the frame 200, but also placing the assembled handlebar 100 between the spaced handlebar fixing assembly 2 and the frame fixing assembly 3, and cooperating with the handlebar fixing assembly 2 and the frame fixing assembly 3 to fix the assembled handlebar 100 to the frame 200. The conveying device not only ensures smooth transportation of the handlebar 100 and the frame 200 before and after assembly, but also facilitates the operator to place the assembled handlebar 100 and the frame 200 between any set of the handlebar fixing assembly 2 and the frame fixing assembly 3, thereby greatly optimizing the operation process, saving the operator the time of waiting for the dedicated fixing assembly for fixing the assembled handlebar 100 and the frame 200 after assembly, and significantly improving the efficiency and smoothness of bicycle assembly.

[0034] It should be noted that, since the handlebar fixing assembly 2 and the frame fixing assembly 3 provided in this embodiment have exactly the same structure, only one set of the handlebar fixing assembly 2 and the frame fixing assembly 3 is used for illustration in the accompanying drawings.

[0035] Furthermore, the handlebar fixing assembly 2 includes a fixing plate 21 mounted on the conveyor assembly 1, and at least two handlebar fixing members 22 disposed on either side of the fixing plate 21 along the conveying direction of the conveyor assembly 1 and capable of supporting the handlebar 100 prior to assembly with the frame 200. Compared to traditional fixing methods such as clamps or screws, the handlebar fixing members 22, which utilize a supporting mechanism, not only secure the handlebar 100 prior to assembly, ensuring synchronized movement of the handlebar 100 with the conveyor assembly 1 during transmission, but also facilitate the operator's insertion and removal of the handlebar 100. This reduces the time and steps required for the operator to remove and disassemble the handlebar 100 from the handlebar fixing members 22, significantly improving the efficiency and smoothness of bicycle assembly operations.

[0036] like Figure 3 Combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the gap formed between at least two handlebar fixing members 22 allows the assembled handlebar 100 to be inserted. The handlebar fixing member 22 includes a support rod portion 221 connected to the fixing plate 21 and configured to abut against the handlebar 100 inserted into the gap. After the assembled handlebar 100 is inserted into the gap formed between the at least two handlebar fixing members 22, the position of the handlebar 100 is adjusted by rotation so that the support rod portion 221 abuts against the handlebar 100 and cooperates with the frame fixing assembly 3 to prevent the assembled handlebar 100 and frame 200 from tipping over during transport by the transport assembly 1, thereby improving the stability of the assembled handlebar 100 and frame 200 during transport by the transport assembly 1.

[0037] Preferably, the handlebar fixture 22 further includes a support portion 222 connected to the support rod portion 221. The support portion 222 is U-shaped or V-shaped. Leveraging the flared shape of the U-shaped or V-shaped portion, the portion of the support portion 222 proximal to the support rod portion 221 can abut against the handlebar 100 before assembly to secure it. The flared shape also facilitates the operator's insertion and removal of the handlebar 100. This ensures that the handlebar 100 is securely positioned on the handlebar fixture 22 and can be quickly removed when needed.

[0038] Preferably, the supporting portion 222 is made of latex or rubber material to provide good cushioning during the placement of the handlebar 100, preventing the handlebar 100 from making hard contact with the supporting portion 222, which would cause irreversible damage such as scratches to the handlebar 100, and the rubber or latex material can be reused multiple times while maintaining good cushioning function.

[0039] Preferably, the support rod portion 221 is made of metal or alloy material to provide stable support for the supporting portion 222 , thereby ensuring the structural strength of the handlebar fixing member 22 .

[0040] like Figure 3 Combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the bicycle frame 200 includes a front tube 201 for mounting the handlebar 100 and a middle tube 202 connected to the front tube 201. The frame fixing assembly 3 fixes the frame 200 by fixing the middle tube 202. The distance between the handlebar fixing assembly 2 and the frame fixing assembly 3 is less than the sum of the distance between the grip end 101 of the assembled handlebar 100 and the connection between the front tube 201 and the middle tube 202. This ensures that the assembled handlebar 100 can be smoothly inserted between the at least two handlebar fixing members 22 after rotation and adjustment, and can be supported by the support rod portions 221 of the handlebar fixing members 22.

[0041] It should be noted that the handlebar 100 provided in this embodiment is a tubular member, and the gripping ends 101 are the two end portions in the axial direction of the handlebar 100 .

[0042] Furthermore, the frame securing assembly 3 includes a support base 31 disposed on the conveying assembly 1 and capable of abutting the opening of the center tube 202, and an insertion rod 32 disposed on the support base 31 and inserted into the center tube 202 to secure the frame 200. Specifically, the center tube 202 is a hollow tubular member on the frame 200. The insertion rod 32, after passing through the center tube 202, abuts against the center tube 202, thereby preventing the frame 200 from shaking during transport, thereby securing the frame 200. Furthermore, the insertion rod 32 provides guidance for the operator when inserting the center tube 202 into the frame securing assembly 3, facilitating placement of the frame 200. The support base 31 allows the insertion rod 32 to support the frame 200 behind the center tube 202, thereby supporting the frame 200 and cooperating with the insertion rod 32 to prevent shaking during transport.

[0043] Preferably, the frame fixing assembly 3 also includes a buffer sleeve wrapped around the support seat 31 and the insertion rod 32 to prevent the outer walls of the support seat 31 and the insertion rod 32 from making hard contact with the inner wall of the middle tube 202 after the insertion rod 32 is inserted into the middle tube 202 of the frame 200, thereby avoiding irreversible damage such as scratches to the frame 200.

[0044] Preferably, the cushioning sleeve is made of latex or rubber material so that it can be reused multiple times while maintaining good cushioning function.

[0045] Figure 4 FIG. 1 shows a schematic structural diagram of the transmission component 1 provided in this embodiment. Figure 4 Combined with Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the transmission assembly 1 includes a frame 11, at least two gears 12 provided on the frame 11, a motor provided on the frame 11 and used to drive the gears 12, a chain 13 provided between the at least two gears 12, and a plurality of connecting plates 14 provided on the chain 13 and used to mount the handlebar fixing assembly 2 and the frame fixing assembly 3. The motor drives the gears 12 to rotate to drive the connecting plates 14 fixed on the chain 13 to move, thereby enabling the transmission assembly 1 to drive the handlebar fixing assembly 2 and the frame fixing assembly 3 to move. In other embodiments, the transmission assembly 1 can also be a belt conveyor, etc. This embodiment does not make specific restrictions on this. Any transmission device that can realize the transmission of the handlebar fixing assembly 2 and the frame fixing assembly 3 along a fixed direction is within the protection scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0046] In the above description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, terms such as "fixed," "installed," "connected," or "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, with respect to the term "connected," it can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean internal communication between two elements or an interaction between two elements. Therefore, unless otherwise expressly defined in this application, those skilled in the art can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0047] According to the above description of the present application, those skilled in the art may also understand that the terms used below, such as "upper", "inner" or "outer" and other terms indicating orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings of the present application, which are only for the purpose of facilitating the explanation of the scheme of the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than explicitly or implicitly indicating that the device or element involved must have the specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above-mentioned orientation or positional relationship terms cannot be understood or interpreted as limitations on the scheme of the present invention.

[0048] In addition, the terms "first" or "second" used in this application to refer to numbers or ordinal numbers are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as explicitly or implicitly indicating relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three or more, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0049] Although multiple embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described herein, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that such embodiments are provided by way of example only. Those skilled in the art may conceive of many modifications, changes, and alternatives without departing from the concept and spirit of the present invention. It should be understood that in practicing the present invention, various alternatives to the embodiments of the present invention described herein may be adopted. The appended claims are intended to define the scope of protection of the present invention and therefore cover equivalents or alternatives within the scope of these claims.

Claims

1. A conveying device for assembling a bicycle, wherein the bicycle comprises a frame and a handlebar that can be assembled into the bicycle, characterized in that: The transmission device comprises: a conveying assembly for conveying the frame and the handlebar of the bicycle; a plurality of handlebar fixing assemblies, each of which is disposed on the transmission assembly; and A plurality of frame fixing assemblies, each of which is provided on the transmission assembly and spaced apart from the handlebar fixing assembly; Among them, each handlebar fixing assembly corresponds to one frame fixing assembly, the handlebar fixing assembly can fix the handlebar before being assembled with the frame, the frame fixing assembly can fix the frame before and after being assembled with the handlebar, the handlebar after being assembled with the frame can be placed between the handlebar fixing assembly and the frame fixing assembly, and the handlebar fixing assembly cooperates with the frame fixing assembly to fix the handlebar after being assembled with the frame.

2. The conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that The handlebar fixing assembly includes a fixing plate arranged on the conveying assembly, and at least two handlebar fixing parts arranged on both sides of the fixing plate along the conveying direction of the conveying assembly and capable of supporting the handlebar before being assembled with the frame.

3. The conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that The gap formed between at least two of the handlebar fixing members can be used for inserting the assembled handlebar, and the handlebar fixing member includes a support rod portion connected to the fixing plate and used to abut against the handlebar inserted into the gap.

4. The conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that The handlebar fixing member further includes a supporting portion connected to the support rod portion, and the supporting portion is U-shaped or V-shaped.

5. The conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that The supporting portion is made of latex material or rubber material, and the supporting rod portion is made of metal material or alloy material.

6. The conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The bicycle frame includes a front tube for mounting a handlebar and a middle tube connected to the front tube. The frame fixing assembly fixes the frame by fixing the middle tube. The distance between the handlebar fixing assembly and the frame fixing assembly is less than the sum of the distance between the grip end of the handlebar and the connection point of the front tube after assembly and the distance between the front tube and the middle tube.

7. The conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that The frame fixing assembly includes a support seat provided on the transmission assembly and capable of abutting against the pipe opening of the middle tube, and an insertion rod provided on the support seat and used for inserting into the middle tube to fix the frame.

8. The conveying device according to claim 7, characterized in that The frame fixing assembly further includes a buffer sleeve wrapped around the support seat and the insertion rod.

9. The conveying device according to claim 8, characterized in that The buffer sleeve is made of latex material or rubber material.

10. The conveying device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The transmission assembly includes a frame, at least two gears arranged on the frame, a motor arranged on the frame and used to drive the gears, a chain arranged between the at least two gears, and a plurality of connecting plates arranged on the chain and used to install the handlebar fixing assembly and the frame fixing assembly. The motor drives the gears to rotate to drive the connecting plates fixed on the chain to move.

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