Bicycle basket and bicycle

By introducing lifting and adjustment mechanisms into the bicycle basket, the problem of poor light collection effect of shared bicycle solar panels in the parked state is solved, and efficient power supply and stability of solar panels are achieved.

CN223224455UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-15HEFEI SONGGUO ZHIZAO INTELLIGENT CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422390723.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-29
Publication Date
2025-08-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-29

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Technical Problem

The solar panels of existing shared bicycles have poor light collection effect when parked, which affects the stability of power supply.

Method used

A bicycle basket is designed, including a lifting mechanism and an adjustment mechanism. The lifting mechanism drives the solar panel to rise or fall in the basket body, and the adjustment mechanism adjusts the orientation of the solar panel to maximize the reception of sunlight.

Benefits of technology

It improves the light collection effect of solar panels in the parked state, enhances the reliability and stability of power supply, and reduces the frequency of operation and maintenance.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of shared bicycles, in particular to a bicycle basket and a bicycle. The solar panel is arranged in the basket body; the lifting mechanism is arranged at the bottom of the basket body; the adjusting mechanism is connected with the solar panel; the lifting mechanism comprises a driving part, the adjusting mechanism comprises a transmission part, the driving part is connected with the transmission part, and the lifting mechanism can drive the adjusting mechanism to drive the position of the solar panel to change. According to the bicycle basket, when a shared bicycle runs, the solar panel can be stored at the bottom of the basket body, normal use of the basket body is not affected, when the bicycle is in a parking state, the solar panel is automatically lifted by means of the lifting mechanism, meanwhile, the orientation is adjusted by means of the adjusting mechanism, it is ensured that the bicycle basket receives sun irradiation in the maximum area, and the service life of the bicycle basket is prolonged. The solar energy absorption effect of the solar panel is improved, so that the reliability of the solar panel for providing electric energy for the shared bicycle is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of shared vehicles, and in particular to a bicycle basket and a bicycle. Background Art

[0002] At present, with the development of differentiated social needs and the development of the sharing economy, shared travel tools are becoming more and more widely used, such as shared bicycles, self-driving shared cars, etc., which provide users with a more convenient way of travel. When users need to use shared bicycles, they usually use smart locks to open shared bicycles.

[0003] Two-wheeled bicycles are the most easily managed and dispatched shared transportation vehicles, with widespread popularity and large numbers. Typically, shared bicycles include smart locks and solar panels that provide power to the smart locks. The solar panels can provide long-term, effective electricity for the smart locks. To facilitate use and increase the area of the solar panels that collect sunlight, they are usually placed at the bottom of the bicycle basket. However, when the shared bicycles are parked, the solar panels are less effective in collecting sunlight, resulting in poor reliability in providing electricity to the shared bicycles. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present application is to provide a bicycle basket and a bicycle, so as to solve, to a certain extent, the technical problem in the prior art that the existing solar panels used for bicycles have poor light collection effect and affect the stability of power supply.

[0005] The present application provides a bicycle basket, comprising:

[0006] Basket body;

[0007] A solar panel, the solar panel being disposed in the basket body;

[0008] A lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism being arranged at the bottom of the basket body;

[0009] an adjusting mechanism connected to the solar panel;

[0010] The lifting mechanism includes a driving part, and the adjusting mechanism includes a transmission part. The driving part is connected to the transmission part. The lifting mechanism can drive the adjusting mechanism to drive the solar panel to change its position.

[0011] In the above technical solution, further, the lifting mechanism includes:

[0012] A fixing seat, the fixing seat being arranged at the bottom of the basket body;

[0013] a fixing rod connected to the fixing seat;

[0014] A lifting rod is connected to the fixed rod and can be raised or lowered relative to the fixed rod; at least a portion of the lifting rod extends into the vehicle basket body.

[0015] In any of the above technical solutions, further, the lifting mechanism further includes:

[0016] A connecting member, the connecting member is provided with a clamping portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portion is connected to the clamping portion; the clamping portion is connected to the lifting rod;

[0017] The first driving member is provided with the driving portion, the driving portion is connected to the connecting portion, and the first driving member can drive the connecting member to rotate.

[0018] In any of the above technical solutions, further, the fixing rod is provided with a first limiting ring, the lifting rod is provided with a second limiting ring, and the clamping portion is located between the first limiting ring and the second limiting ring.

[0019] In any of the above technical solutions, further, the adjustment mechanism includes a second driving member, the second driving member is provided with the transmission part; the lifting rod is provided with a transmission connection part, and the transmission part is connected to the transmission connection part.

[0020] In any of the above technical solutions, further, the bicycle basket further includes:

[0021] A photoresistor, the photoresistor being arranged on the solar panel;

[0022] A connector is provided, and the photoresistor, the first driving component and the second driving component are respectively connected to the connector.

[0023] In any of the above technical solutions, further, the solar panel includes a light-absorbing surface and a connecting surface, and the adjustment mechanism is connected to the connecting surface.

[0024] In any of the above technical solutions, further, a first matching portion is provided at the edge of the connecting surface; a supporting portion is provided inside the basket body, and the supporting portion is provided with a second matching portion that can be adapted to connect with the first matching portion.

[0025] In any of the above technical solutions, further, the solar panel is a rectangular panel, and a counterweight is provided on one side of the rectangular panel.

[0026] The present application also provides a bicycle, comprising a bicycle basket as described in any of the above technical solutions, and thus having all the beneficial technical effects of the bicycle basket, which will not be described in detail here.

[0027] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0028] The bicycle basket provided in the present application includes: a basket body; a solar panel, which is arranged in the basket body; a lifting mechanism, which is arranged at the bottom of the basket body; an adjustment mechanism, which is connected to the solar panel; the lifting mechanism includes a driving part, and the adjustment mechanism includes a transmission part, which is connected to the transmission part. The lifting mechanism can drive the adjustment mechanism to drive the solar panel to change its position.

[0029] The bicycle basket provided in the present application has a solar panel that is stored at the bottom of the basket body when the shared bicycle is in motion, which does not affect the normal use of the basket body. When the vehicle is parked, the solar panel is automatically raised with the help of a lifting mechanism, and its direction is adjusted with the help of an adjustment mechanism to ensure that the maximum area receives sunlight, thereby improving the solar panel's ability to absorb solar energy and thus improving the reliability of the solar panel in providing electricity to the shared bicycle.

[0030] The bicycle provided in the present application includes the bicycle basket described above. Therefore, the bicycle's smart lock can be powered by the bicycle basket. By adjusting the position of the solar panel relative to the sun, the solar panel's light absorption efficiency is improved, thereby enhancing the reliability of power supply to the smart lock and reducing the frequency of operation and maintenance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0032] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a bicycle basket provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a bicycle basket body provided in an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of a bicycle basket provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0035] Reference numerals:

[0036] 1-basket body, 101-support part, 102-second matching part, 103-through hole, 2-solar panel, 201-light-absorbing surface, 3-lifting mechanism, 301-fixing seat, 302-fixing rod, 3021-first limiting ring, 303-lifting rod, 3031-second limiting ring, 3032-transmission connection part, 304-connecting part, 3041-clamping part, 3042-connecting part, 305-first driving part, 4-adjusting mechanism, 401-second driving part, 402-transmission part, 5-photoresistor, 6-connector. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The technical solution of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments.

[0038] The components of the embodiments of the present application generally described and shown in the drawings herein may be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application.

[0039] Based on the embodiments in this application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative work shall fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0040] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this application and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections or electrical connections; direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0042] Refer to the following Figures 1 to 3 The bicycle basket and the bicycle according to the embodiments of the present application are described.

[0043] See also Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an embodiment of the present application provides a bicycle basket, which is particularly suitable for shared bicycles. The bicycle basket includes a basket body 1, a solar panel 2, a lifting mechanism 3, and an adjustment mechanism 4. The lifting mechanism 3 and the adjustment mechanism 4 are both arranged at the bottom of the basket body 1. The solar panel 2 is arranged in the basket body 1. The adjustment mechanism 4 is connected to the solar panel 2. The lifting mechanism 3 is in transmission connection with the adjustment mechanism 4. The lifting mechanism 3 can drive the solar panel 2 to rise or fall. The adjustment mechanism 4 can rotate the solar panel 2, thereby adjusting the relative position of the solar energy relative to the basket body and the sun in two dimensions: height and angle. When a bicycle using the bicycle basket is parked, the position of the solar panel 2 relative to the sun can be adjusted so that the solar panel 2 is set toward the sun, thereby improving the light collection effect of the solar panel 2 and enhancing the power supply stability and reliability of the solar panel 2.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present application, the lifting mechanism 3 includes:

[0045] The fixing seat 301 is provided at the bottom of the basket body 1;

[0046] A fixing rod 302 connected to the fixing base 301;

[0047] The lifting rod 303 is connected to the fixed rod 302 and can rise or fall relative to the fixed rod 302 ; at least a portion of the lifting rod 303 extends into the basket body 1 .

[0048] In one embodiment of the present application, the lifting mechanism 3 further includes:

[0049] The connecting member 304 includes a clamping portion 3041 and a connecting portion 3042 , wherein the connecting portion 3042 is connected to the clamping portion 3041 ; the clamping portion 3041 is connected to the lifting rod 303 ;

[0050] The first driving member 305 is provided with a driving portion, and the driving portion is connected to the connecting portion 3042. The first driving member 305 can drive the connecting member 304 to rotate.

[0051] In one embodiment of the present application, the fixing rod 302 is provided with a first limiting ring 3021 , the lifting rod 303 is provided with a second limiting ring 3031 , and the clamping portion 3041 is located between the first limiting ring 3021 and the second limiting ring 3031 .

[0052] In this embodiment, the lifting mechanism 3 specifically includes a fixing base 301, a fixing rod 302, and a lifting rod 303. The fixing base 301 is disposed on the outer wall of the bottom plate of the basket body. One end of the fixing rod 302 is connected to the fixing base 301, and the other end of the fixing rod 302 is plugged into the lifting rod 303. The lifting rod 303 can extend from the fixing rod 302 to rise, or can be lowered relative to the fixing rod 302. The bottom plate of the basket body is provided with a through hole 103, and the fixing rod 302 is inserted into the through hole 103, so that at least a portion of the fixing rod 302 and the lifting rod 303 can extend into the basket body to connect with the solar panel 2.

[0053] Furthermore, the fixed rod 302 is provided with a first limiting ring 3021. Preferably, the first limiting ring 3021 is arranged at one end of the fixed rod 302 close to the lifting rod 303, the diameter of the first limiting ring 3021 is larger than the diameter of the fixed rod 302, and the first limiting ring 3021 is coaxially arranged with the fixed rod 302; the lifting rod 303 is provided with a second limiting ring 3031, the diameter of the second limiting ring 3031 is larger than the diameter of the lifting rod 303, and the second limiting ring 3031 is coaxially arranged with the lifting rod 303, so that the second limiting ring 3031 is arranged parallel to the first limiting ring 3021, and a clamping space is formed between the first limiting ring 3021 and the second limiting ring 3031.

[0054] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism 3 also includes a connecting member 304 and a first driving member 305, wherein the connecting member 304 includes a clamping portion 3041 and a connecting portion 3042, wherein the clamping portion 3041 is plate-shaped or sheet-shaped, and the clamping portion 3041 is provided with a clamping interface, the shape of the clamping interface is adapted to the shape of the lifting rod 303, so that the clamping interface can be arranged around part of the side wall of the lifting rod 303, and the clamping portion 3041 will not be completely stuck with the lifting rod 303. The connecting portion 3042 is rod-shaped, and one end of the connecting portion 3042 is connected to the clamping portion 3041. Preferably, the connecting portion 3042 and the clamping portion 3041 have an integral structure, and the other end of the connecting portion 3042 is connected to the driving portion of the first driving member 305. The first driving member 305 is specifically a rotary motor, and the driving portion is the driving shaft of the rotary motor. The driving shaft axis of the first driving member 305 extends in the horizontal direction. When the first driving member 305 is started, the connecting portion 3042 can use the end connected to the driving portion as a pivot axis to drive the clamping portion 3041 to rotate to a certain extent. Under the limit stop action of the second limit ring 3031, the clamping portion 3041 can drive the lifting rod 303 to rise relative to the fixed rod 302, thereby driving the solar panel 2 to rise in the basket body. When the first driving member 305 rotates in the opposite direction, it can drive the solar panel 2 to descend. It should be noted that the first driving member 305 does not need to rotate the connecting member 304 continuously for several turns. The connecting member 304 can be swung upward or downward to achieve the rise or fall of the lifting rod 303 relative to the fixed rod 302. The start and stop of the first driving member 305 can be manually controlled.

[0055] In one embodiment of the present application, the adjustment mechanism 4 includes a second driving member 401 , which is provided with a transmission portion 402 ; the lifting rod 303 is provided with a transmission connection portion 3032 , and the transmission portion 402 is connected to the transmission connection portion 3032 .

[0056] In this embodiment, the second driving member 401 can be specifically a rotating motor, and the transmission part 402 is specifically a first gear arranged on the output shaft of the second driving member 401. Preferably, the axis of the output shaft of the second driving member 401 and the axis of the first gear extend in the vertical direction.

[0057] The transmission connection part 3032 is arranged on the outer wall surface of the lifting rod 303. The transmission connection part 3032 is specifically a second gear that can be adapted to engage with the first gear. When the second driving member 401 is started, the transmission part 402 can drive the transmission connection part 3032 to rotate. At this time, the lifting rod 303 rotates relative to the fixed rod 302, thereby driving the solar panel 2 to rotate, thereby adjusting the angle of the solar panel 2 relative to the sun.

[0058] It should be noted that the start and stop of the second driving member 401 can be manually operated.

[0059] In one embodiment of the present application, the bicycle basket further comprises:

[0060] A photoresistor 5 is provided on the solar panel 2;

[0061] The connector 6 , the photoresistor 5 , the first driving member 305 and the second driving member 401 are respectively connected to the connector 6 .

[0062] In this embodiment, the photoresistor 5 is used for photosensitivity recognition and detecting the position of the sun relative to the bicycle basket. The photoresistor 5 is electrically connected to the connector 6. The connector 6 is specifically a controller commonly used in the prior art for use with the photoresistor 5. Preferably, the bicycle basket is particularly suitable for shared bicycles. The connector 6 is provided on the smart lock of the shared bicycle and is electrically connected to the controller of the smart lock, or the connector 6 is integrated into the controller of the smart lock, so that the smart lock can be linked with the photoresistor 5. When the user closes the smart lock, the photoresistor 5 starts working.

[0063] Furthermore, the first driving member 305 and the second driving member 401 are electrically connected to the connector 6 respectively. After the photoresistor 5 detects the signal, it is transmitted to the connector 6. The connector 6 controls the first driving member 305 and the second driving member 401 to start in sequence, thereby causing the solar panel 2 to rise in height at one end and rotate, so as to increase the illuminated area of the solar panel 2.

[0064] It should be noted that the working process of the smart lock and the power supply process of the solar panel 2 for the smart lock are existing mature technologies and are not the key protection content of this application. Those skilled in the art can fully understand them and will not be elaborated on here.

[0065] In one embodiment of the present application, the solar panel 2 is a rectangular panel, and a counterweight is provided on one side of the rectangular panel.

[0066] In one embodiment of the present application, the solar panel 2 includes a light absorbing surface 201 and a connecting surface, and the adjusting mechanism 4 is connected to the connecting surface.

[0067] In this embodiment, preferably, the solar panel 2 is a rectangular panel, and mounting grooves are provided on the sides of the solar panel 2. Preferably, the number of the mounting grooves is at least two, and all the mounting grooves are distributed on the left and right sides of the solar panel 2 in the raised state, so that light detection can be performed more comprehensively, and the rotation direction and rotation angle of the solar panel 2 can be measured thereby.

[0068] The solar panel 2 includes a light absorbing surface 201 and a connecting surface. The light absorbing surface 201 is arranged upward and the connecting surface is arranged downward. The lifting rod 303 is connected to the connecting surface. Preferably, the lifting rod 303 is hinged to the center position of the connecting surface.

[0069] More preferably, a counterweight is provided on the bottom edge of the solar panel 2 in the raised state, so that after the solar panel is raised and separated from the support of the bottom plate of the basket body, it tilts under the action of the counterweight, thereby more conveniently receiving sunlight.

[0070] In one embodiment of the present application, a first matching portion is provided on the edge of the connecting surface; a supporting portion 101 is provided inside the basket body, and the supporting portion 101 is provided with a second matching portion 102 that can be adapted to connect with the first matching portion.

[0071] In this embodiment, the support portion 101 has an annular structure and is disposed along the inner sidewall of the basket body along its circumference. The portion of the basket body at the support portion 101 reduces the inner diameter of the basket body, allowing the solar panel 2 to be mounted on the support portion 101. This reduces the circumference of the solar panel 2 from that of the basket body, preventing interference with the inner wall of the basket body during rotation. Furthermore, the space between the support portion 101 and the bottom plate of the basket body provides mounting space for the fixing rod 302 and the lifting rod 303.

[0072] Furthermore, a first matching portion is provided on the edge of the connection surface of the solar panel 2. The first matching portion is specifically a groove provided on the connection surface. There are multiple first matching portions, and the multiple first matching portions are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the connection surface; the support portion 101 is provided with multiple second matching portions 102. The second matching portions 102 are specifically protrusions provided on the support portion 101. The shape of the second matching portions 102 is adapted to the shape of the first matching portions. The number of the second matching portions 102 is the same as the number of the first matching portions and is arranged one-to-one. This facilitates the solar panel 2 to maintain a flat state when stored at the bottom of the basket body, and facilitates the prevention of objects. At the same time, the solar panel 2 is made of wear-resistant, light and relatively cheap material, and will not be scratched by placing objects, thereby affecting the use effect, nor will it be too heavy to affect the center of gravity of the vehicle, thereby affecting riding, and also reduces the overall cost.

[0073] To sum up, in the bicycle basket provided by the present application, the solar panel 2 will be stored at the bottom of the basket body when the shared bicycle is traveling, which will not affect the normal use of the basket body. When the vehicle is parked, the solar panel 2 is automatically raised with the help of the lifting mechanism 3, and the direction is adjusted with the help of the adjustment mechanism 4 to ensure that the maximum area receives sunlight, thereby improving the effect of the solar panel 2 in absorbing solar energy, thereby improving the reliability of the solar panel 2 in providing electricity to the shared bicycle.

[0074] An embodiment of the present application further provides a bicycle comprising the bicycle basket described in any of the above embodiments, and thus having all the beneficial technical effects of the bicycle basket, which will not be described in detail herein.

[0075] It should be noted that this bicycle is specifically a shared bicycle.

[0076] The bicycle provided in this application can power the smart lock of the bicycle through the above-mentioned bicycle basket. By adjusting the position of the solar panel 2 relative to the sun, the light absorption efficiency of the solar panel 2 is improved, thereby enhancing the reliability of power supply to the smart lock and reducing the frequency of operation and maintenance.

[0077] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, rather than to limit them. Although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some or all of the technical features therein. These modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A bicycle basket, characterized in that: include: Basket body; A solar panel, the solar panel being disposed in the basket body; A lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism being arranged at the bottom of the basket body; an adjusting mechanism connected to the solar panel; The lifting mechanism includes a driving part, and the adjusting mechanism includes a transmission part. The driving part is connected to the transmission part. The lifting mechanism can drive the adjusting mechanism to drive the solar panel to change its position.

2. The bicycle basket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism comprises: A fixing seat, the fixing seat being arranged at the bottom of the basket body; a fixing rod connected to the fixing seat; A lifting rod is connected to the fixed rod and can be raised or lowered relative to the fixed rod; at least a portion of the lifting rod extends into the vehicle basket body.

3. The bicycle basket according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism further comprises: A connecting member, the connecting member is provided with a clamping portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portion is connected to the clamping portion; the clamping portion is connected to the lifting rod; The first driving member is provided with the driving portion, the driving portion is connected to the connecting portion, and the first driving member can drive the connecting member to rotate.

4. The bicycle basket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing rod is provided with a first limiting ring, the lifting rod is provided with a second limiting ring, and the clamping portion is located between the first limiting ring and the second limiting ring.

5. The bicycle basket according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjusting mechanism includes a second driving member, and the second driving member is provided with the transmission part; the lifting rod is provided with a transmission connection part, and the transmission part is connected to the transmission connection part.

6. The bicycle basket according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bicycle basket further comprises: A photoresistor, the photoresistor being arranged on the solar panel; A connector is provided, and the photoresistor, the first driving component and the second driving component are respectively connected to the connector.

7. The bicycle basket according to claim 1, characterized in that: The solar panel comprises a light absorbing surface and a connecting surface, and the adjusting mechanism is connected to the connecting surface.

8. The bicycle basket according to claim 7, characterized in that: A first matching portion is provided at the edge of the connecting surface; a supporting portion is provided inside the basket body, and the supporting portion is provided with a second matching portion that can be adapted to connect with the first matching portion.

9. The bicycle basket according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The solar panel is a rectangular panel, and a counterweight is provided on one side of the rectangular panel.

10. A bicycle, characterized in that: A bicycle basket comprising the bicycle basket according to any one of claims 1 to 9.