Bicycle front fork bowl set with damping
The design, which combines an outer ring, a support ring, a bottom block, a slot, and a locking block, solves the problem of front-mounted installation on bicycles, enabling rapid installation of the protective cover, resolving the cumbersome installation issues in existing technologies, and improving installation efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423302766.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
The installation of existing protective covers for bicycle fork headsets is cumbersome, making quick and inconvenient installation difficult.
The protective cover is quickly installed by combining an outer ring, a support ring, a base block, a slot, a locking block, a movable ring, and a stop post, and by using a slider and a plug rod.
The installation process of the protective cover is simplified, the installation efficiency is improved, and the protective cover can be quickly fixed to the outside of the fork headset to provide effective protection.
Smart Images

Figure CN223736184U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of front fork headsets, specifically a damped bicycle front fork headset. Background Technology
[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, they are paying more and more attention to their health. More and more people are choosing to exercise by cycling in their spare time. A crucial component of any bicycle is the headset. According to patent document CN116279954B, entitled "A Damped Bicycle Fork Headset," it includes a movable sleeve. A connecting rod is rotatably mounted at the lower end of the movable sleeve. The movable sleeve is fixedly welded to the upper front end of the connecting rod. Connecting bent rods are fixedly welded to both sides of the lower end of the connecting rod. Damping pins are connected to both sides of the lower end of the connecting bent rod. A mating disc mechanism is fixedly welded to all four sides of the upper and lower sides of the movable sleeve. A protective cover is fitted around one end of the mating disc mechanism, and an inner cavity is fixedly provided inside the protective cover. Fork headsets are fixedly connected to both ends of the upper end of the movable sleeve. A damping pin is fixedly mounted on the end face of both ends of the movable sleeve. The device has four mating blocks. A pressing and positioning mechanism is fitted onto the outer end face of the fork headset. A mating groove is vertically fixed onto the outer end face of each mating block. The pressing and positioning mechanism includes a pressing plate, which is a semi-circular structure. Vertical insertion plates are fixedly welded to both sides of the lower end of the pressing plate, and a horizontal insertion plate is fixedly welded to the lower end of the pressing plate. The vertical insertion plates are vertically fitted into the mating groove. One end of the mating groove has a horizontal through-hole for the horizontal insertion plate to be inserted. Connectors are provided at both the upper and lower ends of the mating blocks and the vertical insertion plates. Each connector includes a hexagonal plate. An external protrusion is vertically fixedly welded to the middle of the end face of the hexagonal plate. An external straight groove is vertically through-hole on the end face of the external protrusion. An external circular groove is fixedly provided at the center of the end face of the hexagonal plate. Elastic bracket mechanisms are provided on both sides of the hexagonal plate, and an elastic ring plate mechanism is provided on the inner end of the hexagonal plate. However, the following defects still exist:
[0003] It uses a series of structures to install the protective cover on the outside of the fork headset, which makes the operation more cumbersome and inconvenient for quick installation of the protective cover. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the above situation and to overcome the defects of the prior art, this utility model provides a damped bicycle fork headset, which effectively solves the problem of the inconvenience of quickly installing a protective cover to protect the fork headset.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a damped bicycle fork headset, including a movable sleeve, a fork headset structure at the top of the movable sleeve, a protective cover on the outside of the movable sleeve, the fork headset structure located inside the protective cover, a fixing mechanism between the protective cover and the movable sleeve, a straight rod at the bottom of the movable sleeve, a connecting post fixedly connected to the outside of the straight rod, a bent rod at the bottom of the straight rod, and damping posts at both ends of the bent rod;
[0006] The fixing mechanism includes an outer ring fixed to the outside of the movable sleeve, a support ring at the top of the outer ring, a protective cover fixed to the top of the support ring, two bottom blocks symmetrically fixed to the bottom of the support ring, and slots on the sides of the two bottom blocks that are close to each other. A bottom ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer ring and fixed to the outside of the movable sleeve. A movable ring is movably installed on the outside of the bottom ring, and two locking blocks are symmetrically fixed to the outside of the movable ring. The two locking blocks are inserted into the two slots respectively.
[0007] Preferably, the top of the outer ring is symmetrically fixedly connected to two positioning posts, and the support ring is sleeved on the outside of the two positioning posts.
[0008] Preferably, the outer side of the bottom ring is provided with an annular groove, and the movable ring is rotatably connected to the bottom ring through the annular groove.
[0009] Preferably, an abutment block is fixedly connected to the outer side of the movable ring, and an abutment post is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer ring, with the abutment block abutting against the abutment post.
[0010] Preferably, a slider is movably sleeved on the outer side of the abutting post, a plug rod is fixedly connected to the top of the slider, and a plug hole is provided at the bottom of the abutting block, into which the plug rod is inserted.
[0011] Preferably, a screw is rotatably connected to the bottom of the bottom ring, a drive shaft is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the screw, a turntable is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the drive shaft, a base plate is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the abutment post, the drive shaft passes through the base plate and is rotatably connected to the base plate, a threaded sleeve is threaded onto the outer side of the screw, and a slider is fixed to the outer side of the threaded sleeve.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] 1. This utility model facilitates the placement of the protective cover through the cooperation between the outer ring and the support ring, as well as the positioning post and the bottom block. The cooperation between the bottom ring and the movable ring, as well as the locking block and the locking groove, can limit the two bottom blocks. When the slider slides upward along the abutment post, the insertion rod can be inserted into the insertion hole, which facilitates fixing the position of the two locking blocks, thereby facilitating the quick installation of the protective cover on the outside of the front fork headset structure.
[0014] 2. This new type of device facilitates the sliding of the slider along the abutment post to allow the insertion rod to be inserted into the insertion hole through the cooperation between the turntable, the drive shaft, the screw, and the screw sleeve. Attached Figure Description
[0015] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.
[0016] In the attached diagram:
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the damped bicycle fork headset structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the protective cover of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing mechanism of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of the outer ring and support ring of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom ring structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the disassembled structure of the bottom ring and the movable ring of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the abutment column structure of this utility model.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Movable sleeve; 2. Fixing mechanism; 201. Outer ring; 202. Bottom block; 203. Bottom ring; 204. Support ring; 205. Positioning pin; 206. Slot; 207. Locking block; 208. Movable ring; 209. Abutment pin; 2010. Abutment block; 2011. Annular groove; 2012. Insertion hole; 2013. Insert rod; 2014. Screw sleeve; 2015. Screw; 2016. Turntable; 2017. Drive shaft; 2018. Base plate; 2019. Slider; 3. Front fork headset structure; 4. Protective cover; 5. Straight rod; 6. Bent rod; 7. Damping pin; 8. Connecting pin. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0026] Example 1, by Figure 1-2 This utility model relates to a damped bicycle fork headset, including a movable sleeve 1. The top of the movable sleeve 1 is provided with a fork headset structure 3. A protective cover 4 is provided on the outside of the movable sleeve 1. The fork headset structure 3 is located inside the protective cover 4. By setting the protective cover 4 to protect the fork headset structure 3, the fork headset structure 3 is not subject to rainwater corrosion, thus preventing the fork headset structure 3 from rusting and becoming unusable. A fixing mechanism 2 is provided between the protective cover 4 and the movable sleeve 1. A straight rod 5 is provided at the bottom of the movable sleeve 1. A connecting post 8 is fixedly connected to the outside of the straight rod 5. A bent rod 6 is provided at the bottom of the straight rod 5. Both ends of the bent rod 6 are provided with damping posts 7. The damping posts 7 can be rotatably connected to the bicycle wheel axle, so the overall damping posts 7 have a buffering effect.
[0027] Specifically, by Figure 3-7 The fixing mechanism 2 includes an outer ring 201 fixed to the outside of the movable sleeve 1. A support ring 204 is provided at the top of the outer ring 201. A protective cover 4 is fixed to the top of the support ring 204. Two bottom blocks 202 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the bottom of the support ring 204. Each bottom block 202 has a slot 206 on its side closest to each other. A bottom ring 203 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer ring 201 and is fixed to the outside of the movable sleeve 1. A movable ring 208 is movably installed on the outside of the bottom ring 203. Two locking blocks 207 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the outside of the movable ring 208, and the two locking blocks 207 are respectively inserted into the two slots 206. The top of the outer ring 201... Two positioning posts 205 are symmetrically fixedly connected. A support ring 204 is sleeved on the outside of the two positioning posts 205. An annular groove 2011 is provided on the outside of the bottom ring 203. A movable ring 208 is rotatably connected to the bottom ring 203 through the annular groove 2011. An abutment block 2010 is fixedly connected to the outside of the movable ring 208. An abutment post 209 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer ring 201. The abutment block 2010 abuts against the abutment post 209. A slider 2019 is movably sleeved on the outside of the abutment post 209. An insertion rod 2013 is fixedly connected to the top of the slider 2019. An insertion hole 2012 is provided at the bottom of the abutment block 2010. The insertion rod 2013 is inserted into the insertion hole 2012.
[0028] In use, first, put the protective cover 4 on the outside of the fork headset structure 3, and put the support ring 204 on the outside of the two positioning posts 205 until it is at the top of the outer ring 201. At the same time, both bottom blocks 202 penetrate the outer ring 201. Then, rotate the movable ring 208 along the annular groove 2011, driving the abutment block 2010 to rotate until it abuts against the abutment post 209. At this time, the two locking blocks 207 move into the two locking slots 206 respectively. Then, slide the slider 2019 upward along the abutment post 209, driving the insertion rod 2013 to rise until it is inserted into the insertion hole 2012. Fix the position of the movable ring 208 so that the two locking blocks 207 are fixed in the two locking slots 206 respectively. Finally, the quick installation of the protective cover 4 is completed.
[0029] Specifically, by Figure 7 As shown, a screw 2015 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the bottom ring 203, a drive shaft 2017 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the screw 2015, a turntable 2016 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the drive shaft 2017, a base plate 2018 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the abutment post 209, the drive shaft 2017 passes through the base plate 2018 and is rotatably connected to the base plate 2018, a screw sleeve 2014 is threaded onto the outer side of the screw 2015, and a slider 2019 is fixed to the outer side of the screw sleeve 2014;
[0030] In use, first rotate the turntable 2016 to drive the drive shaft 2017 to rotate, which in turn drives the screw 2015 to rotate. Then, through the screw sleeve 2014, the slider 2019 slides upward along the abutment post 209, and finally the insertion rod 2013 is quickly inserted into the insertion hole 2012.
Claims
1. A damped bicycle fork crown assembly comprising a movable sleeve (1), characterised in that: The top end of the movable sleeve (1) is provided with a front fork bowl set structure (3), the outer side of the movable sleeve (1) is provided with a protective cover (4), the front fork bowl set structure (3) is located in the inside of the protective cover (4), a fixing mechanism (2) is arranged between the protective cover (4) and the movable sleeve (1), the bottom end of the movable sleeve (1) is provided with a straight rod (5), the outer side of the straight rod (5) is fixedly connected with a connecting column (8), the bottom end of the straight rod (5) is provided with a bent rod (6), and both ends of the bent rod (6) are provided with damping columns (7). The fixing mechanism (2) comprises an outer ring (201) fixed to the outer side of the movable sleeve (1), the top of the outer ring (201) is provided with a supporting ring (204), the protective cover (4) is fixed to the top of the supporting ring (204), the bottom of the supporting ring (204) is fixedly connected with two bottom blocks (202) in a symmetrical manner, the side, close to each other, of the two bottom blocks (202) is provided with a clamping groove (206), the bottom of the outer ring (201) is fixedly connected with a bottom ring (203), the bottom ring (203) is fixed to the outer side of the movable sleeve (1), and the outer side of the bottom ring (203) movably installs an active ring (208), and the outer side of the active ring (208) is fixedly connected with two clamping blocks (207) in a symmetrical manner, and the two clamping blocks (207) are inserted into the two clamping grooves (206) respectively.
2. A damped front fork crown assembly for a bicycle as defined in claim 1, wherein: The top of the outer ring (201) is fixedly connected with two positioning columns (205) in a symmetrical manner, and the supporting ring (204) is sleeved on the outer sides of the two positioning columns (205).
3. A damped front fork crown assembly for a bicycle as defined in claim 1, wherein: The outer side of the bottom ring (203) is provided with an annular groove (2011), and the active ring (208) is rotatably connected with the bottom ring (203) through the annular groove (2011).
4. A damped front fork crown assembly for a bicycle as defined in claim 1, wherein: The outer side of the active ring (208) is fixedly connected with an abutting block (2010), the bottom of the outer ring (201) is fixedly connected with an abutting column (209), and the abutting block (2010) and the abutting column (209) are in abutment.
5. A damped bicycle fork crown assembly according to claim 4, wherein: The outer side of the abutting column (209) movably sleeves a sliding block (2019), the top of the sliding block (2019) is fixedly connected with a plug rod (2013), the bottom of the abutting block (2010) is provided with a plug hole (2012), and the plug rod (2013) is inserted into the plug hole (2012).
6. A damped bicycle fork crown assembly according to claim 1 wherein: The bottom of the bottom ring (203) is rotatably connected with a screw rod (2015), the bottom end of the screw rod (2015) is fixedly connected with a driving shaft (2017), the bottom end of the driving shaft (2017) is fixedly connected with a rotating disc (2016), the bottom end of the abutting column (209) is fixedly connected with a bottom plate (2018), the driving shaft (2017) penetrates through the bottom plate (2018) and is rotatably connected with the bottom plate (2018), the outer side of the screw rod (2015) is threadedly sleeved with a screw sleeve (2014), and the sliding block (2019) is fixed to the outer side of the screw sleeve (2014).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
A damped bicycle fork headset
CN116279954B