Novel electric bicycle folder mechanism

The locking assembly, with its eccentric shaft tensioning and double locking structure, solves the problem of gaps in the connection parts of traditional electric bicycle folding mechanisms, resulting in reduced noise, vibration, and extended service life, thus improving riding comfort and vehicle stability.

CN223905215UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-13DONGGUAN LAIZHIFU ELECTRIC TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520419369.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-11
Publication Date
2026-02-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-11

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Technical Problem

The connection points of traditional electric bicycle folding mechanisms have gaps, which can cause abnormal noises, reduce riding comfort, and affect vehicle performance. In addition, the operation is not smooth and requires a lot of force to fold and unfold.

Method used

The locking assembly, which employs an eccentric shaft tensioning and double locking structure, includes an opening and closing handle, an eccentric sleeve, a main hook, a secondary hook, and a return spring. The cooperation between the eccentric sleeve and the main hook eliminates gaps in the connection area, ensuring a stable connection between the front and rear tubes of the vehicle body.

Benefits of technology

Eliminating gaps in the connection points reduces noise and vibration during riding, extends the vehicle's lifespan, and improves riding comfort and vehicle stability.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of folding bicycles, and provides a novel electric bicycle folder mechanism which comprises a bicycle body rear tube, a first connecting frame is fixed to the upper surface of the bicycle body rear tube, and a second connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first connecting frame. The vehicle body front pipe is connected with the vehicle body rear pipe in a hinged mode; the locking assembly comprises an opening and closing handle, an eccentric sleeve, a main hook claw, an auxiliary hook claw, a reset spring and an auxiliary hook buckle. Through the arrangement of the locking assembly, an eccentric shaft tensioning and double locking structure is formed, a gap at the connecting part of the bicycle body front pipe and the bicycle body rear pipe is eliminated, relative movement and collision between parts are reduced due to elimination of the gap, noise and vibration generated in the riding process are reduced, and the riding safety is improved. And abrasion of vehicle parts caused by long-term vibration is reduced, and the service life of the vehicle is prolonged.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of folding bicycle, concretely speaking, a novel electric bicycle folder mechanism. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the aggravation of urban traffic congestion, electric bicycles as a convenient short-distance transport tool are widely used. To solve the problem of parking space occupation, folding electric bicycles have become a development trend. The traditional electric bicycle generally has the problem of parking space occupation; the folding electric bicycle compresses the parking volume through structural innovation, effectively alleviating this contradiction.

[0003] The connecting part of the traditional electric bicycle folder has a certain gap, which is prone to abnormal noise during riding, reducing the comfort of riding, and also affecting the overall performance and service life of the vehicle. In addition, some traditional structures may not be smooth enough during folding and unfolding, and require a lot of effort to complete.

[0004] Therefore, the technical personnel in the art propose a novel electric bicycle folder mechanism to solve the problem raised in the background. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a novel electric bicycle folder mechanism to solve the problem of the connecting part of the electric bicycle folder in the prior art having a certain gap, affecting the overall performance of the vehicle.

[0006] A novel electric bicycle folder mechanism, comprising:

[0007] A rear pipe of the vehicle body, a first connecting frame is fixed on the upper surface of the rear pipe of the vehicle body, and a second connecting shaft is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first connecting frame;

[0008] A front pipe of the vehicle body, the front pipe of the vehicle body is hingedly connected with the rear pipe of the vehicle body;

[0009] A locking assembly, comprising an opening and closing handle, an eccentric sleeve, a main hook, a secondary hook, a return spring, and a secondary hook catch, the eccentric sleeve is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the opening and closing handle, the eccentric sleeve is eccentrically installed on the side of the second connecting shaft, the main hook is rotatably installed on the side of the eccentric sleeve through a torsional spring, an embedding groove is formed in the side wall of the main hook, a limiting edge is fixedly connected to the side of the eccentric sleeve, the limiting edge slides in the embedding groove, a limiting tooth is arranged at one end of the main hook, a clamping table is fixedly connected to the side of the second connecting sleeve, and the limiting tooth is engaged with the clamping table;

[0010] The handle body of the opening and closing handle is provided with a rotating groove, a vice hook is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the rotating groove, a reset spring is arranged between the vice hook and the rotating groove, a clamping part is arranged at the bottom end of the vice hook, and the vice hook is fixed on the upper surface of the front pipe of the vehicle body.

[0011] Preferably, a pressing part is arranged at the top end of the vice hook, and a reset spring is arranged between the bottom of the pressing part and the inner wall of the rotating groove.

[0012] Preferably, one end of the rear pipe of the vehicle body is provided with a first connecting sleeve, one end of the front pipe of the vehicle body is provided with a second connecting sleeve, first connecting shafts are arranged on the two side walls of the second connecting sleeve, and the first connecting sleeve is hingedly connected with the first connecting shafts.

[0013] Preferably, the rear pipe of the vehicle body and the front pipe of the vehicle body are both hollow pipe structures, and the inner cavities of the rear pipe of the vehicle body and the front pipe of the vehicle body form battery compartments.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages of the following beneficial effects:

[0015] The utility model discloses a locking assembly, eccentric shaft tensioning and double locking structure are formed, the gap of the connecting part of the front pipe of the vehicle body and the rear pipe of the vehicle body is eliminated, the relative movement and the collision between parts are reduced by eliminating the gap, the noise and the vibration generated in the process of riding are reduced, the wear of the parts of the vehicle caused by long-term vibration is reduced, and the service life of the vehicle is prolonged. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] Figure 1 It is the whole structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 It is the upper view structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 It is the A-A section structure schematic diagram;

[0019] Figure 4 It is the left side three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 It is the first three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the eccentric sleeve;

[0021] Figure 6 It is the second three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of the eccentric sleeve;

[0022] Figure 7 It is the structure schematic diagram of the front pipe of the vehicle body after locking;

[0023] Figure 8 It is the section structure schematic diagram of the front pipe of the vehicle body after opening.

[0024] Fig.:

[0025] 1, the body rear pipe; 2, the body front pipe; 3, the first connecting sleeve; 4, the first connecting frame; 5, the opening and closing handle; 501, the eccentric sleeve; 501a, the limiting edge; 6, the second connecting sleeve; 7, the first connecting shaft; 9, the main hook; 901, the embedded groove; 902, the torsional spring; 10, the second connecting shaft; 11, the limiting tooth; 12, the clamping table; 13, the rotation groove; 14, the auxiliary hook; 1401, the clamping part; 1402, the pressing part; 15, the reset spring; 16, the auxiliary hook. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The embodiments of the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present application, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present application.

[0027] Example one: as shown in the accompanying Figure 1 to the accompanying Figure 8 As shown: the present application provides a novel electric bicycle folder mechanism, including the body rear pipe 1, the body front pipe 2 and the locking assembly;

[0028] The first connecting frame 4 is fixed on the upper surface of the body rear pipe 1, and the second connecting shaft 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first connecting frame 4; the body front pipe 2 is hingedly connected to the body rear pipe 1.

[0029] The locking assembly comprises the opening and closing handle 5, the eccentric sleeve 501, the main hook 9, the auxiliary hook 14, the reset spring 15 and the auxiliary hook 16; the eccentric sleeve 501 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the opening and closing handle 5 and eccentrically installed on the side of the second connecting shaft 10; the main hook 9 is rotatably installed on the side of the eccentric sleeve 501 through the torsional spring 902, and the side wall of the main hook 9 is provided with the embedded groove 901; the limiting edge 501a is fixedly connected to the side of the eccentric sleeve 501 and slidably arranged in the embedded groove 901; the limiting tooth 11 is arranged at one end of the main hook 9; the clamping table 12 is fixedly connected to the side of the second connecting sleeve 6; and the limiting tooth 11 is engaged with the clamping table 12.

[0030] The rotation groove 13 is penetrated through the handle body of the opening and closing handle 5, and the auxiliary hook 14 is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the rotation groove 13; the reset spring 15 is arranged between the auxiliary hook 14 and the rotation groove 13; the pressing part 1402 is arranged at the top end of the auxiliary hook 14, and the reset spring 15 is arranged between the bottom of the pressing part 1402 and the inner wall of the rotation groove 13; the clamping part 1401 is arranged at the bottom end of the auxiliary hook 14; and the auxiliary hook 16 is fixed on the upper surface of the body front pipe 2, and the clamping part 1401 is engaged with the auxiliary hook 16.

[0031] The first connecting sleeve 3 is arranged at one end of the rear tube 1, and the second connecting sleeve 6 is arranged at one end of the front tube 2.

[0032] When the opening and closing handle 5 is pressed, the eccentric sleeve 501 is driven to rotate, and the limiting rib 501a moves at this time. When the limiting rib 501a reaches the groove wall of the embedding groove 901, the limiting rib 501a moves with the handle, and drives the main hook 9 to displace, thereby changing the displacement stroke of the main hook 9 following the opening and closing handle 5, ensuring that the main hook 9 can be stably clamped with the clamping table 12. At the same time, the close cooperation between the auxiliary hook 14 and the auxiliary hook 16 forms an eccentric shaft tensioning and double locking structure, effectively eliminating the gap between the connecting part of the front tube 2 and the rear tube 1 of the electric bicycle, making the frame structure more stable during riding, reducing the shaking and swinging caused by the gap, and providing a more stable riding experience for the rider. Especially when driving at high speed or passing through bumpy roads, the advantage is more obvious; the elimination of the gap reduces the relative movement and collision between the parts, thereby significantly reducing the noise and vibration generated during riding. This not only improves the comfort of riding, but also reduces the wear and tear on vehicle parts caused by long-term vibration, prolonging the service life of the vehicle.

[0033] When the locking needs to be released, press the pressing part 1402 at the top end of the auxiliary hook 14 to overcome the elastic force of the reset spring 15, so that the clamping part 1401 is separated from the auxiliary hook 16, and the locking of the auxiliary hook 14 is released; when the opening and closing handle 5 is opened towards the rear tube 1, it is driven by the eccentric sleeve 501, and the main hook 9 rotates towards the rear tube 1 and separates from the bite part of the front tube 2.

[0034] As can be seen from the above, when it is necessary to unfold the electric bicycle from the folded state to the rideable state, the front tube 2 and the rear tube 1 are unfolded through the hinged structure of the first connecting sleeve 3 and the first connecting shaft 7. The cooperation of the first connecting sleeve 3 and the first connecting shaft 7 enables the front tube 2 and the rear tube 1 to accurately reach the predetermined relative position; the operator holds the opening and closing handle 5 and rotates it. Since the opening and closing handle 5 is eccentrically installed on the side of the second connecting shaft 10, rotating the opening and closing handle 5 will produce an eccentric tensioning effect. This tensioning force will be transmitted to the entire connecting structure along the second connecting shaft 10, so that the front tube 2 and the rear tube 1 begin to approach each other, and the possible gap is initially reduced.

[0035] With the rotation of the opening and closing handle 5, the main hook claw 9 also rotates, and the limiting teeth 11 and the clamping table 12 gradually engage, playing a role in limiting the front pipe 2 and the rear pipe 1 of the vehicle body in the horizontal direction, preventing them from shaking left and right, and further tightening the front pipe 2 and the rear pipe 1 of the vehicle body during the engagement process due to the eccentric characteristics of the main hook claw 9, making the connection between them more tight, and further eliminating the gap in the horizontal direction.

[0036] At the same time of the rotation of the opening and closing handle 5, the bottom end of the clamping part 1401 of the auxiliary hook claw 14 will gradually approach and be clamped with the auxiliary hook claw 16 fixed on the upper surface of the front pipe 2 of the vehicle body under the action of the reset spring 15. When the clamping part 1401 is completely clamped with the auxiliary hook claw 16, the front pipe 2 and the rear pipe 1 of the vehicle body are firmly locked in the vertical direction. During this clamping process, due to the close fit between the auxiliary hook claw 14 and the auxiliary hook claw 16 and the elastic force of the reset spring 15, the front pipe 2 and the rear pipe 1 of the vehicle body are further tightened, eliminating the gap in the vertical direction. Finally, through the double locking action of the main hook claw 9 and the auxiliary hook claw 14, the gap at the connection part between the front pipe 2 and the rear pipe 1 of the vehicle body is effectively eliminated, ensuring the stability and reliability of the overall structure of the vehicle.

[0037] When it is necessary to fold the electric bicycle, the operator first presses the pressing part 1402 at the top end of the auxiliary hook claw 14, overcomes the elastic force of the reset spring 15, separates the clamping part 1401 from the auxiliary hook claw 16, releases the locking of the auxiliary hook claw 14, and then reversely rotates the opening and closing handle 5 to separate the limiting teeth 11 on the main hook claw 9 from the clamping table 12, releasing the locking of the main hook claw 9.

[0038] At this time, the locking between the front pipe 2 and the rear pipe 1 of the vehicle body has been completely released, and through the hinged structure of the first connecting sleeve 3 and the first connecting shaft 7, the front pipe 2 and the rear pipe 1 of the vehicle body can be rotated relative to each other, realizing the folding of the electric bicycle. During the folding process, the connection part between the front pipe 2 and the rear pipe 1 of the vehicle body will return to a state where there may be a certain gap, but when it is unfolded and locked next time, the above process of eliminating the gap will be repeated, ensuring that the connection part is tight and gapless every time it is used.

[0039] Example two: on the basis of example one, the rear pipe 1 and the front pipe 2 of the vehicle body are both hollow pipe structures, and the inner cavities of the rear pipe 1 and the front pipe 2 form battery compartments.

[0040] As can be seen from the above, the internal space of the rear pipe 1 and the front pipe 2 of the vehicle body is fully utilized, avoiding the space occupied by the additional battery compartment, making the overall structure of the electric bicycle more compact, and being conducive to the storage and carrying after folding.

[0041] The embodiments of the present application are given for the purpose of illustration and description, although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary, and cannot be understood as limiting the present application, and the ordinary skilled in the art can change, modify, replace and deform the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

[0042] In the description of the present application, the terms "first" and "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first" and "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. The meaning of "a plurality of" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0043] In the present application, unless otherwise specifically defined and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection", "fixing" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or it can be integrated; it can be mechanically connected, or it can be electrically connected; it can be directly connected, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it can be the communication or interaction relationship between two elements. For the ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0044] In the present application, unless otherwise specifically defined and limited, the first feature is "on" or "under" the second feature. The first and second features can be in direct contact, or the first and second features can be in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature "above", "above" and "above" the second feature can be directly above or obliquely above the first feature, or only indicate that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. The first feature "below", "below" and "below" the second feature can be directly below or obliquely below the first feature, or only indicate that the horizontal height of the first feature is less than that of the second feature.

[0045] In the description of the present application, the description of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example" or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In the present application, the illustrative description of the above terms is not necessarily for the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, the skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in the present application and the features of the different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0046] The utility model discloses the embodiment in the drawing, only involve with the structure of the embodiment of the present disclosure, other structures can refer to the usual design, under the condition of not conflict, the same embodiment and different embodiment of the utility model can be combined mutually.

[0047] Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent replacement to part of the technical features, and any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement etc. within the spirit and principle of the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A novel electric bicycle folder mechanism characterized by: Include: The body rear pipe (1), the first connecting frame (4) is fixed on the upper surface of the body rear pipe (1), and the second connecting shaft (10) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first connecting frame (4); The body front pipe (2) is hingedly connected with the body rear pipe (1); The locking assembly comprises an opening and closing handle (5), an eccentric sleeve (501), a main claw (9), a secondary claw (14), a return spring (15) and a secondary claw (16), the eccentric sleeve (501) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the opening and closing handle (5), the eccentric sleeve (501) is eccentrically installed on the side of the second connecting shaft (10), the main claw (9) is rotatably installed on the side of the eccentric sleeve (501) through a torsional spring (902), and the side wall of the main claw (9) is provided with an embedded groove (901), the eccentric sleeve (501) is fixedly connected with a limiting edge (501a) on the side, the limiting edge (501a) is slidably arranged in the embedded groove (901), one end of the main claw (9) is provided with a limiting tooth (11), one end of the body front pipe (2) is provided with a second connecting sleeve (6), the second connecting sleeve (6) is fixedly connected with a clamping table (12) on the side, and the limiting tooth (11) is engaged with the clamping table (12). The handle body of the opening and closing handle (5) penetrates a rotating groove (13), the secondary claw (14) is rotatably installed on the inner wall of the rotating groove (13), the return spring (15) is arranged between the secondary claw (14) and the rotating groove (13), the bottom end of the secondary claw (14) is provided with a clamping part (1401), and the secondary claw (16) is fixed to the upper surface of the body front pipe (2).

2. A new mechanism for folding an electric bicycle as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The top end of the secondary claw (14) is provided with a pressing part (1402), and the return spring (15) is installed between the bottom of the pressing part (1402) and the inner wall of the rotating groove (13).

3. A new mechanism for folding an electric bicycle as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein: One end of the body rear pipe (1) is provided with a first connecting sleeve (3), one end of the body front pipe (2) is provided with a second connecting sleeve (6), the two side walls of the second connecting sleeve (6) are provided with a first connecting shaft (7), and the first connecting sleeve (3) is hingedly connected with the first connecting shaft (7).

4. A new mechanism for folding an electric bicycle as claimed in claim 1, wherein: The body rear pipe (1) and the body front pipe (2) are both hollow pipe structures, and the inner cavities of the body rear pipe (1) and the body front pipe (2) form battery compartments.