Illuminating device of folding electric bicycle
By embedding the lighting components inside the stem of a folding electric bicycle and utilizing the internal cavity of the stem tube for wiring, the problems of damage and instability caused by exposed wires are solved, resulting in a stable connection and an aesthetically pleasing electric bicycle lighting device.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423318874.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-31
AI Technical Summary
The cables of existing folding electric bicycles are routed outside the riser, which makes the wires easy to damage and the circuit connection unstable, and is also unsightly.
The lighting components are embedded in the stem, and the wires are routed through the inner cavity of the stem tube. They are fixed and connected by snap-fit and hinge to avoid exposed wires and enhance the stability of the electrical connection.
This achieves a stable connection of the wires within the cavity, preventing damage, improving the stability and aesthetics of the electrical connection, and reducing production costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a lighting device for a folding electric bicycle, belonging to the field of electric bicycles. Background Technology
[0002] Cycling is a popular sport in daily life, and it is inseparable from bicycles. Traditional bicycles are usually large in size due to the limitations of their frames, which makes them inconvenient to carry. Therefore, folding bicycles that are easy to carry have emerged. On the other hand, because traditional bicycles are relatively strenuous when going uphill or on long distances, electric-assisted bicycles have been developed.
[0003] Electric bicycles are mechatronic personal transportation vehicles that use batteries as auxiliary power and are based on ordinary bicycles, equipped with motors, controllers, batteries, throttles, brakes, and display systems. Ordinary bicycles, once the primary mode of transportation due to their small size, light weight, low price, and convenience, are increasingly favored as pollution-free, noise-free, lightweight, and energy-efficient vehicles. With the development of urban roads, the faster pace of life, and the improvement of living standards, electric bicycles, with their labor-saving, safe, fast, and economical features, are popular among women and the elderly, becoming a new consumer trend. Compared to cars, electric bicycles have advantages such as lower energy consumption, no pollution, and convenient travel. Currently, the cables of existing folding electric bicycles are run outside the riser, a design that is prone to damage, has unstable circuit connections, and is unsightly.
[0004] Chinese patent CN118358683A discloses a quick-folding electric-assist bicycle including a front wheel, a rear wheel, and a frame, wherein the front wheel and rear wheel are rotatably mounted at both ends of the frame; the frame includes a front frame, a middle frame, and a rear frame; one end of the front frame is hinged to the middle frame, and the hinge rotation direction between the front frame and the middle frame is horizontal; the front frame is also rotatably connected to the front wheel; handlebars are mounted on the front frame; a seat and pedals are mounted on the middle frame; an electric component is also mounted on the middle frame, located below the seat on the middle frame; the seat post of the seat passes through the electric component; the electric component is connected to the pedals for transmission; the electric component is also connected to a controller mounted on the handlebars. The wiring in this patent is all wrapped around the outer surface of the front frame, resulting in poor stability and easy damage. Utility Model Content
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a lighting device for folding electric bicycles that has stable electrical connection performance, strong structural performance, and can effectively reduce production costs.
[0006] The technical solution provided by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows: a lighting device for a folding electric bicycle, including a stem, a handlebar, a handlebar and a lighting component. The handlebar is located on both sides of the handlebar, the stem is located at the bottom of the handlebar, the stem, the handlebar and the handlebar are an integral piece, and the interior of the handlebar is hollow; the lighting component faces forward and is embedded and fixed inside the handlebar.
[0007] Preferably, the lighting component includes a light trough, a base, and a hinge seat. The light trough is located at the front end of the base and contains an LED light for illumination. The handlebar has a first opening that matches the shape and size of the lighting component. The lighting component is located in the first opening. The hinge seat is fixedly connected to the base and is hinged to the handlebar.
[0008] Preferably, the front end of the lighting component extends beyond the first opening, and the lamp slot and LED light are disposed outside the first opening.
[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the first opening is provided with a second opening connected thereto, and both sides of the second opening are provided with annular protrusions connected to the handlebar, and the center of the annular protrusions is provided with a first through hole; the hinge seat is provided at the bottom of the lighting assembly, and the hinge seat is provided with a second through hole penetrating the hinge seat, the second through hole being the same size and shape as the first through hole, the hinge seat being provided between the two annular protrusions, the center of the second through hole being aligned with the center of the first through holes on both sides, and bolts serving as pivots are inserted into the second through hole and the first through hole.
[0010] Preferably, the lighting assembly further includes a reflector located below the base. A connecting piece is provided behind the reflector and is fixedly connected to it. A third through hole is provided at the end of the connecting piece away from the reflector. The third through hole is the same size and shape as the second and first through holes. The connecting piece is located between the annular protrusion and the hinge seat. The centers of the third through hole, the second through hole, and the first through hole are aligned. Bolts pass through the first through hole, the third through hole, and the second through hole in sequence.
[0011] Preferably, the riser has a cavity extending along its length, the top of the cavity extending to a second opening, and the cavity communicating with both the second and first openings.
[0012] Preferably, the riser has a first inlet hole on the top front side and a second inlet hole on the bottom side, and both the first and second inlet holes are connected to the cavity inside the riser.
[0013] Preferably, the bottom of the riser is provided with a folding locking device.
[0014] Preferably, the overall shape of the lighting component is a square prism with rounded corners.
[0015] This utility model has positive effects:
[0016] (1) The folding electric bicycle lighting device of this utility model has a cavity opened along the length of the support frame inside the upright tube, and the cavity is connected to the first opening for storing LED lights. The upright tube is also provided with a first wire inlet hole and a second wire inlet hole. The wires of the upright tube pass through the cavity, which achieves a beautiful appearance. At the same time, the wires are not exposed outside and are directly electrically connected inside the cavity, which enhances the stability of conductivity.
[0017] (2) The LED light of the folding electric bicycle lighting device of this utility model is installed in the first opening. The hinge seat on the handlebar is fixed to the handlebar. The above are fixed by clipping and hinge respectively, which has a stable connection performance. There is no need to install a protective shell outside the lighting device and then fix the lighting device and the protective shell with bolts. It is convenient to disassemble and assemble during maintenance or replacement. The first opening is connected to the cavity. The wires used for electrical connection of the lighting device are all set in the cavity to avoid the wires being damaged and causing short circuit. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The lighting device for folding electric bicycles of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the lighting device structure for a folding electric bicycle in Example 1;
[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another perspective structural diagram;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lighting device structure in Example 1;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the lighting device for a folding electric bicycle in Example 1.
[0023] The above figures are labeled as follows:
[0024] Riser 1, cavity 11, cable inlet 12, cable outlet 13, handlebar 2, first opening 21, second opening 22, annular protrusion 23, first through hole 231, handlebar 3, lighting device 4, light trough 41, base 42, reflector 43, connecting piece 431, third through hole 432, hinge seat 44, second through hole 441, LED light 45, folding locking device 5. Detailed Implementation
[0025] Example 1
[0026] See Figures 1 to 4 A lighting device for a folding electric bicycle includes a stem 1, a handlebar 2, a handlebar 3, and a lighting component 4. The handlebar 3 is located on both sides of the handlebar 2, and the stem 1 is located at the bottom of the handlebar 2. The stem 1, handlebar 2, and handlebar 3 are integrated into one piece, and the interior of the handlebar 2 is hollow. The lighting component 4 faces forward and is embedded and fixed inside the handlebar 2.
[0027] The lighting assembly 4 includes a light groove 41, a base 42, and a hinge seat 44. The light groove 41 is located at the front end of the base 42, and an LED light 45 for illumination is disposed within the light groove 41. The handlebar 2 has a first opening 21 that matches the shape and size of the lighting assembly 4, and the lighting assembly 4 is disposed within the first opening 21. The hinge seat 44 is fixedly connected to the base 42 and is hinged to the handlebar 2. The front end of the lighting assembly 4 extends out of the first opening 21, while the light groove 41 and the LED light 45 are disposed outside the first opening 21. The bottom of the first opening 21 is provided with a second opening 22 connected thereto. Both sides of the second opening 22 are provided with annular protrusions 23 connected to the handlebar 2. The center of the annular protrusions 23 is provided with a first through hole 231. The hinge seat 44 is provided at the bottom of the lighting assembly 4. The hinge seat 44 is provided with a second through hole 441 that passes through the hinge seat 44. The second through hole 441 is the same size and shape as the first through hole 231. The hinge seat 44 is located between the two annular protrusions 23. The center of the second through hole 441 is aligned with the center of the first through holes 231 on both sides. Bolts serving as pivots are inserted into the second through hole 441 and the first through hole 231.
[0028] The lighting assembly 4 also includes a reflector 43, which is located below the base 42. A connecting piece 431 is located behind the reflector 43, and the connecting piece 431 is fixedly connected to the reflector 43. A third through hole 432 is formed at the end of the connecting piece 431 furthest from the reflector 43. The third through hole 432 is the same size and shape as the second through hole 441 and the first through hole 231. The connecting piece 431 is located between the annular protrusion 23 and the hinge seat 44. The centers of the third through hole 432, the second through hole 441, and the first through hole 231 are aligned. Bolts pass sequentially through the first through hole 231, the third through hole 432, and the second through hole 441. The overall shape of the lighting assembly 4 is a square prism with rounded corners.
[0029] The riser 1 has a cavity 11 extending along its length. The top of the cavity 11 extends to a second opening 22, and the cavity 11 communicates with both the second opening 22 and the first opening 21. A first cable inlet 12 is located at the front top of the riser 1, and a second cable inlet 13 is located on one side of the bottom of the riser 1. Both the first cable inlet 12 and the second cable inlet 13 communicate with the cavity 11 inside the riser 1. A folding locking device 5 is located at the bottom of the riser 1.
[0030] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clearly illustrating the embodiments of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make other variations or modifications based on the above description. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively list all embodiments here. However, these obvious variations or modifications derived from the spirit of this utility model are still within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A lighting device for a folding electric bicycle, comprising a stem (1), a handlebar (2), a handlebar (3), and a lighting assembly (4), wherein the handlebar (3) is disposed on both sides of the handlebar (2), and the stem (1) is disposed at the bottom of the handlebar (2), characterized in that, The stem (1), stem (2) and handlebar (3) are a single unit, and the stem (2) is hollow inside; the lighting component (4) faces forward and is embedded and fixed inside the stem (2).
2. The lighting device for a folding electric bicycle according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lighting assembly (4) includes a lamp slot (41), a base (42) and a hinge seat (44). The lamp slot (41) is located at the front end of the base (42), and an LED lamp (45) for lighting is provided in the lamp slot (41). The handlebar (2) has a first opening (21) that matches the shape and size of the lighting assembly (4). The lighting assembly (4) is located in the first opening (21). The hinge seat (44) is fixedly connected to the base (42) and is hinged to the handlebar (2).
3. A lighting device for a folding electric bicycle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front end of the lighting component (4) extends out of the first opening (21), and the lamp slot (41) and LED lamp (45) are located outside the first opening (21).
4. A lighting device for a folding electric bicycle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom of the first opening (21) is provided with a second opening (22) connected thereto. Both sides of the second opening (22) are provided with annular protrusions (23) connected to the stem (2). The center of the annular protrusions (23) is provided with a first through hole (231). The hinge seat (44) is provided at the bottom of the lighting assembly (4). The hinge seat (44) is provided with a second through hole (441) penetrating the hinge seat (44). The second through hole (441) is the same size and shape as the first through hole (231). The hinge seat (44) is located between the two annular protrusions (23). The center of the second through hole (441) is aligned with the center of the first through holes (231) on both sides. Bolts serving as pivots are inserted into the second through hole (441) and the first through hole (231).
5. A lighting device for a folding electric bicycle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lighting assembly (4) also includes a reflector (43), which is located below the base (42). A connecting piece (431) is provided behind the reflector (43). The connecting piece (431) is fixedly connected to the reflector (43). A third through hole (432) is provided at one end of the connecting piece (43) away from the reflector (43). The third through hole (432) is the same size and shape as the second through hole (441) and the first through hole (231). The connecting piece (431) is located between the annular protrusion (23) and the hinge seat (44). The centers of the third through hole (432), the second through hole (441), and the first through hole (231) are aligned. Bolts pass through the first through hole (231), the third through hole (432), and the second through hole (441) in sequence.
6. A lighting device for a folding electric bicycle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The riser (1) has a cavity (11) opened along the length of the riser (1), the top of the cavity (11) extends to the second opening (22), and the cavity (11) is connected to the second opening (22) and the first opening (21).
7. A lighting device for a folding electric bicycle according to claim 6, characterized in that, The riser (1) has a first inlet hole (12) on the front side of the top and a second inlet hole (13) on one side of the bottom. Both the first inlet hole (12) and the second inlet hole (13) are connected to the cavity (11) inside the riser (1).
8. A lighting device for a folding electric bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The bottom of the riser (1) is provided with a folding locking device (5).
9. A lighting device for a folding electric bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The overall shape of the lighting component (4) is a square column with rounded corners.
Citation Information
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Electric power-assisted bicycle capable of being quickly folded
CN118358683A