Code scanning protection structure of shared bicycle

By designing a sliding baffle and a pull-cord transmission system on shared bicycles, the QR code can be automatically covered or displayed. Combined with a convex lens to improve scanning efficiency, the problem of QR code damage has been solved, achieving both protection and convenient use of the QR code.

CN224184409UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-01SHANGHAI PHOENIX BICYCLE CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI PHOENIX BICYCLE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-24
Publication Date
2026-05-01

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing shared bicycle QR codes are susceptible to erosion from natural environments such as wind, sun, rain, and dust, as well as human damage, resulting in blurring and damage. This affects the ease of identification and lifespan, increases maintenance costs, and reduces operational efficiency and user experience.

Method used

Design a QR code protection structure for shared bicycles. The structure uses a sliding baffle to cover or show the QR code, and utilizes a pull rope and gear transmission system to achieve automatic QR code covering and showing. Combined with a convex lens, the scanning efficiency is improved.

Benefits of technology

It effectively protects QR codes from environmental erosion, extends their lifespan, improves user experience and operational efficiency, reduces maintenance costs, and ensures convenient and secure scanning.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a code scanning protection structure of a shared bicycle, which belongs to the field of shared bicycles and comprises a bicycle body, the bicycle body comprises a handlebar, a mounting box is fixedly connected to the middle of the handlebar, a two-dimensional code is adhered in the mounting box, a baffle is slidably connected to a port of the mounting box, and the baffle can shield or display the two-dimensional code when sliding. The vehicle body further comprises a foot support, a pull rope is connected between the foot support and the baffle, and when the foot support falls down, the baffle can be driven by the pull rope to slide so as to shield the two-dimensional code. According to the protection structure, the situation that the two-dimensional code becomes fuzzy due to long-term exposure in the environment of wind and sun exposure and the like, so that identification is inconvenient or cannot be achieved can be avoided, the service life of the two-dimensional code is effectively prolonged, the user experience is improved, and the convenience and safety of the shared bicycle are ensured.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shared bicycle technology, specifically a QR code protection structure for shared bicycles. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the sharing economy, shared bicycles have become an important part of urban transportation due to their convenience and environmental friendliness. Users unlock bicycles by scanning the QR code on the bike, enabling keyless borrowing and returning. The proper recognition of the QR code directly affects the user experience. However, the QR codes on existing shared bicycles are usually directly exposed on the surface of the bike, subject to long-term environmental erosion such as wind, sun, rain, and dust, as well as vandalism such as smearing, scratching, and covering with stickers. These factors easily lead to blurred or damaged QR codes, making them unreadable or difficult for users to scan. This not only reduces the convenience of using shared bicycles and increases waiting time, but also leads to higher bicycle idle rates, affecting the operational efficiency and economic benefits of operators. At the same time, frequent replacement of damaged QR codes increases maintenance costs and reduces the overall service quality and security of the shared bicycle system. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a scanning protection structure that can effectively protect the QR codes of shared bicycles, extend their lifespan, and improve the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a QR code protection structure for shared bicycles to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a QR code protection structure for shared bicycles, including a bicycle body, the bicycle body including a handlebar, a mounting box fixedly connected to the middle of the handlebar, a QR code being affixed inside the mounting box, and a baffle slidably connected at the port of the mounting box, the baffle being able to cover or reveal the QR code when it slides, the bicycle body also including a foot support, a pull rope connecting the foot support and the baffle, the baffle being able to slide through the pull rope when the foot support is lowered to cover the QR code.

[0005] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a lever is fixedly connected to the end of the baffle, a rack is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lever, a storage roller is rotatably connected to the mounting box, a gear that meshes with the rack is fixedly connected to the end of the storage roller, one end of the pull rope is fixedly connected to the storage roller, and when the pull rope is released from the storage roller, it can drive the gear to rotate, thereby driving the baffle to slide to cover the QR code.

[0006] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a limiting rod is fixedly connected to the end of the baffle away from the lever, and a sliding groove that cooperates with the limiting rod is provided on the inner wall of the mounting box to prevent the baffle from detaching from the mounting box.

[0007] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the vehicle body, the foot support is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and a rotating ring is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft. The end of the pull rope away from the storage roller passes through the vehicle body and is connected to the rotating ring. When the foot support is lowered, the pull rope can drive the rotating ring to rotate on the rotating shaft. When the foot support is raised and lowered, the rotating shaft can drive the rotating ring to rotate synchronously to pull the pull rope.

[0008] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, an N-shaped frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating ring, a fixing pin is inserted into the rotating ring, and an insertion hole that mates with the fixing pin is opened on the side wall of the rotating shaft. The pull rope passes through the top of the N-shaped frame and is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing pin. When the collecting roller winds up the pull rope, the pull rope first pulls the fixing pin to pull out the rotating shaft, and then pulls the rotating ring to rotate.

[0009] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a spring is fixedly connected between the top of the fixing pin and the N-shaped frame.

[0010] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a stop bar is fixedly connected to the vehicle body, and the N-shaped frame can abut against the stop bar when the rotating ring rotates 90 degrees.

[0011] As a further preferred embodiment of this technical solution, a convex lens is fixedly connected inside the mounting box between the QR code and the baffle.

[0012] This utility model provides a QR code protection structure for shared bicycles, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] This invention allows users to manually pull out a baffle, ensuring the QR code inside the mounting box is not obstructed, thus facilitating scanning for bike use. After use, lowering the kickstand causes the baffle to slide in the opposite direction, again covering the QR code. This prevents the QR code from becoming blurred due to prolonged exposure to wind and sun, thus avoiding inconvenience or inability to recognize it. This structure effectively extends the lifespan of the QR code, improves the user experience, and ensures the convenience and safety of shared bikes. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the handlebar structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mounting box of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure at the pivot point of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing pin of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 100, vehicle body; 110, handlebars; 120, kickstand; 200, mounting box; 210, mounting cavity; 211, QR code; 212, convex lens; 300, baffle; 310, limit rod; 320, lever; 330, rack; 340, storage roller; 350, gear; 360, pull rope; 400, shaft; 410, swivel ring; 420, N-shaped frame; 430, fixing pin; 440, spring; 450, stop bar. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] Reference Figures 1-5 The present invention provides the following technical solution: In this embodiment, a QR code protection structure for a shared bicycle includes a bicycle body 100, a handlebar 110, a mounting box 200 fixedly connected to the middle of the handlebar 110, a QR code 211 adhered inside the mounting box 200, and a baffle 300 slidably connected at the port of the mounting box 200. When the baffle 300 slides, it can cover or show the QR code 211. The bicycle body 100 also includes a foot support 120, and a pull rope 360 ​​is connected between the foot support 120 and the baffle 300. When the foot support 120 is lowered, the baffle 300 can be driven to slide through the pull rope 360 ​​to cover the QR code 211.

[0022] When using the vehicle, manually pull out the baffle 300 so that the QR code 211 inside the mounting box 200 is not blocked by the baffle 300, making it easy to scan the code to use the vehicle. After use, lower the foot support 120. At this time, the foot support 120 is pulled by the pull rope 360 ​​to the baffle 300, causing the baffle 300 to slide in the opposite direction and cover the QR code 211 again. This can prevent the QR code 211 from becoming blurred due to long-term exposure to wind and sun, which would make it difficult or impossible to recognize. This structure effectively extends the service life of the QR code 211, improves the user experience, and ensures the convenience and safety of shared bicycles.

[0023] The rest of the structure of the foot support 120 is consistent with that in the prior art.

[0024] A lever 320 is fixedly connected to the end of the baffle 300, and a rack 330 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lever 320. A storage roller 340 is rotatably connected to the mounting box 200. A gear 350 that meshes with the rack 330 is fixedly connected to the end of the storage roller 340. One end of the pull rope 360 ​​is fixedly connected to the storage roller 340. When the pull rope 360 ​​is released from the storage roller 340, it can drive the gear 350 to rotate, thereby driving the baffle 300 to slide to cover the QR code 211.

[0025] The height of the lever 320 is higher than the port of the mounting box 200, making it easy for the user to pull the baffle 300. When the baffle 300 is pulled out, the rack 330 moves synchronously, driving the gear 350 to rotate. The storage roller 340 rotates accordingly, so that the pull rope 360 ​​is stored. Then, when the foot support 120 is lowered, it can pull the pull rope 360 ​​to make the storage roller 340 rotate in the opposite direction, thereby driving the baffle 300 to slide in the opposite direction, ensuring that the QR code 211 is blocked again.

[0026] A limiting rod 310 is fixedly connected to the end of the baffle 300 away from the lever 320. The inner wall of the mounting box 200 is provided with a sliding groove that cooperates with the limiting rod 310 to prevent the baffle 300 from detaching from the mounting box 200.

[0027] The design of the limit rod 310 ensures the stable sliding of the baffle 300 and prevents the baffle 300 from falling off due to external impact.

[0028] A rotating shaft 400 is rotatably connected to the vehicle body 100. A foot support 120 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 400. A rotating ring 410 is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft 400. One end of the pull rope 360 ​​away from the storage roller 340 passes through the vehicle body 100 and is connected to the rotating ring 410. When the foot support 120 is lowered, the pull rope 360 ​​can drive the rotating ring 410 to rotate on the rotating shaft 400. When the foot support 120 is raised and lowered, the rotating shaft 400 can drive the rotating ring 410 to rotate synchronously to pull the pull rope 360.

[0029] When the baffle 300 is pulled out, the storage roller 340 rotates and stores the pull cord 360. At this time, the pull cord 360 drives the rotating ring 410 to rotate relative to the rotating shaft 400, so that the foot support 120 remains stable during the scanning process, avoiding accidental falls and ensuring the smooth operation of the scanning operation. When the foot support 120 rises and then falls, it can drive the rotating ring 410 to rotate in the opposite direction. The pull cord 360 then pulls the storage roller 340 to rotate in the opposite direction, driving the baffle 300 to reset, ensuring that the QR code 211 is blocked again, improving the safety and convenience during use.

[0030] An N-shaped frame 420 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating ring 410. A fixing pin 430 is inserted into the rotating ring 410. The side wall of the rotating shaft 400 has an insertion hole that mates with the fixing pin 430. The pull rope 360 ​​passes through the top of the N-shaped frame 420 and is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing pin 430. When the collecting roller 340 winds up the pull rope 360, the pull rope 360 ​​first pulls the fixing pin 430 to pull out the rotating shaft 400, and then pulls the rotating ring 410 to rotate.

[0031] The pull rope 360 ​​is inserted into the top of the N-shaped frame 420, so that the pull rope 360 ​​can apply an upward pulling force to the fixing pin 430 in the initial tightening stage, ensuring that the fixing pin 430 can be smoothly pulled out of the insertion hole. When the fixing pin 430 is completely pulled out, the pin cap of the fixing pin 430 is blocked by the N-shaped frame 420, so that the pull rope 360 ​​can continue to pull the rotating ring 410 to rotate. At this time, the rotating ring 410 rotates relative to the rotating shaft 400, preventing the foot support 120 from rising.

[0032] A spring 440 is fixedly connected between the top of the fixing pin 430 and the N-shaped bracket 420.

[0033] Spring 440 provides restoring force only for fixing pin 430. After rotating ring 410 is positioned first, foot support 120 is raised. At this time, rotating shaft 400 rotates synchronously. After rotating shaft 400 rotates, the insertion hole on the side wall re-engages with fixing pin 430. Spring 440 pushes fixing pin 430 to reset, ensuring that rotating ring 410 is stably fixed. Thus, when foot support 120 falls again, the reset of fixing pin 430 ensures that rotating ring 410 and rotating shaft 400 rotate synchronously. Pull rope 360 ​​pulls baffle 300 to reset precisely.

[0034] A stop bar 450 is fixedly connected to the vehicle body 100. When the rotating ring 410 rotates 90 degrees, the N-shaped frame 420 can abut against the stop bar 450.

[0035] The stop lever 450 is designed to limit the rotation angle of the swivel ring 410, preventing the swivel ring 410 from rotating excessively and causing the fixing pin 430 to fail to be inserted into the swivel shaft 400 after the foot support 120 is raised.

[0036] A convex lens 212 is fixedly connected inside the mounting box 200 between the QR code 211 and the baffle 300.

[0037] The mounting box 200 has a mounting cavity 210. The QR code 211 and a similarly sized object 220 are both placed inside the mounting cavity 210. The baffle 300 slides at the opening of the mounting cavity 210. The convex lens 212 can magnify the QR code 211, making it easier for users to scan quickly. By setting the convex lens 212, the size of the QR code 211 is effectively magnified visually, improving scanning efficiency and accuracy. As a result, the size of the QR code 211 does not need to be too large during manufacturing, saving material costs.

[0038] This utility model provides a QR code protection structure for shared bicycles, and its specific working principle is as follows:

[0039] When using the vehicle, the user manually pulls the lever 320 outward. The lever 320 causes the baffle 300 to slide in the groove of the mounting box 200. At the same time, the rack 330 moves with the lever 320, and the gear 350 meshing with the rack 330 rotates, which in turn drives the storage roller 340 to rotate. At this time, the pull rope 360 ​​is stored on the storage roller 340. As the baffle 300 moves, the QR code 211 is gradually displayed. The user can unlock the shared bicycle by scanning the QR code 211. At the same time, since the pull rope 360 ​​is stored, the rotating ring 410 rotates relative to the rotating shaft 400 under the pull of the pull rope 360. The fixing pin 430 is pulled out of the insertion hole of the rotating shaft 400 under the pull of the pull rope 360. At this time, the foot support 120 is in a free state, which can maintain stability and prevent accidental fall during the scanning process.

[0040] After use, the user lowers the footrest 120. The footrest 120 drives the rotating ring 410 to rotate synchronously via the rotating shaft 400. Since one end of the pull rope 360 ​​is connected to the rotating ring 410 at this time, the rotation of the rotating ring 410 pulls the pull rope 360, releasing it from the storage roller 340 and driving the storage roller 340 to rotate in the opposite direction. The rotation of the storage roller 340 is transmitted through the meshing of the gear 350 and the rack 330, causing the lever 320 and the baffle 300 to slide in the opposite direction. This covers the QR code 211 again. As the pull rope 360 ​​pulls the rotating ring 410 to rotate, when the pull rope 360 ​​tightens to a certain extent, it will first pull the fixing pin 430 out of the insertion hole of the rotating shaft 400, and then continue to pull the rotating ring 410 to rotate. When the rotating ring 410 rotates ninety degrees, the N-shaped frame 420 abuts against the stop bar 450, which restricts the further rotation of the rotating ring 410. At this time, the foot support 120 is stably supported on the ground, and the shared bicycle is in a parked state.

[0041] In addition, by setting a convex lens 212, when the QR code 211 is displayed, the convex lens 212 can magnify the image of the QR code 211, enabling users to scan the QR code 211 more quickly and accurately. This not only improves scanning efficiency and accuracy, but also effectively saves the material cost of the QR code 211.

[0042] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A QR code protection structure for a shared bicycle, comprising a bicycle body (100), the bicycle body (100) including a handlebar (110), characterized in that: A mounting box (200) is fixedly connected to the middle of the handlebar (110). A QR code (211) is affixed inside the mounting box (200). A baffle (300) is slidably connected at the port of the mounting box (200). When the baffle (300) slides, it can cover or show the QR code (211). The vehicle body (100) also includes a foot support (120). A pull rope (360) is connected between the foot support (120) and the baffle (300). When the foot support (120) is lowered, the baffle (300) can be driven to slide through the pull rope (360) to cover the QR code (211).

2. The QR code protection structure for shared bicycles according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lever (320) is fixedly connected to the end of the baffle (300), and a rack (330) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the lever (320). A storage roller (340) is rotatably connected to the mounting box (200). A gear (350) that meshes with the rack (330) is fixedly connected to the end of the storage roller (340). One end of the pull rope (360) is fixedly connected to the storage roller (340). When the pull rope (360) is released from the storage roller (340), it can drive the gear (350) to rotate, thereby driving the baffle (300) to slide to cover the QR code (211).

3. The shared bicycle code scanning protection structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: A limiting rod (310) is fixedly connected to one end of the baffle (300) away from the lever (320), and a sliding groove that cooperates with the limiting rod (310) is provided on the inner wall of the mounting box (200) to prevent the baffle (300) from detaching from the mounting box (200).

4. The shared bicycle code scanning protection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: A rotating shaft (400) is rotatably connected to the vehicle body (100). The foot support (120) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (400). A rotating ring (410) is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (400). One end of the pull rope (360) away from the storage roller (340) passes through the vehicle body (100) and is connected to the rotating ring (410). When the foot support (120) falls, the pull rope (360) can drive the rotating ring (410) to rotate on the rotating shaft (400). When the foot support (120) is raised and lowered, the rotating shaft (400) can drive the rotating ring (410) to rotate synchronously to pull the pull rope (360).

5. The shared bicycle code scanning protection structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: An N-shaped frame (420) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating ring (410). A fixing pin (430) is inserted into the rotating ring (410). The side wall of the rotating shaft (400) is provided with an insertion hole that cooperates with the fixing pin (430). The pull rope (360) passes through the top of the N-shaped frame (420) and is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing pin (430). When the collecting roller (340) winds up the pull rope (360), the pull rope (360) first pulls the fixing pin (430) to pull out the rotating shaft (400), and then pulls the rotating ring (410) to rotate.

6. The QR code protection structure for shared bicycles according to claim 5, characterized in that: A spring (440) is fixedly connected between the top of the fixing pin (430) and the N-shaped frame (420).

7. The QR code protection structure for shared bicycles according to claim 6, characterized in that: A stop bar (450) is fixedly connected to the vehicle body (100), and when the rotating ring (410) rotates ninety degrees, the N-shaped frame (420) can abut against the stop bar (450).

8. The QR code protection structure for shared bicycles according to claim 1, characterized in that: A convex lens (212) is fixedly connected inside the mounting box (200) between the QR code (211) and the baffle (300).