Handlebar riser mechanism with camera and bicycle
By setting up a cavity behind the handlebar stem to hide the camera and headlight, and achieving internal connection through through holes and wiring holes, the damage and aesthetic problems of externally fixed cameras and lights in the prior art are solved, achieving the effect of built-in protection and a simple and beautiful appearance.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUIZHOU XIDESHENG BICYCLE CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
AI Technical Summary
The existing handlebar stem assembly structure has a single function, making it difficult to effectively protect the camera and lights. Furthermore, the external fixing method is prone to damage and affects the aesthetics.
Design a handlebar stem mechanism with a camera. The camera and headlight are hidden by a cavity set on the rear side of the stem, and the internal connection is achieved through through holes and wiring holes. The camera wires pass through the handlebars to connect to the mobile phone. The mechanism is fixed with screws and protected by a back cover.
Built-in protection for the camera and lights prevents collisions and contamination, improves structural simplicity and aesthetics, and facilitates cycling video recording.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to bicycles, and more particularly to a handlebar stem mechanism with a camera and a bicycle. Background Technology
[0002] Handlebar stem assemblies are common bicycle accessories. Typically, the handlebars are mounted on the stem mounting holes, allowing the rider to turn by maneuvering the handlebars. Current handlebar stem assemblies consist of individual handlebars and individual stem components, secured with screws. This design is functionally limited and structurally simple. To add features such as lighting or cameras, clamps are needed to secure external cameras and lights to the handlebars. This method of mounting cameras and lights is not only prone to damage from impacts but also results in a cluttered and unsightly handlebar assembly. Utility Model Content
[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a handlebar stem mechanism and bicycle that has a hidden camera and a light, and can improve the protection performance of the camera and the light, in order to address the shortcomings of the existing technology.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.
[0005] A handlebar stem mechanism with a camera includes a stem and a handlebar at the top of the stem. The rear side of the stem has a receiving cavity, in which a camera and a headlight are disposed. The front side of the stem has a first through hole and a second through hole, in which the camera passes through the first through hole and the headlight passes through the second through hole. A wiring hole is provided between the receiving cavity and the handlebar, through which the wire of the camera passes and extends into the handlebar. A wire exit hole is provided at one end of the handlebar near the left or right side, through which the wire exits, and at the end of the wire is a connector for plugging in a mobile phone.
[0006] Preferably, the first through hole is located above the second through hole.
[0007] Preferably, a first ear is formed on each side of the camera, and the first ear is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity by a first screw.
[0008] Preferably, a second lug is formed on each side of the headlight, and the second lug is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity by a second screw.
[0009] Preferably, it includes a back cover that covers the opening of the receiving cavity and engages tightly with the opening of the receiving cavity.
[0010] A bicycle includes a frame, a head tube at the front end of the frame, and a handlebar stem mechanism at the upper end of the head tube.
[0011] Preferably, the device includes a front fork, the top of which is provided with a fork steerer tube, the upper end of which passes through the head tube of the frame and is inserted into the lower opening of the steerer tube, a fastening screw is provided at the bottom of the receiving cavity, a sunflower-shaped fastener is provided inside the fork steerer tube, and the lower end of the fastening screw is screwed into the sunflower-shaped fastener.
[0012] Preferably, the lower end of the riser has a narrow slot, and a third lug is formed on each side of the narrow slot. The third lugs on both sides of the narrow slot are connected by a locking screw.
[0013] In the handlebar stem mechanism with camera disclosed in this utility model, the handlebar is fixed to the top of the stem. The stem serves to fix the handlebar and connect to the front fork stem. Furthermore, this utility model provides a receiving cavity on the rear side of the stem to conceal the camera and headlight. By providing a first through hole and a second through hole, the camera passes through the first through hole and the headlight passes through the second through hole. This structure allows the camera and headlight to be designed as an internal structure, avoiding collisions caused by external devices being secured to the handlebar, preventing the camera components from being corroded by external dirt, and making the structure around the handlebar more concise and streamlined. In addition, the camera's wire passes through the wiring hole, the handlebar, and exits through the wiring hole. When the user secures their phone to the pre-set phone holder on the handlebar, the connection end of the wire can be directly plugged into the phone. The phone can then acquire and save the video captured by the camera, facilitating connection and easy access to riding videos, thus better meeting application needs. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 A 3D diagram of a bicycle frame;
[0015] Figure 2 An exploded view of a bicycle frame;
[0016] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the handlebar riser mechanism.
[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of the image. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0019] This utility model discloses a handlebar stem mechanism with a camera. Please refer to [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 4 It includes a riser 1 and a handlebar 2 located at the top of the riser 1. A receiving cavity 3 is provided on the rear side of the riser 1. A camera 4 and a headlight 5 are provided in the receiving cavity 3. A first through hole 10 and a second through hole 11 are provided on the front side of the riser 1. The camera 4 passes through the first through hole 10 and the headlight 5 passes through the second through hole 11. A cable routing hole is provided between the receiving cavity 3 and the handlebar 2. The wire 40 of the camera 4 passes through the cable routing hole and extends into the handlebar 2. A cable exit hole 20 is provided at one end of the handlebar 2 near the left or right side. The wire 40 passes through the cable exit hole 20 and the end of the wire 40 is provided with a connector for plugging in a mobile phone.
[0020] In the above structure, the handlebar 2 is fixed to the top of the stem 1. The stem 1 is used to fix the handlebar 2 and connect the front fork steer 12. Based on this, the present invention provides a receiving cavity 3 on the rear side of the stem 1. The receiving cavity 3 is used to hide the camera 4 and the headlight 5. By setting the first through hole 10 and the second through hole 11, the camera 4 passes through the first through hole 10 and the headlight 5 passes through the second through hole 11. The above structure can design the camera 4 and the headlight 5 as an internal structure, avoiding collisions caused by external devices being fixed to the handlebar, preventing the camera components from being corroded by external dirt, and making the structure around the handlebar more concise and smooth. Furthermore, the wire 40 of the camera 4 passes through the wiring hole and the handlebar 2 and then exits through the wire outlet 20. When the user secures the mobile phone to the preset mobile phone holder on the handlebar 2, the connection end of the wire 40 can be directly plugged into the mobile phone. At this time, the mobile phone can acquire and save the video captured by the camera 4, which not only facilitates the connection but also makes it easy to acquire cycling videos, thus better meeting the application requirements.
[0021] Please see Figure 1 In this embodiment, the first through hole 10 is located above the second through hole 11. Specifically, the present invention positions the camera 4 within the first through hole 10 as close as possible to the handlebars 2. Simultaneously, the lens of the camera 4 can protrude slightly outwards to maximize the shooting area of the camera 4. The camera 4 can be a fisheye lens, a wide-angle lens, or a regular lens. In practical applications, the camera 4 only needs to capture the view ahead of the rider, thus meeting the user's video recording needs for cycling activities. Furthermore, positioning the headlight 5 within the second through hole 11 at a slightly lower position facilitates the headlight 5 illuminating the road.
[0022] For a preferred method of fixing the camera 4, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 3The camera 4 has a first ear 41 on each side, and the first ear 41 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity 3 by a first screw 42.
[0023] Similarly, the headlight 5 has a second lug 50 on each side, and the second lug 50 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity 3 by a second screw 51.
[0024] In the above structure, it is preferable to use two first screws 42 and two second screws 51 to fix the camera 4 and the headlight 5. This fixing method is simple and reliable. In addition, other methods such as clip fixing can also be considered, but screw fixing is preferred.
[0025] To cover and protect the receiving cavity 3, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 This embodiment includes a rear cover 6, which covers the opening of the receiving cavity 3 and is tightly engaged with the opening of the receiving cavity 3. In practical applications, a sealing ring is provided between the edge of the rear cover 6 and the edge of the opening of the receiving cavity 3.
[0026] Based on this, the present invention also discloses a bicycle, which includes a frame 7, a head tube 8 at the front end of the frame 7, and a handlebar stem mechanism as described above at the upper end of the head tube 8.
[0027] Please see Figure 2 In this embodiment, the bicycle includes a front fork 9. A fork steerer tube 12 is located at the top of the front fork 9. The upper end of the fork steerer tube 12 passes through the head tube 8 of the frame and is inserted into the lower opening of the seat tube 1. A fastening screw 13 is installed at the bottom of the receiving cavity 3. A sunflower-shaped fastener 14 is located inside the fork steerer tube 12. The lower end of the fastening screw 13 is screwed onto the sunflower-shaped fastener 14. Preferably, in this embodiment, the fastening screw 13 is fastened to the sunflower-shaped fastener 14 to assemble and fix the seat tube 1 and the fork steerer tube 12. Simultaneously, the fastening screw 13 is hidden within the receiving cavity 3, preventing it from being exposed and thus improving aesthetics.
[0028] To ensure that the riser 1 reliably clamps the fork riser 12, in this embodiment, please refer to... Figure 3 The lower end of the riser 1 has a narrow slot, and a third lug 32 is formed on each side of the narrow slot. The third lugs 32 on both sides of the narrow slot are connected by a locking screw 33.
[0029] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. All modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements made within the technical scope of the present utility model should be included within the scope of protection of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A handlebar stem mechanism with a camera, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a riser (1) and a handlebar (2) located at the top of the riser (1). A receiving cavity (3) is provided on the rear side of the riser (1). A camera (4) and a headlight (5) are provided in the receiving cavity (3). A first through hole (10) and a second through hole (11) are provided on the front side of the riser (1). The camera (4) passes through the first through hole (10), and the headlight (5) passes through the second through hole (11). A wiring hole is provided between the receiving cavity (3) and the handlebar (2). The wire (40) of the camera (4) passes through the wiring hole and extends into the handlebar (2). A wire outlet hole (20) is provided at one end of the handlebar (2) near the left or right side. The wire (40) passes through the wire outlet hole (20), and the end of the wire (40) is provided with a connector for plugging in a mobile phone.
2. The handlebar stem mechanism with camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first through hole (10) is located above the second through hole (11).
3. The handlebar stem mechanism with camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The camera (4) has a first ear (41) formed on both sides, and the first ear (41) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity (3) by a first screw (42).
4. The handlebar stem mechanism with camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The headlight (5) has a second lug (50) on each side, and the second lug (50) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving cavity (3) by a second screw (51).
5. The handlebar stem mechanism with camera as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It includes a back cover (6) that covers the opening of the receiving cavity (3) and the back cover (6) is tightly engaged with the opening of the receiving cavity (3).
6. A bicycle, characterized in that, It includes a frame (7), the front end of which is provided with a head tube (8), and the upper end of the head tube (8) is provided with a handlebar stem mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-5.
7. The bicycle as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The device includes a front fork (9), with a fork steerer tube (12) at the top of the fork (9). The upper end of the fork steerer tube (12) passes through the head tube of the frame (8) and is inserted into the lower opening of the steerer tube (1). A fastening screw (13) is inserted through the bottom of the receiving cavity (3). A sunflower fixing member (14) is provided inside the fork steerer tube (12). The lower end of the fastening screw (13) is screwed into the sunflower fixing member (14).
8. The bicycle as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The lower end of the riser (1) is provided with a narrow slot, and a third lug (32) is formed on both sides of the narrow slot. The third lugs (32) on both sides of the narrow slot are connected by a locking screw (33).