Lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame

By introducing a cushioning device into the mountain bike frame, using hydraulic dampers and springs to absorb bumps, the problem of insufficient frame comfort has been solved, resulting in a better riding experience.

CN224491356UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14HUIZHOU CASPURI BICYCLE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUIZHOU CASPURI BICYCLE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-23
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

The existing mountain bike frames lack shock absorption and cushioning structures, resulting in insufficient comfort.

Method used

A lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame including a main stem and a buffer device was designed. The buffer device consists of a hollow tube, a sleeve, a hydraulic damper, and a spring. The hydraulic damper and the spring work together to absorb the bump force and improve comfort.

Benefits of technology

It effectively absorbs bumps, improves riding comfort, and enhances the stability and safety of the frame.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame, comprising: main rod and buffer device, the main rod top end peripheral surface is provided with horizontal pole, the main rod bottom end peripheral surface is provided with inclined pole one, the horizontal pole one end is provided with front fork mounting cylinder, the inclined pole one peripheral surface is provided with hinged seat one, the main rod peripheral surface is symmetrically hinged with two groups of hinged plate, two groups the hinged plate upper surface is provided with connecting plate, the buffer device includes hollow tube, the hollow tube peripheral surface is sleeved with sleeve pipe, the hollow tube upper surface is provided with upper hinged block. The utility model is by rotating bolt, bolt is by thread cooperation with screw hole, and then from the limiting hole in screw hole and the peripheral surface of insertion rod and is separated, and then in the installation hole moving by pulling insertion rod upwards, the peripheral surface of insertion rod is opened by sliding groove and guide block sliding and is guided, avoid in the process of cycling insertion rod will be with cushion rotating, affect the safety of cycling.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mountain bikes, and in particular to a lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame. Background Technology

[0002] All-terrain vehicles (ATVs), also known as ATVs, are vehicles suitable for all terrains. ATVs are characterized by their simple structure, practicality, and excellent off-road performance. Therefore, ATVs are primarily found on beaches or valley roads. On soft sand, the wide tires of ATVs increase the contact area with the ground, generating greater friction. Combined with unique tire treads, this prevents the tires from spinning and slipping, further enhancing the driving experience. They can easily overcome obstacles in valleys, riverbeds, forest trails, streams, and even the harsher deserts. Therefore, to operate in harsh conditions such as beaches, riverbeds, forest trails, streams, or deserts, ATVs must possess excellent structural strength, stability, and lightweight design. The frame, as the main structure of the vehicle, has structural strength and stability that are decisive factors in determining the vehicle's performance.

[0003] A search revealed a mountain bike frame with patent publication number CN206552168U, comprising a front triangle, a center beam, and a rear triangle. The front triangle and the rear triangle are connected as one unit by the center beam. A seat gas spring is mounted on the center beam, with an adjustment handle installed on one side of the movable end of the seat gas spring. A seat is mounted on the top of the movable end of the seat gas spring, and a handlebar gas spring is located at the front end of the front triangle. However, the above structure has the following shortcomings: due to the lack of a cushioning structure, the entire mountain bike frame does not provide good comfort. Therefore, a lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to address the technical problem of the lack of shock absorption and cushioning structures, which results in poor comfort for the entire mountain bike frame. This is addressed by providing a lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame, comprising: a main stem and a cushioning device. A crossbar is provided on the top periphery of the main stem, and a diagonal bar is provided on the bottom periphery of the main stem. A fork mounting tube is provided at one end of the crossbar. A hinge seat is provided on the periphery of the diagonal bar. Two sets of hinge plates are symmetrically hinged to the periphery of the main stem, and a connecting plate is provided on the upper surface of both sets of hinge plates. The cushioning device includes a hollow tube, with a sleeve fitted around its periphery. The upper surface of the hollow tube... The sleeve is equipped with an upper hinge block and a lower hinge block on its bottom surface. A hydraulic damper is installed inside the sleeve, and a spring is sleeved on the circumferential side of the hydraulic damper. A second hinge seat is installed on the circumferential side of the bottom end of the main rod. A third slant bar is hinged to one end of the second hinge seat. A second slant bar is hinged to one end of the connecting plate. A connecting rod is installed on the bottom surface of the second slant bar. An installation hole is opened on the upper surface of the main rod, and a positioning block is installed on the inner wall of the installation hole. A threaded hole is opened on the circumferential side of the top end of the main rod, and an insertion rod is installed inside the installation hole. Several limiting holes are equidistantly opened on the circumferential side of the insertion rod, and a sliding groove is opened on the circumferential side of the insertion rod.

[0005] In one embodiment, one end of the slash bar is fixedly connected to the circumferential side of the fork mounting cylinder, the bottom surface of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the slash bar, the top end of the hydraulic damper is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the inner wall of the hollow tube, and the bottom surface of the hydraulic damper is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the inner wall of the sleeve.

[0006] In one embodiment, the top end of the spring is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the inner wall of the hollow tube, the bottom end of the spring is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the inner wall of the sleeve, the upper hinge block is hinged to the other end of the connecting plate, the lower hinge block is hinged to the hinge seat, the insertion rod is slidably engaged with the mounting hole, a cushion is provided at the top end of the insertion rod, the shape and size of the sliding groove are adapted to the positioning block, the shape and size of the limiting hole are adapted to the threaded hole, bolts are inserted into the limiting hole and the threaded hole, the threaded hole is threadedly engaged with the bolt, and the limiting hole and the threaded hole are fixed by bolts.

[0007] In operation, the aforementioned lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame allows for the rotation of bolts. These bolts engage with threaded holes, disengaging from the threaded holes and limiting holes on the side of the insert rod. This allows the insert rod to be pulled upwards and moved within the mounting hole. The insert rod is guided by a sliding groove and guide block on its side, preventing the insert rod from rotating with the saddle during riding and compromising safety. Several limiting holes on the side of the insert rod allow for adjustment based on individual height. When the entire mountain bike frame experiences bumps, the hinge points at the three ends of the diagonal bar and the two hinge joints will act as the base. Point 3, through the connecting rod, pushes slant bar 2 diagonally upward. Slant bar 2, through its hinge to one end of the connecting plate and with the hinge point of the main rod and the hinge plate as the origin, presses down the other end of the connecting plate. The other end of the connecting plate, through its hinge to the upper hinge block, further presses down the hollow tube. The downward pressing of the hollow tube not only transmits the force generated during bumps to the hydraulic damper for absorption, but also compresses the spring during the pressing process. The spring compression, through the hydraulic damper, further absorbs the force generated during bumps, thereby improving the comfort during riding. The hollow tube and sleeve can protect the spring and hydraulic damper. Attached Figure Description

[0008] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame in one embodiment;

[0009] Figure 2 This is a left view of a lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame in one embodiment;

[0010] Figure 3 In one embodiment Figure 2 Cross-sectional view of section AA;

[0011] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of a lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame in one embodiment. Detailed Implementation

[0012] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0013] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0014] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0015] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0016] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0017] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4 This utility model provides a lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame, including: a main pole 1 and a buffer device 2. A crossbar 10 is provided on the top periphery of the main pole 1, and a diagonal bar 101 is provided on the bottom periphery of the main pole 1. A fork mounting tube 102 is provided at one end of the crossbar 10. A hinge seat 103 is provided on the periphery of the diagonal bar 101. Two sets of hinge plates 1050 are symmetrically hinged to the periphery of the main pole 1. A connecting plate 105 is provided on the upper surface of both sets of hinge plates 1050. The buffer device 2 includes a hollow tube 201. The hollow tube 201 is fitted with a sleeve 202 around its periphery. The upper surface of the hollow tube 201 is provided with an upper hinge block 2010, and the bottom surface of the sleeve 202 is provided with a lower hinge block 2020. A hydraulic damper 203 is provided inside the sleeve 202. A spring 204 is fitted around the periphery of the hydraulic damper 203. A hinge seat 2 104 is provided around the bottom periphery of the main rod 1. A diagonal bar 3 12 is hinged to one end of the hinge seat 2 104. A diagonal bar 2 11 is hinged to one end of the connecting plate 105. A connecting rod 13 is provided on the bottom surface of the diagonal bar 2 11.

[0018] Furthermore, the upper surface of the main rod 1 is provided with a mounting hole 106, the inner wall of the mounting hole 106 is provided with a positioning block 1060, the top peripheral side of the main rod 1 is provided with a threaded hole 107, the mounting hole 106 is provided with an insert rod 3, the peripheral side of the insert rod 3 is provided with a plurality of limiting holes 301 at equal intervals, and the peripheral side of the insert rod 3 is provided with a sliding groove 303.

[0019] Furthermore, one end of the slant bar 101 is fixedly connected to the circumferential side of the fork mounting cylinder 102, the bottom surface of the connecting rod 13 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the slant bar 12, the top end of the hydraulic damper 203 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the inner wall of the hollow tube 201, and the bottom surface of the hydraulic damper 203 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the inner wall of the sleeve 202.

[0020] Furthermore, the top end of the spring 204 is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the inner wall of the hollow tube 201, the bottom end of the spring 204 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the inner wall of the sleeve 202, the upper hinge block 2010 is hinged to the other end of the connecting plate 105, and the lower hinge block 2020 is hinged to the hinge seat 103.

[0021] Furthermore, the insertion rod 3 slides into the mounting hole 106, and a seat 302 is provided at the top of the insertion rod 3. The shape and size of the sliding groove 303 are adapted to the positioning block 1060, and the shape and size of the limiting hole 301 are adapted to the threaded hole 107. Bolts 108 are inserted into the limiting hole 301 and the threaded hole 107, and the threaded hole 107 and the bolts 108 are threadedly engaged. The limiting hole 301 and the threaded hole 107 are fixed by the bolts 108.

[0022] It should be noted that during operation, the aforementioned lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame can be rotated by turning bolt 108. Bolt 108 engages with threaded hole 107, thereby disengaging from threaded hole 107 and limiting hole 301 on the side of the insert rod 3. Then, by pulling upwards, insert rod 3 moves within mounting hole 106. It is guided by sliding groove 303 on the side of insert rod 3 and positioning block 1060, preventing insert rod 3 from rotating with the seat 302 during riding, thus ensuring riding safety. The limiting holes 301 on the side of insert rod 3 allow for adjustment according to different rider heights. When the entire mountain bike frame experiences bumps, the frame will rotate with the hinge point between one end of diagonal bar 3 12 and hinge seat 2 104 as the origin. 12. The connecting rod 13 pushes the second slant bar 11 diagonally upward. The second slant bar 11 is hinged to one end of the connecting plate 105 and takes the hinge point of the main rod 1 and the hinge plate 1050 as the origin, pressing down the other end of the connecting plate 105. The other end of the connecting plate 105 is hinged to the upper hinge block 2010, which in turn presses down the hollow tube 201. The downward pressing of the hollow tube 201 not only transmits the force generated during bumps to the hydraulic damper 203 for absorption, but also squeezes the spring 204 during the pressing process. The compression of the spring 204 further absorbs the force generated during bumps through the hydraulic damper 203, thereby improving the comfort during riding. The hollow tube 201 and the sleeve 202 can protect the spring 204 and the hydraulic damper 203.

[0023] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0024] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame, characterized in that, include: The main rod and buffer device include a crossbar on the top periphery of the main rod, a diagonal bar on the bottom periphery of the main rod, a fork mounting sleeve at one end of the crossbar, a hinge seat on the periphery of the diagonal bar, two sets of hinge plates symmetrically hinged to the periphery of the main rod, and a connecting plate on the upper surface of each set of hinge plates. The buffer device includes a hollow tube with a sleeve on its periphery, an upper hinge block on the upper surface of the hollow tube, a lower hinge block on the bottom surface of the sleeve, a hydraulic damper inside the sleeve, a spring on the periphery of the hydraulic damper, a second hinge seat on the bottom periphery of the main rod, a diagonal bar on one end of the second hinge seat, a second diagonal bar on one end of the connecting plate, and a connecting rod on the bottom surface of the second diagonal bar.

2. The lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main rod has an installation hole on its upper surface, a positioning block is provided on the inner wall of the installation hole, and a threaded hole is provided on the peripheral side of the top end of the main rod.

3. The lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame according to claim 2, characterized in that, An insertion rod is provided in the mounting hole, and several limiting holes are equally spaced on the periphery of the insertion rod, and a sliding groove is provided on the periphery of the insertion rod.

4. The lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the first slant bar is fixedly connected to the circumferential side of the front fork mounting cylinder, and the bottom surface of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the third slant bar.

5. A lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the hydraulic damper is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the inner wall of the hollow tube, and the bottom surface of the hydraulic damper is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the inner wall of the sleeve.

6. A lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame according to claim 5, characterized in that, The top end of the spring is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the inner wall of the hollow tube, and the bottom end of the spring is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the inner wall of the sleeve.

7. A lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame according to claim 6, characterized in that, The upper hinge block is hinged to the other end of the connecting plate, and the lower hinge block is hinged to the hinge seat.

8. A lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame according to claim 3, characterized in that, The insertion rod slides into the mounting hole, and a cushion is provided at the top of the insertion rod.

9. A lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame according to claim 8, characterized in that, The shape and size of the groove are adapted to the positioning block, and the shape and size of the limiting hole are adapted to the threaded hole.

10. A lightweight aluminum alloy mountain bike frame according to claim 9, characterized in that, Bolts are inserted into the limiting hole and the threaded hole, and the threaded hole is threadedly engaged with the bolt. The limiting hole and the threaded hole are fixed by the bolt.