A steering handlebar mechanism for a tricycle
By installing a centrally mounted steering wheel and a turbine steering assembly on the tricycle, the problem of inconvenient heavy-load handling of traditional tricycle steering handles is solved, achieving precise and stable steering, low-cost modification, and easy cleaning of the sponge layer.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU ZONGSHEN VEHICLE IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
Traditional tricycles have heavy steering, are inconvenient to control, can cause fatigue during long rides, and may lose control in special circumstances, leading to a high risk of accidents.
A centrally mounted steering wheel is installed on the tricycle, and steering is achieved through a turbine steering assembly and a protective assembly. The turbine steering assembly includes a rocker arm, a turbine steering gear, a steering shaft head, a universal ball joint, and a connecting rod. The protective assembly includes a protective cover and a retaining ring, and a sponge layer is used to absorb sweat.
It improves steering precision and stability, reduces driver fatigue, is easy to modify and has low cost, and the sponge layer makes cleaning the steering wheel surface convenient.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of steering wheel technology, and in particular relates to a centrally located steering wheel control mechanism for a three-wheeled vehicle. Background Technology
[0002] The advantages of tricycles lie in their compact size, light weight, and small turning radius. Compared to trucks, tricycles are more environmentally friendly, economical, and highly maneuverable, making them suitable for short-distance operations. Traditional tricycles typically use handlebars for steering, which can be heavy and inconvenient to steer under heavy loads, making them difficult to operate. This can lead to driver fatigue during long journeys. Furthermore, the handlebars on tricycles are unstable, and in special circumstances, the steering may suddenly become uncontrollable, potentially causing an accident. Utility Model Content
[0003] In view of the above situation and to overcome the defects of the prior art, this utility model provides a centrally mounted steering wheel control mechanism for tricycles, which installs a steering wheel on the basis of a tricycle with steering wheel pedals, and turns the tricycle by rotating the steering wheel.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a centrally mounted steering wheel control mechanism for a three-wheeled vehicle, including a three-wheeled vehicle frame, a front fork mounted on the front end of the three-wheeled vehicle frame, a turbine steering assembly mounted on the front fork and the three-wheeled vehicle frame, a steering wheel mounted on the turbine steering assembly, and a protective assembly mounted on the steering wheel.
[0005] The protective component includes a protective cover and a fixing ring. The protective cover is movably fitted onto the steering wheel. The inner side of the protective cover has multiple sets of sponge layers spaced apart. The outer side of the protective cover has an absorbent layer that can absorb sweat from the palms. The fixing ring has multiple sets and is movably fitted onto both ends and the middle of the protective cover.
[0006] The fixing ring has an elastic material in the middle and Velcro at both ends.
[0007] The turbine steering assembly includes a second rocker arm, a turbine steering gear, a front mounting plate, and a rear mounting plate. The front mounting plate and the rear mounting plate are both mounted on the three-wheeled vehicle frame. The turbine steering gear is mounted on the front mounting plate and the rear mounting plate. The second rocker arm is connected to the turbine steering gear via a nut.
[0008] The turbine steering assembly further includes a steering shaft head, a rocker arm, a universal ball joint, a universal ball joint, and a connecting rod. The steering shaft head is fixed to the front fork with bolts. The rocker arm is fixed to the steering shaft head with a grooved nut. The universal ball joint and the universal ball joint are respectively fixed at both ends of the connecting rod. The rocker arm is connected to the universal ball joint through a grooved nut, and the rocker arm is connected to the universal ball joint through a grooved nut.
[0009] The advantages of this utility model after adopting the above structure are as follows: it solves the problem of heavy steering and inconvenient operation of heavy-duty vehicles; the use of worm gear steering transmission has the characteristics of precise steering, small steering clearance, high driving stability, reliability and durability; it can be achieved by simple modification on the original steering wheel model, which is convenient to modify, has a high degree of universality and low cost; only simple tooling needs to be added, and the tooling mold has strong versatility; during the compression and stretching of the protective cover, the sponge layer can clean the surface of the steering wheel. Attached Figure Description
[0010] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.
[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a centrally mounted steering wheel control mechanism for a three-wheeled vehicle proposed in this utility model;
[0012] Figure 2 This utility model provides a partial structural diagram of a centrally mounted steering wheel control mechanism for a three-wheeled vehicle. Figure 1 ;
[0013] Figure 3 This utility model provides a partial structural diagram of a centrally mounted steering wheel control mechanism for a three-wheeled vehicle. Figure 2 ;
[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the protective component proposed in this utility model.
[0015] In the attached diagram: 1. Three-wheel frame, 2. Front fork, 3. Steering wheel, 4. Protective cover, 5. Fixing ring, 6. Rocker arm two, 7. Turbine steering gear, 8. Front mounting plate, 9. Rear mounting plate, 10. Steering shaft head, 11. Rocker arm one, 12. Universal ball joint one, 13. Universal ball joint two, 14. Linkage. Detailed Implementation
[0016] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0017] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.
[0018] Example 1
[0019] Please see Figures 1 to 4 This embodiment provides a centrally mounted steering wheel control mechanism for a three-wheeled vehicle, including a three-wheeled vehicle frame 1, a front fork 2 mounted on the front end of the three-wheeled vehicle frame 1, a turbine steering assembly mounted on the front fork 2 and the three-wheeled vehicle frame 1, a steering wheel 3 mounted on the turbine steering assembly, and a protective assembly mounted on the steering wheel 3.
[0020] The turbine steering assembly includes a rocker arm 6, a turbine steering gear 7, a front mounting plate 8, and a rear mounting plate 9. The front mounting plate 8 and the rear mounting plate 9 are both mounted on the three-wheeled vehicle frame 1. The turbine steering gear 7 is mounted on the front mounting plate 8 and the rear mounting plate 9. The rocker arm 6 is connected to the turbine steering gear 7 by a nut.
[0021] The turbine steering assembly also includes a steering shaft head 10, a rocker arm 11, a universal ball joint 12, a universal ball joint 13, and a connecting rod 14. The steering shaft head 10 is fixed to the front fork 2 by bolts. The rocker arm 11 is fixed to the steering shaft head 10 by a grooved nut. The universal ball joint 12 and the universal ball joint 13 are respectively fixed at both ends of the connecting rod 14. The rocker arm 11 is connected to the universal ball joint 13 by a grooved nut, and the rocker arm 12 is connected to the universal ball joint 12 by a grooved nut.
[0022] The steering wheel 3 is connected to the turbine steering unit 7. Turning the steering wheel 3 causes the rocker arm 2 6 to swing back and forth. The rocker arm 2 6 swings back and forth through the connecting rod 14, the universal ball joint 12, and the universal ball joint 2 13, which in turn causes the rocker arm 1 11 to swing back and forth. The rocker arm 1 11 swings back and forth through the steering shaft head 10, which drives the front fork 2 to rotate left and right, thereby controlling the steering of the tricycle.
[0023] Example 2
[0024] This embodiment presents a centrally mounted steering wheel control mechanism for a three-wheeled vehicle. For details regarding embodiments of this utility model, please refer to... Figure 3 and Figure 4The protective assembly includes a protective cover 4 and a fixing ring 5. The protective cover 4 is movably fitted onto the steering wheel 3. The inner side of the protective cover 4 has multiple sets of sponge layers spaced apart, and the outer side of the protective cover 4 has an absorbent layer that can absorb sweat from the palms. The protective cover 4 has multiple sets of sponge layers. The fixing ring 5 is movably fitted onto both ends and the middle position of the protective cover 4. When the protective cover 4 is not in use, after one end of the protective cover 4 is fixed by the fixing ring 5, the other end of the protective cover 4 moves closer to the fixed end, and the protective cover 4 is in a compressed state. Then, the unfixed end is fixed by another fixing ring. When the protective cover 4 is in use, after one end of the protective cover 4 is fixed by the fixing ring 5, the other end of the protective cover 4 moves away from the fixed end, and the protective cover 4 is in a stretched state fitted onto the steering wheel 3. Then, the unfixed end is fixed. The middle position of the protective cover 4 can also be fixed by the fixing ring 5. During the compression and stretching process, the sponge layers of the protective cover 4 clean the surface of the steering wheel 3.
[0025] The fixing ring 5 has an elastic material in the middle and Velcro at both ends.
[0026] 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. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art, inspired by this description, design similar structural methods and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A steering handlebar steering mechanism for a three-wheeled vehicle, characterized by comprising: The vehicle includes a three-wheeled frame, a front fork mounted on the front end of the three-wheeled frame, a turbine steering assembly mounted on the front fork and the three-wheeled frame, a steering wheel mounted on the turbine steering assembly, and a protective assembly mounted on the steering wheel.
2. A mid-mounted steering handlebar steering mechanism for a tricycle as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that The protective assembly includes a protective cover and a fixing ring. The protective cover is movably fitted onto the steering wheel. The inner side of the protective cover is provided with multiple sets of sponge layers at intervals, and the outer side of the protective cover is provided with a water-absorbing layer. The fixing ring is provided with multiple sets and is movably fitted onto both ends and the middle position of the protective cover.
3. A mid-mounted steering wheel steering mechanism for a three-wheeled vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The retaining ring has an elastic material in the middle and Velcro at both ends.
4. A mid-mounted steering handlebar steering mechanism for a tricycle as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The turbine steering assembly includes a second rocker arm, a turbine steering gear, a front mounting plate, and a rear mounting plate. The front mounting plate and the rear mounting plate are both mounted on the three-wheeled vehicle frame. The turbine steering gear is mounted on the front mounting plate and the rear mounting plate. The second rocker arm is connected to the turbine steering gear via a nut.
5. A mid-mounted steering wheel steering mechanism for a three-wheeled vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The turbine steering assembly also includes a steering shaft head, a rocker arm one, a universal ball joint one, a universal ball joint two, and a connecting rod. The steering shaft head is fixed to the front fork with bolts. The rocker arm one is fixed to the steering shaft head with a grooved nut. The universal ball joint one and the universal ball joint two are respectively fixed at both ends of the connecting rod. The rocker arm one is connected to the universal ball joint two with a grooved nut, and the rocker arm two is connected to the universal ball joint one with a grooved nut.