A folding bicycle front basket

Abstract

The application discloses a folding bicycle front basket, which comprises a basket frame, a first fixing part and a second fixing part. The first fixing part is suitable for rotatingly mounting the basket frame along one end of the front of a bicycle frame. The second fixing part is suitable for preventing the basket frame from rotating when the basket frame is rotated to a mounting position, so that the basket frame is fixed in the mounting position. When the basket is switched between a storage state and an unfolded state, the second fixing part is controlled, the fixing of the basket in the unfolded state is released, and then the basket frame is rotated to be stored, so that the operation is simple, and the mounting mode is simple and easy to operate. When the bicycle is virtually folded and stored, the basket frame is fixed on the bicycle frame through the first fixing part and kept fixed on one side, and on the other side, the basket frame can be easily folded to be parallel to the bicycle frame, so that the space occupation is further saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of bicycle accessory technology, and in particular to a folding bicycle front basket. Background Technology

[0002] Folding bicycles are a type of bicycle where the front and rear wheels can be folded together using the folding joints of the frame and stem. The length after folding is generally reduced by about 45%. It can be done manually without tools and is portable and easy to store.

[0003] The front basket, as an important accessory of bicycles, provides riders with the convenience of carrying items. The front basket is usually installed vertically at the front of the bicycle. When storing, the front basket is usually difficult to fold up, or it is still set vertically to the frame when folded up, taking up a lot of space and not conducive to folding and use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to provide a folding bicycle front basket that is easy to fold and store.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: a folding bicycle front basket, including a basket frame, a first fixing part and a second fixing part, wherein the first fixing part is adapted to allow the basket frame to be rotated and installed along one end of the front of the frame, and the second fixing part is adapted to prevent the basket frame from rotating when it is rotated to the installation position, so as to fix the basket frame in the installation position.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, a mounting bracket is provided at the front end of the frame, and the first fixing part is provided at the end of the mounting bracket. The end of the mounting bracket does not coincide with the projection of the frame, so that the basket frame in the storage state is parallel to or offset from the frame.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, the mounting bracket is located in the middle or above the basket frame to reduce the height difference between the basket frame and the top of the frame when it is folded up.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the first fixing part includes a rotation limiting part fixed to the mounting bracket and a rotation shaft fixed to the basket frame. A connecting block is provided on the side of the rotation shaft facing the basket frame, and the connecting block leaves a gap between the basket frame and the mounting bracket in the unfolded state.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the second fixing part includes a positioning part disposed in the middle or on both sides of the mounting frame and a positioning mating part disposed on the basket frame. When the basket frame is rotated to the installation position, the positioning part and the positioning mating part are correspondingly engaged, and a fixing structure is provided at the corresponding positions of the positioning part and the positioning mating part.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the positioning part and the positioning mating part are positioning holes provided at corresponding positions, and the fixing structure is a bolt, which is inserted into the corresponding positioning hole for fixing.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the basket frame includes a front fixed surface, a rear fixed surface, a pair of foldable side folding surfaces, and a bottom fixed surface. A hinge structure is provided between the bottom fixed surface and the rear fixed surface, which allows the bottom fixed surface to be folded parallel to the rear fixed surface. The front fixed surface, the rear fixed surface, and the bottom fixed surface are not foldable.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, the basket also includes a support structure adapted to provide support between the front fixed surface and the rear fixed surface to prevent the basket from folding in the unfolded state.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment, the front end of the basket is provided with a hook corresponding to the height of the vehicle frame, and in the stored state, the hook portion of the hook is stretched and hooked tightly to the vehicle frame.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment, the hook portion of the hook converges inward, and when the hook and the frame are connected, the hook portion of the hook deforms to clamp the frame.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this application are as follows: When switching between the folded and unfolded states of the bicycle basket, the second fixing part is controlled to release the basket from its unfolded state, and then the basket frame can be rotated to fold it away. The operation is simple, and the installation method is also easy to use. When the bicycle is partially folded for storage, the basket frame remains fixed to the frame by the first fixing part, and it can also be easily folded to a parallel position with the frame, further saving space. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one type of basketball hoop in a folded state.

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Side view.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the second fixing part restricting the rotation of the first fixing part.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the first fixed part and the second fixed part when the rotation of the first fixed part is not restricted.

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A diagram from another perspective.

[0021] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A diagram showing the basketball hoop when it is unfolded.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the basketball hoop parallel to the chassis.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram showing the basketball hoop perpendicular to the chassis.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a diagram of a hook.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Basketball frame; 101. Front fixed surface; 102. Side folding surface; 103. Rear fixed surface; 104. Bottom fixed surface; 105. Hinge structure; 2. Mounting bracket; 3. Positioning mating part; 4. Positioning part; 5. Rotating shaft; 6. Rotating sleeve; 7. Bolt; 8. Connecting block; 9. Frame; 10. Hook. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present application will be further described below with reference to specific embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the terms "center", "lateral", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., which indicate the orientation and positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and 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 should not be construed as limiting the specific protection scope of this application.

[0028] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0029] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not explicitly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or device. Example

[0030] Reference Figures 1 to 9This embodiment proposes a folding bicycle front basket, mainly including a basket frame 1, a first fixing part, and a second fixing part. The first fixing part is adapted to allow the basket frame 1 to be rotated and installed along one end of the front of the frame 9. The second fixing part is adapted to prevent the basket frame 1 from rotating when it reaches the installation position, thereby fixing the basket frame 1 in the installation position. The basket frame 1 as a whole can rotate through the first fixing part, allowing the basket frame 1 to have two postures: perpendicular to the frame 9 and parallel to the frame 9. The perpendicular posture is the unfolded state, and the parallel posture is the folded state. When the basket frame 1 switches between these states, the restriction of the second fixing part is released, allowing the basket frame 1 to rotate from the unfolded state to the folded state.

[0031] The aforementioned unfolded state refers to the posture of the basket frame 1 when it is fixed in the installation position. The basket frame 1 can be a foldable basket frame 1 or a non-foldable basket frame 1. Of course, the bicycle basket of this application is mainly used for folding bicycles, so a foldable basket frame 1 is preferred to reduce the space occupied by the bicycle and the basket as a whole after storage.

[0032] When switching between the folded and unfolded states of the bicycle basket in actual operation, the second fixing part is controlled to release the fixation of the basket in the unfolded state (installation position), and then the basket frame 1 can be rotated to fold it in. The operation is simple, and the installation method is also simple and easy to operate. When the bicycle is partially folded for storage, the basket frame 1 can still be fixed to the frame 9 by the first fixing part, and the basket frame 1 can be easily folded to a state parallel to the frame 9, thereby further saving space.

[0033] In some embodiments, the above-mentioned vertical and parallelism do not mean strictly adhering to a specific angle. In actual settings, a certain error value can be considered, and it is also possible to implement a certain angle near the vertical and parallelism.

[0034] The basket of this application is mainly installed at the front end of the frame 9. Preferably, a mounting bracket 2 is provided at the front end of the frame 9, and a first fixing part is provided at the end of the mounting bracket 2. The end of the mounting bracket 2 does not coincide with the projection of the frame 9, so that the basket frame 1 in the storage state is parallel to or offset from the frame 9. The width of the mounting bracket 2 itself is greater than the thickness of the frame 9, so the two ends of the mounting bracket 2 do not coincide with the projection of the frame 9, while the middle part of the mounting bracket 2 coincides with the projection of the frame 9. The first fixing part is provided at the end of the mounting bracket 2, so that after the basket rotates, it can rotate along one side of the frame 9, and after rotation, it is approximately parallel to the frame 9, thereby reducing space occupation.

[0035] To limit the height of the basket after installation and prevent it from obstructing the view or interfering with the turning of the bicycle, the mounting bracket 2 is located in the middle or above the basket frame 1. This arrangement of the basket and mounting bracket 2 reduces the height difference between the basket frame 1 and the top of the frame 9 when stored. When stored, the top of the basket will not protrude from the frame 9 or will only protrude by a small area, thus reducing the space occupied during storage.

[0036] Specifically, the first fixing part includes a rotation limiting part fixed to the mounting frame 2 and a rotation shaft 5 fixed to the basket frame 1. A connecting block 8 is provided on the side of the rotation shaft 5 facing the basket frame 1. The connecting block 8 leaves a gap between the basket frame 1 and the mounting frame 2 in the unfolded state. This gap allows the basket to easily rotate to the side of the frame 9. On the other hand, when the bicycle is folded, the front and rear frames 9 are folded up accordingly, preventing interference between the basket and the folded rear frame 9. The end of the mounting frame 2 is provided with a rotating sleeve 6 for mounting the rotation shaft 5. In this way, the basket frame 1 can be rotated around the rotation shaft 5, that is, rotated around the end of the mounting frame 2, through the cooperation of the rotation shaft 5 and the rotating sleeve 6.

[0037] A preferred second fixing part includes a positioning part 4 disposed in the middle or on both sides of the middle of the mounting bracket 2 and a positioning mating part 3 disposed on the basket frame 1. When the basket frame 1 is rotated to the installation position, the positioning part 4 and the positioning mating part 3 engage accordingly, and a fixing structure is provided at the corresponding positions of the positioning part 4 and the positioning mating part 3. Preferably, the positioning part 4 and the positioning mating part 3 are positioning holes disposed at corresponding positions, and the fixing structure is a bolt 7, which is inserted into the positioning hole for fixing.

[0038] The preferred basket frame 1 is foldable as a whole. A preferred basket frame 1 includes a front fixing surface 101, a rear fixing surface 103, a pair of foldable side folding surfaces 102, and a bottom fixing surface 104. A hinge structure 105 is provided between the bottom fixing surface 104 and the rear fixing surface 103. The hinge structure 105 allows the bottom fixing surface 104 to fold parallel to the rear fixing surface 103. The front fixing surface 101, rear fixing surface 103, and bottom fixing surface 104 are not foldable. The front fixing surface 101 of the basket frame 1 faces the direction of travel of the bicycle. The rear fixing surface 103 is fixedly installed to the mounting bracket 2; as... Figure 6 As shown, since the side folding surfaces 102 are foldable, when folding, the two side folding surfaces 102 fold towards the rear fixing surface 103, while the front fixing surface 101 folds towards the rear fixing surface 103, and the bottom fixing surface 104 folds up from the bottom until the bottom surface and the rear fixing surface 103 are parallel, thus forming as shown. Figure 1 and Figure 2The folded state is shown. A hinge structure 105 for folding is provided on the side between the bottom fixing surface 104 and the rear fixing surface 103. The basket frame 1 also has other foldable embodiments, which can be selected as needed. It must be ensured that at least one side of the rear fixing surface 103 is fixed to ensure that it has a frame that can maintain its posture when rotated and installed via the first fixing part.

[0039] The aforementioned basket 1 has no top surface; the top surface is an opening.

[0040] In some embodiments, the preferred basket 1 further includes a support structure adapted to provide support between the front fixing surface 101 and the rear fixing surface 103 to prevent the basket 1 from folding in the unfolded state. The support structure is a common fixing method for folding bicycle baskets, and this application does not impose further limitations; any suitable support structure can be selected.

[0041] Because the first fixing part rotates and installs the basket frame 1, and the second fixing part mainly fixes the basket in the unfolded state, the basket lacks fixation in the folded state, causing it to wobble when folded. To solve this problem, it is preferable to have a hook 10 attached to the front end of the basket at the height of the frame 9. In the folded state, the hook of the hook 10 extends and hooks tightly to the frame 9. Preferably, the hook of the hook 10 converges inward, and when the hook 10 and the frame 9 are connected, the hook of the hook 10 deforms to clamp the frame 9. The hook 10 itself has good deformation capacity, and after the basket is folded up, pulling the hook 10 to hook the frame 9 can easily fix it.

[0042] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of this application have been described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that this application is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely the principles of this application. Various changes and modifications can be made to this application without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection claimed by this application is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A folding bicycle front basket, characterized in that, The device includes a basketball hoop, a first fixing part, and a second fixing part. The first fixing part is adapted to allow the basketball hoop to be rotatably mounted along one end of the front of the frame. The second fixing part is adapted to prevent the basketball hoop from rotating when it is rotated to the mounting position, so as to fix the basketball hoop in the mounting position.

2. The folding bicycle front basket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, A mounting bracket is provided at the front end of the frame, and the first fixing part is provided at the end of the mounting bracket. The end of the mounting bracket does not coincide with the projection of the frame, so that the basket frame in the storage state is parallel to or offset from the frame.

3. The folding bicycle front basket as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting bracket is located in the middle or above the basket frame to reduce the height difference between the basket frame and the top of the frame when it is folded up.

4. The folding bicycle front basket as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first fixing part includes a rotation limiting part fixed to the mounting frame and a rotation shaft fixed to the basket frame. A connecting block is provided on the side of the rotation shaft facing the basket frame, and the connecting block leaves a gap between the basket frame and the mounting frame in the unfolded state.

5. The folding bicycle front basket as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second fixing part includes a positioning part provided in the middle or on both sides of the mounting frame and a positioning mating part provided on the basket frame. When the basket frame is rotated to the installation position, the positioning part and the positioning mating part are correspondingly engaged, and a fixing structure is provided at the corresponding positions of the positioning part and the positioning mating part.

6. The folding bicycle front basket as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The positioning part and the positioning mating part are positioning holes set at corresponding positions, and the fixing structure is a bolt, which is inserted into the corresponding positioning hole for fixing.

7. The folding bicycle front basket as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The basketball hoop includes a front fixed surface, a rear fixed surface, a pair of foldable side folding surfaces, and a bottom fixed surface. A hinge structure is provided between the bottom fixed surface and the rear fixed surface. The hinge structure allows the bottom fixed surface to be folded up to be parallel to the rear fixed surface. The front fixed surface, the rear fixed surface, and the bottom fixed surface are not foldable.

8. The folding bicycle front basket as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The basket also includes a support structure adapted to provide support between the front fixed surface and the rear fixed surface to prevent the basket from folding in the unfolded state.

9. The folding bicycle front basket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The front end of the basket is equipped with a hook corresponding to the height of the frame. When the basket is folded up, the hook is extended and hooked tightly to the frame.

10. The folding bicycle front basket as described in claim 9, characterized in that, The hook portion of the hook converges inward, and when the hook and the frame are connected, the hook portion of the hook deforms to clamp the frame.

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