CN211442574U

CN211442574U - Lock assembly for shared bicycle and shared bicycle

Info

Publication number: CN211442574U
Application number: CN201921222800.2U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 叶鹏
Original assignee: Beijing Mobike Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Hanhai Information Technology Shanghai Co Ltd
Priority date: 2019-07-30
Filing date: 2019-07-30
Publication date: 2020-09-08
Anticipated expiration: 2029-07-30

Abstract

The utility model relates to a tool to lock subassembly and sharing bicycle for sharing bicycle. This tool to lock subassembly includes: the back of the integral structure of the main shell is provided with a hollow part; the battery accommodating groove is arranged on the outer surface of the electric bin, an electric connection point is arranged on the battery accommodating groove, an electric component is arranged in the electric bin, the electric connection point is electrically connected with the electric component, the electric bin is arranged in the main shell, the battery accommodating groove penetrates through the hollow part and extends out of the main shell, and an opening is formed in one side of the battery accommodating groove, which is positioned outside the main shell; the battery module is configured to be inserted and fixed in the battery accommodating groove through the opening and form contact type electric connection with the electric connection point; the back lid, the back lid should be established at the overall structure's of the main casing body the back, and the battery holding tank is sealed between back lid and the main casing body, and the back lid is configured to be used for with sharing bicycle fixed connection.

Description

Lock assembly for shared bicycle and shared bicycle

Technical Field

The utility model belongs to the technical field of the sharing bicycle, specifically, the utility model relates to a tool to lock and sharing bicycle for sharing bicycle.

Background

Two-wheeled vehicles such as bicycles and electric mopeds are important tools for riding instead of walk in modern life and are widely applied. In recent years, the business model of sharing bicycles has developed rapidly, further driving the development of the bicycle industry.

As a bicycle that can be used in public, the requirements in terms of performance and reliability are different from those of a conventional bicycle. In addition, how to ensure the reliability of the vehicle and facilitate the maintenance of the operator is also an important technical development direction in the field.

The shared bicycle needs to have a perfect vehicle locking and unlocking control system, so that the requirement of providing vehicle rental service is met. In the prior art, a communication module is arranged in a lock of a shared bicycle, and a signal is sent to the lock through a mobile phone or a server, so that the lock performs an unlocking action. This embodiment requires a high structural and functional reliability of the vehicle lock.

For such locks, the operator who shares the bicycle needs to maintain the locks and the vehicle regularly to ensure that the locks and the vehicle can operate normally. In order to prolong the maintenance period of the lock, a person skilled in the art tries to supply power to the lock by using a solar cell panel, a wheel generator and other devices so as to ensure the normal power consumption of the lock. However, this embodiment has low reliability, and the charging circuit and the charging device are easily damaged. For the lockset only adopting the built-in battery, the lockset needs to be disassembled to replace the battery during maintenance, and the maintenance difficulty is high and the cost is high.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved lock for sharing bicycles.

According to an aspect of the utility model provides a tool to lock subassembly for sharing bicycle, this tool to lock includes:

the back of the integral structure of the main shell is provided with a hollow part;

the battery accommodating groove is arranged on the outer surface of the electrical bin, an electrical connection point is arranged on the battery accommodating groove, an electrical component is arranged in the electrical bin, the electrical connection point is electrically connected with the electrical component, the electrical bin is arranged in the main shell, the battery accommodating groove penetrates through the hollow part and extends out of the main shell, and an opening is formed in one side, located outside the main shell, of the battery accommodating groove;

the battery module is configured to be fixedly inserted into the battery accommodating groove through the opening and form contact type electric connection with the electric connection point;

the rear cover is arranged on the back face of the integral structure of the main shell, the battery accommodating groove is closed between the rear cover and the main shell, and the rear cover is configured to be fixedly connected with a shared bicycle.

Optionally, the electric connection point is a contact pad arranged on the inner wall of the battery accommodating groove, the contact pad is located on the inner wall of the battery accommodating groove opposite to the opening, a power transmission point is arranged on the battery module, and when the battery module is fixed in the battery accommodating groove in an inserted manner, the power transmission point and the contact pad are mutually attached and contacted.

Optionally, the electrical connection point is a first conductive insertion part arranged on the battery accommodating groove, a second conductive insertion part corresponding to the first conductive insertion part is arranged on the battery module, and when the battery module is inserted and fixed in the battery accommodating groove, the first conductive insertion part and the second conductive insertion part are inserted and fixed to form electrical connection.

Optionally, the electrical component includes a circuit board, a conductive cable is disposed between the circuit board and the electrical connection point, and the conductive cable extends from an outer surface of the electrical cabin to an inside of the electrical cabin.

Optionally, a cover plate is rotatably disposed at the opening of the battery accommodating groove, and the cover plate is configured to be rotatable to a closed position to close the opening.

Optionally, the open-ended edge of battery holding tank is formed with first joint portion, be provided with second joint portion on the battery module is pegged graft and is fixed when in the battery holding tank, first joint portion with second joint portion joint is connected.

Optionally, a rib is formed on an inner wall of the battery accommodating groove, the rib extends along a direction from the opening to the inside of the battery accommodating groove, a sliding groove is formed on an outer surface of the battery module, and the rib is configured to be inserted into the sliding groove for guiding the battery module to slide into the battery accommodating groove.

Optionally, the main housing includes a front housing and a bottom plate, the bottom plate is fastened to the front housing, a space for accommodating the electrical bin is formed between the front housing and the bottom plate, an outer surface of the bottom plate serves as a back surface of the main housing, the hollow is formed on the bottom plate, and a shape of the hollow is matched with a shape of the battery accommodating groove;

the electric bin comprises a first bin shell and a second bin shell, the first bin shell is buckled on the second bin shell, and the battery accommodating groove is formed in the outer surface of the second bin shell.

Optionally, the shape of the rear cover matches the shape of the main housing, the rear cover has a side wall, and the rear cover is fixedly fastened to the back of the integral structure of the main housing.

The utility model also provides a sharing bicycle, including above-mentioned tool to lock subassembly and automobile body main part, the back lid with automobile body main part fixed connection, the tool to lock subassembly includes the set bar, the mobilizable setting of set bar is in on the main casing body, the set bar is configured to be used for preventing the wheel rotation of sharing bicycle or preventing the handlebar rotation of sharing bicycle.

The utility model has the advantages of a technological effect lies in, the electromagnetism holding tank is located outside the main casing body, facilitates for changing the battery, and it is convenient to maintain.

Other features of the present invention and advantages thereof will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the invention, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.

FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a lock assembly provided by the present invention;

fig. 2 is a back view of the electrical compartment provided by the present invention assembled within the main housing;

fig. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the rear cover provided by the present invention;

fig. 4 is a side view of the lock assembly provided by the present invention.

Detailed Description

Various exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that: unless specifically stated otherwise, the relative arrangement of the components and steps, the numerical expressions, and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present invention.

The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, its application, or uses.

Techniques and apparatus known to those of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but are intended to be considered a part of the specification where appropriate.

In all examples shown and discussed herein, any particular value should be construed as merely illustrative, and not limiting. Thus, other examples of the exemplary embodiments may have different values.

It should be noted that: like reference numbers and letters refer to like items in the following figures, and thus, once an item is defined in one figure, further discussion thereof is not required in subsequent figures.

The utility model provides a tool to lock subassembly for sharing bicycle, this tool to lock subassembly include the main casing body, electric storehouse, battery module 3, back lid 4 and set bar 5, as shown in figure 1.

The main casing body is used for accommodating various functional components in the lock assembly, and as shown in fig. 1, the back surface of the overall structure of the main casing body is provided with a hollow 121, and the hollow 121 is used for exposing the battery module 3 of the lock assembly.

The electric bin is used for accommodating electric components in the lock assembly, and the electric bin provides a sealing protection effect, so that the electric components are prevented from being invaded by foreign matters such as liquid and dust, and the functional reliability of the electric components is ensured.

The electrical components typically include motors, circuit boards, sensors, etc., which may be disposed within the electrical compartment. In particular, as shown in fig. 1, a battery receiving groove 21 is provided on an outer surface of the electrical compartment, i.e., the battery receiving groove 21 is located outside the electrical compartment. The battery accommodating groove 21 is provided with an electrical connection point, and the electrical connection point is electrically connected with an electrical component inside the electrical bin through a structure for electrical connection. The above-mentioned structure for electrical connection will penetrate through the structure of the electrical compartment, i.e. from the outer surface of the electrical compartment to the interior of the electrical compartment. The mechanism of the electric bin is matched with the electric connection structure to form sealing, so that the effects of water resistance and foreign matter prevention are achieved.

As shown in fig. 1, the electrical bin is disposed in the main housing, and the battery accommodating groove 21 located on the outer surface of the electrical bin can extend from the hollow 121 of the main housing to the outside of the main housing. Fig. 2 shows the structure of the back surface of the main housing when the electrical compartment is assembled in the main housing, and it can be seen that the battery receiving grooves 21 protrude from the hollow 121 of the main housing. One side of the battery receiving groove 21 has an opening 211. The opening 211 is formed in a position and orientation such that when the electrical compartment is assembled to the main housing, the opening 211 is located outside the main housing. Alternatively, the orientation of the opening 211 may be parallel to the back surface of the main housing or perpendicular to the back surface of the main housing, which is not strictly limited by the present invention.

The opening 211 is used for the battery module 3 to be fitted into the battery receiving groove 21. The battery module 3 is configured to be inserted and fixed in the battery receiving groove 21 through the opening 211. For example, the maintainer can push the battery module into the battery accommodating groove from the opening, and fix the battery module in the accommodating groove through the structure arranged on the battery accommodating groove and the battery module. When the battery module is inserted and fixed in the battery accommodating groove, the battery module can form contact type electric connection with the electric connection point. In this way, the battery module can transmit electric energy to the electric components located in the electric compartment through the electric connection points.

The rear cover 4 covers the back surface of the main housing, and the rear cover 4 is used for sealing the battery accommodating groove 21 to prevent the battery accommodating groove 21 from being exposed to the outside, as shown in fig. 2 and 4. In a specific embodiment, the rear cover 4 may have a side wall to form an encapsulation structure with the rear surface of the main housing to enclose the battery receiving groove therein. Alternatively, the rear cover may be a flat plate structure, and the back edge of the main housing may be formed with a side wall, or may form a closed structure with the rear cover. The utility model discloses do not carry out concrete restriction to this, satisfy the back lid with the main casing body seals the battery holding tank between the two can. The back lid plays the effect that bears, support to the main casing body, when assembling the tool to lock subassembly to the bicycle, the back lid is used for with bicycle fixed connection.

The utility model provides a tool to lock subassembly's advantage lies in, when in-service use, back lid and the main casing body form whole enclosed construction, and the user can't observe battery holding tank and battery module. The main casing body and the rear cover can well protect various functional components and the battery of the lockset. When the battery needs to be replaced, a maintainer can detach the main shell from the rear cover, and under the condition that the main shell does not need to be detached, the old battery module can be taken out of the battery accommodating groove, so that a new battery module can be replaced. And then, the main shell is directly assembled back to the rear cover to complete the battery replacement. The whole operation process is easy to realize. The lockset component not only meets the requirement of protecting each component of the lockset, but also is convenient for maintaining and replacing the battery module.

Optionally, the electrical connection point is disposed on a contact pad on an inner wall of the battery accommodating groove, and the contact pad is used for contacting with the battery module to form an electrical connection. Preferably, the contact pad is located on an inner wall of the battery receiving groove opposite to the opening. Thus, the battery module can be directly pressed on the contact pads when inserted into the battery accommodating groove, and the reliability of point connection is higher. And power transmission points are correspondingly formed on the battery module and used for being attached and contacted with the contact pads to realize contact type electric connection. The utility model discloses in the optional embodiment, contact pad and transmission of electricity point all can adopt metal structure such as sheetmetal, metal shrapnel to make, the utility model discloses do not restrict this. The contact pad and the power transmission point are simple in structure, lower in processing cost, simple in positioning during assembly and not easy to cause assembly and power transmission faults.

In another alternative embodiment, the electrical connection point is a first conductive insertion part disposed on the battery receiving groove 21, as shown in fig. 1. The battery module is correspondingly provided with a second conductive insertion part. The first conductive inserting part and the second conductive inserting part can be mutually inserted and fixed, so that electric connection is formed. The first conductive inserting part and the second conductive inserting part are respectively provided with a circuit structure for electric connection, and when the first conductive inserting part and the second conductive inserting part are inserted, the circuit structures can be sealed inside the first conductive inserting part and the second conductive inserting part and cannot be exposed outside, so that the sealing and reliable electric connection effect is realized. When the battery module is fixedly inserted into the battery accommodating groove, the second conductive insertion part corresponds to the first conductive insertion part in position and is inserted together. Optionally, the second conductive plug part may be two conductive plugs extending from the battery module, and the first conductive plug part may be two conductive sockets disposed in the battery accommodating groove. The first and second conductive insertion parts have high electric connection reliability, and poor contact between the battery module and the electric connection point due to vibration, external impact and the like is avoided. Moreover, the stability of the electrical connection relationship can also improve the power transmission stability of the battery module, and the service life of the battery module is prolonged. In addition, the inserting and fixing relationship between the first conductive inserting part and the second conductive inserting part can indirectly play an auxiliary role of fixing the battery module in the battery accommodating groove.

Optionally, the electrical component comprises a circuit board, as shown in fig. 1. The circuit board may be provided with a chip, a control circuit and other circuit structures to control other electrical components such as motors, sensors, communication modules and the like.

Preferably, the electrical connection points can be directly electrically connected to the circuit board, and the electrical power can be supplied to the circuit board and the electrical components such as the motor via the circuit board.

Further preferably, the circuit board and the electrical connection point are electrically connected through a conductive cable. That is, the above-described structure for electrical connection may be a conductive cable. The electrically conductive cable passes through the structure of the electrical compartment from outside the outer surface of the electrical compartment and extends to the interior of the electrical compartment. The electric connection between the electric connection point and the electric component is realized by utilizing the conductive cable, on one hand, the reliability of power transmission can be ensured, and the conductive cable has higher reliability and is not easy to be damaged compared with a laser welding circuit. On the other hand, the conducting cable can be connected with the structure of the electric bin in a sealing mode, and the possibility that the sealing performance of the conducting structure is weakened due to the fact that the conducting structure penetrates through the structure of the electric bin is reduced. The wall of the electric cabin can be provided with a structure for fixing and guiding the conductive cable.

Alternatively, a cover plate may be provided at an opening of the battery receiving groove, the cover plate being rotatably coupled at an edge of the opening. The cover plate may be provided on the opening by rotating the cover, thereby sealing the opening. The cover plate can rotate between a closed position and an open position, and a maintainer can open the cover plate when replacing the battery module and close the cover plate after completing replacement. The cover plate can protect the battery module and prevent the battery module from moving out of the battery accommodating groove.

In another alternative embodiment, the edge of the opening 211 of the battery receiving groove 21 may be formed with a first clamping portion 212, as shown in fig. 1 and 2. Correspondingly, the battery module 3 is provided with a second clamping portion. Electromagnetism module grafting is fixed when in the electromagnetism holding tank, second joint portion can be connected with first joint portion 212 between formation joint, thereby will battery module 3 joint is fixed in battery holding tank 21, prevents to deviate from beyond battery module 3. When the battery module needs to be replaced, a maintainer only needs to pull the first clamping portion to make the first clamping portion slightly deform, so that the first clamping portion is separated from the second clamping portion to replace the battery module. After inserting new battery module in the battery holding tank, first joint portion and second joint portion can automatic block. The clamping device has the advantages of convenience in assembly, high clamping and fixing reliability and simplicity in operation process of disassembly and assembly of maintenance personnel.

Optionally, a rib is formed on the inner wall of the battery accommodating groove, the rib extends along the direction from the opening to the inside of the accommodating groove, and a sliding groove is correspondingly formed on the battery module. When the battery module inserts from the opening part during the battery holding tank, the bead can imbed the spout to it is right to play the guide effect to the battery module, makes in battery module can smooth and easy, accurate slip into the battery holding tank, realizes stable assembly. The possibility of dislocation, clamping and the like of the battery module when the battery module is arranged in the battery accommodating groove is reduced, and convenience is provided for assembling and disassembling the battery assembly.

Optionally, the main housing comprises a front housing 11 and a bottom plate 12, as shown in fig. 1 and 2. The bottom plate 12 is fastened to the front case 11, and a space for accommodating the electrical compartment and other components is formed between the front case 11 and the bottom plate 12. The outer surface of the bottom plate 12 serves as the back surface of the main housing, and the hollow 121 is formed on the bottom plate 12. When the electrical housing is assembled in the main housing, the battery receiving groove 21 protrudes from the back surface of the main housing. The shape of the hollow 121 matches with the shape of the battery accommodating groove 21, for example, the battery accommodating groove 21 is rectangular, and the hollow 121 is rectangular. Through this kind of design, it is more convenient to the assembly of main casing body, electric storehouse on the one hand, on the other hand for main casing body and electric storehouse have good structural stability and cooperation relation, difficult emergence is out of shape, not hard up phenomenons such as becoming flexible. Except that the main casing body and the electrical bin are positioned and fixed through screws and positioning structures, the positioning effect can be realized through matching between the hollow part and the battery accommodating groove. Moreover, the shape of fretwork and the shape phase-match of battery holding tank can improve the sealing reliability of the main casing body.

Optionally, the electrical cartridge may comprise a first cartridge housing 201 and a second cartridge housing 202, as shown in fig. 1. The first cartridge shell 201 is fastened on the second cartridge shell 202, and the first cartridge shell and the second cartridge shell can form a sealing relationship. The battery receiving groove 21 is formed on the outer surface of the second housing 202. The region formed by buckling the first bin shell 201 and the second bin shell 202 is used for accommodating electric components such as a motor and a circuit board. The embodiment can facilitate the assembly and fixation of the electrical bin and the electrical components, and the battery assembly groove and the electrical bin can also form a stable integrated structure.

Alternatively, as shown in fig. 1, 3 and 4, the shape of the rear cover 4 may match the shape of the main housing. The rear cover 4 is formed with a side wall, and the battery accommodating groove 21 can be enclosed between the rear cover 4 and the back surface of the main casing body by a space formed by enclosing the side wall of the rear cover 4 and the back surface of the main casing body. The back lid plays the effect of support, support shell in the tool to lock subassembly, consequently in the embodiment that is formed with the lateral wall on it, the back lid can be more effective, stable play support, the positioning action to the main casing body, has guaranteed the reliability of tool to lock unit mount on the car. In addition, the space for accommodating the battery accommodating groove is formed by the side wall formed on the rear cover, so that the design of forming the side wall on the back surface of the main shell is omitted. Thus, the battery module can be more conveniently disassembled, and the disassembly and the assembly of the battery module cannot be blocked by the main shell.

The utility model also provides a sharing bicycle. The sharing bicycle comprises a bicycle body and the lock assembly. The lock assembly is fixedly arranged on the vehicle body main body. Wherein the rear cover is directly fixed on the vehicle body main body, and the main shell is arranged on the rear cover. The lock assembly includes a latch 5, the latch 5 being movably disposed on the main housing. The latches 5 are configured to prevent the wheels of the shared bicycle from rotating or prevent the handlebars of the shared bicycle from rotating.

Although some specific embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail by way of illustration, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the above illustration is only for purposes of illustration and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that modifications may be made to the above embodiments without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A lock assembly for sharing a bicycle, comprising:

2. The lock assembly of claim 1, wherein the electrical connection point is a contact pad disposed on an inner wall of the battery receiving groove, the contact pad is located on an inner wall of the battery receiving groove opposite to the opening, the battery module has a power transmission point thereon, and the power transmission point and the contact pad are in contact with each other when the battery module is inserted and fixed in the battery receiving groove.

3. The lock assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the electrical connection point is a first conductive insertion portion disposed on the battery receiving groove, and the battery module is disposed with a second conductive insertion portion corresponding to the first conductive insertion portion, and when the battery module is inserted and fixed in the battery receiving groove, the first conductive insertion portion and the second conductive insertion portion are inserted and fixed to form an electrical connection.

4. The lock assembly of claim 1, wherein the electrical component comprises a circuit board, and a conductive cable is disposed between the circuit board and the electrical connection point, the conductive cable extending from an outer surface of the electrical compartment to an interior of the electrical compartment.

5. The lock assembly of claim 1, wherein the opening of the battery receiving slot is rotatably disposed with a cover plate configured to be rotatable to a closed position to close the opening.

6. The lock assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein a first clamping portion is formed at an edge of an opening of the battery accommodating groove, a second clamping portion is disposed on the battery module, and the first clamping portion is connected with the second clamping portion in a clamping manner when the battery module is inserted and fixed in the battery accommodating groove.

7. The lock assembly of claim 1, wherein the battery receiving groove has a rib formed on an inner wall thereof, the rib extending in a direction from the opening toward an inside of the battery receiving groove, and the battery module has a slide groove formed on an outer surface thereof, the rib being configured to be inserted into the slide groove for guiding the battery module to slide into the battery receiving groove.

8. The lock assembly according to claim 1, wherein the main housing includes a front shell and a bottom plate, the bottom plate is fastened to the front shell, a space for accommodating the electrical compartment is formed between the front shell and the bottom plate, an outer surface of the bottom plate serves as a back surface of the main housing, the hollow is formed on the bottom plate, and a shape of the hollow is matched with a shape of the battery accommodating groove;

9. The lock assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rear cover is shaped to match the shape of the main housing, the rear cover having side walls, the rear cover being fixedly snap-fitted to the rear face of the unitary structure of the main housing.

10. A sharing bike comprising the lock assembly of any one of claims 1-9 and a body, the rear cover being fixedly connected to the body, the lock assembly comprising a latch movably disposed on the main housing, the latch being configured to prevent rotation of a wheel of the sharing bike or to prevent rotation of a handlebar of the sharing bike.