ES2263312A1 - Sliding joint for bicycles - Google Patents

Sliding joint for bicycles

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ES2263312A1
ES2263312A1 ES200302266A ES200302266A ES2263312A1 ES 2263312 A1 ES2263312 A1 ES 2263312A1 ES 200302266 A ES200302266 A ES 200302266A ES 200302266 A ES200302266 A ES 200302266A ES 2263312 A1 ES2263312 A1 ES 2263312A1
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Xabier Narbaiza Gomez
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K25/00—Axle suspensions
    • B62K25/04—Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork
    • B62K25/28—Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with pivoted chain-stay

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Abstract

The invention relates to a sliding joint for bicycles, in which a mobile element rotates in relation to a fixed element. The inventive joint includes at least one flat bar (11) which is provided with a long hole (12) comprising a plurality of seats (13). According to the invention, a pivot connection assembly (2) is fixed in one of the aforementioned seats (13) by means of clamping, said assembly comprising: at least one bushing (23), at least one tape washer (22), at least one pin (21) and a clamping screw (24) which is disposed coaxially on the pin. The invention is suitable for bicycles.

Description

Articulación de recorrido deslizante, para bicicletas.Sliding path joint, for bikes.

En, por ejemplo, sistemas para lograr suspensiones traseras de bicicletas, de los que constan de un cuadro, un cuadrilátero articulado unido por sus extremos al cuadro, un tirante que une el eje de la rueda trasera al cuadrilátero articulado y que transmite las ondulaciones del terreno, y una amortiguador que une el cuadro con el cuadrilátero articulado para amortiguar dicha transmisión, son necesarias articulaciones. En el actual estado de la técnica (como por ejemplo las Patentes US6170845, W097/43166, US6164676 y otras muchas) estas articulaciones son fijas, lo cual conlleva que las suspensiones conocidas no sean adecuadas por demasiado duras, por demasiado blandas o por falta de versatilidad.In, for example, systems to achieve rear bicycle suspensions, consisting of a painting, an articulated quadrilateral joined by its ends to the frame, a tie that links the rear wheel axle to the articulated quadrilateral that transmits the undulations of the terrain, and a damper that joins the frame with the quadrilateral articulated to cushion said transmission, they are necessary joints In the current state of the art (such as US6170845, W097 / 43166, US6164676 and many others) are joints are fixed, which means that suspensions known are not suitable for too hard, too much soft or for lack of versatility.

El usuario desea una suspensión trasera que ofrezca diferentes posibilidades según el terreno, que sea simple y sea suave, sin brusquedades y para ello se hace necesario el empleo de articulaciones de recorrido deslizante, de acuerdo con el invento.The user wants a rear suspension that offer different possibilities depending on the terrain, make it simple and be smooth, without abruptness and for this the use is necessary of sliding path joints, according to the invention.

El objeto del invento es una unión articulada de recorrido deslizante, que ofrece la posibilidad de fijarse a voluntad en diferentes asientos. Se caracteriza porque consta de:The object of the invention is an articulated joint of sliding path, which offers the possibility to look at Will in different seats. It is characterized because it consists from:

a) al menos una pletina que dispone de una ventana alargada en la que se han practicado una pluralidad de asientos en uno cualquiera de los cuales se efectúa la fijación por apriete dea) at least one plate that has a elongated window in which a plurality of seats in any one of which fixing is done by tighten

b) un conjunto de unión pivotante constituido por al menos un casquillo; al menos una arandela cónica, un pasador y un tornillo de apriete sobre dicho pasador con el que se dispone coaxialmente.b) a pivotal joint assembly constituted by at least one socket; at least one conical washer, a pin and a tightening screw on said pin with which it is arranged coaxially.

Con la articulación de recorrido deslizante, para bicicletas, según el invento, desenroscando parcialmente el tornillo del pasador se libera cada arandela cónica del asiento y se permite el desplazamiento del conjunto a lo largo de la ventana para alojarlo -y reapretarlo- en otro cualquiera de los asientos y variando la posición relativa de la articulación.With the sliding path joint, for bicycles, according to the invention, partially unscrewing the pin screw is released each conical seat washer and the movement of the assembly along the window is allowed to house it - and retighten it - in any other of the seats and varying the relative position of the joint.

Es indistinto y accesorio a los efectos del invento tanto el lugar de aplicación en el cuadro de la bicicleta como disponer de una única pletina, un único casquillo y una única arandela cónica o disponer dichos elementos por parejas, en disposición simétrica.It is indistinct and accessory for the purposes of I invent both the place of application in the bicycle frame how to have a single plate, a single bushing and a single conical washer or arrange these elements in pairs, in symmetric arrangement

Las ventajas que derivan de esta estructuración resultan evidentes, pudendo destacarse como más significativas respecto a las opciones conocidas las siguientes:The advantages that derive from this structuring They are evident, I can stand out as more significant regarding the known options the following:

1.- El dispositivo permite la reubicación del pasador en las distintas posiciones simplemente desenroscando lo suficiente para salvar la conicidad de
la(s) arandela(s) y poder saltar de una posición a la siguiente.1.- The device allows the relocation of the pin in the different positions simply by unscrewing enough to save the taper of
the washer (s) and be able to jump from one position to the next.

2.- El sistema es autocentrante.2.- The system is self-centering.

3.- Todas las posibles holguras son eliminadas mediante un mínimo par de apriete.3.- All possible gaps are eliminated by a minimum torque.

4.- Los mecanizados no precisan altas precisiones salvo en el ajuste vástago-orificio interior de la(s)
arandela(s) cónicas.4.- Machining does not require high precision except in the internal stem-hole adjustment of the (s)
conical washer (s).

5.- La superficie de contacto para repartir sobre el cuadro las fuerzas es superior a las opciones conocidas.5.- The contact surface to distribute on the table the forces is superior to the options known.

Para comprender mejor el objeto de la presente invención, se representa en los planos una forma preferente de realización práctica, susceptible de cambios accesorios que no desvirtúen su fundamento.To better understand the purpose of this invention, a preferred form of practical realization, susceptible to accessory changes that do not distort its foundation.

La figura 1 es una representación esquemática de los elementos componentes de la articulación objeto del invento; para un ejemplo de realización incluye una pletina (11), una arandela cónica (22) y un casquillo (23).Figure 1 is a schematic representation of the component elements of the joint object of the invention; for an exemplary embodiment includes a plate (11), a conical washer (22) and a bushing (23).

La figura 2 es una representación esquemática de los elementos componentes de la articulación objeto del invento; similar a la figura 1, pero para un ejemplo de realización que incluye dos pletinas (11), dos arandelas cónicas (22) y dos casquillos (23) en disposición simétrica.Figure 2 is a schematic representation of the component elements of the joint object of the invention; similar to figure 1, but for an embodiment example that includes two plates (11), two conical washers (22) and two bushings (23) in symmetrical arrangement.

Se describe a continuación un ejemplo de realización práctica, no limitativa, del presente invento.An example of practical, non-limiting embodiment of the present invention.

La articulación de recorrido deslizante, para bicicletas de acuerdo con la invención, consta de, al menos, una pletina (11) y un conjunto de unión pivotante (2) constituido por, al menos, un casquillo (23), al menos una arandela cónica (22), un pasador (21) y un tornillo de apriete (24) -ver figura 1-.The sliding path joint, for bicycles according to the invention, consists of at least one plate (11) and a pivotal joint assembly (2) consisting of, at least one bushing (23), at least one conical washer (22), a pin (21) and a tightening screw (24) -see figure 1-.

La pletina (11) se dispone en un elemento fijo, es decir, fijo a la estructura donde vaya aplicada la articulación (por ejemplo, los tubulares (1), (2a) del cuadro de una bicicleta como se ha representado en la figura 2) y dispone en ella una ventana alargada (12) en la que se han practicado una pluralidad de asientos (13).The plate (11) is arranged in a fixed element, that is, fixed to the structure where the joint is applied (for example, the tubular (1), (2a) of the frame of a bicycle as depicted in figure 2) and has a elongated window (12) in which a plurality of seats (13).

Por su parte, el conjunto de unión pivotante dispone coaxialmente a sus elementos componentes: casquillo(s) (23), arandela(s) cónica(s) (22) comprimidas entre pasador (21) y tornillo de apriete (24), con la particularidad de que el elemento móvil (8) de dicha articulación se dispone también en dicho pasador (21). El giro del elemento móvil (8) respecto al pasador (21) se ve facilitado por el casquillo (23) y la fijación de la articulación respecto a la pletina (11) se ve facilitada por la arandela cónica (22).For its part, the pivot joint assembly coaxially disposes of its component elements: bushing (s) (23), conical washer (s) (22) compressed between pin (21) and tightening screw (24), with the particularity that the mobile element (8) of said articulation it is also arranged in said pin (21). The twist of the element mobile (8) with respect to the pin (21) is facilitated by the bushing (23) and joint fixation with respect to the plate (11) is facilitated by the conical washer (22).

Una realización alternativa que no altera en absoluto la esencia del invento se ha representado en la figura 2. Con preferencia (y por facilidad constructiva dada su simetría) se emplea esta solución que incluye dos pletinas (11), dos arandelas cónicas (22), y dos casquillos (23) dispuestos simétricamente abrazando entre ellos al elemento (8) susceptible de girar.An alternative embodiment that does not alter in Absolutely the essence of the invention has been represented in Figure 2. With preference (and for constructive ease given its symmetry) employs this solution that includes two plates (11), two washers conical (22), and two bushes (23) arranged symmetrically hugging between them the element (8) capable of rotating.

Los casquillos (23) son casquillos de fricción, y quedan solidariamente unidos al elemento que ha de girar gracias a la existencia de un ajuste HK. Su misión es la de facilitar el giro relativo entre pasador y dicho elemento.The bushings (23) are friction bushings, and they are united in solidarity with the element that has to turn thanks to the existence of a HK adjustment. Its mission is to facilitate the relative rotation between pin and said element.

Con esta estructuración y particularidades, el funcionamiento tiene lugar de la forma siguiente:With this structuring and particularities, the operation takes place as follows:

Supuesta la articulación perfectamente cerrada, la clave del funcionamiento consiste en desenroscar parcialmente el tornillo (24), que comprime arandela(s) cónica(s) (22) contra asiento(s) (13) una amplitud suficiente para salvar la conicidad de las arandelas cónicas (22). Una vez liberada la articulación podremos desplazar el pasador (21) entre las posiciones definidas por los asientos (13) alojándolo en una cualquiera de ellas.Supposedly the joint perfectly closed, The key to operation is to partially unscrew the screw (24), which compresses conical washer (s) (22) against seat (s) (13) wide enough to save the taper of conical washers (22). Once released the joint can move the pin (21) between the positions defined by the seats (13) housing it in a any of them.

Para volver a fijar la articulación, simplemente es necesario colocar el pasador (21) en una posición aproximadamente centrada en uno de los asientos (13) establecidos y realizar el consabido enroscado y apriete del tornillo (24) (o del cierre rápido en su caso).To reattach the joint, simply it is necessary to place the pin (21) in a position approximately centered on one of the seats (13) established and perform the usual screwing and tighten the screw (24) (or quick closing if applicable).

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1. Articulación de recorrido deslizante, para bicicletas, en la que un elemento móvil gira respecto a otro fijo, caracterizada porque consta de:1. Articulation of sliding route, for bicycles, in which a mobile element rotates with respect to a fixed one, characterized in that it consists of: a) al menos una pletina (11) que dispone de una ventana alargada (12) en la que se han practicado una pluralidad de asientos (13) en uno cualquiera de los cuales se efectúa la fijación por apriete dea) at least one plate (11) that has a elongated window (12) in which a plurality of seats (13) in any one of which the tightening fixation of b) un conjunto de unión pivotante (2) constituido por al menos un casquillo (23); al menos una arandela cónica (22); un pasador (21) y un tornillo (24) de apriete sobre dicho pasador (21) con el que se dispone coaxialmente;b) a pivot joint assembly (2) constituted by at least one bushing (23); at least one washer conical (22); a pin (21) and a tightening screw (24) on said pin (21) with which it is coaxially arranged; de modo que, desenroscando parcialmente el tornillo (24) del pasador (21) se libera cada arandela cónica (22) del asiento (13) y se permite el desplazamiento del conjunto a lo largo de la ventana (12) para alojarlo -y reapretarlo- en otro cualquiera de los asientos (13) variando la posición relativa de la articulación.so that, partially unscrewing the screw (24) of the pin (21) each conical washer (22) is released of the seat (13) and the movement of the assembly to the along the window (12) to house it - and retighten it - in another any of the seats (13) varying the relative position of the joint. 2. Articulación de recorrido deslizante, para bicicletas, según reivindicación anterior, caracterizada porque, en particular, consta de dos idénticas pletinas (11) dispuestas simétricamente, constituyéndose el conjunto de unión pivotante (2) por dos casquillos (23) y dos arandelas cónicas (22) dispuestas simétrica y coaxialmente con un pasador (21) y un tornillo (24) que aprieta sobre él.2. Sliding path joint, for bicycles, according to the preceding claim, characterized in that, in particular, it consists of two identical plates (11) arranged symmetrically, the pivotal joint assembly (2) being constituted by two bushings (23) and two conical washers (22) arranged symmetrically and coaxially with a pin (21) and a screw (24) that tightens on it. 3. Articulación de recorrido deslizante, para bicicletas, según reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizada porque el casquillo (23), o cada casquillo (23), es un casquillo de fricción, con ajuste HK para facilitar el giro relativo del elemento móvil en el pasador (21).3. Sliding path joint, for bicycles, according to previous claims, characterized in that the bushing (23), or each bushing (23), is a friction bushing, with HK adjustment to facilitate the relative rotation of the moving element in the pin ( twenty-one).
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FR2528790A1 (en) * 1982-06-18 1983-12-23 Peugeot Cycles Rear wheel suspension for motorcycle - has adjustable pivot point on swinging link to adjust progression
US5927741A (en) * 1998-12-15 1999-07-27 Chi; Yi-Chen Cushion device for a bicycle
GB2360497A (en) * 2000-03-22 2001-09-26 Atb Sales Ltd Bicycle frame and rear suspension assembly
DE10135622A1 (en) * 2001-07-21 2003-02-06 Bayerische Motoren Werke Ag Child's bicycle has extension element connected to forward end section of main frame tube and axially adjustable, and steering column is fastened at forward end of extension element

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GB511875A (en) * 1938-03-19 1939-08-25 Veloce Ltd Improvements relating to spring mountings for the rear road wheels of motor cycles
FR2528790A1 (en) * 1982-06-18 1983-12-23 Peugeot Cycles Rear wheel suspension for motorcycle - has adjustable pivot point on swinging link to adjust progression
US5927741A (en) * 1998-12-15 1999-07-27 Chi; Yi-Chen Cushion device for a bicycle
GB2360497A (en) * 2000-03-22 2001-09-26 Atb Sales Ltd Bicycle frame and rear suspension assembly
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