JP2016537263A - Bicycle stem with handlebar position change - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bicycle stem that connects a fork tube to which a steering wheel is mounted and a handlebar provided to adjust the direction of the steering wheel, and is connected to an upper end portion of the fork tube. A first fixture; a second fixture connected to a central portion of the handlebar; and a connector provided between the first fixture and the second fixture; and rotating the connector. Positioning the central axis of the second fixture so as to reduce the vertical angle between the central axis of the first fixture and the central axis of the second fixture perpendicular to the ground; The present invention relates to a bicycle stem capable of changing the position of the handle bar, wherein the handle bar can be placed adjacent to the fork tube during storage of the bicycle.

Description

  The present invention relates to a bicycle stem capable of changing the position of a handlebar, and more particularly, regardless of the type of the bicycle stem, the handlebar is stored side by side on a fork tube when the bicycle is stored. It is related with the stem for bicycles which can change the position of a handlebar which can improve the convenience of the.

  In recent years, the demand for bicycles has increased due to the rapid increase in popularity of bicycles as leisure sports along with social movements to use bicycles as a solution to solve the problem of environmental pollution caused by automobiles.

  However, despite the fact that the storage space for bicycles must increase sufficiently to meet the increased demand, the storage space for bicycles is still small, so that the bicycle structure during storage is different from the structure of the bicycle during travel. Many methods for changing the structure have been invented.

  One way is to store the bicycle by changing the structure of the bicycle stem that connects the fork tube with the steering wheel and the handlebar provided to adjust the direction of the steering wheel. Sometimes there is a way to place the handlebar side by side on the steering wheel and the wheel.

  However, the method of changing the structure of the bicycle stem and arranging the handlebars side by side with the steering wheel and the wheel has the following limitations due to the structure of the bicycle stem. Despite being a method that can be stored, it is not widely used.

  That is, in the case of the conventional Quill type bicycle stem shown in FIG. 1, the handle bar can be placed on the wheel, but it cannot be placed on the steering wheel that rotates with the handle bar. Since the conventional quill type bicycle stem cannot be used, the above-described method itself cannot be used.

  Also, in the case of the conventional threadless type bicycle stem shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the portion connected to the fork tube is rotated, and the handle bar is placed side by side on the steering wheel and the wheel. Although the direction in which the part connected to the fork tube is rotated and the direction in which the steering wheel is steered are the same, after the part connected to the fork tube is rotated, the binding must be sufficiently solid Otherwise, the method described above cannot be easily used in that safety is impaired and the possibility of an accident becomes very high.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and its technical problem is that regardless of whether the type of the stem for the bicycle is a quill type or a threadless type, the bicycle It is an object of the present invention to provide a bicycle stem capable of changing the position of the handle bar, which can stably improve the convenience of storage by arranging the handle bar on the fork tube during storage.

  The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is not limited to the technical problem mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be obtained from the following description based on the general knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention belongs. It can be clearly understood by those who have it.

  According to the present invention, there is provided a bicycle stem for connecting a fork tube, on which a steered wheel is mounted, and a handlebar provided to adjust a direction of the steered wheel according to the present invention. A first fixture coupled to the upper end of the tube; a second fixture coupled to the central portion of the handlebar; and a coupler provided between the first fixture and the second fixture. And rotating the connector to reduce a vertical angle between the central axis of the first fixture perpendicular to the ground and the central axis of the second fixture. Achieved by a bicycle stem capable of changing the position of the handlebar, characterized in that the handlebar can be placed adjacent to the fork tube when the bicycle is stored by positioning the central axis. It is possible.

  Here, the decreasing angle between the central axis of the first fixture and the central axis of the second fixture may be 70 to 90 degrees.

  The connector includes a first extension formed in a cylindrical shape extending from a side portion of the first fixture, and a second extension formed in a cylindrical shape extending from a side portion of the second fixture. And any one of the first extension part and the second extension part may be inserted into another one and connected to each other.

  At this time, the first extension part and the second extension part may prevent the second extension part from rotating with respect to the first extension part regardless of a user's intention. A large number of protrusions may be engaged with each other at a portion where the and are in contact with each other.

  Here, the plurality of protrusions may be repeatedly separated from the protrusions facing each other during rotation of the coupler and facing the other protrusions, and the number of repetitions may be four or less.

  On the other hand, the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention can prevent the second extension portion from rotating with respect to the first extension portion regardless of the user's intention. A locking unit may be further included to maintain the first extension and the second extension connected to each other.

  At this time, the locking unit includes a fastening shaft that crosses the first extension portion and the second extension portion along a central axis of the first extension portion and the second extension portion, and one end portion of the fastening shaft. And a direct clamping type clamp including an adjustment screw attached to the other end of the clamping shaft, and when the clamping lever is operated, the clamping lever and the adjustment are operated on the clamping shaft. A part of the first extension part and a part of the second extension part located between the screw and the part of the second extension part are in close contact with each other, thereby maintaining the state where the first extension part and the second extension part are connected to each other. be able to.

  Further, in the direct clamping type clamp, the state in which the first extension part and the second extension part are connected to each other is released by operating the clamping lever regardless of the user's intention. In order to prevent this, it may further include a hook for fixing the clamping lever to the first extension portion or the second extension portion so that the clamping lever is not operated.

  The locking unit is mounted on a clamping shaft that crosses the first extension and the second extension along a central axis of the first extension and the second extension, and one end of the clamping shaft. A first screw portion including a first screw portion and a second screw portion attached to the other end portion of the tightening shaft, and any one of the first screw portion and the second screw portion. When one of them is tightened, a part of the first extension part and a part of the second extension part located between the first screw part and the second screw part come into close contact with each other, whereby the first extension The portion and the second extension portion can be kept connected to each other.

  The locking unit penetrates across the side of the first extension and the side of the second extension, and has a wedge shape that restrains the first extension and the second extension. The first extension part and the second extension part are connected to each other by bringing the side part of the first extension part and the side part of the second extension part into close contact with each other through the through screw. The maintained state can be maintained.

  The locking unit may include a tightening screw that connects a first flange protruding from the side of the first extension and a second flange protruding from the side of the second extension. By bringing the first flange and the second flange close to each other through the clamping screw, the state where the first extension portion and the second extension portion are connected to each other can be maintained.

  In addition, the locking unit includes a third flange and a fourth flange that are formed to protrude in a pair spaced apart from each other on the outer peripheral side of the first extension part and the second extension part by a predetermined distance. A clamping shaft that crosses the flange, an adjustment screw that is mounted on one end of the clamping shaft, and a clamping lever that is mounted on the other end of the clamping shaft. When operated, the third flange and the fourth flange located between the tightening lever and the adjusting screw on the tightening shaft come close to each other, so that the first extension portion and the second extension portion Any one outer peripheral surface on the outer peripheral side can be reduced to maintain the state where the first extension portion and the second extension portion are connected to each other.

  In addition, the locking unit includes a third flange and a fourth flange that are formed to protrude in a pair spaced apart from each other on the outer peripheral side of the first extension part and the second extension part by a predetermined distance. A indirect tightening type biaxial screw including a tightening shaft that crosses the flange, a first threaded portion that is mounted on one end of the tightening shaft, and a second threaded portion that is mounted on the other end of the tightening shaft. When one of the first screw portion and the second screw portion is tightened, the third flange and the fourth flange located between the first screw portion and the second screw portion, When one of the first extension portion and the second extension portion is close to each other, one of the outer peripheral surfaces on the outer peripheral side is reduced, and the first extension portion and the second extension portion are connected to each other. Can be maintained.

  On the other hand, in the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention, when the second extension rotates with reference to the first extension by the user's intention, the first extension and the second In order to reduce the frictional force generated between the first and second extension parts, the inner peripheral side of the first extension part and the second extension part facing the inner end part and the inner end part on the outer peripheral side. A spring provided between any one of the other outer ends may be further included.

  Furthermore, in the bicycle stem capable of changing the position of the handlebar according to the present invention, the locking unit is provided between one side connected to the first extension and the other side connected to the second extension. The adjustment is composed of a direct clamping type unit that includes a wire that is connected in a loop shape, and an outer peripheral surface of the second fixture is disposed on the inner periphery of the loop, and an adjustment lever that is attached to the other side of the wire. When the lever is operated, the loop between the one side and the other side of the wire is shortened by pulling the wire, and as a result, the first extension portion and the second extension portion are connected to each other. Can be maintained.

  According to the present invention described above, regardless of whether the type of the stem for the bicycle is a quill type or a threadless type, the handlebar can be stably placed on the fork tube when the bicycle is stored. It is possible to provide a bicycle stem capable of improving the convenience of storage and changing the position of the handle bar.

It is the perspective view which showed the conventional quill type bicycle stem. It is the perspective view which showed the conventional stem for bicycles of a threadless type. It is the perspective view which showed the conventional stem for bicycles of a threadless type. It is the front view shown in order to demonstrate the action | operation principle of one Example of the bicycle stem which can change the position of the handlebar which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing which showed one Example of the stem for bicycles which can change the position of the handlebar which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing which showed the modification of one Example shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which showed the modification of one Example shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which showed other Example of the stem for bicycles which can change the position of the handlebar which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing which showed the modification of another one Example shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which showed the modification of another one Example shown in FIG. It is the fragmentary sectional perspective view which deform | transformed and showed the shape of one part structure with respect to the modification shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view shown for explaining a hook for preventing the tightening lever of the direct clamping type clamp from being released in FIG. 11. It is sectional drawing which showed other one Example of the stem for bicycles which can change the position of the handlebar which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing which showed other one Example of the stem for bicycles which can change the position of the handlebar which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing which showed other one Example of the stem for bicycles which can change the position of the handlebar which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing which showed other one Example of the stem for bicycles which can change the position of the handlebar which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing which showed other one Example of the stem for bicycles which can change the position of the handlebar which concerns on this invention. It is sectional drawing which showed the modification of another one Example shown in FIG. It is the operation state figure shown in order to demonstrate the operation process of one Example of the stem for bicycles which can change the position of the handlebar concerning the present invention. It is the operation state figure shown in order to demonstrate the operation process of one Example of the stem for bicycles which can change the position of the handlebar concerning the present invention. It is the operation state figure shown in order to demonstrate the operation process of one Example of the stem for bicycles which can change the position of the handlebar concerning the present invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, in describing the present invention, descriptions of functions or configurations that have already been publicly known are omitted for the purpose of clarifying the gist of the present invention.

  In addition, in the description of the present invention, the terms indicating directions such as front / rear or upper / lower are described so that those skilled in the art can clearly understand the present invention, and This does not limit the scope of rights.

  First, with reference to FIG. 4, the basic configuration and operating principle of each embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention will be described.

  Here, FIG. 4 is a front view for explaining the operating principle of each embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 4, an embodiment of a bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention includes a first fixture 100, a second fixture 200, and a connector 300.

  The first fixture 100 is a component that is connected to the upper end portion of the fork tube 1 to which a steered wheel (front wheel) is attached. As shown in the drawing, the first fixture 100 is disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the upper end portion of the fork tube 1. The fork tube 1 may be connected to the upper end of the fork tube 1 by a method of being fitted along, and may be connected to the upper end of the fork tube 1 by a method of covering the entire upper end of the fork tube 1 although not shown in the drawing. That is, as long as the 1st fixing tool 100 is connected with the upper end part of the fork tube 1, a connection system, a shape, a structure, etc. may be various.

  On the other hand, the second fixture 200 is a component connected to the central portion of the handlebar 2 and, like the first fixture 100, as long as it is connected to the central portion of the handlebar 2, There are no restrictions on the connection method, shape, and structure.

  On the other hand, the connecting tool 300 is a component provided between the first fixing tool 100 and the second fixing tool 200 and rotatably connecting the first fixing tool 100 and the second fixing tool 200 to each other. As long as the first fixing device 100 and the second fixing device 200 are rotatably connected to each other, the shape and structure thereof may be various.

  However, the connection tool 300 occupies an important part in explaining the operating principle of the present invention. Therefore, the connection tool 300 is a side part of the first fixing tool 100. The first extension part 310 formed in a cylindrical shape extending from the second extension part 320 and the second extension part 320 formed in a cylindrical shape extending from the side part of the second fixture 200 can be configured. Any one of the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 may be inserted into any one of the other and rotatably connected to each other.

  In each embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handle bar 2 according to the present invention configured as described above, the connecting tool 300 rotates with respect to the central axis B, so that The central axis of the second fixture 200 is positioned in a state in which the vertical angle between the central axis A of the first fixture 100 and the central axis of the second fixture 200 is reduced. The handle bar 2 can be placed adjacent to the fork tube 1 side by side.

  That is, as already described in the background art, in the case of a conventional bicycle stem, the handlebar 2 is rotated with respect to the central axis A of the first fixture 100, so that the quill type The bicycle stem of this type cannot rotate the handlebar itself, and the threadless type bicycle stem is unstable even when the handlebar 2 rotates.

  However, when the second extension 320 is rotated with respect to the first extension 310 with respect to the central axis B, the second fixture 200 connected to the second extension 320 is rotated. Accordingly, the handle bar 2 connected to the second fixture 200 is positioned adjacent to the fork tube 1 side by side.

  At this time, it can be said that it is most ideal that the handlebar 2 and the fork tube 1 are positioned side by side, but the end of the handlebar 2 is locked to the steering wheel by the angle, length, width, etc. of the handlebar 2 In some cases, the handle bar 2 and the fork tube 1 may not be positioned side by side.

  As described above, even if the handle bar 2 and the fork tube 1 are not positioned side by side, it can be said that the handle bar 2 protrudes by 150 mm or more with respect to the fork tube 1 deviates from the gist of the present invention.

  Therefore, when the width of the handle bar 2 that is generally used is 620 mm, the half length is 310 mm, and when the handle bar 2 is turned, the width that protrudes with respect to the fork tube 1 is within 150 mm. In order to achieve this, the angle is suitably about 70 degrees. Therefore, it is preferable that the angle fixed by turning the handle stem, that is, the decreasing angle between the central axis of the first fixture 100 and the central axis of the second fixture 200 is 70 degrees to 90 degrees.

  Each embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention having the above-described configurations and operating principles includes the connection relationship between the first extension portion 310 and the second extension portion 320, and a locking unit described later. It can be said that the above-described configurations and operating principles are substantially the same except for the presence or absence, shape, and structure of 400 and the spring 500.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 18, various embodiments of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention having the above-described basic configuration and operation principle will be described. .

  Here, FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing an embodiment of a bicycle stem capable of changing the position of the handlebar according to the present invention, and FIGS. 6 and 7 are modifications of the embodiment shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which showed. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention, and FIGS. 9 and 10 show another embodiment shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which showed this modification. 13 to 17 are cross-sectional views showing still another embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention, and FIG. 18 is still another embodiment shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which showed the modification of the Example.

  First, an embodiment of a bicycle stem capable of changing the position of the handlebar according to the present invention is as shown in FIGS.

  In other words, an embodiment of a bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention is different from another embodiment described below and still another embodiment in that the locking unit 400 and the spring 500 are not included. Example.

  However, one embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention has a larger number of protrusions 330 than the configuration of each embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention. Additional points are included in relation to the inclusion (of course the protrusion 330 is also shown in FIG. 4 but not mentioned) and the positional relationship between the first extension 310 and the second extension 320. It has the technical features.

  That is, in one embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention, a large number of protrusions 330 are provided at a portion where the first extension portion 310 and the second extension portion 320 are in contact with each other outside, The protrusions 330 are configured to mesh with each other.

  The reason that the multiple protrusions 330 are configured to mesh with each other is to prevent the second extension 320 from rotating with respect to the first extension 310 regardless of the user's intention.

  For a more detailed explanation, the opposite situation will be explained. When the second extension 320 is rotated with reference to the first extension 310 according to the user's intention, the inserted first extension is inserted. One of the 310 and the second extension 320 is pulled to prevent the multiple protrusions 330 from engaging each other.

  Based on such contents, the case where the second extension 320 rotates with reference to the first extension 310 will be described in more detail. When the second extension 320 rotates, the protrusions 330 face each other. It can be said that the projected protrusions are separated from each other and face the different protrusions.

  However, when the number of the protrusions 330 is excessively large, the size of each of the protrusions 330 is reduced, so that the fastening force is reduced and the protrusions 330 may be damaged. It is difficult to turn and fix the bar 2 accurately.

  Therefore, when the handlebar 2 is fixed in a state where the handlebar 2 is rotated in the range of 70 degrees to 90 degrees as described above, it is preferable that the number of the protrusions 330 is four or less. In other words, the plurality of protrusions 330 are repeatedly detached from the protrusions facing each other and facing the other protrusions when the coupler 300 rotates, but at this time, the number of repetitions is four or less. It is preferable.

  In addition, as described above, the optimum number of protrusions for maintaining the fastening force and strength of the protrusion 330 while the number of protrusions 330 turning is four or less as described above is shown in Table 1 as a result of the experiment. As can be confirmed, 5, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, and 20 are appropriate. Such experimental results can be changed little by little depending on the experimental conditions, and it is natural that the scope of the present invention is not limited.

  Further, in one embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 5, the second extension 320 is inserted into the first extension 310. However, as shown in FIG. 7, an accessory stand 3 provided so that a bicycle-related accessory (today, a bicycle-related accessory may be replaced by a smartphone) can be attached. It is preferable that the first extension 310 is inserted into the second extension 320 as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 so that the first extension 310 can be easily changed.

  Next, another embodiment of the bicycle stem capable of changing the position of the handle bar according to the present invention is as shown in FIGS.

  That is, another embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention is different from the above-described embodiment, and further includes a direct clamping type clamp 410 and a spring 500 as the locking unit 400. In terms of additional technical features.

  Here, the locking unit 400 may prevent the second extension part 320 and the second extension part 320 from rotating relative to the first extension part 310 regardless of the user's intention. And are components that maintain the state of being connected to each other.

  The locking unit 400 has various shapes and structures as long as the second extension 320 can be prevented from rotating with respect to the first extension 310 regardless of the user's intention. It is natural that there are no restrictions.

  Such a locking unit 400 can change the embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention, as will be described later. In another embodiment of the bicycle stem where the position of the handlebar can be changed, the direct clamping clamp 410 as the locking unit 400 will be described in detail.

  The direct clamping type clamp 410 serving as the locking unit 400 includes a clamping shaft 412 and a clamping shaft 412 that cross the first extension 310 and the second extension 320 along the central axes of the first extension 310 and the second extension 320. The adjusting screw 414 attached to one end of the tightening shaft 412 and the tightening lever 416 attached to the other end of the fastening shaft 412 can be configured.

  At this time, the bicycle stem capable of changing the position of the handlebar according to the present invention depending on where the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 crossed by the fastening shaft 412 are located and where the fastening lever 416 is located. The presence / absence of deformation of another embodiment is determined.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 8, the handle according to the present invention is a case where the fastening shaft 412 traverses the entire second fixture 200 and the coupling tool 300 and the fastening lever 416 is positioned on the side of the second fixture 200. In another embodiment of the bicycle stem in which the position of the bar can be changed, as shown in FIG. 9, the fastening shaft 412 traverses the entire first fixing device 100 and the coupling device 300, and the fastening lever 416 is the first one. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the fastening shaft 412 traverses only the entire second fixing device 200, and the fastening lever 416 is located on the second fixing device 200 side. Each case is a modification.

  Thus, according to the direct clamping type clamp 410 that connects the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 to each other as various structures, the user can connect the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 to each other. When the user wants to maintain this state (for example, when traveling using a bicycle), the user operates the tightening lever 416 and the first position located between the tightening lever 416 and the adjusting screw 414 on the tightening shaft 412. By bringing a part of the first extension part 310 and a part of the second extension part 320 into close contact with each other, the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 are kept connected to each other.

  More specifically, in the following, in another embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention, the first extension 310 is more firmly compared with the indirect clamping type clamp 450 described later. This is advantageous in that the second extension part 320 can be kept connected to each other.

  That is, according to the direct clamping type clamp 410, the distance between the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 is two to three times shorter than that of the indirect clamping type clamp 450 described later. Has greater adhesion.

  In particular, when the above-described many protrusions 330 are provided, the distance between the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 must be equal to or higher than the height of the protrusions 330. The direct clamping type clamp 410 is more advantageous than the indirect clamping type clamp 450 described later.

  On the other hand, in the direct clamping type clamp 410, the state where the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 are connected to each other is released by operating the clamping lever 416 regardless of the intention of the user. In order to prevent this, a hook 418 may be further included to fix the clamping lever 416 to the first extension 310 or the second extension 320 so that the clamping lever 416 is not operated.

  At this time, the shape and structure of the hook 418 are not limited as long as the fastening lever 416 is fixed to the first extension 310 or the second extension 320 so that the fastening lever 416 is not operated.

  However, for a more detailed description, referring to FIG. 12, the hook 418 may be formed in an annular shape having elasticity on the side of the clamping lever 416, and the hook 418 formed in this manner is used as the clamping lever. When tightening 416, it is locked while elastically over the locking protrusion provided on the second extension 320, and also when releasing the tightening lever 416, the locking protrusion provided on the second extension 320 by elasticity. Get over while overcoming.

  Such a hook 418 has been described in conjunction with the direct clamping type clamp 410 for convenience of explanation, but is not necessarily limited to this, and can be applied to the indirect clamping type clamp 450 in some cases. Of course it is.

  Meanwhile, as another technical feature added to the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention, the other embodiment may further include a spring 500.

  Here, the spring 500 generates a frictional force generated between the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 when the second extension part 320 rotates with reference to the first extension part 310 according to the user's intention. It is a component for decreasing.

  That is, the spring 500 is formed between any one inner end on the outer peripheral side of the first extension 310 and the second extension 320 and any one other outer end on the inner periphery opposite to the inner end. The frictional force generated between the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 is reduced.

  In other words, referring to FIGS. 8 to 10 showing still another embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention, the spring 500 is the first extension portion 310. A direct clamping type clamp 410 as a locking unit 400 is connected between the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320, provided between the outer end part and the inner end part of the second extension part 320 opposite to the outer end part. When releasing the maintained state, the frictional force generated between the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 is reduced, and the second extension part 320 is smoothly rotated.

  Next, still another embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention is as shown in FIGS.

  That is, in another embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention, the locking unit 400 is replaced by another component, unlike the above-described one embodiment and the other embodiment. The only difference is that it does not add other technical features. In the following, it will be described what other components replace the locking unit 400 for each drawing.

  First, according to still another embodiment shown in FIG. 13, the locking unit 400 includes a direct clamping type biaxial screw 420.

  At this time, the direct tightening type biaxial screw 420 includes a tightening shaft 422 that crosses the first extension portion 310 and the second extension portion 320 along the center axis of the first extension portion 310 and the second extension portion 320, and a tightening shaft 422. The first screw portion 424 attached to one end of the second screw portion and the second screw portion 426 attached to the other end portion of the fastening shaft 422 are configured.

  According to the direct tightening type biaxial screw 420 as the locking unit 400 configured as described above, when any one of the first screw portion 424 and the second screw portion 426 is tightened, the first screw portion 424 and the second screw portion 426 are connected. A part of the first extension part 310 and a part of the second extension part 320 located between the screw part 426 and the part of the second extension part 320 are in close contact with each other, whereby the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 are connected to each other. To maintain.

  On the other hand, according to another embodiment shown in FIG. 14, the locking unit 400 includes a through screw 430.

  At this time, the through screw 430 is a wedge-shaped component that penetrates across the side portion of the first extension portion 310 and the side portion of the second extension portion 320 and restrains the first extension portion 310 and the second extension portion 320. is there.

  According to the through screw 430, the first extension portion 310 and the second extension portion 320 are bonded to each other by tightly fitting the side portion of the first extension portion 310 and the side portion of the second extension portion 320 through tightening of the through screw 430. Remain connected to each other.

  On the other hand, according to still another embodiment shown in FIG. 15, the locking unit 400 includes a fastening screw 440.

  At this time, the tightening screw 440 connects the first flange 312 protruding from the side of the first extension 310 and the second flange 322 protruding from the side of the second extension 320. Is an element.

  According to the tightening screw 440, the first extension 312 and the second flange 322 connected to the first flange 312 are brought into contact with the first flange 312 and the second flange 322 through tightening of the tightening screw 440. And the second extension 320 connected to each other is maintained in a state of being connected to each other.

  Meanwhile, according to still another embodiment shown in FIG. 16, the locking unit 400 may be formed of a direct clamping type unit 600 including a wire 610 and an adjustment lever 640.

  At this time, the wire 610 connects the one side connected to the first extension part 310 and the other side connected to the second extension part 320 in a loop shape, and the second fixture 200 is arranged on the inner periphery of the loop. The adjustment lever 640 is a component that is attached to the other side of the wire 610 and pulls the wire.

  According to the direct clamping type unit 600 configured as described above, when the adjustment lever 640 is operated, the loop between the one side and the other side of the wire 610 is shortened by pulling the wire 610, whereby the first extension. The part 310 and the second extension part 320 are kept connected to each other.

  The configuration of the locking unit 400 together with the direct clamping type unit 600 in this way is very advantageous for replacing the handlebar 2 in that it includes the second fixture 200 and does not have to penetrate the handlebar 2. Of course, if the material of the wire 610 is selected appropriately, it is advantageous in that the role of the spring 500 described above can be performed according to circumstances.

  On the other hand, since a relatively large force acts on one side and the other side of the wire 610 connected to the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320, the connection point needs to be further solidified. By providing the wire connecting tool 620 on one side and the wire adjusting tool 630 on the other side of the wire 610, the force acting on one side and the other side of the wire 610 can be dispersed. Of course, the wire connector 620 and the wire adjuster 630 are not components that limit the scope of the present invention.

  On the other hand, according to still another embodiment shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, the locking unit 400 includes an indirect clamping type clamp 450 and an indirect clamping type biaxial screw 460 which is a modified example thereof. Unlike the various locking units 400 presented in the other embodiments described above, the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 are connected to each other by indirect fastening, which is not direct fastening.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 17, the indirect clamping type clamp 450 is one of the outer peripheral side of the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 (the side part of the second extension part 320 in the drawing). ), A fastening shaft 452 that crosses the third flange 324 and the fourth flange 326 that are formed to protrude in a pair spaced apart from each other by a certain distance, an adjustment screw 454 that is attached to one end of the fastening shaft 452, and a fastening shaft 452. And a lever 456 attached to the other end of the head.

  According to the indirect clamping type clamp 450 configured as described above, the lever 456 is operated according to the intention of the user, whereby the third flange located between the lever 456 and the adjusting screw 454 on the clamping shaft 452. 324 and the fourth flange 326 approach each other to reduce the outer peripheral surface of one of the first extension portion 310 and the second extension portion 320 on the outer peripheral side (corresponding to the second extension portion 320 in the drawing). The first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 are connected to each other.

  At this time, any one of the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 on the outer peripheral side (corresponding to the second extension part 320 in the drawing) has a non-cylindrical side part in consideration of the material. It is advantageous when the outer peripheral surface is reduced to be configured in a cylindrical shape that is partially open along the longitudinal direction.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18, the indirect tightening type biaxial screw 460 includes the third flange 324 described with reference to FIG. 17, the tightening shaft 462 crossing the fourth flange 326, and one end portion of the tightening shaft 462. The first screw portion 464 to be attached and the second screw portion 466 to be attached to the other end portion of the fastening shaft 462 are configured.

  According to the indirect tightening type biaxial screw 460 configured as described above, when any one of the first screw portion 464 and the second screw portion 466 is tightened by the user's intention, the first screw portion 464 and the second screw portion 464 are provided. When the third flange 324 and the fourth flange 326 positioned between the screw portion 466 are close to each other, one of the first extension portion 310 and the second extension portion 320 on the outer peripheral side (the first extension portion 310 in the drawing). 2) (corresponding to the extension portion 320) is reduced, and the first extension portion 310 and the second extension portion 320 are connected to each other.

  Also at this time, as described above, any one of the first extension portion 310 and the second extension portion 320 on the outer peripheral side (corresponding to the second extension portion 320 in the drawing) has a side portion in the longitudinal direction. It is advantageous when the outer peripheral surface is reduced to be configured in a cylindrical shape that is partially open along.

  Finally, with reference to FIGS. 19 to 21, the operation and effect of an embodiment of a bicycle stem capable of changing the position of the handlebar according to the present invention will be described in detail.

  At this time, there are various embodiments of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention, as described above. Of these, the embodiment shown in FIGS. Examples will be described with reference to the examples. However, it will be understood that the scope of rights of the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiment described below.

  First, when the bicycle is being used, as shown in FIG. 19, the first extension 310 and the first extension 310 included in the embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention. 2 The extension portion 320 is in close contact with each other and maintains a state where it is engaged with even a large number of protrusions 330. At this time, the handlebar 2 is placed in a state perpendicular to the fork tube 1.

  However, when the bicycle is to be stored without further use, as shown in FIG. 20, the direct clamping type clamp included in the embodiment of the bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar according to the present invention. The tightening lever 416 of 410 is pulled to widen the distance between the first extension 310 and the second extension 320 on the tightening shaft 412.

  When the distance between the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 is increased as described above, the second extension part 320 is rotated with respect to the first extension part 310 according to the user's intention. The handle bar 2 rotates relative to the fork tube 1.

  When the handle bar 2 rotates in this manner and is placed side by side on the fork tube 1 as shown in FIG. 21, the clamping lever 416 of the direct clamping type clamp 410 is returned to its original position, and the The interval between the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 is narrowed.

  When the distance between the first extension part 310 and the second extension part 320 becomes narrow in this way, the second extension part 320 does not rotate with respect to the first extension part 310 regardless of the user's intention, and the bicycle Can be stored stably.

  According to the embodiment of the bicycle stem capable of changing the position of the handlebar according to the present invention, the problem to be solved by the present invention, that is, whether the type of the bicycle stem is a quill type or the thread Regardless of whether it is a loess type or not, it is possible to stably improve the convenience of storage by placing the handle bar adjacent to the fork tube when storing the bicycle.

  Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been described and illustrated above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. It is obvious to those who have ordinary knowledge in this technical field. Therefore, such modifications or variations should not be individually understood from the technical idea and viewpoint of the present invention, and it can be said that each modified embodiment belongs to the scope of the claims of the present invention. Let's go.

1: Fork tube 2: Handlebar 3: Accessories stand 10a: Conventional quill type bicycle stem 10b: Conventional threadless type bicycle stem 100: First fixture 200: Second fixture 300: Connecting tool 310: first extension part 320: second extension part 330: many protrusions 400: locking unit 410: direct clamping type clamp 420: direct clamping type biaxial screw 430: penetration screw 440: clamping screw 450: indirect clamping type clamp 460 : Indirect clamping type biaxial screw 500: Spring 600: Direct clamping type unit 610: Wire 620: Wire connector 630: Wire adjustment tool 640: Adjustment lever

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A bicycle stem for connecting a fork tube to which a steered wheel is mounted and a handlebar provided to adjust the direction of the steered wheel,
A first fixture coupled to the upper end of the fork tube; a second fixture coupled to the central portion of the handlebar; and a coupler provided between the first fixture and the second fixture. Including
The central axis of the second fixture is rotated so as to reduce the vertical angle between the central axis of the first fixture and the central axis of the second fixture perpendicular to the ground. The bicycle stem capable of changing the position of the handle bar, wherein the handle bar can be placed adjacent to the fork tube when the bicycle is stored.   The position of the handlebar according to claim 1, wherein the decreasing angle between the central axis of the first fixture and the central axis of the second fixture is 70 to 90 degrees. Bicycle stem. The connector is
A first extension formed in a cylindrical shape extending from a side portion of the first fixture, and a second extension formed in a cylindrical shape extending from a side portion of the second fixture,
The position of the handle bar according to claim 1, wherein any one of the first extension part and the second extension part is inserted into the other one and connected to each other. Bicycle stem. The connector is
In the portion where the first extension portion and the second extension portion are in contact with each other on the outside so that the second extension portion can be prevented from rotating with reference to the first extension portion regardless of the user's intention, The bicycle stem according to claim 3, wherein a plurality of protrusions mesh with each other. The plurality of protrusions are
5. The handle according to claim 4, wherein when the coupling device rotates, the handle is separated from the protrusions facing each other and is opposed to the other protrusions, and the number of repetitions is 4 or less. Bicycle stem that can change the position of the bar.   The first extension part and the second extension part are connected to each other so that the second extension part can be prevented from rotating with respect to the first extension part regardless of the user's intention. The bicycle stem according to claim 4, further comprising a locking unit to be maintained. The locking unit is
A tightening shaft that crosses the first extension portion and the second extension portion along a central axis of the first extension portion and the second extension portion, and an adjustment screw attached to one end portion of the tightening shaft; A clamping lever that is attached to the other end of the clamping shaft, and includes a direct clamping type clamp,
When the tightening lever is operated, a part of the first extension part and a part of the second extension part located between the tightening lever and the adjustment screw on the tightening shaft are brought into close contact with each other, whereby the first The bicycle stem according to claim 6, wherein the extension portion and the second extension portion are maintained in a state of being connected to each other. The direct clamping type clamp is
In order to prevent the state in which the first extension part and the second extension part are connected to each other from being released by operating the fastening lever regardless of the user's intention, the fastening lever The bicycle stem according to claim 7, further comprising a hook for fixing the clamping lever to the first extension or the second extension so that the handlebar is not operated. The locking unit is
A clamping shaft that crosses the first extension and the second extension along a central axis of the first extension and the second extension, and a first threaded portion that is attached to one end of the clamping shaft; A second screw part mounted on the other end of the tightening shaft, and a direct tightening type biaxial screw including the second screw part,
When one of the first screw portion and the second screw portion is tightened, a part of the first extension portion and the second extension located between the first screw portion and the second screw portion. The position of the handle bar according to claim 6, wherein the first extension part and the second extension part are kept connected to each other by being in close contact with a part of the part. Bicycle stem. The locking unit is
It comprises a wedge-shaped through screw that penetrates across the side of the first extension and the side of the second extension, and restrains the first extension and the second extension,
Maintaining a state where the first extension and the second extension are connected to each other by bringing the side of the first extension and the side of the second extension into close contact with each other through the through screw. The bicycle stem according to claim 6, wherein the position of the handle bar can be changed. The locking unit is
A fastening screw for connecting a first flange protrudingly formed on the side of the first extension and a second flange protrudingly formed on the side of the second extension;
The first extension part and the second extension part are maintained in a state of being connected to each other by bringing the first flange and the second flange close to each other through the clamping screw. Bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar described in. The locking unit is
A clamping shaft that crosses a third flange and a fourth flange that are formed to protrude in a pair spaced apart from each other on the outer peripheral side of the first extension part and the second extension part; And an indirect clamping type clamp including an adjustment screw mounted on one end of the clamping shaft and a clamping lever mounted on the other end of the clamping shaft,
When the tightening lever is operated, the third flange and the fourth flange located between the tightening lever and the adjusting screw on the tightening shaft approach each other, so that the first extension portion and the second extension portion are moved. The outer peripheral surface of any one of the outer peripheral sides of the extension portion is reduced, and the first extension portion and the second extension portion are maintained in a state of being connected to each other. Bicycle stem that can change the position of the handlebar. The locking unit is
A clamping shaft that crosses a third flange and a fourth flange that are formed to protrude in a pair spaced apart from each other on the outer peripheral side of the first extension part and the second extension part; And an indirect tightening type biaxial screw including a first screw portion attached to one end portion of the fastening shaft and a second screw portion attached to the other end portion of the fastening shaft,
When any one of the first screw portion and the second screw portion is tightened, the third flange and the fourth flange located between the first screw portion and the second screw portion are close to each other. As a result, the outer peripheral surface of one of the first extension and the second extension is reduced, and the first extension and the second extension are maintained connected to each other. The bicycle stem according to claim 6, wherein the position of the handle bar can be changed.   In order to reduce a friction force generated between the first extension and the second extension when the second extension rotates with respect to the first extension according to a user's intention, A spring provided between any one inner end on the outer peripheral side of the one extension and the second extension and any other outer end on the inner side facing the inner end; The bicycle stem according to claim 4 or 6, wherein the handlebar position can be changed. The locking unit is
The one side connected to the first extension part and the other side connected to the second extension part are connected in a loop shape, and the outer peripheral surface of the second fixture is disposed on the inner periphery of the loop. A direct clamping type unit including a wire and an adjusting lever mounted on the other side of the wire;
When the adjustment lever is operated, the loop between the one side and the other side of the wire is shortened by pulling the wire, so that the first extension portion and the second extension portion are connected to each other. The bicycle stem capable of changing the position of the handlebar according to claim 6, wherein the state is maintained.

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