TW479036B - Improvements in bicycle construction - Google Patents

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TW479036B
TW479036B TW088112299A TW88112299A TW479036B TW 479036 B TW479036 B TW 479036B TW 088112299 A TW088112299 A TW 088112299A TW 88112299 A TW88112299 A TW 88112299A TW 479036 B TW479036 B TW 479036B
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62KCYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
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    • B62KCYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
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    • B62K19/16Cycle frames characterised by material or cross-section of frame members the material being wholly or mainly of plastics
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62KCYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
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    • B62K25/04Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork
    • B62K25/28Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with pivoted chain-stay
    • B62K25/30Axle suspensions for mounting axles resiliently on cycle frame or fork with pivoted chain-stay pivoted on pedal crank shelf

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A bicycle frame (20) is disclosed that includes a front sub-frame (22) adapted for mounting front forks (28) thereto, and a rear sub-frame assembly (24) adapted for mounting a rear wheel (36) thereto. The rear sub-frame (24) is pivotally mounted to the front sub-frame (22) for movement between an extended position locating the rear wheel (36) behind the front sub-frame (22) and a folded position locating the rear wheel (36) substantially adjacent the front forks (28) in a region vacated by removal of the front wheel (30). Also disclosed is a pair of rear drop outs (70) for a bicycle frame (20). The drop outs (70) are releasably fastenable to the bicycle frame (20) and including means (74, 76, 78, 79) to mount ancillary components thereto. Also disclosed is a rear sub-frame assembly (24) adapted for mounting a rear wheel (30) of the bicycle thereto and including a forward portion (80) and rear drop outs (82). The rear drop outs (82) being releasably fastenable to the forward portion (80) or the rear drop outs (82) include means (86) to vary the fastening point between the front portion (80) and the rear drop outs (82) and thus vary the overall length of the rear sub-frame assembly (24). Also disclosed is a bicycle frame (20) utilising the rear sub-frame assembly (24) that has the means (86) to vary the fastening point. Also disclosed is a cover (108) for an upper (110) and/or lower (112) surface of a frame member (100) of a bicycle frame (20). The cover (108) includes a convex outer surface (114) having two end portions (116) that each form a smooth prolongation whit adjacent side surfaces (117) of the frame member (100).

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本發明係有關於腳踏車之構造的改良。本發明主要用 作多功能的休閒腳踏車,如下述。然而,須瞭解的是本發 日月不限於此一特定領域,亦適於路上腳踏車,軌道腳踏車 ,越野腳踏車及BMX腳踏車。 騎腳踏車在過去全世界的許多國家均為一普及的運動 腳踏車有多種構形及程度不同的複雜性。 本發明的目的是備置腳踏車構造上的改良。 百先,本發明揭露一腳踏車框架,包括適於架設前又 於其上的一前次框架,以及適於架設一後輪於其上的一後 次框架,後次框架可樞軸地架設於前次框架上而可在定位 後輪於前次框架之後的—延伸位置以及大體上定位後輪峨 接於移開前輪而淨空的一區上的前叉之後輪的—折疊位置 間作樞軸的移動。 後次框架總成最好包括架設踏板柄臂的裝置,而後次 框架總成大體上樞繞著踏板曲柄臂的轉動軸。 . 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 、框架最好包括一可鬆開的固鎖裝置以鎖住後次框架總 成於延伸位置。在一實施例中,可鬆開的固鎖裝置為“快 速鬆開,,的輪機叉,它具有通過在後次總成中的一孔之一 螺紋柄,如在匕以螺紋銜接架設於前次總成的一检。检可植 接地架設於連接前次總成的一金屬軛之後。 她框架最好亦包括-個或數個彈性體於前次總成及後次 〜成的Hftt接表面間。在_實施例中,中空圓筒形彈性體配 在又頭和後次框架總成之下面之間,以及後總成框架和 金屬軛的下面之間。 本紙張尺1翻豕畤(CNS)A4規格⑵q X ------ 6 五、發明說明( 性體製成。 A7 B7 -在另-實施例令,蓋為堅硬的,且包括適於蓋住框架 元件之毗接外突緣的内槽。 蓋最好包括凹槽,它們與界定蓋及框架上及/或下表 面之空間以使剎車以及/或變速電線等隱藏式通過的外表 面有-段距離。蓋最好以黏膠,夾鉗等方式固定於框架元 件。 第1圖為一腳踏車框架在延伸位置下的第一實施例之 一側視圖; 第2圖為第1圖之在折疊位置下的腳踏車框架之一 側視 圖; 圖; 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 第3圖為第1圖之腳踏車框架的一放大部份橫截面側視 第4圖為類似第3圖顯示不同彈性體的一側視圖; 第5圖為一後次框架總成的一第一實施例的一侧視圖 第6圖為一後次框架總成的一第二實施例的一側視圖 第7圖為一後次框架總成的一第三實施例的一側視圖 第8圖為一後次框架總成的一第四實施例的一側視圖 第9圖為一後次框架總成的一第五實施例的一側視圖 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) 8 479036 A7 —— _ B7____ 五、發明說明(4 ) 第10圖為顯示於第9圖之實施例的一部份底視圖; 第11圖為一腳踏車框架的一第二實施例的一側視圖; 第12圖為一腳踏車框架的一第三實施例的一側視圖; 第13圖為一腳踏車框架的一框架元件的一蓋之第一實 施例的一橫截面端視圖; 第14圖為加上如第13圖所示的蓋之一腳踏車的一立體 圖;而 第15圖為一腳踏車框架的一第四實施例之一側視圖。 首先參看第1及2圖,顯示一腳踏車框架2〇的第一實施 例。框架20基本上包括一前次框架總成22及一後次框架總 成24,它們均由在一泡沫心型上包覆一層碳纖維。前次框 架22包括一柄26用以架設前叉,它定位以虛線3大體上表 示其位置的一前端。前次框架20亦包括一後柄32用以架設 一坐部,坐部柱以及定位夾鉗(未顯示)。 後次框架總成24包括外接部34,用以架設以虛線36代 表的一後輪。後次框架總成24於突起處架設於前次框架22 以繞著軸40在後輪36定位在前次框架22後的一延伸位置( 如第1圖所示)以及後輪36大體上在移開前輪的區上毗接前 叉28的一折疊位置(如第2圖所示)之間作樞軸的移動。前 輪30可如習知技蟄般方便地藉由鬆開在輪栓之間的習知“ 快速鬆開”輪機叉而鬆開。 在此κ ^例中,踏板曲柄組(未顯示)之軸承匣亦架設 於突起38使得踏板曲柄組之軸向轉動與後次框架總成24之 轉動軸40—致。一致的轉動軸的優點在於踏板曲柄組和一 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) <請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) ->♦0 盤濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 9The present invention relates to improvements in the structure of a bicycle. The present invention is mainly used as a multifunctional recreational bicycle, as described below. However, it must be understood that this issue of the sun and moon is not limited to this specific field, but is also suitable for road bikes, rail bikes, off-road bikes and BMX bikes. Bicycling has been a popular sport in many countries throughout the world. Bicycling has a variety of configurations and varying degrees of complexity. The object of the present invention is to improve the structure of the bicycle. Baixian, the present invention discloses a bicycle frame including a previous frame suitable for erection and a rear frame thereon, and a rear frame suitable for erection of a rear wheel thereon. The rear frame can be pivotally mounted on The front frame can be pivoted between the extended position where the rear wheel is positioned behind the previous frame, and the rear wheel which is generally positioned behind the front fork on the area where the front wheel is removed from the front frame. Mobile. The rear sub-frame assembly preferably includes means for erecting the pedal crank arm, and the rear sub-frame assembly is substantially pivoted about the rotation axis of the pedal crank arm. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the frame preferably includes a releasable locking device to lock the rear frame assembly in the extended position. In one embodiment, the releasable locking device is a "quick release," a turbine fork, which has a threaded shank that passes through one of the holes in the subsequent assembly, such as a dagger that is erected in front of the threaded connection. The inspection of the second assembly. The inspection can be planted and grounded after a metal yoke connected to the previous assembly. Her frame preferably also includes one or more elastomers connected to the Hftt of the previous assembly and the subsequent assembly. Surface. In the embodiment, the hollow cylindrical elastic body is arranged between the head and the bottom of the rear frame assembly, and between the back assembly frame and the bottom of the metal yoke. (CNS) A4 specifications ⑵q X ------ 6 V. Description of the invention (made of natural materials. A7 B7-In another-embodiment order, the cover is hard and includes abutment suitable for covering the frame element The inner edge of the outer flange. The cover preferably includes grooves that are at a distance from the outer surface that defines the space between the cover and the upper and / or lower surface of the frame to allow the hidden passage of brakes and / or variable speed wires. It can be fixed to the frame element with glue, clamps, etc. Figure 1 shows the first of a bicycle frame in the extended position. A side view of one of the examples; FIG. 2 is a side view of the bicycle frame in the folded position of FIG. 1; FIG .; printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs; An enlarged part of the cross-section side view Figure 4 is a side view similar to Figure 3 showing different elastomers; Figure 5 is a side view of a first embodiment of a rear frame assembly Figure 6 is a A side view of a second embodiment of a rear frame assembly. FIG. 7 is a side view of a third embodiment of a rear frame assembly. FIG. 8 is a fourth implementation of a rear frame assembly. A side view of the example. Figure 9 is a side view of a fifth embodiment of a subsequent frame assembly. The paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) 8 479036 A7 —— _ B7____ 5. Description of the invention (4) Figure 10 is a partial bottom view of the embodiment shown in Figure 9; Figure 11 is a side view of a second embodiment of a bicycle frame; Figure 12 is a A side view of a third embodiment of a bicycle frame; FIG. 13 is a view of a bicycle frame A cross-sectional end view of a first embodiment of a cover of a frame element; FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a bicycle with a cover as shown in FIG. 13; and FIG. 15 is a fourth view of a bicycle frame A side view of one embodiment. First, referring to Figs. 1 and 2, a first embodiment of a bicycle frame 20 is shown. The frame 20 basically includes a previous frame assembly 22 and a rear frame assembly 24, both of which are A foam heart shape is covered with a layer of carbon fiber. The front frame 22 includes a handle 26 for setting up the front fork, which is positioned at a front end generally indicated by the dotted line 3. The front frame 20 also includes a rear handle 32 It is used to erect a seat, a post and a positioning clamp (not shown). The rear sub-frame assembly 24 includes an outer portion 34 for erecting a rear wheel represented by a dotted line 36. The rear sub-frame assembly 24 is erected on the front sub-frame 22 at the protrusion to position the rear wheel 36 around the shaft 40 at an extended position behind the front sub-frame 22 (as shown in FIG. 1) and the rear wheel 36 is substantially at The front wheel 28 is pivoted between a folded position (shown in FIG. 2) adjacent to the front fork 28 on the area where the front wheel is removed. The front wheel 30 can be easily released as is known in the art by releasing a conventional "quick-release" turbine fork between the wheel bolts. In this example, the bearing box of the pedal crank group (not shown) is also mounted on the protrusion 38 so that the axial rotation of the pedal crank group is the same as the rotation axis 40 of the rear frame assembly 24. The advantage of a consistent rotating shaft is that the pedal crank set and a paper size are applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) < Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page)-> ♦ 0 Printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of Panji Ministry 9

後扣鏈齒輪之間的-鏈或帶驅動器上的張力在折疊框架20 成第2圖所示位置時不受影響。 第1及2圖中所示框架2〇的主要優點在於後次框架總成 24可以箭頭41指不方向旋轉成—折疊構形以利運送及儲存 ’且其中腳踏車之長度可大體上減少。此外,折疊的動作 不須移開後輪,以避免與眾多後驅動元件,如扣鍵齒輪, 發速齒輪變速機構,齒鏈等接觸。 如第3圖所示,後次框架總成24可藉由一習知“快速鬆 開”輪機叉42鎖在如第!圖所示之延伸位置。腳踏車騎士大 體上對此種輪機叉均十分熟習,因為它們亦用來固定前及 後輪以及坐部柱。 輪機叉之柄44銜接一螺帽46,該螺帽藉由連接後次總 成22的一金屬軛而毗接前次總成而限制住。柄料通過備置 在位於次框架總成24之丙叉或腳間的一突起52上。一上圓 筒形彈性體54備置於金屬軛48及後次框架總成50之頂間的 柄44上。一下彈性體56配置在位於突起5〇下表面及輪機又 42頭55之間的柄44上。 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 上彈性體54在腳踏車遇到顛簸或粗鏠地面時,可對腳 踏車之後輪提供某種程度的吸震性及懸吊動程。以箭頭57 所表示的懸吊動程增加騎士的舒適感及使後輪及地面間的 接觸損失降至最低。下彈性體56在此干擾後備置如第3圖 所示的一控制的回覆率以達到“穩定,,的位置。 螺帽46可繞著大體上平行於後次框架24的轉動軸的一 軸旋轉以允許輪機叉柄44至此干擾下作角度的移動,並適 本紙張尺^適用中關家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) " -10 - 479036 A7The tension on the chain or belt drive between the rear chain gears is not affected when the folding frame 20 is in the position shown in Figure 2. The main advantage of the frame 20 shown in Figs. 1 and 2 is that the rear frame assembly 24 can be rotated in the direction of the arrow 41-a folded configuration to facilitate transportation and storage ′ and wherein the length of the bicycle can be substantially reduced. In addition, the folding action does not need to remove the rear wheels to avoid contact with many rear drive elements, such as key gears, speed gear transmissions, tooth chains, etc. As shown in Fig. 3, the rear frame assembly 24 can be locked in the first position by a conventional "quick release" turbine fork 42! The extended position shown in the figure. Cyclist riders are generally familiar with this type of turbine fork, as they are also used to secure the front and rear wheels and seatposts. The fork 44 of the turbine fork engages a nut 46 which is restricted by abutting the previous assembly by a metal yoke connected to the latter assembly 22. The handle is provided on a protrusion 52 located between the fork or the foot of the sub-frame assembly 24. An upper cylindrical elastic body 54 is provided on the handle 44 between the metal yoke 48 and the top of the rear sub-frame assembly 50. The lower elastic body 56 is arranged on the shank 44 located between the lower surface of the protrusion 50 and the turbine head 42. Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. When the bicycle 54 encounters bumps or rough ground, it can provide a certain degree of shock absorption and suspension stroke for the rear wheels of the bicycle. The suspension stroke indicated by arrow 57 increases the comfort of the rider and minimizes the contact loss between the rear wheels and the ground. After this interference, the lower elastic body 56 sets a controlled response rate as shown in FIG. 3 to achieve a “stable” position. The nut 46 can rotate about an axis substantially parallel to the rotation axis of the rear frame 24 To allow the turbine fork handle 44 to move at an angle under this interference, and to fit this paper rule ^ Applicable to Zhongguanjia Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) " -10-479036 A7

趨濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 五、發明說明(6 ) 合不同的彈性體尺寸。 參看第4圖,上及下彈性體54, %之尺寸如所示可改 變以凋整後次框架總成24相對於前次框架22的穩定位置。 當使用如第3圖所示的彈性體54及56時次框一總成24的穩 定位置如第4圖之虛線所示。藉由改變彈性體“及兄,而 改變次框一總成24之穩定位置,即可快速且容易地改變離 地間隙,重心及框架之輪底。 若使用堅硬框架,彈性體54及56可移開並以堅硬零件 替代。 此外,若喜歡,相當柔軟的彈性體54及56可備置在輪 機叉42之柄44上,而其他相當堅硬的彈性體可備置(如第工 圖中之標號58及60)於前次框架22及後次框架總成24之其 他毗接表面之間,當較柔軟彈性體54及56完全壓縮時可作 為最後的撞擊止擋部。 第5及8圖顯示後次框架總成24的不同實施例。在該實 施例中,後次框一總成24由後外接部70構成,它們可鬆開 地固定於一前部份。在這些圖示中,後外接部7〇包括可允 許輔助腳踏車零件架設於後外接部70的裝置。在習知技藝 中,輔助零件架設於熔接或固定於框架本身,而非後外接 部70上的配件上。藉由備置架設零件於後外接部70上的裝 置上,後次框架總成24的一共同前部份72可用於不同的後 外接部70以製造出許多不同的後次框架總成24而使庫存降 至最低。譬如,第5圖顯示適合為一驅動鏈或帶的一張力 惰輪具有一突端74的後次框架總成24之一驅動側邊。第6 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) — —— — — — I! — — · · I ! I I I 訂·--I---I I (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 11 、發明說明(7 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 圖顯示架設一扣鏈齒輪的一後延伸部76。楚7 m 一 罘/圖顯示一腳 踏車框架的非驅動侧邊,其中外接部7〇包括一下作緣Μ用 以架設一輪轂或後踏板剎車的固定臂。篦8园 月罘8圖顯示一突緣79 ,它可架設一圓盤剎車總成之輪叉機。 後次框架總成24之另一實施例24顯示於第$,圖, 其中前部份80及後外接部82之間的連接點可以不同,而使 得後次框架總成24之整個長度可不一樣。在所示實施例中 ,前部份80包括四個固定螺帽,(未顯示),而後外接部82 包括四個孔縫86,四個螺栓88通過其中並銜接螺帽。此種 配置允許後次框架總成24之長度可調整以適用於標準帶或 鏈之尺寸,不同的輪尺寸及不同的剎車構形。此外,第5 至8圖之實施例可減少零件之庫存並可較容易改長或改裝 。譬如,藉由調整後次框架總成24之長度以及選擇適當的 前叉,一單一框架可構形成一 24英吋或26英吋的腳踏車( 標準輪尺寸)。 第11圖顯示一腳踏車框架20的另一實施例,其中後外 接部84包括可樞接一第一元件9〇之一端的裝置。一第二元 件92連接第一元件90之另一端至前次框架22。於是第一元 件90,第二元件92,前次框架22及後次框架總成24形成具 有可樞轉接合點的一構架,它的移動可藉由震動吸收器 控制以使後次框架總成24另備置懸吊衝程。 本後懸吊配置之一類似實施例如第12圖所示,類似 才示號代表類似的零件。然而,在第丨2圖所示的實施例中 第一元件90可樞接後次框架總成24的前部份96。 94 的 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填 I頁: ;線- 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) 12 A7 ^-------2Z-—___ 五、發明說明(8 ) (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 在第11及12圖之兩實施例中’第一元件9〇的一端可包 括一可鬆開連接部以使後次框架總成24與其他構架零件鬆 開,如此可以如第2圖類似方法折疊框架。 第13圖為腳距車框架2〇的一框架元件1〇〇之一截面端 視圖。框架元件100最好由一大體為泡沫襯心1〇2製成,在 其上接合碳纖維層104,該纖維層沿著突出突緣1〇6連接並 結束。蓋108備置於框架元件100之土表面11〇及下表面112 。蓋108包括具有兩端部份的一凸出外表面114,而該兩端 邛伤开成備置框架1 〇 〇之此接側平面的一平滑延伸部,如 此使腳踏車框架呈一平滑,圓而特殊的造形。 在所示實施例中,蓋108在一内中心肋部12〇的兩側亦 包括凹槽118。該中心肋部120包括適於蓋住突緣1〇6的一 槽121。槽118界定一空間於蓋及框架上及下表面,ιΐ2 之間,使得剎車以及/或變速等作隱藏式的通過。 第14圖顯示被連接於前次框架22之下表面的一蓋所隱 藏的一後剎車電線124。 蓋108可由一柔軟或彈性體材料製成,使得騎士衝擊 而造成的傷害降至最低。 -M濟4智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 可選擇地’蓋108可以堅硬材料,譬如碳纖維製造。 在此實例中,槽121在框架元件1〇〇遭受高重力時可防止突 緣106分開。 在前次框架22之上表面上的一蓋亦顯示於第12圖之腳 踏車實施例中。 第15圖顯示一腳踏車框架2〇的另一實施例,該框架備 置一震動吸收器130架設在前次框架22及後次框架總成24 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) 13 479036 A7 B7 五、發明說明( 之間。在第11及12圖之實施例中,震動吸收器130之一端 可包括一可鬆開連接部以允許框架20之折疊。 雖然本發明已依據特定實施例描述如上,熟習此技藝 人士均暸解本發明可用許多其他不同的形式。 請 先 閱 讀. 背. 面 之-注 意 k 訂 -線Printed by the Consumer Property Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Development V. Description of the invention (6) Different elastomer sizes. Referring to Fig. 4, the dimensions of the upper and lower elastic bodies 54% can be changed as shown to stabilize the stable position of the rear secondary frame assembly 24 relative to the previous secondary frame 22. When the elastic bodies 54 and 56 shown in Fig. 3 are used, the stable position of the sub-frame one assembly 24 is shown by the dotted line in Fig. 4. By changing the elastic body "brother" and changing the stable position of the sub-frame one assembly 24, the ground clearance, the center of gravity and the bottom of the frame can be changed quickly and easily. If a hard frame is used, the elastic bodies 54 and 56 can Remove and replace with hard parts. In addition, if desired, the relatively soft elastomers 54 and 56 can be placed on the handle 44 of the turbine fork 42, while other relatively hard elastomers can be placed (such as reference number 58 in the drawing). And 60) Between the other abutting surfaces of the front frame 22 and the rear frame assembly 24, when the softer elastomers 54 and 56 are fully compressed, they can be used as the final impact stop. Figures 5 and 8 show the rear Different embodiments of the sub-frame assembly 24. In this embodiment, the rear sub-frame assembly 24 is composed of a rear outer portion 70, which is releasably fixed to a front portion. In these illustrations, the rear outer portion The part 70 includes a device that allows the auxiliary bicycle parts to be mounted on the rear external part 70. In the conventional art, the auxiliary parts are mounted on the welding or fixed to the frame itself, rather than the accessories on the rear external part 70. By preparing the mounting Parts on the device on the rear extension 70 A common front part 72 of the rear sub-frame assembly 24 can be used for different rear outer parts 70 to produce many different rear sub-frame assemblies 24 to minimize inventory. For example, Figure 5 shows that it is suitable for a A power idler of a drive chain or belt has one of the driving sides of the rear frame assembly 24 with a protruding end 74. The 6th paper size applies the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) — —— — — — I! — — · · I! III Order --- I --- II (Please read the notes on the back before filling out this page) 11. Invention Description (7 Printed by the Consumer Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs The figure shows a rear extension 76 of a sprocket gear. Chu 7 m / Figure shows the non-driving side of a bicycle frame, of which the external part 70 includes a bottom edge M for setting up a wheel hub or rear pedal brake. Figure 8 shows a flange 79, which can be used to set up a wheel fork machine of a disc brake assembly. Another embodiment 24 of the rear frame assembly 24 is shown in the figure. The connection points between the front part 80 and the rear outer part 82 can be different, so that the next time The entire length of the frame assembly 24 may vary. In the illustrated embodiment, the front portion 80 includes four fixing nuts (not shown), and the rear outer portion 82 includes four holes 86 through which four bolts 88 pass. And connect the nuts. This configuration allows the length of the rear frame assembly 24 to be adjusted to suit the size of the standard belt or chain, different wheel sizes and different brake configurations. In addition, the embodiments of Figures 5 to 8 Can reduce parts inventory and can be easily extended or modified. For example, by adjusting the length of the rear frame assembly 24 and selecting the appropriate front fork, a single frame can be formed into a 24-inch or 26-inch bicycle (Standard wheel size). Fig. 11 shows another embodiment of a bicycle frame 20, wherein the rear external portion 84 includes a device that can be pivotally connected to one end of a first element 90. A second element 92 connects the other end of the first element 90 to the previous frame 22. Then the first element 90, the second element 92, the front frame 22 and the rear frame assembly 24 form a frame with a pivotable joint, and its movement can be controlled by the shock absorber to make the rear frame total. Into 24 additional suspension stroke. One similar embodiment of this rear suspension configuration is shown in FIG. 12, and the similar numbers indicate similar parts. However, in the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the first element 90 may be pivotally connected to the front portion 96 of the rear frame assembly 24. 94 (Please read the notes on the back before filling in page I:; line-This paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 12 A7 ^ ------- 2Z-— ___ 5. Description of the invention (8) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling in this page) In the two embodiments shown in Figures 11 and 12, one end of the first component 90 may include a releasable connection portion so that The rear frame assembly 24 is loosened from other structural parts, so that the frame can be folded in a similar manner as in Figure 2. Figure 13 is a cross-sectional end view of a frame element 100 of the foot frame 20. Frame element 100 It is preferably made of a substantially foamed core 102, to which a carbon fiber layer 104 is bonded, which is connected and finished along the protruding flange 106. The cover 108 is provided on the soil surface 11 of the frame element 100. And the lower surface 112. The cover 108 includes a protruding outer surface 114 having two end portions, and the two ends are bruised to form a smooth extension of the side plane of the provision frame 100, thus making the bicycle frame a Smooth, round and special shaped. In the embodiment shown, the cover 108 has an inner central rib 12. The sides also include grooves 118. The central rib 120 includes a groove 121 adapted to cover the flange 106. The groove 118 defines a space between the cover and the upper and lower surfaces of the frame, between ΐ2, so that the brake and And / or shifting for hidden passage. Figure 14 shows a rear brake wire 124 hidden by a cover connected to the lower surface of the previous frame 22. The cover 108 may be made of a soft or elastomeric material, making the rider The damage caused by the impact is minimized.-Printed by the Consumer Property Cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of Intellectual Property, the cover 108 can optionally be made of a hard material, such as carbon fiber. In this example, the groove 121 in the frame element 100 suffers high Gravity prevents the flange 106 from separating. A cover on the upper surface of the previous frame 22 is also shown in the bicycle embodiment of Fig. 12. Fig. 15 shows another embodiment of a bicycle frame 20, the frame. A shock absorber 130 is set up on the front frame 22 and the rear frame assembly 24. The paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 13 479036 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (between). In Figures 11 and 12 In an embodiment, one end of the shock absorber 130 may include a releasable connecting portion to allow the frame 20 to be folded. Although the present invention has been described above according to a specific embodiment, those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can take many other different forms Please read first. Back. Face-to-note k order-line

經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) 14 6 3 90 47 A7 B7 五、發明說明(10 ) 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 20…框架 22…前次框架總成 24…後次框架總成 26…柄 30…前輪 3 2…柄 34…外接部 36…後輪 38…突起 42…輪機叉 44…柄 46…螺帽 50,52···突起 54,56,58,60···彈 55…輪機叉頭 70…後外接部 7 2…前部份 74…突緣 7 6…後延伸部 元件標號對照 8 0…前部份 82…後外接部 8 6…孔縫 9 0…第一元件 92···第二元件 94…震動吸收器 100…框架元件 102…泡沫襯心 104…碳纖維 106…突緣 108…蓋 110···上表面 112···下表面 性體 114···外表面 118···凹槽 120···中心肋部 121…槽 124…電線 130···電動吸收器 --------I----裝-------訂---------綠 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) 15Printed by the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Consumer Cooperatives. The paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 14 6 3 90 47 A7 B7 V. Description of the invention (10) Employees of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs Cooperative printed 20 ... frame 22 ... previous frame assembly 24 ... rear frame assembly 26 ... handle 30 ... front wheel 3 2 ... handle 34 ... external part 36 ... rear wheel 38 ... protrusion 42 ... engine fork 44 ... handle 46 ... Nuts 50, 52 ... Protrusions 54, 56, 58, 60 ... Spring 55 ... Fork head 70 ... Rear external part 7 2 ... Front part 74 ... Flange 7 6 ... Rear extension part number reference 8 0 ... front part 82 ... rear outer part 8 6 ... hole 9 0 ... first element 92 ... second element 94 ... vibration absorber 100 ... frame element 102 ... foam core 104 ... carbon fiber 106 ... flange 108 ... cover 110 ... upper surface 112 ... lower surface body 114 ... outer surface 118 ... groove 120 ... central rib 121 ... slot 124 ... electric wire 130 ... electric absorber- ------ I ---- install ------- order --------- green (please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) This paper size applies to China Associate (CNS) A4 size (210 X 297 mm) 15

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六、申請專利範圍 1. 一種腳踏車框架包括適於架設前又於其上的一前次框 架,以及適於架設一後輪於其上的一後次框架總成7 該後次框架可轉動地架設於前次總成以在定位後輪於 前次框架之後的一延伸位置以及定位後輪大體上毗接 别叉於移開前輪而空出的一區中的一折疊位置之間作 樞軸移動。 2. 依據申請專利範圍第丨項所述的框架,其中後次框架總 成包括架設踏板曲柄臂的裳i,而後次框㈣成大體 上繞著踏板曲柄臂之轉動軸而轉動。 3. 依據申請專利範圍第2項所述的框架, 有一中空突起架設於其上,而後次框架總成旋=架 設於突起。 4. 依射請專利範圍第3項所述的框架…踏板曲柄臂的 軸承匣亦架設於突起。 5·依據申請專利範圍第!項所述的框架,一框架包括一個 或數個彈性體於前項框架及後次架總成的田比接表面間 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 6·依據申請專利範圍第丨項所述的框架,一框架包括一可 鬆開的固鎖裝置用以把後次框架總成鎖至延伸位置。 7·依據申請專利範圍第6項所述的框架,其中可鬆開固鎖 裝置為“快速鬆開,,輪機叉,它具有通過在後次框架總 成中的一孔具有一螺紋柄,如此可以螺紋銜接架設於; 前次框架的一螺帽。 8.依據申請專利範圍第7項所述的框架,其中螺帽可旋轉 本纸 準(cns ) 16 申請專利範圍 A8 B8 C8 D8 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 地架設在連接於前框架的一金屬軛之後。 9·依據申請專利範圍第6項所述的框架,其中中空圓筒形 彈性體配置在一又頭及後次框架總成之前的叉柄上, 且在後次框架總成之頂部及金屬軛之下表面之間。 10· —種腳踏車框架的一對後外接部,該外接部可鬆開地 固定於腳踏車框架,且包括架設輔助零件於其上的裝 置。 ’ U.依據申請專利範圍第10項所述之後外接部 架設一輪轂剎車臂或一圓盤剎車彎腳規。 12·依據申請專利範圍第10項所述之後外接部 接部適於架設驅動帶或鏈的一張力惰輪。 13·依據申請專利範圍第10項所述之後外接部 接部適於架設一震動吸收器的一端或其他懸吊零件( 14. 一種腳踏車框架的一次框架總成,該總成適於架設 腳踏車後輪於其上,且包括一前部份及後外接部,W 後外接部可鬆開地固定於前部份,其中前部份或後外 接部之一或兩者均包括可使前部份及後外接部之間 固定點不同的裝置,於是可使後次框架總成之整個 度不同。 15. 依據申請專利範圍第14項所述的次框架總成,其中, 接部包括一串孔或孔縫,螺紋固定器穿過其中,適於 銜接螺帽定位在前部份上。 16·依據申請專利範圍第1項所述的一腳踏車框架使用依 申請專利範圍第14項所申請的後次框架總成。 其中適於 其中該外 其中該外 該 的 長 外 據 ---------^-------訂-------# (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) A4規格(210X297^ST 176. Scope of Patent Application 1. A bicycle frame includes a previous frame suitable for erection and a rear frame thereon, and a rear frame assembly 7 for rotatably mounting the rear frame. It is erected on the previous assembly to pivot between positioning an extended position of the rear wheel behind the previous frame and positioning the rear wheel substantially adjacent to a fork in a folded position in a region vacated by removing the front wheel. mobile. 2. The frame according to item 丨 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the rear frame assembly includes a skirt i for setting up the pedal crank arm, and the rear frame is substantially rotated around the rotation axis of the pedal crank arm. 3. According to the frame described in item 2 of the scope of the patent application, a hollow protrusion is erected on it, and the subsequent frame assembly is rotated = erected on the protrusion. 4. The frame according to item 3 of the patent scope ... The bearing box of the pedal crank arm is also set up on the protrusion. 5 · According to the framework described in the scope of application for patents, a framework includes one or more elastomers printed on the front frame and the rear frame assembly of the Tianbi interface between the consumer property cooperative of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs 6 · According to the frame described in the scope of the patent application, a frame includes a releasable locking device for locking the rear frame assembly to the extended position. 7. The frame according to item 6 of the scope of patent application, wherein the releasable locking device is "quick release, turbine fork, which has a threaded shank through a hole in the subsequent frame assembly, so A screw cap that can be screwed on; A frame of the previous frame. 8. The frame according to item 7 of the scope of patent application, in which the nut can rotate the paper (cns) 16 The scope of patent application A8 B8 C8 D8 Ministry of Economic Affairs Wisdom Printed by a staff cooperative of the Property Bureau behind a metal yoke connected to the front frame. 9. The frame according to item 6 of the scope of patent application, in which the hollow cylindrical elastomer is arranged at the head and the back frame On the fork handle before the assembly, and between the top of the rear frame assembly and the lower surface of the metal yoke. 10 · —A pair of rear external parts of a bicycle frame, which are releasably fixed to the bicycle frame And includes a device for erection of auxiliary parts thereon. 'U. According to item 10 of the scope of the patent application, a hub brake arm or a disc brake foot gauge is erected at the outer part. 12 · According to the tenth scope of the patent application The external connection part described in the following item is suitable for erection of a force idler pulley of a driving belt or chain. 13. According to the external application range described in Item 10, the external connection part is suitable for erection of one end of a shock absorber or other suspension. Parts (14. A primary frame assembly for a bicycle frame, the assembly is suitable for mounting a bicycle rear wheel on it, and includes a front part and a rear external part, the rear external part is releasably fixed to the front part Among them, one or both of the front part or the rear outer part includes a device that can make the fixing point between the front part and the rear outer part different, so that the whole degree of the subsequent frame assembly can be different. 15. According to the application The sub-frame assembly according to item 14 of the patent scope, wherein the joint portion includes a series of holes or slits through which the threaded fastener passes, suitable for engaging the nut to be positioned on the front part. 16. According to the scope of the patent application The bicycle frame described in item 1 uses the last frame assembly applied for in accordance with item 14 of the scope of patent application. Among them, it is suitable for the long-term foreign documents of which the other is the same --------- ^ ------- Order ------- # (Please read the note on the back first Please fill out this page again) A4 size (210X297 ^ ST 17 申請專利範圍 17·種腳踏車框架的一框架元件筌靖一 a 之一上及/或下表面的一 带=包括具有兩端部的—凸出外表面,每一端部㈣之、有框架元件之眺接侧表面的一平滑延伸部。 ·==專利範圍第17項所述的蓋,其中蓋為柔軟或 19.依據申請專利範圍第17項所述的蓋 體製成。 2〇·依據申請專利範圍第17項所述的蓋 ▼ 且匕括適於蓋位框架元件之比接外突緣的内槽。 21·依據申請專利範圍第17項所述的蓋,其中蓋在遠離 表面處包括至少一凹槽,它界定至少一空間於蓋及 上及/或下表面之間以便剎車及/或變速電線等隱藏 通過。 22·依據申請專利範圍第21項所述的蓋,其中蓋可藉由 膠’夾鉗等連接於框架元件。 其中盖由一彈性 其中一為堅硬的 外蓋 地 黏 (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再填J 寫 訂 經濟部智慧財產局員工消費合作社印製 ί、紙張尺.度適用中國國家標準(CNS ) A4規格(210X297公釐) 18The scope of the patent application: 17. A frame element of a bicycle frame, one of the upper and / or lower surface = includes a belt with two ends-a convex outer surface, and each end is framed by a frame element. A smooth extension of the side surface. · == The cover according to item 17 of the patent scope, wherein the cover is soft or 19. It is made according to the cover body according to item 17 of the patent scope. 20. The cover according to item 17 of the scope of the patent application ▼, and an inner groove adapted to cover the ratio of the frame element to the outer flange. 21. The cover according to item 17 of the scope of the patent application, wherein the cover includes at least one groove at a distance from the surface, which defines at least one space between the cover and the upper and / or lower surface for braking and / or shifting wires, etc. Hide through. 22. The cover according to item 21 of the scope of patent application, wherein the cover can be connected to the frame member by an adhesive 'clamp or the like. The cover is made of a flexible one and the hard cover is adhered to the ground (please read the precautions on the back before filling in J and write the paper printed by the Consumer Cooperatives of the Intellectual Property Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, paper rule. The degree is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 size (210X297 mm) 18
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