TWM529648U - Battery installation structure of bicycle - Google Patents

Description

Bicycle battery installation structure

The present invention relates to a frame structure of an electric bicycle or an electric bicycle, and more particularly to a battery installation structure of an electric bicycle.

Early electric bicycles or mopeds usually placed the battery on the bicycle shelf or battery rack in an exposed manner. This exposed battery assembly structure is designed to easily damage the appearance and integrity of the bicycle, and the bulky battery can cause The change of the center of gravity of the bicycle affects the stability and safety of the ride. Therefore, related companies have successively developed and designed a plurality of integrated concealed battery assembly structures for integrating and mounting batteries on the upper, lower or middle tubes of the frame.

Please refer to the battery installation structure disclosed in the patent documents of TW M367142, TW M389675 and TW M430032, mainly in which a through hole is provided at one end of the upper tube, the lower tube or the middle tube of the frame to allow a straight rod type battery The through hole is placed in the accommodating space of the frame tube member, and the effect of hiding the straight rod type battery in the frame tube member is achieved. However, the plug-in battery mounting structure is limited by the axial loading and unloading of the battery. Generally, the frame must be designed into a special shape and the size of the pipe member is increased, and there is a problem that the frame is heavy and difficult to be applied to a general frame. Moreover, there are problems such as difficulty in manufacturing and processing, high cost, inconvenient handling of battery components, and structural strength of the frame.

Please refer to the battery installation structure disclosed in the patent documents such as TW Announcement No. 370069, TW I424934 and TW M316210, mainly to open a long rectangular notch with a larger size than the battery assembly in the upper tube, the lower tube or the middle tube of the frame. The battery assembly can be directly embedded in the battery slot of the frame tube to achieve the effect of integrating the battery on the frame tube. The embedded battery mounting structure must be cut into large rectangular slots at the frame to provide the entire battery assembly. These large-diameter slots easily damage the structural strength of the frame. As a result, existing embedded battery assembly structures have problems such as poor rigidity and insufficient durability, and may affect the safety of bicycle riding.

In order to solve the problem of poor rigidity and insufficient durability of the battery assembly structure of the existing bicycle, the present invention proposes a battery installation structure for a bicycle. The present invention has more than one supporting transverse rib at the embedding port of the frame pipe fitting, and the vehicle is lifted. The structural rigidity and durability of the pipe fittings and the entire bicycle effectively solve the technical problems existing in the existing embedded battery assembly structure.

The battery installation structure of the bicycle proposed by the present invention includes: a frame tube member having a hollow inner space of the tube and an insertion opening for connecting the inner space of the tube to the tube surface. The socket is provided with more than one supporting transverse rib; and a battery assembly having a base and an inserting portion that is coupled to the base, and the contour of the inserting portion conforms to the embedded opening and corresponds to Each of the supporting lateral ribs is recessed with a groove, and the insertion portion is positioned by being inserted into the inner space of the tube through the insertion opening.

Preferably, a folded edge extending inwardly is disposed around the insertion opening, and the base of the battery assembly is exposed to the outside of the frame tubular member and abuts against the folded edge.

Preferably, the embedded opening is a long rectangular opening extending along the axial direction of the frame tube, and the width of the base is larger than the insertion portion, and the insertion is engaged with the insertion The position of the portion forms a match against the flange.

Preferably, a notch is recessed in the tube surface of the frame tube member, and the insertion opening is opened in the slot, and a pair of guides is formed at a position adjacent to the two ends of the slot surface.

Preferably, a slot is recessed on opposite sides of the tube surface of the frame tube member, and each of the slots is provided with one of the insertion openings, and two battery components are disposed. They are respectively combined with the two embedding ports.

Compared with the prior art, the enhancements obtained by the technical means of the present invention include: 1. The present invention has more than one lateral support transverse rib at the insertion opening of the frame pipe fitting, which effectively improves the frame pipe fittings and the entire bicycle. The rigidity of the structure improves the durability of the bicycle and the safety of riding. 2. The present invention is provided with a folded edge extending inwardly around the insertion opening, which can further strengthen the structural strength of the frame pipe fitting. 3. The present invention can support the base of the battery assembly with the hemming, so that the bottom and the circumferential surface of the battery assembly do not contact the inner wall of the frame pipe member, thereby effectively avoiding the bicycle component from touching the frame pipe fitting when the bicycle is riding. The problem of abnormal sound on the inner wall. 4. The base of the battery assembly of the present invention is exposed to the frame tube member, and the insertion portion is inserted into the tube space of the frame tube member through the insertion port in a sliding manner, and the attachment and detachment is relatively simple and easy. 5. The new design utilizes the inserting portion and the base to provide an optimized battery setting space and effectively increase the battery capacity of the battery pack.

A first preferred embodiment of the battery mounting structure of the bicycle proposed by the present invention is shown in FIGS. 1 to 4. The present invention includes a frame tube member 10 and a battery assembly 20, which may be a lower tube of a bicycle frame. The tube of the appropriate part, such as the upper tube or the seat tube, is not particularly limited in the present invention. In the first preferred embodiment as shown, the frame tube member 10 is an embodiment of the bicycle lower tube.

Referring to FIG. 2 to FIG. 4 , the frame tube 10 has a hollow inner space 11 , and a slot is formed in the recess of the top side tube surface of the frame tube 10 facing upwards. The insertion opening 12 of the inner space 11 is provided with one or more supporting transverse ribs 13 integrally connected with the frame tube member 10 in the range of the insertion opening 12, and a circle around the insertion opening 12 The flange 14 extending inwardly and bent, the rigidity of the frame pipe member 10 is effectively strengthened by the one or more supporting transverse ribs 13 and the flange 14 , and the notch of the frame pipe member 10 is adjacent to the insertion opening 12 A pair of guiding surfaces 15 inclined at a small angle are formed at the two end positions, and the pair of guiding surfaces 15 can be used to guide the battery assembly 20 to be smoothly mounted on the fitting opening 12 and formed on the battery assembly 20 . Stable support positioning. In the preferred embodiment shown in the drawings, an embodiment in which the support opening 12 is provided with a supporting transverse rib 13 is provided.

The battery assembly 20 has a long-shaped structure and is formed to form a base 21 and a plug-in portion 22 integrally coupled to the base 21 by a housing; wherein the base 21 has a gauge shape and a frame The shape of the notch of the tube member 10 is matched, and the two ends of the base member 21 are matched against the pair of guiding surfaces 15; the contour shape of the insertion portion 22 is consistent with the insertion opening 12, and corresponding to each The support lateral ribs 13 are recessed with a groove 23, and a stepped edge 24 is formed around the connection position of the insertion portion 22 and the base 21, so that the battery assembly 20 can be The flange 24 abuts against the flange 14 of the frame tube member 10, so that the bottom portion and the peripheral surface of the insertion portion 21 do not contact the inner wall of the frame tube member 10, thereby effectively avoiding contact with the battery assembly 20. The inner wall of the frame tube member 10 has a problem of abnormal sound.

As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the insertion portion 22 of the battery assembly 20 of the present invention is matched with the insertion opening 12 of the frame tube member 10, and the corresponding groove 23 and the supporting transverse rib 13 are matched. The insertion portion 21 of the battery assembly 20 can be quickly inserted into the inner space 11 of the frame tube member 10 through the insertion opening 12, and the base 21 abuts against the flange 24 The flange 14 of the insertion opening 12 allows the base 21 of the battery assembly 20 to match the recessed position of the frame tube 10 to obtain a stable positioning effect. The battery assembly 20 of the present invention adopts a semi-concealed type. The sliding mounting design not only makes the assembly and disassembly of the battery assembly 20 extremely easy and easy, but also allows the bottom and the peripheral surface of the battery assembly 20 to not contact the inner wall of the frame tube 10 to avoid the occurrence of a difference. sound.

In particular, the present invention is ingeniously provided with more than one lateral support transverse rib 13 in the insertion opening 12 of the frame tube member 10, and the flange 14 disposed around the insertion opening 12 can effectively lift the frame pipe fitting. 10 and the structural rigidity of the entire bicycle to enhance the durability of the bicycle and the safety of riding.

Referring to the second preferred embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the difference between the second preferred embodiment and the first preferred embodiment is that the notch of the embodiment is recessed in the frame. The lower side of the tube member 10, and two supporting lateral ribs 13 are spaced apart from the insertion opening 12, and the battery assembly 20 is set to be taken downward, and the insertion of the battery assembly 20 is correspondingly The portion 22 is provided with two notches 23 spaced apart from each other, and other structural arrangements are the same as those of the first preferred embodiment described above.

Referring to the third preferred embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the difference between the third preferred embodiment and the first preferred embodiment is that the slot of the frame tube member 10 is recessed in the vehicle. The right side of the tube member 10 and the design for taking the battery unit 20 to the right are the same as the first preferred embodiment.

Referring to the fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the difference between the fourth preferred embodiment and the first preferred embodiment is that the notch of the frame tube member 10 is recessed in the vehicle. The left side of the tube member 10 and the design for taking the battery unit 20 to the left are the same as the first preferred embodiment.

Referring to the fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 11, the fifth preferred embodiment differs from the first and second preferred embodiments in that the frame tube member 10 is simultaneously attached to the frame tube member 10. The upper side and the lower side are recessed, and two battery assemblies 20 are respectively coupled to the upper side slot and the lower side slot of the frame tube member 10. The other structural design is the same as that of the first and second preferred embodiments. .

The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention in any way. Any person having ordinary knowledge in the art can use the present invention without departing from the technical features of the present invention. Equivalent embodiments of the novel modifications or modifications made by the novel teachings are still within the scope of the novel features.

10‧‧‧ frame fittings
11‧‧‧Intra-tube space
12‧‧‧ embedded port
13‧‧‧Supporting transverse ribs
14‧‧‧Folding
15‧‧‧Contact
20‧‧‧Battery components
21‧‧‧Base
22‧‧‧Insert
23‧‧‧Mizoguchi
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1 is a perspective view of a first preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 is a schematic side cross-sectional view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 is a schematic axial sectional view of the first preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 5 is a perspective view of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view of a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is a perspective view of a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 is an exploded perspective view of a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 is a perspective view of a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view of a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 is a perspective view of a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention.

10‧‧‧ frame fittings

11‧‧‧Intra-tube space

12‧‧‧ embedded port

13‧‧‧Supporting transverse ribs

14‧‧‧Folding

15‧‧‧Contact

20‧‧‧Battery components

21‧‧‧Base

22‧‧‧Insert

23‧‧‧Mizoguchi

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Claims (13)

A battery mounting structure for a bicycle, comprising: a frame tube member having a hollow inner space of the tube and having an insertion opening communicating with the inner space of the tube at the tube surface, wherein the insertion port is provided with more than one a supporting rib; and a battery assembly having a base and an inserting portion that is coupled to the base, the contour of the inserting portion conforming to the fitting opening and corresponding to each of the supporting transverse ribs Each of the positions is provided with a groove, and the insertion portion is positioned by being inserted into the inner space of the tube through the insertion opening. The battery mounting structure of the bicycle of claim 1, wherein a flange extending inwardly is provided around the insertion opening, and a base of the battery assembly is exposed to the outside of the frame tube and Reach against the fold. The battery mounting structure of the bicycle of claim 2, wherein the insertion opening is a long rectangular opening extending along an axial direction of the frame tubular member, the width of the base being larger than the insertion portion And abutting the edge of the insertion portion to form a matching edge against the flange. A battery mounting structure for a bicycle according to claim 3, wherein the frame tube member is a lower tube of the bicycle frame. A battery mounting structure for a bicycle according to claim 4, wherein said engaging opening is provided with one of said supporting transverse ribs. A battery mounting structure for a bicycle according to claim 4, wherein two of said supporting transverse ribs are provided at intervals of said insertion opening. The battery mounting structure of the bicycle of claim 3, wherein the frame tube member is an upper tube of the bicycle frame. The battery mounting structure of the bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a notch is recessed in a tube surface of the frame tube member, and the insertion opening is opened in the slot. The mouth is adjacent to the two ends of the insertion opening to form a pair of guiding surfaces. The battery mounting structure of the bicycle of claim 8, wherein the notch is recessed on an upper side of the frame tubular member. The battery mounting structure of the bicycle of claim 8, wherein the notch is recessed on a lower side of the frame tubular member. A battery mounting structure for a bicycle according to claim 8, wherein said notch is recessed to the right side of said frame tubular member. A battery mounting structure for a bicycle according to claim 8, wherein said notch is recessed on a left side of said frame tubular member. The battery mounting structure of the bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein a slot is recessed on opposite sides of the tube surface of the frame tube member, and each of the two slots is opened. The embedding port is provided with two of the battery modules respectively coupled to the two embedding ports.