US20080296963A1 - Positioning Structure for a Bicycle Hub and Method for Making the Same - Google Patents

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US20080296963A1 US11/757,993 US75799307A US2008296963A1 US 20080296963 A1 US20080296963 A1 US 20080296963A1 US 75799307 A US75799307 A US 75799307A US 2008296963 A1 US2008296963 A1 US 2008296963A1
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  • the present invention relates to a bicycle hub, and more particularly to a positioning structure for a bicycle hub and a method for making the same.
  • the bicycle hub 10 comprises a hollow cylindrical hub shell 11 .
  • Each end of the hub shell 11 is formed with a ring-shaped fixing piece 12 in the radial direction, and one side of each of the fixing piece is formed with a circular flange 13 .
  • the inner wall of the flange 13 is cut thin to form a positioning structure 14 .
  • a bearing A is embedded in each of the two flanges 13 and is positioned by the positioning structure 14 .
  • this conventional bicycle hub still has the following problems:
  • the positioning structure 14 is formed by cutting the flange 13 of the bicycle hub 10 , in order to accurately control the thickness during the cutting process, the machining speed must be affected and the machining time must be prolonged, thus causing the waste of the cost.
  • the present invention has arisen to mitigate and/or obviate the afore-described disadvantages.
  • the primary objective of the present invention is to provide positioning structure for a bicycle hub formed by a quick press forming process
  • the second objective of the present invention is to provide a positioning structure for a bicycle hub which doesn't affect the strength of structure.
  • the bicycle hub comprises a hub shell, and each end of the hub shell is radially formed with a fixing portion one side of each fixing portion is formed with a receiving portion.
  • the bicycle hub is pressed by a positioning machine and a punch to form a positioning structure.
  • the positioning machine includes an upper clamping arm and a lower clamping arm for clamping the outer surface of the bicycle hub.
  • the punch includes a punching member, and one end of the punching member is formed with a punching head. On the periphery of the punching head are formed at least three annularly-arranged parallel punching ribs.
  • each receiving portion is pressed by the punching head of the punch, so as to form at least three positioning structures shaped correspondingly to the punching ribs of the punching head.
  • the positioning structures are in the form of flange and located at the same level.
  • a method of making the abovementioned positioning structure for a bicycle hub of the present invention comprises the following steps: A. bicycle hub clamping step: clamping an outer surface of the bicycle hub by a positioning machine firstly; B. bicycle hub press forming step: after the outer surface of the hub shell is clamped by the positioning machine, axially pressing the inner surface of each receiving portion with the punch by using points as targets, so as to form at least three positioning structures on the receiving portion that are shaped correspondingly to the punching ribs of the punch; and C. bicycle hub loading step: after the inner surface of each receiving portion is pressed by the punch to form at least three positioning structures, placing a bearing in each receiving portion of the bicycle hub, and the bearing is positioned by the receiving portion.
  • the press forming process of the positioning structure 24 of the bicycle hub 20 is performed by using points as the punching and pressing targets without influencing the structure strength of the receiving portion 23 , so that the receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20 is strong enough to load the weight, and the rider can ride safely without worrying about the ruin of the bicycle hub.
  • the bicycle hub 20 provides the quick press forming positioning structure 24 , so that the machining speed is increased and the machining time is shortened, thus saving the manpower cost and the machining cost.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional bicycle hub
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a bicycle hub in accordance with the prevent invention
  • FIG. 3 shows that the bicycle hub is prepared to operate in accordance with the prevent invention
  • FIG. 4 shows a press forming operation of the bicycle hub in accordance with the prevent invention
  • FIG. 5 shows the bicycle hub has finished the press forming operation in accordance with the prevent invention
  • FIG. 6 shows the loading operation of the bicycle hub in accordance with the prevent invention
  • FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of showing the loading operation of the bicycle hub in accordance with the prevent invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a flow chart in accordance with the prevent invention.
  • a bicycle hub 20 (as shown in FIG. 2 ) in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a hollow cylindrical hub shell 21 .
  • Each end of the hub shell 21 is radially formed with a ring-shaped fixing portion 22 .
  • the fixing portion 22 is provided for the insertion of the spokes of the bicycle wheel to support the weight of the bicycle frame.
  • One side of each of the fixing portion is axially formed with a hollow cylindrical receiving portion 23 .
  • the bicycle hub 20 is pressed by a positioning machine 30 and a punch 40 to form a positioning structure 24 .
  • the positioning machine 30 (as shown in FIG. 3 ) includes an upper clamping arm 31 and a lower clamping arm 32 for clamping the outer surface of the bicycle hub 20 .
  • the punch 40 includes a punching member 41 , and one end of the punching member 41 is formed with a punching head 411 .
  • the shape of the punching head 411 corresponds to the shape of the receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20 .
  • On the periphery of the punching head 411 are formed at least three annularly-arranged parallel punching ribs 412 to be engaged in the inner surface of the receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20 .
  • the receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20 (as shown in FIG. 4 ) is processed under its original thickness.
  • the punch 40 utilizes the punching head 411 of the punching member 41 to punch the inner surface of the receiving portion 23 by inserting it into the open end of the receiving portion 23 , so as to form at least three positioning structures 24 on each receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20 that are shaped correspondingly to the punching ribs 412 of the punching head 411 (as shown in FIG. 5 ).
  • the positioning structures 24 are semicircular flanges located at the same level and used to retain the bearing A (as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 ).
  • the press forming process of the positioning structure 24 of the bicycle hub 20 is performed by using points as the punching and pressing targets without influencing the structure strength of the receiving portion 23 , so that the receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20 is strong enough to load the weight, and the rider can ride safely without worrying about the ruin of the bicycle hub.
  • the bicycle hub 20 provides the quick: press forming positioning structure 24 , so that the machining speed is increased and the machining time is shortened, thus saving the manpower cost and the machining cost.
  • the method of the bicycle hub 20 utilizing the positioning structure 30 and the punch 40 to form the positioning structure 24 comprises the following steps:
  • A. bicycle hub clamping step clamping the outer surface of the hub shell 21 of the bicycle hub 20 with the upper clamping arm 31 and the lower clamping arm 32 ;
  • the press forming process of the positioning structure 24 of the bicycle hub 20 is performed by using points as the punching and pressing targets without influencing the structure strength of the receiving portion 23 , so that the receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20 is strong enough to load the weight, and the rider can ride safety without worrying about the rain of the bicycle hub.
  • the bicycle hub 20 provides the quick press forming positioning structure 24 , so that the machining speed is increased and the machining time is shortened, thus saving the manpower cost and the machining cost.
  • the present invention relates to a positioning structure for a bicycle hub and method for making the same.
  • the bicycle hub in accordance with the present invention comprises a hub shell. Each end of the hub shell is formed with a receiving portion, and the outer surface of the hub shell is clamped by a positioning machine. The inner wall of each receiving portion is axially pressed to form at least three positioning structures by the punch.
  • the method of forming the positioning structures comprises the following steps: A. bicycle hub clamping step; B. bicycle hub press forming step; and C. bicycle hub loading step.

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A bicycle hub comprises a hub shell each end of which is formed with a receiving portion. The outer surface of the rub shell is clamped by a positioning machine, and the inner surface of each receiving portion is axially pressed to form at least three positioning structures. The positioning structures are formed by the following steps: A. bicycle hub clamping step; B. bicycle hub press forming step; and C. bicycle hub loading step. By such arrangements, the positioning structures of the bicycle hub can be obtained by the quick press forming without affecting the structure strength.

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1. Field of the Invention
  • The present invention relates to a bicycle hub, and more particularly to a positioning structure for a bicycle hub and a method for making the same.
  • 2. Description of the Prior Art
  • Bicycle is a traffic tool for leisure sport and racing, which is not only environmental friendly, but also can provide exercise for the rider. The bicycle hub is an important component for connecting the bicycle frame and the wheel. As shown in FIG. 1, the bicycle hub 10 comprises a hollow cylindrical hub shell 11. Each end of the hub shell 11 is formed with a ring-shaped fixing piece 12 in the radial direction, and one side of each of the fixing piece is formed with a circular flange 13. Under the original thickness, the inner wall of the flange 13 is cut thin to form a positioning structure 14. A bearing A is embedded in each of the two flanges 13 and is positioned by the positioning structure 14. However, this conventional bicycle hub still has the following problems:
  • 1. After the flange 13 of the bicycle hub 10 is cut thin, it will damage the structure strength of the original flange 13, but this bicycle hub 10 will not only be subjected to a heavy load but to a high speed rotation, therefore, the flange 13 will definitely be deformed after a long-term of use. Moreover, if the bicycle hub 10 breaks during a high speed ride, it will severely affect the riding safety. The bicycle can be bought after destroyed, but the life safety can not be neglected;
  • 2. The positioning structure 14 is formed by cutting the flange 13 of the bicycle hub 10, in order to accurately control the thickness during the cutting process, the machining speed must be affected and the machining time must be prolonged, thus causing the waste of the cost.
  • The present invention has arisen to mitigate and/or obviate the afore-described disadvantages.
    • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The primary objective of the present invention is to provide positioning structure for a bicycle hub formed by a quick press forming process, the second objective of the present invention is to provide a positioning structure for a bicycle hub which doesn't affect the strength of structure.
  • In order to achieve the abovementioned two objectives, the bicycle hub comprises a hub shell, and each end of the hub shell is radially formed with a fixing portion one side of each fixing portion is formed with a receiving portion. The bicycle hub is pressed by a positioning machine and a punch to form a positioning structure. The positioning machine includes an upper clamping arm and a lower clamping arm for clamping the outer surface of the bicycle hub. The punch includes a punching member, and one end of the punching member is formed with a punching head. On the periphery of the punching head are formed at least three annularly-arranged parallel punching ribs. The inner surface of each receiving portion is pressed by the punching head of the punch, so as to form at least three positioning structures shaped correspondingly to the punching ribs of the punching head. The positioning structures are in the form of flange and located at the same level.
  • A method of making the abovementioned positioning structure for a bicycle hub of the present invention comprises the following steps: A. bicycle hub clamping step: clamping an outer surface of the bicycle hub by a positioning machine firstly; B. bicycle hub press forming step: after the outer surface of the hub shell is clamped by the positioning machine, axially pressing the inner surface of each receiving portion with the punch by using points as targets, so as to form at least three positioning structures on the receiving portion that are shaped correspondingly to the punching ribs of the punch; and C. bicycle hub loading step: after the inner surface of each receiving portion is pressed by the punch to form at least three positioning structures, placing a bearing in each receiving portion of the bicycle hub, and the bearing is positioned by the receiving portion.
  • With the abovementioned positioning structure for a bicycle hub and the making method, it can achieve the following objectives:
  • 1. The press forming process of the positioning structure 24 of the bicycle hub 20 is performed by using points as the punching and pressing targets without influencing the structure strength of the receiving portion 23, so that the receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20 is strong enough to load the weight, and the rider can ride safely without worrying about the ruin of the bicycle hub.
  • 2. The bicycle hub 20 provides the quick press forming positioning structure 24, so that the machining speed is increased and the machining time is shortened, thus saving the manpower cost and the machining cost.
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  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional bicycle hub;
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a bicycle hub in accordance with the prevent invention;
  • FIG. 3 shows that the bicycle hub is prepared to operate in accordance with the prevent invention;
  • FIG. 4 shows a press forming operation of the bicycle hub in accordance with the prevent invention;
  • FIG. 5 shows the bicycle hub has finished the press forming operation in accordance with the prevent invention;
  • FIG. 6 shows the loading operation of the bicycle hub in accordance with the prevent invention;
  • FIG. 7 is a cross sectional view of showing the loading operation of the bicycle hub in accordance with the prevent invention; and
  • FIG. 8 is a flow chart in accordance with the prevent invention.
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  • The present invention will be clearer from the following description when viewed together with the accompanying drawings, which show, for purpose of illustrations only, the preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention.
  • Referring to FIGS. 2-7, a bicycle hub 20 (as shown in FIG. 2) in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a hollow cylindrical hub shell 21. Each end of the hub shell 21 is radially formed with a ring-shaped fixing portion 22. The fixing portion 22 is provided for the insertion of the spokes of the bicycle wheel to support the weight of the bicycle frame. One side of each of the fixing portion is axially formed with a hollow cylindrical receiving portion 23.
  • The bicycle hub 20 is pressed by a positioning machine 30 and a punch 40 to form a positioning structure 24. The positioning machine 30 (as shown in FIG. 3) includes an upper clamping arm 31 and a lower clamping arm 32 for clamping the outer surface of the bicycle hub 20. The punch 40 includes a punching member 41, and one end of the punching member 41 is formed with a punching head 411. The shape of the punching head 411 corresponds to the shape of the receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20. On the periphery of the punching head 411 are formed at least three annularly-arranged parallel punching ribs 412 to be engaged in the inner surface of the receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20.
  • The receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20 (as shown in FIG. 4) is processed under its original thickness. The punch 40 utilizes the punching head 411 of the punching member 41 to punch the inner surface of the receiving portion 23 by inserting it into the open end of the receiving portion 23, so as to form at least three positioning structures 24 on each receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20 that are shaped correspondingly to the punching ribs 412 of the punching head 411 (as shown in FIG. 5). The positioning structures 24 are semicircular flanges located at the same level and used to retain the bearing A (as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7). With the abovementioned structure, the following objectives can be achieved:
  • 1. The press forming process of the positioning structure 24 of the bicycle hub 20 is performed by using points as the punching and pressing targets without influencing the structure strength of the receiving portion 23, so that the receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20 is strong enough to load the weight, and the rider can ride safely without worrying about the ruin of the bicycle hub.
  • 2. The bicycle hub 20 provides the quick: press forming positioning structure 24, so that the machining speed is increased and the machining time is shortened, thus saving the manpower cost and the machining cost.
  • The aforementioned is the summary of the positional and structural relationship of the respective components and its operation and function of the preferred embodiment in accordance with the present invention.
  • Referring to FIGS. 1-8, the method of the bicycle hub 20 utilizing the positioning structure 30 and the punch 40 to form the positioning structure 24 comprises the following steps:
  • A. bicycle hub clamping step: clamping the outer surface of the hub shell 21 of the bicycle hub 20 with the upper clamping arm 31 and the lower clamping arm 32;
  • B. bicycle hub press forming step: pressing the inner surface of the receiving portion 23 with the punching head 411 of the punching member 41 of the punch 40 by inserting the punching head 411 of the punching member 41 into the open end of the receiving portion 23, so as to form at least three positioning structures 24 on each receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20 that are shaped correspondingly to the punching ribs 412 of the punching head 411, after the outer surface of the hub shell 21 of the bicycle hub 20 is clamped by the positioning machine 30; and
  • C. bicycle hub loading step: placing the bearing A in the receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20, after the three positioning structures 24 are formed by the punch 30, the bearing A is positioned by the positioning structures 24 of the receiving portion 23.
  • The following objectives can be achieved by analyzing the abovementioned steps:
  • 1. The press forming process of the positioning structure 24 of the bicycle hub 20 is performed by using points as the punching and pressing targets without influencing the structure strength of the receiving portion 23, so that the receiving portion 23 of the bicycle hub 20 is strong enough to load the weight, and the rider can ride safety without worrying about the rain of the bicycle hub.
  • 2. The bicycle hub 20 provides the quick press forming positioning structure 24, so that the machining speed is increased and the machining time is shortened, thus saving the manpower cost and the machining cost.
  • To summarize, the present invention relates to a positioning structure for a bicycle hub and method for making the same. The bicycle hub in accordance with the present invention comprises a hub shell. Each end of the hub shell is formed with a receiving portion, and the outer surface of the hub shell is clamped by a positioning machine. The inner wall of each receiving portion is axially pressed to form at least three positioning structures by the punch. The method of forming the positioning structures comprises the following steps: A. bicycle hub clamping step; B. bicycle hub press forming step; and C. bicycle hub loading step. By such arrangements, the positioning structures of the bicycle hub can be obtained by the quick press forming without affecting the structure strength.
  • While we have shown and described various embodiments in accordance with the present invention, it is clear to those skilled in the art that further embodiments may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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1. A positioning structure for a bicycle hub comprising a bicycle hub with a hub shell; each end of the hub shell is axially formed with a receiving portion, and each receiving portion is pressed to form at least three positioning structures for positioning a bearing.
2. The positioning structure for a bicycle hub as claimed in claim 1, wherein the hub shell of the bicycle hub is a hollow cylinder.
3. The positioning structure for a bicycle hub as claimed in claim 1, wherein the receiving portion of the bicycle hub is a hollow cylinder.
4. The positioning structure for a bicycle hub as claimed in claim 1, wherein the positioning structures for the bicycle hub are semicircular flanges.
5. A method of making the positioning structure for a bicycle hub comprising steps of:
A. bicycle hub clamping step: clamping an outer surface of a bicycle hub by a positioning machine firstly;
B. bicycle hub press forming step: after the bicycle hub is clamped by the positioning machine, pressing an inner surface of a receiving portion which is axially formed at each end of the bicycle hub with a punch to form at least three positioning structures shaped correspondingly to three ribs of the punch by using points as targets; and
C. bicycle hub loading step: after the inner surface of each receiving portion is pressed by the punch to form at least three positioning structures, placing a bearing in each receiving portion of the bicycle hub, and the bearing is positioned by the receiving portion.
6. The method of making the positioning structure for a bicycle hub as claimed in claim 5, wherein the positioning machine of step A includes an upper clamping arm and a lower clamping arm, and the bicycle hub is clamped by the upper clamping arm and the lower clamping arm.
7. The method of making the positioning structure for a bicycle hub as claimed in claim 6, wherein the punch of step B includes a punching member, one end of the punching member is formed with a punching head, and on a periphery of the punching head are formed at least three annularly-arranged parallel punching ribs, the punch utilizes the punching head of the punching member to punch an inner surface of each receiving portion by inserting it into an open end of each receiving portion, so as to form at least three positioning structures on each receiving portion of the bicycle hub that are shaped correspondingly to the punching ribs of the punching head.
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