CA2052238C - Steering bearing assembly for wheeled vehicle - Google Patents
Steering bearing assembly for wheeled vehicleInfo
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
- B62K21/00—Steering devices
- B62K21/06—Bearings specially adapted for steering heads
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
- B62K21/00—Steering devices
- B62K21/18—Connections between forks and handlebars or handlebar stems
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
- F16C2326/00—Articles relating to transporting
- F16C2326/20—Land vehicles
- F16C2326/26—Bicycle steering or suspension
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
- F16C25/00—Bearings for exclusively rotary movement adjustable for wear or play
- F16C25/06—Ball or roller bearings
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T74/00—Machine element or mechanism
- Y10T74/20—Control lever and linkage systems
- Y10T74/20576—Elements
- Y10T74/20732—Handles
- Y10T74/2078—Handle bars
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- Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
- Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
- Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
- Y10T74/00—Machine element or mechanism
- Y10T74/20—Control lever and linkage systems
- Y10T74/20576—Elements
- Y10T74/20732—Handles
- Y10T74/2078—Handle bars
- Y10T74/20792—Folding or adjustable
Abstract
A steering bearing assembly is provided for connecting the front wheel and handle bars of a bicycle to the frame. The assembly includes a steerer tube, connected to the front wheel and passing through a head tube on the frame. Bearing assemblies on the upper and lower ends of the head tube allow the steerer tube to pivot within the head tube. The upper bearing assembly has a first race connected to the head tube and a second race having a tapered contact surface. Above the second race on the steerer tube is a compression ring having a gap so the ring can be compressed against the steerer tube. The connector of a stem is located on the steerer tube above the compression ring. The handle bars of the bicycle are connected to the stem. An adjuster nut is threaded into the upper end of the steerer tube, exerting a downward force on the connector and the compression ring. The second race compresses the compression ring, locking the upper bearing assembly in place on the steerer tube. The connector is then clamped onto the steerer tube.
Description
S'~KING BEARING ASS~MRtY FOR w~T~n VE~ICLE
Bac~Lound of the T~vent;on 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates in general to wheeled vehicles, such as bicycles. In particular, the invention relates to an assembly for connecting the front wheel and handle bars to the frame of the wheeled vehicle.
Bac~Lound of the T~vent;on 1. Field of the Invention This invention relates in general to wheeled vehicles, such as bicycles. In particular, the invention relates to an assembly for connecting the front wheel and handle bars to the frame of the wheeled vehicle.
2. Description of the Prior Art In some prior art bicycles, the front wheel and the ~n~le bars are connected to a steerer tube. The steerer tube passes through a head tube connected to the bicycle frame. Ball bearing assemblies, located at the upper and lower ends of the head tube, allow the steerer tube to pivot within the head tube.
The upper end of the steerer tube is threaded externally. An internally threaded loc~ nut is placed on the steerer tube and tightened until the lock nut secures the upper race of the upper bearing assembly downward again~t the lower race.
Unfortunately, this a~sembly i~ difficult to adjust with respect to preload on the bearings. Further, the prior art assembly includes a multiplicity of components which renders it ~lnn~ce~rily complicated and heavy.
Most types of bicycling, L-uch as mountain biking, racing, and free-style biking can cause the lock nut to become loose in a very short time. Al~o, the manufacture of such assemblies is relatively expensive. Other shortcQ-;~gs are apparent to those skilled in the Art.
Summary of The Invention Accordlng to one aspect of the present inventlon, there is provlded a steering bearlng assembly, comprlslng: a head tube, connected to a vehlcle frame; a nonexternally threaded steerer tube havlng a cyllndrical, smooth outer surface connected between a wheel and vehlcle handle bars and passlng through the head tube; a bearlng assembly to allow the steerer tube to plvot wlthln the head tube, the bearlng assembly havlng a flrst race and a second race, the flrst race being connected to the head tube and the second race being carried on the steerer tube wlth a clearance therebetween; and - 2a -force means for exertlng a radlal force between the smooth outer surface of the steerer tube and the second race and for exertlng a longitudlnal force on the second race to push the second race toward the flrst race and to flx the second race on the steerer tube.
Accordlng to another aspect of the present lnventlon, there ls provlded a steerlng bearing assembly, comprising: a head tube connected to a vehicle frame; a nonexternally threaded steerer tube having a cyllndrlcal, smooth outer surface and a longitudinal axis connected to a front wheel and passlng through the head tube; a flrst bearlng assembly on a flrst end of the head tube to allow the steerer tube to plvot wlthln the head tube; a second bearlng assembly on a second end of the head tube, the second bearlng assembly havlng a flrst race and a second race, the flrst race belng connected to the head tube and the second race belng carrled on the steerer tube with a clearance therebetween and havlng a contact surface tapered at an angle to the longltudlnal axis of the steerer tube; a compression rlng on a smooth surface of the steerer tube against the second bearing assembly, having a contact surface that is tapered and abuts the contact surface on the second race of the second bearing assembly; and an ad~uster nut for exerting a longitudlnal force on the compresslon rlng toward the second bearing assembly to push sald second race toward said flrst race.
- 2b -According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a steering bearing assembly for a two wheel vehicle comprising: a head tube connected to a vehicle frame; a steerer tube connected to a front wheel fork of a vehicle, sald steerer tube passing through the head tube with clearance therebetween; a lower bearing assembly connected between the head tube and the steerer tube and providing rotational support for the head tube relative to the steerer tube; an upper bearing assembly connected to the head tube and carried thereby with clearance relative to the steerer tube, the inner diameter of the upper bearing assembly being greater than the outer diameter of the steerer tube; a compression member disposèd on the upper bearing assembly and engageable in the clearance between the upper bearing assembly and the steerer tube, said compression member, when engaged in the clearance between the upper bearing assembly and the steerer tube fixing the upper bearing assembly to the steerer tube in a manner providing rotational support therefor; a mounting stem for connection of a handle bar to the steerer tube, said mounting stem being disposed on said compression member about said steerer tube; and a locking member secured on said steerer tube above said mounting stem, sald locking member being axially displaceable toward sald mounting stem and acting to simultaneously axially ~i retain the mountlng stem on the steerer tube and to force the compresslon member toward the upper bearlng assembly so as to firmly engage the compression member between the upper bearing assembly and the steerer tube.
Brief Descri~tion of the Drawinas FIG. 1 is a side view of the front end of a bicycle incorporating the steering bearing assembly of the invention.
FIG. 2 i5 an exploded view of the steering bearing ass~hly of the invention.
FIG. 3 is a ~ectional view of the steering bearing assembly of the invention, as ~een along line 3-3 in FTG.
1.
FIG. 4 is a enlarged ~iew of a portion of the ~teering bearing as6embly shown in FIG. 3.
nescri~tion of the Preferred Embodiment The steering bearing ass~hly of the invention is int~n~ for use on wheeled ~ehicles. FIG. 1 shows the in~ention in use on a bicycle 11, although the invention would also be useful on a tricycle.
FIG. 1 shows the front wheel 13, the handle bars 15, and the forward portion of the ~icycle frame 17. The bicycle frame 17 has a horizontal top tube 19, welded to a head tube 21. A down tube 23 extends downward and rearward from the h~ad tube 21, below the top tube 19.
A pair of fork blades 25 and 27 are bolted to the axle bolt 29 of the front wheel 13. The upper ends of the fork blades 25 and 27 are ro~cted to a fork crown 31.
A steerer tube 33 extends upward from the fork crown 31, as 6hown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The steerer tube 33 ~soc through the head tube 21 and through a connector 35 on one end of a stem 37. The cQ~n~ctor 35 is clamped to the steerer tube 33 with a pair of bolts 39 and 41, 60 the stem 37 can be replaced or adjusted.
The handle bars 15 pass through a second co~ector 43 on the other end of the stem 37. The 6econd connector 43 has a bolt 41, so the handle bars 15 can be replaced or i 20~2238 adjusted. Thus, the handle bars 15 are ~o~ected to the front wheel 13, so that the front wheel 13 can be turned by turning the handle bars 15.
The steerer tube 33 must be ~e~u~d relative to the head tube 21 for rotational movement only with ~e_~e_L to the head tube 21 when the handle bars 15 are turned.
Thus, there is a lower bearing assembly 47 and an upper bearing assembly 49 between the steerer tube 33 and the head tube 21. As hown in FIG. 3, the lower bearing assembly 47 has a first race Sl aad a S?~ race 53. A
plurality of ball bearings 55 are enclosed between the f irst and s-cond races 51 and S3.
The first race 51 of the lower bearing assembly 47 is press fit into the lower end of the head tube 21, so the that the first race pivots with the head tube 21. The second race S3 of the lower bearing assembly 47 is press fit into the steerer tube 21, so that the second race 53 pivots with the steerer tube 33. The first and rQcon~
races 51, 53 are ~upported to rotate relative to each other by the ball bearings 55.
The upper bearing assembly 49 i5 located at the upper end of the head tube 21. The upper bearing assembly 49 also has a first race 57 and a ~e~ race 59, encasing a plurality of ball bearing~ 61. The first and second races 2U~2238 S7, 59 are supported to rotate relati~e to each other by the ball bearings 61. The first race 57 of the upper bearing ass~mbly 49 is press fit into the upper end of the head tube 21, 80 that the first race 57 pivots with the head tube 21.
The ~eC5~n~l race 59 of the upper bearing assP~hly 49 has an annular contact ~urface 63, best ~hown in FIG. 4.
The annular contact surface 63 is tapered at an angle to the longit~i n;~l axis 65 of the steerer tube 33, shown in FIG. 3.
An annular compression ring 67 i8 located above the upper bearing ass~hly 49. The compression ring 67 has a small gap 69, as shown in FIG. 2, so that the ring 67 can be compressed. The compression ring 67 also has an upper surface 71, an inner surface 73, and a tapered contact surface 75. ~he contact surface 75 ls tapered at the same angle, relative to the longitn~in~l ~xis of the steerer tube 33, as the cont~ct surface 63 on the -ecQn~l race 59 of the upper bearing assembly 49. The contact ~urface 75 on the compression ring 67 abuts the contact surface 63 on the F~con~ race 59. T~e upper ~urface 71 of the compression ring 67 abuts the lower end of the co~nector 35 on the stem 37.
, The upper end of the steerer tube 33 has internal threads 77, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. An adjuster nut 79, having external threads 81, is threaded into the upper end of the steerer tube 33. The adjuster nut 79 has a head 83 that contac*s the upper end of the connector 35 on the stem 37. The con~ector 35 extends above the upper end of the steerer tube 33, leaving a gap between the head 83 of the adjuster nut 79 and the steerer tube 33, as shown in FIG. 3.
~ n ass~hly of the steering bearing assembly of the invention, the head tube 21 is placed over the steerer tube 33, with the ~ e bearing assembly 49 on the upper end of the head tube 21. The compression ring 69 is then placed on the steerer tube 33 above the upper bearing assembly 49. Next, the ronnector 35 of the stem 37 is positioned on the steerer tube 33, above the compression ring 69.
When all of the elements are in place, the adjuster nut 79 is threaded into the upper end of the steerer tube 33. As the adjuster nut 79 is threaded, the head 83 of the adjuster nut 79 contacts the upper end of the connector 35 on the stem 37, and forces the connector downward on the stQerer tube 33. In turn, the connector 35 exerts a downward force on the upper surface 71 of the compression ring 67.
As the compression ring 67 is forced downward, the contact surface 75 on the compre~sion ring 67 exerts a longi~ force and ~ radial ~orce on the contact surface 63 of the CeCQ~ race S9 o~ the upper bearing assembly 49. In reaction, the second race 59 exerts equal and opposite forces on the compression ring 67. The compression ring 67 is compressed against the steerer tube 33, locking the compression ring 67 in place on the steerer tube 33. The head tube 21 and the two bearing assemblies 47 and 49 are secured between the fork crown 31 and the connector 35.
~ inally, the bolts 39 and 41 on the connector 35 are tightened to secure the stem 37 to the steerer tube 33.
When the connector 35 is secured to the steerer tube 33, the connector 3S does not exert any upward forces on the ad~uster nut 79.
The steering bearing ass~mhly o~ the invention has several advantages over the prior art. The design of the invention allows the stem 37 to be clamped directly to the steerer tube 33, so the oonnection is lighter and stronger than prior art designs. Further, the assembly of the invention is easier to assemble and to adjust. Also, since there are no forces acting on the ad~uster nut 79, the nut 79 is less likely to loosen. Additionally, the internal threads 77 in the ~teerer tube 33 are not located in a high stress area of the ~teerer tube. Further, the assembly allows for a secure ronn~ction of the 6teerer tube relative to the head tube without lateral "play" or movement. Over all, a bicycle embodying the invention is lighter, ~vl.~er, and less expensive than the prior art.
The invention has been 6hown in only one embodiment.
It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is not so limited, but is susceptible to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, a variety of means may be implemented to provide radial and longit~inAl forces between the 6econd bearing and the cteerer tube.
Such may form a portion of the co~n~ctor 35 or be provided as a separate component. The compression ring 67 or other compression element may include multiple gaps or 6egments and be constructed of a combination of ela6tic and rigid comron~nts, or an elastic com~ . It is understood that the assembly may be arranged such that the location of the bearing ass~mhly i6 inverted, or placed on the other end of the head tube. Other variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
The upper end of the steerer tube is threaded externally. An internally threaded loc~ nut is placed on the steerer tube and tightened until the lock nut secures the upper race of the upper bearing assembly downward again~t the lower race.
Unfortunately, this a~sembly i~ difficult to adjust with respect to preload on the bearings. Further, the prior art assembly includes a multiplicity of components which renders it ~lnn~ce~rily complicated and heavy.
Most types of bicycling, L-uch as mountain biking, racing, and free-style biking can cause the lock nut to become loose in a very short time. Al~o, the manufacture of such assemblies is relatively expensive. Other shortcQ-;~gs are apparent to those skilled in the Art.
Summary of The Invention Accordlng to one aspect of the present inventlon, there is provlded a steering bearlng assembly, comprlslng: a head tube, connected to a vehlcle frame; a nonexternally threaded steerer tube havlng a cyllndrical, smooth outer surface connected between a wheel and vehlcle handle bars and passlng through the head tube; a bearlng assembly to allow the steerer tube to plvot wlthln the head tube, the bearlng assembly havlng a flrst race and a second race, the flrst race being connected to the head tube and the second race being carried on the steerer tube wlth a clearance therebetween; and - 2a -force means for exertlng a radlal force between the smooth outer surface of the steerer tube and the second race and for exertlng a longitudlnal force on the second race to push the second race toward the flrst race and to flx the second race on the steerer tube.
Accordlng to another aspect of the present lnventlon, there ls provlded a steerlng bearing assembly, comprising: a head tube connected to a vehicle frame; a nonexternally threaded steerer tube having a cyllndrlcal, smooth outer surface and a longitudinal axis connected to a front wheel and passlng through the head tube; a flrst bearlng assembly on a flrst end of the head tube to allow the steerer tube to plvot wlthln the head tube; a second bearlng assembly on a second end of the head tube, the second bearlng assembly havlng a flrst race and a second race, the flrst race belng connected to the head tube and the second race belng carrled on the steerer tube with a clearance therebetween and havlng a contact surface tapered at an angle to the longltudlnal axis of the steerer tube; a compression rlng on a smooth surface of the steerer tube against the second bearing assembly, having a contact surface that is tapered and abuts the contact surface on the second race of the second bearing assembly; and an ad~uster nut for exerting a longitudlnal force on the compresslon rlng toward the second bearing assembly to push sald second race toward said flrst race.
- 2b -According to yet another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a steering bearing assembly for a two wheel vehicle comprising: a head tube connected to a vehicle frame; a steerer tube connected to a front wheel fork of a vehicle, sald steerer tube passing through the head tube with clearance therebetween; a lower bearing assembly connected between the head tube and the steerer tube and providing rotational support for the head tube relative to the steerer tube; an upper bearing assembly connected to the head tube and carried thereby with clearance relative to the steerer tube, the inner diameter of the upper bearing assembly being greater than the outer diameter of the steerer tube; a compression member disposèd on the upper bearing assembly and engageable in the clearance between the upper bearing assembly and the steerer tube, said compression member, when engaged in the clearance between the upper bearing assembly and the steerer tube fixing the upper bearing assembly to the steerer tube in a manner providing rotational support therefor; a mounting stem for connection of a handle bar to the steerer tube, said mounting stem being disposed on said compression member about said steerer tube; and a locking member secured on said steerer tube above said mounting stem, sald locking member being axially displaceable toward sald mounting stem and acting to simultaneously axially ~i retain the mountlng stem on the steerer tube and to force the compresslon member toward the upper bearlng assembly so as to firmly engage the compression member between the upper bearing assembly and the steerer tube.
Brief Descri~tion of the Drawinas FIG. 1 is a side view of the front end of a bicycle incorporating the steering bearing assembly of the invention.
FIG. 2 i5 an exploded view of the steering bearing ass~hly of the invention.
FIG. 3 is a ~ectional view of the steering bearing assembly of the invention, as ~een along line 3-3 in FTG.
1.
FIG. 4 is a enlarged ~iew of a portion of the ~teering bearing as6embly shown in FIG. 3.
nescri~tion of the Preferred Embodiment The steering bearing ass~hly of the invention is int~n~ for use on wheeled ~ehicles. FIG. 1 shows the in~ention in use on a bicycle 11, although the invention would also be useful on a tricycle.
FIG. 1 shows the front wheel 13, the handle bars 15, and the forward portion of the ~icycle frame 17. The bicycle frame 17 has a horizontal top tube 19, welded to a head tube 21. A down tube 23 extends downward and rearward from the h~ad tube 21, below the top tube 19.
A pair of fork blades 25 and 27 are bolted to the axle bolt 29 of the front wheel 13. The upper ends of the fork blades 25 and 27 are ro~cted to a fork crown 31.
A steerer tube 33 extends upward from the fork crown 31, as 6hown in FIGS. 2 and 3. The steerer tube 33 ~soc through the head tube 21 and through a connector 35 on one end of a stem 37. The cQ~n~ctor 35 is clamped to the steerer tube 33 with a pair of bolts 39 and 41, 60 the stem 37 can be replaced or adjusted.
The handle bars 15 pass through a second co~ector 43 on the other end of the stem 37. The 6econd connector 43 has a bolt 41, so the handle bars 15 can be replaced or i 20~2238 adjusted. Thus, the handle bars 15 are ~o~ected to the front wheel 13, so that the front wheel 13 can be turned by turning the handle bars 15.
The steerer tube 33 must be ~e~u~d relative to the head tube 21 for rotational movement only with ~e_~e_L to the head tube 21 when the handle bars 15 are turned.
Thus, there is a lower bearing assembly 47 and an upper bearing assembly 49 between the steerer tube 33 and the head tube 21. As hown in FIG. 3, the lower bearing assembly 47 has a first race Sl aad a S?~ race 53. A
plurality of ball bearings 55 are enclosed between the f irst and s-cond races 51 and S3.
The first race 51 of the lower bearing assembly 47 is press fit into the lower end of the head tube 21, so the that the first race pivots with the head tube 21. The second race S3 of the lower bearing assembly 47 is press fit into the steerer tube 21, so that the second race 53 pivots with the steerer tube 33. The first and rQcon~
races 51, 53 are ~upported to rotate relative to each other by the ball bearings 55.
The upper bearing assembly 49 i5 located at the upper end of the head tube 21. The upper bearing assembly 49 also has a first race 57 and a ~e~ race 59, encasing a plurality of ball bearing~ 61. The first and second races 2U~2238 S7, 59 are supported to rotate relati~e to each other by the ball bearings 61. The first race 57 of the upper bearing ass~mbly 49 is press fit into the upper end of the head tube 21, 80 that the first race 57 pivots with the head tube 21.
The ~eC5~n~l race 59 of the upper bearing assP~hly 49 has an annular contact ~urface 63, best ~hown in FIG. 4.
The annular contact surface 63 is tapered at an angle to the longit~i n;~l axis 65 of the steerer tube 33, shown in FIG. 3.
An annular compression ring 67 i8 located above the upper bearing ass~hly 49. The compression ring 67 has a small gap 69, as shown in FIG. 2, so that the ring 67 can be compressed. The compression ring 67 also has an upper surface 71, an inner surface 73, and a tapered contact surface 75. ~he contact surface 75 ls tapered at the same angle, relative to the longitn~in~l ~xis of the steerer tube 33, as the cont~ct surface 63 on the -ecQn~l race 59 of the upper bearing assembly 49. The contact ~urface 75 on the compression ring 67 abuts the contact surface 63 on the F~con~ race 59. T~e upper ~urface 71 of the compression ring 67 abuts the lower end of the co~nector 35 on the stem 37.
, The upper end of the steerer tube 33 has internal threads 77, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. An adjuster nut 79, having external threads 81, is threaded into the upper end of the steerer tube 33. The adjuster nut 79 has a head 83 that contac*s the upper end of the connector 35 on the stem 37. The con~ector 35 extends above the upper end of the steerer tube 33, leaving a gap between the head 83 of the adjuster nut 79 and the steerer tube 33, as shown in FIG. 3.
~ n ass~hly of the steering bearing assembly of the invention, the head tube 21 is placed over the steerer tube 33, with the ~ e bearing assembly 49 on the upper end of the head tube 21. The compression ring 69 is then placed on the steerer tube 33 above the upper bearing assembly 49. Next, the ronnector 35 of the stem 37 is positioned on the steerer tube 33, above the compression ring 69.
When all of the elements are in place, the adjuster nut 79 is threaded into the upper end of the steerer tube 33. As the adjuster nut 79 is threaded, the head 83 of the adjuster nut 79 contacts the upper end of the connector 35 on the stem 37, and forces the connector downward on the stQerer tube 33. In turn, the connector 35 exerts a downward force on the upper surface 71 of the compression ring 67.
As the compression ring 67 is forced downward, the contact surface 75 on the compre~sion ring 67 exerts a longi~ force and ~ radial ~orce on the contact surface 63 of the CeCQ~ race S9 o~ the upper bearing assembly 49. In reaction, the second race 59 exerts equal and opposite forces on the compression ring 67. The compression ring 67 is compressed against the steerer tube 33, locking the compression ring 67 in place on the steerer tube 33. The head tube 21 and the two bearing assemblies 47 and 49 are secured between the fork crown 31 and the connector 35.
~ inally, the bolts 39 and 41 on the connector 35 are tightened to secure the stem 37 to the steerer tube 33.
When the connector 35 is secured to the steerer tube 33, the connector 3S does not exert any upward forces on the ad~uster nut 79.
The steering bearing ass~mhly o~ the invention has several advantages over the prior art. The design of the invention allows the stem 37 to be clamped directly to the steerer tube 33, so the oonnection is lighter and stronger than prior art designs. Further, the assembly of the invention is easier to assemble and to adjust. Also, since there are no forces acting on the ad~uster nut 79, the nut 79 is less likely to loosen. Additionally, the internal threads 77 in the ~teerer tube 33 are not located in a high stress area of the ~teerer tube. Further, the assembly allows for a secure ronn~ction of the 6teerer tube relative to the head tube without lateral "play" or movement. Over all, a bicycle embodying the invention is lighter, ~vl.~er, and less expensive than the prior art.
The invention has been 6hown in only one embodiment.
It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that the invention is not so limited, but is susceptible to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit of the invention. For example, a variety of means may be implemented to provide radial and longit~inAl forces between the 6econd bearing and the cteerer tube.
Such may form a portion of the co~n~ctor 35 or be provided as a separate component. The compression ring 67 or other compression element may include multiple gaps or 6egments and be constructed of a combination of ela6tic and rigid comron~nts, or an elastic com~ . It is understood that the assembly may be arranged such that the location of the bearing ass~mhly i6 inverted, or placed on the other end of the head tube. Other variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art.
Claims (10)
1. A steering bearing assembly, comprising:
a head tube, connected to a vehicle frame;
a nonexternally threaded steerer tube having a cylindrical, smooth outer surface connected between a wheel and vehicle handle bars and passing through the head tube;
a bearing assembly to allow the steerer tube to pivot within the head tube, the bearing assembly having a first race and a second race, the first race being connected to the head tube and the second race being carried on the steerer tube with a clearance therebetween; and force means for exerting a radial force between the smooth outer surface of the steerer tube and the second race and for exerting a longitudinal force on the second race to push the second race toward the first race and to fix the second race on the steerer tube.
a head tube, connected to a vehicle frame;
a nonexternally threaded steerer tube having a cylindrical, smooth outer surface connected between a wheel and vehicle handle bars and passing through the head tube;
a bearing assembly to allow the steerer tube to pivot within the head tube, the bearing assembly having a first race and a second race, the first race being connected to the head tube and the second race being carried on the steerer tube with a clearance therebetween; and force means for exerting a radial force between the smooth outer surface of the steerer tube and the second race and for exerting a longitudinal force on the second race to push the second race toward the first race and to fix the second race on the steerer tube.
2. A steering bearing assembly as defined in claim 1, wherein the force means further comprises:
a compression ring having a contact surface for contacting a contact surface on the second race, wherein the contact surfaces are tapered at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the steerer tube; and said means for exerting said longitudinal force on the compression ring.
a compression ring having a contact surface for contacting a contact surface on the second race, wherein the contact surfaces are tapered at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the steerer tube; and said means for exerting said longitudinal force on the compression ring.
3. A steering bearing assembly as defined in claim 2, wherein the means for exerting a said longitudinal force on the compression ring further comprises an adjuster nut threaded to the steerer tube.
4. A steering bearing assembly as defined in claim 3, further comprising:
a stem for connecting said handle bars to the steerer tube;
a connector on one end of the stem, wherein the steerer tube passes through the connector and wherein the connector is located between the adjuster nut and the compression ring: and a bolt for clamping the connector to the steerer tube.
a stem for connecting said handle bars to the steerer tube;
a connector on one end of the stem, wherein the steerer tube passes through the connector and wherein the connector is located between the adjuster nut and the compression ring: and a bolt for clamping the connector to the steerer tube.
5. A steering bearing assembly as defined in claim 3, wherein the adjuster nut has external threads and is threaded into internal threads on the steerer tube.
6. A steering bearing assembly, comprising:
a head tube connected to a vehicle frame;
a noneternally threaded steerer tube having a cylindrical, smooth outer surface and a longitudinal axis connected to a front wheel and passing through the head tube;
a first bearing assembly on a first end of the head tube to allow the steerer tube to pivot within the head tube;
a second bearing assembly on a second end of the head tube, the second bearing assembly having a first race and a second race, the first race being connected to the head tube and the second race being carried on the steerer tube with a clearance therebetween and having a contact surface tapered at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the steerer tube;
a compression ring on a smooth surface of the steerer tube against the second bearing assembly, having a contact surface that is tapered and abuts the contact surface on the second race of the second bearing assembly; and an adjuster nut for exerting a longitudinal force on the compression ring toward the second bearing assembly to push said second race toward said first race.
a head tube connected to a vehicle frame;
a noneternally threaded steerer tube having a cylindrical, smooth outer surface and a longitudinal axis connected to a front wheel and passing through the head tube;
a first bearing assembly on a first end of the head tube to allow the steerer tube to pivot within the head tube;
a second bearing assembly on a second end of the head tube, the second bearing assembly having a first race and a second race, the first race being connected to the head tube and the second race being carried on the steerer tube with a clearance therebetween and having a contact surface tapered at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the steerer tube;
a compression ring on a smooth surface of the steerer tube against the second bearing assembly, having a contact surface that is tapered and abuts the contact surface on the second race of the second bearing assembly; and an adjuster nut for exerting a longitudinal force on the compression ring toward the second bearing assembly to push said second race toward said first race.
7. A steering bearing assembly as defined in claim 6, wherein the compression ring has a gap so that the compression ring is compressed against the steerer tube as the adjuster nut exerts the longitudinal force.
8. A steering bearing assembly as defined in claim 7, further comprising:
a set of handle bars;
a stem connected to the handle bars and having a connector at one end, wherein the steerer tube passes through the connector and the connector is located between the adjuster nut and the compression ring; and a bolt for clamping the stem to the steerer tube.
a set of handle bars;
a stem connected to the handle bars and having a connector at one end, wherein the steerer tube passes through the connector and the connector is located between the adjuster nut and the compression ring; and a bolt for clamping the stem to the steerer tube.
9. A steering bearing assembly for a two wheel vehicle comprising:
a head tube connected to a vehicle frame;
a steerer tube connected to a front wheel fork of a vehicle, said steerer tube passing through the head tube with clearance therebetween;
a lower bearing assembly connected between the head tube and the steerer tube and providing rotational support for the head tube relative to the steerer tube;
an upper bearing assembly connected to the head tube and carried thereby with clearance relative to the steerer tube, the inner diameter of the upper bearing assembly being greater than the outer diameter of the steerer tube;
a compression member disposed on the upper bearing assembly and engageable in the clearance between the upper bearing assembly and the steerer tube, said compression member, when engaged in the clearance between the upper bearing assembly and the steerer tube fixing the upper bearing assembly to the steerer tube in a manner providing rotational support therefor;
a mounting stem for connection of a handle bar to the steerer tube, said mounting stem being disposed on said compression member about said steerer tube; and a locking member secured on said steerer tube above said mounting stem, said locking member being axially displaceable toward said mounting stem and acting to simultaneously axially retain the mounting stem on the steerer tube and to force the compression member toward the upper bearing assembly so as to firmly engage the compression member between the upper bearing assembly and the steerer tube.
a head tube connected to a vehicle frame;
a steerer tube connected to a front wheel fork of a vehicle, said steerer tube passing through the head tube with clearance therebetween;
a lower bearing assembly connected between the head tube and the steerer tube and providing rotational support for the head tube relative to the steerer tube;
an upper bearing assembly connected to the head tube and carried thereby with clearance relative to the steerer tube, the inner diameter of the upper bearing assembly being greater than the outer diameter of the steerer tube;
a compression member disposed on the upper bearing assembly and engageable in the clearance between the upper bearing assembly and the steerer tube, said compression member, when engaged in the clearance between the upper bearing assembly and the steerer tube fixing the upper bearing assembly to the steerer tube in a manner providing rotational support therefor;
a mounting stem for connection of a handle bar to the steerer tube, said mounting stem being disposed on said compression member about said steerer tube; and a locking member secured on said steerer tube above said mounting stem, said locking member being axially displaceable toward said mounting stem and acting to simultaneously axially retain the mounting stem on the steerer tube and to force the compression member toward the upper bearing assembly so as to firmly engage the compression member between the upper bearing assembly and the steerer tube.
10. A steering bearing assembly according to claim 9, wherein the compression member is a compression ring which is directly wedged between an outer surface of the upper bearing assembly and an outer surface of the steerer tube so as to eliminate all play therebetween under the action of said locking member.
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