• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.130-137
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• 2003

The pipe of CFRP for bicycle frame is designed and made for light weight of bicycle and then its suitability to bicycle frame is verified by comparing the other material i.e. steel, Cr-Mo steel, Al alloy pipe for bicycle frame. The pipe of CFRP is laminated to [0/$\pm$45]$_T$ and made by tape winding method and then its degree of light weight is evaluated by comparing the other pipes which is made by steel etc.

• 한국정밀공학회지
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.139-143
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• 2017

Finite element analysis was performed for a split-type CFRP bicycle frame, which was designed to apply a compression molding process with carbon fiber prepreg for a conventional bicycle. An epoxy adhesive material for joining the frames was selected by the extent of stress at joint interfaces. The split-type bicycle frame was then formed and its weak parts examined by the boundary conditions according to reliability tests. The results verified the reliability of the bicycle frame after modification of these weak parts. The finished product was manufactured by using this developed split-type bicycle frame.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제14권3호
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• pp.92-98
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• 2015

This study investigates the durability of a two-passenger bicycle frame under non-uniform fatigue load. The bicycle frame of Model 1 installed with reinforcement support has a 20% lower maximum equivalent stress than the existing Model 2. Model 1 has a maximum total deformation that is less than half that of Model 2. Model 1 has a higher maximum fatigue life than Model 2. In addition, Model 1 has lower fatigue damage than Model 2. Thus, the bicycle frame of Model 1 installed with reinforcement support can be described as safer, as it offers more strength than Model 2. Applying this result to the design of a real two-passenger bicycle frame under non-uniform fatigue load can effectively prevent fatigue damage and improve durability.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제12권6호
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• pp.93-100
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• 2013

This paper presents the development process for a bicycle monocoque frame using bolt fastening. Traditionally, bicycle frames have been constructed with metal tubes joined at their ends by welding. These frames have been brazed or soldered onto metal lugs, forming the frame. Because stress loads become greatest at the joint of the bicycle tube frame, joint construction strongly influences frame design and construction. To avoid the inherent problems of material discontinuity at frame joints, numerous designers have attempted to reduce or eliminate the number of joints in tube frames. Nevertheless, the manufacture of high quality, reliable, one-piece and jointless frames has proven difficult and expensive. In this study, a new monocoque frame adapted to a hybrid bike is proposed. The advantage of the monocoque frame, is theat is has a rechargeable battery system that is built into the frame; as a result, the emotional quality for the customer is improved. In order to estimate the design compatibility compared with that of tube frames, structural analysis is performed using finite element method. A prototype based on a modified design has also been made and stability testing has been carried out.

• 한국생산제조학회지
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• 제22권6호
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• pp.969-975
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• 2013

While accelerating, bicycle frames are subject to torsion forces and deformation. In this study, bicycle frame durability was evaluated by using structural, fatigue, and vibration experiments. Three types of models were designed by changing the frame configurations according to the shape and direction of a bicycle frame design. Because maximum equivalent stress was greatest at the saddle and at connected parts in Models 1, 2, and 3, these frame sections were most vulnerable to failure. Model 2 was the least safe, due to the increased total deformation and equivalent stresses in the top tube horizontal to the ground. Based on vibration and fatigue analysis results, Model 2 was also determined to be the least safe frame, because the head tube was placed slightly higher above the seat tube and inclined to $10^{\circ}$. These study results can be utilized in the design of bicycle frames by investigating prevention and durability against damage.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제11권3호
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• pp.122-129
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• 2012

This study investigates structural and vibration analyses according to the thickness of bicycle frame tube. The model of bicycle frame has the dimension as length of 862mm, width of 100mm and hight of 402.5mm. There are 3 kinds of models with tubes of top, down and seat at bicycle frame as thicknesses of 10, 15 and 20mm. The maximum displacement and stress occur at the center part of seat stay and at the installation part of rear wheel respectively. Maximum displacements become 0.031936, 0.029159 and 0.027984mm in cases of thicknesses of 10, 15 and 20mm respectively. In case of thickness of 20mm among 3 cases, maximum displacement becomes lowest. But maximum stresses become 10.019, 8.5492 and 9.2511MPa in cases of thicknesses of 10, 15 and 20mm respectively. In case of thickness of 15mm among 3 cases, maximum stress becomes lowest. There is no resonance at practical driving conditions and natural frequency remains almost unchanged along the change of thickness. In case of the displacement due to vibration mode, the displacement difference at thickness between 15mm and 20mm becomes 1/2 times than that between 10mm and 15mm. Design at bicycle frame tube becomes most economical and durable effectively in case of thickness of 15mm among 3 cases.

• 한국안전학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.8-12
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• 2017

Bicycles are very popular sporting goods in these days. Thus, the durability of bicycles is very important for the safety of bicyclists. It is well known that a bicycle frame is a major component which is essential to the safety and performance of a complete bicycle. In this study, the durability of bicycle frames were experimentally investigated under the fatigue load. Eighty bicycle frames with different types and materials were prepared and tested according to EN standards. Three kinds of fatigue loads, that is, pedalling, vertical and horizontal fatigue load, which occur constantly during riding a bicycle, were applied to the bicycle frames. The experimental results show that the horizontal fatigue load was the severest mode to pass EN standard. The pass ratio of horizontal fatigue load test was 45.2%, while the pass ratio of vertical fatigue load test was 100%. Most of cracks were found at the right side of bottom bracket shell and at the intersection area between head tube and down tube. It seems that the experimental results can be applied to improve the safety and performance of a bicycle frame.

• 한국기계가공학회지
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• 제20권6호
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• pp.51-58
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• 2021

The notion of leisure has changed with industrial development and improvement in life quality. Bicycling is a healthy sport; it is an exercise performed while enjoying nature. There have been many changes in the materials that are used to manufacture the bicycle frame. Iron and aluminum have been mainly used in bicycle frames. However, carbon-based materials are lighter and stronger than metal frames. The bicycles made of carbon composite changes frame rigidity depending on the direction of the carbon sheet sacking angle. We study the direction of composite material and how they affect the stiffness of frames based on the stacking angle.

• 대한기계학회논문집A
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• 제40권2호
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• pp.147-156
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• 2016

본 연구에서는 자전거의 경량화를 위해 탄소섬유 복합재료, 유리섬유 복합재료, 케블라섬유 복합재료를 자전거 프레임의 재료로 사용하여 강도 설계 및 최적화를 수행하고 재료 성능을 비교하였다. 이를 위해 유럽표준위원회가 제시하는 자전거 안전사항을 기준으로 복합재료가 가진 이방적 특성을 활용하여 적층각 최적화와 두께 최적화를 수행하였다. 또한, 최적화된 무게, 복합재료의 강도와 비용을 바탕으로 Digital logic 방법으로 재료별 자전거 프레임의 성능을 비교하였으며 이를 통해 섬유강화복합재료를 사용한 자전거 프레임의 구조적 안정성을 확보하며 동시에 경량화를 수행할 수 있었고, 자전거 프레임에 적합한 복합재료를 선별할 수 있었다.

• 한국결정성장학회지
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• 제28권6호
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• pp.271-276
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• 2018

서비스 디자인 방법론을 통해 시장의 상황과 사용자가 원하는 니즈를 파악하여 소재 선정에 있어 고려해야 하는 기준을 조사하였고, 이에 따라 자전거 디자인 개발에 있어 CFRP CNT 소재를 선정하였다. 이 소재를 이용하여 자전거 파트 중 프레임 디자인 개발을 진행하였고, 그 이후 시제품 제작 전 진동 감쇄 실험, 인장강도 실험, 강성 실험 결과를 통해 CFRP CNT 소재로 디자인한 자전거 프레임은 강도 및 경량성 등 기능적 측면에서 기존 CNT 소재로 제작된 자전거 프레임보다 향상된 결과를 보여줌으로써 자전거 프레임에 적합하다는 결과를 얻었다.