DE202004000357U9 - Bicycle transporter in RV van removal - Google Patents

Abstract

A bicycle transport device in a motor home van construction, characterized in that a free loading space is made possible by provisions for stacking two double halves ( 2 and 3 ) and possibly positioning of technical installations under the bed stack, wherein the orientation of the double bed can be transverse or in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

Description

1. Technical area:

The Invention relates to the construction of campers, and specifically here on the expansion of vans / vans to motor homes, where as a base vehicle a standard pickup truck with closed sheet metal structure (panel van) with right-hand side sliding door and 2-winged Door on Rear is used (vehicle about 2m wide, 5.6m long and 2.5m high). This base vehicle is made by RV manufacturers with appropriate Motorhome technology, furniture fittings It also has windows and skylights. RV's this Art are offered by various manufacturers and find more and more Distribution, i.a. because they are still on normal because of their compactness Parking spaces fit and with their car-like Comfort can also be used as sole universal vehicles.

2. State of the art:

While large, specially designed for this purpose camper designs increasingly a so-called. "Rear garage" for bicycles and other small vehicles have - about 90% of all RV travelers lead bicycles with it - is the entrainment of bicycles in the panel van here treated so far - apart of very few special constructions - only on outside bike carriers (as accessories against surcharge) provided, which are screwed on the right rear wing door mostly. This is currently the case for all of the most popular extensions with transversely mounted double bed in the rear ( 1 ), the so-called. "Fixed bed" does not have to be rebuilt during the day to the seating area and the user therefore spares annoying and time-consuming conversions with stowage of bedding and upholstery, because in addition a dining table with seating is available. Under the fixed bed various elements of the motorhome technology (including heating / boiler, water tank) installed, in addition, storage space for luggage is free.

3. Problems of the past Technology:

Of the Transport of bicycles on outdoor bike carriers has to be awkward, time consuming, accident prone and theft-prone proved. A year-round use of the vehicle with patch bicycles is hardly practicable, especially since it fits in no garage and always must be parked outdoors. On motorhome trips can at stops the bikes only with awkward and time-consuming manipulations are used. Not rare also triggered by mounting error traffic accidents. The view through the rear window while the ride is blocked. High quality bicycles are hardly against parts theft to protect. The aim is therefore bicycle transport in the vehicle.

4. Problem solving:

By appropriate design of the built-in rear double bed the possibility should be created, if necessary, free a transport space for bicycles in the interior of the rear wing doors without significant effort. For this purpose, the double bed must consist of 2 equal halves with eg the standard dimensions about 70 × 190 cm ( 2 ). In order to clear the load compartment for bicycles, a bed half on the inner longitudinal side ( 3 ) is lifted, pushed onto the other half of the bed and locked there, so that the bed halves are now one above the other ( 3 ). The vertical distance between the lower and upper half should be about 5-10 cm, so that on the lower bed ( 2 ) Mattresses and blankets can remain, only the pillow must be deposited eg on the bench. The upper bed ( 1 ) should also remain usable in this position - eg for solo travelers: they have the advantage that even with overnight the bikes can stay in the car. If the double bed is needed, the bikes are parked outside and pulled the upper half of the bed again next to the bottom.

5th embodiment:

Of minor importance is which of the two halves of the bed should occupy the upper position, constructively, several variants are feasible. Here is just one possibility: The entire double bed - each half of the bed on a sturdy frame - rests with the two narrow sides on 2 rails mounted on the vehicle walls with L or U profile. Technical motorhome elements such as heating, water tank, etc. are only under the front half of the bed ( 2 ) installed transversely in the bed box (gas bottles possibly under the seat). The front half of the bed ( 2 ) is provided on the narrow sides with board-shaped edges made of hardwood or eg synthetic resin boards. On this is the bottom half of the rail or slide guide equipped rear bed half ( 1 ) pushed up after being put on a carrying strap ( 3 ) was raised on the inner longitudinal side of the frame. The stacked halves of the bed should have a vertical distance of about 8 cm between them and be locked against displacement in their rail guide. After releasing the lock, if necessary, both bed halves can be pushed back together to expose the entire bed box with the technical fittings and possibly luggage storage space. Normally, the stacked halves of the bed are above the bed box and the rear cargo space is free for loading bikes and luggage through the rear swing door.

6. Advantages of the illustrated Solution:

The under point 3 described problems of bicycle transport on outdoor bike racks are eliminated as far as possible, the bikes are protected and Accidentally housed, standing at stops during trips They are immediately available without any loss of time, they can also be in the vehicle all year round be kept ready, the view through the rear window while driving is not hindered. there the advantages of the "fixed bed" remain practically preserved - no "bed construction" required etc.

Claims (2)

A bicycle transport device in a motor home van construction, characterized in that a free loading space is made possible by provisions for stacking two double halves ( 2 and 3 ) and possibly positioning of technical installations under the bed stack, wherein the orientation of the double bed can be transverse or in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. enabling A cargo space according to claim 1, characterized in that this also for other occupancy except with bicycles is provided, e.g. For motorized two-wheelers, Small vehicles, sports equipment, baggage and other transport goods.