EP2321151A1

EP2321151A1 - Transport device

Info

Publication number: EP2321151A1
Application number: EP09736371A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Ulrich Wystrach
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2008-09-05
Filing date: 2009-09-03
Publication date: 2011-05-18
Also published as: DE202008011894U1; DE202009011325U1; US20110163140A1; WO2010025924A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a transport device for accommodating at least one transport good, such as a bicycle, for transport on a vehicle, wherein at least one bracket is provided for connecting the same to a part of the transport good, and wherein a support is provided, allowing a displacement of the transport device with respect to the vehicle.

Description

transport device

The invention relates to a transport device for the transport of heavy and or unwieldy objects, in particular for receiving at least one bicycle in a vehicle, wherein at least one holder is provided for connection to the object.

The transport of larger items such as e.g. Bicycles are currently usually on the roof or at the rear of a motor vehicle of bicycles usual. The object to be transported is exposed to the weather unprotected and must be additionally protected against theft. When loading or unloading there is a risk of damaging the motor vehicle with the transported goods. The transport of such goods on the roof or at the rear adversely affects the drag coefficient of the motor vehicle. Likewise, the additional wind noise disturbs. The handling of rear and roof racks is cumbersome and time-consuming. In a rear carrier access to the tailgate or trunk is severely limited.

The utility model DE 20 2006 006 847 Ul discloses the transport of bicycles inside a motor vehicle. A bicycle mount consists of a fixing device and grid elements which are fastened in the motor vehicle to the inner wall. A fixing device for receiving the bicycles via the front fork is anchored in the grid elements. The assembly of the bicycle mount with the bicycles must be relatively uncomfortable in the interior of the

Motor vehicle done. The lifting of the bicycles in the hold is extremely power consuming and takes place in disadvantageously, as a rule, in a bent posture, which entails considerable stress on the spinal column, in particular the intervertebral discs.

Based on this prior art, an object of the invention is to provide a transport device for receiving at least one bicycle for transport in a vehicle, which provides improved handling when loading the vehicle and / or in the assembly of the device offers.

The object is achieved in that is provided on the transport device for receiving at least one object to be transported or goods for transport in a vehicle, at least one holder for connection to a part of the cargo and a support, which is a displacement of Transport device allowed to the vehicle. A particularly preferred cargo is a bicycle.

As a vehicle are mainly passenger cars (cars) into consideration, in the interior of the object or the goods can be transported. If the object is a bicycle, one or two wheels of the bicycle may be disassembled for transport, in particular so-called combined vehicles, hatchback vehicles, SUVs, vans, vans, camping vehicles and off-road vehicles etc. Since the support allows the device to be moved relative to the vehicle this advantageous in the vehicle into and pulled out, in particular with at least one already

assembled goods. Moving the transport device relative to the vehicle can For example, take place along a vehicle-side guide, according to a preferred embodiment, however, the transport device is freely movable in the vehicle. Further preferably, the support is realized in the form of rollers and / or sliders, which simplifies the shifting.

With the transport device according to the invention a possibility for the transport of insbesonderem bicycles in the interior of motor vehicles is created, which requires no previously consuming to install auxiliary devices that can be used in any vehicles and their operation is simple and comfortable and with a loading and unloading also by only one person easily and safely possible. The transport device according to the invention receives the cargo and can be pushed similar to a drawer in the vehicle. With the transport device according to the invention, a plurality of goods, such as or more bicycles, particularly easy outside the vehicle with the bicycles loaded and unloaded or connected. The extremely power-consuming and back-loading lifting of the cargo in a stooped posture to spend this in the interior, is therefore no longer necessary. The transport device is preferably secured against displacement or slippage during travel by means of transport securing devices which are present in the vehicle, for example by means of lashing strap and vehicle-side lugs or hooks.

About a holder of the respective object or Transportgutsicher with the transport device

connected, with any suitable component of the transportable comes into consideration. According to another preferred embodiment carries a clamping support or support bracket having at least one holder which is adjustable to adapt to different types of objects such as bicycle types and sizes along the mounting carrier. It is particularly preferable to provide locking pins which are inserted or fastened in bores and / or at least one groove of the mounting carrier. An advantage of this embodiment is that the position of the Transportgutsbzw, the brackets along the clamping support is arbitrary, so that the transport device is variably adapted to different types of objects or transport goods such as bicycle types and the space in the interior of the vehicle always optimally used can be, for example, by several transport goods as close to each other as possible. Preferably, the clamping carrier is therefore arranged transversely to the direction of travel of the vehicle. The clamping carrier is preferably designed so that a plurality of holders for possibly different objects, in particular bicycles can be mounted. The clamping carrier preferably has at least a width of 150 or 200 mm. The maximum width depends on the width of the opening of the door of the respective vehicle. Preferably, the clamping carrier is variably adjustable in width, for example, constructed of telescopic items.

In a preferred embodiment, the transport device according to the invention has at its two opposite ends in each case at least one clamping carrier, so that in the event that the goods to be transported a bicycle at least two bicycles in opposite directions, can be transported in a particularly space-saving. The respective width of this carrier is dependent on the desired number of bicycles to be transported. Therefore, this is in a particularly preferred embodiment with the entire transport device releasably connected so that it can be replaced as needed by a wider or narrower and so can be adapted to the number of bicycles to be transported. In addition, the transport device can be adapted in this way also to the width of the respective vehicle used.

According to a further preferred embodiment, at least one of the brackets is provided for a positive and / or non-positive connection with a Gabelausfallende and / or a rear dropout of the bicycle. Particularly preferably, a plurality of bicycles, a first part of the brackets for connection to the Gabelausfallende and a second part of the brackets for connection to the rear dropout provided so that the bicycles can be advantageously arranged in different orientation, preferably in an alternating orientation. In principle, it is also possible according to the invention to displace the holders against one another in the longitudinal direction (along the bicycle), whereby laterally protruding parts, such as e.g. Pedals, do not interfere with each other, which would lead to a broadening of the storage area. The connection is particularly advantageous by means of known quick-release closures or toggle closures. The corresponding wheel can be disassembled or remain mounted on the bike, if space permits in the vehicle. The second wheel usually remains on the bike, but can also be dismantled if necessary. Conveniently, the rear wheel remains on the bike. Alternatively or additionally, at least one of the holders for the production

a positive and / or non-positive connection with a lower tube of the bicycle frame receiving, tensioned clamp equipped. In a further embodiment according to the invention, the transport device has a tensioning device with which the height of a bicycle, which has a suspension, can be reduced. Such a tensioning device is, for example, a cable or lever tensioner which is connected to a component of the bicycle which is arranged above the spring, for example the bicycle handlebar or bicycle frame and the transport device. This allows transport in lower vehicles.

According to a further preferred embodiment, a front footprint is provided on the chuck, or the chuck carrier is designed plate-shaped and itself forms a front footprint, whereby the attachment and the release of the bicycles is simplified. The front footprint can be formed for example by a board, a perforated plate, or by a stretched canvas.

According to a preferred embodiment, a rear receptacle for supporting the bicycle is arranged at the rear end of the transport device according to the invention or adjacent thereto. This may for example be in the form of simple cross struts, or be formed by a grid, a net or canvas or a plate.

Alternatively or additionally, the rear receptacle preferably has at least one further holder for connection to a bicycle component. So it is advantageous to the possibility of a part of the transported bicycles

to attach the rear receptacle. Of course, one or more bicycles both at the front Holder, as well as to the other bracket to the rear receptacle are attached.

Preferably, the other supports along the rear receptacle are adjustable, wherein the rear receptacle for this purpose particularly preferably bores and / or at least one groove. The attachment is done for example by means of locking pins.

According to a further expedient embodiment, the transport device on a particularly in the direction of travel of the transport vehicle longitudinally extending support or connecting element, are connected to the support, clamping support and rear receptacle with each other. For disassembly of the transport device, the connection with support, support beams and rear receptacle can be made detachable. In a simple embodiment, the connecting or supporting element is designed as a frame. The frame may for example be a tubular frame which is attached to the clamping beam and extending in the direction of the transportable bicycles, for example about 30-100 cm wide and transverse thereto, for example, depending on the number of bicycles or the width of the cargo approximately 2-150 cm wide is. The clamping carrier is connected according to the embodiment with the preferably U-shaped frame. With the frame, the transport device can be handled very easily, in particular easily insert into the vehicle and pull out again.

Further preferably, a support or a leg is provided on the side facing away from the support,

which (s) is particularly preferably designed height-adjustable and / or pivotable and, for example, by means of locking pins in different positions can be locked. One Advantage of the embodiment is that the frame can be supported on the one hand with the support on the bed of the vehicle, while the unfolded leg is placed on the opposite side of the ground. In this position bicycles can advantageously be conveniently attached to the transport device and released from it.

Further preferably, a support arm is pivotally mounted on the frame. This serves in particular to support the bicycle, for example in the area of the bottom bracket shell. The support arm is accordingly particularly preferably arranged between the clamping support and the pillar. Setting and repair work on the bike can be carried out so advantageous on the transport device.

According to a further preferred embodiment, a transport cover for receiving disassembled wheels of the bicycles is provided, which can be fastened by a detachable connection to the frame, a bicycle component or the transport vehicle. This avoids confusing or losing disassembled wheels. The releasable connection is made for example by a Velcro, a push button or carabiner.

Further preferably, at least one transport lock is provided, which serves for fixing the transport device and / or the at least one bicycle in the vehicle, such as a tie down strap for connection to vehicle-side eyelets.

In another inventive embodiment, the frame of the transport device according to the invention has a rear receptacle for supporting the bicycle. The rear receptacle preferably has at least one further holder for connection to a bicycle component.

In another inventive embodiment, the transport device further supports, which are adjustable along the rear receptacle.

In a further inventive embodiment, the transport device comprises a transport cover for receiving disassembled wheels of the bicycles, which can be fastened by a detachable connection to the frame or to a bicycle component.

In a next inventive embodiment, the transport device has a device for reducing the height of the bicycle.

The invention will be explained with reference to drawings. The illustrated embodiments are merely exemplary and do not limit the general inventive concept.

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Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a first embodiment of a transport device according to the invention;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the transport device according to the invention in a loading space of a vehicle;

Figure 3 is a detail view of a holder of the transport device according to the invention according to Figure 2; Figure 4 is a detail view of an alternative embodiment of the holder;

Figure 5 is a schematic representation of another

Embodiment of the transport device according to the invention;

Figure 6 is a schematic representation of a transport sleeve according to another embodiment of the transport device of the invention, ^•

Figure 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the transport device according to the invention with a bicycle arranged thereon.

Figure 8 shows a simple embodiment of a clamping device for reducing the bicycle height

1 shows a simple embodiment of the transport device according to the invention is shown schematically. The transport device has a holder 1, which is provided for connection to a component of a bicycle (not shown). For this purpose, the holder 1, for example, a fork receptacle 14 with a quick release 15. On the fork seat 14 a Gabelausfallende or a rear dropout of the bike is supported, the respective wheel does not necessarily have to be dismantled from the bike. By means of the quick release the dropout is clamped in a conventional manner such that a positive and non-positive connection arises, comparable to the attachment of the wheels on the bike.

The holder 1 is mounted on a supporting structure of basically any kind. According to the invention, the transport device on a support 2, which is a displacement of the same relative to a vehicle (not shown) allowed. In the illustrated embodiment, the support 2 comprises laterally arranged rollers 2a. Alternatively or additionally, the transport device may also have slider 2b as a support 2. In a particularly simple embodiment, a bottom of the supporting structure may be formed as a slider 2b, which allows as a support 2, a displacement of the transport device.

In the illustrated embodiment, the supporting structure comprises a clamping support 3, which carries the holder 1, wherein the holder 1 along the clamping support 3 is adjustable, which is explained in more detail with reference to the following figures. The clamping support 3 can carry a plurality of identical or different brackets 1, which advantageously offers the possibility of several bicycles

to load simultaneously with the transport device according to the invention in a vehicle.

2 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of the transport device according to the invention in a loading space of an indicated vehicle P. The clamping support 3 has a plurality of fastening receptacles 5, which are designed here as bores 5. The clamping support 3 is designed for example as a perforated plate, which also serves as a front footprint 7. An advantage is that the brackets 1 can be attached to any hole 5. Thereby, the transport device is adaptable for two or more bicycles (not shown). In the example shown, two brackets 1 are attached to the clamping support 3. The type of attachment itself will be discussed later. Rolls serve as a support 2, which is the displacement of the transport device on a load compartment floor of the vehicle P allow. It is clear that one or more bicycles, which are attached to the transport device, can be comfortably pushed into the vehicle P and can also be unloaded again, without lifting the bicycles into or out of the cargo space. Such lifting is especially in vehicles whose loading space can not be entered due to lack of standing height, such as combined vehicles, off-road vehicles, SUV or fastback vehicles, power consuming and burdened the back, especially the intervertebral discs.

In the illustrated embodiment, the transport device further comprises a frame 8 which is connected to the clamping support and extends for example approximately over the length of a bicycle of about 900 millimeters. The frame 8 consists for example of U-shaped

Tubes, wherein two legs 20 extend approximately parallel in about 200 mm distance and are connected on their side opposite the clamping support 3 side by a web 21. One advantage is that the transport device with bicycles can be pushed into the vehicle P on the frame 8 in the manner of a drawer. In order to ensure a secure state of the bicycle, a rear receptacle 11 is preferably provided on the frame 8, which supports, for example, a wheel of the bicycle. Here, the rear receptacle consists of two transverse struts 22 between the legs 20 of the frame 8. Alternatively, the rear receptacle 11 may be designed as a grid, plate, net or canvas. Of course, it is also possible according to the invention to design the rear receptacle 11 as well as the holder. Here we put the second bicycle fork in the holder after dismantling of the second wheel, resulting in a reduction of the storage height. A leg 9 is pivotally mounted on the web 21 of the frame 8 and preferably lockable, which further increases the ease of use, since the frame 8 is arranged approximately between the arranged in the vehicle loading space clamping support 3 and the preferably height-adjustable leg 9 in a horizontal position. A pivotable support arm 10 is mounted on the frame 8, which serves for adjustment and repair work on the bicycle as a support in the region of the bottom bracket, whereby advantageously a drive of the bicycle can be operated, since the driven wheel can rotate freely.

FIG. 3 shows a detailed view of the holder 1 according to FIG. 2, which serves for attachment to the fork drop end or the rear dropout end of the bicycle (not shown). On a carrier 18, the fork receptacle 14 is arranged with the clamping lever 15. The carrier 18 has a recess 16 through which a locking pin

4 is guided, which is inserted into one of the mounting recesses 5 (see Figures 2 and 5) to attach the bracket 1 to the clamping support 3 (Figures 2 and 5). The recess 16 may be designed as a slot to facilitate connection to the bicycle.

4 shows a detailed view of an alternative embodiment of the holder 1. In this embodiment, the holder 1 for receiving and fixing one of the lower tubes of the bicycle (not shown) is formed and has for this purpose a tensionable clamp 17, which via a connecting rod 23 with the Carrier 18 is connected. The attachment of the holder 1 is again by the locking pin 4 in the recess 16 in the carrier 18th

FIG. 5 shows a schematic representation of a further embodiment of the transport device according to the invention. The clamping support 3 is as Rail formed with an undercut groove as a mounting recess 5. The position of the holder 1 is thus advantageously arbitrarily selected along the groove 5. The holder 1 with the fork receptacle 14 is anchored by a lock 19 on the guided through the recess 16 locking pin 4 in the undercut groove 5. By a suitable toggle device (not shown), the position of the holder 1, for example by turning a knob 24, fix. Otherwise, the holder 1 is freely movable along the groove 5 and can also be separated from the clamping support 3 via a preferably open end of the groove 5.

FIG. 6 shows a schematic representation of a transport casing 12 according to a further embodiment of the transport device according to the invention. In the

Transport cover 12 is a disassembled wheel R packed. The transport sleeve 12 is (not shown) via a detachable connection 13, for example, a strap with Velcro fastener, lobster clasp or snaps on any beliebeigen part of the transport device or the bicycle to fix, as here, for example, another, still mounted on the bike wheel R.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a further embodiment of the transport device according to the invention with a bicycle F arranged thereon. The wheels of the bicycle F are both dismantled here and not shown. The bicycle is mounted with its Gabelausfallende G in one of two brackets 1 on the chuck 3, the side rollers 2 for better displacement in a vehicle (not shown). On the frame 8 with pillar 9, a rear receptacle 11 is arranged, which carries at least one further holder 1. In this further bracket 1, the rear dropout H of the bicycle is attached, which is thus particularly securely attached to two attachment points with the transport device. The illustrated bicycle F could also be arranged with the rear dropout H on the bracket 1 on the mounting bracket 3 and with the Gabelausfallende G on the bracket 1 on the rear seat 11. Particularly space-saving, several bicycles can be transported on the transport device, if they are fastened alternately forward and backward aligned. The illustrated embodiment allows a shorter overall length of the frame 8 and is therefore also suitable for smaller vehicles, especially for those with hatchbacks.

In the figure 8 is a simple embodiment of a tensioning device for reducing the height of a sprung

Bicycle shown. Thus, the overall height or height of the composite can be reduced from the mounted bicycle and the transport device to allow use in vehicles, which have only a small storage space height. Such a device has, for example, a holder 26 for the clamping device 27. With the tensioning device 27, which is a tensioning lever in its simple form, a pulling mechanism, for example a cable pull 28, which detects a bicycle component arranged above the suspension, is pulled down or pressed counter to the spring force. According to the invention it is of course possible, the clamping device 27 directly to the transport device, such as the holder 1 or the clamping support 3 and the longitudinal connection element (not shown) to attach. Each part of the transport device is preferably made of metal, plastic or composite material, or of a combination of several materials.

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1 bracket

2 support

3 Aufspanntrager

4 locking pins

5 mounting recess, hole, groove

6 free

7 Front footprint

8 frames

9 pillar

10 support arm

11 Rear shot

12 transport cover

13 connection

14 fork cradles

15 tension lever

16 recess

17 bell

18 carriers

19 locking

20 thighs

21 footbridge

22 cross struts

23 connecting rod

24 knob

25 Opposite end

26 Holder for clamping device

27 clamping device

28 cable pull

P vehicle

F bike

R wheel

G fork dropout H Rear dropout

Claims

claims

1. Transport device for receiving at least one item to be transported (F) for transport in a vehicle

(P), wherein at least one holder (1) is provided for connection to a part of the cargo, characterized in that a support (2) is provided, which allows a displacement of the transport device relative to the vehicle.

2. Transport device according to claim 1, characterized in that the support (2) rollers and / or slider has.

3. Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a clamping support (3) carrying at least one holder (1), wherein the holder is adjustable along the clamping carrier.

4. Transport device according to claim 3, characterized in that on the clamping carrier (3) a front mounting surface (7) is provided and / or that the clamping carrier is designed plate-shaped.

5. Transport device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a frame (8) is provided, which is supported on one side by the support (2).

6. Transport device according to claim 5, characterized in that on one of the support (2) facing away from the frame (8) at least one Leg (9) is provided.

7. Transport device according to claim 6, characterized in that the pillar (9) is height adjustable and / or pivotable and / or lockable executed.

8. Transport device according to one of claims 1-7, characterized in that the cargo is a bicycle.

9. Transport device according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that on the frame (8) a support arm (10) is pivotally mounted, which is suitable for supporting the bicycle (F) on the bottom bracket shell.

10. Transport device according to one of claims 5 to 9, characterized in that on the frame (8) has a rear receptacle (11) for supporting the bicycle (F) is arranged.