ES1140082U - Cabinet for folding or similar bike (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Cabinet for folding bicycle or similar comprising a structure (1) with essentially prismatic shape, which is hollow inside enabling said hollow area (1a) as a storage area for the bicycle or similar; and which is characterized in that the structure (1) in its lower part has two sliding elements (2) joined with a flat body (2a) as a platform that allow the sliding and the location of the bicycle or similar; and where finally these sliding elements (2) are attached to a door (3) accessible by a handle (4) or the like. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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CABINET FOR FOLDING OR SIMILAR BIKE

Object of the invention

5 The purpose of this utility model is to use a folding bike cabinet or similar, whose main advantage is to serve as a storage module for folding bicycles, scooters, etc. without altering the aesthetic appearance inside the house, since the aesthetic appearance of the furniture is identical to any furniture.

10 In addition, the cabinet presented here will be capable of being part of more complex storage structures, with cabinets of the same style, forming modular assemblies for storage.

Background of the invention

15 Nowadays, folding bicycles, skates, skateboards, scooters, etc. they have become transport tools of special suitability in urban environments, since they are ecological and economically accessible means of transport.

20 The increase in the price of fuels, which result in a progressive increase in urban transport prices, means that more and more, citizens opt for solutions that are easily amortized economically speaking, and that are environmentally friendly.

25 This, in addition to public policies to promote the use of these ecological transports, such as, for example, the introduction of bike lanes in most urban environments, causes citizens to opt for this means of transport.

The use of the bicycle, for example, in large cities has two possible aspects 30 of use, on the one hand, the rental of bicycle services managed by public entities,

or the use of the bicycle of own property.

This last option has the disadvantage of its difficulty for parking and storage, due to its rigid structure. To alleviate this problem, the use of folding bicycles has been standardized, which are easy to transport and store

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provided the appropriate space is available.

Generally, the storage of these bicycles, is done by leaving it, in a small corner where it does not bother, but this fact, has a great visual impact (especially in 5 homes themselves).

Description of the invention

The technical problem that solves the present invention is to obtain a cabin for the

10 storage of folding bicycles, or of transport elements, of similar characteristics, such as scooters, skateboards, skates, etc. For this, folding bike cabinet or similar, object of the present utility model, comprises structure with essentially prismatic shape, which It is hollow inside. This structure, in its lower part, presents two sliding elements joined with a flat body as a platform and

15 are attached to a door accessible by a handle or the like.

Thanks to its design, the closet presented here will become a simple storage element for the means of transport chosen by the user, generally folding bicycles. Not visually impacting, or breaking the visual harmony of the house or

20 office, because facing a foreign person, it will be nothing more than a piece of furniture. In the same way, it will serve to maintain order within the home or office, not having the trouble of always having “in the middle” the means of transport, be it a folding bicycle or another similar element.

25 The cabinet is also designed to support the standardized weight of folding bicycles, without losing the integrity of the bicycle (avoiding that the materials that make it up can lose their mechanical characteristics).

In addition, thanks to the fact that the cabinet internally has a series of protections, the

30 bicycle or similar, will not suffer any type of damage during storage, being able to prolong indefinitely with the peace of mind that it will not suffer any kind of damage in the short or long term.

Similarly, the cabinet is capable of serving as a basis for more complex modular storage elements. Thus, the closet can join other cabinets

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similar as a shelf, or complement with other modular elements, complementing its use, being another element in the dining room of the house, kitchen, entrance, etc.

5 Thus, the cabinet can be part of a customized solution for storage inside the home or office, thanks to its versatility of use. For example, in the case of an office, the installation of several cabinets such as those recommended here, may serve as a way to encourage the use of greener transport by workers, increasing corporate responsibility in ecological matters.

Throughout the description and the claims the word "comprises" and its variants are not intended to exclude other technical characteristics, additives, components or steps. For those skilled in the art, other objects, advantages and features of the invention will be derived partly from the description and partly from the practice of the invention. The

The following examples and drawings are provided by way of illustration, and are not intended to restrict the present invention. In addition, the present invention covers all possible combinations of particular and preferred embodiments indicated herein.

Brief description of the figures

A series of drawings that help to better understand the invention and that expressly relate to an embodiment of said invention that is presented as a non-limiting example thereof is described very briefly below.

25 FIG 1. Shows a front view of the folding bike cabinet or similar object of this utility model.

FIG 2. Shows a sectional view of the cabinet in its closed position.

30 FIG 3. Shows a sectional view of the cabinet in its open position.

Preferred Embodiment of the Invention

A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in the attached figures. Plus

35 specifically, the folding bicycle cabinet or the like, object of the present specification, is characterized in that it comprises an essentially shaped structure (1)

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prismatic, which is hollow inside enabling said hollow area (1a) as a storage area for the bicycle or the like.

And where, the structure (1) in its lower part has two sliding elements (2) 5 joined with a flat body (2a) as a platform that allow the sliding and location of the bicycle or similar.

And where, finally, these sliding elements (2) are connected to a door (3) accessible by means of a handle (4) or similar.

In a preferred embodiment, the sliding elements (2) will be guides or an element with equivalent mechanical characteristics, designed both to slide facilitating the opening of the cabinet, and to support the weight of the bicycle that is stored inside.

In a particular embodiment, the sliding elements will be attached to wheels (5) that facilitate the opening movement of the cabinet, and balance the weight of the cabinet preventing it from tilting.

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Claims (3)

1.-Folding bike cabinet or similar comprising a structure (1) with essentially prismatic shape, which is hollow inside enabling said hollow area 5 (1a) as storage area for the bicycle or similar; and that it is characterized in that the structure (1) in its lower part has two sliding elements (2) joined with a flat body (2a) as a platform that allow the sliding and location of the bicycle or the like; and where finally these sliding elements (2) are connected to a door (3) accessible by means of a handle (4) or the like. 10 2. Wardrobe according to claim 1 wherein the sliding elements (2) are guides or an element with equivalent mechanical characteristics. 3. Wardrobe according to any of claims 1 - 2 wherein the 15 sliding elements (2) jointly incorporate wheels (5). 6