ES1306737U - Aparcamiento para bicicletas. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Parking for bicycles, comprising: - means for securing the standing bike, formed by a fixed frame (1), anchored to the ground or to any construction, which superiorly comprises a cabin (2) intended to receive inside the seat (8) of a bicycle (7), as well as the helmet (9) and/or other cyclist's belongings, - a cabin (2), provided with a lower opening (6) and an upper opening cover (3), which in the open position allows the seat (8) of the bicycle (7) and the helmet (9) and/or other belongings to be located inside said cabin (2), which in the closed position hides and closes said elements and belongings inside said cabin (2), retaining the bicycle (7) by the seat post, - means for closing the lid (3), in which the cabin (2) has locking means (10) in the closed position, which also tie or are fixed to the bicycle (7), through the frame or other part or parts thereof. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Bicycle parking

Technical sector

The invention falls within the sector of supports or fixings for parking or storing cycles; devices that prevent unauthorized use or theft of cycles; Closing systems that form a body with the cycles (anti-theft); devices, supports or stirrups for parking or depositing cycles.

State of the art

There are many references in the state of the art to all types of bicycle parking, mostly with anti-theft devices. In general, these are either receptacles or structures that surround or embrace the bicycle, or supports fixed to the ground that have means of gripping the bicycle through the frame, or through one of its wheels. One of the biggest problems that bicycle users have is the theft that can occur on their materials, particularly saddles and wheels since they are easily removable, which is why this situation forces users to purchase several padlocks to secure all accessories.

Only some proposals grab the bike by the saddle, such as DE9309642U1, GB2456365A, FR2746360A1 or EP1712456. In all these examples, a cap or cover is placed on the saddle, which has immobilization means that prevent its removal upwards, so that the bike is blocked through the saddle. These alternatives have the advantage over others that, while the bicycle is immobilized, the saddle is protected from rain, dust, etc., so that the user recovers his bicycle clean on at least the surface on which it is ridden. to sit, while preventing theft of the saddle.

Although currently in Spain the use of a bicycle helmet is only mandatory for those under 16 years of age and for adults when riding on interurban roads, it is very common to use a helmet when traveling around the city, so, when it comes to parking the bicycle, it would be desirable to be able to leave this accessory with the bicycle, so as not to have to carry it, nor run the risk of forgetting it anywhere.

Some elements of urban furniture have been developed with the purpose of being able to store the helmet of a bicycle or motorcycle, as an example those described in documents ES1022955U or FR2496040A1, the latter also includes a means of fixing one of the bicycle wheels, to prevent its theft.

Document EP 2876026, or its Spanish equivalents ES1077447U and ES1077850U describe a secure parking device for bicycles, which is made up of a preferably metallic and substantially triangular structure or chassis that comprises two longitudinal bars anchored in their respective supports or bases fixed to the ground and that converge at their upper end in a container-like body, the first bar being located in a minimally oblique position while the second bar shows a pronounced more oblique arrangement, both bars having respective height regulation mechanisms and means to hold different parts of the bicycle. The purpose of the aforementioned container is to serve as a means to protect the case and the saddle of the bicycle, but the immobilization of the vehicle is carried out through the frame or another part of it.

To prevent users from having to secure the frame, saddle and wheels separately, and reduce the time it takes to secure and release each lock, it is necessary to create facilities that allow everything to be done with a single lock.

Explanation of the invention

Based on the prior art, an objective of the present invention is to provide secure parking for bicycles, which covers the saddle in its entirety, while having means to store the helmet or other objects, all in a single unit.

In order to achieve the proposed objectives, mentioned in the previous section, the invention proposes a bicycle parking lot, which has the characteristics of claim 1.

The object of the invention consists of a bicycle rack, single or double (depending on whether it has one or two cabins), made of stainless steel, which consists of a metal support that anchors the structure to the ground, and a box-shaped cabin. which can be opened and closed to anchor the bicycle from the saddle and store the helmet or other objects inside. In addition, it has two holes in the cabin and in the lid that closes it, which allow a user-owned padlock to pass through.

This design allows the placement of two bicycles by inserting the saddle in the area designated for it, each one on one side of the central post, and storing the helmet and/or other belongings of the corresponding user. The bicycles can be placed in said cabin regardless of the direction of travel that the user is taking at that moment, or the way that is most comfortable. In addition, all types of bicycles can be placed, from the largest bicycles to children's bicycles.

The way to open the storage area is done in a very easy and simple way, lifting the cover from a handle located at the bottom. This cover has a locking system, which acts when the cover has been raised enough, so that this cover cannot be lowered again unless the user wishes to do so and makes an effort to do so.

Two possible solutions have been chosen for the locking system of said cabin: An automatic system that in principle would only secure the bicycle from the saddle, and a padlock system, which may or may not be combined with an automatic locking system, which allows that each user can choose the size and type of lock, as well as select the parts they want to secure (saddle, frame, wheels...).

Description of the drawings

To complement the description that is being made and in order to facilitate the understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied by a set of drawings in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:

The Figs. 1-2 show a bicycle rack according to the invention in the closed and open position, ready to receive a bicycle in it, respectively,

Fig. 3-4 show a bicycle (7) ready to be parked in the parking lot of the invention and anchored and secured therein, respectively.

Realization of the invention

As can be seen in the referenced figures, the bicycle parking object of the invention comprises means for securing the standing bicycle, with an anti-theft device, consisting of a fixed frame (1), anchored to the ground or to any construction, which superiorly It comprises a cabin (2) intended to receive inside the seat (8) of a bicycle (7), as well as the helmet (9) or other belongings of the cyclist.

The aforementioned cabin (2) is provided with a lower opening (6) and an upper opening cover (3), which in the open position allows the seat (8) of the bicycle (7) and the helmet (9) to be located. , gloves, bottles, or other belongings of the cyclist inside said cabin (2). When said lid (3) is closed, it hides and encloses the belongings stored inside said cabin (2), while retaining the bicycle, holding it by the seat post (8).

The aforementioned cabin (2) also has means for closing the lid (3). These means may be included in said cabin, for example a key lock that is removed when inserting a coin, a combination lock, etc. In a preferential embodiment, in addition to or replacing said closing means, the lid (3) of the cabin (2) has padlock-type locking means (10), which belong to the user, which also allow the bicycle to be tied. (7) through the painting or another area thereof.

The locking means (10) of the cover (3) pass through a lower hole (4) in said cover (3). In a preferential embodiment, said hole (4) existing in the cover (3) coincides with another hole (5) existing in the cabin (2), so that when passing through them the locking means (10) allow a better securing of the cabin in the closed position. In both cases, said locking means (10) preferably consist of a piton-type padlock that, while securing the cover (3) in the closed position in relation to the cabin (2), tie or hold the bicycle ( 7) through the frame, a wheel, or the area chosen by the user.

Likewise, it is stated for the appropriate purposes that the materials, shape, size and arrangement of the elements described may be modified, as long as this does not imply an alteration of the essential characteristics of the invention claimed below:

Claims (4)

1. - Bicycle parking, which includes: - means for securing the standing bike, formed by a fixed frame (1), anchored to the ground or to any construction, which superiorly comprises a cabin (2) intended to receive inside the seat (8) of a bicycle ( 7), as well as the helmet (9) and/or other belongings of the cyclist, - a cabin (2), provided with a lower opening (6) and an upper opening cover (3), which in the open position allows the seat (8) of the bicycle (7) and the helmet (9) to be located. and/or other belongings inside said cabin (2), which in the closed position hides and closes said elements and belongings inside said cabin (2), retaining the bicycle (7) by the seat post, - means for closing the lid (3), in which the cabin (2) has locking means (10) in the closed position, which also tie or are fixed to the bicycle (7), through the painting or other piece or pieces thereof. 2. - Bicycle parking, according to claim 1, in which the closing cover (3) of the cabin (2) has at least one hole (4), through which the locking means (10) are arranged. of said cover (3) with the frame or other part or parts of the bicycle (7). 3. - Bicycle parking, according to any of the previous claims, in which the cabin (2) has at least one hole (5), coinciding with another hole (4) existing in the closing cover (3) thereof. , through which the locking means (10) of said cover (3) are arranged, during its closing, together with the frame or other part or parts of the bicycle (7). 4. - Bicycle parking, according to any of the preceding claims, wherein said locking means (10) consist of a piton-type padlock.