ES2548918A1 - Parking carapace for bicycles (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Parking carapace for bicycles. 1. A lower support structure of bars. (1) 2. A carapace or upper protective casing (2), with a folding area (2a). 3. A track or guide on the ground (3), with the possibility of wheel entrapment system (3a) driven by pedal and gear system (3b). 4. An optional seat at the opposite end to the positioning of the bicycle. (4) 5. A pneumatic mechanism for adjusting the housing position. (5), operable by means of a lever (5a) and a pedal (5b). Bicycle parking characterized by an open structure (1) on which rests a shell (2) with a folding area (2a), a u-shaped floor guide (3) with the end of the mouth (3a) collapsible on horizontal axis, a system of entrapment of the rear wheel by means of the hook of the upper carapace (2a) and the guide (3a), possibility of rear bench. Exterior silhouette derived from the tourist vehicle. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Parking shell for bicycles.

TECHNICAL SECTOR

-The present invention relates to a parking for bicycles as an element of urban furniture whose purpose is the complete protection of the bicycle so as to avoid 5 subtractions or total or partial destruction, without thereby generating a storage space and thus avoid storage and / or abandonment of unwanted objects.

-It fits in the technical sector of devices that prevent theft or unauthorized use of cycles.

- The invention emerges from the existing problem in the urban centers of 10 subtractions and damage to the vehicles of the cyclists.

BACKGROUND

-It is increasing the social demand that the bicycle demands as another option among the possibilities of mobility within cities. But for this it is necessary to implement secure car parks distributed and sized according to densities of use of the bicycle. It is not only important to make the necessary space reservation but also to provide effective protection devices for these vehicles.

-The implementation of safe parking facilities is key in the evolution and the increase in the use of this means of transport, which allow to make as many trips and parking lots as necessary by the cyclist users without fear of the subtraction 20 or deterioration of their bikes.

-The bicycle parking manual prepared by the IDAE corroborates these reflections.

STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE

-In the state of the art, there are fasteners to various parts of the bicycle by means of bars, rings, etc ... that fulfill a clamping function in which it is possible to avoid the complete theft of the bicycle, but not to damage or subtract parts

-It is also known the existence of closed parking spaces such as container or storage for bicycles, of various dimensions as it can be accessible by bicycle and user or only by bicycle, where the invention appropriates an urban physical space that becomes part of the interior space where the bicycle is housed 30

- Clamping mechanisms are known for guarded spaces where protection is not needed, etc.

-But there are no known parking lots in the concept defined here that, without being a holding element or a closed container, they fulfill the functions of both.

-The invention has a shell-type upper part, of adapted forms 35 envelopes and protectors (not closed) of the bicycle control controls that are supported on an open bottom structural part of bars

- A complete entrapment of the bicycle is achieved but with a strict integral protection of the vulnerable parts such as the controls and accessories of the bicycle, against vandalism and weather agents, also allowing identification of the vehicle by its visible parts. (frame, fenders, etc.)

-The carapace parking is based on a new concept of approaching the bicycle to the car in its qualities of protection against theft, manipulation, etc.

- The word "shell" conveys the concept of the invention:

Shell, protection, cover, housing, the latter understood as a set of hard and resistant pieces, which support (internal) or protect (external) other parts of a team, construction or living being.

And by biological similarity:

Rigid cover that covers the thorax and sometimes the entire back of many crustaceans, insects, turtles, etc .:

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION 10

Items it contains:

1. A minimum lower support structure of support bars. (one)

2. A shell or upper protective shell (2), adapted in shape and dimensions to accommodate a bicycle, so that it is possible to park and block the vehicle easily avoiding other slogans of objects that could have an impact on urban safety. 15 This housing has a folding area (2a), which is manipulated to position and catch the bicycle.

3. A rail or guide on the ground (3) for stabilization and easy positioning of the bicycle, with the possibility of wheel trapping system (3a) operated by pedal and gear system (3b) 20

4. An optional seat for people located at the opposite end of the bicycle positioning. (4)

5. A pneumatic casing position adjustment mechanism. (5), manageable by means of a lever (5a) and a pedal (5b)

6. Anti-theft mechanism or similar (6) 25

Description:

-The invention comprises a minimal and open structure of bars (1), which supports shell or shell (2), which partially protects the bicycle in its most vulnerable areas.

-The structure material (1) is resistant and preferably metallic (steel).

-The shape of the shell (2) aims to accommodate the bicycle and its accessories: front basket 30, transport, rear basket, bells, lights ... and can present various shapes and designs etc.

-The "shell" (2) is made of any resistant material while light, such as sheet metal or plastic derivatives. It can present local perforations for greater utility, without losing its functionality. 35

-The shell has a collapsible area (2a) at one end, which allows it to be disengaged.

- Preferably, a single area is folded up by the least interference with the adjacent parking lots that could be placed in battery, although it could also be done with respect to vertical or inclined axis, in one or two leaves. 40

-The lifting-lowering system (decoupling-coupling) can be based on pneumatic mechanisms that interact with the user (similar to the trunk door of the vehicle)

-The car park may have a U-shaped rail or guide (3) of preferably metallic material for the good positioning of the bicycle and its lateral stability. 5

-The U-lane adjusts to the width that allows the thickest of the bicycle tires to run and at the same time has the appropriate height that allows the bicycle not to turn laterally both in the waiting position and during the movement and final position.

-The guide has side belts for guiding the wheels so that the bicycle will move in an upright position and can have a perforated base surface to prevent dirt accumulation.

-The guide has in its lower part of first protrusion as a wedge, which slows the advance of the bicycle before opening the housing. This highlight that forces you to stop and park provisionally, leaving the bike stabilized laterally thanks to the side belts that make up the guide, while the user performs manual operations. fifteen

-The guide has a second protrusion that will mark the final position of the rear wheel, (which the bicycle must also overcome) and an end stop at the end of the guide that will limit the advance of the front wheel, so that the housing and the bicycle does not collide with each other during positioning or in the parked bicycle position.

-This guide can have an extended end or mouth in a cone, to facilitate the entry of the front wheel.

-The guide can optionally have a folding end with rear wheel entrapment (3a), with a mechanism that can be operated by the user by means of the foot (3b) that can be locked in place by hooking it to the housing.

-The guide material should preferably be metallic. 25

-The seat for people (4) located at the opposite end of the bicycle insertion consists of a fixed base and backrest attached either to the guide rail or to the main supporting structure. The material thereof can be varied, in wood, plastics, or sheet metal.

-The location and use of the seat does not interfere at all with the main use that is pursued for the bicycle since it is located at the opposite end and the actionable or regulating mechanisms do not affect it.

-The invention may have a pneumatic vertical position adjustment mechanism (5) of the housing (2), which allows it to be adapted to larger and smaller bicycles, so that the bicycle is more protected.

-The invention must be connected to the ground by means of anchors of the support structure and the rail where appropriate, with special screws for possible disassembly only by authorized personnel.

- The possibility of using the housing as an advertising panel is also contemplated.

- The elements that make up the invention are materials that resist water and extreme temperatures (cold-heat), self-stable by themselves, washable, and repaintable.

-Both the support structure and the shell modeling can have different options and 40 variants within this same concept, in the same way that the materials can vary according to the desired design.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS AND PROCEDURE

1. Bicycle pre-parking

The bicycle must be positioned with the front wheel on the ground guide (3). The guide 5 has in its lower part the first projection as a wedge, which slows the advance of the bicycle before folding the carcass (2a). This projection forces him to stop and park provisionally, the bicycle being stabilized laterally thanks to the side belts that make up the guide (3a), while the user performs the following operation.

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2. Opening and positioning of housing

The opening system of the housing (2a) (decoupling) can be based on pneumatic mechanisms that interact with the user, who simply pressing the practicable part, releases the hitch to initiate its decoupling and lifting, leaving the stable part in a raised position. fifteen

The housing optionally allows a vertical position adjustment system (5), in order to better adapt to different sizes of bicycles. To do this, an upper lever (5a) and a suspended pedal (5b) are available.

Pressing the upper lever (5a) releases the mechanism (5c), operating the springs that cause vertical movement and raise the housing (2). The mechanism (5c) has 20 four cylinders or tires (two on each side) whose lower part is attached to the supporting structure (1), and the upper part (elevable) to the structure of the housing (2), being able to position the housing in this way at the desired height. The upper cylinders are braced together to avoid level mismatches.

3. Introduction of bicycle 25

Once the end of the carcass (2a) has been lifted and its height adjusted, if necessary, the user must push the bicycle by rolling it along the rail (3). With the rear wheel over the guide, the bicycle will be well parked.

4. Housing Closure

The closing of the housing (2a) (coupling) is carried out by simply lowering it until it reaches the hooking position, in which it will be imprisoned.

5. Rear wheel catch

To perform the wheel trapping system, the lane end of the rail (3a) must be cut by means of a pedal and gear mechanism (3b).

Repeatedly pressing the pedal (3b), the gradual rotation of the gears that turn the rail end axis takes place, so that it gradually ascends to the position where it meets the rear wheel.

During this process, the pedal continuously returns to the upper position thanks to a spring that forces it to return.

The gear system that controls the lifting of the guide, however, has an anti-return system during this process so that it maintains its progressive position without collapsing.

To lower the end of the guide, once the closing mechanisms, padlocks, etc. are eliminated, the opposite descent operation is carried out by continuously pressing the

same pedal, so that the mechanism is released and the reverse rotation of the aforementioned mechanisms occurs, descending by its own weight and with a soft fall by means of a system for this purpose, so that the elements are not hit against the ground nor can they cause an accident

6. Bicycle lock 5

The final blockage is carried out by means of anti-theft placement (6) or any other device that keeps the car park in a locked position.

Preferably, the anti-theft links the housing in a coupled position (2a) with the end of the depressed guide (3a), although it is also possible to lock the anti-theft (6) to the rear wheel of the bicycle. 10

Both the folding envelope and the end of the guide have perforations at their ends that allow hitching.

An electronic mechanism with user identification is also possible, if applicable.

The parking unit allows battery groupings with no more limits than the surrounding conditions. fifteen

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Having exposed some variants and possibilities, the preferred embodiment of the car park is that which contains at least one lower support structure of supporting bars (1), a shell or upper protective housing (2), adapted in shape and dimensions to accommodate a bicycle, which has a folding area (2a) on horizontal axis 20 to position and catch the bicycle, by means of the described pneumatic mechanism or any other valid one, a rail or ground guide (3) for stabilization and easy positioning of the bicycle, with end inclined at the arrival of front wheel and with rear wheel entrapment system (3a) operated by the described pedal mechanism and gear system (3b) or any other valid, an optional seat for people located at the opposite end of the 25-position of the bicycle (4), a pneumatic mechanism for adjusting the carcass position (5), based on a pneumatic system that can be operated by means of a lever d and release (5a) and a regulation pedal (5b) or any other valid system, and an anti-theft mechanism or similar (6)

In view of this description and the figures, the embodiments of the invention can be combined in different ways. The invention has been described according to the preferred embodiment 30 thereof, multiple variations can be introduced in said preferred embodiments without exceeding the object of the claimed invention.

If we start from a simple carcass design, then to be economically competitive it can be limited to exclusive locksmith work which reduces the production chain and costs. 35

The implantation in the place is only conditioned to a location with the ground without slopes and to the placement of anchors according to the firm.

ADVANTAGES OVER OTHER SYSTEMS

-This invention is a breakthrough and significantly improves the parking of bicycles existing in the state of the art because it fulfills a complete protective function 40 of the bicycle vehicle against theft and damage, etc., while not generating closed spaces in the urban space, with the aesthetic impact and the security problems that it can cause.

-The invention starts from the reflection of the success of the motor vehicle and proposes a minimum approach to it. From this reflection arises the conception of the idea of bicycle transport as the sum of two components, the mobile part and the sedentary part, that is, by bicycle and its shell.

-During the displacement the bicycle is released from its protection, and when it is parked it is wrapped in it.

-In the parking situation, functional similarities and in some ways also aesthetic of the car are incorporated, and what is missing from the bicycle is incorporated with this parking lot.

-The invention is a totally new concept, because it gives the bicycle vehicle the protection it needs once parked without generating boxes, or cages, or storage spaces. The shell system is not a closed container, but a protective device for the bicycle, a second skin.

-It is a highly safe element because it is free of the risks that the slogan of dangerous packages and uncontrolled material would entail, the transfer of them between different people, etc ... The system is open and does not allow the slogan of personal objects, 15 backpacks , etc ... Keeping the bike protected and trapped without configuring a closed box.

-The visual impact is minimal, since the components and shapes are reduced to the essential and adapt to the dimensions and shape of an adult person's bike, eliminating voluptuous shapes. Attractive aesthetics

-The implementation is very simple and the identification of the immediate bicycle to be partially visible 20.

-The simplicity of the basic object make manufacturing easy and the minimum cost, so the invention is an effective product in this area, although as described it admits more sophisticated possibilities and benefits if the market requires it.

-Easy to use and of great social need. 25

-The use of the invention can be adapted and regulated by the corresponding manager using a free free model or a model of registered users of payment, for which the invention responds appropriately.

-Parking allows parking the bicycle very easily

-Strict and exclusive functionality for the bicycle. Does not allow use as a warehouse. 30

- Reduced manufacturing cost.

- Simple, functional and universal operation.

-Allows battery groupings, occupying the strict space.

Claims (11)

1. Bicycle shell parking characterized in that it comprises at least one open supporting structure (1) on which a protective shell is supported with a substructure (2) that covers the bicycle laterally and superiorly, and where there is a part of the same shell that it is lowered (2a) to allow the positioning of the bicycle, and 5 a U-shaped ground guide (3). 2. Parking according to claim 1, characterized by having a shell (2) armed with a substructure that protects the bicycle, in which a part of it allows its folding on a horizontal axis (2a), allowing two coupled positions and 10 disengaged. It has a hitch in coupled position that is released with light pressure from the user, and pneumatic expansion mechanism. 3. Parking according to the preceding claims, characterized by a guide end or rail on U-ground (3) for pre-parking, in which the bicycle is stabilized by the front wheel support, and the user has the hands free to perform other operations. 4. Parking according to the preceding claims, characterized by having a guide or rail on U-ground (3) in which one of its ends (3a), (that of the mouth), is foldable on a horizontal axis located in its base of contact with the ground, which allows the trapping of the rear wheel of the bicycle. 5. Parking according to the preceding claims, characterized by having a pedal and gear mechanism (3b) that allows the guide end 25 (3a) to be folded down and which has an anti-return system and a mechanism release system. 6. Parking according to the preceding claims, characterized by having a guide or rail on the ground in U (3), whose end opposite to the mouth, without interruption of the rail, is detached from the ground formed at an angle thereto and serving as a stop the front wheel 30. 7. Parking according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the shell or enclosure (2) has a pneumatic vertical positioning mechanism (5) that is manipulated by a release lever (5a), a regulation pedal (5b) 35 operable with the user's own weight, which interact with a solidarity set (5c) of four spring cylinders, which are supported by the supporting structure (1) and allow the lifting or lowering of the shell or shell (2). 8. Parking according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the shell or casing shell (2) can be of variable length, by having a sliding end horizontally on lateral guides of its substructure, which allow the end to slide below the fixed part of the housing. 9. Parking according to the preceding claims, characterized by having a bicycle locking and trapping system 45 by engaging an upper shell (2a) and a collapsed lower wheel rail (3a) 10. Parking according to the preceding claims, characterized in that, in addition, there is an individual bench (4) at the opposite end of the bicycle positioning, supported either by the supporting structure (1), or at the inclined part of the guide wheel (3), fixed position. 11. Parking according to the preceding claims, characterized by having an outer silhouette (longitudinal profile) derived from the silhouette of the passenger car by means of an open bottom (1) and an enveloping shell (2)