ES2548918B1 - Bicycle shell parking - Google Patents

Abstract

Parking shell for bicycles # 1. A lower support structure of bars. (1) # 2. A shell or upper protective shell (2), with folding area (2a). # 3. A rail or guide on the ground (3), with the possibility of wheel trapping system (3a) operated by pedal and gear system (3b). # 4. An optional seat 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). # Bicycle parking characterized by an open structure (1) on which a shell (2) with hinged area (2a), a guide in U-shaped ground (3) with the end of the mouth (3a) foldable on a horizontal axis, a rear wheel entrapment system by means of the hitch of the upper shell (2a) and the guide (3a), possibility of rear bench . Exterior silhouette derived from the tourism vehicle.

Description

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DESCRIPTION

Parking shell for bicycles.

TECHNICAL SECTOR

-The present invention relates to a bicycle parking as an element of urban furniture whose purpose is the complete protection of the bicycle so that it avoids theft or total or partial destruction, without thereby generating a storage space and thus avoiding 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 problematic existing in the urban nuclei of subtractions and destruction to the vehicles of the cyclists.

BACKGROUND

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

-The implantation of facilities for safe parking is key in the evolution and the increase in the use of this means of transport, which allow to make as many displacements and car parks as necessary by the cyclist users without fearing the subtraction or deterioration of their bicycles .

-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 through bars, rings, etc ... that fulfill a function of fastening in which it is possible to avoid the complete theft of the bicycle, but not damage or subtract parts.

-It is also known the existence of enclosed parking spaces such as bicycles 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

-The fastening 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, with adapted enveloping and protective forms (not closed) of the bicycle control knobs 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.)

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-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 Elements it contains:

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

2. An upper protective shell or 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. This case has a folding area (2a), which is manipulated to position and catch the bicycle.

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

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)

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, 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 metal sheet or plastic derivatives. It can present local perforations for greater utility, without losing its functionality.

-The shell has a folding area (2a) at one end, which allows the decoupling of it.

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

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-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 can have a rail or glide on a U-shaped ground (3) of preferably metallic material for the good positioning of the bicycle and its lateral stability.

-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 glutton has side belts for guiding the wheels so that the bicycle will move in a vertical position and can have a perforated base surface to avoid dirt accumulation.

-The glutton has in its lower part of first projection as a cradle, 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 gluttony, while the user performs manual operations.

-The glutton has a second protrusion that will mark the final position of the rear wheel, (which the bicycle should also overcome) and a final stop at the end of the glutton 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 glutton can have an enlarged end or mouth in a cone, to facilitate the entry of the front wheel.

-The glutton 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 remain in a locked position by hooking it to the housing.

-The material of the glutton should preferably be metallic.

-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 glutton rail or to the main supporting structure. The material thereof can be varied, in wood, plastics, or metal sheet.

-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 regulatory mechanisms do not affect it.

-The invention may have a pneumatic vertical position adjustment mechanism (5) of the housing (2), which allows it to adapt to bicycles of greater and lesser size, with the aim that the bicycle is more protected.

-The invention must be linked to the ground by means of anchors of the support structure and the rail where appropriate, with a special screwdriver 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 variants within this same concept, in the same way that the materials can vary according to the desired design.

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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 has in its lower part of the first projection as a cradle, 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 lateral belts that make up the guide (3a), while the user performs the following operation.

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 elevation, leaving the stable part in a high position.

The housing optionally allows a vertical position adjustment system (5), in order to better adapt to different bicycle sizes. 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 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

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 lane (3). With the rear wheel over the guide, the bike will be well parked.

4. Housing Closure

The closing of the housing (2a) (coupling), is done 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).

By 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 a non-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, locks, etc., the opposite descent operation have been eliminated, it is carried out by continuously pressing the

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same pedal, so that the mechanism is released and the reverse rotation of the aforementioned mechanisms occurs, descending by its own weight and with soft broth 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

The final blockage is carried out by means of anti-theft placement (6) or any other device that keeps the parking lot in the entrapment position.

Preferably the anti-theft links the housing in coupled position (2a) with the end of the folded glutton (3a), although it is also possible to engage the anti-theft hook (6) to the rear wheel of the bicycle.

Both the folding envelope and the end of the glutton have perforations at their ends that allow the coupling.

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

The parking unit allows battery groupings without more limits than the surrounding conditions.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Having exposed some variants and possibilities, the preferred realization of the car park is the one that contains at least one lower support structure of support bars (1), an upper protective shell or shell (2), adapted in shape and dimensions to accommodate a bicycle, which has a folding area (2a) on a horizontal axis to position and catch the bicycle, by means of the described pneumatic mechanism or any other valid one, a rail or glide on the ground (3) for stabilization and ease of positioning of the bicycle, with an inclined end in the arrival of front wheel and with rear wheel entrapment system (3a) driven by the described pedal mechanism and gear system (3b) or any other valid, an optional seat for people located at the opposite end to the positioning 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 release lever (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 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, you can focus on exclusive works of locksmithing which reduces the production chain and costs.

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

ADVANTAGES OVER OTHER SYSTEMS

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

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-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 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, the transfer of them between different people, etc ... The system is open and does not allow the slogan of personal objects, backpacks, etc. The bike is 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 implantation is very simple and the identification of the immediate bicycle to be partially visible.

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

-Easy utilization and great social need.

-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.

-The parking allows parking the bicycle very easily -Strict functionality and exclusive for the bicycle. Does not allow use as storage.

-Small manufacturing cost.

- Simple, functional and universal operation.

-Allows battery groupings, occupying the strict space.

Claims (11)

5 10 fifteen twenty 25 30 35 40 Four. Five fifty 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 a U-shaped glutton on the ground (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 thereof allows its folding on a horizontal axis (2a), allowing two positions coupled and uncoupled . It has a coupling in coupled position that is released with light user pressure, and pneumatic expansion mechanism. 3. Parking according to the preceding claims, characterized by an end of glutton or rail on U-ground (3) for pre-parking, in which the bicycle is stabilized by means of the front wheel support, and the user has hands free to perform other operations. 4. Parking according to the preceding claims, characterized by having a glutton or rail on U-ground (3) in which one of its ends (3a), (that of the mouth), is collapsible on a horizontal axis located at 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 glutton end (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 glutton or rail on the ground in U (3), whose opposite end 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 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) operable with the own weight of the user, who interact with a solidarity set (5c) of four spring cylinders, which are supported by the supporting structure (1) and allow the elevation or descent of the shell or shell (2). 8. Parking according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the shell or enclosure (2) can be of variable length, by having a sliding end horizontally on lateral glues 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 by means of the hitch of an upper shell (2a) and a collapsed lower wheel rail (3a) 10. Parking according to the preceding claims, characterized in that it has, in addition, an individual bench (4) at the opposite end to the positioning of the bicycle, supported either on the supporting structure (1), or on the inclined part of the guide wheel (3), fixed position. 11. Parking according to the preceding claims, characterized by having an exterior silhouette (longitudinal profile) derived from the silhouette of the tourism vehicle by means of an open bottom (1) and an enveloping shell (2)