JP2003341568A - Storing rack for collapsible bicycle and storing and management method for collapsible bicycle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a storing rack 1 for a collapsible bicycle, capable of securing a place for storing the collapsible bicycle 120, easily putting in and out the bicycle regardless of its size and saving the storing space, and to provide a management method capable of storing and using a larger number of collapsible bicycles. <P>SOLUTION: This storing rack includes a plurality of movable shelf boards arranged in the vertical direction, and the movable shelf boards are slidable and provided with a guide part mounted on one side surface substantially parallel to the sliding direction of the movable shelf board and a placing part which is plate-like and disposed at the base. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a storage rack for a folding bicycle that can be stored in a space saving space for the folding bicycle. The present invention also relates to a method of managing a folding bicycle used for managing the storage space of the folding bicycle.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A foldable bicycle has been conventionally used. Folding bicycles can be shortened in total length by folding around the center when the bicycle is not in use, and it is easier to handle compared to ordinary bicycles when traveling on a car. it can.

However, a plurality of folding bicycles are not folded and stored. That is, the bicycle storage space is made in conformity with a normal bicycle that cannot be folded (hereinafter referred to as a normal bicycle), and the folding bicycle is also stored in an unfolded state. In addition, even in the case of having a plurality of folding bicycles in a private house or the like, they are rarely folded and stored, and the same space as a normal bicycle is required.

Also, registered utility model publication No. 3011512
No. 4,096,098 discloses a folding bicycle storage rack. This folding bicycle storage rack has a plurality of frame-shaped bicycle mounts that can slide in the front-rear direction and are arranged side by side.
Both sides of the bicycle table (sides parallel to the front-back direction)
Is equipped with a guide. Then, the folding bicycle is placed on the bicycle table and stored, and the guide prevents the bicycle from falling during storage. In addition, many folding bicycles can be organized.

[0005]

However, the above-mentioned conventional folding bicycle storage shelves are actually not convenient to use. That is, since the storage rack of the conventional folding bicycle has the guides on both side surfaces parallel to the sliding direction, it is necessary to push the bicycle in the front-back direction, and it is difficult to put the bicycle in the rack. Further, in the conventional technique, a large space is required on the front side of the storage rack.

Further, in the conventional folding bicycle storage rack, since the bicycle mounting table has a frame shape, it is difficult to mount the bicycle mounting table on the bicycle mounting table depending on the size of the tire of the bicycle, and the tire is fitted into the storage table. There were cases. Further, in the conventional folding bicycle storage rack, the relatively heavy tire side must be placed first when storing the bicycle. In addition, folding bicycles are not standardized in size, shape, positions of tires, saddles, etc. after folding, and various things are mixed, so storage cabinets can handle various things. Although it is necessary, the storage rack of the prior art has a small degree of freedom in the width direction because there are guides on the left and right.

[0007] Furthermore, the problem of storage at bicycle stations used for commuting or attending school has become a social problem, and more folding bicycles can be stored, and more efficiently can be stored to store more bicycles. If it can be used, the problem of abandoned bicycles can be solved. If the use of folding bicycles can be promoted as a means of commuting to work or school, the use of internal combustion engines such as automobiles and buses can be reduced, and CO ₂ emissions can be reduced.

Therefore, the present invention provides a storage rack for a folding bicycle that secures a storage space for the folding bicycle and is easy to put in and take out regardless of the size of the bicycle and can be placed in a small space. Further, the present invention provides a method for managing the storage space of a folding bicycle, which can store more folding bicycles and can efficiently store more folding bicycles.

[0009]

In order to achieve the above object, the invention of claim 1 has a plurality of movable shelves arranged in parallel in the vertical direction, and the movable shelves are slidable. The movable shelf board is supported so that it can be pulled out, and the movable shelf board has a bottom member and one side wall member. A storage rack for a folding bicycle that can be stored in a folded state.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the folding bicycle can be stored in the vertical direction, and the folding bicycle is placed with the movable shelf board slidable in the front-rear direction pulled out, and then the movable shelf is moved. The board can be pushed in and stored. Further, since the side wall member of the movable shelf board is provided on one side of the movable shelf board, it can be taken in and out from the other side surface at the time of taking in and out.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a string-shaped binding member is provided on the movable shelf board, and the folding bicycle is pressed against the side wall member side by the binding member to fix the bicycle. Item 2. A storage rack for a folding bicycle according to item 1.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the folding bicycle can be pressed against the side wall member side by the binding member to fix the bicycle, the folding bicycle does not fall down during storage and can be put in and taken out. In this case, the one of the binding members can be removed to easily release the close contact state.

The invention according to claim 3 is the storage rack for a folding bicycle according to claim 2, characterized in that the binding member is extendable and retractable or the length thereof is adjustable.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the binding member can be expanded and contracted or the length thereof can be adjusted, it is possible to bind the folding bicycles of different sizes.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the movable shelf plate is provided with a binding member engaging portion, and the binding member engaging portion is located at an end on the upper side of the bottom member and on the side opposite to the side wall member. The storage rack for the folding bicycle according to claim 2, wherein the storage rack is a part.

According to the invention described in claim 4, since the engaging portion of the binding member is located at the end opposite to the wall surface, the folding bicycle having a large width can be bound. Further, since the binding member engaging portion is on the side opposite to the side wall member, the binding member engaging portion is located on the front side of the bicycle when the folding bicycle is stored, and the binding member can be easily engaged.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the bottom member and the side wall member of the movable shelf plate have no openings, or have openings to the extent that a bicycle member does not fit therein, so that the folding bicycle can be stored. The folding bicycle storage rack according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a bicycle member is not fitted.

According to the fifth aspect of the invention, since the bottom member and the side wall member of the movable shelf board do not fit the bicycle member when the folding bicycle is stored, the bicycle can be taken out easily. .

The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that a locking member is provided, and the folding bicycle and the storage rack of the folding bicycle can be connected by the locking member. It is a storage rack for the folding bicycle described.

According to the invention described in claim 6, since the lock member is provided and the folding bicycle and the storage rack of the folding bicycle can be connected by the lock member, the folding bicycle can be folded in a place where other people come in and out. Even if you install a storage rack for your bicycle, your folding bike will not be stolen.

The invention according to claim 7 is characterized in that the lock member is provided with a connecting portion, and the connecting portion is engageable with an engaging portion provided on the folding bicycle. It is a folding bicycle storage shelf.

According to the invention described in claim 7, it is possible to easily connect the folding bicycle with the connecting portion provided on the lock member. Further, by providing a sensor or the like at the connecting portion, it is possible to easily confirm the storage state of the folding bicycle.

The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that a locking member is provided, and when the locking member is locked at the storage position of the moving shelf plate, the moving shelf plate cannot be slid. In some cases, the folding bicycle cannot be put in and taken out, and the storage rack for the folding bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

According to the invention as set forth in claim 8, by locking the locking member when the folding bicycle is stored, the movable shelf board does not slide and is moved accidentally when the folding bicycle is stored. It is safe because the shelf does not slide.

According to a ninth aspect of the invention, the lock member has an information input section and a control section for controlling locking / unlocking, and the control section is used based on the information input from the information input section. User identification means for identifying user information, unlock determination means for determining whether or not a certain condition for unlocking is satisfied based on the user information identified by the user identification means, 9. The storage rack for a folding bicycle according to claim 6, further comprising unlocking instruction means for causing the control unit to unlock when it is determined by the unlocking determination means.

According to the invention described in claim 9, the user identifying means identifies the user, the unlocking determining means determines whether or not a certain condition is satisfied, and the unlocking instructing means Since the control unit can unlock, the user can select and unlock.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, the lock member has a coin slot and a control section for controlling locking and unlocking, and the control section determines the type and number of coins inserted into the coin slot. A coin identifying unit for identifying, an unlocking determining unit for determining whether to unlock based on the information obtained by the coin identifying unit, and a control unit for the unlocking unit when the unlocking determining unit determines to unlock. The storage rack for a folding bicycle according to any one of claims 6 to 9, further comprising unlocking instruction means for unlocking.

According to the tenth aspect of the invention, the type and the number of coins inserted into the coin slot are identified by the coin identifying means, and the unlocking determining means determines whether or not a certain condition is satisfied. Since it can be unlocked by the unlocking instruction means, only the user who has inserted the predetermined coin can unlock the coin, and the user fee can be collected unattended.

The invention according to claim 11 is the storage rack for a folding bicycle according to claim 9 or 10, wherein the control section can control locking and unlocking of a plurality of folding bicycles.

According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the control section can control locking and unlocking of a plurality of folding bicycles.
It is possible to manufacture a folding bicycle storage shelf at low cost,
Moreover, the size of the storage rack of the folding bicycle can be further reduced.

The invention as defined in claim 12 is defined by claims 9 to 1.
When the storage shelves of the folding bicycle according to any one of 1 are provided at a plurality of different places and the user inputs information to the information input unit, only the user who satisfies the condition can unlock the locking member. It is a characteristic method of storing and storing folding bicycles.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the storage shelves of the folding bicycle are provided at a plurality of different places, and when the user inputs information to the information input section, only the user who satisfies the condition can unlock the lock member. Since the lock can be done, the user
Foldable bicycles can be used wherever the storage shelves for folding bicycles are installed. Further, different users can use the same folding bicycle, and the number of folding bicycles to be stored can be reduced.

[0033]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Specific examples of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a storage rack of a folding bicycle according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the storage rack of the folding bicycle in the first exemplary embodiment of the present invention in an exploded state. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the folding bicycle is placed on the storage rack of the folding bicycle according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the folding bicycle according to the first embodiment of the present invention with the folding bicycle mounted on the storage rack. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a modified example of the storage rack of the folding bicycle according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the folding bicycle stored in the storage rack of the folding bicycle. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a state in which the folding bicycle stored in the storage rack of the folding bicycle is folded. FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a folding bicycle stored in a storage rack of the folding bicycle when the wheels are fixed by providing a wheel fixing member in a folded state. FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a storage rack of a folding bicycle according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram showing an installation state of a storage rack of a folding bicycle according to the storage management method for a folding bicycle of the present invention. FIG. 11 shows the third aspect of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a storage rack of the folding bicycle according to the exemplary embodiment. FIG. 12A is a perspective view of the storage rack of the folding bicycle in the modified example of the lock member according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 12B is a perspective view showing a folding bicycle used in the modification.

The first embodiment of the folding bicycle storage rack 1 according to the present invention is shown in FIG. 1 and includes support members 10 and 2.
It has a main body portion 6 composed of one movable shelf board 11 and a lock member 15 attached to the main body portion 6. The two movable shelves 11 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction and are supported by the support member 10, and each movable shelf 11 is slidable in the front-back direction and in the horizontal direction. further,
As shown in FIG. 2, the support member 10 and the movable shelf board 11 can be separated. 1 to 4, the front right side is referred to as "front side", the left rear side is referred to as "rear side", the left front side is referred to as "left side", and the right rear side is referred to as "right side".

Further, the storage rack 1 of the folding bicycle of the present application.
Is capable of housing the folding bicycle 120 shown in FIG. The folding bicycle 120 has 2
It has folding parts 122 and 123 at some places. The folding part 122 is located near the top tube near the middle of the folding bicycle 120, and the entire folding part 122 can be folded back and forth. The folding part 123 is located near the head tube, and the folding part 123 allows the handlebar 125 to be folded. Can be folded into a shape as shown in FIG. Parts such as the spokes, mudguards, brake levers, brake cables, etc. of the folding bicycle 120 are omitted in the drawing. The folding bicycle stored in the present application is not limited to the above.

The support member 10 is, as shown in FIG.
It has a frame shape in the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped whose length in the front-rear direction is longer than that in the lateral direction. The support member 10 is provided in the horizontal direction on each side of the rectangular parallelepiped and the middle portion in the height direction of the support member 10. To be precise, the support member 10 has a frame shape like two rectangular parallelepipeds stacked vertically in two stages. The size of the support member 10 is 90 cm to 180 cm in height, and preferably 110 cm to 140 cm. The length in the front-back direction is 50 cm to 110 cm.
cm, preferably 60 cm to 80 cm. And the width is 30 cm to 80 cm,
It is preferably 40 cm to 60 cm.
These sizes can be appropriately changed depending on the number of installations.

Further, the support member 10 is provided with a slide guide portion 19. The slide guide portion 19 is a member for slidably holding the movable shelf board 11. The cross section of the slide guide portion 19 is an elongated U-shape, and a groove 20 is provided on the opening side. And, so that the longitudinal direction of the slide guide portion 19 becomes the front-back direction,
The “U” -shaped opening faces inward. The slide guide parts 19 are two sets on each of the left and right sides and form a set.
Face inward and face each other, and hold one moving shelf board 11. In this embodiment, four slide guide portions 19
Is provided. The position of the slide guide portion 19 in the height direction is near the lower end of the support member 10 and near the middle portion in the height direction. Slide guide 19 and moving shelf 11
A roller can be attached between the two to facilitate sliding. The frame member 18 and the slide guide portion 19 of the support member 10 are fixed by a fastening member (not shown).

The movable shelf board 11 has a plate-like bottom mounting portion 23.
And a plate-shaped side guide portion (side wall member) 24 that is vertically connected to the bottom mounting portion 23. When the storage rack 1 of the folding bicycle is used, the folding bicycle is folded on the bottom mounting portion 23. Will be posted. Further, when the movable shelf board 11 is viewed from the front side, it has an inverted "L" shape, and the side surface guide portion 24 is located on the right side. The bottom mounting portion 23 of the movable shelf board 11 has a rectangular plate shape and is slightly smaller than the bottom surface of the support member 10. The lateral width of the bottom surface mounting portion 23 is slightly shorter than the distance between the insides of the grooves 20 of the slide guide portion 19 of the support member 10. The side guide portion 24 has a rectangular plate shape,
A triangular notch 24a is provided on the front upper side. The length of the side surface guide portion 24 in the vertical direction is determined by the support member 1
It is slightly smaller than half the height of 0, and the length in the front-rear direction is slightly shorter than the length in the front-rear direction of the support member 10. The side surface guide portion 24 and the bottom surface mounting portion 23 are L-shaped L-shaped metal fittings 2.
It is fixed by 6. In the present embodiment, the bottom surface mounting portion 23 and the side surface guide portion 24 have a plate shape without an opening, but may have an opening as long as a bicycle member does not fit therein, for example, a punching board or a net shape. It may be.

On the upper side of the movable shelf board 11, there is provided a sliding handle 28 which is rod-shaped and whose longitudinal direction is oriented in the left-right direction. The movable shelf 11 can be slid by holding the slide handle 28 and pushing it back and forth. The slide handle 28 is provided on the bottom mounting portion 2.
It is located on the front side of 3. The slide handle 28 of the movable shelf board 11 may not be attached.

A binding member 27 is provided on the movable shelf board 11. The binding member 27 is a stretchable elastic band, and one end thereof is fixed inside the side surface guide portion 24. A hook 30 is provided at the other end so that the hook 30 can be hooked and connected to a binding member engaging portion 29 described later. The binding member 27 has an appropriate flexibility and also extends moderately. The binding member 27 may be a string-shaped member that can be adjusted to an appropriate length, such as a belt provided with a buckle.
A binding member engagement portion 29 is provided on the upper side of the bottom surface mounting portion 23 and on the opposite side of the side surface guide portion 24. The shape of the binding member fixing portion 29 is a "U" shape,
The end portion is fixed to the bottom surface mounting portion 23. Further, the binding member fixing portion 29 is small, and the height of the binding member fixing portion 29 is
The height is not more than ⅕ of the height of the side surface guide portion 24 of the movable shelf board 11, and there is no obstacle when the folding bicycle 120 is taken in and out from the side surface.

When the folding bicycle 120 is to be stored, the hook 30 of the binding member 27 is hooked on the binding member engaging portion 29 so that the folding bicycle 120 is guided to the side guide portion 24.
In close contact with. That is, one of the binding members 27 is fixed outside the side guide portion 24, and the other is hooked on the binding member engagement portion 29 by the hook 30, so that the folding bicycle 120 is pressed by the binding member 27 and the side guide. It adheres to the part 24.

The lock member 15 is composed of a lock body 12 and a wire 13, and the lock body 12 is provided with a keyhole 14 and a connection hole (not shown). And
The wire portion 13 is passed through a part of the folding bicycle 120, and the tip of the wire portion 13 is inserted into the connection hole of the lock body portion 12 so that the storage rack 1 of the folding bicycle and the folding bicycle 120 cannot be removed. Is a length that is possible, and insert a matching key (not shown) into the keyhole 14,
The connection between the wire portion 13 and the connection hole can be removed.

Storage rack 1 for folding bicycle of this embodiment
Is assembled by inserting the two movable shelf boards 11 into the support member 10 described above. At this time, the left and right side edge portions of the bottom mounting portion 23 of the movable shelf board 11 are in the vicinity of the groove 20 of the slide guide portion 19 of the support member 10, and are slid to the rear side for insertion and folding the bicycle. The storage shelf 1 of is completed. That is, the left and right side edges of the bottom surface mounting portion 23 are put between the grooves 20 and held. Therefore, the moving shelf board 11
Moves almost only in the front-back direction. Further, a stopper may be provided to prevent the movable shelf board 11 from falling off the support member 10 after the movable shelf board 11 is inserted.

Next, a method for storing and taking out the folding bicycle 120 using the storage rack 1 of the folding bicycle will be described. When the folding bicycle 120 is stored, the folding bicycle 120 is placed in the pulling-out position where the moving shelf 11 is pulled out, and the folding bicycle 120 is folded into a state as shown in FIG. Place it on the table 23. At this time, the folding bicycle 120 can be placed from the front side on the left side (the side without the side guide portion) when viewed from the front. In particular, pull out the movable shelf board 11 and fold the bicycle 12 from the left side (the direction of the arrow in FIG. 3) when viewed from the front.
Since 0 can be placed, it can be easily stored even if there is no space in the front and rear, and the folding bicycle 120 can be placed from the side, so it is easy to store.

At this time, the wheels of the folding bicycle 120 may be fixed to each other using the wheel fixing member 45. As shown in FIG. 8, the wheel fixing member 45 is provided with a fixing portion / key portion 47 and can be formed into a ring shape by fastening the fixing portion / key portion 47. Therefore, the wheels 126 can be brought close to each other by forming the fixed portion / key portion 47 into a ring shape. The wheel fixing member 45 is used to store the wheels 126 during storage.
If the two are fixed to each other, the folding bicycle 120 does not easily fall.

Then, the binding member 27 is attached to the side guide portion 24.
From the upper side of the folding bicycle 120
The binding member 27 is located outside the folding bicycle 120, and the hook 30 of the binding member 27 is attached to the binding member engaging portion 2
Hook at 9. Then, as described above, the folding bicycle 120 is pushed by the binding member 27, and the folding bicycle 120 moves to the side surface guide portion 24 side and comes into close contact therewith.
Therefore, it is safe that the folding bicycle 120 does not fall down after being stored.

With the folding bicycle 120 mounted on the bottom mounting portion 23, hold the sliding handle 28, etc.
When pushed to the storage position, the movable shelf board 11 becomes the supporting member 10.
Fits inside the. Then, as shown in FIG. 4, the folding bicycle 120 can be stored in the storage rack 1 of the folding bicycle in two stages. Furthermore, it is also possible to provide the movable shelf board 11 in three stages or more in the upper and lower sides. In this case, more bicycles can be stored in the same area.

Then, as described above, the folding bicycle 12
With 0 stored, the lock member 15 locks the key. Specifically, the wire portion 13 of the lock member 15 is inserted into a gap between the wheels of the folding bicycle 120, etc.
The end portion of is locked into the lock body 12 and locked. Then, the folding bicycle 120 and the storage rack 1 of the folding bicycle 1
Since the and are connected and cannot be taken out without unlocking, even if the storage rack 1 of the folding bicycle is installed outdoors, the folding bicycle 120 is not stolen by another person.

As a modification of the lock member of this embodiment, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 2, the folding bicycle 120 may be provided with the wire portion 13a that functions as an engaging portion, and the storage portion of the folding bicycle may be provided with the connecting portion 12a in the storage portion 1 of the folding bicycle. When the folding bicycle 120 is stored and locked, the wire portion 13a
Folding bicycle 1 by engaging the connecting portion 12a at the tip of the folding bicycle 1
20 and the storage shelf of the folding bicycle are connected.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a net-like body 48 may be provided on the rear side of the storage rack 1 of the folding bicycle. By providing the net-like body 48, it is possible to prevent the folding bicycle 120 from falling rearward when the folded bicycle 120 is stored.

The storage rack 2 of the folding bicycle according to the second embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 9 and is provided with a main body portion 6, a lock member 16 and a surrounding plate member 43. Body part 6
The same as the storage rack 1 of the folding bicycle of the first embodiment is used. Unlike the lock member 15 of the storage rack 1 of the folding bicycle, the lock member 16 has a door member 42, which will be described later, fixed.

The enclosing plate member 43 covers the entire storage rack 2 of the folding bicycle, and further partitions each storage portion 81 in which the folding bicycle 120 is stored. The enclosing plate member 43 is fixed to the main body portion 6. A door member 42 is provided on the enclosing plate member 43. Door member 42
Can be opened and closed on the front side of each storage portion 81. The movable shelf board 11 can slide back and forth with the door member 42 open. When the lock member 16 locks the door member 42, the movable shelf 11 cannot slide and the folding bicycle 1
I can't take 20 in and out.

The lock member 16 is provided for each storage portion 81 and has a coin slot 40, a card reading portion 41 as an information input portion, and a control portion (not shown). The control of the locking / unlocking of the lock member 16 is controlled by the control unit, and the control unit is provided with a coin identifying unit, a user identifying unit, an unlocking determining unit, and a release instructing unit. The unlocking of the lock member 16 is performed by inserting a coin into the coin slot 40 or by causing the card reading unit 41 to read a magnetic card (not shown) in which information is input. In the present embodiment, a magnetic card is used as the recording medium for inputting information to the card reading unit 41 and reading the information. However, the recording medium is not limited to this, and a known one such as an IC card can be used.

First, when the coin is inserted into the coin slot 40 to unlock the locking member 16, the procedure is as follows. When a coin is inserted from the coin insertion opening 40, the type and number of coins inserted from the coin insertion opening are identified by the coin identifying means provided inside. Then, the unlock determination means determines whether or not the preset amount has been reached. When the unlocking determination means determines that the set amount has been reached, the unlocking means unlocks the lock member 16.

Further, by causing the card reading unit 41 to read the magnetic card to which information has been input, the lock member 1
When unlocking 6 is as follows. User information is input to the magnetic card, and when the card reading unit 41, which is an information input unit, reads the magnetic card, the user information is identified (user identifying means). Then, the unlocking determination means determines whether or not a certain condition for unlocking is satisfied. The certain conditions include, for example, the number of uses of the user is less than a certain number of times, the usage time of the user is less than a certain time, and the user is not actually using the device. When it is determined that the unlocking determination means satisfies the condition,
The lock member 16 is unlocked by the release instruction means.

When the storage rack 2 of the folding bicycle according to the second embodiment is used, the coin can be unlocked by the magnetic card in which the user information is input, so that an unspecified number of users can use it. When used, it can be easily managed. Further, even when the storage rack 2 of the folding bicycle is used as a storage space for another person's bicycle, it can be easily managed. Further, although the storage rack 2 of the folding bicycle is provided with the door member 42, unlike the storage rack 1 of the folding bicycle according to the first embodiment, the door member is not provided, and the lock member includes the wire portion and the lock body. It may be composed of parts.

The storage rack 3 of the folding bicycle according to the third embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. And
The storage rack 3 of the folding bicycle has a surrounding plate member 43 provided with a door member 42, similarly to the storage rack 2 of the folding bicycle in the second embodiment, and is a movable rack provided inside the main body portion 6. The folding bicycle 120 can be stored in the plate 11.

Further, the lock member 50 of the storage rack 3 of the folding bicycle concentrates the lock main body portion (not shown) provided for each storage portion 81 and the locking and unlocking of the plurality of lock main body portions. It comprises a centralized control unit 55 for controlling. The central control unit 55 includes a card insertion unit 51, an input key 52 and a display screen 53.
Is provided. And storage rack 3 for folding bicycles
The user inserts a predetermined card into the card insertion section 51, inputs a predetermined number with the input key 52 and inputs information, and as a result, the control section (not shown) determines and unlocks the card. Specifically, this is performed by inserting a prepaid card or the like issued by a person who manages the storage rack 3 of the folding bicycle into the card insertion portion 51 and inputting the rack number or the user number with the input key 52. Then, the specified shelf number can be unlocked and the folding bicycle 120 can be stored and taken out.

When the folding bicycle 120 is stored in the storage rack 3 of the folding bicycle, the user writes the information in the card and the user who stores the folding bicycle 120 unlocks the folding bicycle 120 and takes it out again. ,
It can also be used as a means for identifying the user by the above-mentioned written information when the card is inserted into the card insertion portion 51.

Next, a method for storing and managing a folding bicycle, which is performed by using the above-described storage shelves 2 and 3 for the folding bicycle, will be described. This method is used in a case where a storage rack for a folding bicycle is installed in front of a station or the like to provide a storage space for a folding bicycle owned by an individual or the like.

In this method, the folding bicycle storage shelves 2, 3 are used.
Are placed in different places. As an example of the installation location, as shown in FIG. 10, stations 91, 92, 93,
Any place where the user can get on and off the bicycle, such as in the vicinity of the public office 88 and the tourist spot 89, may be used. Storage shelves for folding bicycles may be provided in the user's home 85, 86 or workplace 87. Further, a computer 46 that functions as a cancellation instruction means is provided, and among the above-mentioned installation locations, the station 91,
92, 93, the public office 88, and the tourist main body 89 and the folding main body 12 of the lock member 16 of the storage rack 2 of the bicycle 2 and the card reading unit 41 are connected by the communication unit 70 to transmit and receive predetermined information. The communication unit 70 may be wired or wireless, or may use a public line.

In this method, the user who regularly uses the user information and the usage conditions (the number of times of use, the period of use)
Information such as is registered. Then, a recording medium such as a magnetic card having information such as a registration number that allows the user to identify is lent to the user, and the registration number and the registration information are input to the computer 46.

When the user uses the folding bicycle 120, the recording medium such as the lent magnetic card is passed through the card reading section 41. Then, the information of the user is read, the data is transmitted to the computer 46 through the communication unit 70, and the user is identified. Then, the registration information is collated to determine whether to unlock the lock member 16. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the user is using for more than the limit of the usage condition, and if the condition is satisfied, the lock member 16 is instructed to unlock through the communication unit 70.

The unlocking of the lock member 16 can also be performed by inserting a coin. Specifically, coin insertion slot 4
When a coin is inserted into 0, the amount of money is judged by the coin discriminating means provided inside, and when it exceeds a certain amount, the lock member 16
Is unlocked.

By using the above-described method for storing and storing the folding bicycle, the user can secure a place for storing the folding bicycle 120. In particular, since the storage shelf for the folding bicycle is used, the number of the folding bicycles can be increased more than that of a normal bicycle. It will be possible to put a bicycle.

Also, when the folding bicycles stored in the folding bicycle storage shelves are used in a so-called rental cycle, as shown in FIG. 10, the folding bicycle storage shelves 2 and 3 are placed in different places. It becomes possible by arranging a plurality of them. According to this method, the user can go back and forth between the storage racks 2 of the folding bicycle without owning the folding bicycle 120, and many people can use the common folding bicycle 120. Can and more folding bikes 1
Twenty can be used. Then, the storage rack 3 of the folding bicycle can be used to unlock the storage rack of the folding bicycle with a prepaid card. In this case, there is no need for a duplicate key, and there is no worry of losing the duplicate key,
Collecting work can be done efficiently. Alternatively, the folding bicycle storage shelf as shown in FIG. 12 may be used, and the folding bicycle 120 may be provided with the wire portion 13a that functions as an engaging portion. Further, the folding bicycle can be managed by providing an identification number.

In addition to the above method, it is also possible to grasp the usage status of the user by the computer 46 and give a special user a privilege such as a discount when paying the membership fee.

[0068]

EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION Since the present invention is constructed as described above, it is possible to provide a storage rack for a folding bicycle that secures a space for storing the folding bicycle, can be easily put in and taken out, and can be placed in a small space. In addition, the management method described above allows a large number of folding bicycles to be stored and allows more bicycles to be used.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a storage rack of a folding bicycle according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the storage rack of the folding bicycle according to the first embodiment of the present invention in an exploded state.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the folding bicycle is placed on the storage rack of the folding bicycle according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the folding bicycle according to the first embodiment of the present invention with the folding bicycle mounted on a storage rack.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a modified example of the storage rack of the folding bicycle according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a usage state of the folding bicycle stored in the storage rack of the folding bicycle.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a folded state of the folding bicycle stored in the storage rack of the folding bicycle.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a folding bicycle stored in a storage rack of the folding bicycle when the wheels are fixed by providing a wheel fixing member in a folded state.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a storage rack of a folding bicycle according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 shows a storage management method for a folding bicycle according to the present invention,
It is a schematic diagram which showed the installation state of the storage shelf of a folding bicycle.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a storage rack of a folding bicycle according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12A is a perspective view of a storage rack of a folding bicycle in a modification of the lock member according to the first embodiment of the present invention. (B) is a perspective view showing the folding bicycle used for the above-mentioned modification.

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1,2,3 folding bike storage shelves 10 Main body 11 moving shelf boards 12a connection part 13a engaging part 15, 16 lock members 23 Bottom mount 24 Side guide part (side wall member) 27 Binding member 120 folding bike

Claims (12)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of movable shelves arranged in parallel in the vertical direction, the movable shelves being slidably supported so as to be drawn out, and the movable shelves having a bottom member and one side wall member. , A storage rack for a folding bicycle in which the folding bicycle can be stored in a folded state by placing the folding bicycle at the pulled-out position where the movable rack is pulled out and then pushing the movable rack into the storage position. 2. The folding bicycle according to claim 1, wherein the moving shelf is provided with a string-shaped binding member, and the binding member presses the folding bicycle toward the side wall member to fix the bicycle. Storage shelves. 3. The storage rack for a folding bicycle according to claim 2, wherein the binding member is extendable and retractable or adjustable in length. 4. A binding member engaging portion is provided on the movable shelf plate, and the binding member engaging portion is located at an end portion on the upper side of the bottom member and on the opposite side of the side wall member. The storage rack for the folding bicycle according to claim 2 or 3. 5. The bottom member and the side wall member of the movable shelf plate have no openings or have openings that do not allow the members of the bicycle to come off, so that the members of the bicycle fit when the folding bicycle is stored. The storage rack for the folding bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the storage rack is not provided. 6. The storage rack for a folding bicycle according to claim 1, wherein a lock member is provided, and the folding bicycle and the storage rack for the folding bicycle can be connected by the lock member. . 7. The storage rack for the folding bicycle according to claim 6, wherein the locking member is provided with a connecting portion, and the connecting portion is engageable with an engaging portion provided on the folding bicycle. 8. A locking member is provided, and when the movable shelf is locked at the storage position, the movable shelf cannot be slid. When the position of the movable shelf is the storage position, the folding bicycle can be taken in and out. The storage rack for the folding bicycle according to any one of claims 1 to 7, which is not possible. 9. The lock member has an information input section and a control section for controlling locking / unlocking, and the control section identifies a user based on the information input from the information input section. Identification means, unlocking determination means for determining whether or not a certain condition for unlocking is satisfied based on the user information identified by the user identification means, and unlocking by the unlocking determination means The storage rack for the folding bicycle according to claim 6, further comprising unlocking instruction means for causing the control unit to unlock when it is determined to be. 10. The lock member has a coin slot and a control section for controlling locking / unlocking, and the control section is a coin discriminating means for discriminating the type and number of coins thrown into the coin slot. Unlocking judging means for judging whether or not to unlock based on the information obtained by the coin identifying means, and unlocking instructing means for causing the control section to unlock when it is judged by the unlocking judging means. The storage rack for the folding bicycle according to claim 6, further comprising: 11. The control unit can control locking and unlocking of a plurality of folding bicycles.
Storage rack for the folding bicycle described in 0. 12. The folding bicycle storage shelves according to claim 9, wherein the storage shelves are provided at a plurality of different places, and when a user inputs information to an information input unit, only the user who satisfies the condition is locked. A storage management method for a folding bicycle, which is capable of unlocking.