JP2014223852A - Bicycle loading device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bicycle loading device which enables multiple bicycles to be easily loaded to a trunk room of a bus.SOLUTION: A bicycle loading device 1 includes: a first frame 2 extending in a lateral direction; a pair of second frames 3 which extend from both end parts of the first frame 2 in a depth direction; a pair of third frames 4 which extend from both end parts of the first frame 2 in a vertical direction; a fourth frame 5 which is attached to an area between the pair of third frames 4 and extends in parallel with the first frame 2; and multiple fifth frames 6 which are attached to the first frame 2 and the fourth frame 5. A root end part of each fifth frame 6 is rotatably attached to the first frame 2. A center part of each fifth frame 6 is detachably attached to the fourth frame 5. A fixing member 10 for fixing an axle of a bicycle B from which wheels are removed is provided at a tip part of the fifth frame 6.

Description

  The present invention relates to a bicycle loading device for loading a bicycle in a bus trunk room.

  Conventionally, when a passenger (tourist) of a sightseeing bus enjoys cycling at a travel destination, generally, the bicycle is often rented at the travel destination. However, in the case of a bus tour for bicycle enthusiasts, there was a desire to enjoy cycling in their own car (bicycle) even at the travel destination.

  Thus, conventionally, a device for loading a bicycle on a bus has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). For example, in a conventional apparatus, a bicycle can be fixed in a bus using a rear wheel house or a platform.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-240357

  However, the conventional apparatus has a problem that the space for passengers in the bus car is reduced because the bicycle is loaded in the bus car.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a bicycle loading device that can easily load a plurality of bicycles on a bus without reducing space in the bus car. To do.

  The bicycle loading device of the present invention is a bicycle loading device for loading a bicycle in a bus trunk room, and includes a first frame extending in the lateral direction and a pair of second frames extending in the depth direction from both ends of the first frame. A pair of third frames extending vertically from both ends of the first frame, a fourth frame attached between the pair of third frames and extending in parallel with the first frame, and the first frame and the fourth frame A plurality of fifth frames attached to the first frame, wherein a root end portion of the fifth frame is rotatably attached to the first frame, and a central portion of the fifth frame is detachably attached to the fourth frame. A fixing member for fixing the axle of the bicycle from which the wheels have been removed is provided at the tip of the fifth frame.

  Thereby, a plurality of bicycles can be easily loaded in the trunk room of the bus. Therefore, the space in the bus car (passenger space) is not reduced as in the case of loading a bicycle in the bus car. In this case, the bicycle wheel is removed, and the bicycle axle is fixed by a fixing member (for example, quick release). Thereby, a bicycle can be fixed easily and firmly.

  In the bicycle loading device of the present invention, the fifth frame may be attached to the first frame and the fourth frame so as to be slidable in the lateral direction.

  Thereby, the space | interval when carrying a bicycle can be adjusted by sliding a 5th frame to a horizontal direction.

  In the bicycle loading device of the present invention, the fourth frame may be attached between the pair of third frames so as to be slidable along the vertical direction.

  Accordingly, by sliding the fourth frame in the vertical direction, the height of the fixing member can be adjusted according to the size of the bicycle to be loaded.

  In the bicycle loading device of the present invention, a reinforcing sixth frame may be attached between the pair of second frames.

  Thereby, the frame structure is reinforced by the sixth frame, and the strength of the bicycle loading device is improved.

  According to the present invention, a space in a bus car is not reduced, and a plurality of bicycles can be easily loaded on the bus.

The front view of the bicycle loading apparatus in embodiment of this invention The perspective view of the bicycle loading apparatus in embodiment of this invention The perspective view of the attachment member (4th attachment member) of the bicycle loading apparatus in embodiment of this invention Explanatory drawing of the usage method of the bicycle loading apparatus in embodiment of this invention

  Hereinafter, a bicycle loading device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a case of a bicycle loading device used for a bus tour for a bicycle enthusiast is illustrated.

  The configuration of the bicycle loading apparatus according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of the bicycle loading apparatus of the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the bicycle loading apparatus of the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the bicycle loading device 1 is installed in a trunk room T of a bus and is used for loading a plurality of bicycles B. In general, the trunk room T of the bus is provided at the center lower part of the vehicle body (lower part of the passenger space). In the present embodiment, for example, four bicycles B can be loaded on one bicycle loading device 1. In this case, three bicycle loading apparatuses 1 can be installed on each of the left and right sides of the trunk room T of the bus (total of six). That is, 24 bicycles B can be loaded in the trunk room T of one bus.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the bicycle loading device 1 includes a first frame 2 extending in the lateral direction (left-right direction in FIG. 1) and a pair extending in the depth direction (paper surface direction in FIG. 1) from both ends of the first frame 2. The second frame 3 and a pair of third frames 4 extending in the longitudinal direction (upward in FIG. 1) from both ends of the first frame 2 are provided. The first frame 2, the second frame 3, and the third frame 4 can be referred to as a horizontal frame, a depth frame, and a vertical frame, respectively.

  A fourth frame 5 is attached between the pair of third frames 4. The fourth frame 5 extends in parallel with the first frame 2. A pair of fifth frames 6 for fixing the bicycle B is attached to the first frame 2 and the fourth frame 5. For example, four pairs (four bicycles) of fifth frames 6 are attached to one bicycle loading device 1. Furthermore, a reinforcing sixth frame 7 is attached between the pair of second frames 3. The fourth frame 5, the fifth frame 6, and the sixth frame 7 can be referred to as a horizontal frame, a bicycle fixing frame, and a reinforcement frame, respectively.

  A root end portion (a lower end portion in FIG. 1) of the fifth frame 6 is rotatably attached to the first frame 2. In this case, the first attachment member 8 is rotatably attached to the first frame 2, and the fifth frame 6 is attached to the first attachment member 8. As described above, the fifth frame 6 can be rotated between the raised state (see FIG. 2A) and the tilted state (see FIG. 2B).

  The central portion of the fifth frame 6 is detachably attached to the fourth frame 5. In this case, a fourth attachment member 9 is attached to the fourth frame 5 (see FIG. 3). When the fifth frame 6 is raised, when the fifth frame 6 is pressed against the fourth mounting member 9, the fifth frame 6 is gripped by the fourth mounting member 9 (see FIG. 2A). When the fifth frame 6 is brought into the tilted state, if the fifth frame 6 is pulled away from the fourth mounting member 9, gripping of the fifth frame 6 (gripping by the fourth mounting member 9) is released (FIG. 2 ( b)).

  The first mounting member 8 is slidable along the first frame 2 (along the lateral direction), and the fourth mounting member 9 is slid along the fourth frame 5 (along the lateral direction). Is possible. In this manner, the fifth frame 6 is attached to the first frame 2 and the fourth frame 5 so as to be slidable along the lateral direction.

  Further, a fixing member 10 for fixing the axle of the bicycle B from which the wheels have been removed is provided at the distal end portion (the upper end portion in FIG. 1) of the fifth frame 6. For example, a known technique such as quick release is used as the fixing member 10. The quick release is a mechanism that can easily remove a wheel by operating a lever (quick release lever) provided with a cam.

  A third attachment member 11 is attached to the third frame 4, and the fourth frame 5 is inserted into the third attachment member 11. The third attachment member 11 is slidable along the third frame 4 (along the vertical direction). In this way, the fourth frame 5 is attached between the pair of third frames 4 so as to be slidable along the vertical direction.

  In addition, a second attachment member 12 is attached to the second frame 3, and the sixth frame 7 is attached to the second attachment member 12. The second attachment member 12 is slidable along the second frame 3 (along the depth direction). In this way, the sixth frame 7 is attached to the second frame 3 so as to be slidable along the depth direction.

  About the bicycle loading apparatus 1 comprised as mentioned above, the usage method (loading method of the bicycle B) is demonstrated with reference to FIG.

  When the bicycle B is loaded on the trunk room T of the bus using the bicycle loading device 1 of the present embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. 4A, four pairs (four bicycles) of the fifth Out of the frames 6, the outer two pairs (two bicycles) of the fifth frame 6 are raised, and the inner two pairs (two bicycles) of the fifth frame 6 are brought down. Then, two bicycles B are put in by using the space above the fifth frame 6 in the tilted state, and the bicycles B are fixed to the two pairs of fifth frames 6 (fixing members 10) outside in the raised state. To do.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), the pair of inner (one bicycle) fifth frame 6 is raised and the space above the fifth frame 6 in the state of being tilted is used. Then, the bicycle B is inserted and the bicycle B is fixed to the inner pair of fifth frames 6 (the fixing members 10).

  Finally, after putting the bicycle B using the space above the fifth frame 6 in the state of being tilted, the fifth frame 6 is raised as shown in FIG. The bicycle B is fixed to the pair of fifth frames 6 (fixing members 10 thereof) raised in the above.

  In this case, a gear cover may be attached to the gear of the bicycle B. A frame cover may be attached to the frame of the bicycle B. The removed wheel can be put in a wheel cover and stored in a space between the bicycles B. Moreover, the bicycle B may be covered with a cushioning material (such as a blanket).

  According to the bicycle loading apparatus 1 of the present embodiment as described above, the space in the bus car is not reduced, and a plurality of bicycles B can be easily loaded on the bus.

  That is, in this embodiment, a plurality of bicycles B can be easily loaded in the trunk room T of the bus. Therefore, the space in the bus (passenger space) is not reduced as in the case where the bicycle B is loaded in the bus. In this case, the wheel of the bicycle B is removed, and the axle of the bicycle B is fixed by the fixing member 10 (for example, quick release). Thereby, the bicycle B can be fixed easily and firmly.

  In this case, the interval when the bicycle B is loaded can be adjusted by sliding the fifth frame 6 in the horizontal direction. Further, by sliding the fourth frame 5 in the vertical direction, the height of the fixing member 10 can be adjusted according to the size of the bicycle B to be loaded. Furthermore, the frame structure is reinforced by the sixth frame 7, and the strength of the bicycle loading device 1 is improved.

  The embodiments of the present invention have been described above by way of example, but the scope of the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and can be changed or modified according to the purpose within the scope of the claims. is there.

  As described above, the bicycle loading device according to the present invention has an effect that a plurality of bicycles can be easily loaded in a bus trunk room, and is useful for a bus tour for bicycle enthusiasts. It is.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Bicycle loading apparatus 2 1st frame 3 2nd frame 4 3rd frame 5 4th frame 6 5th frame 7 6th frame 8 1st attachment member 9 4th attachment member 10 Fixing member 11 3rd attachment member 12 2nd attachment Material T Trunk room B Bicycle

Claims (4)

A bicycle loading device for loading a bicycle in a bus trunk room,
A first frame extending in a lateral direction;
A pair of second frames extending in the depth direction from both ends of the first frame;
A pair of third frames extending longitudinally from both ends of the first frame;
A fourth frame attached between the pair of third frames and extending parallel to the first frame;
A plurality of fifth frames attached to the first frame and the fourth frame;
With
A root end portion of the fifth frame is rotatably attached to the first frame,
A central portion of the fifth frame is detachably attached to the fourth frame,
The bicycle loading apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a fixing member for fixing the axle of the bicycle from which the wheel has been removed is provided at the tip of the fifth frame.   The bicycle loading device according to claim 1, wherein the fifth frame is attached to the first frame and the fourth frame so as to be slidable along the lateral direction.   The bicycle loading device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the fourth frame is attached between the pair of third frames so as to be slidable along the vertical direction.   The bicycle loading device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a sixth frame for reinforcement is attached between the pair of second frames.

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