JPH055594U - Bicycle carrier for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] When fixing the bicycle along the rear surface of the vehicle,
(EN) Provided is a bicycle carrier that can be stored and fixed within the width of a vehicle without the need to remove the front wheels of a bicycle. [Structure] A state in which the front wheel b of the bicycle B is swung to the left or right to make the apparent total length L ₂ of the bicycle B shorter than the vehicle width L _{0 of} the vehicle, and the position is adjusted so as not to protrude to the side of the vehicle. Will be fixed along the rear surface of the vehicle.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

  The present invention relates to a bicycle carrier for a vehicle for fixing and carrying a bicycle to the vehicle. It

[0002]

[Prior art]

  In recent years, with the increasing trend toward outdoor life, bicycles have been loaded onto vehicles. For example, carry it to a campsite or a cycling road in the distance and cycle. People are enjoying themselves.

[0003]   In this case, the vehicle is relatively large and can accommodate a bicycle in its cabin or luggage carrier. It would be good if the pace could be secured, but in a room like a typical small passenger car If you cannot secure space for it, you need to use a bicycle carrier. is there.

[0004]   This bicycle carrier can be mounted on the vehicle roof to keep the bicycle upright or upside down. There is a thing that is fixed and carried to this, but in this roof-mounted bicycle carrier It is necessary to lift the bicycle onto the roof, and while maintaining this condition It is necessary to fix the bicycle, which is especially difficult for women. It was.

[0005]   Therefore, in order to fix the bicycle more easily, for example, in FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, there is a type that is mounted using the rear surface E of the vehicle.   According to the rear-mounted bicycle carrier C, the bicycle B is extended to the roof R. It is not necessary to lift the bicycle, and even a woman or the like can easily bring the bicycle B along the rear surface E of the vehicle. It could be fixed in place and removed.

[0006]

However, the conventional rear-mounted bicycle carrier C has the following problems. That is, as shown in FIG. 10, an adult bicycle generally has a total length L ₁ of about 1710 mm to 1730 mm (wheel base: 1050 mm to 1070 mm, for a 26-inch tire), while a general passenger car has a total width L _0. Is usually about 1600 mm to 1690 mm, and the maximum vehicle width near the rear bumper is about 1600 mm, and the total length of the bicycle is about 100 mm longer.

[0007]   Here, it is extremely dangerous to drive with the load etc. protruding from the side of the vehicle. For example, it is also prohibited by laws such as the Road Transport Vehicle Law.

[0008]   Therefore, when fixing the bicycle along the rear surface E of the vehicle, the side portion of the vehicle It is necessary to fix the bicycle without protruding from the As shown, the bicycle was dealt with by shortening the total length by removing the front wheels, for example. Na By the way, if you remove the front wheels, the total length of the bicycle is about 13 inches (26 inches x 1/2). In most cases, it could be fixed within the width of the car.

[0009]   Thus, the conventional rear-mounted bicycle carrier C is a roof-mounted type. Although it is advantageous in terms of fixing or removing work compared to It was necessary to remove the front wheel, which was very troublesome and troublesome.

[0010]   The present invention has been made to solve this problem, and the front wheels etc. must not be removed. Rear-mounted bicycle key that can be stored and loaded within the width of the vehicle The purpose is to provide a carrier.

[0011]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  In order to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, the present invention uses either the left or right front wheel of the bicycle. Shake to make the apparent total length of the bicycle shorter than the width of the vehicle, and stick it to the side of the vehicle. With the structure that can be fixed along the rear surface of the vehicle in a state where it does not come out, more specifically, As a bicycle carrier to be mounted on a vehicle with spare tires attached to the surface and stored , Installing the spare tire and the spare tire when installing the spare tire Mounting bracket for securing the fixed bracket and the fixed bracket A main body frame mounted on the rear surface of the vehicle through Bicycles can be placed by extending in both vehicle width directions and being mounted so as to be movable in the same direction Support plate and the front end of the support plate to shake the front wheel of the bicycle to the left or right. A bicycle carrier for a vehicle, comprising a wheel fixing portion that can be placed and fixed in a standing state. It is characterized by that.

[0012]

[Action]

  According to the bicycle carrier configured as described above, the bicycle is equipped with the front wheels while wearing the front wheels. Shake it to the left or right to make its apparent overall length shorter than the vehicle width, It is fixed in a position adjusted so that it does not protrude to the side of the vehicle.

[0013]

【Example】

  Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.   In addition, the bicycle carrier (hereinafter, simply referred to as “carrier”) 1 described below is For example, as in an off-road vehicle, a spare tire is attached and stored on the rear surface of the body. It can be mounted on standard vehicles and uses this mounting bracket and spare tires The following description will be given by exemplifying the type that is attached.

[0014]   That is, as shown in FIG. 4 or FIG. 6, the carrier 1 of the present example is located on the right side of the rear surface of the vehicle. A mounting bracket 25 formed in a substantially U shape is provided on the rear side (driver's side). Attached to the vehicle where the spare tire W is attached and stored via the attachment bracket 25 of It is possible.

[0015]   Then, the spare tire W and the mounting bracket 25 are used for mounting. For this purpose, the carrier 1 is provided with a fixing bracket 20 as an accessory as shown in FIG. It is intended.

[0016]   The fixing bracket 20 fixes the spare tire W to the mounting bracket 25. It is fixed by sandwiching it between the two when it is opened. And a bracket portion 20b attached to substantially the center of the disk portion 20a of There is. The mounting portion 25 is provided on the periphery of the disc portion 20a so as to project therefrom. Insertion holes 20c to 20c are formed corresponding to the fixed bolts 25a to 25a. . The insertion holes 20c to 20c have the number of the fixing bolts 25a to 25a or Circular and slotted holes to accommodate multiple mounting bracket positions Are appropriately formed. The upper surface of the bracket portion 20b has a main body flap described later. A predetermined diameter corresponding to the mounting holes 4a, 4a of the fixed plate 4 attached to the frame 2 Screw holes 20d, 20d are formed.

[0017]   Next, FIG. 1 shows the entire carrier 1 of this example. This carrier 1 is The main body 2 and the receiving plate 3 mounted on the main body frame 2 on which the bicycle can be placed. It has a key configuration.

[0018]   The body frame 2 is, for example, a square steel pipe welded to form a quadrilateral frame that is long in the vertical direction. The fixed plate 4 is provided between the left and right vertical frames 2a and 2b. It is attached. This fixed plate 4 slides vertically between both vertical frames 2a and 2b. It is supported so that the mounting holes 4a, 4a pass through the center thereof in the horizontal direction. Has been formed. The mounting holes 4a, 4a are screw holes of the fixed bracket 20. It is formed corresponding to 20d and 20d.

[0019]   In addition, in the middle of the vertical frames 2a and 2b, slightly in the upper direction, an L-shaped bent shape is formed. The fixed arms 5 and 5 formed are attached. The fixed arms 5 and 5 are It is attached so as to extend from the frame 2 to the rear of the figure, that is, to the side of the spare tire W. , The carrier 1 of this example is mounted on the spare tire W via the fixed arms 5 and 5. It is installed like this.

[0020]   Further, the supporting plates 3 and 3 are supported from slightly below the centers of the vertical frames 2a and 2b. The support arms 6 and 6 for It is mounted so as to project. The support arms 6 and 6 are connected via the receiving plates 3 and 3. And has a length such that two bicycles can be placed side by side, and each has a vertical frame 2a. , 2b side end portions are rotatably supported in the vertical direction.

[0021]   In addition, between the pivoting front ends of the support arms 6 and 6 and the lower ends of the vertical frames 2a and 2b. The support stays 7, 7 are interposed. The support stays 7 and 7 are arranged together with the outer cylinder 7a. The inner rod 7b is slidably supported by being inserted into the inner peripheral hole of the outer cylinder 7a of It is configured to be contractible. And, the upper end side of the outer cylinder 7a of the support stays 7, 7 At the tip of the support arm 6, the lower end side of the inner rod 7b is below the vertical frame 2a (or 2b). Each end is rotatably mounted.

[0022]   By constructing the support stay 7 in this manner, the support arms 6 and 6 are configured as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. It rotates upward as shown so that it can rotate between a substantially parallel position (the position shown by the solid line in the figure). The carrier 1 of this example can be stored by folding the support arms 6 and 6 upward. Noh is configured. The support arms 6 and 6 are substantially straight with respect to the vertical frames 2a and 2b. When the corner is in the use position, the tip of the inner rod 7b contacts the bottom of the outer cylinder 7a. The length of the inner rod 7b is set so that the same position of the support arm 6 can be held. It is said that.

[0023]   The two support plates 3 and 3 are attached to the support arms 6 and 6 thus configured for a predetermined period of time. It is installed along the vehicle width direction of the vehicle at a distance. This receiving plate 3 is, for example, Wheelbase for adult bicycles (distance between center of rotation of front wheels and center of rotation of rear wheels) It has a strip-like shape with a length corresponding to It is mounted slidably in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle through U-shaped brackets 8-8. It An elastic sheet material 8a such as synthetic rubber is provided on the lower surface of each bracket 8. The support plate 3 is attached to the support arm 6 with an appropriate pressing force. It is configured to prevent it from being displaced due to vibration while the vehicle is running. Has been done.

[0024]   Next, at the both ends of each of the receiving plates 3 and 3, the wheels for mounting and fixing the wheels of the bicycle are fixed. Wheel fixing parts 9 to 9 are provided.

[0025]   As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the wheel fixing portion 9 is made of a strip-shaped steel plate that is substantially U-shaped. A fixed plate 9a formed by bending and a bridge shape between the side walls 9f, 9f of the fixed plate 9a. Fixed to the bottom surface of the fixing plate 9a and the surface fastener 9b attached to the Of the rotating disk 9c and the rotating disk 9c formed to have substantially the same diameter as the rotating disk 9c. It is composed of a fixed disk 9d fixed to the end. Both side walls 9f of the fixing plate 9a , 9f is formed to be slightly larger than the width of the bicycle wheel.

[0026]   The rotating disk 9c is superposed on the fixed disk 9d and tightened with bolts 10-10. It is attached and fixed. Here, the bolt holes 9e to 9e on the side of the rotating disk 9c are long groove holes. The fixing plate 9a is formed by loosening the bolts 10-10. For example, it is inclined at about 45 ° with respect to the position along the receiving plate 3 (the position shown by the solid line in the figure). It can be rotated to and from the position (the position indicated by the chain double-dashed line in the figure), and bolts 10 If 10 is tightened, it can be fixed within that range.

[0027]   Next, reference numeral 11 in FIG. 1 denotes a block formed in a substantially U shape. Reference numeral 1 denotes a bar 12 which is provided above the main body frame 2 and between the vertical frames 2a and 2b. Is supported by the bar 12 and slidable along the bar 12 and is rotated around the bar 12. It is movably mounted. Then, as shown in FIG. The fixture 13 is attached through the hole 11a. This fixture 13 is an accessory A separately prepared fixing ring that is split into two parts that can be opened and closed. 13a is provided, and by this fixing ring 13a, the bicycle frame 14 By tightening the fixing screw 13b sandwiching the appropriate part of the It is configured so that it can be fixed to 1.

[0028]   Reference numeral 15 in the drawing denotes a hooking ring provided above the main body frame 2, As shown in FIG. 8, the hook ring 15 is fixed to the hook ring 17 through a fixed chain. 16 is attached. The hook member 17 and the fixed chain 16 are also included as accessories. It was prepared separately. The hook member 17 is connected via the connecting nut 17a. It is made by connecting the hooks 17b and 17b, and can be used to rotate the connecting nut 17a. It is configured to expand and contract with. In addition, at the tip of the fixed chain 16, the above-mentioned A fixing ring 16a having the same structure as the fixing ring 13a of the fixing tool 13 is attached. After fixing the fixing ring 16a with an appropriate portion of the frame 14 sandwiched, By tightening the connecting nut 17a to shorten the distance between the hooks 17b, 17b, The bicycle can be attracted and fixed to the carrier 1 side.

[0029]   This example is configured as described above. It has a great effect.   Here, the procedure for mounting the carrier 1 of the present example configured as described above on a vehicle Will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 6.

[0030]   First, as shown in FIG. 4, the mounting bracket 25 for mounting the spare tire is attached. Attaches the fixed bracket 20. At this time, the insertion hole 20 of the fixed bracket 20 a state in which the fixing bolts 25a to 25a of the mounting bracket 25 are inserted into c to 20c State, hold the spare tire W on it, and fix the fixing nuts 26-26 The spare tire W is fixed by tightening the bolts 25a to 25a. By this, The fixed bracket 20 is sandwiched between the spare tire W and the mounting bracket 25. It is installed in the closed state.

[0031]   After attaching the attached fixing bracket 20 in this way, the carrier body is attached next. To be done. First, the fixed arms 5 and 5 provided on the body frame 2 are attached to the spare tire W. Hold it while pushing it on. In this state, position the fixing plate 4 vertically. The mounting holes 4a, 4a of the fixing plate 4 and the fixing bracket 20 The positions of the screw holes 20d and 20d are matched. And the wheel of spare tire W Fixing bolts 21 and 21 are attached to the mounting holes 4a by utilizing the notches of the holes (not shown). 4a, and screwed into the screw holes 20d and 20d, respectively.

[0032]   As described above, the carrier 1 is fixed while being pressed against the spare tire W, That is, it is mounted along the rear surface of the vehicle. Then, the support arms 6 and 6 are If it is taken out to a horizontal (right angle to the vertical frames 2a, 2b) use position, the receiving plates 3, 3 Are taken out side by side in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and the bicycles are loaded on the receiving plates 3 and 3, respectively. It becomes possible to be plugged in.

[0033]   Next, the procedure for loading the bicycle on the carrier 1 mounted as described above explain.   First, the bicycle is lifted and placed on one of the receiving plates 3. At this time, rotation The wheels (front wheels and rear wheels) of the vehicle are mounted on the fixing plates 9a, 9a of the wheel fixing parts 9, 9 respectively. It is inserted between the side edges and fastened to this fixing plate 9a with the hook-and-loop fastener 9b. Be done. Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the front wheel side fixing plate 9a is swung to the maximum vehicle side. The bicycle, so that the front wheel (handle) of the bicycle is about 45 ° to the vehicle side. It is fixed in a shaken state. The fixed plate 9a of the wheel fixing portion 9 on which the rear wheels are placed Is fixed at a position along the extending direction of the backing plate 3, and the surface flap is fixed in the same manner as the front wheels. The rear wheel may be fixed by the fastener 9b.

[0034]   Then check to see if this bicycle is sticking out of the side of the vehicle. Also If it is protruding, move the backing plate 3 in the vehicle width direction so that it does not protrude. Adjust the position.

[0035]   In this way, if the bicycle is stored within the width of the car, the fixing device 13 is Or use the fixed chain 16 to securely fix the entire bicycle B to the carrier 1. Yes.

As described above, according to the carrier 1 of this example, the bicycle B is fixed with its front wheel b being swung toward the vehicle. That is, the apparent total length L ₂ of the bicycle is shortened, whereby the position of the bicycle is adjusted so that the receiving plate 3 does not slide to the side of the vehicle by sliding the receiving plate 3 in the vehicle width direction. Bicycles can be loaded and fixed.

Here, when the front wheel of the bicycle (having a diameter of 26 inches) is swung by about 60 ° from the straight traveling position, the apparent total length L ₂ of the bicycle is about 165 mm {(26 inches / 2) × ( 1-Cos60 °)} is shorter than the true total length L ₁ (see FIG. 10), and therefore, assuming that the total length L ₁ of a general adult bicycle is about 1730 mm, the apparent total length L ₂ of this bicycle is It becomes about 1565 mm (1730 mm-165 mm), which is shorter than the vehicle width L ₀ (about 1600 mm) of a general vehicle, so that the bicycle can be fixed within the vehicle width.

[0038]   From the above, according to the bicycle carrier of this example, it is bothersome when loading. It can be fixed within the width of the vehicle without removing the front wheels. Therefore, subordinate No need for laborious work like in the past, anyone can easily load and unload a bicycle Will be able to.

[0039]   In this example, the spare tire W is located on the right side (driver's side) of the vehicle, In order to prevent the bicycle handle from interfering with the tire W, the front wheel b (hand ) Is on the left side of the vehicle (passenger side). However, in this example, the receiving plates 3 and 3 are provided so as to be slidable in the vehicle width direction, and Since the fixing parts 9 are provided at both ends of the receiving plate 3, the spare tire W is installed in the passenger seat. It can also be applied to a vehicle mounted on the side, and in this case, sliding the receiving plate 3 It is possible to load the rear wheels in the opposite direction.

[0040]   Further, the carrier 1 of this example is provided with two receiving plates 3 at a predetermined interval. Therefore, it is possible to load two bicycles as described above.

[0041]

[Effect of device]

  Since the present invention has the above-described configuration, the bicycle can be used without removing the front wheels or the like as in the past. Since it can be fixed while it is stored within the width of the vehicle, troublesome work is required Anyone can easily load a bicycle into a vehicle without doing so.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a carrier according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a detailed view of a portion A of FIG. 1 and is a side view of a wheel fixing portion.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of a wheel fixing portion.

FIG. 4 is a side view showing a procedure for mounting the carrier.

FIG. 5 is an overall perspective view of a fixing bracket.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the carrier and the vehicle showing a loaded state of the bicycle.

FIG. 7 is an overall perspective view of a fixture.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing a fixed state of the bicycle by the fixed chain.

FIG. 9 is a side view of the carrier when stored.

FIG. 10 is a comparison diagram of the total length of the bicycle and the vehicle width.

FIG. 11 is a side view showing a usage state of a conventional rear-mounted bicycle carrier.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Bicycle carrier for vehicle, 2 ... Main body frame, 2a,
2b ... Vertical frame 3 ... Receiving member, 4 ... Fixing plate, 4a ... Mounting hole 5 ... Fixing arm, 6 ... Supporting arm, 7 ... Supporting stay 9 ... Wheel fixing part, 9a ... Fixing plate, 9b ... Hook fastener 13 ... Fixing Tool, 14 ... Bicycle frame, 15 ... Hooking ring 16, Fixed chain, 17 ... Hook member 20, Fixed bracket 25 ... Mounting bracket, W ... Spare tire L ₀ ... Car width, L ₁ ... Bicycle total length, L ₂ ... apparent total length of bicycle B ... bicycle, b ... front wheel C ... conventional bicycle carrier, E ... vehicle rear surface, R ... vehicle roof

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A front wheel of a bicycle can be swung to either the left or the right to make the apparent total length of the bicycle shorter than the width of the vehicle so that the bicycle can be fixed along the rear surface of the vehicle without protruding to the side of the vehicle. A bicycle carrier for a vehicle, which has a structure. 2. A bicycle carrier mounted on a vehicle in which a spare tire is mounted and stored on a rear surface of the vehicle, wherein the spare tire and a mounting bracket for mounting the spare tire when the spare tire is mounted. A fixed bracket sandwiched therebetween, a body frame mounted on the rear surface of the vehicle via the fixed bracket, and a body frame that extends in the vehicle width direction of the vehicle and is movable in the same direction. A vehicle having a receiving plate on which the bicycle can be placed and a wheel fixing portion which is provided at an end portion of the receiving plate and can be placed and fixed while the front wheel of the bicycle is swung to the left or right. For bicycle carrier.