JPH10236616A - Tire storing device - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To reduce the labor required for tire replacement and also store tires under excellent conditions. SOLUTION: A tire storing device is provided with a rod means 12 which pass through the center hole of a tire wheel roughly in horizontal direction and can suspend a wheeled tire, a lift means 13 which moves a rod means 12 up and down, and a column 14 of a proper height. Also wheeled tires T1 to T4 fitted closely to the rod means 12 are suspended over the column to enable storing. In the rod means 12, its approximate center part is taken as a supporting point, and the same number of tires are fitted closely to it on its right and left sides and supported so that their balance can be kept. On the other hand, a stopper means to prevent tires from being loosened off is provided on both end parts of the rod, and also a locking means to lock the stopper means may be provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a tire storage device and, more particularly, to a device capable of lifting and storing removed tires in a garage or a parking lot when tire replacement is performed between summer and winter.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a snowfall area such as Hokkaido, tire chains are sometimes used due to intermittent snowfall during the winter and the road surface is frozen. I will change my book. In other words, not only commercial vehicles such as taxis, but also vehicles of general users,
The four tires (summer tires) will be replaced with winter tires such as studless tires around 11 to December when snow begins to fall, and the winter tires will be replaced with summer tires around April when snow melts.

[0003]

When replacing tires, it is necessary to store the removed tires (winter tires in the summer and summer tires in the winter). There has been a problem that there is no place and the replacement work is not easy.

For example, in an apartment house such as a public house, a condominium, or an apartment, a corridor passage or a veranda in a building may be used as a place for storing tires. This is because it can get in the way at the entrance and inside the room, and can be stolen outside (in the parking lot), buried in snow and tired in the rain.

[0005] However, it is not easy to carry tires from a parking lot to a veranda or a corridor passage. Although it is possible to roll the ground outdoors, the tires must be carried around the steps and stairs at the entrance of the building, or from the entrance of each dwelling unit to the veranda (inside the house). Even a single tire with wheels can be quite heavy, and lifting the tires to the second and third floors or more can be a heavy task, especially if there is no elevator.

Further, stacking tires on a veranda or a corridor may block an evacuation route in the event of a fire, and has a problem in disaster prevention.

On the other hand, in a single-family house, there are cases where tires are laid in the corners of a storeroom or a garage and stored in a flat pile. However, it is not preferable to store tires for six months because the tires may be deformed by their own weight or the wheel balance may be disturbed. It is conceivable to put the tire upright, but it is unstable such as falling or rolling, and it is difficult to take up space.

[0008] Recently, some companies have taken care of storing the tires. However, the cost of storing the tires increases, and there is an inconvenience that the tires have to be taken to a request place.

It is an object of the present invention to reduce the labor required for tire replacement and to store the tire in a good condition.

[0010]

In order to achieve the above-mentioned object and to solve the problem, a tire storage device according to the present invention comprises a rod which penetrates substantially horizontally through a center hole of a tire wheel and can suspend a tire with a wheel. Means, lift means for moving the rod means up and down, and a column having an appropriate height,
The tire with a wheel fitted to the rod means can be lifted and stored above the column.

The rod means has a substantially central portion as a support point, and the same number of tires are fitted on the left and right sides to support them in a balanced state. It may be provided with a stopper means for preventing, and further provided with a locking means for locking the stopper means.

[0012]

The tire storage device according to the present invention is configured so that a tire can be lifted and stored at an upper position of a column having an appropriate height. That is, in this device, a rod means (for example, a rod-shaped member such as a pipe) which can be inserted into a center hole (axle hole) of a tire wheel is provided by suspending it from an upper portion of a column having an appropriate height, and this rod means is lifted (for example, a chain block). , Etc.).

To store a tire (tire with a wheel; hereinafter simply referred to as a tire), for example, lower the rod means to the height of the center hole of the tire to be stored, and after passing the tire through the rod means, Operate the lifting means to lift the tire. On the other hand, the stored tire can be easily taken out by lowering the rod means until the tire reaches the ground (floor surface) and then pulling out the tire from the rod means.

The present apparatus can be installed, for example, at the rear of a vehicle in a parking lot, at the back or side of a garage, at a bicycle storage area, or near a fence in a residential premises. In winter, summer tires can be stored and stored. When the present apparatus is installed in a parking lot, a garage, a bicycle storage area, or the like, it is desirable that the support column (the position where the tire is lifted) be set at a height below which a vehicle or bicycle can be put. This is for storing the tires by effectively utilizing the space above the vehicle without reducing the parking space.

In the storage device according to the second aspect, the rod means has a substantially central portion as a supporting point, and the same number of tires are fitted on the left and right sides so that they can be supported in a balanced state. Therefore, according to this device, a total of four tires, for example, two tires from the left and right end portions of the rod means, can be fitted, and four (one passenger car) tires can be lifted and stored in a well-balanced manner. Further, stopper means for preventing the tire from coming off are provided at both ends of the rod means. This is to prevent an accident in which a tire falls when performing a lifting operation or when storing the tire. Further, by providing locking means for locking the stopper means, theft of the tire can be prevented.

[0016]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 to 4 show an example of the tire storage device of the present invention. As shown in these figures, the storage device 11 is inserted into the center hole of the tire wheel, and the tire T1
Rod 12 capable of suspending T4 (tire with wheel)
And a lifting means 13 for moving the rod 12 up and down, so that the tires T1 to T4 can be lifted and stored on the upper part of the support 14 standing on the ground (or the garage floor or the like).

The strut 14 has an upper end bent in a hook shape, and a chain block 13 is provided in this embodiment as a lifting means in a box 13a provided at the tip end. Also, on the left and right sides of the box 13a, the tires T1 to T
Upper covers 15, 16 capable of accommodating two of each 4 are provided. Each of the upper covers 15 and 16 has a top plate curved in accordance with the shape of the tire, and a groove 15 that can be fitted to the rod 12.
a, 15b, 16a and 16b are formed at the lower end of the side surface.

A box 17 for accommodating the chains of the chain block 13 after the tires are accommodated is provided in the middle of the column.
(May be a bag). A ring fitting (not shown) is provided at an appropriate position (the front of the column) of the box 17. After the tires are stored, the operation chain C of the chain block is connected to this fitting using a lock, so that a chain block is provided. Can be locked.

As shown in FIG. 5, the rod 12 is provided with an eyebolt 31 at the center of a rod body 21 having an outer diameter that can be inserted into the center hole of the tire wheel so that the rod 12 can be hung on a chain block. On the other hand, a short pipe 30 (adjuster pipe) having a large diameter and a stopper rod 26 for preventing the tire from coming off are provided on the left and right sides, and the tire fitting portions 23 and 24 are formed between these.

The adjuster pipe 30 has a flange 30a formed at the end on the tire fitting portion side so that the tire can be held between the pipe 30 and the stopper rod 26. The pipe 30 can be slid left and right (in the longitudinal direction of the rod). After being shifted to a desired position, the thumb screw 32 is screwed in and fixed to the rod body 21 so that the tire fitting portions 23 and 24 are fixed. Can be adjusted. The width of the tire fitting portions 23 and 24 can be finely adjusted by screwing the adjuster pipe 30 to the rod body 21.

The stopper rod 26 is removably fitted into a through hole that penetrates the pipe 21 substantially vertically.
A flange ring 27 is provided on the upper side to sandwich the stopper rod 26 with the pipe 21, and a hole 28 for mounting a lock (for locking) is formed on the lower side, and a lock (for example, a padlock) is mounted. Thus, the stopper rod 26 can be locked.

As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the rod body 21 has a vinyl chloride pipe 21b disposed outside a steel pipe 21a so that the surface thereof does not rust. Further, as shown in FIG. 3A, narrow diameter portions 22 are formed at both ends of the rod body 21, and screws 25 are attached. Outer grooves 15a, 16a formed in the upper cover when the tire is lifted
This is for preventing the rod 12 (tire) from oscillating by fitting the small-diameter portion 22 to the rim. Further, an eyebolt 33 may be provided below the center of the rod body. According to such a configuration, a similar rod can be further suspended under the rod 12, and the tire can be suspended and stored in two stages (three or more stages are possible).

In this apparatus, as shown in FIG. 4, it is possible to provide cover members 35, 36 for covering the lower portions of the tires housed in the upper covers 15, 16. If such cover materials 35 and 36 (lower cover) are provided, it is possible to more reliably prevent a tire falling accident, and by concealing the tire inside the cover, it is psychological (looking) that the tire may fall. ) Can eliminate anxiety. In addition, mischief on the tire can be prevented.
The lower covers 35 and 36 are attached by, for example, supporting the rear edge of the cover with the frame pipe F of the upper cover,
This can be done by fixing the front end to the upper cover side wall with bolts B.

The lifting height of the tire (the height of the support 14) by the present apparatus is not particularly limited. However, if the support height H is, for example, about 1950 mm, the tire can be installed in an existing garage or a carport with a roof. Since the vehicle can be installed and the vehicle can be put under the suspended tires, the tires can be stored without substantially reducing the parking space. In addition, this device is in the garage and carport,
For example, it can be used in various places such as an outdoor parking lot, a basement parking lot of a condominium, and a fence in a residential site, and the installation location is not particularly limited. As shown in FIG. 6, it is also possible to install in a bicycle storage.

The procedure for storing the tires is as follows. The rod 12 is lowered by pulling the operation chain C of the chain block 13, and the height of the tire fitting portions 23, 24 is adjusted to the position of the center hole of the tire (wheel). By appropriately shifting the adjuster pipe 30, the width W of the tire fitting portions 23, 24 is adjusted to the width (for two tires) of the tires to be stored. The stopper rod 26 is pulled out, and tires are inserted from the left and right of the rod 12. Two tires are respectively inserted into the left fitting portion 23 and the right fitting portion 24 so that the inner surfaces of the tires are aligned. The stopper rod 26 is inserted, and a lock is attached to the hole 28 to lock the stopper rod 26. The operation chain C is pulled and the tires are lifted and stored in the upper covers 15 and 16. The lower covers 35 and 36 are attached, the chain C is housed in the box 17, and the chain C is connected to the metal fitting provided on the upper part of the chain box 17 using an appropriate lock to lock the chain block 13.

As described above, in the present apparatus, after the rod 12 is lowered to the position of the center hole of the wheel, the tire can be lifted through the wheel, so that it is almost unnecessary to lift the tire by hand, thereby reducing the labor required for tire replacement. You can do it. The lifting and lowering of the tire can be easily performed with a small force using the chain block 13. Further, since the wheels can be supported by the rods 12 and stored in a state where the tires are set up, there is little possibility that the tires will be deformed by their own weight or the wheel balance will be lost even if the tires are stored for a long time. In addition, even when installed outdoors, the upper covers 15, 16 (and the lower covers 35,
36), the tire is not damaged by rain or snow.

When installed in a structure having a roof R, such as a bicycle yard or a garage, as shown in FIG. 6, the upper cover may be constituted only by a frame (frame) F. Further, it is also possible to adopt a structure in which a tire (rod) is simply lifted above the support column without providing any upper cover or lower cover. However, in this case, it is desirable for safety to provide some means (for example, an arm for gripping a rod, etc.) that can prevent the tire from running.

Further, since the rod 12 can be lowered to an arbitrary height position and the width W of the tire fitting portions 23 and 24 can be adjusted by the adjuster 30, regardless of the size (diameter and width). Various tires can be stored. Therefore, for example, even if the tire size (for example, the width) is different between the summer tire and the winter tire, there is no inconvenience in storage. In addition, since a lock can be attached to the stopper rod 26 and the chain block (the operation chain C) can be locked so as not to be operated, the tire can be securely prevented from being stolen even when installed outdoors. Further, if a lock is provided between the upper cover and the lower cover so that the lower covers 35 and 36 cannot be removed, theft can be more reliably prevented.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, the shape and the number of the columns, the type of the lifting means, the structure of the rod means, and the like can be appropriately changed as needed in addition to the above-described embodiment. In the embodiment, the chain block is used as the lifting means. However, it is also possible to use a wheel axle device, a differential pulley and other lifting devices. Further, the number of stored tires (the length of the rod), the shape and structure of the stopper means (26), and the type of locking means (for example, a dial lock, a numeric keypad, a card lock, etc.) can be changed. Further, the support according to the present invention does not necessarily indicate only an independent support, but may also serve as a support of another structure.
For example, when a carport or bicycle storage is newly constructed, the present apparatus can be configured by using the columns of the structure (for example, the columns supporting the roof) as the columns of the present invention.

[0030]

As described above, according to the tire storage device of the present invention, the labor required for tire replacement can be reduced, the deformation and deterioration of the tire can be prevented, and the tire can be stored in a good condition. Becomes

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a tire storage device (tire storage state) according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of a tire storage device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a side view showing an example of the tire storage device according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an example of a tire storage device according to the present invention (in a state where a rod is lowered).

FIGS. 5A and 5B are an enlarged perspective view of a configuration example of a rod and a longitudinal sectional view of a rod body.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing an installation example of a tire storage device according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Tire storage device 12 Rod 13 Chain block 14 Prop 15, 16 Upper cover 15a, 15b, 16a, 16b Fitting groove 17 Chain storage box 21 Rod main body 23, 24 Tire fitting part 25 Screw 26 Stopper rod 27 Flange ring 28 Locking Hole 30 Adjuster pipe 31, 33 Eyebolt 32 Thumbscrew 35, 36 Lower cover T1 to T4 Tire

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A vehicle comprising: a rod means which penetrates substantially horizontally through a center hole of a tire wheel and is capable of suspending a tire with a wheel; lift means for moving the rod means up and down; and a column having an appropriate height. A tire storage device, wherein a tire with a wheel fitted to the rod means can be lifted and stored above the column. 2. The rod means has a substantially central portion as a support point, and the same number of tires are fitted on the left and right sides to support them in a balanced state. The tire storage device according to claim 1, further comprising stopper means for preventing, and locking means for locking the stopper means.