JPS585664Y2 - tire carrier - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to a tire transport vehicle that can transport tires and wheels in combination at the same time.

When selecting tires and wheels to install on a car body at a tire, wheel, etc. auto parts store or repair shop, it is not possible to simply visually inspect the tires and wheels from a distance from the car body. When the tires and wheels are installed on the car body, there is likely to be a difference in the appearance of the tires and wheels relative to the car body, and if this difference is significant, it may be necessary to remove and replace the tires and wheels again immediately after installation. .

Therefore, when replacing tires and wheels, a method is generally adopted in which the desired tires and wheels are first brought close to the vehicle body to confirm whether they are compatible with the vehicle body, and then the tires and wheels are mounted.

Therefore, it is necessary to select a desired tire or wheel from a tire/wheel display or storage location and transport it to a position close to the vehicle body, but this transportation work is extremely complicated.

This invention was made in view of the above points, and the object is to provide a tire transport vehicle that facilitates the transport work of tires and wheels.

Embodiments of this invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a rectangular loading platform frame, and four caster wheels 2 are attached to the lower side of the loading platform frame 1, so that the loading platform frame 1 can move in any direction.

Support members 3, 3 are fixed to two longitudinally opposing sides 1a, 1b of the loading platform frame 1 so as to protrude upward.

The supporting members 3, 3 include a pair of arms 3a, 3b, and a fulcrum pin 3 bridged between the tips of these arms 3a, 3b.
It is formed with C.

4, 4 indicates a tire holder.

These tire holders 4, 4 are for holding the tire by coming into contact with a part of the outer circumference of the tire, which will be described later.
Arc-shaped members 4a4b with a predetermined curvature, and these arc-shaped members 4a
, 4b are attached to both ends of the arc-shaped member 4a
, 4 b correspond to each other at a predetermined interval, horizontal bar 4 C, 4
d, and a projecting piece 4e extending outward from substantially the center of the arc-shaped members 4a, 4b.

4f is attached, and the fulcrum pin 3C of the support members 3, 3 is fitted into these projections 4e, 4f, and the tire holders 4, 4 are rotated in the directions of arrows A and B on the support members 3, 3. It pivots freely.

A spring 5 is interposed between the lower end horizontal bars 4d of the tire holders 4, 4, and applies its spring force to the tire holders 4, 4 so as to make the tire holders 4, 4 stand up as shown in the figure. are doing.

6.6 indicates a wheel catch.

These wheel hooks 6, 6 are for hooking wheels, which will be described later.
It is installed on the side IC, ld.

The lower end portions of the leg portions 6a of the wheel hooks 6, 6 penetrate the cargo platform frame 1 and protrude downward, and a fixing member 7 such as a nut is removably attached to this protruding portion.

A bent portion 6b bent in the width direction of the loading platform frame 1 is formed at the upper end of the leg portion 6a, and a substantially semicircular hanging member 6C is fixed above the bent portion.

8 is a handle.

In the above configuration, the tire T and the wheel H are in the state shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, that is, the tire T is held by the tire holders 4, 4, and the wheel H is hung on the wheel holder 6. can be transported at the same time.

Since the tire holders 4, 4 are pivotally supported by the support members 3, 3, even if the tire diameters are different, they follow the outer diameter of the tire H and follow the arrow A with the fulcrum pin 3C as the fulcrum.

Since it rotates in direction B, it can be held properly regardless of changes in tire diameter.

In addition, since the wheel hooks 6, 6 are formed with a bent portion 6b bent in the width direction of the platform frame 1, the hook member 6C can be displaced as shown by the imaginary line in FIG.

For this reason, it is possible to accurately engage the wheel H in accordance with the length of the wheel H in the axial direction.

As explained above, this invention allows a wide variety of tires and wheels to be loaded easily and accurately.
This has the advantage of making it easier to carry out tire transportation work, which was a concern in the past.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a transport vehicle according to this invention, FIG. 2 is a front view showing a loaded state of tires and wheels, and FIG. 3 is a side view of the same. 1... Loading platform frame, la, lb... Two opposing sides, 1c1d... Other two opposing sides, 2.
...... Running wheel, 3, 3... Support member, 4,
4...Tire holder, 6,6...Wheel holder, T...Tire, H...
wheel.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Two opposing sides la, l of the loading platform frame 1 to which the running wheels 2 are attached
Support members 3, 3 are fixed to each of the support members 3, 3, and tire holders 4, 4 for holding the tire by contacting a part of the outer periphery of the tire T are pivotally attached to these support members 3, 3, and the loading platform frame 1 A tire transport vehicle characterized in that wheel hooks 6, 6 are provided upright on the other two opposing sides 1C, ld, respectively.