KR20110030913A

KR20110030913A - Boxy bicycle locker and bicycle locking system including the same

Info

Publication number: KR20110030913A
Application number: KR1020090088577A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 정윤규
Original assignee: 주식회사 유캠프
Priority date: 2009-09-18
Filing date: 2009-09-18
Publication date: 2011-03-24

Abstract

The box-type bicycle storage box may include a front door located at the front part, a top door located at the top part, and a rail to which the wheel of the bike is inserted to guide the movement of the bike. Accordingly, the boxed bicycle storage box can be manufactured in a compact and simple manner to provide convenience of bicycle parking while efficiently using the bicycle parking space.

Description

BOXY BICYCLE LOCKER AND BICYCLE LOCKING SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a bicycle storage system, and more particularly, to a box-type bicycle storage box and a bicycle storage system including the same, the parked bicycle is not exposed to the outside.

Recently, as more people use bicycles for health promotion and environmental protection, bicycle racks for parking bicycles have been installed around public places. However, since the bicycle rack is generally a form in which a parked bicycle is exposed to the outside, the parked bicycle may be contaminated by an external environment, for example, sunlight, dust, rainwater, etc., and may be stolen and damaged by others.

Thus, although a boxed bicycle storage box has been proposed in which a parked bicycle is not exposed to the outside, the conventional boxed bicycle storage box is not suitable for a user to grab a bicycle when the bicycle enters the inside of the bicycle storage box when the bicycle is parked. Even when leaving a bicycle, it is not appropriate to hold a bicycle parked inside, so the convenience of use is greatly reduced.

In order to solve this problem, the conventional box-type bicycle storage box is manufactured to be large enough for a person to enter the bicycle, or adopts a complicated method such as a rail automatically comes out and then enters, so that a bicycle parking space cannot be efficiently used and the user is The convenience of bicycle parking cannot be provided.

One object of the present invention is to provide a box-type bicycle storage box that can be manufactured in a small and simple manner to provide the convenience of bicycle parking while efficiently using the bicycle parking space.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a bicycle storage system that can be equipped with the box-type bicycle storage box to efficiently use the bicycle parking space, provide convenience of bicycle parking, and can be installed at low cost.

However, the problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned technical problem, and other technical problems not mentioned above may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. There will be.

In order to achieve the above object of the present invention, the box-shaped bicycle storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention is a front door located in the front portion, the upper door located in the upper surface and the wheel of the bicycle is inserted and guides the movement of the bicycle It may include a rail.

According to the embodiment of the box-shaped bicycle storage box, the front door may be opened and closed at the same time as the front door is opened and closed.

According to an embodiment of the box-shaped bicycle storage box, the upper door may be opened and closed simultaneously with the opening and closing of the front door by a sensor to detect the opening and closing of the front door.

According to an embodiment of the box-shaped bicycle storage box, the upper door may be opened and closed simultaneously with opening and closing of the front door by being mechanically connected to the front door.

According to an embodiment of the box-shaped bicycle storage box, the front door may be any one of a sliding door, a folding door or a sliding door.

According to an embodiment of the box-shaped bicycle storage box, the top door may be any one of a sliding door, a folding door or a sliding door.

According to the embodiment of the box-shaped bicycle storage box, the front door and the top door can be locked and unlocked at the same time by the locking system.

According to an embodiment of the boxed bicycle storage box, the locking system may be a manual key system or a number key system which is manually controlled by a user.

According to an embodiment of the box-shaped bicycle storage box, the locking system may be a smart key system that is automatically controlled by the smart key granted the use authority.

According to an embodiment of the box-type bicycle storage box, the box-type bicycle storage box may further include a display unit for displaying whether the bicycle is parked on the outside.

According to an embodiment of the box-shaped bicycle storage box, the display unit may be displayed on the outside visually or acoustically when the user of the bicycle approaches.

According to an embodiment of the box-shaped bicycle storage box, the rail may include an anti-slip jaw for fixing the bicycle.

According to an embodiment of the box-shaped bicycle storage box, the front portion or the upper surface portion may be inclined around the lower surface portion.

In order to achieve the above object of the present invention, the bicycle storage system according to an embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a plurality of bicycle storage box. In addition, the plurality of bicycle storage box may include a front door located in the front portion, an upper door located in the upper surface portion and the wheel of the bicycle is inserted and guides the movement of the bicycle.

According to an embodiment of the bicycle storage system, the plurality of bicycle storage boxes may be arranged in parallel with each other.

According to an embodiment of the bicycle storage system, the plurality of bicycle storage box may be arranged in the form of a ground parking tower.

According to an embodiment of the bicycle storage system, the plurality of bicycle storage box may be arranged in the form of underground parking tower.

According to the embodiment of the bicycle storage system, the front door may be opened and closed at the same time as the front door is opened and closed.

According to an embodiment of the bicycle storage system, the front door and the top door may be simultaneously locked and unlocked by a locking system.

According to an embodiment of the bicycle storage system, the plurality of bicycle storage box may further include a display unit for displaying to the outside whether the bicycle is parked.

According to an embodiment of the bicycle storage system, the display unit may be displayed to the outside visually or audibly when the user of the bicycle approaches.

According to an embodiment of the bicycle storage system, the rail may include an anti-slip jaw for fixing the bicycle.

According to an embodiment of the bicycle storage system, the front portion or the upper surface portion may be inclined around the lower surface portion.

Box-type bicycle storage box according to the embodiments of the present invention can be manufactured in a compact and efficient use of the bicycle parking space, can be manufactured in a simple manner to save manufacturing time and cost, and can provide convenience of bicycle parking .

Bicycle storage system according to embodiments of the present invention by using the box-type bicycle storage box can efficiently use the bicycle parking space, can provide convenience of bicycle parking, can be installed at low cost is suitable for mass production .

However, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and other effects not mentioned above may be clearly understood by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

With respect to the embodiments of the present invention disclosed herein, specific structural to functional descriptions are merely illustrated for the purpose of describing embodiments of the present invention, embodiments of the present invention may be implemented in various forms It should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein.

As the inventive concept allows for various changes and numerous embodiments, particular embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the text. However, this is not intended to limit the present invention to the specific disclosed form, it should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and scope of the present invention. Similar reference numerals are used for the components in describing the drawings.

Terms such as first and second may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by these terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the first component may be referred to as the second component, and similarly, the second component may also be referred to as the first component.

When a component is said to be "connected" or "connected" to another component, it may be directly connected to or connected to that other component, but it may be understood that another component may be present in the middle. Should be. On the other hand, when a component is said to be "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it may be understood that there is no other component in between. Other expressions describing the relationship between the components, such as "between" and "immediately between" or "neighboring to" and "directly neighboring to", may be interpreted as well.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this application, the terms "comprise" or "having" are intended to indicate that there is a feature, number, step, action, component, part, or combination thereof that is described, and that one or more other features or numbers are present. It will be understood that it does not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or the addition of steps, actions, components, parts or combinations thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Terms such as those defined in the commonly used dictionaries should be construed as having meanings consistent with the meanings in the context of the related art and shall not be construed in ideal or excessively formal meanings unless expressly defined in this application. Do not.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The same reference numerals are used for the same constituent elements in the drawings and redundant explanations for the same constituent elements are omitted.

1 is a perspective view showing a box-type bicycle storage box according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the box-type bicycle storage box 100 may include a front door 120, an upper door 140, and a rail 160.

The front door 120 is located in the front of the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100 is a door that opens and closes so that the user can push the bicycle when parking or leaving the bicycle, the upper door 140 of the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100 Located in the upper surface is a door that opens and closes so that the user can hold the bicycle, for example, the saddle of the bicycle when parking or leaving the bicycle. In FIG. 1, the front door 120 and the rear door 140 are shown as a sliding door, but this is an example of the front door 120 and the rear door 140 is a door of various ways, for example a folding door It may be a sliding door.

In addition, the front door 120 and the top door 140 may be opened and closed at the same time. For example, when the front door 120 is opened and closed, the top door 140 may also be opened and closed at the same time. This opening and closing operation is performed by a sensor (not shown) by detecting the opening and closing of the front door 120. When the front door 140 is opened and closed, the electronic method or the front door 120 and the top door 140 is mechanically connected by the mechanical method of opening and closing the top door 140 when the front door 120 is opened and closed. Or the like. However, the opening and closing method may be variously changed according to a condition required as an example.

Furthermore, the front door 120 and the top door 140 may be locked and unlocked at the same time by a locking system (not shown). According to an embodiment, if the locking system is a manual key system or a number key system that is manually controlled by the user, the box-type bicycle storage box 100 is manually locked by a key or number key received and paid by the user. Can be set and unlocked. On the other hand, when the lock system is a smart key system that is automatically controlled by a smart key authorized to use, the box-type bicycle storage box 100 automatically locks and locks by the smart key received and paid by the user. Can be released.

In one embodiment, if the lock system is a smart key system that is automatically controlled by an authorized smart key, the user carrying a smart key with a unique identification number approaches the boxed bicycle storage box 100. When the door 120 and the top door 140 are automatically unlocked, and the user carrying the smart key with the unique identification number moves away from the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100, the front door 120 and the top door 140 are It can be locked automatically.

The rail 160 may be inserted into the wheel of the bicycle to guide the movement of the bicycle. That is, while the bicycle is inserted from the front wheel to the rear wheel is moved along the rail 160 into the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100. According to an embodiment, the rail 160 may be formed in a U shape, and may include a non-slip jaw for fixing the parked bicycle to prevent the parked bicycle from sliding back. Furthermore, the rail 160 may include a latch (not shown) or the like such that the parked bicycle loses its center and does not fall from the inside. As such, the rail 160 not only guides the movement of the bicycle, but also prevents the parked bicycle from being damaged inside the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100.

The box-type bicycle storage box 100 includes a display unit (not shown) that displays whether the bicycle is parked inside the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100 in addition to the front door 120, the upper door 140, and the rail 160. It may further include. According to an embodiment, the display unit may be an LED bulb, a liquid crystal display, or a speaker installed on the outside of the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100. In general, unlike car parking, since a bicycle is often parked for a long time, the user often forgets the location where he or she parked. Accordingly, the box-type bicycle storage box 100 may visually or audibly display whether the user's bicycle is parked therein so that the user may check where his bicycle is parked.

In one embodiment, where the lock system is a smart key system that is automatically controlled by an authorized smart key, a user with a smart key with a unique identification number enters the entrance of the bicycle storage system or is boxed. When appearing near the bicycle storage box 100, the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100 in which the user's bicycle is parked displays a visual indication by emitting an LED bulb and a liquid crystal display installed outside, or "YYY's bicycle on XXX" with a speaker. Is parked. "

Figure 2a is a side view showing the box-shaped bicycle storage box of Figure 1, Figure 2b is a front view showing the box-shaped bicycle storage box of Figure 1, Figure 2c is a plan view showing the box-shaped bicycle storage box of FIG.

2A to 2C, bicycles are parked in a box-type bicycle storage box 100. As described above, the bicycle may be parked in the box-type bicycle storage box 100 by being pushed along the rail 160 when the front door 120 and the upper door 140 are opened and closed. At this time, the front door 120 and the top door 140 may be a door of various methods, for example, a sliding door, a folding door or a sliding door. In addition, the front door 120 and the top door 140 may be opened and closed at the same time, preferably the simultaneous opening and closing of the front door 120 and the top door 140 is made by the sensing operation of the sensor or mechanical connection between each other. Can be. In particular, when the upper door 140 is opened, the saddle of the parked bicycle is exposed to the outside so that the user can push the rail 160 along the saddle of the bicycle.

In addition, the front door 120 and the top door 140 may be locked and unlocked at the same time by a locking system, for example, a manual key system, a number key system, or a smart key system. The rail 160 guides the movement of the bicycle inserted from the front wheel to the rear wheel so that the bicycle can be pushed into the box-type bicycle storage box 100. At this time, the rail 160 may include a non-slip jaw for fixing the parked bicycle to prevent the parked bicycle from slipping backwards, and prevent the parked bicycle from losing its center and falling, including a latch. have. Furthermore, the display unit may provide a user with convenience by visually or aurally displaying whether the user's bicycle is parked inside the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100.

As such, the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100 is a simple form including the front door 120, the top door 140, the rail 160 can save the manufacturing cost and time, the front door 120 and the top door Since the 140 is simultaneously opened and closed, it may be manufactured in a size corresponding to a general bicycle size, that is, a small size, and may provide convenience for the user by facilitating bicycle parking. In addition, the box-type bicycle storage box 100 may prevent the parked bicycle from being damaged by preventing the parked bicycle from slipping back or losing its center from falling. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C, since the front portion or the upper portion of the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100 is inclined around the lower surface portion, rainwater or the like penetrates the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100 to corrode the parked bicycle. It can prevent.

3 is a flowchart illustrating a method of parking or leaving a bicycle in a box-shaped bicycle storage box of FIG. 1.

Referring to FIG. 3, the box-type bicycle storage box 100 determines whether the user has the authority to use the box-type bicycle storage box 100 (S110). For example, if the lock system of the box-type bicycle storage box 100 is a number key system, it may be determined whether the number input by the user is correct. If the lock system of the box-type bicycle storage box 100 is a smart key system, It may be determined whether the user has a smart key. If it is determined by the step (S110) that the user has the authority to use the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100, the locking system unlocks the front door 120 and the top door 140. Therefore, the front door 120 and the top door 140 of the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100 may be opened.

Thereafter, the front door 120 is opened at the same time by the user (S120), the top door 140 is also opened at the same time (S130), the front door 120 and the top door 140 is opened at the same time (S120, S130 may be made by a sensing operation of the sensor to the closed (S120) of the front door 120 or by mechanical connection between each other. When the front door 120 and the top door 140 is opened (S120, S130), the user is parked (or discharged) (S140) the bicycle in the box-shaped bicycle storage box (100). When the bicycle is parked (or unloaded) in the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100 (S140), the front door 120 is closed by the user (S150), and thus the top door 140 is also simultaneously closed (S160). The door 120 and the top door 140 may be closed at the same time (S150, S160) can also be made by the sensing operation of the sensor to the closed (S150) of the front door 120 or by mechanical connection between each other.

As such, when the front door 120 and the top door 140 is closed (S150, S160), the box-type bicycle storage box 100, whether or not the bicycle is parked therein, audibly or visually displays (S170). The display of whether the user's bicycle is parked in the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100 may be made by, for example, an LED bulb, a liquid crystal display, or a speaker installed outside the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100. On the other hand, if it is determined by the step (S110) that the user does not have the authority to use the box-type bicycle storage box 100, the box-type bicycle storage box 100 displays a display that the user can not use the box-type bicycle storage box (100) (S180). do. However, the parking or discharging method of the bicycle shown in FIG. 3 is one example and may be variously modified and changed according to a required condition.

4 is a view showing a first embodiment of a bicycle storage system having a box bicycle storage box of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 4, the bicycle storage system 200 may include a plurality of box-type bicycle storage boxes 100, each of the plurality of box-type bicycle storage boxes 100 each having a front door 120 and a top surface located at a front surface thereof. The upper door 140 and the wheel of the bicycle is positioned in the portion may include a rail 160 to guide the movement of the bicycle.

As illustrated in FIG. 4, in the bicycle storage system 200, the plurality of box bicycle storage boxes 100 may be arranged in parallel with each other. Due to the parallel arrangement, the bicycle storage system 200 may efficiently use a narrow parking space, and may be variously changed according to a required condition. In one embodiment, where the lock system is a smart key system that is automatically controlled by an authorized smart key, a user with a smart key with a unique identification number enters the entrance of the bicycle storage system 200. Written, the box-type bicycle storage box 100 in which the user's bicycle is parked emits an external LED bulb and a liquid crystal display, or broadcasts "YYY's bicycle is parked on XXX" using a speaker. Can be. On the other hand, the parallel form may be changed in various designs according to the required conditions, but since the parallel arrangement itself is common in the field of automobile parking, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, since the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100 has already been described above, duplicate description thereof will be omitted.

5 is a view showing a second embodiment of a bicycle storage system having a box-type bicycle storage box of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 5, the bicycle storage system 300 may include a plurality of boxed bicycle storage boxes 100, each of the plurality of boxed bicycle storage boxes 100 may include a front door 120 located at a front portion thereof. The upper door 140 and the wheel of the bicycle is inserted into the upper surface portion may include a rail 160 for guiding the movement of the bicycle.

As shown in FIG. 5, in the bicycle storage system 300, the plurality of box-shaped bicycle storage boxes 100 may be arranged in the form of a ground parking tower. Due to the arrangement of the above ground parking tower, the bicycle storage system 300 may efficiently use a narrow parking space. As shown in FIG. 5, the ground parking tower moves the boxed bicycle storage box 100 in which the bicycle is parked to the top of the ground parking tower, and calls the requested boxed bicycle storage box 100 when the user requests the exit of the bicycle. It works in such a way. In one embodiment, where the lock system is a smart key system that is automatically controlled by an authorized smart key, a user with a smart key with a unique identification number enters the entrance of the bicycle storage system 300. In writing, a manner in which the boxed bicycle storage box 100 in which the user's bicycle is parked is automatically called may be used. On the other hand, the ground parking tower shape and method can be variously changed according to the required conditions, but the ground parking tower shape and method itself is common in the field of automobile parking, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, since the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100 has already been described above, duplicate description thereof will be omitted.

6 is a view showing a third embodiment of a bicycle storage system having a box-type bicycle storage box of FIG.

Referring to FIG. 6, the bicycle storage system 400 may include a plurality of box-type bicycle storage boxes 100, each of the plurality of box-type bicycle storage boxes 100 may be a front door 120 and a top surface located at a front surface thereof. The upper door 140 and the wheel of the bicycle is positioned in the portion may include a rail 160 to guide the movement of the bicycle.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the bicycle storage system 400, the plurality of box-shaped bicycle storage boxes 100 may be arranged in the form of an underground parking tower. By such an arrangement of the underground parking tower, the bicycle storage system 400 can efficiently use a narrow parking space. As shown in FIG. 6, the underground parking tower moves the boxed bicycle storage box 100 in which the bicycle is parked to the lower part of the underground parking tower, and calls the requested boxed bicycle storage box 100 when the user requests the exit of the bicycle. It works in such a way. In one embodiment, where the lock system is a smart key system that is automatically controlled by an authorized smart key, a user with a smart key with a unique identification number enters the entrance of the bicycle storage system 400. In writing, a manner in which the boxed bicycle storage box 100 in which the user's bicycle is parked is automatically called may be used. On the other hand, the underground parking tower shape and method can be variously changed according to the required conditions, but the underground parking tower shape and method itself is common in the field of automobile parking, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. In addition, since the box-shaped bicycle storage box 100 has already been described above, duplicate description thereof will be omitted.

In the above, the box-type bicycle storage box and the bicycle storage system including the same have been described with reference to the embodiments of the present invention. However, these examples are provided to those skilled in the art without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention. It can be modified and changed in various ways.

According to the present invention, the box-type bicycle storage box can be manufactured in a compact size to efficiently use the bicycle parking space, and can be manufactured in a simple manner to save manufacturing time and cost, and provide convenience of bicycle parking. In addition, the bicycle storage system can be efficiently secured bicycle parking space by providing the box-type bicycle storage box, can provide convenience of bicycle parking, and can be installed at a low cost is suitable for mass production. Accordingly, the box-type bicycle storage box and the bicycle storage system having the same may be widely applied to public places where bicycle parking spaces are in high demand and bicycle parking spaces are narrow and parked bicycles are damaged or stolen.

Although the above has been described with reference to preferred embodiments of the present invention, those skilled in the art may variously modify and modify the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as set forth in the claims below. It will be appreciated that it can be changed.

Figure 2a is a side view showing the box-shaped bicycle storage box of FIG.

FIG. 2B is a front view showing the box bicycle storage box of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 2C is a plan view illustrating the box bicycle storage box of FIG. 1. FIG.

100: box bicycle storage box 120: front door

140: upper door 160: rail

Claims

A front door located at the front part;

An upper door positioned at an upper surface of the upper door; And

Box bicycle storage box including a rail is inserted into the wheel of the bicycle (guide) guides the movement of the bicycle (guide).

The box-type bicycle storage box according to claim 1, wherein the top door is simultaneously opened and closed as the front door is opened or closed.

The box-shaped bicycle storage box according to claim 2, wherein the upper door is opened and closed at the same time as the sensor detects the opening and closing of the front door.

The box-shaped bicycle storage box according to claim 2, wherein the upper door is opened and closed simultaneously with the front door by being mechanically connected to the front door.

The box-type bicycle storage box according to claim 2, wherein the front door is any one of a sliding door, a folding door or a sliding door.

The box-type bicycle storage box of claim 2, wherein the top door is any one of a sliding door, a folding door, and a sliding door.

The box-type bicycle storage box according to claim 1, wherein the front door and the top door are simultaneously locked and unlocked by a locking system.

8. The box bicycle storage system according to claim 7, wherein the locking system is a manual key system or a number key system manually controlled by a user.

The box-type bicycle storage box according to claim 7, wherein the locking system is a smart key system which is automatically controlled by a smart key authorized to use.

The box-type bicycle storage box of claim 1, further comprising a display unit which displays whether the bicycle is parked on the outside.

The box-type bicycle storage box according to claim 10, wherein the display unit displays the outside visually or acoustically when the user of the bicycle approaches.

The box-type bicycle storage box according to claim 1, wherein the front portion or the upper portion is inclined about a lower surface portion.

In the bicycle storage system having a plurality of bicycle storage box,

The plurality of bicycle storage box

A front door located at the front;

An upper door positioned at an upper surface of the upper door; And

Bicycle storage system comprising a rail is inserted into the wheel of the bicycle to guide the movement of the bicycle.

The bicycle storage system according to claim 13, wherein the plurality of bicycle storage boxes are arranged in parallel with each other.

The bicycle storage system according to claim 13, wherein the plurality of bicycle storage boxes are arranged in the form of a ground parking tower.

The bicycle storage system according to claim 13, wherein the plurality of bicycle storage boxes are arranged in the form of an underground parking tower.

The bicycle storage system according to claim 13, wherein the top door is simultaneously opened and closed as the front door is opened or closed.

18. The bicycle storage system according to claim 17, wherein the front door and the top door are simultaneously locked and unlocked by a locking system.

The bicycle storage system according to claim 13, wherein the plurality of bicycle storage boxes further include a display unit which displays whether the bicycle is parked on the outside.

The bicycle storage system according to claim 19, wherein the display unit visually or audibly displays the exterior when the user of the bicycle approaches.