US20030094556A1 - Bottle-cage device for bicycles - Google Patents

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US20030094556A1
US20030094556A1 US10/298,034 US29803402A US2003094556A1 US 20030094556 A1 US20030094556 A1 US 20030094556A1 US 29803402 A US29803402 A US 29803402A US 2003094556 A1 US2003094556 A1 US 2003094556A1
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Mario Meggiolan
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J11/00—Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps
    • B62J11/04—Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps for bottles

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  • the present invention relates to a supporting device for an auxiliary article, particularly a bottle-cage device, for bicycles.
  • the device comprises a main body, fixed to the bicycle frame, to which there is associated a supporting part, constituted by a metal wire frame defining a housing for the bottle.
  • a supporting part constituted by a metal wire frame defining a housing for the bottle.
  • the supporting part made of metal wire has a poor structural strength.
  • the improper introduction of the bottle into the above mentioned frame may give rise to permanent deformations of the frame.
  • annular element within such a bottle can be inserted, in lieu of the metal wire frame, is rigidly associated to the main body of the device.
  • a supporting base for the bottle To the lower end of the main body there is associated a supporting base for the bottle, whereas at the upper end of the same body a locking element is present which can be activated manually.
  • the bottle is inserted into the annular element from above, along a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the main body, until the lower portion of the bottle comes into abutment against the lower base.
  • the locking element is then manually brought to a position in which it locks the bottle within the device. Withdrawal of the bottle from the device is obtained through an inverted sequence of operations with respect to those indicated above.
  • a solution of this type is disclosed for example in U.S. Pat. No. 5,170,981.
  • this device may have greater structural strength than the previous solution, it is relatively inconvenient in use, especially while riding the bicycle, since it requires a specific manual operation by the cyclist on the locking element, in order to lock and/or unlock the bottle relative to the device.
  • the means for housing and holding the bottle in position is not an annular strip, but opposed thin, flexible curved blades or walls which hold the bottle in a jaw-like manner.
  • the hand of the cyclist may come in contact with the edges of the reduced thickness walls or blades which may be sharp and cause injuries.
  • the present invention solves the previously mentioned drawbacks, and provides an accessory supporting device for bicycles, particularly a bottle cage device, which is simple to manufacture and assemble, easy to use and reliable in operation.
  • an accessory supporting device for bicycles particularly a bottle-cage device, defining a seat for housing an accessory, particularly a bottle, the device comprising an anchoring portion, which is to be fixed to the frame of a bicycle, and
  • a holding portion connected to said anchoring portion and defining a through axial aperture, provided for receiving the body of the accessory therethrough.
  • the holding portion is connected to the anchoring portion and pivots, with respect to the axis of said anchoring portion, from a first position to a second position that holds the accessory in said seat.
  • the holding portion may be of relatively thin, flexible blades or walls having an edge shaped with a curved profile in cross section.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an accessory supporting device according to the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a side view of the device of FIG. 1, mounted on a frame post, with an object in the insertion stage;
  • FIG. 3 is a front view of the device and the bottle illustrated in FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 4 is a cross-section taken along line IV-IV of FIG. 3;
  • FIG. 5 is a side view illustrating the bottle of FIG. 2 inserted into the device
  • FIG. 6 is a front view of an alternative embodiment of a supporting device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a side view of the device of FIG. 6, with an article inserted therein;
  • FIG. 8 is a cross-section taken along line VIII-VIII of FIG. 7;
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an alternative device according to the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-section taken along line X-X of FIG. 9.
  • reference numeral 1 generally designates an accessory supporting device for bicycles made according to the teachings of the present invention.
  • the body of the device 1 preferably formed in one piece, such as of carbon fibre, comprises an anchoring portion 2 , which is to be associated to the frame of a bicycle.
  • a supporting or holding portion 3 is provided, defining an axial passage.
  • the supporting portion 3 is in the form of an annular strip, having a relative thickness of about 1.5 millimetres.
  • the device 1 according to the invention is mounted on a generic post 6 , which typically forms part of a bicycle frame.
  • the anchoring portion 2 has through holes for fixing screws or anchors designated by 7 , which are to secure the device to tube 6 .
  • reference number 8 generally designates an article, such as a bottle, which is to be supported by the device 1 .
  • a continuous groove 9 which is the point of engagement for the flexible tab 5 .
  • Reference AF designates the axis of the annular strip 3 , that is the axis of the axial passage thereof. With AS an axis is further designated, which is parallel to the longitudinal axis of the anchoring portion 2 . Axis AS also represents the axis on which the bottle 8 is housed, when it is introduced down to the bottom of device 1 .
  • the connecting portion 10 between the anchoring portion 2 and the annular strip 3 is elastically deformable or flexible.
  • the annular strip 3 has different angular positions, depending upon whether the object 8 is present or not present within the device 1 , the axis AF having a different inclination in these positions.
  • the connecting portion 10 holds a portion of the inner surface of strip 3 elastically pressed against a portion of the surface of bottle 8 .
  • the axis AF has a given inclination or incidence angle AI with respect to axis AS.
  • the anchoring portion 2 has two side projections, designated by 2 A on its surface opposite to that in contact with tube 6 . These projections 2 A extend longitudinally along portion 2 through most part of the length thereof, defining a cavity 2 B.
  • the projections 2 A have the function to provide two separate supporting surfaces for the bottle 8 , in order to prevent lateral movements thereof when it is inserted within the device 1 and also in order to guide the bottle 8 in its movements when it is inserted into or withdrawn from the device 1 , due to the presence of cavity 2 B.
  • the bottle 8 is introduced from above into the strip 3 .
  • the direction of this introduction of the bottle 8 within the strip 3 (which direction corresponds substantially to axis AF) forms a given incidence angle AI with respect to axis AS.
  • the above mentioned urging force causes the connecting portion 10 to undergo an elastic deflection, which enables a movement of the annular strip 3 .
  • This movement is such that the axis AF becomes coincident with axis AS, when the lower end of the bottle 8 comes into abutment against the lower support 4 .
  • FIGS. 6, 7 and 8 an alternative embodiment of the invention is shown.
  • the annular strip 3 has a convex portion or projection 3 A, substantially diametrically opposite to the connecting portion 10 .
  • the progressive sliding downward movement of the bottle 8 in contact with projection 3 A and projections 2 A, causes an increasing urging action at the connecting portion 10 , thus determining a movement of the annular strip 3 with respect to the anchoring portion 2 . Therefore, when the lower end of the bottle 8 reaches the lower support 4 , the annular strip 3 is held in tension, so that the bottle is held in position and vibrations and lateral movements thereof are virtually prevented. In this position, as shown in FIG. 6, axes AF and AS are inclined relative to each other.
  • annular strip 3 may have a relatively constant thickness, also at its upper and lower edges, designated by 3 B and 3 C respectively.
  • FIG. 10 particularly shows how the strip 3 is shaped along its two edges 3 B and 3 C so as to have in cross section a profile with ends curved towards the inside of the housing for the bottle, i.e. towards the inside of the axial space defined by the annular strip 3 .
  • the edge 3 B and/or 3 C may be curved outwardly, for instance by an angle greater than 270°, to avoid potentially cutting projections.
  • the advantages of the invention can be obtained also in case the holding means of the bottle are formed differently from a single annular strip or wall, in particular in case they are of jaw-like type, i.e. comprising a pair of opposite curved blade elements.
  • the upper edge of the annular strip 3 can advantageously be made with a flared shape in order to make the insertion of the bottle 8 easier.
  • the lower supporting appendage 4 may have a curved edge, similar to what has been described and shown above with reference to the annular strip 3 .
  • the supporting portion 4 could be eliminated and its function accomplished by a part of the bicycle frame located below the fixing spot for the device 1 .
  • the device 1 according to the invention is applicable also for supporting containers or articles other than a bottle, it should be understood that the cross-section of strip 3 could have a different shape depending upon the article which is to be supported.

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ITTO20010214 ITTO20010214U1 (it) 2001-11-16 2001-11-16 ,,dispositivo porta-borraccia per biciclette,,.
IT2001TO001078A ITTO20011078A1 (it) 2001-11-16 2001-11-16 ,,dispositivo porta-borraccia per biciclette,,

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