WO1985001711A1 - Bicyclette pliable et conteneur combines - Google Patents

Bicyclette pliable et conteneur combines Download PDF

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WO1985001711A1
WO1985001711A1 PCT/AU1984/000202 AU8400202W WO8501711A1 WO 1985001711 A1 WO1985001711 A1 WO 1985001711A1 AU 8400202 W AU8400202 W AU 8400202W WO 8501711 A1 WO8501711 A1 WO 8501711A1
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foldable bicycle
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Eric Giles Miller
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K15/00—Collapsible or foldable cycles
    • B62K15/006—Collapsible or foldable cycles the frame being foldable
    • B62K15/008—Collapsible or foldable cycles the frame being foldable foldable about 2 or more axes

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  • This invention fulfils the requirement to have internal storage space when in use, and portability and stowability when not in use .
  • the bicycle may be pedal-driven, motor-driven or a combination (mo-ped).
  • Figure 1 is a side view of the complete invention in the stowed configuration.
  • Figure 2 is a side view of the frame in the stowed configuration.
  • Figure 3 is a side view of the complete invention in the deployed configuration.
  • Figure 4 is a side view of the frame in the deployed configuration.
  • Figure 5 is a rear view of the frame in the deployed configuration.
  • Figures 6 and 7 are sectional views of alternative pedal configurations.
  • Figure 8 is a sectional plan view of the complete invention in the stowed configuration.
  • the main frame is fixed to the rear axle 9 in conventional manner, but diverges thence to meet the side walls 102 of a container or case 100, hereinafter called the case and, where appropriate, following those walls.
  • the case 100 is shaped to separate the contents from the mechanism.
  • the steering column 40 is housed in a conventional steering head 4 attached to cross-members of the frame 1, and rotates freely through 360 degrees.
  • the front fork 41 supports two arms 42 at points 43 on lugs 44.
  • the arms 42 support the front axle 3 at their lower ends, and may swing about points 43 to allow the front wheel 31 to be stowed within the case 100.
  • the arms 42 are located between lugs 46 on fork 41 and locked by pins 47 or alternatively by collars 471 .
  • the steering assembly is reversed for stowing.
  • the fork 41 also supports fairings 70, 71, which form the lower forward part of the case when the front wheel is stowed.
  • the seat 21 is supported by a telescopic vertical post 22, 23 fixed to a lateral sleeve 24 surrounding a tube 241 joining the sides of frame 1.
  • the post 22 is braced by fixed lateral stays 242 and by a collapsible longitudinal stay 25, 26, hinged at axis 30 to form a geometric lock when the stay is under compression.
  • another stay 27. 28 With upward opening geometric lock, holds axis 30 in a fixed position.
  • the lower stay 26 is attached and braced to sleeve 263 surrounding lateral tube 261 joining the sides of frame 1. / ⁇ R
  • the upper steering column 48 is hinged at axis 49 so that it folds rearward for stowing after first reversing the complete
  • the handlebars 51, 52 break at the centre and are hinged at axes 53, 54 to lie flat beside the steering column 48. In doing so they engage hooks 55, 56 on sleeve 24 of the seat support, which must be in the stowd position for this engagement. When in this position, the steering is locked in the reversed position, and the complete device may be lifted by handle 50.
  • the handlebars 51, 52 are locked in the deployed position by a pin or bolt 59 fitted through a hole in mounting plates 57, 58.
  • the upper seat post 23 slides within the lower post 22 for height adjustment and stowing, and is clamped by clamp 36.
  • the seat 21 is mounted and clamped at the top of post 23 on a lateral axis 38 to allow the seat to fold forward and downwards for stowing.
  • Clamps 36 and 39 are fitted with quick-release handles 37 and 391.
  • the pedal shaft assembly 10 is supported by bearings 6 at each side of frame 1, between the chain wheel 7 and the pedals 8, thus allowing the chain wheel 7 to overlap the rear wheel 91 for compactness and to allow a high gear ratio.
  • This layout differs from conventional bicycles, in which the bearings are mounted inboard of the chain wheel, and the chain must cross the rear fork, making an overlap difficult to achieve.
  • the chain wheel 7 is attached to shaft 10 which may take one or two forms. In the former, the shaft is a square sleeve 103 supported at each end by bearings 6, and having its end flush with the outer surface 102 of the case 100.
  • a removable square shaft 111 fits within the sleeve 103 and is attached at each end to pedal cranks 81, 82.
  • One pedal crank 82 may be permanently fixed to shaft 111, while the other crank 81 is attached by conventional means, to enable shaft 111 and cranks 81, 82 to be removed for stowage.
  • the shaft 101 is supported by bearings 601 which are mounted inset from the surface 102 of the case 100, so that the ends of the shaft 101 do not protrude from the surface of the case.
  • the ends of the shaft 101 are shaped to take the standard screw-on pedal cranks 801, 802.
  • the hubs of these cranks must extend sufficiently to allow unimped rotation of the cranks.
  • the main case 1 is moulded to form integral wheel bays and mudguards, chain guard, and crankshaft guard. In the case of the rear wheel, the wheel bay is large enough to permit unimpeded wheel rotation, while the front wheel bay is a close fit around the wheel, as it is only used for stowing the wheel.
  • the lid of the case is split longitudinally at the centre, and hinged at each side. Apertures in the lid permit the extension of the steering column, seat support, or carrying handle as required. The lid is held in the closed position by conventional latches, joining the two halves.
  • the lower rear portion of the case is formed as a jacket 60 which fits over the fixed case 100, and is hinged at the forward end by bolts 61. It slides over the case 100 to cover or expose
  • the rearmost slot 64 and its matching slot 65 in case 100 are configured to latch the jacket in the up or down position by sliding fastener 63 into the angled portion of the slot.

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Abstract

Bicyclette pliable dans laquelle le cadre principal renferme un espace de stockage, combiné avec un boîtier qui renferme la totalité de la bicyclette lorsque celle-ci est repliée. Le boîtier comprend des volets solidaires qui séparent le contenu du mécanisme, permettant de transporter des objets dans le boîtier sans les endommager. Lorsque le montant de la selle est replié dans le boîtier, il expose des crochets qui retiennent l'assemblage de guidon replié et permettent le transport à l'aide d'une poignée fixée sur la colonne de direction. Le boîtier inférieur arrière a une forme de chemise qui glisse sur la partie fixe du boîtier pour exposer ou couvrir la roue arrière, et est retenu et verrouillé par des organes de serrage coulissant dans des fentes. Des carénages fixés sur la fourche avant complètent le profil du boîtier. La roue à chaîne recouvre partiellement la roue arrière pour permettre d'obtenir un rapport d'engrenage élevé dans un espace compact.
PCT/AU1984/000202 1983-10-12 1984-10-12 Bicyclette pliable et conteneur combines WO1985001711A1 (fr)

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FR2586000A1 (fr) * 1985-08-06 1987-02-13 Gallee Bernard Dispositif de dissimulation d'un velo pliant a l'interieur d'une valise
GB2232131A (en) * 1989-04-04 1990-12-05 Lau Tin Loi A foldable bicycle
WO1999043538A1 (fr) 1998-02-28 1999-09-02 Skoot International Limited Vehicule pliant a deux roues
WO2002016194A1 (fr) 2000-08-24 2002-02-28 Miksik Pavel P Fourche unilaterale suspendue destinee a une roue avant de bicyclette
FR2827829A1 (fr) * 2001-07-24 2003-01-31 Edmond Jacques Gandrillon Bicyclette pliante
GB2401590A (en) * 2003-05-16 2004-11-17 Atb Sales Ltd Folding bicycle
EP1975053A2 (fr) * 2002-04-15 2008-10-01 Studio Moderna SA Bicyclette pliable
CN102152831A (zh) * 2011-04-08 2011-08-17 耿直 三轮电动车的折叠使用方法及三轮折叠电动车
ITFI20100180A1 (it) * 2010-08-24 2012-02-24 Pierangelo Ferrati Bicicletta elettrica compattabile per arretramento della ruota anteriore e ribaltamento del manubrio e del sedile.
WO2012110836A1 (fr) 2011-02-16 2012-08-23 Moveo Zrt. Véhicule à deux roues pliable
CN104340315A (zh) * 2013-08-01 2015-02-11 福特全球技术公司 可折叠的自行车
EP3335972A4 (fr) * 2015-08-13 2018-08-29 Beijing Onemile Technology Co., Ltd Véhicule électrique pliable et châssis repliable

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FR656529A (fr) * 1927-11-12 1929-05-08 Bicyclette démontable
FR883836A (fr) * 1941-01-06 1943-07-20 Constructions Aeronautiques Sudest Perfectionnements aux bicyclettes pliantes pour en faciliter le transport
DE802133C (de) * 1949-06-30 1951-02-05 Karl Alois Von C Chlingensperg Fahrrad
FR1064076A (fr) * 1952-10-03 1954-05-11 Véhicule à moteur à deux roues du type scooter
GB790673A (en) * 1955-04-21 1958-02-12 Rosario Di Blasi Folding frame for motorcycles, motorscooters and the like
US2839146A (en) * 1957-04-19 1958-06-17 Bouffort Victor Albert Knockdown motor vehicle of scooter type
US2910130A (en) * 1957-04-22 1959-10-27 Erwin D Schlaphoff Foldable motor scooter
US3001599A (en) * 1959-06-25 1961-09-26 James B Fryar Collapsible motor scooter
GB952887A (en) * 1959-12-29 1964-03-18 Valerca Ets Two-wheeled motor vehicle of the scooter type
GB952888A (en) * 1959-12-29 1964-03-18 Valerca Ets Two-wheel motor vehicle
CH449445A (de) * 1966-08-18 1967-12-31 Dietrich Adolf Zusammenklappbares Fahrrad
FR2225328A1 (en) * 1973-04-10 1974-11-08 Buron Michel Folding bicycle with protective cover - both wheel units swing into covers and covers fold together
US4094374A (en) * 1974-08-26 1978-06-13 Herbert Adams Two wheeled electrically powered vehicle
DE3112768A1 (de) * 1981-03-31 1982-10-07 Axel 4150 Krefeld Schneider Klappbares fahrrad

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FR656529A (fr) * 1927-11-12 1929-05-08 Bicyclette démontable
FR883836A (fr) * 1941-01-06 1943-07-20 Constructions Aeronautiques Sudest Perfectionnements aux bicyclettes pliantes pour en faciliter le transport
DE802133C (de) * 1949-06-30 1951-02-05 Karl Alois Von C Chlingensperg Fahrrad
FR1064076A (fr) * 1952-10-03 1954-05-11 Véhicule à moteur à deux roues du type scooter
GB790673A (en) * 1955-04-21 1958-02-12 Rosario Di Blasi Folding frame for motorcycles, motorscooters and the like
US2839146A (en) * 1957-04-19 1958-06-17 Bouffort Victor Albert Knockdown motor vehicle of scooter type
US2910130A (en) * 1957-04-22 1959-10-27 Erwin D Schlaphoff Foldable motor scooter
US3001599A (en) * 1959-06-25 1961-09-26 James B Fryar Collapsible motor scooter
GB952887A (en) * 1959-12-29 1964-03-18 Valerca Ets Two-wheeled motor vehicle of the scooter type
GB952888A (en) * 1959-12-29 1964-03-18 Valerca Ets Two-wheel motor vehicle
CH449445A (de) * 1966-08-18 1967-12-31 Dietrich Adolf Zusammenklappbares Fahrrad
FR2225328A1 (en) * 1973-04-10 1974-11-08 Buron Michel Folding bicycle with protective cover - both wheel units swing into covers and covers fold together
US4094374A (en) * 1974-08-26 1978-06-13 Herbert Adams Two wheeled electrically powered vehicle
DE3112768A1 (de) * 1981-03-31 1982-10-07 Axel 4150 Krefeld Schneider Klappbares fahrrad

Cited By (15)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
FR2586000A1 (fr) * 1985-08-06 1987-02-13 Gallee Bernard Dispositif de dissimulation d'un velo pliant a l'interieur d'une valise
GB2232131A (en) * 1989-04-04 1990-12-05 Lau Tin Loi A foldable bicycle
GB2232131B (en) * 1989-04-04 1993-05-12 Lau Tin Loi A foldable bicycle
WO1999043538A1 (fr) 1998-02-28 1999-09-02 Skoot International Limited Vehicule pliant a deux roues
US6273442B1 (en) * 1998-02-28 2001-08-14 Skoot International Limited Folding two wheeled vehicle
WO2002016194A1 (fr) 2000-08-24 2002-02-28 Miksik Pavel P Fourche unilaterale suspendue destinee a une roue avant de bicyclette
FR2827829A1 (fr) * 2001-07-24 2003-01-31 Edmond Jacques Gandrillon Bicyclette pliante
EP1975053A2 (fr) * 2002-04-15 2008-10-01 Studio Moderna SA Bicyclette pliable
GB2401590A (en) * 2003-05-16 2004-11-17 Atb Sales Ltd Folding bicycle
GB2401590B (en) * 2003-05-16 2005-03-30 Atb Sales Ltd Folding bicycle
ITFI20100180A1 (it) * 2010-08-24 2012-02-24 Pierangelo Ferrati Bicicletta elettrica compattabile per arretramento della ruota anteriore e ribaltamento del manubrio e del sedile.
WO2012110836A1 (fr) 2011-02-16 2012-08-23 Moveo Zrt. Véhicule à deux roues pliable
CN102152831A (zh) * 2011-04-08 2011-08-17 耿直 三轮电动车的折叠使用方法及三轮折叠电动车
CN104340315A (zh) * 2013-08-01 2015-02-11 福特全球技术公司 可折叠的自行车
EP3335972A4 (fr) * 2015-08-13 2018-08-29 Beijing Onemile Technology Co., Ltd Véhicule électrique pliable et châssis repliable

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