WO2022168133A1 - Dispositif pliable permettant de transporter des vélos sur des véhicules automobiles - Google Patents

Dispositif pliable permettant de transporter des vélos sur des véhicules automobiles Download PDF

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WO2022168133A1
WO2022168133A1 PCT/IT2022/050006 IT2022050006W WO2022168133A1 WO 2022168133 A1 WO2022168133 A1 WO 2022168133A1 IT 2022050006 W IT2022050006 W IT 2022050006W WO 2022168133 A1 WO2022168133 A1 WO 2022168133A1
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frame
motor vehicles
locking element
foldable device
fixed structure
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Matteo Gemesio
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Aurilis Group Italia S.R.L.
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R9/00—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like
    • B60R9/06—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like at vehicle front or rear
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R13/00—Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
    • B60R13/10—Registration, licensing, or like devices
    • B60R13/105—Licence- or registration plates, provided with mounting means, e.g. frames, holders, retainers, brackets
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R9/00—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like
    • B60R9/08—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like specially adapted for sports gear
    • B60R9/10—Supplementary fittings on vehicle exterior for carrying loads, e.g. luggage, sports gear or the like specially adapted for sports gear for cycles

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  • the present invention refers to a folding device for transporting a load on motor vehicles , for example for transporting bicycles .
  • the invention refers to a device capable of being cantilevered on the rear of a vehicle , fixed to a towing hook connected to the vehicle .
  • EP-A1-2 985 185 discloses a device for transporting a load on motor vehicles according to the preamble of Claim 1 .
  • Obj ect of the present invention is solving the aforementioned prior art problems by providing a device for the transport of a load on motor vehicles of the type that can be cantilevered to a towing hook, able to be folded in order to obtain a device of smal l dimensions and easy to be transported and stored in the trunk of the car .
  • FIG . 1 shows a perspective view of a foldable device for transporting a load on motor vehicles according to the present invention in a first position of use ;
  • FIG . 2 shows a perspective view of a detail of a foldable device for transporting a load on motor vehicles according to the present invention in a first position of use ;
  • FIG . 3 shows a perspective view of a detail of a foldable device for transporting a load on motor vehicles according to the present invention in a second folded position
  • FIG . 4 shows a perspective view of a foldable device for transporting a load on motor vehicles according to the present invention in a second folded position .
  • the foldable device 10 for transporting a load on motor vehicles of the invention comprises a frame 12 comprising a fixed structure 22 that can be connected to the vehicle , for example by means of a towing hook, and at least one mobile structure 23 connected to the fixed structure 22 in a rotatable way to move into a position of use or in a folded position, and a load locking element 5 , removably connectable to the fixed structure of the frame in a first position and in a second position corresponding respectively to the position of use and the folded position of the mobile structure 23 .
  • the movable structure 23 of the frame 42 comprises two portions 33 that can be closed like a book by rotating with respect to the fixed structure 22 of the frame 42 around axes X longitudinal to the frame 42 , preferably to the fixed structure 22 , to bring them into the folded position, preferably substantially in the upright position; preferably, the mobile structure 23 further comprises a plurality of load securing devices 19 , preferably slidably mounted on the mobile structure 23 of the frame 42 .
  • the locking element 5 for example a tube 5 with a substantially inverted "U" shape , is configured to lock the load by means of a locking device and comprises first fastening means 12 , 13 and the frame 12 , preferably the fixed structure 22 of the frame , compri ses second 17 , 15 , and third fastening means 18 , 16 , said first , second and third fastening means being configured to removably fasten the locking element 5 to the frame 42 , preferably to the fixed structure of the frame 42 , in the position corresponding to the position of use or to the folded position of the mobile structure 23 .
  • the locking element 5 is in two positions substantially perpendicular to each other .
  • said first fastening means comprise a plate 12 and a knob 13 and said second and third fastening means each comprise a hole 17 , 18 , preferably threaded, said knob being configured to be screwed into said threaded holes obtained in the fixed structure of the frame , clamping on the plate of the locking element 5 to lock it in the first or second position, corresponding respectively to the position of use and to the folded position of the mobile structure 23 .
  • said second and third fixing means each comprise at least one opening 15 , 16 made in the fixed structure of the frame 42 and configured to interlock a portion of said plate .
  • the fixed structure 22 of the frame comprises a license plate holder 32 which can rotate with respect to the frame 42 around the axis X longitudinal to the frame to bring the license plate holder 32 from a first position of use , substantially hori zontal , to a second position, substantially vertical , when the movable structure 23 of the frame 42 is in the folded position .
  • said fixed structure 22 and/or said license plate holder 32 comprise locking means of a known type configured to lock said license plate holder in the first position of use or in the second position, substantially perpendicular to each other .
  • the position of the locking element 5 can be modi fied from a transverse position with respect to the fixed structure 22 , corresponding to the position of use of the mobile structure 23 , to a longitudinal position with respect to the f ixed structure 22 , corresponding to the folded position of the mobile structure 23 , or vice versa, by removing the locking element 5 from the position in which it is located and locking it m the other pos ition to the frame 42 , preferably to the fixed structure 22 of the frame , by means of the first , second or third fixing means .
  • the removable locking element 5 i s locked to the fixed structure 22 of the frame in a longitudinal position with respect to it
  • the two portions 33 of the mobile structure 23 of the frame are rotated so as to fold up like a book on the locking element by tightening it between the two portions , and preferably locked in a substantially vertical position
  • the license plate holder 32 is rotated into the second position and preferably locked in a substantially vertical position .
  • the two portions 33 of the mobile structure 23 of the frame are rotated so as to open, the removable locking element is locked to the fixed structure 22 of the frame in a transverse position with respect to it , the license plate holder 32 is rotated in the first position of use and preferably locked in a substantially hori zontal position .
  • the removable locking element 5 is locked to the fixed structure 22 of the frame by means of the first and second fastening means 12, 13, 17, 15; in the configuration of use of the device 10, the locking element 5 is locked to the fixed structure 22 of the frame by means of the first and third fastening means 12, 13, 18, 16.
  • the folding device 10 for transporting a load on motor vehicles of the invention allows obtaining a device which, in the folded position, has small dimensions, is convenient to transport using the locking element 5 as a handle and can be stored in the trunk, of a car .

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Dispositif pliable (10) permettant de transporter des vélos sur des véhicules automobiles, et comprenant : un cadre (12) comprenant une structure fixe (22) pouvant être reliée au véhicule et au moins une structure mobile (23) pour soutenir des roues de vélo, reliées à la structure fixe (22) de manière à pouvoir tourner pour se déplacer dans une position d'utilisation ou dans une position pliée, et un élément de verrouillage (5) du cadre de vélo, l'élément de verrouillage (5) du cadre de vélo pouvant être relié de manière amovible à la structure fixe du cadre dans une première position et dans une seconde position (15) correspondant respectivement à la position d'utilisation et à la position pliée de la structure mobile (23). Drawing_references_to_be_translated:
PCT/IT2022/050006 2021-02-02 2022-01-26 Dispositif pliable permettant de transporter des vélos sur des véhicules automobiles WO2022168133A1 (fr)

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DE29600485U1 (de) * 1996-01-12 1997-05-15 SMV-Metall GmbH, 49163 Bohmte Tragvorrichtung für einen heckseitigen Anbau an Kraftfahrzeugen
EP2664497A1 (fr) * 2012-05-18 2013-11-20 Thule Sweden AB Support de charge pour véhicule
EP2985185A1 (fr) 2014-08-12 2016-02-17 WESTFALIA - Automotive GmbH Porte-velo
EP3656610A1 (fr) * 2018-11-23 2020-05-27 Carman Enterprise Co., Ltd. Support de chargement à l'arrière

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE29600485U1 (de) * 1996-01-12 1997-05-15 SMV-Metall GmbH, 49163 Bohmte Tragvorrichtung für einen heckseitigen Anbau an Kraftfahrzeugen
EP2664497A1 (fr) * 2012-05-18 2013-11-20 Thule Sweden AB Support de charge pour véhicule
EP2985185A1 (fr) 2014-08-12 2016-02-17 WESTFALIA - Automotive GmbH Porte-velo
EP3656610A1 (fr) * 2018-11-23 2020-05-27 Carman Enterprise Co., Ltd. Support de chargement à l'arrière

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