Bicycle weather protection

Abstract

Bicycle weather protection, comprising a fastening device (1) designed for fixing the bicycle weather protection to a bicycle and a canopy frame (3) pivotably mounted on the fastening device (1) and covered with a flexible canopy material (2) with a frame (4) defining a height of the stretched bicycle weather protection, characterized in that an additional frame (5) defining a length of the stretched bicycle weather protection and belonging to the canopy frame (3) is pivotably mounted either on the fastening device (1) or on the fastening device-side end of the frame (4).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a bicycle weather protection according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] A bicycle weather protection of the type mentioned above is known from document WO 1992014642 A1 (see in particular there). Fig. 2) This bicycle weather protection consists of a fastening device designed to fix the bicycle weather protection to a bicycle and a canopy frame pivotably mounted on the fastening device and covered with a flexible canopy material, with a frame defining a height of the deployed bicycle weather protection.

[0003] The term "height" used here and throughout this text refers to the vertical dimension of the bicycle rain cover. Furthermore, and this also applies here and throughout this text, the rain cover naturally also has a width and a length, where "length" refers to its horizontal dimension parallel to the bicycle's longitudinal direction, and "width" refers to its horizontal dimension perpendicular to the bicycle's longitudinal direction.

[0004] The term "frame" used above is to be understood more broadly in relation to the solution according to the invention than it is described, for example, at https: / / de.wikipedia.org / w / index.php?title=Rahmen_(Bauwesen)&oldid=231758785; in the context of the present description, "frame" can also simply mean a tube shaped like an arch or a "U".

[0005] The invention is based on the objective of improving a bicycle weather protection system of the type described above. In particular, a more versatile bicycle weather protection system is to be created.

[0006] This problem is solved with a bicycle weather protection of the type mentioned at the outset by the features listed in the characterizing claim 1.

[0007] According to the invention, it is therefore provided that an additional frame, which defines a length of the stretched bicycle weather protection and belongs to the canopy frame, is pivotably mounted either on the fastening device or on the fastening device-side end of the frame.

[0008] In other words, the solution according to the invention is characterized by the fact that the length of the bicycle weather protection (definition of length: see above!) is not defined by an auxiliary frame attached to the end of the frame opposite the mounting device (compare the prior art mentioned above), but optionally by the additional frame pivotably mounted on the mounting device itself or by the additional frame pivotably mounted at the end of the frame near the mounting device. This design offers the advantage that the bicycle weather protection can be made considerably longer, since its fixation in the area of ​​the mounting device provides significantly greater stability than the comparatively unstable connection of the aforementioned auxiliary frame at the upper end of the frame.

[0009] Other advantageous developments of the bicycle weather protection according to the invention result from the dependent claims.

[0010] The bicycle weather protection according to the invention, including its advantageous further developments according to the dependent claims, is explained in more detail below with reference to the graphic representation of a preferred embodiment.

[0011] It shows schematically Fig. 1 a bicycle (more precisely: a longtail e-bike with rear luggage carrier with support and railing) with the bicycle weather protection according to the invention in riding position; Fig. 2 the bicycle according to Fig. 1 with the bicycle weather cover in the open position; Fig. 3 the bicycle according to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 with the bicycle weather cover in the non-use position; and Fig. 4 the bicycle according to Fig. 1 to 3 with the bicycle weather protection in special position.

[0012] The one in the Fig. The bicycle weather protection shown in Figures 1 to 4 consists, in a known manner, of a fastening device 1 designed for fixing the bicycle weather protection to a bicycle and a canopy frame 3 pivotably mounted on the fastening device 1 and covered with a flexible canopy material 2, with a frame 4 defining the height of the deployed bicycle weather protection. This frame 4 is preferably connected to the fastening device 1 via two pivot points.

[0013] Essential to the bicycle weather protection according to the invention is that an additional frame 5, which defines the length of the extended bicycle weather protection and belongs to the canopy frame 3, is pivotably mounted either on the mounting device 1 or on the mounting device-side end of the frame 4. This will be explained in more detail below. This additional frame 5 is preferably connected to the mounting device 1 or to the frame 4 via two pivot points. Furthermore, it is preferably provided that either the frame 4 and / or the additional frame 5 can be fixed in its respective pivot position. It is also preferably provided that the mounting device 1 is made of plastic.

[0014] In a broader sense, a bicycle with the bicycle weather protection according to the invention is also claimed, preferably a two-wheeled bicycle, preferably with a luggage rack, and particularly preferably with a rear luggage rack, especially a so-called longtail e-bike with a long rear luggage rack. Since this luggage rack can also be used to transport persons as needed, it could alternatively be called a "passenger carrier". The aforementioned railing serves optionally for passengers to hold onto or for securing luggage.

[0015] In more detail, as shown in the figures, it is preferably provided that the bicycle has a rider's saddle 7 and a luggage rack with either a seat or a loading platform 6, and that the mounting device 1 – in order to achieve the lowest possible center of gravity – is optionally arranged on the luggage rack side of the rider's saddle 7, between the rider's saddle 7 and the luggage rack, or on the rider's saddle side of the luggage rack. It is particularly preferred that the bicycle weather protection is designed for attachment to, and secured on, a luggage rack, preferably a rear luggage rack of a bicycle, preferably a two-wheeled bicycle.

[0016] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the fastening device 1 optionally forms a pivot axis 4.1 for the frame 4 and / or an additional pivot axis 5.1 for the additional frame.

[0017] Alternatively, it can also be provided, although this is not shown in the figures, that if the additional frame 5 is pivotably arranged on the frame 4, an additional axis of rotation of the additional frame 5 is arranged no further than 15 cm, preferably no further than 10 cm, and particularly preferably no further than 5 cm, away from a pivot axis 4.1 of the frame 4 on the fastening device side.

[0018] To ensure sufficient stability of the convertible top frame 3, it is particularly preferred that either the frame 4 and / or the additional frame 5 is / are formed in one piece, particularly as a U-shaped tube. Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that either the frame 4 and / or the additional frame 5 is made of metal.

[0019] To ensure that the canopy frame 3 can be easily folded in and out, it is further provided that the flexible canopy material 2 is made of a textile. Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the flexible canopy material 2 is water-repellent, preferably waterproof.

[0020] Furthermore, it is generally particularly preferred that the axis of rotation 4.1 and the additional axis of rotation 5.1 are parallel to each other, preferably overlapping. It is also preferred that the axis of rotation 4.1 and the additional axis of rotation 5.1 are horizontally oriented. Additionally, it is preferred that the axis of rotation 4.1 and / or the additional axis of rotation 5.1 is / are optionally arranged transversely to the forward direction of travel of the bicycle.

[0021] To offer good protection from rain or sun, with reference to Fig. 1. It is particularly preferably provided that, in a riding position, the frame 4 is arranged vertically in its main direction of extension and the auxiliary frame 5 is arranged obliquely in its main direction of extension (thus neither vertically nor horizontally, preferably between 30° and 60° to a horizontal, particularly preferably at 45° to the horizontal). It is further provided that, in the riding position and viewed in the forward direction of travel of the bicycle, the frame 4 is arranged (at least) largely, preferably completely, in front of the auxiliary frame 5. The canopy material hangs as shown. Fig. 1 visible, from the additional frame 5 simply downwards and forms a soft edge at the bottom.

[0022] To provide good access to the loading area or entry to the seating area, it is further noted with reference to Fig. 2 It is particularly preferably provided that in an open position both the frame 4 in its main extension direction and the additional frame 5 are arranged vertically extended in its main extension direction.

[0023] To minimize air resistance, it is further noted that Fig. 3 It is particularly preferably provided that in a non-use position both the frame 4 in its main extension direction and the additional frame 5 are arranged horizontally extended in its main extension direction.

[0024] In order to also be able to transport a tall person safely under the bicycle weather protection, it is also necessary, with reference to Fig. 4 particularly preferably provided that in a special position the additional frame 5 is arranged to extend more vertically in its main extension direction than in the driving position, but still obliquely.

[0025] As already stated, it is preferably provided that the convertible top frame 3 is optionally connected with a seat, preferably for a passenger, and / or a loading area 6.

[0026] Again with reference to Fig. 1 and Fig. 3 is particularly preferably provided that the convertible top frame 3 is optionally designed to cover the seat and / or the loading area 6 at least partially, preferably completely, either in the driving position or in the non-use position.

[0027] Furthermore, with reference to Fig. 2 It is particularly preferably provided that the convertible top frame 3 in the open position is optionally designed to largely release the seat and / or the loading area 6.

[0028] Finally, with reference to Fig.4 It is particularly preferably provided that the convertible top frame 3 is designed in a special position to at least partially release the seat and / or the loading area 6. Reference symbol list 1 fastening device 2 Convertible top material 3 Convertible top frame 4 frames 4.1 Axis of rotation 5 additional frames 5.1 Additional rotary axis 6 seats or cargo area 7 driver's saddle QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] WO 1992014642 A1

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