Bicycle wall mount

Abstract

The invention provides a bicycle wall hanging rack. It solves the existing technical problems. The bicycle wall hanging rack comprises a hook and a fixing seat, one end of the hook is a hook-shaped part, the other end is a rotating end, the rotating end of the hook is axially positioned and connected with the fixing seat in circumferential rotation, characterized in that the rotating limiting structure for preventing the hook from continuing to rotate after the hook rotates a set angle relative to the fixing seat is arranged between the hook and the fixing seat, and the elastic reset structure for rotating the hook to the initial position when the hook is in the empty load state is arranged between the hook and the fixing seat. The invention has the advantages of automatic swinging by using the gravity of the bicycle and limiting after swinging to avoid collision with the wall.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of mechanical technology, and relates to suspension mechanisms, and more particularly to a bicycle wall mount. Background Technology

[0002] Bicycles are a popular mode of transportation in modern society, offering convenience, energy efficiency, environmental friendliness, and opportunities for exercise and leisure. However, for higher-end bicycles, to maintain aesthetics and prevent scratches or damage to the frame, most owners don't install support brackets directly on the frame. Therefore, when storing the bicycle, it must be leaned against a wall, placed flat on the ground, or supported by a separate parking rack. Other types of bicycles, to save space, also require hanging storage. To facilitate storage, wall-mounted bicycle racks have emerged, typically using a hook to attach the wheel to the wall. However, existing swing-type wall-mounted bicycle racks suffer from poor stability; after being hooked, the bicycle tends to swing uncontrollably, causing it to hit the wall, resulting in wall damage and contamination, as well as damage to the bicycle itself.

[0003] To address this issue, people have conducted research and exploration in long-term production and daily life practices. For example, a Chinese invention patent discloses a multifunctional wall mount [application number: 201920183806.7]. This invention patent includes a fixing base with a fixing piece for fixing to the wall surface; a support base with a support surface on one side and two rotating blocks; a hook base with a fixing end and a hook end; and a locking assembly including a control piece with a pivot section and an operating section, and the operating section has a locking block protruding therefrom, which can engage with one of the two rotating blocks, and the other of the two rotating blocks is fixedly positioned with the fixing end of the hook base.

[0004] The above solution improves some of the problems of the existing technology to a certain extent. However, the solution still has at least the following drawbacks: after suspension, the bicycle needs to be manually pushed to swing close to the wall, which makes it easy to touch the wall. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the above-mentioned problems by providing a bicycle wall mount that can automatically swing using the weight of the bicycle and can be limited after swinging to avoid collision with the wall.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: This bicycle wall mount includes a hook and a fixed seat. One end of the hook is a hook-shaped part, and the other end is a rotating end. The rotating end of the hook is axially positioned and circumferentially connected to the fixed seat. The feature is that a rotation limiting structure is provided between the hook and the fixed seat to prevent the hook from continuing to rotate after rotating at a set angle relative to the fixed seat. An elastic reset structure is also provided between the hook and the fixed seat to allow the hook to rotate to its initial position when the hook is in an unloaded state.

[0007] When the hook loads a bicycle, the bicycle's center of gravity shifts off the hook's rotation center line, and the bicycle exerts an outward tilting force on the hook, causing the hook to rotate relative to the fixed seat using its own weight. Once the hook reaches a set angle, a rotation limit structure prevents further rotation. When the bicycle detaches from the hook, an elastic reset structure returns the hook to its initial position. The initial position in this application generally refers to the hook's hook-shaped portion being located in front of the fixed seat, preferably directly in front of the fixed seat. The set angle in this application generally refers to the bicycle rotating from a position away from the wall to a position close to the wall. Preferably, when the bicycle is in the position close to the wall, no part of the bicycle contacts the wall to avoid damage to the wall.

[0008] In the above-mentioned bicycle wall mount, the fixing seat includes a fixing plate and a first side plate located on one side of the fixing plate. The rotating end of the hook is rod-shaped and arranged parallel to the length direction of the fixing plate. The rotating end of the hook is rotatably connected to the first side plate.

[0009] In the above-mentioned bicycle wall mount, a second side plate is provided on the other side of the fixing plate, and the first side plate and the second side plate are arranged opposite to each other, so that the fixing plate, the first side plate and the second side plate form a receiving groove.

[0010] In the aforementioned bicycle wall mount, the upper and lower ends of the first side plate are respectively provided with an upper mounting plate and a lower mounting plate, and the two ends of the rotating end are rotatably connected to the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate, respectively.

[0011] In the aforementioned bicycle wall mount, the hook-shaped part is connected to the upper end of the rotating end, and the rotation limiting structure is disposed between the lower end of the rotating end and the lower mounting plate.

[0012] In the above-mentioned bicycle wall mount, the fixing plate, the first side plate, the second side plate, the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate are integrally bent from sheet materials; the first side plate and the second side plate extend outward at an angle.

[0013] In the above-mentioned bicycle wall mount, the rotation limiting structure includes a first limiting part provided at the rotating end and a second limiting part provided on the lower mounting plate. The first limiting part is provided on the limiting plate, and the limiting plate is also provided with a long strip extending towards the fixing plate. The side of the long strip away from the fixing plate has an arc-shaped clamping concave surface.

[0014] In the above-mentioned bicycle wall mount, the limiting plate is located at the lower end of the rotating end and below the lower mounting plate, and the limiting plate is fixed to the lower end of the rotating end by fastening screws.

[0015] In the aforementioned bicycle wall mount, the elastic reset structure includes a torsion spring, which is sleeved on the rotating end. One end of the torsion spring is connected to the rotating end, and the other end is connected to the upper mounting plate.

[0016] In the above-mentioned bicycle wall mount, a protective cover is provided between the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate. The protective cover is fixed to the first side plate, and the elastic reset structure is encapsulated inside the protective cover. The upper end of the rotating end passes through the upper mounting plate and an upper bearing is provided between the two. The lower end of the rotating end passes through the lower mounting plate and a lower bearing is provided between the two.

[0017] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this bicycle wall mount are:

[0018] 1. It can use the weight of the bicycle to achieve automatic swinging and can achieve a limit stop after swinging;

[0019] 2. The rotation limit structure can limit the rotation angle of the hook-shaped part, so that when the bicycle is close to the wall, no part of the bicycle will come into contact with the wall, so as to avoid damage to the wall.

[0020] 3. The elastic reset structure not only facilitates the faster reset of the hook part after the wheel disengages from the hook part, but also better clamps the inner edge of the wheel when the hook part hooks onto the inner edge of the wheel.

[0021] 4. The combination of the hook-shaped part and the elongated body can create a clamping effect between the inner and outer edges of the bicycle wheel, thereby improving the stability of the wheel after clamping. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the protective cover after it is separated from the main body provided by the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the protective cover provided by the present invention after disassembly, viewed from bottom to top.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the protective cover provided by the present invention after disassembly, viewed from top to bottom.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the overall assembly provided by the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the movement of the hook-shaped part and the elongated body from a rear-view perspective after suspension, provided by the present invention.

[0027] In the figure, hook 1, fixed seat 2, hook-shaped part 3, rotating end 4, rotation limiting structure 5, elastic reset structure 6, fixing plate 7, first side plate 8, second side plate 9, receiving groove 10, upper mounting plate 11, lower mounting plate 12, first limiting part 13, second limiting part 14, limiting plate 15, long strip 16, protective cover 17, upper bearing 18, lower bearing 19, fastening screw 20, torsion spring 21, clamping concave surface 22. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0029] like Figure 1-5 As shown, this bicycle wall mount includes a hook 1 and a mounting base 2. One end of the hook 1 is a hook-shaped part 3, and the other end is a rotating end 4. The rotating end 4 of the hook 1 is axially positioned and circumferentially connected to the mounting base 2. The feature is that a rotation limiting structure 5 is provided between the hook 1 and the mounting base 2 to prevent the hook 1 from continuing to rotate after rotating the hook 1 relative to the mounting base 2 by a set angle. An elastic reset structure 6 is also provided between the hook 1 and the mounting base 2 to allow the hook 1 to rotate to the initial position when the hook 1 is in an unloaded state.

[0030] When the bicycle is loaded onto the hook 1, the bicycle's center of gravity deviates from the rotation center line of the hook 1, and the bicycle exerts an outward tilting force on the hook 1, causing the hook 1 to rotate relative to the fixed seat 2. When the rotation reaches a set angle, the rotation limiting structure 5 prevents the hook 1 from continuing to rotate. When the bicycle disengages from the hook 1, the elastic reset structure 6 causes the hook 1 to return to its initial position. The initial position in this application generally refers to the hook-shaped portion 3 of the hook 1 being located in front of the fixed seat 2, preferably directly in front of the fixed seat 2. The set angle in this application generally refers to the bicycle rotating from a position away from the wall to a position close to the wall. Preferably, when the bicycle is in the position close to the wall, no part of the bicycle contacts the wall to avoid damage to the wall. Furthermore, to prevent the rotation limiting structure 5 from hard impact during limiting, a buffer structure can be provided on the rotation limiting structure 5.

[0031] In this embodiment, the fixing base 2 includes a fixing plate 7 and a first side plate 8 located on one side of the fixing plate 7. The rotating end 4 of the hook 1 is rod-shaped and arranged parallel to the length direction of the fixing plate 7. The rotating end 4 of the hook 1 is rotatably connected to the first side plate 8. A second side plate 9 is provided on the other side of the fixing plate 7. The first side plate 8 and the second side plate 9 are arranged opposite to each other, thereby forming a receiving groove 10 with the fixing plate 7, the first side plate 8, and the second side plate 9. When the bicycle wheel is engaged on the hook-shaped part 3, at least part of the bottom of the wheel is located in the receiving groove 10, and the outer edge of the wheel abuts against the fixing plate 7. The first side plate 8 and the second side plate 9 can block the two sides of the wheel to prevent the side of the wheel from coming off the fixing plate 7 and contacting the wall when suspended, thus playing a certain positioning role.

[0032] Furthermore, the upper and lower ends of the first side plate 8 are respectively provided with an upper mounting plate 11 and a lower mounting plate 12. The two ends of the rotating end 4 are rotatably connected to the upper mounting plate 11 and the lower mounting plate 12 respectively. The upper and lower mounting plates are used for mounting and axial positioning of the rotating end, ensuring that the rotating end is always parallel to the fixed plate. The hook-shaped part 3 is located above, and the rotating end 4 is located below, with a bend forming between the hook-shaped part 3 and the rotating end 4. This bend is located above the upper mounting plate 11 to provide axial limiting relative to the upper mounting plate 11. When the rotating end 4 moves axially downward relative to the upper mounting plate 11 and the lower mounting plate 12, the bend can provide auxiliary limiting to prevent the hook 1 from detaching from the upper mounting plate 11, thus improving the reliability of use.

[0033] Furthermore, the hook-shaped part 3 is connected to the upper end of the rotating end 4, and the rotation limiting structure 5 is set between the lower end of the rotating end 4 and the lower mounting plate 12. The fixing plate 7, the first side plate 8, the second side plate 9, the upper mounting plate 11 and the lower mounting plate 12 are integrally bent from sheet materials. The first side plate 8 and the second side plate 9 extend outwards at an angle. The outward angle of the first side plate 8 and the second side plate 9 can make the opening of the receiving groove 10 larger, which makes it easier for the wheel to be placed into the receiving groove 10.

[0034] Specifically, the rotation limiting structure 5 includes a first limiting part 13 disposed on the rotating end 4 and a second limiting part 14 disposed on the lower mounting plate 12. The first limiting part 13 is disposed on a limiting plate 15, and the limiting plate 15 also has an elongated strip 16 extending towards the fixing plate 7. The side of the elongated strip 16 away from the fixing plate 7 has an arc-shaped clamping concave surface 22. The limiting plate 15 is disposed at the lower end of the rotating end 4 and located below the lower mounting plate 12. The limiting plate 15 is fixed to the lower end of the rotating end 4 by fastening screws 20. The buffer structure on the rotation limiting structure 5 includes a buffer pad disposed on the second limiting part 14 and / or the first limiting part 13. The buffer pad can be made of an elastic material such as rubber.

[0035] When the inner edge of the wheel is engaged with the hook-shaped part 3, the wheel drags the hook-shaped part 3 outward, the rotating end begins to rotate and the limiting plate 15 rotates synchronously with the rotating end until the first limiting part 13 on the limiting plate 15 abuts against the second limiting part 14 on the lower mounting plate 12. At this time, the wheel is fixed. The first limiting part 13 and the second limiting part 14 can limit the swing angle of the hook-shaped part 3, thereby preventing the hook-shaped part 3 from swinging outward excessively after the wheel is fixed, which would cause the wheel to touch the wall. After the hook-shaped part 3 is engaged with the inner edge of the wheel, the elongated body 16 here will also swing outward with the rotation of the limiting plate 15. The clamping concave surface 22 on the elongated body 16 can abut against the outer edge of the wheel after swinging. The cooperation between the hook-shaped part 3 and the clamping concave surface 22 can form a clamping effect between the inner and outer edges of the wheel, thereby improving the stability of the wheel after clamping.

[0036] Furthermore, the outer end of the elongated body 16 extends inclined towards the fixed seat 2, and when the hook-shaped part 3 is in an unloaded state, the outer end of the elongated body 16 rests against the wall. Therefore, when unloaded, a certain suspension space is maintained between the hook-shaped part 3 and the fixed seat 2 to prevent the hook-shaped part 3 from overturning inward and affecting the tire suspension efficiency, thus playing a role in rotational limiting when unloaded. After suspension, due to the vehicle's own weight, the elongated body 16 and the hook-shaped part 3 will simultaneously flip outward to clamp the wheel.

[0037] In this embodiment, the elastic reset structure 6 includes a torsion spring 21, which is sleeved on the rotating end 4. One end of the torsion spring 21 is connected to the rotating end 4, and the other end is connected to the upper mounting plate 11.

[0038] The torsion spring 21 here allows the hook-shaped part 3 to tend to move toward the fixed plate 7. On the one hand, it makes it easier for the hook-shaped part 3 to return to its original position more quickly after the wheel is disengaged from the hook-shaped part 3. On the other hand, when the hook-shaped part 3 hooks onto the inner edge of the wheel, it can better clamp the inner edge of the wheel.

[0039] In addition, a protective cover 17 is provided between the upper mounting plate 11 and the lower mounting plate 12. The protective cover 17 is fixed on the first side plate 8, and the elastic reset structure 6 is encapsulated in the protective cover 17. The upper end of the rotating end 4 passes through the upper mounting plate 11 and an upper bearing 18 is provided between the two. The lower end of the rotating end 4 passes through the lower mounting plate 12 and a lower bearing 19 is provided between the two. The lower bearing 19 and the upper bearing 18 are used to improve the smoothness of the rotation of the rotating end 4 and reduce the friction between the rotating end 4 and the upper mounting plate 11 and the lower mounting plate 12 during the rotation process.

[0040] The working principle of this invention is as follows: When the bicycle wheel is placed into the receiving groove 10 and the hook-shaped part is locked in the inner edge of the wheel, the torsion spring 21 enables the hook-shaped part 3 to have a tendency to move towards the fixing plate 7, thereby clamping the inner edge of the wheel. After clamping, the hook-shaped part 3 is forced to swing outward, and the elongated body 16 will swing outward synchronously with the rotation of the limiting plate 15. After swinging, the clamping concave surface 22 on the elongated body 16 can abut against the outer edge of the wheel, further improving the stability of clamping, preventing the wheel from shaking, and effectively preventing the bicycle from touching the wall at any part after clamping.

[0041] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the invention. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of the invention or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.

[0042] Although this document frequently uses terms such as hook 1, fixing seat 2, hook-shaped part 3, rotating end 4, rotation limiting structure 5, elastic reset structure 6, fixing plate 7, first side plate 8, second side plate 9, receiving groove 10, upper mounting plate 11, lower mounting plate 12, first limiting part 13, second limiting part 14, limiting plate 15, elongated body 16, protective cover 17, upper bearing 18, lower bearing 19, fastening screw 20, torsion spring 21, clamping concave surface 22, etc., the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. The use of these terms is merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of the invention; interpreting them as any additional limitation would contradict the spirit of the invention.

Claims

1. A bicycle wall mount, comprising a hook (1) and a mounting base (2), wherein one end of the hook (1) is a hook-shaped portion (3) and the other end is a rotating end (4), and the rotating end (4) of the hook (1) is axially positioned and circumferentially connected to the mounting base (2), characterized in that, A rotation limit structure (5) is provided between the hook (1) and the fixed seat (2) to prevent the hook (1) from continuing to rotate after the hook (1) rotates a set angle relative to the fixed seat (2). An elastic reset structure (6) is also provided between the hook (1) and the fixed seat (2) to allow the hook (1) to rotate to the initial position when the hook (1) is in an unloaded state. The fixed base (2) includes a fixed plate (7) and a first side plate (8) located on one side of the fixed plate (7). The rotating end (4) of the hook (1) is rod-shaped and arranged parallel to the length direction of the fixed plate (7). The rotating end (4) of the hook (1) is rotatably connected to the first side plate (8). The first side plate (8) is provided with an upper mounting plate (11) and a lower mounting plate (12) at its upper and lower ends respectively, and the two ends of the rotating end (4) are rotatably connected to the upper mounting plate (11) and the lower mounting plate (12) respectively. The hook-shaped part (3) is connected to the upper end of the rotating end (4), and the rotation limiting structure (5) is disposed between the lower end of the rotating end (4) and the lower mounting plate (12). The rotation limiting structure (5) includes a first limiting part (13) provided on the rotating end (4) and a second limiting part (14) provided on the lower mounting plate (12). The first limiting part (13) is provided on the limiting plate (15), and a long strip (16) extending towards the fixing plate (7) is also provided on the limiting plate (15). The side of the long strip (16) away from the fixing plate (7) has an arc-shaped clamping concave surface (22).

2. The bicycle wall mount according to claim 1, characterized in that, The other side of the fixing plate (7) is provided with a second side plate (9), and the first side plate (8) and the second side plate (9) are arranged opposite to each other, so that the fixing plate (7), the first side plate (8) and the second side plate (9) form a receiving groove (10).

3. The bicycle wall mount according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fixing plate (7), the first side plate (8), the second side plate (9), the upper mounting plate (11) and the lower mounting plate (12) are integrally bent from sheet materials; the first side plate (8) and the second side plate (9) extend outwards respectively.

4. The bicycle wall mount according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting plate (15) is located at the lower end of the rotating end (4) and below the lower mounting plate (12). The limiting plate (15) is fixed to the lower end of the rotating end (4) by fastening screws (20).

5. The bicycle wall mount according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that, The elastic reset structure (6) includes a torsion spring (21), which is sleeved on the rotating end (4). One end of the torsion spring (21) is connected to the rotating end (4), and the other end is connected to the upper mounting plate (11).

6. The bicycle wall mount according to claim 5, characterized in that, A protective cover (17) is provided between the upper mounting plate (11) and the lower mounting plate (12). The protective cover (17) is fixed on the first side plate (8). The elastic reset structure (6) is encapsulated in the protective cover (17). The upper end of the rotating end (4) passes through the upper mounting plate (11) and an upper bearing (18) is provided between the two. The lower end of the rotating end (4) passes through the lower mounting plate (12) and a lower bearing (19) is provided between the two.

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