Side luggage rack for a moped

Abstract

Double-sided luggage carrier for a moped for attaching panniers, wherein the double-sided luggage carrier comprises two triangularly shaped support surfaces (1) and the connection of the support surfaces (1) is made via a bridge structure (2) which has two rearwardly angled front connecting elements (3a, 3b) and two rear connecting elements (4a, 4b) angled forwards in the direction of travel and the front connecting elements (3a, 3b) are connected to each other via a rail (6) attached to the frame (5) of the moped.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a side luggage carrier, preferably a double side luggage carrier, for a moped. The invention is particularly applicable to the retrofitting of luggage storage space on mopeds.

[0002] Many people use mopeds in their daily lives, often for errands, and these vehicles offer a convenient way to carry luggage. While there are already options for storing small purchases or bags on the existing rear racks, a side rack, especially a double side rack, is needed to expand luggage storage possibilities on the moped.

[0003] From DE 20 2015 008 421 U1 a double-sided luggage carrier for a moped is known, which serves as a fastening device for panniers with corresponding mounting systems and has two laterally arranged triangular support surfaces and individually adapted connecting struts and connecting elements, wherein a corresponding gap is incorporated in the upper area of ​​the respective support surfaces.

[0004] The object of the present invention is to create a side luggage carrier that is easy and inexpensive to manufacture, easy to assemble and reliable to use.

[0005] The object of the invention is further to achieve a more effective method of transporting side luggage on mopeds, enabling the transport of smaller shopping bags or panniers. Commercially available bicycle bags can be attached using existing mounting systems for this purpose. A further advantage is that lockable bags can be used.

[0006] This problem is solved by the features in claims 1 and 10.

[0007] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are contained in the dependent claims.

[0008] Easy assembly and disassembly as well as easy handling of the side luggage carrier is ensured by incorporating mounting points of the frame construction of the moped into the side luggage carrier attachment.

[0009] A particular advantage of the invention is that the double-sided luggage carrier comprises two triangular support surfaces, and the support surfaces are connected via a bridge structure. This bridge structure has two rearward-angled front connecting elements and two forward-angled rear connecting elements, and the front connecting elements are connected to each other via a rail attached to the frame of the moped. If the side luggage carrier for the moped has only one triangular support surface for attaching panniers, the support surface is connected via only one front connecting element and one rear connecting element.

[0010] A further advantage of the invention of the double-sided luggage carrier is that, thanks to the specially shaped double-sided luggage carrier, consisting of two triangular support surfaces, it is now possible to attach the mounting hooks of bicycle bags to the load-bearing support surfaces without damaging the outer fairing of the moped. The load-bearing support surfaces also serve as bearing surfaces for the bicycle bags.

[0011] Furthermore, the special design of the double-sided luggage rack, made of plastic or metal, prevents the sheet metal body of the moped from being damaged or impaired in its substance.

[0012] An additional advantage of the invention is the stable fastening of the side luggage carrier, in that support surfaces in the lower, tapered part towards the roadway have a fastening area for interaction with fastening elements for footrests or running boards or other fastening struts.

[0013] Injuries and damage are avoided by the fact that the endpoints of the front and rear connecting elements are curved and positioned at an angle to the wing, allowing them to optimally conform to the body shape. Isolated holes are incorporated into the outer longitudinal struts of the wings.

[0014] The side luggage rack is easy to manufacture, simple to attach, and compatible with various bags. A stepped strut is positioned between the outer longitudinal struts of the wings, allowing the mounting hooks of panniers to be attached. This stepped design also accommodates panniers with differently positioned mounting systems.

[0015] At the point where the rear connecting elements meet, an opening is incorporated in the center. This makes it possible to use the mounting point on the frame at the rear and to fasten these rear connecting elements with screws.

[0016] The rail for connecting and fastening the front connecting elements has at least two, preferably four, holes which, when aligned with the holes in the front connecting elements, are fastened to the frame using screws. Grooves are incorporated at the ends of the rail, allowing it to hook onto the frame and thus ensuring better positioning of the load-bearing wings.

[0017] For mounting the double-sided luggage rack, it is not necessary to replace the existing screws from the moped. The only exception is connecting the front mounting elements to the rail, as this requires additional threaded screws.

[0018] Another exception is the mounting plate, as additional threaded screws are also required here.

[0019] The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments illustrated at least partially in the figures.

[0020] They show: Fig. 1: A perspective schematic representation of a double-sided luggage carrier according to the invention Fig. 2: a double-sided luggage carrier according to the invention, mounted on the fairing of the moped Fig. 3: A top view of the mounting structure of a double-sided luggage carrier according to the invention, as yet not angled. Fig. 4: A top view of the bridge structure of a double-sided luggage carrier according to the invention Fig. 5: A top view of the fastening structure of a single-sided side luggage carrier according to the invention. Fig. 5a: a perspective schematic representation of a single-sided side luggage carrier according to the invention Fig. 6: A detailed view of the frame construction of the moped with rail Fig. 7: A detailed view of a rail Fig. 8: A detailed view of a mounting plate

[0021] The Fig. Figure 1 shows in a perspective schematic representation the basic structure of the double-sided luggage rack, which has two laterally triangularly formed support surfaces 1.

[0022] The wings 1 are connected via a bridge structure 2, which has two rearward angled front connecting elements 3a, 3b and two rear connecting elements 4a, 4b angled forward in the direction of travel.

[0023] The front connecting elements 3a, 3b of the double side luggage carrier are attached to the frame 5 of the moped via a rail 6.

[0024] The endpoints 10 of the front connecting elements 3a, 3b and the rear connecting elements 4a, 4b are shaped in an arc-like form and arranged at an angle to the wing 1, so that they adapt optimally to the body shape.

[0025] Due to the advantageous angled positioning of the front connecting elements 3a, 3b and the rear connecting elements 4a, 4b, access to the fuel filler cap is not blocked.

[0026] Isolated holes 11 are incorporated into the outer longitudinal struts of the wings 1, which allow the attachment of rubber buffers, thereby further preventing damage to the sheet metal covering.

[0027] A stepped strut 12 is arranged between the outer longitudinal struts of the wings 1, allowing mounting hooks of the luggage bags to be attached.

[0028] The stepped design of the struts allows for the use of various panniers with differently positioned mounting systems. This stepped design also makes it possible to use panniers from other manufacturers.

[0029] In the present embodiment, the wings 1 have a fastening area 8 in the lower, tapered part 7 in the direction of the roadway for interaction with the fastening elements for the footrests.

[0030] Removing the passenger footrests now allows mounting point 8 to be attached to the bodywork using a threaded screw. However, using the side luggage rack precludes carrying a passenger. Mounting point 8, which is shaped inwards towards the outer fairing, also serves as a crucial spacer between the inner edge of wing 1 and the outer fairing of the moped.

[0031] It is also possible to connect the mounting area 8 with fastening elements for running boards or with other fastening struts for the stable support of the wings 1.

[0032] A slot 9 is incorporated into the upper area of ​​each wing 1. Recesses 17 are arranged above the slot 9.

[0033] The Fig. Figure 2 shows a double-sided luggage carrier according to the invention, which is mounted on the fairing 13 of the moped.

[0034] The Fig. Figure 3 shows a top view of the mounting structure of the double-sided luggage carrier according to the invention, before it is angled. Within the bridge structure 2, a rail 6 and a connecting element 18 are shown in the unassembled state. In the assembled state, the rail 6 serves to connect the double-sided luggage carrier to the frame 5, and the connecting element 18 serves to connect the single-sided luggage carrier to the frame 5.

[0035] Fig. Figure 4 shows in detail the connection of the front connecting elements 3a, 3b via the rail 6 to the frame 5 as well as the connection of the rear connecting elements 4a, 4b to each other.

[0036] In Fig. Figure 5 shows a detailed view of the one-sided mounting of the side luggage carrier. The connection of the front connecting element 3b to the frame 5 via the rail 6 and a mounting plate 18, as well as the mounting of the rear connecting element 4b, can be seen.

[0037] Fig. Figure 5a shows a perspective schematic representation of the single-sided side luggage carrier according to the invention, with the front connecting element 3b and the rear connecting element 4b. Due to the single-sided mounting of the support surface 1, a mounting plate 18, made of plastic or metal, is attached to the rail 6 at the other end of the bridge structure 2. The function of the mounting plate 18 / rail 6 corresponds to the front connecting element 3a or 3b in a modified form and consequently also performs a stabilizing function for the single-sided mounted side luggage carrier.

[0038] Fig. Figure 6 shows the arrangement of the rail 6 on the frame 5, wherein the rail 6 in the present embodiment has four holes 14 which, when aligned with the holes 15 in the front connecting elements 3a, 3b, are fastened to the frame 5 using screws.

[0039] Fig. Figure 7 shows the rail 6, which is made of plastic or metal. This was specially made for mounting the side luggage rack.

[0040] The rail 6 has at least two, but in the present embodiment four holes 14, which, when aligned with the holes 15 in the front connecting elements 3a, 3b, are fastened to the frame 5 using suitable fasteners, for example screws.

[0041] Furthermore, the rail 6 is characterized by the fact that grooves 16 are incorporated in the end points, which allow it to hook onto the frame 5 in order to ensure better positioning of the load-bearing surfaces 1.

[0042] The invention is not limited to the embodiments presented here. Rather, it is possible to realize further embodiments by varying and combining the features mentioned, without departing from the scope of the invention. List of reference symbols 1 Wing 2 Bridge construction 3a, 3b front connecting elements 4a, 4b rear connecting elements 5 frames 6 rail Part 7 8 Mounting area 9 columns 10 Endpoint 11 holes 12 strut 13. Covering 14, 15 holes 16 grooves 17 exceptions 18 Connecting element, mounting plate

Claims

Double-sided luggage carrier for a moped for attaching panniers, wherein the double-sided luggage carrier comprises two triangularly shaped support surfaces (1) and the connection of the support surfaces (1) is made via a bridge structure (2) which has two rearwardly angled front connecting elements (3a, 3b) and two rear connecting elements (4a, 4b) angled forwards in the direction of travel and the front connecting elements (3a, 3b) are connected to each other via a rail (6) attached to the frame (5) of the moped. Double-sided luggage carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that the support surfaces (1) have a fastening area (8) in the lower, pointed part (7) in the direction of the roadway for interaction with fastening elements for footrests or running boards or fastening struts. Double-sided luggage carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that a gap (9) is incorporated in the upper area of ​​the respective support surfaces (1). Double side luggage carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the end points (10) of the front connecting elements (3a, 3b) and the rear connecting elements (4a, 4b) are formed in an arc-like shape and arranged at an angle to the support surface (1), so that they adapt optimally to the body shape. Double side luggage carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that individual holes (11) are incorporated in the outer longitudinal struts of the support surfaces (1) and / or an opening is incorporated centrally at the meeting of the rear connecting elements (4a) and (4b), making it possible to attach to the frame (5) of the moped. Double-sided luggage carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a stepped strut (12) is arranged between the outer longitudinal struts of the support surfaces (1) and thereby the mounting hooks of the panniers can be hooked in, wherein the stepped nature of the struts (12) enables the use of further panniers in which the mounting systems are positioned differently. Double-sided luggage carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that recesses (17) are arranged in the upper area of ​​the respective support surfaces (1) which allow the attachment hooks of the bicycle bags to be hooked in order to guarantee a fixed positioning of the bicycle bags. Double-sided luggage carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rail (6) has at least two holes (14) which, when aligned with the holes (15) in the front connecting elements (3a, 3b), effect the fastening to the frame (5) via screws. Double-sided luggage carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that grooves (16) are incorporated at the ends of the rail (6) which allow it to hook onto the frame (5) in order to ensure better positioning of the load-bearing support surfaces (1). Side luggage carrier for a moped for attaching luggage bags, wherein the side luggage carrier comprises at least one triangular support surface (1) and the connection of the support surface (1) is made via a front connecting element (3b) angled forwards to the rear in the direction of travel and a rear connecting element (4b) angled forwards in the direction of travel and the connection of the front connecting element (3b) to the frame (5) is realized via a rail (6) and a mounting plate (18).

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