Luggage carriers for folding bikes, scooters or bikes with a high saddle height

Abstract

Luggage carrier (1) for folding bicycles, scooters and bicycles with a high seat height, which is connected to the seat stays (3) and the seat post (10) by means of detachable connecting assemblies (4), characterized in that the detachable connecting assembly (4) of the luggage carrier (1) serving for connection to the bicycle frame and / or saddle (2) has a rod-shaped retaining element (7) which can be connected to the respective fastening device (5) of luggage items (6) of different designs and sizes, wherein the retaining element (7) of the connecting assembly (4) consists of a tubular material of a fixed length or is designed to be telescopically extendable, and is lockable in its target position and is slidably mounted in a holding assembly (8) by means of predetermined grid steps incorporated into the tubular material.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a luggage rack for folding bikes, scooters, or bicycles with a high saddle position. The luggage rack can be attached to the seat stays and / or seat posts and requires minimal material expenditure for transporting the luggage. Furthermore, the use of this innovative luggage rack minimizes the visibility of the transport device on folding bikes. The visually pleasing overall appearance of the bike is enhanced by the minimal visual emphasis of the rack.

[0002] According to DE 20 2018 001 479 U1, a bicycle luggage carrier mounting device is described, which conventionally connects a bicycle luggage carrier to the bicycle frame below the saddle, to the seat tube below the upper section of the seat stays. The luggage carrier is connected to the bicycle frame in the area of ​​the rear wheel axle. The connection is made via additional clamps or eyelets provided on the frame. A dedicated mounting device simplifies the mounting or securing in the area of ​​the rear wheel axle. However, the construction and attachment of this luggage carrier still require a high level of material technology and a visually striking attachment to the bicycle frame.

[0003] Also known from DE 20 2010 016 094 U1 is a bicycle bag holder that serves as a mounting device for bicycles that lack a luggage rack for attaching bicycle bags, or that do not have a luggage rack suitable for attaching bicycle bags. The fastening elements of the bicycle bag holder are attached to the bicycle frame in such a way that the bicycle bag holder is positioned and secured to the side of the rear wheel. It serves to suspend bicycle bags using suitable hooks attached to them. This type of attachment also requires a high level of material and time for production and installation. Furthermore, it also results in a visually striking attachment of the fastening device.

[0004] The device described in DE 10 2016 207 239 B3 for mounting at least one pannier on a bicycle serves to not only hold the pannier but also to lock it. For this purpose, the device for mounting the at least one pannier has a luggage rack mounted above and / or to the side of one of the wheels. For this purpose, at least two struts running parallel in the direction of travel and a clamping frame pivotable relative to the struts are attached. In addition to the complex material design, the space required and the visually conspicuous mounting of the luggage rack also prove to be disadvantages of this solution.

[0005] Also known are carriers for accessories or luggage racks on bicycles with swing-arm frames. DE 299 00 862 U1, for example, describes such a carrier in which the carrying or holding area of ​​the carrier is located behind the bicycle saddle. In addition to the required space and the material complexity, the visually conspicuous attachment to the bicycles is also a disadvantage of this device. A space-saving installation of the luggage rack below the saddle is also not possible.

[0006] The subject matter of US 2010 / 0 006 720 A1 relates to a connecting device for connecting a bag to a bicycle saddle. A first connecting unit connects the saddle frame to the top of the bag. A second connecting unit connects the seat post to the rear end of the bag. The second connecting unit is pivotally arranged between the first part and the bag and can be pivoted upwards. After the second connecting unit is detached from the seat post, the angle of the bag's position can be adjusted as required. The receiving bag itself has a fixed, rigid shape that determines its capacity and space requirements. Furthermore, the rigid arrangement of the device prevents folding bicycles from being folded.

[0007] In summary, US 2010 / 0 006 720 A1 discloses a connecting device for connecting a bag to a bicycle saddle, comprising a first connecting unit connected between the saddle frame and the top of the bag, and a second connecting unit connected between the seat post and the rear end of the bag. The second connecting unit uses a clip member to be attached to the seat post. The first connecting unit includes a first part connected to the saddle frame and a second part pivotally mounted between the first part and the bag, which can be pivoted upward when the second connecting unit is detached from the seat post, and the angular position for the bag can be adjusted as needed.

[0008] US 2018 / 0 072 361 A1 discloses a bicycle luggage rack comprising a seat mounting assembly configured for attaching the rack to the rails of a seat. A seatpost interface is configured to engage a seatpost. A frame has a bag attachment portion adapted to support a bag, a front end portion connected to the seatpost interface, and a pair of elongated frame members extending from the front end portion to the bag attachment portion. A pair of sliders is connected to the seat mounting assembly, each of the sliders forming a channel for receiving a respective one of the elongated frame members therein to enable sliding movement of the elongated frame members relative to the sliders.

[0009] DE 295 05 727 U1 discloses a unit consisting of a luggage holder and a holder for optionally attaching it to two-wheeled or multi-wheeled vehicles, in particular to racing bikes, mountain bikes, trekking bikes or the like, with a clamping device having detachable and adjustable links for attaching it to parts of the bicycle, with a luggage container for optionally being attached to the rider's body or to a holder on the bicycle, with carrying straps attached to the luggage container and lateral receiving tabs for engagement of the holder, and with a separate carrier part engaging therein and interacting with the holder and the luggage container.The luggage container is designed in the manner of a backpack and two or more continuous tabs are attached to the side walls of the luggage container at vertical intervals on both sides, running in the direction of the luggage container depth, so that the tabs accommodate continuous tubular parts made of rigid material for the alternating engagement of the separate support part of the holder on both sides.

[0010] The object of the invention is to create a luggage carrier for folding bikes or bikes with a high saddle position, which requires less material expenditure, minimizes the influence on the visual impression of the bicycle due to its fastening points and connecting means and can be used to transport different pieces of luggage depending on their shape and size.

[0011] This problem is solved by the luggage carrier created according to the descriptive features of patent claim 1. Advantageous further developments of the luggage carrier are shown by the features of patent claims 1 to 8.

[0012] In the luggage carrier according to the invention, the detachable connecting assembly of the luggage carrier used for connection to the bicycle frame and / or saddle is provided with a rod-shaped holding member, wherein this holding member of the connecting assembly consists of a tubular material with a fixed length or is designed to be telescopically extendable, and can be locked in its desired position and is displaceably mounted in a holding assembly by means of predetermined grid steps introduced into the tubular material.

[0013] The holding element thus serves to attach luggage of different types and sizes to the connecting assemblies using the fastening devices. The connecting assembly of the luggage carrier is efficiently designed so that it can be detachably connected to at least two seat stays. Adaptation of the fastening options for different sizes and designs of luggage is advantageously achieved by the holding element of the connecting assembly of the luggage carrier consisting of a cylindrical, extendable tubular material that can be locked in the desired position and is slidably mounted in a holding assembly. In one embodiment, the connecting assembly of the luggage carrier used for connecting to the seat stays advantageously has a bow-shaped shape.The holding assembly consists of a cylindrical material and has a rod-shaped holding element with a bow-shaped design. Efficient adaptation options of the rod-shaped holding element of the connecting assembly to the respective fastening requirements of the luggage to be transported are achieved by providing a movable mounting of the holding element using grid steps incorporated in the tubular material. Effective adaptation of the fastening of the luggage items to the bow-shaped holding element is achieved if the part of the holding element mounted in the holding assembly is mounted rotatably and laterally displaceably. For optimal fastening of lightweight luggage, the luggage carrier is attached by means of the connecting assembly to at least one saddle strut located in the rear area below the saddle.Heavier luggage is preferably secured by detachably attaching the connecting assembly to the upper section of the seat post below the saddle. A detachable connection of the components of the connecting assembly, involving minimal material expenditure, is achieved by screwing them together with the retaining assembly that accommodates the retaining element when connecting it to the seat stays and / or the seat post. To effectively expand the range of possible luggage attachment options, the retaining element is designed to be made from rod-shaped and bow-shaped tubular material mounted in a retaining assembly.

[0014] In addition to reducing the material requirements for manufacturing and installing the rack, its visibility is minimized. The visually appealing design is thus primarily focused on the bike's design. Furthermore, unlike prior art racks, the rack according to the invention allows for adaptation to the actual mounting requirements of the luggage being transported.

[0015] The invention will be explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment. For a clear, schematic representation of the luggage carrier, the following figures are shown in the drawing: Fig. 1: the connecting assembly of the luggage carrier with the rod-shaped holding element in exploded view, Fig. 2: the connecting assembly of the luggage carrier with a bow-shaped retaining element in exploded view, Fig. 3: the schematic side sectional view of the attachment of the luggage carrier to the seat stays and Fig. 4: the schematic side sectional view of the attachment of the luggage rack to the seat post.

[0016] In the exploded view of the Fig. 1 shows the detachably connectable components of the connecting assembly 4 of the luggage carrier. This embodiment of the connecting assembly 4 utilizes a rod-shaped holding member 7 to which the luggage to be secured can be detachably attached. The holding member 7 can have a fixed length or be designed to be telescopically extendable on both sides. This allows the shape of the holding member 7 to be adapted to the fastening requirements of the piece of luggage to be transported or multiple pieces of luggage. The holding member 7 is mounted centrally in a holding assembly 8. The remaining components of the connecting assembly 4 serve to attach the holding assembly 8 to two seat stays of the bicycle saddle. The components of the connecting assembly 4 are connected to one another by means of the screw connection 9 consisting of two screw elements.

[0017] The exploded view of the Fig. Figure 2 shows the detachably interconnectable components of the connecting assembly 4 of the luggage carrier with a bow-shaped retaining element 7. This design of the retaining element 7 is particularly suitable for fastening devices on luggage items that have a loop- or belt-shaped configuration. Due to the lateral closure of the retaining element 7, detachment of the luggage item due to lateral slipping is prevented. The rotatable central mounting of the retaining element 7 in the retaining assembly 8 also allows adaptation to different sized luggage items. The components of the luggage carrier are also connected by means of the screw connection 9, which consists of two screw elements.

[0018] The representation of the Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic side sectional view of the attachment of the connecting assembly 4 to the seat stays 3 of the saddle 2. After being connected to the seat stays 3, the luggage carrier 1 is arranged below the saddle 2 and is connected to a fastening device of the luggage item 6 via the retaining element of the connecting assembly. A further fastening device 5 of the luggage item 6 provides a position-stabilizing, detachable attachment to the seat post 10.

[0019] The schematic sectional view of the Fig.Figure 4 shows the attachment of the luggage carrier in the upper area of ​​the seat post 10. The luggage carrier 1, connected to a fastening device for the luggage item 6, can be variably attached along the seat post 10. This option is particularly advantageous for attaching one or more smaller pieces of luggage. In this embodiment, the luggage item 6 is also attached to the seat post 10 by means of another detachable fastening device 5 for the luggage item 6, thus stabilizing its position.

Claims

[1] Luggage carrier (1) for folding bikes, scooters and bikes with a high saddle position, which is connected to the seat stays (3) and the seat post (10) by means of detachable connecting assemblies (4), characterized by that the detachable connecting assembly (4) of the luggage carrier (1) used for connection to the bicycle frame and / or saddle (2) has a rod-shaped holding member (7) which can be connected to the respective fastening device (5) of differently constructed and differently sized items of luggage (6), wherein the holding member (7) of the connecting assembly (4) consists of a tubular material with a fixed length or is designed to be telescopically extendable, and can be locked in its desired position and is displaceably mounted in a holding assembly (8) by means of predetermined grid steps introduced into the tubular material. [2] Luggage carrier (1) according to claim 1, characterized bythat the connecting assembly (4) of the luggage carrier (1) is designed so that it can be detachably connected to at least two seat stays (3). [3] Luggage carrier (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that the connecting assembly (4) of the luggage carrier (1) serving for connection to the seat stays (3) consists of a holding assembly (8) which has a holding member (7) made of cylindrical material and having a bow shape. [4] Luggage carrier (1) according to claims 1 and 3, characterized by that the part of the bow-shaped holding member (7) mounted in the holding assembly (8) is mounted so as to be rotatable and laterally displaceable. [5] Luggage carrier (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that the luggage carrier (1) is fastened by means of the detachable connecting assembly (4) to at least two saddle stays (3) mounted in the rear area below the saddle (2). [6] Luggage carrier (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that the luggage carrier (1) is fastened by means of the detachable connecting assembly (4) in the upper area of ​​the seat post (10) below the saddle (2). [7] Luggage carrier (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that the components of the detachable connecting assembly (4) are connected to the holding assembly (8) receiving the holding member (7) by a screw connection (9) when establishing the connection to the seat stays (3) and / or the seat post (10). [8] Luggage carrier (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that the holding member (7) of the detachable connecting assembly (4) is formed from rod-shaped and bow-shaped tubular material mounted in a holding assembly (8).

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