Bicycle transport lock for mounting on the side wall in the cargo area of ​​a vehicle

Abstract

Bicycle transport securing device (1) for mounting on the side wall in a cargo space (201) of a vehicle (200), in particular a van (200), for a bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) to be transported, with - a wall mounting device (2) with means for the fixed attachment of the bicycle transport restraint (1) to a side wall of the vehicle (200), - a suspension device (3) arranged on the wall mounting device (2) for suspending a bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) by a wheel (front wheel, rear wheel), - a cantilevered arm (4) mounted on the wall mounting device (2) by means of a pivot joint (45) which can be locked in various pivot positions and a gripping device (5) mounted on the cantilever arm (4) at a distance (a) from the pivot joint (45) for gripping the bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) to be held, wherein the gripping device (5) comprises a gripping arm (50), a clamping jaw arrangement (60) for clamping a part, preferably a frame part, of the bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) and a lockable sliding mechanism (40, 70) to fix the distance (a) of the gripping arm (50) to the pivot joint (45) separately adjustable along the cantilever arm (4).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a bicycle transport restraint for mounting on the side wall of a vehicle's cargo area for securely holding a bicycle, particularly during transport or a journey. The invention further relates to a vehicle comprising at least one such bicycle transport restraint and a method for stowing a bicycle in such a bicycle transport restraint.

[0002] For the purposes of this invention, a bicycle (or simply bicycle) is understood to be a land vehicle of at least two wheels of common size, which is used particularly in the private sphere by private individuals. This includes all common types of bicycles, such as touring bikes, trekking bikes, Dutch bikes, racing bikes, track bikes, cross bikes, gravel bikes, mountain bikes, fat bikes, trial bikes, BMX bikes, etc. In particular, this also includes all bicycles with electric motor assistance, usually also referred to as pedelecs, e-bikes, or the like.

[0003] Bicycles are no longer just used occasionally for leisure activities, such as sports. They are increasingly used as a daily means of transportation to work, meaning they are used much more frequently, intensively, and for longer periods, and consequently require repairs and maintenance much more often. At the same time, there is a growing willingness to spend more money on bicycles, leading to the purchase and use of more technically complex and higher-quality models. Simultaneously, there is an increasing desire – whether due to convenience or a lack of technical know-how – to have bicycles repaired and maintained professionally rather than repairing them oneself.

[0004] In the field of bicycle repair, as with many other services, there is a growing customer desire to be able to access these services without leaving home. Therefore, there is a need to collect bicycles for repair from customers' homes as efficiently, cost-effectively, and energy-efficiently as possible, and to return them there after the repair. The following points should be considered: On the one hand, the bicycles – due to their often high value – should be stowed as securely as possible against damage, which is why securing them in a cargo space of a van would be preferable.

[0005] On the other hand, to increase time efficiency and reduce transport costs, it should be possible to pick up and return as many bicycles as possible at once during a transport trip, and it should be possible to load and unload bicycles into and out of the cargo space as quickly as possible at all times.

[0006] Securing bicycles during transport is generally possible using bicycle transport restraints of the type mentioned above, designed to hold bicycles or similar devices. Such bicycle transport restraints are also referred to as "bicycle holders" in the prior art. Therefore, this term can also be used in the following text.

[0007] For example, bicycle holders are offered where the bicycle is hung with the front wheel on a wall or ceiling hook on a wall or ceiling surface and the rear wheel is recessed in a wheel guide channel to prevent swinging.

[0008] For the private transport of a few bicycles, i.e., one to four, by car, for example, to take them on vacation, there are also a variety of bicycle racks and mounts available. Some solutions involve placing the bicycles on the rack at the rear of the vehicle and securing them to the rack, which is typically attached to the trailer hitch. US 6,575,344 B2, for example, describes a bicycle rack with an elongated wheel support or guide groove for guiding the bicycle wheel into place and a vertical bar with a clamp for securing the bicycle's seat post.

[0009] There are also solutions where bicycles are mounted upright on the roof of the car. For example, EP 0 715 574 B1 discloses a bicycle carrier for securely fastening a bicycle to a vehicle roof. This carrier has an upward-extending arm or a fork with a gripping device to grasp and hold a frame tube, namely the down tube of the bicycle. However, this method of storing a bicycle takes up a considerable amount of space.

[0010] Alternatively, bicycle holders are offered, as described, for example, in DE 94 08 855 U1, in which the bicycle is positioned in a regular standing position at a 30° angle to the wall in a train and can be attached to the bicycle holder by means of a handlebar end bracket. While such a bicycle holder allows for relatively quick attachment of a bicycle and, in particular, enables bicycles to be arranged at an angle to both walls in a train, such a standing arrangement of bicycles in a train, as well as in other vehicles, again consumes an unnecessarily large amount of space.

[0011] There are also bicycle racks for transporting bicycles at the rear of a bus. The bicycles are placed by their wheels in almost vertically arranged guides or wheel guides and hooked onto a hook at the front wheel. To ensure the bicycles are properly secured during travel, they must then be additionally lashed to the guides at both rims using straps, belts, cable ties, or similar fasteners. Furthermore, a bar that pivots horizontally pulls the bicycles towards the rack in the direction of travel, thus preventing them from swaying sideways when cornering. The bar has a clamp that grips from the side (from the axial direction of the bicycle), which, depending on the type of rack, can be attached either to the top tube or the down tube of the bicycle. This limits the use of these bicycle racks to a specific frame type.Therefore, it is not universally applicable to various bicycles or bicycle frame types, and in particular, for example, not suitable for e-bikes. Smaller children's bikes or folding bikes are therefore usually not attached to the rack at the rear of the bus, but are often transported next to luggage in the overhead compartments. Such a solution is also known from US 4,171,077 A.

[0012] Therefore, all the bicycle carriers mentioned above are not particularly suitable for transporting a wide variety of private bicycles in the cargo space of a van. Either they can only be attached to cars, or they only offer space for a relatively small number of bicycles, or they are not suitable for quickly and securely attaching a large number of different bicycles or frame types (even at arbitrary positions).

[0013] Further load carriers, roof racks, bicycle carriers, bicycle holding devices and holding devices for transporting bicycles are known from DE 196 24 017 A1, DE 10 2011 082 421 B4, DE 199 27 429 A1, DE 10 2010 005 689 A1 and DE 20 2013 008 623 U1. The same applies to the constructions described therein.

[0014] It should also be considered that, in addition to the many different types of bicycles mentioned above, which can differ significantly in their construction, there is an increasing number of accessories and gadgets for mounting on the bicycle frame. These are sometimes required to comply with traffic regulations, and sometimes mounted for practical and / or sporting reasons. Because of these accessories, such as bells, lights, speedometers, smartphone holders, water bottle holders, batteries for e-bikes, and bags on the saddle, top tube, handlebars, etc., it is disadvantageous if a bicycle mount can only be attached to a specific point on the bicycle.

[0015] It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved bicycle transport securing device in order to keep a bicycle more secure, in particular during transport or transport in a vehicle, and which makes it possible to overcome the aforementioned disadvantages of the prior art.

[0016] This problem is solved by a bicycle transport securing device according to claim 1, a vehicle comprising such a bicycle transport securing device according to claim 12, and a method for stowing a bicycle on such a bicycle transport securing device according to claim 13.

[0017] The aforementioned bicycle transport securing device for mounting on the side wall of a vehicle's cargo space for transporting a bicycle comprises a wall mounting device with means for securely fixing the entire bicycle transport securing device to a side wall, e.g., a side wall of the vehicle.

[0018] In the context of this invention, a vehicle, particularly a van, is understood to be a commercial vehicle, preferably with a permissible gross vehicle weight of up to 7.5 tons, with a cargo area that is securely enclosed on all sides by sideboards or walls and / or doors, and which may be lockable, e.g., a panel van. It is also a vehicle with a cargo area that is preferably largely concealed from view and theft, and which is suitable for transporting as many bicycles as possible and for loading and unloading the cargo area with bicycles as easily and quickly as possible. For example, the vehicle could be a van, a small van, a box van, a light truck, or similar vehicle.

[0019] A wall mounting device with means for fixed attachment is, for example, a plate, strip, or similar component that is attached to the wall using screws, hooks, etc. Advantageously, the wall mounting device may have suitable means for attaching the bicycle transport securing device to standard lashing rails, such as those found in commercially available vans, including recessed lashing rails, anchor combination rails, rod lashing rails, or airline rails, i.e., for example, by securely snapping it into place. This wall mounting device may be a single piece or comprise multiple parts, such as two separate plates, strips, etc., or a continuous strip or rail.

[0020] As mentioned above and explained in more detail below, a bicycle transport securing device according to the invention is specifically designed to allow for the quick and easy stowing of bicycles requiring repair or repaired bicycles against the side wall of a vehicle's cargo area, preferably a van, and to secure them for transport to collect a number of bicycles requiring repair and / or to deliver a number of repaired bicycles. Specific, particularly suitable vehicle types, such as standard vans, have already been mentioned and will be discussed again below.

[0021] The bicycle to be transported could be, for example, an adult bicycle or a child's bicycle, meaning bicycles that may differ in size. Furthermore, as already mentioned, it could be a different type of bicycle, such as touring bikes (especially classic men's or women's bikes), trekking bikes, Dutch bikes, racing bikes, track bikes, cyclocross bikes, gravel bikes, mountain bikes, fat bikes, trial bikes, BMX bikes, etc., regardless of whether it is a non-motorized bicycle or a pedelec, e-bike, etc. The bicycles can also differ in shape and size, as is the case, for example, with a folding bike.

[0022] Furthermore, the bicycle transport lock includes a hanging device attached to the wall mounting bracket for suspending the bicycle by one wheel, usually the front wheel. However, it is also possible to suspend the bicycle by the rear wheel. This would be practical, for example, if you wanted to hang two bicycles close together in two bicycle transport locks, where at least one of the bicycles has particularly wide handlebars (extra-wide), so that the handlebars are less likely to obstruct each other when storing the bicycles in the transport lock than would be the case if both bicycles were suspended with their front wheels in the mounting bracket, which is generally preferred.

[0023] Furthermore, the bicycle transport securing device includes a boom which is pivotally mounted on the wall mounting device by means of a swivel joint that can be locked in various pivot positions. The boom is an elongated component, such as a strut, strip, beam, rod, or the like, which has a sufficient length or can be extended to a sufficient length to position a section, preferably an end section opposite the swivel joint, of the boom at a distance from the side wall in the area of ​​a central, particularly stable part, preferably a frame part, of the bicycle.

[0024] A swivel joint (or pivot joint) that can be locked in various swivel positions is understood to be a joint which can be tightened or locked at different swivel angles, e.g. by means of a locking screw, preferably by means of a manually operable, tool-free rotary knob, so that the boom can be swiveled or moved to a desired angle or swivel angle relative to the wall mounting device, in particular folded down, as will be explained in more detail below.

[0025] The aforementioned suspension device is positioned at the top of the wall mounting device, relative to the swivel joint of the boom. Relative directional terms such as "top," "bottom," "upper side," "lower side," "sideways or left / right," "horizontal," "vertical," "front," "rear," etc., refer here, as throughout this text, to the illustrations, which depict a typical arrangement of a bicycle transport securing device on a side wall of a vehicle.

[0026] Furthermore, the bicycle transport securing device includes a gripping device mounted on the boom at a distance from the swivel joint for gripping a bicycle to be held. A gripping device is understood to be a gripping component that can be locked mechanically, electrically, or hydraulically in order to grasp or clamp a part, preferably a frame part, of the bicycle.

[0027] According to the invention, the gripping device comprises a gripping arm, a clamping jaw arrangement for clamping a part, preferably a frame part, of the bicycle and an independently lockable sliding mechanism, independent of the position of the clamping jaw arrangement, in order to fix the distance of the gripping arm to the pivot joint along the boom separately, i.e. independently of the clamping jaw arrangement.

[0028] In its simplest form, the gripping arm refers to a second, e.g., shorter, extension arm that is essentially perpendicular to the main arm (which is attached to the swivel joint). This extension laterally extends the main arm from the axial direction of the bicycle into a frame area. This allows the gripping device with its clamping jaws to be positioned relative to the bicycle in such a way that it can grip and secure the bicycle at a desired point or any part of the bicycle.

[0029] Preferably, the gripper arm can also be designed to be rotatable or rotatable about its longitudinal axis.

[0030] Alternatively or additionally, the clamping jaw assembly can preferably be designed to rotate around the longitudinal axis of the gripping arm. This allows the clamping jaw assembly to be adjusted even more individually relative to the bicycle by means of rotation in a central plane of the bicycle, which will be explained further below.

[0031] The aforementioned sliding mechanism can therefore be moved relative to the arm and then locked in a desired position, functionally decoupled from the clamping jaw assembly. In other words, the sliding mechanism includes its own locking mechanism, which is conveniently not directly coupled to the clamping mechanism of the clamping jaw assembly. This flexibility and separate locking option advantageously allows for a particularly simple and therefore quick, yet secure, mounting of any type of bicycle, as will be explained later.

[0032] A bicycle transport securing group according to the invention comprises a plurality of such bicycle transport securing devices and a wall mounting device with a common base construction for attaching such bicycle transport securing devices, in particular for attaching an interconnected series of such bicycle transport securing devices.

[0033] A vehicle according to the invention, in particular a van, comprises, as is customary, an enclosed cargo space with two side walls parallel to the direction of travel and a number of doors for entering and closing the cargo space. Preferably, the vehicle can be a van which, for example, typically has a sliding side door and a double rear door. Bicycles can thus be easily loaded into and unloaded from the van through both the sliding door and the rear door, as will be explained in more detail below in the context of an exemplary embodiment.

[0034] The vehicle according to the invention comprises at least one bicycle transport restraint according to the invention, which is intended to be mounted on one of the side walls in the cargo area of ​​the vehicle. Typically, however, the vehicle according to the invention can be equipped with as many bicycle transport restraints as possible in order to achieve the greatest possible loading capacity for bicycles, i.e., to be able to transport as many bicycles as possible simultaneously. Preferred embodiments, quantities, and arrangements of such bicycle transport restraints in a vehicle, in particular a van, are explained further below.

[0035] Preferably, at least one bicycle transport securing group with several bicycle transport securing devices is mounted on each of two opposite side walls of the transporter in order to provide two opposite, interconnected rows of such bicycle transport securing devices.

[0036] An inventive method for stowing a bicycle on a bicycle transport restraint, which is intended to be mounted on a side wall in a cargo space of such a vehicle as described above, in particular a van, comprises at least the following steps: First, in one step, the bicycle is suspended by one wheel on the suspension device.

[0037] In a further step, the boom is then positioned in a suitable swivel position.

[0038] In a subsequent step, a part, preferably a frame part, of the bicycle is gripped or grasped with the clamping jaw arrangement of the gripping device mentioned above, whereupon the clamping jaw arrangement of the gripping device is clamped or secured to the relevant part or frame part of the bicycle, for example by means of a rotary knob on the gripping device, whereby the clamping jaw arrangement is tightened.

[0039] Furthermore, the method according to the invention comprises at least one of the following steps: In a further step, the relative distance between a suspension device and a swivel joint of an arm along a guide rail of a wall mounting device can be adjusted, for example, for a bicycle of a special size. However, the distance could be adjusted not only when securing a bicycle of special dimensions, but also, for example, when a second bicycle transport restraint is to be arranged below the existing one, in order to transport, for instance, two particularly small bicycles or a child's bicycle and a folding bicycle securely one above the other, as will be explained in more detail later using an embodiment.

[0040] Alternatively or additionally, in a further step the swivel joint between the wall mounting device, in particular a guide rail of the wall mounting device, and the arm can be released, i.e. unlocked or loosened, to swivel the arm from a preset swivel position to a desired swivel position.

[0041] Alternatively or additionally, in a further step, the distance of the gripping arm mentioned above to the swivel joint along the boom can be adjusted by means of a separate, i.e., independently of the aforementioned clamping jaw arrangement, sliding mechanism and / or by adjusting the length of a telescopic rod of the boom, and if necessary, fixed in the process.

[0042] Alternatively or additionally, in a further step a gripping device with a clamping jaw arrangement can be aligned, i.e. arranged or positioned, relative to a part, preferably a frame part, of the bicycle.

[0043] Alternatively or additionally, in a further step, all previously unsecured locking mechanisms, in particular those of the swivel joint, and the sliding mechanism of the bicycle transport lock can also be finally secured, at least if these had to be released or were released beforehand. Further preferred procedure steps will be explained later.

[0044] By using a number of bicycle transport securing devices, preferably a bicycle transport securing group, according to the invention, for the secure transport of a corresponding number of bicycles in a cargo space of a vehicle, in particular a van, a wide variety of bicycles, i.e. different bicycle sizes and bicycle types from different customers, e.g. private customers, can be picked up and delivered in any order for repair or maintenance purposes without having to pay attention to a specific order when loading and unloading.Furthermore, as mentioned, the bicycles are securely (in particular sufficiently secure according to the applicable road traffic regulations) stored in the vehicle, so that if the bicycles are properly stowed in the bicycle transport restraints in the vehicle, there is usually no mutual damage to the bicycles or damage to the bicycles due to contact with the side walls.

[0045] By using a bicycle transport securing group according to the invention for transport, in particular for collection and / or delivery, it is also possible to transport a “heterogeneous bicycle group”, which includes bicycles of different basic types and sizes as described above (in contrast to a “homogeneous group” of bicycles, which consists of bicycles of essentially the same type, for example only adult mountain bikes, etc.) safely with a vehicle, in particular a van, wherein the bicycle transport securing group is mounted as intended on a side wall in a loading area of ​​the vehicle.

[0046] The inventive design allows the bicycle to be gripped at various parts, preferably frame components, thus enabling universal, i.e., different frame sizes and types of bicycles, to be transported securely and stably, easily and quickly coupled and uncoupled. Furthermore, the inventive design is safe in traffic, e.g., when cornering, starting, or braking, especially during emergency braking. The inventive design ensures that the entire bicycle, especially the rear wheel relative to the front wheel, is secured against pivoting or swinging relative to itself or to the vehicle, e.g., in or against the direction of travel, but also laterally. That is, a bicycle is held very securely in a position within the bicycle transport restraint without significant wobbling, so that it does not collide with another bicycle or a curb.it strikes and therefore usually cannot be damaged.

[0047] With the inventive design and stowing method, a bicycle to be transported, e.g., for a journey from A to B, can be securely stored and held in the vehicle. The bicycle can be easily and quickly attached to virtually any part of it using the gripping device, ensuring it is pivot-proof relative to the vehicle or the wall inside the vehicle. Upon arrival at B, a user, e.g., the driver, can quickly and easily release the inventive design as needed to return the bicycle to a repair shop for maintenance or repair, or, if it has already been repaired, to its owner.

[0048] Furthermore, the inventive construction with a bicycle transport securing group ensures that assembly is greatly simplified, since the distance between the individual bicycle transport securing devices does not have to be measured and marked on the wall surface during assembly.

[0049] The described arrangement of multiple bicycle transport restraints in a vehicle allows for the space-saving transport of several bicycles. For example, multiple bicycles can be transported simultaneously, with some being picked up for repairs, maintenance, etc., while others are being delivered after repairs, without the bicycles interfering with each other. A user can access any bicycle at any time, regardless of the current load.

[0050] Further, particularly advantageous embodiments and developments of the invention result from the dependent claims and the following description, wherein the claims of one claim category may also be further developed analogously to the claims and description parts of another claim category and, in particular, individual features of different embodiments or variants may be combined to form new embodiments or variants.

[0051] The part or frame part of the bicycle that the clamping jaw arrangement of the gripping device can grasp and clamp may particularly preferably be the top tube, the seat post or the handlebars.

[0052] Preferably, the gripper arm can be rotatable and lockable on the boom.

[0053] According to a first preferred embodiment of the sliding mechanism, the boom can include a length-adjustable rod. A rod is, for example, a long, usually round piece of wood, metal, plastic, or similar material that is relatively thin compared to its length. For length adjustment, the rod could, for example, have several fold-out segments similar to a folding ruler.

[0054] Preferably, the boom can include a length-adjustable telescopic pole. A telescopic pole, in this context, is understood to be an extendable pole comprising at least a first section that is slidably mounted relative to at least a second section, so that the overall length of the telescopic pole can be adjusted. For example, the telescopic pole could comprise at least two slidable sections mounted side by side and guided against each other. Preferably, however, the telescopic pole can comprise at least two poles with different diameters that are slidable relative to each other and can thus be extended and retracted telescopically relative to one another.

[0055] With a length-adjustable pole, especially a telescopic pole, the position of the gripping device at the end of the pole can be adjusted even more individually, in order to be able to grip the bicycle with the gripping device at any position on the frame of the bicycle, e.g. on the down tube, on the seat tube, on the top tube, on the handlebars or even on the seat post.

[0056] According to a second preferred embodiment of the sliding mechanism, the gripping arm of the gripping device can have a sliding guide element for separate fixation to the boom in various sliding positions along the boom. This allows the gripping arm to be locked at any desired position along the boom.

[0057] In other words, the sliding mechanism can be implemented by a gripper arm that can be moved along the boom and has a movable and lockable guide element such as a clamp and / or a sleeve for separate fixing to the boom.

[0058] This version can also be combined with a length-adjustable pole.

[0059] There are various options for further designing the wall mounting device.

[0060] Preferably, the wall mounting device, when mounted as intended on a side wall of a cargo space of a vehicle as mentioned above, can comprise an elongated, continuous guide rail on a side facing away from the side wall or towards the bicycle. The suspension device and / or the swivel joint can be adjustable along the guide rail in various positions, i.e., almost any position, and particularly preferably at an adjustable distance from each other.

[0061] Preferably, the suspension device and / or the swivel joint can be screwed or bolted along the guide rail at various heights. Alternatively, the suspension device and / or the swivel joint could also be designed to be adjustable by means of a snap-fit ​​connection along the guide rail.

[0062] Preferably, the guide rail, when mounted as intended on a side wall of a vehicle's cargo area, can be arranged or aligned at an angle of less than or equal to 45°, particularly preferably 30°, relative to the wall mounting device and / or the side wall, e.g., with a longitudinal direction parallel to the side wall. "Arranged at an angle" here means that the guide rail does not simply run flat on or along the plane of the side wall, but is arranged at an angle into the vehicle's cargo area, typically such that the said angle between the side wall and the guide rail is formed on a side facing away from the driver (of the transporter), i.e., the rear side.

[0063] There are also various options for the further design of the suspension device. It should be noted here that the term "suspension device" is not to be understood as restricting it to simply "suspension" the device. In principle, the suspension device could also be designed as a gripper or clamp, so that when a bicycle wheel is inserted into the gripper or spring clamp, it is automatically gripped or held in place by snapping into place.

[0064] Preferably, the suspension device can have a hook to receive or hook a wheel, preferably the front wheel, or at least a section of the rim including the tire of the bicycle. A hook is defined as an angled, round, or similarly curved component, e.g., made of metal, wood, plastic, or similar material, for hooking, securing, or hanging the wheel.

[0065] Alternatively or additionally, the mounting device can have a lateral extension section to accommodate or hook the bicycle wheel. A lateral extension section is understood to be a part projecting or protruding from the supporting structure of the wall mounting device, which serves to thread or attach the wheel (again, usually the front wheel or tire) from an axial direction.

[0066] Preferably, the hook and / or the lateral support section can have at least one U- or V-shaped section or recess to securely hold the wheel, usually the front wheel. The wheel advantageously slides into this U- or V-shaped section or recess on its own and remains very stable in place. To remove the wheel from the suspension device, one person can simply lift it slightly and maneuver it sideways out of the section or recess.

[0067] The boom section can preferably be arranged such that it runs section by section perpendicular to the wall mounting device, in particular to the guide rail of the wall mounting device, i.e. essentially parallel to a ceiling of the vehicle.

[0068] Particularly advantageous is the possibility that the cantilever section can also extend in a further section at an angle to the wall mounting device, i.e., towards the ceiling of the vehicle, especially towards the guide rail of the wall mounting device. This allows a wheel to be easily hooked or threaded into the suspension device from an angled position above to below, in the axial direction of the wheel or rim.

[0069] Preferably, the bicycle transport securing device can be designed such that a bicycle hanging in the suspension device, i.e., not yet fully secured, hangs slightly diagonally away from the side wall into the vehicle's cargo area when attached. Specifically, the suspension device can be designed and positioned relative to the side wall in such a way that, before the bicycle is actually secured by the gripping device, it does not hang exactly parallel to the wall mounting device, in particular to the guide rail of the wall mounting device.

[0070] This prevents the bicycle from unintentionally coming into contact with the side walls or another bicycle before being secured with the gripping device, or from swinging against the bar or the side wall after the gripping device has been released. This significantly simplifies the process of stowing a bicycle in a bicycle transport restraint, especially since the person does not have to hold the bicycle away from the side wall with at least one hand after it has been attached to the restraint. This type of bicycle transport restraint design is therefore particularly user-friendly and considerably reduces the risk of damage during loading and unloading.

[0071] Preferably, the bicycle transport securing device can be designed such that a bicycle secured with the gripping device is arranged with an offset of at least 8 cm, preferably at least 10 cm, particularly preferably about 13 cm, relative to its central plane or central axis of the bicycle relative to the boom.

[0072] This means that the bar of the bicycle transport restraint does not touch the bicycle itself on the side facing the bicycle. In other words, it can be conveniently attached almost anywhere on the bicycle frame, as it runs around the bicycle and can be mounted and secured using the gripping arm with the clamping jaw assembly, which can be pivoted into the center plane of the bicycle. At the same time, it does not extend laterally beyond the pedals, so that it is possible to attach another bicycle in a further bicycle transport restraint at a distance of approximately 50 cm, preferably 60 cm, along the side wall between the wall mounting points of the two bicycle transport restraints, provided that the handlebars of the bicycles are not excessively wide or it is possible to position the handlebars past each other.

[0073] With particularly large, i.e., particularly long, bicycles, it is possible that one wheel may rest on or touch the ground, depending on the height of the suspension device. However, this does not affect the secure fastening of the bicycle in the bicycle transport restraint system.

[0074] Preferably, the boom can be pivoted about a horizontal pivot axis of the pivot joint relative to the wall mounting device by means of the swivel joint.

[0075] Preferably, the boom can be pivoted by means of the swivel joint about a horizontal pivot axis of the swivel joint relative to the wall mounting device from a substantially vertical parked position to a pivoted, and most preferably substantially horizontal, holding position, or vice versa. "Parked position" means that the boom of the bicycle transport restraint is not currently in use, or that the bicycle transport restraint is not currently occupied by a bicycle. In contrast, a "holding position" refers to a pivoted position of the boom in which the boom is aligned or adjusted to hold or secure a bicycle.

[0076] Preferably, the suspension device and / or the swivel joint and / or the sliding mechanism and / or the clamping jaw arrangement of the gripping device can each have a quick-release mechanism for quickly securing or unlocking the bicycle.

[0077] There are various options for the further design and arrangement of, in particular, multiple bicycle transport restraints in a vehicle.

[0078] Particularly preferably, at least two bicycle transport restraints can each be arranged at an angle of less than or equal to 45°, more preferably 30°, rotated to the wall mounting device and / or to the side wall in the vehicle, practically in a van.

[0079] Preferably, as mentioned, the vehicle according to the invention can comprise at least one bicycle transport securing group, which is mounted on one of the side walls in the cargo area of ​​the vehicle as intended.

[0080] Particularly preferable is the arrangement of at least two bicycle transport securing groups on opposite side walls of the vehicle in such a way that a central aisle remains between the bicycle transport securing units. This aisle allows each bicycle to be loaded and / or unloaded at any position in the vehicle, and especially at each bicycle transport securing unit, regardless of the vehicle's overall load status. In other words, not only the bicycle transport securing units themselves, but also the bicycles themselves, when secured within the units, are arranged in the vehicle in such a way that, regardless of which specific bicycle is being loaded or unloaded, only that exact bicycle can be loaded or unloaded at any given time.Nevertheless, the bicycle transport restraints are arranged as close together as possible in the vehicle, thus striking a good compromise between, on the one hand, a large number of bicycle transport restraints for the safe transport of as many bicycles as possible, and on the other hand, just enough space between the individual bicycle transport restraints so that loading and unloading is convenient and quick for the driver, in order to minimize the vehicle's downtime when delivering repaired bicycles or picking up bicycles in need of repair, and thus, especially in urban traffic, to keep obstruction to other motor vehicle traffic to a minimum.

[0081] Optionally, the vehicle can also have a front-facing cabin wall to separate the cargo area from the driver or driver's cab. This cabin wall can include a passageway or an additional door, allowing the driver even faster access to the cargo area. The preferred arrangement of multiple bicycle transport restraints in the vehicle, described above, forming a bicycle transport restraint group comprising a plurality of bicycle transport restraints and a wall mounting device with a common base structure for attaching the bicycle transport restraints, does not obstruct such a passageway or door in the cabin wall to the cargo area, since the bicycle transport restraints are each attached only to the side walls, without limiting the invention solely to this.

[0082] The vehicle mentioned several times already, in particular a van, is preferably one with a cargo area, side walls, a double rear door, and a sliding side door. Specifically for such a standard van with a largely empty cargo area, two different bicycle securing systems could be provided: a left-hand system and a separate right-hand system. Each of these systems comprises a row or rail with attachable or pre-attached bicycle restraints for particularly easy and quick installation in such a van.

[0083] If conventional storage systems with existing bicycle racks were retrofitted and positioned at a 30° angle to the side wall or a corresponding angle to the direction of travel, there is a risk that the bicycles would no longer be adequately secured for road use. This is because the bicycle racks simply cannot withstand the leverage forces that would then act on the outrigger, especially during emergency braking. The existing bicycle racks are specifically designed to be positioned with the bicycles facing forward or exactly perpendicular to the direction of travel.

[0084] An angled arrangement at a 30° angle to the side wall is ideal for storing the bicycles in the most space-saving way possible and for stowing them in the bicycle transport restraints with minimal maneuvering effort.

[0085] As mentioned above, there are further preferred assembly steps for the further development of the procedure for stowing a bicycle on a bicycle transport restraint, which is intended to be mounted on a side wall in a cargo space of a vehicle.

[0086] For example, after releasing the swivel joint between the wall mounting device and the boom, the boom can preferably be swivelled from a parked position to a holding position to pivot the boom from a preset swivel position to a desired swivel position, and the swivel joint can then be locked or secured accordingly in the holding position.

[0087] Hanging the bicycle by one wheel, usually the front wheel, in the mounting bracket of a bicycle transport lock can be made easier by gripping the handlebars with both hands before or while the bicycle is placed in a wheelie position with the front wheel in the air, either by resting on its rear wheel or by rolling it into this position. It is then particularly helpful to shift your weight slightly onto one leg and, using a gentle push with the thigh of your other leg against the saddle (while simultaneously pulling slightly with your arms), to gently push or "rotate" the bicycle upwards and then maneuver it onto the mounting bracket by inserting it laterally into the wheel's mounting bracket, following the axial direction of the wheel.In this way, even relatively small and / or less strong people can easily stow the bicycle in the bicycle transport lock with a little practice and then conveniently secure it.

[0088] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying figures and exemplary embodiments. The same components are designated with identical reference numerals in the various figures. The figures are generally not to scale. They show: Fig. 1 A slanted, perspective side view of a preferred embodiment of a bicycle transport securing device according to the invention with a secured bicycle, to illustrate possible gripping positions on different bicycle frames, here a men's or a women's bicycle, Fig. 2 a slanted, perspective side view of two bicycle transport locks of the exemplary embodiment from Fig. 1 in an arrangement for securing a child's bicycle and a folding bicycle one above the other, Fig. 3 A schematic top view into the cargo space of an exemplary embodiment of a vehicle with a multitude of bicycle transport restraints on the side walls. Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic overview of an embodiment of a vehicle 200 according to the invention, here e.g. a transporter 200, for the accommodation or intended mounting of bicycle transport locks 1 for the transport of bicycles F1, F2, F3.

[0089] The vehicle 200 includes a cargo space 201 with side walls 202l, 202r, a front cabin wall 203, and a sliding side door 204 at the front (here in Fig. 3 upper) end of the right side panel 202r and a rear door 205 at the rear (here in Fig. 3. The lower end of the two side walls 202l, 202r, opposite the cabin wall 203, allows access to, loading, and unloading of the cargo space 201 of the vehicle 200 from the side or from the rear. The cargo space 200 can accommodate twelve bicycle transport restraints 1 (only one bicycle transport restraint 1 is shown here as an example), each spaced at a suitable minimum distance c from the others along the respective side wall 202l, 202r. The bicycle positions FP indicate where the bicycle center plane FM is located when a bicycle is securely stowed in the vehicle 200.

[0090] The bicycle transport restraints 1 are grouped into a first bicycle transport restraint group 100 with seven bicycle transport restraints 1 along the left side wall 202l and a second bicycle transport restraint group 100 with five bicycle transport restraints 1 along the right side wall 202r. The bicycle transport restraints 1 are mounted or arranged on the two side walls 202l, 202r at an angle α of approximately 30° to the side wall 202l, 202r, so that with bicycles secured therein (not shown), a central aisle area M remains free in the vehicle 200 between the two rows of bicycle transport restraints 1 for entering, loading, and unloading. Thus, regardless of how the vehicle 200 is loaded with bicycles in the bicycle transport restraints 1, a user always has access to each bicycle transport restraint 1, for example, to load or unload a bicycle individually.to unload, regardless of how many bicycle transport locks 1 are currently occupied by bicycles.

[0091] The clear width (here in Fig. 3 in the “left-right direction”) of the center aisle M (perpendicular to the direction of travel FR of the vehicle 200) is preferably at least 50 cm when loaded with adult bicycles of usual sizes (i.e. without special sizes).

[0092] Based on Fig. Section 1 now describes a preferred embodiment of a single such bicycle transport restraint 1 according to the invention in the state mounted as intended on the left side wall 202l of the vehicle 200. A bicycle F1, F1' is secured in the bicycle transport restraint 1 according to the invention. To illustrate the universal applicability of the bicycle transport restraint 1, in Fig. Figure 1 shows how the bicycle transport lock 1 secures a typical men's bicycle F1 with a top tube or a typical women's bicycle F1' without a top tube, but with a down tube indicated by a dashed line, according to the invention.

[0093] In Fig. Figure 2 also shows an exemplary, particularly space-saving storage of two bicycles F2, F3 one above the other in the vehicle 200, namely once how a child's bicycle F2 and once how a folding bicycle F3 can be stored and secured in two bicycle transport restraints 1 mounted one above the other and spaced apart from each other (of the type according to the invention).

[0094] As in Fig. 1 (but also in Fig. 2) The essential main components of the bicycle transport securing device 1 include a wall mounting device 2 for mounting the bicycle transport securing device 1 on a side wall 202l, 200r of the vehicle 200, a suspension device 3 which is attached to the wall mounting device 2, for hanging a wheel VR, HR of a bicycle F1, F1', F2, F3, a boom 4 pivotally mounted on a pivot joint 45 on the wall mounting device 2 with a sliding mechanism 40, 70, on which boom 4 in turn a gripping device 5 with a gripping arm 50 and a clamping jaw arrangement 60 is arranged at an end section of the boom 4.

[0095] The wall mounting device 2 has an elongated, vertically extending guide rail 20 with a guide slot 21 for guiding and fastening the suspension device 3 and the swivel joint 45, on which the arm 4 is pivotally attached.

[0096] The suspension device 3 comprises a hook 31 which has a U-shaped section 36 in which a wheel VR, HR, can be suspended. Fig. 1 for example a front wheel VR and in one of the bicycle transport locks 1 in Fig. 2 For example, to accommodate a rear wheel HR of bicycle F1, F1', F2, F3. At the end of the U-shaped section 36 of the hook 31, there is a lateral, upwardly extending cantilever section 32, on which the wheel VR, HR initially rests when hooked in, before it slides almost by itself along the slope of the cantilever section 32 into the U-shaped section 36.

[0097] The suspension device 3 and the swivel joint 45 are positioned along the guide rail 20 of the wall mounting device 2 at a practical vertical distance a from each other, with the swivel joint 45 being fixed or lockable at a preset height h1 along the guide rail 20. The height h1 of the swivel joint 45 is chosen so that it is practically reachable for the user, i.e., neither too low nor too high. Additionally, it is advantageous for handling, as well as for the stability of the extension arm 4 projecting from the swivel joint 45, if the swivel joint 45 is positioned at a height h1 such that the extension arm 4 can be aligned as horizontally as possible. This facilitates adjustment of the distance b between the aforementioned gripping arm 50 and the swivel joint 45 by means of the sliding mechanism 40, 70 along the extension arm 4.Furthermore, the boom 4 can be kept as short as possible, which shortens the lever arm and thus reduces the forces that the pivot joint 45, and ultimately the wall mounting device 2, must absorb. Typically, the height h1 can therefore be approximately between the front wheel (VR) and the pedals of a bicycle F1, F1' properly suspended in the mounting device 3. For a folding bicycle F3, which is typically suspended in the opposite direction, i.e., with the rear wheel (HR) in the mounting device 3, it can accordingly be approximately between the rear wheel (HR) and the pedals of a properly suspended folding bicycle F3. Preferably, the preset height h1 for transporting bicycles with a tire size of 28 inches and a frame size greater than or equal to 50 can be measured from the vehicle floor at a minimum of 0.9 m, particularly preferably at least 1 m, and most preferably approximately 1 m.at 1.05 m, and / or preferably at most 1.4 m, particularly preferably at most 1.2 m, more preferably at most 1.1 m.

[0098] As already mentioned, the boom 4 is mounted in the pivot joint 45 for pivoting relative to the side wall 202l, 202r, with one end pivoting about a pivot axis S1 of the pivot joint 45. The pivot joint 45 only allows the boom 45 to pivot parallel to the bicycle's center plane FM, but not in or against the direction of travel FR of the vehicle 200. This ensures that the rear wheel HR of the bicycle F1, F1' (which is otherwise freely swinging in the prior art) can no longer swing, especially in or against the direction of travel FR, when it is connected to the boom 4 via the gripping device 5. This ensures load securing in accordance with the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO).

[0099] For length adjustment of the boom 4, the boom 4 here comprises, as part of the aforementioned sliding mechanism 40, 70, an extendable telescopic rod 40 which can be locked in length by means of a rotary knob 41.

[0100] The telescopic pole 40, for example, is positioned here to hold the men's bicycle F1, essentially horizontally from the swivel joint 45, and is extended to such an extent that the gripping arm 50 is positioned on an opposite end section of the telescopic pole 40 (farther from the swivel joint) just below a "height" of the head tube of the bicycle F1 and runs approximately parallel to the head tube. The term "height" was chosen because this length corresponds to the height from the ground when the bicycle is in a normal, upright position. Accordingly, the height here is not relative to the height in Fig. 1 in the depicted state of the bicycle F1 hanging on the side wall 202l, but rather to an essentially horizontal distance or length from the side wall 202l or from the guide rail 20 on the side wall 202l (i.e. from the wheels towards the handlebars).

[0101] For stable securing, the gripping arm 50 of the gripping device 5 is positioned so that it extends somewhat deeper into the cargo space 201, i.e., is located further away from the side wall 202l than a section of the top tube to be gripped near the head tube of the bicycle F1. This provides sufficient space or clearance between the gripping arm 50 and the top tube to allow the clamping jaw arrangement 60 to grip the top tube.

[0102] The gripping arm 50 is always positioned or protrudes in such a way as to be essentially normal or perpendicular from one side of the bicycle F1 into a bicycle center plane FM or center axis plane of the bicycle F1, such that it brings the clamping jaw arrangement 60 into a suitable gripping position at a distance d or offset d to the boom 4 for gripping a part, here a top tube of the bicycle F1.

[0103] The top tube of bicycle F1 is clamped from "above" (here in) by means of the clamping jaw arrangement 60, which projects at a right angle from the gripping arm 50 at an end section of the gripping arm 50 furthest from the boom. Fig. 1 from the right) or from the direction of the handlebars firmly gripped and secured against unwanted swinging, e.g. when the vehicle accelerates 200 during a transport journey, especially when braking hard.

[0104] In this position, the boom 4 or the telescopic rod 40 is arranged in a holding position HS. In the holding position HS, all joints 45, 61, 62 and the sliding mechanism 40, 70 are locked or secured by means of quick-release mechanisms 41, 46, 63, 71 (here, for example, implemented as a rotary knob 41 and levers 46, 63, 71) to completely secure the bicycle F1. This means that a sliding sleeve 70 of the sliding mechanism 40, 70 for additionally moving the gripping arm 50 along the boom 4 and for rotating or pivoting the gripping arm 50 about the boom 4, as well as the aforementioned telescopic rod 40 of the sliding mechanism 40, 70, are also firmly locked. The lever 71 serves to lock the sliding sleeve 70 and the rotary knob 41 to lock the telescopic rod 40 of the sliding mechanism 40, 70.

[0105] This means that a bicycle F1 is secured against all movements relative to the side wall 202l during transport.

[0106] In Fig. Figure 1 also shows, for comparison, how a women's bicycle F1' can be optimally secured in the same way using the same bicycle transport restraint 1. The women's bicycle F1' differs from the men's bicycle F1 primarily in that it has no top tube and instead a curved down tube. This down tube is shown with dashed lines for illustration, as are all components of the gripping device 5', which are shown here in an alternative holding position HS'. ​​Otherwise, the women's bicycle F1' is identical to the men's bicycle F1 and is therefore not shown again in its entirety with dashed lines for the sake of clarity.

[0107] In such a case, the gripping device 5' with the gripping arm 50' with the clamping jaw arrangement 60' would grip the bicycle F1' at the down tube of the bicycle F1'. Based on a in the Fig. 1 along the guide rail 20 relative to the position for the men's bicycle F1, the second pivot joint 45' is shifted downwards at a height h2 and a suitable alternative holding position HS' of the cantilever 4' which is pivotably mounted to the pivot joint 45' is to be shown.

[0108] In reality, only one men's or one women's bicycle is secured to the transport securing device 1, so naturally only one pivoting arm attached to the guide rail in a holding position HS, HS' is required. It should be emphasized again at this point that in the figure, all components and their reference lines and symbols relating to the securing of the women's bicycle F1' and the differences between the women's bicycle F1' and a men's bicycle F1 are shown with dashed lines or with a reference symbol enclosed in a single quotation mark or dash.

[0109] Starting from the aforementioned position of the swivel joint 45', the boom 4' can be extended considerably less, since the distance to the frame of the bicycle F1' is not as great. This means that the boom 4' experiences less torque and is therefore subjected to less stress.

[0110] Incidentally, the shifted position of the swivel joint 45' allows for any number of other (not shown) holding positions of the boom 4, in order to better reach other parts of the frame with the gripping device 5. For example, as shown here with the dashed components, the frame of the women's bicycle F1' can be gripped more stably with the holding position HS' shown. In this position, the boom 4' or the telescopic rod 40' is angled slightly downwards from the swivel joint 45' and is considerably retracted compared to the boom 4 mentioned above. Otherwise, however, the gripping arm 50' with the sliding sleeve 70 on the telescopic rod 40' and with the clamping jaw arrangement 60' of the gripping device 5' can be aligned more or less identically to the boom 4' (as was the case with the boom 4 described above), so that the bicycle F1', for example,immediately after the bicycle F1 described above, it can be secured for transport with the same bicycle transport lock 1 - without necessarily having to adjust the joints 61, 62 - simply by gripping the down tube.

[0111] However, it should be noted that the position of the swivel joint 45 along the guide rail 20 can also be used to hold the women's bicycle F1', which is generally preferred. This means that a user has a variety of individually selectable options for gripping a frame part of a bicycle F1, F1' at different points using the clamping jaw arrangement 60.

[0112] For example, the women's bicycle F1' could also be gripped at the same or a slightly different position on the frame by means of a pivoting and length adjustment of the boom 4 and, if necessary, a repositioning of the gripping arm 50 and the clamping jaw arrangement 60 of the gripping device 5.

[0113] With some experience, the user will discover for themselves where and with which adjustment and / or swivel it is best to grip a bicycle to be secured. Based on this experience, a certain preset position can then be established and maintained, which, based on experience, is particularly well-suited for certain bicycle types and sizes, allowing common bicycles to be secured quickly and easily without much adjustment. Additionally, if necessary, a quick readjustment can always be made in just a few steps.

[0114] In Fig. Figure 2 shows, as mentioned, further possibilities of how the boom 4, the gripping arm 50 and the clamping jaw arrangement 60 of the gripping device 5 of the bicycle transport securing device 1 can be aligned in order to achieve almost any other gripping position on the frame of a bicycle F2, F3.

[0115] If the boom 4 is not in use, it can also be moved into a parking position PS (see) – in order not to obstruct or protrude into the cargo space 201 of the vehicle 200. Fig. 3 - View from above). It is then vertically aligned such that it runs upwards from the swivel joint 45 along the guide rail 20 of the wall mounting device 2, directly past the suspension device 3. A corresponding spring clip can be attached above, below, or on the mounting plate of the suspension device 3 in the guide slot or on the mounting plate itself to hold the arm 4 securely in the parked position PS even without locking the swivel joint 45. From there, it can then be quickly swivelled down to any desired holding position HS at any time.

[0116] It should be mentioned here that, in principle, to form the displacement mechanism 40, 70, it is sufficient either to implement the boom 4 as an extendable telescopic rod 40 or to implement the sliding sleeve 70, which is movable along the boom 4, for length-adjustable coupling of the gripping arm 50 to the boom 4 in order to adjust the distance b between the pivot joint 45 and the gripping device 5. However, both variants are shown together here to demonstrate the multitude of adjustment possibilities when combining both variants.

[0117] The in the Fig. 1 and Fig.The two bicycles F1, F1', F2, F3 shown are not to be understood as limiting, but rather as concrete examples to illustrate bicycles F1, F1', F2, F3 that differ considerably from one another. In summary, the components 4, 5, 50, 60 can be rotated in different directions using the joints 61, 62, 45 and adjusted in length using the sliding mechanism 40, 70, so that the bicycle transport lock 1 finds a suitable, secure gripping position for the clamping jaw arrangement 60 of the gripping device 5 on almost any frame shape of a bicycle F1, F1', F2, F3.

[0118] Finally, it should be noted once again that the devices described in detail above are merely exemplary embodiments which can be modified in various ways by a person skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the described bicycle transport securing assemblies could, in principle, also be provided or manufactured for use in a container or the like. Furthermore, the use of the indefinite articles "a" or "an" does not preclude the possibility that the relevant features may be present multiple times. Likewise, the terms "unit" and "module" do not preclude the possibility that these may consist of several subunits, possibly even spatially separated ones. Reference symbol list 1 bicycle transport lock 2 Wall mounting device 3 Suspension device 4.4' boom 5.5' Gripping device 20 guide rail 21 guide slots 31 hooks 32 Boom section Section 36 40, 40' telescopic pole 41 Rotary knob 45, 45' swivel joint 50, 50' Gripper arm 60, 60' clamping jaw arrangement 61 Joint for rotation about a longitudinal axis of the clamping jaw assembly 62 Joint for pivoting the clamping jaw assembly around the gripper arm 70, 70' Guide element / sliding sleeve 71 levers 100 bicycle transport safety group 200 vehicles 201 Cargo space / Interior / Van cargo space 202l, 202r side walls 203 cabin wall 204 Door / Sliding door 205 Door / Rear door α Angle of the bicycle transport lock to the side wall a distance between suspension device and swivel joint b Distance between gripping arm and swivel joint c Distance between two bicycle transport locks along the side wall d Distance / offset between a plane of the boom and the bicycle's center plane F1 bicycle / Men's bicycle F1 bicycle / women's bicycle F2 bicycle / children's bicycle F3 bicycle / folding bike FM Bicycle Middle Level FP bicycle positions FR direction of travel Rear wheel HS, HS' holding position M Central aisle area / Central aisle PS Parking position S1 swivel axis VR front wheel

Claims

[1] Bicycle transport lock (1) for side wall mounting in a loading space (201) of a vehicle (200), in particular a transporter (200), for a bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) to be transported, with - a wall fastening device (2) with means for the fixed position fastening of the bicycle transport securing device (1) to a side wall of the vehicle (200), - a suspension device (3) arranged on the wall fastening device (2) for hanging a bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) on a wheel (VR, HR), - a boom (4) pivotably mounted on the wall fastening device (2) by means of a pivot joint (45) that can be locked in various pivot positions, and a gripping device (5) mounted on the boom (4) at a distance (a) from the pivot joint (45) for gripping the bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) to be held, wherein the gripping device (5) comprises a gripping arm (50), a clamping jaw arrangement (60) for clamping a part, preferably a frame part, of the bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3), and a lockable displacement mechanism (40, 70) in order to fix the distance (a) of the gripping arm (50) to the pivot joint (45) along the boom (4) in a separately adjustable manner. [2] Bicycle transport lock according to claim 1, wherein the boom (4) comprises a length-adjustable telescopic rod (40). [3] Bicycle transport lock according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the gripping arm (50) of the gripping device (5) has a displaceable guide element (70) for fixing to the boom (4) in different displacement positions along the boom (4). [4] Bicycle transport lock according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the wall fastening device (2) in a state mounted as intended on a side wall (202l, 202r) of a loading space (201) of a vehicle (200) comprises, on a side facing away from the side wall, an elongated, continuous guide rail (20), along which guide rail (20) the suspension device (3) and / or the pivot joint (45) are to be or are to be fastened in a height-adjustable manner in different positions, preferably at a distance (b) from one another. [5] Bicycle transport lock according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the guide rail (20) is arranged in a state mounted as intended on a side wall (202l, 202r) of a loading space (201) of a vehicle (200) at an angle of preferably less than or equal to 45°, particularly preferably 30°, rotated to the wall fastening device (2) and / or to the side wall (202l, 202r). [6] Bicycle transport lock according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the suspension device (3) has a hook (31) and / or a lateral extension section (32), wherein the hook (31) and / or the extension section (32) has at least one U-shaped or V-shaped section (36) in order to receive a wheel (VR, HR), preferably a front wheel (VR), of the bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) therein, wherein the extension section (32) is preferably arranged such that it runs in sections perpendicular to the wall fastening device (2), in particular to the guide rail (20) of the wall fastening device (2), and particularly preferably in sections obliquely to the wall fastening device (2), in particular to the guide rail (20) of the wall fastening device (2). [7] Bicycle transport lock according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the bicycle transport lock (1) is designed such that a bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) hanging in the suspension device (3) hangs slightly obliquely into the loading space (201) of the vehicle (200) away from the side wall (202l, 202r) when attached. [8] Bicycle transport lock according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the bicycle transport lock (1) is designed such that a bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) secured with the gripping device (5) is arranged secured with an offset of at least 8 cm, preferably at least 10 cm, particularly preferably approximately 13 cm, to its bicycle center plane (FM) relative to the boom (4). [9] Bicycle transport lock according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the boom (4) can be pivoted by means of the pivot joint (45) about a horizontal pivot axis (S1) relative to the wall mounting device (2), preferably from a substantially vertical parking position (PS) into a pivoted, preferably substantially horizontal, holding position (HS) or vice versa. [10] Bicycle transport lock according to one of the preceding claims, wherein - the suspension device (3) and / or - the swivel joint (45) and / or - the shifting mechanism (40, 70) and / or - the clamping jaw arrangement (60) of the gripping device (5) for quickly securing or unlocking the bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) each have a quick release mechanism (41, 46, 63, 71). [11] Bicycle transport securing group (100) comprising a plurality of bicycle transport securing devices (1) according to one of the preceding claims and a wall fastening device with a common base construction for attaching the bicycle transport securing devices (1), in particular for attaching an interconnected row of bicycle transport securing devices (1). [12] Vehicle (200), in particular transporter (200), with a loading space (201), preferably a transporter loading space (201), with two side walls (202l, 202r) parallel to the direction of travel (FR), optionally a front cabin wall (203) for demarcating the driver of the vehicle (200) and a number of doors (204, 205) for entering and closing the loading space (201), comprising - at least one bicycle transport securing device (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 10, preferably a bicycle transport securing group (100) according to claim 11, which is mounted as intended on one of the side walls (202l, 202r) in the loading space (201) of the vehicle (200), - preferably at least two bicycle transport locks (1) each arranged at an angle of less than or equal to 45°, particularly preferably 30°, rotated to the wall fastening device (2) and / or to the side wall (202l, 202r), wherein very particularly preferably the at least two bicycle transport locks (1) are arranged or are arranged on opposite lateral side walls (202l, 202r) in such a way that a central aisle area (M) remains between the bicycle transport locks (1), which allows each bicycle (F1, F2, F3) to be loaded and / or unloaded at any position in the vehicle (200), in particular at each bicycle transport lock (1), at any time and in any loading state. [13] Method for stowing a bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) on a bicycle transport securing device (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 10, which is mounted as intended on a side wall (202l, 202r) in a loading space (201) of a vehicle (200), in particular a transporter (200), comprising at least the following steps - Hanging the bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) on a wheel (VR, HR), preferably a front wheel (VR), on the suspension device (3), - Providing the boom (4) in a suitable swivel position, - Gripping a part, preferably a frame part, of the bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) with the clamping jaw arrangement (60) of the gripping device (5) and clamping the clamping jaw arrangement (60) to the relevant part, preferably frame part, of the bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3), and at least one, preferably two, of the following steps: - adjusting a relative distance (b) between a suspension device (3) and a pivot joint (45) of a boom (4) along a guide rail (20) of a wall fastening device (2) for a bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3) with a special size, - releasing the swivel joint (45) between the wall fastening device (2), in particular the guide rail (20) of the wall fastening device (2), and the boom (4) to swivel the boom (4) from a preset swivel position into a desired swivel position, preferably from a parking position (PS) into a holding position (HS) and locking the swivel joint (45), - Adjusting a distance (a) of a gripping arm (50) to the pivot joint (45) along the boom (4) by means of a separately lockable displacement mechanism (40, 70), preferably by moving a guide element (70) along the boom (4) and / or by adjusting the length of a telescopic rod (40) of the boom (4), - aligning a gripping device (5) with a clamping jaw arrangement (60) relative to a part, preferably a frame part, of the bicycle (F1, F1', F2, F3), - final securing of all locks not yet secured, in particular the swivel joint (45) and the sliding mechanism (40, 70), the bicycle transport lock (1). [14] Use of a number of bicycle transport securing devices (1) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 10, preferably at least one bicycle transport securing group (100) according to claim 11, for the secure transport of a number of bicycles (F1, F1', F2, F3) in a loading space (201) of a vehicle (200), in particular a transporter (200). [15] Use of a bicycle transport securing group (100) according to claim 11 for transporting, in particular for picking up and / or delivering, a heterogeneous group of bicycles, preferably with bicycles (F1, F1', F2, F3) of different basic types and sizes, with a vehicle (200), in particular a transporter (200), wherein the bicycle transport securing group (100) is mounted as intended on a side wall (202l, 202r) in a loading space (201) of the vehicle (200), in particular of the transporter (200).

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