bicycle transport trailer

Abstract

Bicycle transport trailer, called BIKESHUTTLER, characterized in that the BIKESHUTTLER consists of an unbraked trailer with a maximum permissible total weight of 750 kg with a fixed front and rear wall, wherein regularly arranged support rails are mounted on its platform transversely to the direction of travel, and each support rail lies flat on the loading floor and then the next support rail is arranged in a raised position, and between the support rails, in the middle as well as at the front and rear at half the height of the bicycle, there are padded bars with roller cushions, and the padded bars are attached on the left side in the direction of travel to a longitudinal strut and to a central support.

Description

[0001] The innovation concerns a bicycle transport trailer, hereinafter referred to as BIKESHUTTLER, for the transport of bicycles or E-BIKES of all kinds, consisting of an unbraked trailer with a maximum permissible total weight of 750 kg with a front and rear wall, On the platform of which regularly arranged support rails are mounted transversely to the direction of travel and each support rail rests flat on the loading floor and then the next support rail is arranged higher and is located between the support rails in the middle and There are padded bars with roller cushions at the front and rear halfway up a bicycle, and the padded bars are attached to a longitudinal strut and a central support on the left side in the direction of travel.

[0002] It is known that there are bicycle transport trailers which are used in a braked version, i.e. with a permissible total weight of more than 750 kg, preferably 1800 to 2700 kg.

[0003] It is known that there are bicycle racks for buses, called HUCKEPACK, located on the rear of the buses.

[0004] Both with the bicycle rack for buses and with all known bicycle transport trailers with various bicycle holders, loading and unloading can be carried out by the passenger or the driver.

[0005] The discrepancy here is that the bus driver is not allowed to leave the driver's seat according to regulations, but on the other hand is responsible for securing the load according to UVV.

[0006] This inconsistency has not yet been regulated in Germany or the EU, so the bus driver is left with the blame.

[0007] Another disadvantage is that the majority of bus drivers are not authorized to tow a trailer weighing more than 750 kg. For example, with a Class B driver's license, towing a trailer with a gross vehicle weight of up to 750 kg is permitted.

[0008] The innovation is based on the task of designing a bicycle transport trailer, called BIKESHUTTLER, for the transport of bicycles or e-bikes, whereby the passenger can load and unload independently and the permissible total weight of the trailer does not exceed 750 kg. A sufficient number of bicycle spaces (7 to 10) should be aimed for in scheduled services and the use of the BIKESHUTTLER should continue. by bus, minibus, taxi and car.

[0009] This task was solved by the BIKESHUTTLER consisting of an unbraked trailer with a maximum permissible total weight of 750 kg with a front and rear wall, On the platform of which regularly arranged support rails are mounted transversely to the direction of travel and each support rail rests flat on the loading floor and then the next support rail is arranged higher and is located between the support rails in the middle and There are padded bars with roller cushions at the front and rear halfway up a bicycle, and the padded bars are attached to a longitudinal strut and a central support on the left side in the direction of travel.

[0010] The distance between the support rails is 300 mm.

[0011] The distance between the front support rail and the front wall and the distance between the rear support rail and the rear wall is preferably 500 mm.

[0012] This makes loading and unloading bicycles or e-bikes with handlebar widths up to 800 mm and larger on the front and rear rails much easier.

[0013] The distance between the upholstery bars is preferably 300 mm.

[0014] They are positioned centrally between the support rails and at the front and rear 150 mm from the front and rear support rails.

[0015] The upholstery rods are attached to the left-hand longitudinal strut between the front and rear walls using adjustable flanges.

[0016] The height of the front wall is 600 to 800 mm and, if the body is raised, 1300 to 1500 mm, preferably 1400 mm.

[0017] The front and rear walls are preferably made of aluminum sheet including vertical stanchions arranged at the corners and are beveled or rounded in the upper area.

[0018] Between the front and rear walls there is a central roof, preferably with a width of 1000 mm.

[0019] This gives the structure stability when driving.

[0020] The chassis including the loading floor is made of special aluminum profiles in a self-supporting design.

[0021] This results in a low dead weight and thus a high payload.

[0022] This allows for a number of 7 to 10 bicycle spaces.

[0023] A PVC tarpaulin is attached to the left side in the direction of travel.

[0024] Since loading and unloading only takes place from the right side in the direction of travel - for safety reasons - the body of the trailer is not accessible on the left side.

[0025] On the right side in the direction of travel, everything between the front and rear walls and the central roof is open so that the bikes can be loaded and unloaded.

[0026] As part of the innovation, a PVC roll-up tarpaulin is arranged on the right-hand side between the front and rear walls as well as the central roof and the outer frame.

[0027] Optionally, it is possible to equip the system with a roller shutter, allowing the tarpaulin to be opened and closed remotely from the bus cockpit. Instead of a roller shutter, a side flap that opens upwards is provided.

[0028] Flashing lights are located on the front and rear walls on the right-hand side to alert passengers that the bus with trailer is stopped.

[0029] A camera is installed inside the trailer, allowing the bus driver to view both the stopping location and what's happening on the right side on a monitor in the cockpit. This enables a bicycle shuttle service, particularly behind scheduled buses with frequent stops and short intervals.

[0030] The bus driver remains at his seat.

[0031] The wheels are secured with a gas-spring-assisted rear wheel lock and safety expander, ensuring the wheels are securely stowed.

[0032] BUS & BIKE MOBILITY IN CITY AND COUNTRY

Claims

[1] Bicycle transport trailer, called BIKESHUTTLER characterized by that the BIKESHUTTLER consists of an unbraked trailer with a maximum permissible total weight of 750 kg with a fixed front and rear wall, with regularly arranged support rails mounted on its platform transversely to the direction of travel and one support rail rests flat on the loading floor and then the next support rail is arranged higher and between the support rails in the middle as well as at the front and rear halfway up the bike there are padded bars with roller cushions and the padded bars are attached to a longitudinal strut and a central support on the left side in the direction of travel. [2] BIKE SHUTTLER according to claim 1 characterized by , that the distance between the support rails is 300 mm. [3] BIKE SHUTTLER according to claims 1 to 2, characterized by , that the distance between the front support rail and the front wall and the rear support rail and the rear wall is preferably 500 mm. [4] BIKE SHUTTLER according to claims up to 3, characterized by , that the distance between the upholstery bars is 300 mm. They are positioned centrally between the support rails and at the front and rear 150 mm from the front and rear support rails. [5] BIKE SHUTTLER according to claims 1 to 4 characterized by , that the upholstery rods are attached to a longitudinal strut between the front and rear walls by means of adjustable flanges. [6] BIKE SHUTTLER according to claims 1 to 5, characterized by , that the height of the front and rear walls is 600 to 800 mm and, if the body is raised, 1300 to 1500 mm, preferably 1400 mm, and is bevelled or rounded on both sides in the upper area and made of aluminium sheet including vertical stakes arranged at the corners and provided with a central roof preferably 1000 mm wide between the front and rear walls. [7] BIKE SHUTTLER according to claims 1 to 6, characterized by , that the chassis, including the loading floor, is designed and manufactured from special aluminum profiles in a self-supporting construction. [8] BIKE SHUTTLER according to claims 1 to 7, that a PVC tarpaulin is attached on the left side. [9] BIKE SHUTTLER according to claims 1 to 8, characterized by , that on the right-hand side in the direction of travel, a PVC roll-up tarpaulin is arranged over the entire length between the central roof and the outer frame of the trailer. [10] BIKE SHUTTLER according to claims 1 to 9, characterized by , that a winding device is arranged on the roll-up tarpaulin. [11] BIKE SHUTTLER according to claims 1 to 10, that the front and rear walls as well as the central roof and the left side are made of GRP moulded parts with curves. [12] BIKE SHUTTLER according to claims 1 to 11, characterized by , that on the right-hand side in the direction of travel between the central roof and the outer frame there is a side flap or roller shutter that can be opened upwards. [13] BIKE SHUTTLER according to claims 1 to 12, characterized by , that there are flashing lights on the front wall and rear wall on the outside right and a camera inside the trailer.