Holding device with release mechanism for tow ropes on bicycles

Abstract

Device for releasably receiving a tow rope on a bicycle, characterized in that - a rope guide area is provided into which the tow rope is simply hooked, - a mechanically movable slider is provided, where the rope rests and pushes out when pulled - the slider can be operated independently by the user without tools, - and the device can be mounted on a standard bicycle mount (e.g. for lamps or computers).

Description

Technical area

[0001] The invention relates to a mechanical device for towing children's bicycles, in particular a holding module with a release mechanism that enables a child to independently release a tow rope from the bicycle in front. State of the art

[0002] Common towing systems for children's bicycles usually use thin, retractable ropes that are attached to the child's bike. The problem is that many bicycle manufacturers do not provide a suitable attachment point on the child's bike. This often makes using such towing systems cumbersome or unsafe. Currently, there are no devices that offer children a simple and safe way to release the tow rope independently, meaning the child remains dependent on the bicycle in front until a person releases the connection. In practice, this often requires both the child and the accompanying adult to stop when the tow rope is no longer needed. A device that allows children to release the tow rope safely, easily, and intuitively themselves is not yet known. Description of the invention

[0003] The invention is based on the object of providing a safe, intuitive and child-friendly device with which a tow rope attached to the bicycle in front can be hooked onto the child's bicycle and released again independently by the child.

[0004] The device consists of: - a base plate (pos. 3), - a movable slider that can release the rope (pos. 6) - and a cover element to guide the rope. (Pos. 2)

[0005] The base body is designed so that it can be mounted on common mounting systems such as bicycle lamp mounts or bicycle computer mounts, either on the handlebars or on the stem of the child's bike.

[0006] The tow rope is not permanently mounted or fixed, but simply inserted into a guide that is open on the side. The rope now rests against the slider. The child can release the rope again by simply pulling it with their hand.

[0007] The entire function is purely mechanical. No power supply is required. List of reference symbols 1 rope guide 2 cover element 3 Base plate 4 Internal spring groove (cutout) 5 mounting holes 6 sliders

Claims

[1] Device for the detachable attachment of a tow rope to a bicycle, characterized by , that - a rope guide area is provided into which the tow rope is simply hooked, - a mechanically movable slider is provided, where the rope rests and pushes out when pulled - the slider can be operated independently by the user without tools, - and the device can be mounted on a standard bicycle mount (e.g. for lamps or computers). [2] Device according to claim 1, characterized by that the slider is guided by a mechanical guide in a defined direction of movement and is returned to its starting position by means of spring force. [3] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the base body can be rotated by 90°, so that it can be attached either to the handlebars or to other positions on the bicycle. [4] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that all functions are mechanical and no external power supply is required. [5] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that commercially available brackets for bicycle lights or bicycle computers are used for installation. [6] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that no modification or permanent attachment to the tow rope itself is required, but the rope is simply hooked in and held. [7] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the mount is universally designed and can also be used for applications other than bicycle transport [8] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the device is adaptable for different means of transport or holding systems.

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