Reversible bike rack

Abstract

Reversible bicycle carrier, characterized in that it comprises: a mounting frame (1), wherein the mounting frame (1) is provided on a first side with a clamping device (101) which is fastened to a rear coupling ball head of a vehicle, wherein the mounting frame (1) is hingedly connected to a support connection bracket (102) on a second side, and wherein the mounting frame (1) is provided on the second side with a support surface (103) which faces the support connection bracket (102) and is provided at an angle; a movable frame (2), wherein the movable frame (2) is provided above the mounting frame (1), wherein the movable frame (2) is provided with at least one running rail assembly (3), wherein a lower surface of the movable frame (2) is fixedly connected to the support connection bracket (102) so that the movable frame (2) is rotatably connected to the mounting frame (1) via the support connection bracket (102), wherein a locking hook mechanism (4) is provided between the movable frame (2) and the mounting frame (1) to lock the movable frame (2) to the mounting frame (1) so that an inner side wall of the support connection bracket (102) is located above an upper surface of the mounting frame (1), wherein the movable frame (2) is provided on a part projecting towards an outer side of the mounting frame (1) with a pedal-like drive mechanism (5) which drives the locking hook mechanism (4) for unlocking,so that the support connection bracket (102) is tilted outwards and the inner side wall of the support connection bracket (102) is supported by the support surface (103).

Description

Technical area

[0001] The present utility model relates to the technical field of automotive accessories, in particular a reversible bicycle carrier. State of the art

[0002] To enjoy stylish outdoor activities and work convenience, people often need to take bicycles with them when traveling by car or working in remote areas. Because the vehicle interior is small and unsuitable for bicycle storage, a reversible bicycle carrier is typically mounted on a rear tow ball at the rear of the vehicle to facilitate the attachment or removal of a bicycle from the bike carrier without affecting the normal use of the vehicle's tailgate. For example, a utility model patent under Chinese Patent Disclosure No. CN204077538U discloses a bicycle carrier with a rear tow ball. The frame includes a taillight assembly, a movable frame weldment, a fixed frame weldment, a running rail assembly, and a bracket assembly.wherein the movable frame welding element is provided with a drawbar at a front end position, wherein the movable frame welding element is movably connected to the fixed frame welding element at a middle position, wherein the movable frame welding element is rotatable relative to the fixed frame welding element about a fixed position, wherein the movable frame welding element is provided with a taillight assembly at a front end, wherein the fixed frame welding element is provided with a ball head seat for attaching a vehicle rear at a rear end of the fixed frame welding element, wherein a movable rod assembly is provided with a running rail assembly and a bracket assembly at the upper end, and wherein a U-shaped bracket is attached to the movable frame welding element by means of an adjusting chuck.

[0003] However, existing bike racks often require manual operation to flip and open them, which is not only time-consuming and labor-consuming, but also can pose a safety hazard during the flipping process. Furthermore, it requires the user to hold and open the bike rack after flipping it until it is folded into the correct position before placing or removing the bike, which is more inconvenient to use. Disclosure of the application

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to develop a reversible bicycle carrier to solve the above disadvantages, whereby a user can unlock and turn the bicycle carrier without manual operation, which simplifies the use of the bicycle carrier and improves comfort and safety.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, the present utility model uses the following technical solution: a reversible bicycle carrier comprising: a mounting frame, wherein the mounting frame is provided on a first side with a clamping device which is fastened to a rear coupling ball head of a vehicle, wherein the mounting frame is hingedly connected to a support connection bracket on a second side, and wherein the mounting frame is provided on the second side with a support surface which faces the support connection bracket and is provided at an angle, a movable frame, the movable frame being provided above the mounting frame, the movable frame being provided with at least one running rail assembly, a lower surface of the movable frame being fixedly connected to the support connection bracket so that the movable frame is rotatably connected to the mounting frame via the support connection bracket, a locking hook mechanism being provided between the movable frame and the mounting frame to lock the movable frame to the mounting frame so that an inner side wall of the support connection bracket is located above an upper surface of the mounting frame, the movable frame being provided, at a part projecting toward an outer side of the mounting frame, with a pedal-like drive mechanism that drives the locking hook mechanism for unlocking,so that the support connection bracket is tilted outwards and the inner side wall of the support connection bracket is supported by the support surface.

[0006] Optionally, the locking hook mechanism comprises a locking hook mounting frame, a locking hook body, an elastic member, and a transmission body, wherein the locking hook mounting frame is fixedly connected to the movable frame, a lower portion of the locking hook mounting frame projects to a lower surface of the movable frame, and wherein the lower portion of the locking hook mounting frame is pivotally connected to the locking hook body, wherein a movable hole for movement of the locking hook body passes below the locking hook mounting frame, and wherein an upper portion of the locking hook body passes through the movable hole, wherein both ends of the transmission body are connected to the upper end of the locking hook body and the upper surface of the movable frame, respectively.are pivotally connected to the pedal-type drive mechanism, wherein the elastic member is provided between the interior of the locking hook mounting frame and the upper portion of the locking hook body so that the locking hook body tends to approach the transmission body, wherein the mounting frame is hollow, wherein a socket passes through the upper surface of the mounting frame, wherein the mounting frame is provided internally with a fixing pin, wherein the lower portion of the locking hook body is inserted into the socket, and wherein the lower portion of the locking hook body is provided with a hooking groove which can be hooked into the fixing pin.

[0007] Optionally, the transmission body may have a rod-like structure or a rope-like structure.

[0008] Optionally, a curved guide surface is formed on a side wall of the locking hook body facing away from the hooking groove, and an inclined guide surface is formed in a lower portion of the locking hook body near the side wall of the hooking groove.

[0009] Optionally, a mounting hole passes through the mounting frame into which the mounting pin is inserted so that the mounting pin can be removably connected to the mounting frame.

[0010] Optionally, the pedal-type drive mechanism comprises a transmission frame and a foot pedal, wherein the movable frame is fixedly connected to a drive mounting frame at a part protruding to the outside of the mounting frame, wherein a lower portion of the drive mounting frame protrudes to the lower surface of the movable frame, and wherein the drive mounting frame is pivotally connected to the transmission frame, wherein the foot pedal is fixedly connected to the transmission frame, and wherein the foot pedal protrudes to the outside of the movable frame for pedaling.

[0011] Optionally, the track rail assembly is provided in a plurality, wherein the track rail assemblies are spaced apart from each other along a length direction of the movable frame.

[0012] Optionally, the track assembly includes a track body and two wheel buckles located at the ends of the track body.

[0013] Optionally, the movable frame is provided with a clamping jaw holder on one side near the clamping device, whereby the clamping jaw holder is provided with a bicycle carrier fastening clamping jaw.

[0014] Optionally, the movable frame is provided with a rear light device on one side near the pedal-like drive mechanism, wherein the rear light device is provided with an escape groove on the underside which cooperates with the pedal-like drive mechanism.

[0015] Compared to the prior art, the present utility model has the following advantageous effects: When the bike rack is in use, the movable frame is pivotally connected to the mounting frame by the support link bracket. The movable frame and the mounting frame are secured together by the locking hook mechanism. The support link bracket supports the movable frame to maintain it in a horizontal position. The movable frame is provided with a pedal-type drive mechanism at a portion protruding toward an outer side of the mounting frame. When the user steps on the operating portion of the pedal-type drive mechanism to drive the locking hook mechanism to unlock, the user can also use the force of pedaling to rotate the movable frame outward and reverse the support link bracket outward.The inner side wall of the support connection bracket is supported by the support surface, ensuring that the movable frame is held in an open position and tilted relative to the mounting frame to allow the user to remove the bike from the track assembly. The user can unlock and flip the bike rack without manual operation, simplifying the use of the bike rack and improving comfort and safety. Drawing of the disclosure Fig. 1 shows a first schematic representation of the structure of a bicycle carrier according to an embodiment; Fig. 2 shows a second schematic representation of the bicycle carrier according to an embodiment; Fig. 3 shows a sectional view of the bicycle carrier according to an embodiment; Fig. 4 shows a sectional view of the movable frame in an open position according to an embodiment.

[0016] List of reference symbols: 1. mounting frame; 101. clamping device; 102. support connection bracket; 103. support surface; 104. bushing; 105. fixing pin; 106. fixing hole; 2. movable frame; 201. drive mounting frame; 202. movable groove; 3. running rail assembly; 31. rail body; 32. wheel buckle; 4. locking hook mechanism; 41. locking hook mounting frame; 42. locking hook body; 43. elastic member; 44. transmission body; 401. hooking groove; 402. curved guide surface; 403. inclined guide surface; 404. movable hole; 5. pedal-type drive mechanism; 51. transmission frame; 52. foot pedal; 6. jaw bracket; 601. Bicycle carrier mounting clamp; 7. Rear light device; 701. Escape groove. Concrete embodiments

[0017] The present utility model is described in more detail below in conjunction with the embodiments and the attached drawings.

[0018] As in Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig.4, a reversible bicycle carrier comprises a mounting frame 1 and a movable frame 2. The mounting frame 1 is a U-shaped frame, the first side of the mounting frame 1 is a rod-shaped structure in a "-" shape, and the mounting frame 1 is provided with a clamping device 101. The clamping device 101 may be a bracket-type clamping mechanism, and the mounting frame 1 is fixed to a rear coupling ball head of a vehicle by the clamping device 101. The second side of the mounting frame 1 has a forked end, and the forked end is pivotally connected to two support connection brackets 102, and the second side of the mounting frame 1 is further provided with a support surface 103 facing the support connection bracket 102 and provided at an angle.

[0019] The movable frame 2 is located above the mounting frame 1, the length of the movable frame 2 is greater than the length of the mounting frame 1, the lower surface of the movable frame 2 is fixedly connected to the support connection bracket 102, and the movable frame 2 is rotatably connected to the mounting frame 1 via the support connection bracket 102.

[0020] A locking hook mechanism 4 is provided between the movable frame 2 and the mounting frame 1 to lock the movable frame 2 to the mounting frame 1. The number of locking hook mechanisms 4 is two, and two locking hook mechanisms 4 are located on the two side portions of the movable frame.The locking hook mechanism 4 includes a locking hook mounting frame 41, a locking hook body 42, an elastic member 43, and a transmission body 44, wherein the locking hook mounting frame 41 is fixedly connected to the movable frame 2, a lower portion of the locking hook mounting frame 41 projects to a lower surface of the movable frame 2, and wherein the locking hook mounting frame 41 is pivotally connected to the locking hook body 42, wherein a movable hole 404 for moving the locking hook body 42 passes below the locking hook mounting frame 41, and wherein an upper portion of the locking hook body 42 passes through the movable hole 404, wherein both ends of the transmission body 44 are respectively fixed to the upper end of the locking hook body 42 and the lower end of the locking hook body 42.are pivotally connected to the pedal-type drive mechanism 5, wherein the elastic member 43 is provided between the interior of the locking hook mounting frame 41 and the upper portion of the locking hook body 42, so that the locking hook body 42 tends to approach the transmission body 44. Preferably, the elastic member 43 is a torsion spring structure.

[0021] The mounting frame 1 is hollow, a bushing 104 passes through the upper surface of the mounting frame 1, the mounting frame 1 is provided inside with a fixing pin 105, a fixing hole 106 passes through the mounting frame 1, into which the fixing pin 105 is inserted, so that the fixing pin 105 can be detachably connected to the mounting frame 1 to change the fixing pin 105. The lower portion of the locking hook body 42 is inserted into the bushing 104, and the locking hook body 42 is provided with a hooking groove 401, a curved guide surface 402 is formed on a side wall of the locking hook body 42 facing away from the hooking groove 401, and an inclined guide surface 403 is formed in a lower portion of the locking hook body 42 near the side wall of the hooking groove 401. Both ends of the transmission body 44 are at the upper end of the locking hook body 42 respectively.hinged to the pedal-like drive mechanism 5. Preferably, the transmission body 44 may have a rod-shaped structure or a rope-like structure, e.g., a wire rope or a metal rod.

[0022] The movable frame 2 is provided with a pedal-like drive mechanism 5 at a part protruding toward an outer side of the mounting frame 1, which drive mechanism 5 drives the locking hook mechanism 4 for unlocking. The pedal-like drive mechanism 5 comprises a transmission frame 51 and a foot pedal 52. The movable frame 2 is fixedly connected to two drive mounting frames 201 at a part protruding toward the outer side of the mounting frame 1. The two drive mounting frames 201 are located on the two side portions of the mounting frame 1, respectively. A movable groove 202 passes through the lower surface on both side portions of the movable frame 2. A part of the transmission frame 51 passing through the movable groove 202 and protruding into the interior of the movable frame 2 is pivotally connected to the corresponding transmission body 44.The foot pedal 52 is fixedly connected to the transmission frame 51 and protrudes to the outside of the movable frame 2 for pedaling. The foot pedal 52 is the operating section of the pedal-type drive mechanism 5.

[0023] The movable frame 2 is provided with a taillight device 7 on one side near the pedal-type driving mechanism 5, the taillight device 7 is provided on the bottom with an escape groove 701 which cooperates with the pedal-type driving mechanism 5, and the foot pedal protrudes to the outside of the escape groove 701.

[0024] Three running rail assemblies 3 are spaced apart from each other along a length direction of the movable frame 2. The running rail assembly 3 comprises a rail body 31 and two wheel buckles 32 located at the ends of the rail body 31.

[0025] The movable frame 2 is provided on one side near the clamping device 101 with a clamping jaw holder 6, wherein the clamping jaw holder 6 is provided with a bicycle carrier fastening clamping jaw 601.

[0026] When the bicycle carrier is in use, the mounting frame 1 is firmly mounted to the rear coupling ball head of a vehicle via the clamping device 101, and the movable frame 2 is rotatably connected to the mounting frame 1 via the support connection bracket 102. The user can hold the clamping jaw bracket 6 to rotate the movable frame 2 so that the movable frame 2 approaches the mounting frame 1, and the curved guide surface 402 of the locking hook body 42 abuts the inner wall of the socket 104 to rotate the locking hook body 42, ensuring that the locking hook body 42 is smoothly inserted into the socket 104.The inclined guide surface 403 of the locking hook body 42 abuts against the fixing pin 105 to rotate the locking hook body 42 so that the locking hook body 42 passes smoothly through the fixing pin 105, and so that the hooking groove 401 engages with the fixing pin 105 after the locking hook body 42 is reset. The movable frame and the fixing frame are fixed to each other by the locking hook mechanism, and the inner side wall of the support link bracket 102 is located above the upper surface of the mounting frame 1, and the support link bracket 102 supports the movable frame 2 to keep it in a horizontal position.The user can place or remove the bicycle on the running rail assembly 3, the bicycle is placed on the rail body 31, the wheel buckle 32 fixes the bicycle wheel, and the bicycle carrier fixing jaw 601 fixes the corresponding bicycle body, thereby completing the fixed mounting of the bicycle on the running rail assembly 3.

[0027] When the bike rack is in use, the movable frame is pivotally connected to the mounting frame by the support link bracket. The movable frame and the mounting frame are secured together by the locking hook mechanism. The support link bracket supports the movable frame to maintain it in a horizontal position. The movable frame is provided with a pedal-type drive mechanism at a portion protruding toward an outer side of the mounting frame. When the user steps on the operating portion of the pedal-type drive mechanism to drive the locking hook mechanism to unlock, the user can also use the force of pedaling to rotate the movable frame outward and reverse the support link bracket outward.The inner side wall of the support connection bracket is supported by the support surface, ensuring that the movable frame is held in an open position and tilted relative to the mounting frame to allow the user to remove the bike from the track assembly. The user can unlock and flip the bike rack without manual operation, simplifying the use of the bike rack and improving comfort and safety.

[0028] When the user releases the foot pedal 52, the locking hook body 42 is reset and drives the foot pedal 52 to reset through the transmission body 44 under the drive of the elastic member 43.

[0029] Of course, the above is only a typical example of the present utility model, moreover, the present utility model may also have a variety of other specific embodiments, in which the use of an equivalent replacement or an equivalent transformation of the formation of the technical solution, all of which fall within the scope of protection of the present utility model. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] CN 204077538U

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Claims

[1] Reversible bike rack, characterized by that it includes: a mounting frame (1), wherein the mounting frame (1) is provided on a first side with a clamping device (101) which is fastened to a rear coupling ball head of a vehicle, wherein the mounting frame (1) is hingedly connected to a support connection bracket (102) on a second side, and wherein the mounting frame (1) is provided on the second side with a support surface (103) which faces the support connection bracket (102) and is provided at an angle; a movable frame (2), wherein the movable frame (2) is provided above the mounting frame (1), wherein the movable frame (2) is provided with at least one running rail assembly (3), wherein a lower surface of the movable frame (2) is fixedly connected to the support connection bracket (102) so that the movable frame (2) is rotatably connected to the mounting frame (1) via the support connection bracket (102), wherein a locking hook mechanism (4) is provided between the movable frame (2) and the mounting frame (1) to lock the movable frame (2) to the mounting frame (1) so that an inner side wall of the support connection bracket (102) is located above an upper surface of the mounting frame (1), wherein the movable frame (2) is provided on a part projecting towards an outer side of the mounting frame (1) with a pedal-like drive mechanism (5) which drives the locking hook mechanism (4) for unlocking,so that the support connection bracket (102) is tilted outwards and the inner side wall of the support connection bracket (102) is supported by the support surface (103). [2] Reversible bicycle carrier according to claim 1, characterized byin that the locking hook mechanism (4) comprises a locking hook mounting frame (41), a locking hook body (42), an elastic element (43) and a transmission body (44), wherein the locking hook mounting frame (41) is fixedly connected to the movable frame (2), wherein a lower portion of the locking hook mounting frame (41) projects to a lower surface of the movable frame (2), and wherein the lower portion of the locking hook mounting frame (41) is pivotally connected to the locking hook body (42), wherein a movable hole (404) for the movement of the locking hook body (42) passes through below the locking hook mounting frame (41), and wherein an upper portion of the locking hook body (42) passes through the movable hole (404), wherein both ends of the transmission body (44) are at the upper end of the locking hook body (42) and the upper end of the locking hook body (42).are pivotally connected to the pedal-type drive mechanism (5), wherein the elastic element (43) is provided between the interior of the locking hook mounting frame (41) and the upper portion of the locking hook body (42) so that the locking hook body (42) tends to approach the transmission body (44), wherein the mounting frame (1) is hollow, wherein a bushing (104) passes through the upper surface of the mounting frame (1), wherein the mounting frame (1) is provided internally with a fastening pin (105), wherein the lower portion of the locking hook body (42) is inserted into the bushing (104), and wherein the lower portion of the locking hook body (42) is provided with a hooking groove (401) which can be hooked into the fastening pin (105). [3] Reversible bicycle carrier according to claim 2, characterized by that the transmission body (44) can have a rod-shaped structure or a rope-like structure. [4] Reversible bicycle carrier according to claim 2, characterized by that a curved guide surface (402) is formed on a side wall of the locking hook body (42) facing away from the hooking groove (401), and that an inclined guide surface (403) is formed in a lower portion of the locking hook body (42) near the side wall of the hooking groove (401). [5] Reversible bicycle carrier according to claim 2, characterized by that a fastening hole (106) passes through the mounting frame (1) into which the fastening pin (105) is inserted, so that the fastening pin (105) can be removably connected to the mounting frame (1). [6] Reversible bicycle carrier according to claim 2, characterized byin that the pedal-type drive mechanism (5) comprises a transmission frame (51) and a foot pedal (52), wherein the movable frame (2) is fixedly connected to a drive mounting frame (201) at a part projecting towards the outside of the mounting frame (1), wherein a lower portion of the drive mounting frame (201) projects towards the lower surface of the movable frame (2), and wherein the drive mounting frame (201) is pivotally connected to the transmission frame (51), wherein the foot pedal (52) is fixedly connected to the transmission frame (51), and wherein the foot pedal (52) projects towards the outside of the movable frame (2) for pedaling. [7] Reversible bicycle carrier according to claim 1, characterized by that the running rail assembly (3) is provided in a plurality, wherein the running rail assemblies (3) are spaced apart from one another along a length direction of the movable frame (2). [8] Reversible bicycle carrier according to claim 1, characterized bythat the running rail assembly (3) comprises a rail body (31) and two wheel buckles (32) located at the ends of the rail body (31). [9] Reversible bicycle carrier according to claim 1, characterized by that the movable frame (2) is provided on one side near the clamping device (101) with a clamping jaw holder (6), wherein the clamping jaw holder (6) is provided with a bicycle carrier fastening clamping jaw (601). [10] Reversible bicycle carrier according to claim 1, characterized by that the movable frame (2) is provided on one side near the pedal-like drive mechanism (5) with a rear light device (7), wherein the rear light device (7) is provided on the underside with an escape groove (701) which cooperates with the pedal-like drive mechanism (5).

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