Device for parking a bicycle

Abstract

Device for parking a bicycle (20) with a front and a rear wheel (21, 23), wherein the wheels (21, 23) each have a hub (22, 24), comprising a housing (10) with an interior space (11) for at least partially accommodating either the front or rear wheel (21, 23), wherein the interior space (11) is dimensioned such that it can accommodate the respective hub (22, 24) of the accommodated wheel (21, 23), with a standing surface (13) for setting up the device on a standing surface (31) and with an inlet opening (12) which has a lower boundary (12a) and an upper boundary (12b) and through which the respective wheel (21, 23) can be introduced into the interior space (11), characterized in that the lower boundary (12a) is spaced from the standing surface (13), wherein between the standing surface (13) and Inlet opening (12) a housing section (14) is provided and in the interior (11) of the housing (10) on the housing section (14),on the base (13) or on a mounting element connected to the housing section (14) and / or the base (13) there is a closure element (15) which is designed such that - in an inserted state of the wheel (21, 23) - in a closed state it can encompass a tire and a rim of the wheel (21, 23) in an encompassing area (36).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for parking a bicycle with a front and a rear wheel, wherein the wheels (front wheel, rear wheel) each have a hub. The device comprises a housing with an interior space for at least partially accommodating either the front or rear wheel, wherein the interior space is dimensioned such that it accommodates the respective hub of the accommodated wheel, regardless of the frame and wheel size of the bicycle, with a base for setting up the device on a base and with an inlet opening which has a lower boundary and an upper boundary and through which the respective wheel can be introduced into the interior space, wherein the lower boundary is spaced from the base, a housing section is provided between the base and the inlet opening, and in the interior of the housing on the housing section,on the base or on an element connected to the housing section or the base there is a closure element which is designed such that, in a closed state, it encompasses a tyre and a rim of the inserted front or rear wheel in an encircling area.

[0002] The importance of the bicycle as an everyday means of transport is steadily increasing due to increasing urban densification, growing environmental awareness, and the political promotion of sustainable mobility. Many cities are investing specifically in cycling infrastructure to facilitate the transition from private motorized transport to emission-free mobility. This is accompanied by a significantly growing need for secure, functional, and theft-proof bicycle parking facilities.

[0003] At the same time, the economic value of modern bicycles is increasing significantly. High-quality e-bikes, cargo bikes, and racing bikes are reaching acquisition costs comparable to those of motorized vehicles. This development is leading to an increased need for protection among users against theft and vandalism, not only in public spaces but increasingly also in semi-public and private environments.

[0004] Conventional bike stands, especially simple frame holders or front wheel clamp systems, often fail to meet these requirements. They either offer insufficient stability, endanger the rim material due to one-sided forces, or cannot be combined with effective locking mechanisms. Furthermore, many existing systems are not universally adaptable to different bike sizes, tire widths, or frame geometries.

[0005] With the growth of the bicycle market, the diversity of bicycle racks has also increased significantly in recent years. The trend is increasingly toward systems that meet the increased need for security. For example, GB 2 596 402 B describes a monitoring system for bicycle racks. CN 2020 47 666 U describes a lock integrated into a box that allows basic security but does not provide for hub- or rim-specific gripping or position-specific wheel mounting.

[0006] US Pat. No. 10,843,752 B2 discloses a housing with an extendable locking component. However, this solution requires the active pivoting or extension of a component and is therefore complex to maintain and operate.

[0007] US Pat. No. 8,678,205 B2 discloses a bicycle parking system in which a bicycle is pushed over a ramp into a front wheel mount, whereupon it is secured by a special locking device. This locking device comprises a locking arrangement provided on the fork bridge of the front wheel fork with two laterally movable locking pins that interact with two pin receptacles provided on the mount. This means that the system can only be used for bicycles specifically designed for it.

[0008] US 10,641,014 B2 discloses several variants of a locking mechanism for accommodating a bicycle front wheel in a housing. The locking mechanism is partially achieved by structural elements within the housing in the form of a rocker, which flips over when a wheel is inserted into the housing, thus restricting its mobility. At the same time, the second wheel is also secured in a second position by a locking element that, in a closed state, encompasses the tire and rim. The system remains limited with regard to the geometric variability of the wheel, since the rocker must be dimensioned for a specific wheel size.

[0009] JP 2017 110 433 A discloses a device for parking and securing a bicycle. A locking bracket is attached to a parking bracket in such a way that a bicycle wheel is first raised and then lowered into a receptacle. The locking bracket grips a section of the wheel, including the rim. This system enables mechanical securing of the wheel. However, the wheel hub remains accessible, making it possible to remove the wheel and steal all other components of the bicycle.

[0010] What all previous proposals have in common is that they lack a safe structure that is adaptable to different bicycle types, or space-optimized, as is particularly desirable for urban applications. Furthermore, the solutions presented are usually very complex and therefore costly.

[0011] The invention is based on the object of providing a device for parking and securing a bicycle which enables safe parking largely independent of the type of bicycle, whereby the device should at the same time be structurally simple and inexpensive to produce.

[0012] This object is achieved by a device having the features of claim 1.

[0013] The subject matter of this claim 1 is a device for parking a bicycle with a front and a rear wheel, each wheel having a hub. The device comprises a housing with an interior space designed to at least partially accommodate a front or rear wheel. The interior space is dimensioned such that, regardless of the frame and wheel size of the bicycle, the respective hub of the stored wheel can also be accommodated. This is particularly important for reliably preventing theft by removing the front wheel.

[0014] The device also has a base on the housing. This base allows it to rest at least partially on a surface when assembled. The base can be configured with various features that allow for secure mounting on the surface, thus preventing theft of both the device and the bicycle. Means for connecting multiple devices, thus creating a modular system, are also advantageous, particularly for use in public spaces.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the closure element is pre-assembled on a mounting plate and, in this configuration, can be inserted into the housing via an access opening provided in the base and / or in the housing section below the inlet opening. The mounting plate is fastened to the base and / or the housing section and can form part of the housing. This enables particularly efficient and ergonomic assembly, since the housing preferably has a relatively small width for reasons of space utilization and the housing interior would have only limited access for assembly personnel for direct assembly of the closure element within the housing interior. The mounting plate can be formed by the installation surface.In this case, the closure element is pre-assembled on the mounting surface, and then the housing is positioned and fixed on the mounting surface in such a way that the closure element is arranged at a suitable location in the interior of the housing.

[0016] To prevent unintentional tampering, the locking element is preferably designed so that the screw heads for fastening are neither visible nor accessible from the outside when installed. The locking element is secured from the inside of the housing toward the outside, which further complicates unauthorized disassembly from the outside.

[0017] Furthermore, the device has an inlet opening in the housing, which has a lower and an upper limit, through which the wheel is inserted into the interior. The dimensions of the height (between the lower and upper limits) and the width of the inlet opening should be selected to accommodate as many bicycle and wheel sizes as possible.

[0018] The lower limit of the inlet opening is spaced vertically from the standing surface, i.e. it is higher than the standing surface and the installation surface. A housing section is provided between the standing surface and the inlet opening. This is at least partially, but not necessarily completely, closed. The bicycle wheel must in any case be introduced into the interior by overcoming the lower limit of the inlet opening, for example by lifting it or using a ramp. The lower limit of the inlet opening must also be overcome in the opposite direction when removing the wheel from the housing. The lower limit of the inlet opening therefore blocks any intentional or unintentional movement of the wheel out of the housing.The lower limit of the inlet opening serves as a stop for the inserted wheel and enables a suitable positioning of the wheel relative to the closure element for gripping the rim and the tire.

[0019] Finally, a closure element is located on this housing section, on the base, or on a mounting element connected thereto, which may be the aforementioned mounting plate. This closure element is designed to encompass the tire and rim of the inserted wheel in the encompassing area when closed. Enclosing within the meaning of the invention is understood to mean that the closure element is guided between the spokes of the front or rear wheel in a direction substantially parallel to a rotational axis of the wheel. Due to the housing section and the resulting blockage of the inserted wheel, manipulation of the closure element is no longer possible.

[0020] It has proven advantageous if the lower boundary of the inlet opening is formed by the housing section below the inlet opening, by the mounting element, or by a rod or strut

[0021] The advantages of this configuration lie primarily in the universal applicability of the device, regardless of specific bicycle dimensions. The hub-specific mount not only provides theft protection but also ensures a centered hold. The locking element grips the tire and rim, creating a mechanical anti-theft device. The design also allows for easy maintenance and adaptation to different installation locations.

[0022] It is advantageous if the gripping area is assigned to a lower fixing quadrant of the inserted wheel, which, when viewed in a direction parallel to the wheel's rotation axis, is also facing the lower limit of the entry opening, and / or, relative to the standing surface, is located below the lower limit of the entry opening. This ensures that—in conjunction with the stop and relative positioning function of the lower limit of the entry opening described above—bicycles with different wheel sizes can be secured in the parking device.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment, the lower limit of the inlet opening is located at a distance of 10 to 50 cm, preferably 13 to 40 cm, particularly preferably 16 to 35 cm, above the standing surface and / or above the installation surface and from there preferably extends over a height of at least 70 cm and in particular of at most 90 cm, measured as the distance between the lower and upper limits. This embodiment creates an ergonomically favorable insertion height that is practical for both conventional bicycles and cargo or e-bikes and allows a user to insert the bicycle wheel into the inlet opening. At the same time, moving the wheel in the housing is difficult or impossible. The elevated position also prevents dirt, water or leaves from penetrating the device from below and facilitates everyday handling.

[0024] The lower limit of the inlet opening is preferably achieved through the design of the housing itself and not through separately mounted components. For example, a substantially vertical wall or a rod or strut can be located below the inlet opening to support the wheel during insertion. The area between the base and the rod or strut can be open or uncovered. Alternatively, the elevation can also be achieved through a diagonal wall that rises from the base to the lower limit of the inlet opening.

[0025] It has also proven advantageous for the inlet opening to have a maximum width of 26 cm, preferably 24 cm, and particularly preferably 22 cm, to accommodate various sizes (widths) of bicycle tires, including a bicycle fork. This dimension ensures that—when the wheel is housed in the housing—unhindered access to the housing interior from the outside is made difficult, thus also significantly complicating manipulation of the closure element and / or the wheel hub.

[0026] The housing preferably also has a cover and / or a rear wall. This further complicates access to the locking element and / or hub, further preventing theft. The cover and / or rear wall of the housing are preferably spaced apart from the entry opening to allow space for a bicycle handlebar outside the housing.

[0027] In a modular arrangement of several devices according to the invention, it is advantageous to position them slightly offset. This design feature allows for several bicycles to be parked compactly next to each other, which is particularly relevant for bicycles with wide handlebars (e.g., on city bikes or cargo bikes), as this requires less distance from the wall or the next bicycle.

[0028] Another advantage is that the lid and rear wall can either consist of separate elements or be formed by a single, continuous wall. This design flexibility allows for adaptation to different production processes and material requirements, particularly for plastic production using a rotational molding process. A one-piece wall structure can be designed to be particularly robust and weatherproof, while a modular design facilitates the replacement of individual components during maintenance. This offers advantages both in series production and in long-term operation.

[0029] In a preferred embodiment, the closure element is arranged at a distance from the cover and / or rear wall of the housing that is greater than the distance of the closure element from the base. This supports ergonomic positioning of the closure element inside the housing, particularly with regard to assembly from the inside out, while simultaneously making manipulation from the outside more difficult.

[0030] In a further advantageous embodiment, a wheel support for the wheel is provided in the interior above the base. This wheel support slopes downwards from a first section facing away from the inlet opening to a second section facing the inlet opening. A wheel received in the device thus moves "downhill" on the wheel support until its tire rests against the lower edge of the inlet opening. This facilitates the correct positioning of the wheel within the housing relative to the closure element and simultaneously ensures automatic centering or support of the wheel during the closing process.

[0031] A further preferred embodiment provides for the locking element to be located on a circular path corresponding to the radius of a 29- to 30-inch bicycle tire, or on a diagonal between the vertical wall below the inlet opening and the bottom of the housing. This positioning of the locking element ensures that the locking mechanism is optimally adapted to typical bicycle geometries. Alignment on a circular path or diagonal enables positive and secure engagement without the need for mechanical readjustment. This simplifies operation and increases the security of the lock.

[0032] The angle of the locking element is crucial for effective gripping of the tire and rim and even force application. A locking element position between 30° and 60°, preferably at a 45° angle, relative to the standing surface and / or the installation surface is optimal. An inclination of approximately 45° offers an optimal compromise between easy accessibility and secure grip. At the same time, this positioning enables ergonomically favorable operation, especially when the locking element is operated manually.

[0033] It is also advantageous if the locking element is designed as a bolt, preferably a horizontally movable one, or a ring lock. This choice allows for various technical implementations, each offering different advantages: A sliding bolt can be designed to be particularly robust and is well-suited for vandal-proof applications. A ring lock, on the other hand, allows for flexible gripping of the tire, possibly even through the spokes, and can be easily combined with existing locking systems.

[0034] A particularly preferred embodiment of the device provides that the locking element is designed as a remote-controllable ring lock, which is optionally additionally equipped with an alarm function. This design meets the increased demand for convenient yet effective theft protection. The option of remote control—for example, via a wireless connection such as NFC, Bluetooth, or WLAN—allows the user to open or lock the lock without having to directly interact with the mechanical component. Alternatively, an operating device can be provided in the most easily accessible position possible on the device according to the invention, either on the housing itself or, for example, on a separate stele. This significantly increases ease of use.The optional additional equipment with an alarm significantly increases the deterrent effect against unauthorized access and ideally allows an immediate response in the event of a theft attempt.

[0035] It has also proven advantageous to equip the ring lock with a spoke deflection mechanism. Such a mechanism allows the locking element to deflect in a controlled manner when it encounters a bicycle spoke, preventing snagging or damage. This technical measure contributes significantly to operational reliability, especially with different spoke arrangements or wheels with irregular geometry. The automatic or elastic reaction of the lock allows the locking process to proceed smoothly even with complex wheel structures.

[0036] In a further advantageous embodiment, the ring lock is movably mounted within the housing. The mobility can be linear, pivoting, or telescopic. This mounting allows the lock to be moved into a favorable position that allows for secure engagement of the rim and tire, regardless of how deeply the wheel is inserted into the housing due to its diameter. In addition, an automatic reset of the locking element after opening can be provided to facilitate operation.

[0037] It is particularly useful if the locking element has a mechanical or electrical reset mechanism that returns the element to a defined starting position after each opening operation. This reset facilitates reuse by the next user and ensures that the closing process can always begin under optimal geometric conditions.

[0038] In addition, the locking element can be coupled with a sensor or detection system that detects whether a wheel is correctly positioned within the designated area. Only upon positive detection can the locking process be triggered. This ensures that the wheel is only fully inserted, increasing functional reliability and eliminating incorrect operation.

[0039] A further advantageous embodiment provides for at least one movable and / or flexible protective element, for example slats such as rubber slats or brush strips, to be provided at the inlet opening, which protective element at least partially closes the inlet opening in a rest position. When the wheel is inserted, the protective element is deformed and / or moved and thereby leaves its rest position, so that the inlet opening is exposed for the wheel. The use of the protective elements at the inlet opening primarily serves to ensure that the interior of the housing is not visible from the outside and is not easily accessible, thus making manipulation of the closure element and / or the hub of the bicycle tire significantly more difficult. In addition, it ensures that the wheel can be easily inserted into the housing, while at the same time minimizing contamination of the device, for example from leaves blown in.

[0040] To prevent waterlogging or moisture accumulation, the device can also be equipped with means for targeted water drainage. For example, the mounting plate and / or the base can be provided with slots or openings through which water can drain. These drainage openings are preferably located in the housing section, as this is the lowest point of the parking system due to its design. This measure ensures unhindered water drainage, which is particularly advantageous for outdoor use to prevent corrosion, icing, or hygiene problems caused by standing water.

[0041] In summary, the present invention, in each embodiment, relates to a device for the secure and stable parking of a bicycle, which in particular enables greater compatibility with different bicycle types, offers improved stability, and at the same time allows effective mechanical protection against unauthorized removal of the bicycle. The device is designed for both public and private use and addresses key weaknesses of conventional systems. Based on a housing concept for partially accommodating a wheel including the hub and an integrated locking element that encompasses the rim and tire, both high dimensional stability and mechanical theft protection are achieved, regardless of frame shape and tire size.

[0042] Individual embodiments are explained in more detail in the following drawings. All features of the invention disclosed in the description, claims, and drawings can be implemented both individually and in any technically feasible combination.

[0043] They show: Fig. 1: a first view of the device with a bicycle, Fig. 2: a second view of the device with a bicycle, Fig. 3: a view of the device with ramp, Fig. 4: a view of the device with slats in the area of ​​the inlet opening, Fig. 5: a view of the device with additional brackets, Fig. 6: a view of the device with operating device and Fig. 7: an embodiment with multiple housings.

[0044] Fig. Figure 1 shows a sectional view of a housing 10 of a bicycle parking device with an interior space 11 for accommodating a wheel (front wheel 21 or rear wheel 23) of a bicycle 20. The interior space 11 is accessible via an inlet opening 12 arranged above a standing surface 13. The inlet opening 12 has a lower boundary 12a and an upper boundary 12b, see also Fig. 2, Fig. 5 and Fig. 6. The height of the inlet opening is determined by a distance 34 (cf. Fig. 6) between the lower and upper limits 12a, 12b, lateral limits define a width 35 (cf. Fig. 6) the inlet opening 12. In the example shown, the lower boundary is formed by a housing section 14 arranged between the inlet opening 12 and the standing surface 13, which makes access to the interior more difficult and - for a wheel accommodated in the device - assumes a securing function. Within the interior 11, a closure element 15 in the form of a ring lock is provided, which is designed to enclose a rim and a tire of a wheel 21, 23 of the bicycle 20 inserted into the housing 10. The closure element 15 is guided between the spokes at a position around the tire and the rim. Furthermore, the front wheel 21 with the associated hub 22 and the rear wheel 23 with the hub 24 can be seen in this view, as they can be positioned in the inserted state in the housing 10.In the housing 10, an inclined wheel support 13a is provided, which runs downwards in the direction of the inlet opening 12 and the closure element 15 and, in conjunction with the lower boundary 12a of the inlet opening 12, effects a positioning of the inserted wheel 21, 23 relative to the closure element 15.

[0045] Furthermore, Fig. 1 shows an encircling area 36 in which the rim and tire are encompassed by the closure element 15 upon actuation. Likewise, a fixing quadrant 37 formed by the lower quadrant of the inserted wheel 21, 23, which also faces the lower boundary 12a of the inlet opening 12, is indicated, to which the encircling area 36 is assigned.

[0046] Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the housing 10 with the interior 11, the inlet opening 12, the base 13 and the housing section 14 arranged therebetween. The closure element 15 is located within the interior 11 in a position which enables the rim and the tire of the wheel 21, 23 inserted into the housing to be encompassed in the encompassing region 36, cf. Fig. 1.

[0047] Fig. Figure 3 shows a sectional view of the housing 10 with the interior space 11, inlet opening 12, base 13, and housing section 14. Additionally, an outer ramp 16 is shown, which forms an inclined guide toward the lower boundary 12a of the inlet opening. The ramp 16 assists the insertion of the wheel 21, 23 into the interior space 11.

[0048] Fig. 4 shows a perspective view of the housing 10 with interior space 11, inlet opening 12, base 13 and housing section 14. At the lateral boundaries of the inlet opening 12, several slats are visible as flexible protective elements 17, which can be designed to be movable and / or elastically deformable. Fig. 4 shows the protective elements 17 in their rest position, in which they partially close the inlet opening 12 and make it difficult to see into the interior 11 without impairing the insertability of the wheel 21, 23.

[0049] The closure element 15 is positioned in the lower area within the housing.

[0050] Fig. Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the housing 10 with the interior space 11 and the closure element 15. In this embodiment, the device has at least one, preferably two, additional brackets 18. These brackets 18 are arranged on the housing 10 in such a way that they facilitate the insertion of the wheel into the inlet opening by providing a guide function and additionally stabilize the bicycle 20.

[0051] Fig. Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the device with housing 10, interior space 11, entry opening 12, housing section 14, base 13, and the closure element 15. Additionally, an operating device 19 is shown, via which the closure element can be operated. Optionally, an alarm can also be activated here. It is also possible for information (such as the bicycle's setup time) to be stored or queried (such as its location). Fig. 6, the greatest distance 34 between the lower boundary 12a of the inlet opening 12 and the upper boundary 12b of the inlet opening 12 as well as the greatest width 35 of the inlet opening 12 are each represented by double arrows.

[0052] Fig. Figure 7 shows an embodiment with several housings 10 arranged on a support surface 31, which are components of a multi-bike rack 30. Within this construction, a charging station 32 is provided as an additional option, which can provide electrical energy for charging e-bikes or similar vehicles. List of reference symbols 10 housings 11 Interior 12 Entrance opening 12a lower limit of the inlet opening 12b upper limit of the inlet opening 13 Stand area 13a Wheel support 14 Housing section 15 locking element 16 access ramp 17 flexible protective element 18 brackets 19 Control device 20 bicycles 21 front wheel 22 Front wheel hub 23 rear wheel 24 Rear wheel hub 30 multiple bicycle racks 31 footprint 32 charging stations 34 largest distance (between 12a and 12b) 35 largest width (of 12) 36 Encircling area 37 Fixation quadrant QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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[0000] GB 2 596 402 B

[0005] CN 2020 47 666 U

[0005] US 10,843,752 B2

[0006] US 8,678,205 B2

[0007] US 10,641,014 B2

[0008] JP 2017 110 433 A

[0009]

Claims

[1] Device for parking a bicycle (20) with a front and a rear wheel (21, 23), wherein the wheels (21, 23) each have a hub (22, 24), comprising a housing (10) with an interior space (11) for at least partially accommodating either the front or rear wheel (21, 23), wherein the interior space (11) is dimensioned such that it can accommodate the respective hub (22, 24) of the accommodated wheel (21, 23), with a base (13) for setting up the device on a support surface (31) and with an inlet opening (12) which has a lower boundary (12a) and an upper boundary (12b) and through which the respective wheel (21, 23) can be introduced into the interior space (11), characterized byin that the lower boundary (12a) is spaced apart from the standing surface (13), a housing section (14) being provided between the standing surface (13) and the inlet opening (12), and a closure element (15) being located in the interior (11) of the housing (10) on the housing section (14), on the standing surface (13) or on a mounting element connected to the housing section (14) and / or the standing surface (13), said closure element being designed such that - in an inserted state of the wheel (21, 23) - in a closed state it can encompass a tire and a rim of the wheel (21, 23) in an encompassing region (36). [2] Device according to claim 1, characterized by in that the encompassing region (36) is associated with a fixing quadrant (37) of the wheel (21, 23) which is lower in the inserted state of the wheel (21, 23) and faces the lower boundary (12a) of the inlet opening. [3] Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized bythat the encompassing region (36) - in the inserted state of the wheel (21, 23) - is arranged below the lower boundary (12a) of the inlet opening (12). [4] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the lower boundary (12a) of the inlet opening (12) is arranged at a distance of 10 to 50 cm, preferably 13 to 40 cm, particularly preferably 16 to 35 cm, above the standing surface (13), in particular wherein a greatest distance (34) between the lower boundary (12a) of the inlet opening (12) and the upper boundary (12b) of the inlet opening (12) is at least 70 cm and preferably at most 90 cm. [5] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the inlet opening (12) has a maximum width (35) of at most 26 cm, preferably of at most 24 cm, particularly preferably of at most 22 cm. [6] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the housing (10) has a cover and / or a rear wall which are provided at a distance from the inlet opening (12), and / or that the housing (10) has a cover and a rear wall which are formed separately or contiguously. [7] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the distance between the closure element (15) and the lid and / or the rear wall is greater than the distance between the closure element (15) and the base (13). [8] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by in that in the interior space (11) above the standing surface (13) a wheel support (13a) is provided, which extends sloping from a first section facing away from the inlet opening (12) to a second section facing the inlet opening (12). [9] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the closure element (15) is arranged on a mounting plate fastened to the housing (10) and is inserted into the housing (10) via an access opening in the housing (10). [10] Device according to claim 9, characterized by that the mounting plate is formed by the mounting surface (31). [11] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the closure element (15) is arranged on a circular path corresponding to the radius of a 29 to 30 inch bicycle tire and / or that the mounting element on which the closure element (15) is located is located on a diagonal between the inlet opening (12) and the standing surface (13). [12] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the closure element (15) is arranged in a position between 30° and 60°, preferably in a 45° position, relative to the base (13) and / or to the installation surface (31). [13] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the locking element (15) is a horizontally movable bolt or a ring lock. [14] Device according to claim 13, characterized by that the locking element (15) is a remote-controllable ring lock, which preferably has an alarm function. [15] Device according to claim 13 or 14, characterized by that the ring lock is equipped with a spoke evasion mechanism. [16] Device according to one of claims 13 to 15, characterized by that the ring lock is movably mounted in the interior (11) of the housing (10). [17] Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that at least one flexible and / or movable protective element (17) is provided at the inlet opening (12), which at least partially closes the inlet opening (12) in a rest position of the protective element (17).

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