Holder for bicycle accessories

Abstract

Holder (1) for a bicycle accessory, in particular for a light (2), comprising a connecting piece (20) connected to the accessory, wherein the connecting piece (20) can be inserted into a receptacle (10) which can be connected to the bicycle via a fastening piece (11) and can be locked in place by a rotation relative to the receptacle (10), and wherein the accessory can be rotated and / or pivoted against the resistance of a locking mechanism.

Description

Field of invention The invention relates to a holder for a bicycle accessory, in particular for a light. The invention further relates to an accessory equipped with the holder and to a bicycle equipped with the accessory. Background of the invention Bicycles, which according to the invention also include those with an electric auxiliary motor (e-bike, pedelec) as well as multi-track pedal-driven vehicles, in particular cargo bikes, can be equipped with accessories, in particular a headlight and / or a rear light. For example, patent application WO 2018 / 022867 A1 shows a holder for an accessory that can be attached to the center of the bicycle stem. The accessory can be inserted into the holder and locked in place with a quarter turn. The angle at which the accessory is positioned relative to the holder after locking is usually fixed. If such a bracket is attached to an area of ​​the handlebars that is not perpendicular to the direction of travel, for example a headlight will no longer point exactly forward. It is also desirable to be able to change the angle at which the rear light emits light relative to the horizontal when using a rear light. Object of the invention The invention is based on the objective of providing a holder which enables easy attachment and removal of the accessory and at the same time makes it possible to easily rotate and / or pivot the accessory relative to the component of the bicycle to which it is attached. Summary of the invention The object of the invention is already achieved by a holder for the accessory part of a bicycle with the features of claim 1, by an accessory part with the holder, and by a bicycle equipped with the accessory part. Preferred embodiments and further developments of the invention can be found in the subject matter of the dependent claims, the description and the drawings. The invention relates to a holder for a bicycle accessory. The accessory can be designed in particular as a light, especially as a headlight or as a taillight. The holder includes a connecting piece attached to the accessory. The connecting piece is preferably detachable from the accessory, in particular designed to be screwable. For example, the connecting piece can be attached to the accessory in two positions rotated by 90°, in particular to selectively attach it either to a horizontally arranged component of the bicycle, in particular to the handlebars, or to a vertically oriented component of the bicycle, in particular to the seat tube or a seat post. According to another embodiment, the connecting piece can also be permanently attached to the accessory, in particular be part of a housing of the accessory. The holder includes a mounting piece that can be attached to the bicycle. The mounting piece includes a receptacle for the connecting piece. The mounting piece can, for example, include a clamp that can be attached to a tube. Alternatively, the mounting piece can include an elastic band that can be looped around a tube of the bicycle and hooked onto a hook on the mounting piece. To attach and detach the accessory, the connector can be locked to the receptacle by rotating it relative to the receptacle. The connector is inserted into the receptacle and, in particular, rotated a quarter turn, locking it in the connected end position between the connector and the receptacle. Specifically, the connector can snap into place on or within the receptacle. According to the invention, the accessory can be rotated and / or pivoted against the resistance of a locking mechanism. In particular, the mount can be rotated and / or pivoted relative to the mounting piece against the resistance of the locking mechanism. The basic principle of the invention is based on the fact that the holder, in particular the holder's mounting, itself has a mechanism by which it can be rotated or pivoted relative to the mounting piece. This allows a headlight to be easily aligned in the direction of travel or a taillight to be adjusted in its angle, particularly without having to, for example, loosen a screw. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the locking mechanism comprises face teeth under spring preload. Thus, an axially effective toothing under spring tension is provided between the mounting element and the receptacle. The toothing can, in particular, be designed as a Hirth toothing. When a torque is applied to the accessory, the face teeth of the receptacle disengage from the face teeth of the mounting piece and skip teeth one by one. This allows for relatively precise adjustment of the angle between the mounting piece and the receptacle, and thus between the mounting piece and the accessory, depending on the number of teeth. The face teeth can, in particular, comprise between 10 and 100 teeth, preferably between 30 and 50 teeth. At the same time, the accessory is secured by spring tension via the face teeth in such a way that it does not unintentionally twist or pivot while driving. Preferably, no additional fixing of the mount to the mounting piece is required. This allows the user to easily adjust the angle with one hand simply by applying a torque to the accessory. In one embodiment of the invention, the receptacle is rotatable relative to the fastening piece on an axis that is coaxial to the axis of rotation when locking. In particular, the headlight can be rotated via the locking mechanism on the coaxial pivot axis present when attaching the accessory. This allows the headlight to be easily attached to the mount with one hand. The headlight can then be adjusted by applying a torque so that it shines precisely forward in the direction of travel. In a further embodiment of the invention, the receiver can be pivoted relative to the fastening piece on an axis perpendicular to the axis of rotation when locking. This embodiment of the invention is particularly suitable for a rear light, which can thus be easily adjusted in its inclination after installation. In one embodiment of the invention, the connecting piece can be unlocked via a lever to remove the accessory part. In particular, the lever is designed to lock into place on the mount. To remove the accessory, the lever must be actuated and the accessory rotated to detach it. This embodiment of the invention is particularly suitable for a headlight. Due to the coaxially aligned axes of rotation during insertion and adjustment of the beam angle, the locking mechanism of the lever prevents the locking of the inserted connecting piece from disengaging. The lever can, in particular, be designed as a leaf spring formed in one piece with the connecting piece. In a further embodiment of the invention, the connecting piece can be locked relative to the receiver by a detent that can be released by a torque. Particularly in the case of a rear light, where the axes of rotation are not coaxially aligned when attaching the accessory and adjusting the angle, a locking mechanism between the connecting piece and the mount, which can be released simply by applying torque, is sufficient. In contrast, a headlight preferably requires an additional release mechanism, particularly in the form of a lever, possibly combined with a torque-release locking mechanism. The connecting piece can be detached from the accessory, in particular by means of a screw connection. Specifically, the connecting piece can be attached to the accessory in at least two different angular positions. Furthermore, the receptacle can be detachable from the mounting piece, in particular by means of a screw connection. Specifically, the receptacle can include a rotating element with face teeth that is detachable from the receptacle. Furthermore, the receptacle can be designed in multiple parts, wherein, for example, an insert with the structure for locking the connecting piece is attached to or within an insert receptacle, which in turn is coupled to the mounting piece, in particular via the locking mechanism. By providing different mounting options, a holder for various accessories or new standards can be easily provided. The invention further relates to an accessory for a bicycle, comprising the holder described above. The accessory is specifically designed as a light. The invention further relates to a bicycle equipped with the accessory. Brief description of the drawings The subject matter of the invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to exemplary embodiments shown in Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 to 11. Figures 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 6 show a holder with a headlight. Figures 7, 8, 9, 10 to 11 show a holder for a rear light. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of the holder and light. Figure 2a shows a view of the connecting piece attached to the accessory. Figure 2b shows a view of the receptacle into which the connecting piece is inserted. Figures 3a and 3b are perspective exploded views of the components of the locking mechanism. Figure 4 is a perspective exploded view of the holder. Figure 5 is a cutaway view of the components of the locking mechanism. Referring to Figures 3a and 3b, the components of the locking mechanism are shown in Figure 5.Figure 6 explains in more detail the use of a connector for various accessories. Figure 7 is a perspective view of a holder with a rear light as an accessory. Figure 8 is a perspective view of the holder only. Figure 9 is a perspective detail view of the holder. Figure 10 is a perspective exploded view of the components of the locking mechanism. Figure 11 is a perspective exploded view of the components of the mount. Detailed description of the drawings Fig. 1 shows in a perspective view an embodiment of a holder 1 according to the invention together with a lamp 2 designed as a headlight as an accessory. The holder includes a fastening piece 11 for attaching to the handlebars of a bicycle, which in this embodiment includes an elastic band with several holes that can be hooked onto the hook 12 of the fastening piece 11. The fastening piece 11 includes a receptacle 10 into which the accessory can be inserted to secure it. The accessory includes a connecting piece 20, which is inserted into the receptacle 10. The accessory, in particular the light 2, is then rotated, specifically by a quarter turn, and locked in the position shown here. A lever 21 locks into or into the receptacle 10. If a torque is now applied to the light 2 attached to the bicycle, the mount 10 rotates relative to the mounting piece 11 against the resistance of a locking mechanism between the mount 10 and the mounting piece 11. The beam angle of the light 2 can thus be easily adjusted simply by applying a torque. Fig. 2a is a view of the connecting piece 20 attached to the accessory. Fig. 2b is a view of the receptacle 10 into which the connecting piece 20 is inserted. The connecting piece 20 includes a circumferential web 23 which, in the connected state, sits in the receptacle 10. The web 23 is partially recessed. In this area are lateral projections 24 which, when connected, engage under a collar 13 of the receptacle 10. In this embodiment, the collar 13 of the receptacle 10 comprises two opposing recesses 17. When attaching the accessory, the connecting piece 20 is aligned in such a way that the lateral projections 24 first engage through the recesses 17 in order to insert the connecting piece 20 into the receptacle 10. The accessory is then rotated until it locks into place. The lateral projections 24 move under the collar 13, thus securing the connector in a form-fit manner. In this embodiment, a locking mechanism is provided between the connecting piece 20 and the receptacle 10 in the installed state. In this embodiment, this includes recesses 25 arranged on the bottom of the connecting piece 20, into which projections 14 of the receptacle, serving as a locking element in the connected state, engage. These locking elements can be wedge-shaped in particular, so that the locking mechanism can be released simply by turning. In this embodiment, the projections 14 are located on a radially outwardly oriented plate 15 formed by incisions on opposite sides at the bottom of the receptacle, which acts as a leaf spring. Mounting bracket 10 and connecting piece 20 are thus under preload when the accessory is attached. This securely fixes the accessory and prevents any play between mounting bracket 10 and connecting piece 20. In this embodiment, the lever 21 also locks into the receptacle when connected. The lever 21 is designed as a leaf spring formed in one piece with the connecting piece 20 and includes a projection 22 which follows the contour of the bridge 23 and is itself designed as a bridge. In the connected state, the projection 22 snaps into one of the recesses 17 of the collar 13 of the inlet 10. To remove the accessory, first pull lever 21 towards the accessory. Then, the projection 22 can slide over the collar 13. The locking mechanism activated by lever 20 is released. The accessory can be removed by rotating it in the opposite direction to how it was attached. The locking mechanism activated by the projections 14 releases solely from the applied torque. Fig. 3a and Fig. 3b are perspective exploded views of the components of the locking mechanism, which allows the angle of the accessory to be adjusted. The receptacle 10 includes a rotating element 30, which is connected to the rest of the receptacle 10 in a rotationally secure manner. The rotary element 30 is designed as a rotary table and includes a face-side spur gear 32 which, in the assembled state, engages in the spur gear 42 of the rotary element receptacle 40. The rotary element receptacle 40 is therefore part of the fastening piece 11 and includes in particular the hook 12 for hooking the elastic band. The face gear 42 is arranged on the plane side of a base 41 of the rotary element mount 40. The rotating element 30 is connected to the rotating element receptacle 40 via a connecting element 51, which is in particular designed as a screw. In the assembled state, the connecting element 51 engages the face teeth 42 through the through-hole of the base 41. The face teeth 42 of the rotating element receptacle 40 and the face teeth 32 of the rotating element 30 are held under axial preload by a spring 52, which in this embodiment is designed as a helical spring. In this embodiment, a lower part 50 is located under the rotary element mount 40, which closes a chamber 43 for the spring 52. The rotating element 30 has a spring receptacle 31 designed as a nozzle, onto which the spring 52 is suspended in the connected state. The face teeth 32 of the rotating element 30 extend around the spring receptacle 31. In this embodiment, the rotating element 30 and the rotating element receptacle 40 are connected by a screw 54, which is guided through a chamber 43 containing the spring 52. The spring 52 is supported in the chamber 43. Thus, when a torque is applied to the receptacle (10), the rotating element 30 can axially deflect against the preload of the spring 52 relative to the rotating element receptacle 40, whereby the teeth of the face gears 32 and 42 skip. Fig. 4 is another perspective exploded view of holder 1. The holder 1 includes the connecting piece 20, which can be inserted into the receptacle 10. Next comes the rotary element 30, whose face teeth (32) engage in the face teeth 42 of the rotary element receptacle 40 when connected. The swivel element receptacle 40 is inserted into a receptacle 16 of the fastening piece 11. This receptacle can also consist of a soft component, from which the elastic band is formed. Next comes the spring 52, which rests against the plate-shaped head of the screw 54 on the side opposite the swivel element receptacle 40. Next comes the lower part 50. This can be positively connected to the rotary element receptacle 40, in particular by welding or bonding. The lower part 50 thus closes the chamber (43) for the spring 52 and protects it from the elements. Fig. 5 is a cutaway perspective view of mounting 10 together with rotating element 30 with spring mounting 31 and rotating element mounting 40. The spring 52 is supported below the face teeth 42 on a step 44 of the chamber 43 in the base 41. In the assembled state, the spring receptacle 31 engages through the through hole of the base 41, with the connecting element 51 engaging in the spring receptacle 31. Referring to the perspective view according to Fig. 6, it is shown that the connecting piece 20 can be used in a simple way for differently designed accessories, in particular lights 2. In this embodiment, the accessory comprises a base 3 to which the connecting piece 20 can be attached, in particular it can be screwed on. Fig. 7 is a further embodiment of the invention and shows a holder 1 together with an accessory in the form of a light 2, which is designed as a rear light. The accessory includes a connecting piece 20, which can also be designed in particular according to the illustration in Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5 to Fig. 6. The connecting piece (20) is used to insert the luminaire 2 into the receptacle 10 and lock it in place by a twisting motion. The connecting piece 20 can be removable from the housing of the luminaire 2 (e.g., via a screw connection) or be an integral part of the housing. The receptacle 10 is also connected, in particular according to the embodiment described above, to a fastening piece 11, which in this embodiment also comprises an elastic hookable band. When attaching a rear light, the mounting piece 11 is attached to a component that is essentially vertical, such as a seat post or seat tube. In contrast to the embodiment shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 6, the light 10 can be pivoted in a pivot axis 4 perpendicular to the axis of rotation when the accessory is attached. The lever (21) described in relation to Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 6 is not required for the connecting piece (20) because no torque is exerted on the pivot axis 4 when the light 2 is attached. Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the connecting piece 10 together with the fastening piece 11 and hook 12. The mounting 10 is preferably designed to be removable, in particular to allow it to be mounted in a position rotated by 90°. In particular, the mounting 10 can be screwed to the rotating element (30). Fig. 10 is a perspective view of the essential components of the locking mechanism. In this embodiment, the receptacle 10 comprises an arm 33 with the rotating element 30, the face toothing 32 of which is rotated by 90° compared to the embodiment according to Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5 to Fig. 6. Accordingly, the rotary element mount 40 is also aligned with the face gear 42 rotated by 90°. Fig. 10 is a perspective exploded view of the components shown in Fig. 9. The rotary element receptacle 40 with the face teeth 42 includes a spring receptacle 45 into which the connecting element 51 engages when assembled. The spring 52 extends around the spring receptacle 45. The spring 52 is therefore located in a chamber in the arm 33, in which it is supported below the front teeth 32. The function of the locking mechanism therefore corresponds essentially to the locking mechanism shown with reference to Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5 to Fig. 6, with the difference that this one is aligned perpendicular to an axis for pivoting the accessory part during insertion and locking. Fig. 11 is a perspective exploded view of the components of the receptacle 10. In contrast to the embodiment shown in Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 to 6, the receptacle 10 is made up of multiple parts and includes an insert 10a with the structure for locking the connecting piece (20). This insert 10a is detachably connected to an insert receptacle 10b, for example, by a screw 5. This allows the insert 10a to be attached to the insert receptacle 10b in different angular positions, in particular in two positions rotated by 90°. The light (2) can thus be mounted, for example, in a vertical and a horizontal orientation. The insert receptacle (10b) can be formed as a single unit with the rotating element (30). In another embodiment of the invention not shown, this functionality can also be provided via a further locking mechanism which, according to the exemplary embodiment according to Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5 to Fig. 6, provides a rotatability on an axis coaxial for locking. The invention made it possible to provide a simple and robust holder for a bicycle accessory, in which the accessory can be easily twisted or swiveled after being attached. Reference symbol list 1 Holder 2 Light 3 Base 4 Swivel axis 5 Screw 10 Receptacle 10a Insert 10b Insert receptacle 11 Fastening piece 12 Hook 13 Collar 14 Projection 15 Plate 16 Receptacle for swivel element 17 Collar recess 20 Connecting piece 21 Lever 22 Projection 23 Web 24 Lateral projection 25 Recess 30 Swivel element 31 Spring receptacle 32 Face gear 33 Arm 40 Swivel element receptacle 41 Base 42 Face gear 43 Spring receptacle 44 Step 45 Spring receptacle 50 Lower part 51 Connecting element 52 Spring QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature WO 2018 / 022867 A1

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Claims

Holder (1) for a bicycle accessory, in particular for a light (2), comprising a connecting piece (20) connected to the accessory, wherein the connecting piece (20) can be inserted into a receptacle (10) which can be connected to the bicycle via a fastening piece (11) and can be locked in place by a rotation relative to the receptacle (10), and wherein the accessory can be rotated and / or pivoted against the resistance of a locking mechanism. Holder (1) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the receptacle (10) is rotatable and / or pivotable relative to the fastening element (11) against the resistance of the locking mechanism. Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking mechanism has face teeth (32, 42) which are under the preload of a spring (52). Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting piece (20) is detachable from the accessory part, in particular by means of a screw connection. Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (10) is detachable from the fastening piece (11), in particular by means of a screw connection. Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (10) is rotatable relative to the fastening piece (11) on an axis coaxial to the axis of rotation when locking. Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the receptacle (10) is pivotable relative to the fastening piece (11) on an axis perpendicular to the axis of rotation when locking. Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting piece (20) can be unlocked via a lever (21) for removing the accessory part. Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lever (21) is designed as a leaf spring formed integrally with the connecting piece (20). Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting piece (20) can be locked relative to the receptacle (10) by a detent which can be released by a torque and / or by the lever (21). Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting piece (20) can be locked in the receptacle (10) by a quarter turn. Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening piece (11) is designed as an elastic band that can be hooked into a hook (12). Holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connecting piece (20) and the receptacle (10) are under axial preload in the connected state, in particular by means of a spring plate (15). Accessory for a bicycle, in particular a light (2), comprising a holder (1) according to one of the preceding claims. Accessory according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the accessory is designed as a headlight or as a rear light. Bicycle, comprising an accessory according to one of the preceding claims.

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