Bicycle basket for attaching to a bicycle and method for making one

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a bicycle basket for attachment to a bicycle and a method for producing such a basket according to the preambles of the independent claims.

[0002] In particular, the invention relates to a bicycle basket for attachment to a bicycle or similar means of transport, comprising a lower edge, a base and a plurality of side walls which together define a receiving space, with a particularly free upper wheel, for receiving luggage, wherein the bicycle basket comprises the following: an upper ring element which runs at least partially along the upper edge, a lower ring element which runs at least partially along the lower edge, at least one textile web which runs between the upper ring element and the lower ring element to form at least part of the side wall, and a plurality of pressure rod elements which run between the upper ring element and the lower ring element.

[0003] Such bicycle baskets are known in various designs from the prior art. For example, there are bicycle baskets that comprise a three-dimensional wire structure made of circumferential wire rods, into which a bag element consisting of a plurality of textile panels is suspended, particularly on the inside. The wire rods are usually welded together to form a rigid grid.

[0004] In addition, bicycle baskets are known in which the walls consist of wire elements that stiffen by connecting an upper ring element and a lower ring element.

[0005] US 2006 / 0163249 A1 shows a collapsible basket with a mesh body, a base frame, and a snap-in frame. Hooks are provided on both sides of the base frame, each with movable locking levers for securing the base frame to the underside of the inner edge of the mesh body. The locking levers can be folded in, thus collapsing the basket, or clamped into the snap-in frame to clamp the mesh body of the basket and thus the basket itself.

[0006] What all these bicycle baskets have in common is their usually very voluminous design, the high material requirements and, above all, the very complex and therefore expensive production.

[0007] The object of the present invention is therefore to develop a bicycle basket which overcomes the disadvantages of the bicycle baskets known from the prior art and in particular allows a visually lighter construction and inexpensive manufacture.

[0008] This object is achieved by a bicycle basket according to claim 1 and a method for producing such a basket according to claim 16.

[0009] For reasons of redundancy, the following explanations of the method refer entirely to the explanations of the bicycle basket itself, and vice versa. All features of the bicycle basket can, of course, be implemented in the design or implementation of the method according to the invention. The same applies to features mentioned in connection with the method; these can be implemented as components, elements, or properties in a corresponding bicycle basket according to the invention.

[0010] The core of the invention is, among other things, the design of the bicycle basket using a detachably constructed component system that is held together to form the overall system primarily by the pre-tensioning introduced into the textile web. This reduces manufacturing costs because a large portion of complex joining work, in particular welding or gluing, can be avoided. Prefabricated individual components can be stored in a space-saving manner and completed in a final production line to form the finished bicycle basket. It is conceivable for the upper ring element to be identical to the lower ring element. Of course, the upper ring element can also be designed differently from the lower ring element. The base is preferably detachably arranged on the lower ring element or in the region of the lower ring element. In particular, it is conceivable for the bicycle basket to be self-reinforcing without a base.This means that the bicycle basket or at least parts of it can be prefabricated as at least one or even from a number of completed components without the base having to be inserted.

[0011] Within the scope of the invention, prestress is understood in particular to mean a tensile force that pushes the upper ring element toward the lower ring element. Furthermore, prestress can of course also be understood to mean a force or another force that runs, in particular, horizontally thereto.

[0012] Optionally, the lower ring element and / or the upper ring element are made of an extruded profile. Optionally, the lower ring element and / or the upper ring element are made of aluminum. However, it is also conceivable to manufacture the ring elements from other materials, such as steel, plastic, carbon, or similar fiberglass materials. The floor is preferably designed to be rigid and optionally has a grid structure or a similar rigid design, for example, one or more plate elements. Optionally, fastening elements and in particular at least one strap element are provided on the floor to secure luggage in the accommodation space.

[0013] Optionally, the textile web consists at least in sections of texteline or a similar, in particular woven, plastic material, optionally of a, in particular woven, plastic material made from a mixture of 60-80% PVC and 30-20% polyester, in particular 65%-75% PVC and 35%-25% polyester, and in particular of a 1200x1200 material and in particular woven or scrim fabric made from 70% PVC and 30% polyester. The term texteline, adopted from English, is a generic term for synthetic materials. It is also used, in particular, for materials sold on the market under the TEXTILENE ® trademark registered for the Twitchell Corporation. Texteline can also be included under the definition of high-strength polyester-PVC textiles. Optionally, texteline fabric can be made from a synthetic fiber that is coated with PVC. The material is optionally extremely flexible and at the same time stable.The texteline is optionally water-repellent and quick-drying. Coatings can optionally be produced in different colors. Reflective colors and / or coatings can also be used.

[0014] Preferably, the textile web is elastically stretchable at least along one axis, and in particular along a vertical axis Av, which runs in the direction of the prestress Fv. Stretchable optionally means that the material can be stretched from a rest position into a stretched or spread position and, after a stretching or spreading force is released, retracts at least partially towards the rest position. In this way, a tension can be created in the resulting side wall between at least the upper ring element and the lower ring element, but also between other elements, for example the connecting elements and / or pressure rod elements mentioned below, and the textile web can thus be designed as a side wall, in particular without creases, and a firm mounting of the pressure rod elements can also be achieved.

[0015] Elastic extensibility can be inherent in the textile web, meaning that the textile web is elastic in itself. However, it is also optionally or alternatively possible to provide stretch elements or similar elastic elements in the textile web, or to connect at least two textile webs to one another via at least one such stretch element to provide elasticity. Stretch elements can be formed independently or be part of the textile web material, and in particular, the fabric.

[0016] Optionally, the upper ring element and / or the lower ring element has at least one textile web receiving means and in particular a piping rail into which the textile web can be fastened and in particular inserted using at least one textile web insert element and in particular a piping connected to the textile web. The textile web receiving means is optionally formed in the respective ring element. It can be designed, for example, as a circumferential groove. It is formed on a side part or a side profile, which optionally runs essentially coplanar to the pretensioning force along Av, of the respective ring element or optionally on a lower or upper part of the ring element. The textile web receiving means can be formed integrally with the ring element.Preferably, the textile web insert element can be inserted into the textile web receiving means axially relative to the main extension axis of the respective ring element and optionally parallel to its extension direction and optionally following this direction. The textile web insert element is optionally designed such that it can be threaded into the textile web receiving means.

[0017] Optionally, the textile web insert element is sewn, glued, or otherwise permanently fastened to the textile web. The textile web insert element is preferably round or oval in cross-section, and in particular its cross-section is complementary to the cross-section of the textile web receiving means. Optionally, the textile web insert element is designed such that, as soon as pre-tension is applied between the upper and lower ring elements, it is fixed in its bearing seat, i.e., in its bearing in the textile web receiving means. In particular, it is conceivable if axial displaceability, i.e., in the direction of the main extension axis of the ring element, is essentially prevented. In this way, the textile element can be tensioned in this direction and held in this tension. Fixing is optionally also possible using a connecting element as described below.Optionally, the textile web insert element is designed to be elastic and, in particular, elastically bendable about axes transverse to its main extension axis. This allows it to follow changes in direction of the ring element and, in particular, the textile web receiving means on the ring element, for example, in corner areas.

[0018] Optionally, at least a majority of the compression rod elements are clamped between the upper ring element and the lower ring element along at least one axis and in particular along a vertical axis Av, which runs in the direction of the preload Fv, against the upper ring element and / or the lower ring element. Compression rod elements are therefore optionally subjected to normal forces due to the preload. Optionally, the compression rod elements run orthogonally into the upper ring element and / or the lower ring element. The orthogonal angle is optionally formed in the plane of the respective side wall. The compression rod element can run directly into the upper ring element and / or the lower ring element or be directly coupled thereto, but it is also possible to provide an intermediate element that connects the compression rod element to the respective ring element. The compression rod element is preferably a rod that is rigid in its longitudinal axis.Preferably, the compression rod is designed in such a way that buckling of the compression rod element due to the acting normal force is substantially prevented. Particularly in connection with the transverse element described below, it is also conceivable to provide buckling stiffening of the compression rod element via the transverse element.

[0019] The compression rod elements are preferably made of the same material as the upper and / or lower ring elements. However, it is also possible to form the compression rod elements from any other previously mentioned material. It is also conceivable to manufacture the compression rod elements themselves from different materials.

[0020] Optionally, the compression rod elements are designed to be identical to each other, particularly in terms of cross-section and / or material and / or in certain areas. It is also possible to provide different compression rod elements. For example, compression rod elements can perform additional functions, such as clamping functions for clamping the textile panel, receiving functions for additional elements, such as lighting, locking elements, closure elements, connecting elements for connecting individual components of the bicycle basket, etc.

[0021] Optionally, at least one compression rod element is force-coupled to the upper ring element and / or to the lower ring element via a detachable plug-in connection. The compression rod element is therefore preferably inserted into the upper ring element and / or the lower ring element and thus mounted in a bearing seat. The force coupling is preferably detachable in such a way that the compression rod element can be removed from its bearing seat without any applied preload. It is also conceivable to design the bearing seat in such a way that a temporary holder for the compression rod element is provided on and in particular in the upper ring element and / or lower ring element, for example to temporarily hold the compression rod element(s) during assembly of the bicycle basket in order to add further elements, for example the respective ring elements.

[0022] According to the invention, at least one compression rod element has at least one bearing element, optionally formed at at least one free end and in particular at two opposite free ends, which is releasably coupled to at least one counter-bearing element formed on the upper ring element and / or the lower ring element. A resulting bearing seat between the bearing element and the counter-bearing element is preferably a normal force bearing. It is also possible to design the resulting bearing seat as a rigid bearing seat, and in particular to design the rigid bearing seat by a moment resulting from bending of at least one compression rod element in the direction of the main extension axis of the respective ring element.

[0023] In addition, the bearing element has at least one extension, and the counter-bearing element at least one extension receptacle, or vice versa, wherein the extension can be inserted into the extension receptacle to form a plug-in connection. In general, the bearing seat can be produced by means of a plug-in connection. The extension has, for example, a circumferential flange or similar bearing shoulder which is formed so as to divert normal forces into a flange receptacle on the extension receptacle of the ring element. The extension receptacle can have a circumferential side wall running in the direction of preload, against which side wall the extension bears with a corresponding side wall to form a rigid bearing seat. It is also possible to design the extension such that its end face bears against a complementary wall on the extension receptacle and thus diverts normal forces.It is also conceivable to design the extension receptacle in such a way that it has an upper opening for the extension and a lower opening for the extension on the ring element, so that the extension is held at a lower end and at an upper end and is held in particular in a flexurally rigid manner.

[0024] As already mentioned, the force coupling and in particular a plug-in connection between the compression rod element and the upper ring element is optionally designed to be rigid. Optionally, at least two compression rod elements are connected to one another to form a static frame with at least one cross element. A static frame is understood to be a construction by means of which stiffening is achieved, in particular in the plane formed by the two compression rod elements and the cross element. A frame is formed here, in particular, by rigid corner connections between the compression rod element and the cross rod element. The cross element is optionally arranged on the respective compression rod element, in particular at a distance from at least one free end of the compression rod elements, and in particular arranged in the region of a central part of the respective compression rod element. The cross element is optionally connected to at least one of the compression rod elements in a rigid manner.Of course, it is possible to provide a plurality of cross elements and, in particular, to stiffen the cross elements relative to each other via correspondingly extending stiffening elements.

[0025] Optionally, at least two compression rod elements, which run along different side walls and in particular side walls whose extension planes intersect, are connected to one another via transverse elements to form a triaxially stiffening static frame. The transverse elements are preferably curved, particularly in this context. The compression rod elements could, for example, be formed in at least one end wall and at least one side wall of the bicycle basket, wherein the transverse elements connect the compression rod elements to one another. The transverse elements are preferably designed such that they define the outer shape of the bicycle basket. In particular, the transverse elements are preferably curved in a plan view of the bicycle basket, in order to define, in particular, the corner regions of the bicycle basket.

[0026] In principle, the compression rod elements can be designed such that they provide support for the textile webs and, in particular, define the outer shape of the bicycle basket, at least in sections. The compression rod elements are preferably designed such that the textile web rests against them. In particular, it is possible to design the compression rod elements with a slight bend in order to ensure that the textile web rests against the compression rod element. In this context in particular, the compression rod elements are bent in their bearing seat, preferably orthogonal to the resulting side wall, outwards, i.e. away from the receiving space of the bicycle basket or optionally in the direction of the textile web. The bend optionally comprises a bend, particularly in the middle part of the compression rod element, of 0.1-5.0%, optionally 1.0-3.0% of the length of the respective compression rod element. The bend optionally comprises a bend of 1-10 mm, optionally 3-7 mm.

[0027] Optionally, the base area PA enclosed by the lower ring element is smaller than the cover area PD enclosed by the upper ring element. Optionally, the receiving space decreases over the height of the bicycle basket and in particular from top to bottom. Optionally, it is conceivable for the upper edge to be angled to the remaining upper edge, particularly in one partial area. Such an angulation, which can also be referred to as a phase, optionally runs in a partial area which, when the bicycle basket is mounted on the bicycle, points in the direction of a saddle. In particular, this angulation is designed such that, with a saddle adjusted for a standard user, the partial area of ​​the angled upper edge and in particular a section formed in the area of ​​the front side is angled such that it can be positioned under a saddle.In a side view, this angled portion optionally extends at an angle to the vertical, further optionally to the Av axis, and in particular at an angle to at least one compression rod element of 10.0-60.0°, preferably 30.0-50.0°. This definition refers to the angle enclosed between the vertical and the angled upper edge.

[0028] It is conceivable to construct the bicycle basket from at least two, in particular self-reinforcing, half-shells, which are or can be connected to one another by means of at least one connecting element, thereby forming the receiving space. The bicycle basket is thus designed such that two substantially completed half-shells can be arranged, in particular, opposite one another and can be connected to one another via at least one connecting element.

[0029] In this context in particular, it is conceivable for the upper ring element and / or the lower ring element to be made from several, in particular two, partial ring elements. These partial ring elements are optionally designed to be axially symmetrical to one another. The axis of symmetry preferably runs along the main axis of extension of the bicycle basket and in particular a longitudinal axis. The advantage of the angling and in particular of the design of the multi-part ring elements is that in this way a uniformly tensioned textile web can be introduced between the upper ring element and the lower ring element and in particular into the previously defined textile web receiving means. Due to the symmetrical design, this is more reliable and, in particular, of better quality due to the multi-part design or half-shell design of the bicycle basket than with a one-piece ring element.However, it is also conceivable to construct the upper and / or lower ring elements as a single piece. This is particularly the case with a bicycle basket whose upper ring element and / or lower ring element are designed to run in one plane, i.e., are not angled or are only slightly angled, for example, at an angle of less than 10.0°.

[0030] Such an embodiment can be used independently of the embodiments mentioned herein, and in particular the half-shell embodiment. It benefits in particular from the detachable mounting of the compression rod elements and the resulting ease of assembly.

[0031] The connecting elements are optionally designed as clamping elements that fix the partial ring elements and / or the half-shells and / or individual parts of the bicycle basket together and in particular clamp them together. For example, two shells designed to be complementary to one another can be used here, which can be fixed to one another using fastening means and in particular screws, clamping or similar other elements relative to one another. The connecting elements can be designed as compression rod elements or function as such. It is also conceivable for the connecting elements to comprise compression rod elements and to be fixed thereto. It is conceivable to design the connecting elements in such a way that a rigid connection is provided between the partial ring elements. It is also conceivable to design the connecting elements as statically effective frames and, in particular, to design them to provide static stiffening in the plane of at least one side wall.

[0032] Furthermore, it is conceivable to incorporate receiving elements for additional components of the bicycle basket, such as reflectors, lighting elements, locks, anti-theft devices, or the like, into the connecting elements. For example, a receiving space can be provided in which a lighting element can be arranged, in particular detachably. Preferably, the connecting element optionally comprises a receiving space for such an element on a first side and optionally an opening on a second, in particular opposite, side through which this element is visible. This has a particularly positive effect with a lighting element.

[0033] It should be noted that the connecting element is not limited to the embodiment of a bicycle basket disclosed here, but can be used with any type of basket. The connecting element is also disclosed in particular in the drawings attached here, although a combination with the illustrated bicycle baskets is not absolutely necessary. The connecting element is designed in particular as an element for connecting and in particular securing the additional element to the bicycle basket. The connecting element can optionally be secured to the bicycle basket and is designed to accommodate an additional element, for example lighting, reflector means, locking means, anti-theft means, battery means, etc. It is optionally designed such that it can be secured to at least one pressure rod element and / or cross element and / or the upper and / or lower ring element.It is optionally designed in multiple parts and can optionally be arranged on at least one wall of the bicycle basket from an inner and an outer side. It is optionally designed in such a way that the multiple parts, in particular an inner part and an outer part, can be connected to one another while being secured to the bicycle basket. The connecting element can optionally be clicked onto the bicycle basket. It is optionally designed in such a way that it has a tensioning element, for example, tensioning projections, for tensioning the textile panel.

[0034] Optionally, the connecting element is multi-part, so that when the individual parts are connected, it forms a clamping mechanism that can be used to secure it to the bicycle basket. The connection is optionally made using a click lock, a screw connection, or an adhesive connection. In particular, the connection is detachable. Optionally, the connecting element is designed so that it can also be mounted on an existing bicycle basket, especially one mounted on a bicycle.

[0035] Optionally, the bicycle basket has at least one carrying handle element, which can be fastened in particular to the upper ring element. The carrying handle element optionally connects at least two partial ring elements, which are in particular axially symmetrical to one another, in particular the upper ring element and / or the lower ring element and / or at least two half-shells. In particular, the connection can be designed such that static stiffening is achieved between the partial ring elements and in particular in addition to the static stiffening by the connecting element. The carrying handle element optionally runs in a main direction of extent orthogonal to the axis of symmetry of the partial ring elements or an axis that runs between the separation regions of the partial ring elements. Optionally, the carrying handle element is designed to be flexurally rigid, in particular along its main axis of extent.The carrying handle element preferably has a U-shaped or similar curved shape.

[0036] As already explained at the outset, the invention also comprises a method for producing a bicycle basket, characterized by the above-mentioned steps and, furthermore, optionally by steps that can be carried out or applied in connection with the features of the bicycle basket mentioned herein.

[0037] The spreading means for applying a spreading force can, for example, be a screw clamp or similar spreading means that is inserted between the upper ring element and the lower ring element, or similar elements connected to these force couplings, and can be clamped between these ring elements upon application of the spreading force in such a way that the upper ring element is pressed apart relative to the lower ring element and / or that a (spreading) tension is generated in the textile web. This pressing apart introduces a prestress, and in particular the spreading prestress, into the textile web, which, after the spreading element is released, causes the upper ring element to be pushed back relative to the lower ring element, thus resulting in the compression rod elements being fixed in their respective bearing seats.It should be noted that it is sufficient if only a subset of the compression rod elements is subjected to a normal force once they are clamped between the upper ring element and the lower ring element. Other subsets of the compression rod elements can, for example, be held in their bearing seat with little or no normal force loading. This is particularly conceivable in connection with the aforementioned temporary holding of the compression rod elements in their bearing seat, so that rattling of these compression rod elements which are not subjected to a normal force or are only subject to a low normal force is prevented. A subset of the compression rod elements is optionally designed in such a way that they hold the lower and upper ring elements at a desired distance from one another when clamped. The compression rod elements can be held in a frictional connection in their bearing seat on the upper ring element and / or lower ring element, in particular axially.

[0038] It is also conceivable to form at least one tensioning element on the ring element and / or on at least one compression rod element. The tensioning element can be designed as a spreading element. It can be designed such that it allows pre-tensioning of the textile web after the compression rod element has been inserted into its bearing seat. Such a tensioning element can, for example, be a length extension means of the compression rod element, by means of which the compression rod can be extended and / or clamped in its bearing seat between the ring elements. Such a tensioning element can, for example, comprise a screw nut which can be pressed onto a thread on the compression element against at least one of the ring elements while applying the pre-tension. The compression rod can also be designed in several parts, in particular hinged, and can be folded out into a storage position, for example, when the pre-tension is applied. The compression rod element can also be designed to be telescopic.

[0039] Optionally, the at least one carrying handle element is designed to complement the upper ring element, in particular, so that it follows the shape of this ring element. It is conceivable to provide a holder on the ring element in which the carrying handle element can be fixed, in particular clamped. This prevents rattling of the carrying handle element.

[0040] The bicycle baskets are preferably designed to be stackable. This reduces the storage requirements for fully assembled bicycle baskets.

[0041] It is conceivable to provide corresponding mounting devices on the floor and / or on the lower ring element and / or on the upper ring element and / or on the compression rod elements and / or on the connecting element to secure the bicycle basket to the bicycle. For example, brackets for attaching it to a luggage rack, a front carrier, a handlebar, or similar components of the bicycle can be provided.

[0042] Further embodiments of the invention emerge from the subclaims.

[0043] The invention is described below using exemplary embodiments, which are explained in more detail in the accompanying drawings. The drawings schematically show: Fig. 1 is an isometric view of an embodiment of the bicycle basket according to the invention; Figs. 2 and 3 each show an isometric view of the bicycle basket according to. Fig. 1 without textile web; Fig. 4 an exploded view of the embodiment according to. Fig. 1 ; Fig. 5 a side view of the textile web according to Fig. 1 ; Fig. 6 a schematic representation of the socket between the textile strip and the bicycle basket according to. Fig. 3 ; Fig. 7 a detail of the textile web fixation according to Fig. 6 ; Fig. 8 a cross section through the embodiment according to. Fig. 1 ; Figs. 9, 10Detail views of the floor corner area acc. Fig. 8 ; Fig. 11 an isometric detailed view of compression rod and transverse elements according to Fig. 8 ; Fig. 12 a detailed section of the embodiment according to. Fig. 8 in a compression rod element holding position POS H Fig. 13 a detailed view, as in Fig. 12 noted; Fig. 14 the embodiment according to Fig. 12 in a compression rod element insertion position POS E; Figs. 15, 16 isometric partial representations of half-shells of the embodiment according to. Fig. 2 ; Fig. 17 a horizontal section of the embodiment according to. Fig. 2 ; Figs. 18-23 are isometric detailed views of connecting elements; Fig. 24 is an isometric representation of a further embodiment of the bicycle basket according to the invention; Fig. 25 is a further embodiment of a textile panel fastening; Fig. 26 is various designs of fastenings for textile panels; and Figs. 27-30 are further embodiments of bicycle baskets.

[0044] In the following, the same reference numbers are used for identical and equivalent components, although high indices are sometimes used.

[0045] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein (including technical and scientific terms) have the same meaning, and in particular a meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art when interpreted in the context of the specification and the drawings. It is further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, are interpreted with reference to the technical field relevant herein, and not in an idealized or overly formal sense, unless explicitly defined as such. In certain cases, a detailed description of well-known devices and methods may be omitted to avoid redundancy of the description. The description of particular embodiments and the terminology used therein are not intended to limit the invention.The singular forms "a," "a," and "the" may also include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items. It is understood that the terms "comprises" and / or "comprising" indicate the presence of stated features, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features. Furthermore, it is understood that when a particular step of a method is stated to follow another step, it may follow directly after that other step, or one or more intermediate steps may be performed before the particular step is performed, unless otherwise stated.Likewise, it is understood that when a connection is described between structures or components, this connection may be made directly or through intermediate structures or components, unless otherwise specified. The disclosure of all publications, patent applications, patents, and other literature cited herein is incorporated by reference in its entirety. In the event of a conflict, this specification, including its definitions, shall prevail.

[0046] The invention will be described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which embodiments of the invention are shown. The invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, the embodiments are set forth herein so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully but exemplarily convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. The description of the exemplary embodiments should be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, which are intended to be considered a part of the entire written description. In the drawings, the absolute and relative sizes of systems, components, layers, and regions may be exaggerated for clarity.Embodiments may be described by way of schematic and / or cross-sectional illustrations, idealized embodiments, and intermediate structures of the invention. Relative terms, as well as their derivatives, should be understood to refer to the orientation as described or shown therein in the drawing just discussed. These relative terms are provided for convenience of description and do not require that the system be constructed or operated in any particular orientation unless explicitly stated otherwise. Any of the disclosed devices or portions thereof may be combined together or separated into further portions unless specifically stated otherwise. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different sections or claims is not intended to indicate that a combination of these measures may not be advantageously undertaken.In particular, all conceivable combinations of the claims are to be considered inherently disclosed. In this description, words such as "substantially," "approximately," or "generally / generally" are to be interpreted to include at least deviations of a dimension of 10% or less, preferably 5% or less, or deviations from a shape that would still be within the scope of the respective definition for a person skilled in the art, unless otherwise specified.

[0047] For clarity and conciseness of description, features are generally described herein as part of one or more separate embodiments; however, it should be understood that the scope of the invention may include embodiments having combinations of all or some of the described features.

[0048] The Figs. 1 to 3show isometric representations of an embodiment of the bicycle basket 1 according to the invention. In Fig. 1 This bicycle basket 1 is shown in an optionally complete embodiment and in particular comprising a textile web 16, in the Figs. 2 and 3 the bicycle basket 1 is shown only with its substructure and in particular without this textile panel 16.

[0049] The bicycle basket comprises a lower edge 2, a base 6, and a plurality of side walls 8, which together define a receiving space 10 with a particularly free upper edge. This receiving space can be used to hold luggage. Fig. 1 The base of the embodiment is shown as a continuous plate. It is possible to design this plate in particular with a grid structure, as in Fig. 2Shown here, it can be designed with or without a cover, as a mesh element or as a full-surface panel. This floor can optionally be attached to the lower edge, as described in more detail below.

[0050] The bicycle basket further comprises an upper ring element 14, which runs at least partially along the upper edge 4, a lower ring element 12, which runs at least partially along the lower edge 2, and at least one textile web 16, which runs between the upper ring element 14 and the lower ring element, forming at least part of the side wall 8. A plurality of compression rod elements 20 are arranged between the ring elements and run between the upper ring element and the lower ring element. The compression rod elements 20 can be connected directly to the ring elements 12, 14, but they can also be force-coupled to them via intermediate elements.

[0051] It should be noted that these embodiments are described here purely as examples. In particular, it should be noted that all features disclosed, in particular, in the introductory part of this document can be combined with these embodiments or implemented on these embodiments. It should also be noted that all features can be used individually or in combination, unless explicitly stated otherwise.

[0052] Especially in Fig. 1As shown, the textile web 16 is stretched between the upper ring element 14 and the lower ring element 12, so that it prestresses the upper ring element against the lower ring element. For this purpose, compression rod elements 20 are provided, which are each releasably mounted on the upper ring element 14 and in the lower ring element 12 and are held in their bearing seat by the prestress Fv. The corresponding bearing points of the compression rod elements are preferably designed such that the textile element is stretched as soon as the compression rod elements are inserted between the lower ring element and the upper ring element. Optionally, the compression rod elements are designed to be longer than the distance between the lower ring element and the upper ring element in a state in which the textile web is not prestressed.

[0053] The textile web, which preferably consists of textiles at least in sections, is designed to be elastically stretchable at least along one axis, and in particular along the vertical axis Av, in the direction of the prestress Fv. It is also conceivable to design the textile web bi-elastic, so that not only prestressing along the axis Av is achievable, but also prestressing, in particular orthogonal thereto and in the direction of the main extension direction (at the respective region of the textile web) of at least one ring element.

[0054] As is particularly the case in the Figs. 1 to 3 As shown, the bicycle basket has at least one carrying handle element 44, which here is optionally designed to be complementary to the upper ring element 14 and in particular follows its shape. The carrying handle element 44 is optionally held firmly to the upper edge 4 of the bicycle basket 1 via at least one bearing clamp 47 or similar fixing means. Further shown in the Figs. 1 to 3at least one connecting element 42, which here runs between the upper ring element 14 and the lower ring element 12 and, as described in more detail below, provides a connection between individual components of the bicycle basket 1. This connecting element can also be designed as a pressure rod element 20", as optionally shown in Fig. 2 shown.

[0055] Fig. 4 shows an exploded view of the bicycle basket according to. Fig. 1 , whereby the individual parts, as shown in the Figs. 1 to 3 are shown again. In addition, Fig. 4A multi-part embodiment of the upper ring element 14 and the lower ring element 12 is shown. The respective ring elements 12, 14 consist of two sub-elements 12a, 12b; 14a, 14b, which can be connected to one another via the aforementioned connecting element 42, here also optionally consisting of two parts 42a and 42b. This is optionally done via a clamping connection, as described below.

[0056] The Figs. 5 and 6 show that in Fig. 4 and Fig. 1 shown textile element 18 in detail. In Fig. 6 It can be seen that the textile element 16 in the pre-tensioned state essentially corresponds to the side shape of the bicycle basket 1. In the non-pre-tensioned state, and in particular when not attached to the upper ring element and / or the lower ring element, the textile web has a low height H (see Fig. 5 ). Due to the applied pre-tension, the textile web 16, as shown in Fig. 6shown, is expanded to the height HD, so that it generates a preload Fv that urges the upper ring element 14 and the lower ring element 12 toward each other. This results in at least one compression rod element 20 being clamped between the upper ring element 14 and the lower ring element 12.

[0057] Optionally, the textile web 16 is designed so that it can be extended in its longitudinal direction, as in Fig. 5shown, in its lower length Lu essentially corresponds to the extension length of at least one partial element 12a or 12b, and in its upper extension length Lo corresponds to the extension length of an upper partial element 14a or 14b. It is conceivable to make the extension lengths Lu; Lo slightly longer than the extension lengths of the partial elements in order to clamp end regions 17 of the textile web 16, in particular with the connecting elements 42, and / or to allow these to protrude beyond the partial elements and to fasten, tension, etc. This embodiment will be discussed in more detail below.

[0058] The upper edges and lower edges 19 of the textile web 16 are optionally designed such that they complement the spatial development of the upper ring element 14 and the lower ring element 12, respectively, or their sub-elements. In principle, the textile web 16, the upper ring element 14, and the lower ring element 12 are preferably designed such that they guarantee crease-free stretching of the textile web between the two ring elements. Further straightening, tightening, or loosening, and pulling out wrinkles is optionally possible by appropriately designing the compression rod elements 20 and the transverse elements 28, which will be described in more detail below. These transverse elements can be designed such that, in addition to the pre-tensioning applied by the lower ring element and the upper ring element, they provide, in particular, further tensioning and, in particular, vertical tensioning orPrestressing of the textile element can be applied optionally in the horizontal direction of the bicycle basket and optionally orthogonally to the textile web 16. For this purpose, the pressure elements can be designed, for example, to be curved outward. The transverse elements 28 can also protrude slightly, particularly outwardly, and in particular from the wall planes spanned by the outer sides or the inner side of the ring element.

[0059] Optionally, the connecting element 42 is designed such that a longitudinal prestress, in particular orthogonal to the vertical prestress between the upper ring element and the lower ring element, and in particular coaxial to the main extension direction of the upper and / or the lower ring element, can be introduced into the textile web 16.

[0060] As in Fig. 17As shown, the textile web 16 is held by a textile web insert element 36 in a textile web receiving element 38 on the upper and / or lower ring element 12, 14. Optionally, the textile web insert element can be designed as a piping 36 or similarly thickened element. The textile web receiving element can, for example, be a piping rail or similar groove 38 complementary to the piping and in particular a groove as shown in Fig. 4 As shown, the textile web receiving element 38 can be a circumferential groove, which is formed in particular in the upper ring element 14 or in the lower ring element 12. Optionally, the textile web receiving element 38 is formed on a side wall 15 or a side part of the respective ring element 12, 14. The textile web insert element 36 can be glued to the textile web, wrapped around it, sewn on, or attached in any other known manner.

[0061] The fastening between the textile web and the ring element 12, 14 is optionally designed in such a way that tensile forces which are not along an axial axis AA (in Fig. 7orthogonal to the plane of the drawing) of the textile web receiving element 38 and in particular of the ring element 12, 14. In the axial direction, the textile web insert element and / or the textile web receiving element is optionally designed such that a relative movement of the two elements to one another is possible and in particular the textile web insert element can be inserted into the textile web receiving element 38, in particular together with the textile web 16. Such mobility can be designed such that it is guaranteed until a tensile force deviating from the axial axis AA, for example the pre-tension, is applied to the textile web. Optionally, the components involved are designed such that when such a force is applied, the textile web insert element 36 is clamped in its bearing seat in the textile web receiving element 38, brought into frictional engagement or is similarly fixed.

[0062] Fig. 8shows a cross section through the bicycle basket 1 according to the invention and the Figs. 9 to 11 corresponding detailed views of the Fig. 8 components shown. The Figs. 9 and 10 show detailed views of the base area and, in particular, a grid component of the base 6. All embodiments of a base known for bicycle baskets are feasible here. The base 6 can optionally be attached to the lower ring element 12 or an element in the lower edge area of ​​the bicycle basket 1 using conventional connecting means. Optionally, the bicycle basket 1 is manufactured in such a way that the base is subsequently and, in particular, detachably attached. In this way, different types of bases can be connected to the bicycle basket.

[0063] In Fig. 9 the above-described textile web receiving element 38 and in particular the circumferential groove 38 is shown. In Fig. 10a counter bearing element 26 or an extension holder 27 is shown, which is used to hold the compression rod elements 20, as they are also shown in particular in Fig. 11 shown in detail. An identical design can also or alternatively be provided on the upper ring element.

[0064] As in this Fig. 11As shown, at least some compression rod elements 20 optionally have bearing elements 24 on at least one free end, in this embodiment on opposite free ends, which here in particular each comprise an extension 25. This extension 25 fits into the counter-bearing element 26 or the extension receptacle 27 on the lower ring element 12 or on the upper ring element 14. In principle, within the scope of the invention, what applies to the lower ring element 12 optionally applies to the upper ring element, or vice versa, unless explicitly stated otherwise. Optionally, the connection is a plug-in connection and in particular has a frictional fit, so that a temporary holding of the compression rod element 20 in its bearing seat 49 on the lower ring element 12 and / or on the upper ring element 14 is ensured.In this embodiment, the bearing element 24 has a flange 23, which optionally bears against a support bearing area 11 on the ring element and transfers normal forces, which are directed into the compression rod element 20, into the ring element.

[0065] In this embodiment, at least two compression rod elements are connected to one another by at least one transverse element 28 to form a static frame 29, and here in particular a triaxial stiffening frame. The transverse element 28 extends between the at least two compression rod elements, wherein it is arranged, in particular, from free ends of the compression rod element, optionally in a central part 21 of the respective compression rod element 20, and is in particular connected in a rigid manner. It is also conceivable to use a plurality of transverse elements 28. Optionally, as shown here, the transverse element 28 is spaced from at least one free end 22 of the compression rod elements 20.

[0066] As particularly in the Figs. 1 - 3 As shown, the compression rod elements 20 optionally run along different side walls 8, and in particular side walls 8 that intersect along their planes of extension. These are, for example, a front side wall and a longitudinal wall of the bicycle basket, which are optionally connected here via rounded corner elements 28 designed as transverse elements.

[0067] As mentioned, it is also optional for the Fig. 11 The cross element 28 is designed from the compression rod elements shown in such a way that it forms a rigid, triaxially acting, static frame 29. In this way, horizontal stiffening in the longitudinal and transverse directions of the bicycle basket 1 is ensured.

[0068] Figs. 12 to 14 show a detailed cross-section of the bicycle basket 1 and in particular in detail according to. Fig. 13the bearing seat of a compression rod element 20 in the upper ring element 14, comprising the bearing element 24, the extension 25, the counter bearing element 26 or the extension receptacle 27. In Fig. 12 As shown, the textile web 16 shown here in dashed lines prestresses the upper ring element 14 relative to the lower ring element 12, so that the pressure rod 20 is held and in particular clamped in its bearing seat 49. Fig. 12 shows a compression rod element holding position POS H and Fig. 14 a compression rod element insertion position.

[0069] As in Fig. 14shown, this bearing is detachable and is designed in particular to complement the bicycle basket 1. For this purpose, a spreading element 30 is force-coupled between the lower ring element 12 and the upper ring element 14, so that the two ring elements 12, 14 can be pressed apart relative to one another via a spreading force F SP, so that their relative distance in the area of ​​their bearing elements 24 or counter-bearing elements 26 is greater than the length of the respective pressure rod 20. The now prevailing spreading prestress Fs in the textile web 16 is in the pressure rod element insertion position POS E according to. Fig. 14 greater than the prestress Fv, in which Fig. 12 shown compression rod element holding position POS H . This can be, as in Fig. 14inserted, can now be arranged between the upper ring element 14 and the lower ring element 12. After the expansion means 30 is released, the ring elements 12, 14 are pulled together relative to one another by the acting preload force FS, so that the compression rod element 20 is clamped.

[0070] Figs. 15 and 16 show an embodiment of the bicycle basket 1 according to the invention, wherein the bicycle basket 1 here consists of at least two, in particular self-reinforcing half-shells 40, which are connected by means of at least one connecting element 42, see for example the Figs. 1 to 3 , are connected to each other to form the receiving space 40. This embodiment of the bicycle basket 1 with half shells 40 facilitates the tensioning of the textile web 16 (here in particular Fig. 1 , 5 and 6) between the lower ring element 12 and the upper ring element 14. Due to the angled design of the upper ring element shown here, the half-shell design allows the textile web 16 to be stretched more easily between the upper ring element 14 and the lower ring element 12 and, in particular, without creases. The individual components of the bicycle basket and, in particular, the partial ring elements 12a, 12b and 14a, 14b, the compression rod elements 20 and their corresponding mutual support are optionally designed such that the half-shells are self-stiffening and can be arranged next to one another as complete components and connected via the connecting element or several connecting elements.

[0071] As in Figs. 15 and 16Also shown, the bicycle basket comprises at least one carrying handle element 44, which runs between the half-shells 40 and connects them to one another. The carrying handle element is optionally detachably formed on the half-shells 40. The carrying handle element 44 here optionally runs with a main extension region 44a orthogonal to the main extension axis AS of the bicycle basket 1. It serves in particular to stiffen the two half-shells 40 relative to one another. The main extension axis here runs in the longitudinal direction and optionally through the upper edge 4; it is also conceivable to align the main extension axis in the longitudinal direction and coplanar to the base 6. The carrying handle element optionally connects at least the two partial ring elements, which are in particular axially symmetrical to one another, in particular the upper ring element and / or the lower ring element, and here, for example, the at least two half-shells 40.They are optionally stiffened relative to each other due to the rigid carrying bracket element.

[0072] The Figs. 17 to 22 show a horizontal section from Fig. 17 of the bicycle basket 1 Detailed views of the connecting element 42. The connecting element 42 optionally comprises at least two connecting element parts 42a, 42b, which can be connected to one another via suitable connecting means, and in particular screws (not shown). Optionally, the connecting element 42 has bearing means 46, via which components of the bicycle basket 1 and in particular components of the respective half-shells 40 can be connected to one another. In this embodiment, the bearing means 46 are designed such that they support the Figs. 5 and 6clamp the compression rod elements 20 shown to the end faces of the bicycle basket 1 and optionally provide a rigid connection between the half-shells 40 and / or between the compression rod elements and in particular a static frame.

[0073] As in Fig. 18 As shown, a connecting element 42 optionally has a bracket bearing 48 on which at least one carrying bracket element 44 (see Fig. 1 ) can be stored. The two connecting element parts 42a, 42b together optionally form bearing means 46, into which not only compression rod elements 20 are optionally received and in particular clamped, but also transverse elements 28 and / or ring elements 12, 14 are optionally received and clamped.

[0074] As in Fig. 19 As shown, the connecting element optionally has clamping means 50 which allow the fixing of at least one textile web 16 (see Fig. 1). The clamping means 50 can optionally be designed such that they introduce a pre-tension into the textile web 16 and in particular introduce a pre-tension running horizontally along the side wall 8 of the bicycle basket 1 and in particular orthogonally to the vertical axis Av. It is conceivable that the clamping means can be designed such that the Figs. 5 and 6 The end regions 17 of the textile web 16 shown in FIG. 1 are connected to one another and, in particular, clamped. The clamping means can preferably have projections that penetrate into the textile web 16, fix it, and / or prestress it. Clamping means 50 can be provided which, in particular when connecting the connecting element parts 42a, 42b, apply a prestress to the textile web, in particular in a direction deviating from the axis Av.

[0075] In the Figs. 20 to 23A further embodiment of the connecting element 42 is shown, comprising a receptacle 45 into which, for example, an additional element 60, such as LED lighting, a reflector, or any other additional element as already mentioned herein, can be inserted. Insertion is preferably detachable. The connecting element 42 optionally comprises, on at least one connecting part element 42a,b, an opening 43 through which at least part of the additional element 60 is visible from an outside of the bicycle basket. This allows, for example, the insertion of an additional element from the side of the receiving space of the bicycle basket 1 and the visibility of this additional element, such as lighting, from the outside of the bicycle basket.

[0076] Fig. 24 shows a further embodiment of the bicycle basket according to the invention, in which, in contrast to the Fig. 1illustrated embodiment, the upper edge 4 or the upper ring element 14 is only slightly angled or not at all. In such an embodiment, the textile web can also be stretched between the upper ring element 14 and the lower ring element 12 via corresponding bearing components, as described above. Due to the lack of angling, it is easy to push the textile web into its respective bearing on the ring elements 12 to 14. For this reason, the upper ring element is optionally designed in one piece and not in two pieces. This also applies in particular to the bicycle basket 1, which in this embodiment does not consist of at least two half shells 40. To insert the textile webs into the respective bearings on the upper ring element 12 or14, at least one (groove) opening 32 can optionally be provided, into which a textile web insert element 36, as previously described, can be inserted and, in particular, into the textile web receiving element 38, as previously described. It is conceivable to design the upper and / or ring element 12, 14 in one piece or in multiple pieces, for example, as an extruded profile.

[0077] Fig. 25 shows a further optional embodiment of a fastening solution for a textile web 16 on a ring element 12, 14, for example the lower ring element 14, which is designed in several parts here and in particular with a partial element 14a and a partial element 14b, which can be brought into a force coupling and in particular click connection with one another, and in this connection clamp the textile web 16.

[0078] Fig. 26also shows further embodiments of fastenings of textile webs 16 to skeleton elements 23, in particular pressure rod elements 20, ring elements 12, 14 of a bicycle basket 1. These embodiments, like all features, means and elements or components shown here and their features, are not limited to a specific bicycle basket 1, but can also be used with other bicycle baskets 1, in particular bicycle baskets known from the prior art. They can each be provided with at least one textile web insert element 36, for example a piping, which can be inserted or coupled into at least one textile web receiving element 38, for example a piping rail. In the fastening options shown here and in particular the further embodiments of bicycle baskets 1 shown here as optionally associated, according to the Figs. 27 - 30The textile panels 14 can be inserted from below, above or diagonally, with respect to at least one side wall of the bicycle basket. This is for example Fig. 30 , wherein the reference numeral 16temp indicates a textile web prior to insertion into the skeleton elements 23. The same applies to the upper ring element 14, which can be optionally attached here. Optionally, a tensioning element is provided for these bicycle baskets in order to hold the pressure rod elements in their bearing seat or to introduce a pre-tension into the textile web. In principle, a tensioning element can act uniaxially with respect to the side wall, but also multi-axially. It can pre-tension the textile web in the vertical and / or horizontal direction. This is the case, for example, in an embodiment according to Fig. 30 conceivable.

[0079] Optionally provided is an edge protection element 31, which runs particularly in the area of ​​the corners of the bicycle basket 1. The edge protection element 31 can be designed as a transverse element 28, and vice versa. It can also have at least one textile web receiving element. It can also be designed as a pressure rod element 20. The same applies to the other skeleton elements 23 shown here, which optionally run vertically in the respective side wall. It is also conceivable to provide a side wall element 33 and in particular a disc element on the bicycle basket 1, which consists of a different material than the textile web, for example a metal, a sheet metal, a plastic film or similar plate, etc. Reference symbol

[0080] 1Bicycle basket 2Lower edge 4Upper edge 6Floor 8Side wall 10Receiving space 12Lower ring element 12aPartial ring element 12bPartial ring element 14Upper ring element 14aPartial ring element 14bPartial ring element 15Side wall 16Textile sheet 17End area 19Edge 20Pressure rod element 21Middle parts 22Free end 23Skeleton element 24Bearing element 25Extension 26Counter bearing element 27Extension holder 28Cross element 29Static frame 30Expanding means 31Edge protection element 32Opening 33Side wall element 36Textile sheet insert element or piping 38Textile sheet receiving element orKeder rail 40Half-shell element 42Connecting element 42aConnecting part element 42bConnecting part element 43Opening 44Supporting bracket element 44aMain extension area 45Receptacle 46Bearing means 47Bearing clamp 48Bail bearing 49Bearing seat 50Clamping means 60Additional element PB Base area PD Cover area FvPrestress F SP Spreading force FS Spreading prestress AV Vertical axis POS H Compression rod element holding position POS E Compression rod element insertion position AS Main extension axis AA Axial axis.

Claims

1. Bicycle basket for fixing to a bicycle or to a similar transportation means, comprising a lower edge (2), a bottom (6), and a plurality of sidewalls (8), together defining an accommodating space (10), with a particularly free upper edge (4), for the storage of luggage, wherein the bicycle basket (1), comprises: an upper ring element (14), at least partially running along the upper edge, a lower ring element (12), at least partially running along the lower edge (2), at least one textile web (16), present between the upper ring element (14) and the lower ring element (12), thus forming at least part of the sidewall (8), and a plurality of compression rod elements (20), present between the upper ring element (14) and the lower ring element, wherein the textile web (16) is stretched between the upper ring element (14) and the lower ring element (12), thereby placing the upper element (14) under a prestress against the lower ring element (12), and wherein the compression rod elements (20) are each releasably mounted on the upper ring element (14) and on the lower ring element (12), and are kept in the mounting position by the prestress Fv, wherein at least some of the compression rod elements (20) has at least one fixing element (24) that forms a releasable force coupling with at least one counter fixing element (26) that is formed on the upper ring element (14) and / or on the lower ring element (12), characterised in that the fixing element (24) has at least one extension (25), and in that the counter fixing element has at least one extension recess (27), or vice versa, wherein the extension (25) can be inserted in the extension recess (27) thereby forming a plug-in connection.

2. . Bicycle basket according to claim 1, characterised in that the textile web (16) at least partially consists of Texteline or of a similar, more specifically woven plastic material, and optionally consists of a more specifically woven plastic material that is a mixture of 60% to 80% PVC and 30% to 20% polyester, more specifically of 65% to 75% PVC and 35% to 25% polyester, and more specifically consists of a 1200 x 1200 material and more specifically consists of a tissue or felt consisting of 70% PVC and of 30% polyester.

3. . Bicycle basket according to claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the textile web (16) is elastically stretchable along at least one axis, and more specifically along a vertical axis Av that runs in the direction of the prestress Fv.

4. . Bicycle basket according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the upper ring element (14) and / or the lower ring element (12) has or have at least one textile web receiving element (38), and more specifically a beading profile, in which the textile web (16), by means of at least one textile web insertion element (36) that is more specifically connected with the textile web (16), and more specifically by means of a beading, can be fixed and more specifically slidably inserted.

5. . Bicycle basket according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one plurality of the compression rod elements (20) are tightened against the upper ring element (14) and / or against the lower ring element (12) between the upper ring element (14) and the lower ring element (12) along at least one axis, and more specifically along a vertical axis Av that runs in the direction of the prestress Fv.

6. . Bicycle basket according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one of the compression rod elements (20) forms a releasable insertable force coupling with the upper ring element (14) and / or with the lower ring element (12).

7. . Bicycle basket according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least one of the fixing elements (24) is foreseen at at least one free end (22), and more specifically at two opposite free ends (22).

8. . Bicycle basket according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the force coupling and more specifically a plug-in connection between the compression rod element (20) and the upper ring element (14) and / or the lower ring element (12) is designed to be rigid under bending loads.

9. . Bicycle basket according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that at least two bending rod elements (20) are mutually connected by means of a transverse element (28), thereby forming a static frame (29), wherein the transverse element (28) is arranged on the respective compression rod element (20), more specifically at a distance to at least one free end (22) of the compression rod element (20), and more specifically arranged in the area of a central part (21) of the compression rod element (20) in question, and is more specifically rigidly connected with at least one of the compression rod elements (20).

10. . Bicycle basket according to claim 9, characterised in that at least two compression rod elements (20), running along different sidewalls (8) and more specifically along sidewalls (8) of which the planes are intersecting, are mutually connected by means of the transverse element (28), thereby forming a triaxial rigidifying static frame (29).

11. . Bicycle basket according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the bottom surface PB that is enclosed by the lower ring element (12) is smaller than the covering surface PD that is enclosed by the upper ring element (14).

12. . Bicycle basket according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the bicycle basket (1) consists of at least two, more specifically self-rigidifying half-shells (40) that are connected to one another by means of at least one connecting element (42), thereby forming the accommodating space (10).

13. Bicycle basket according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that a connecting element is foreseen that can be fixed onto the bicycle basket, more specifically in a releasable way and for receiving an additional element, for example lighting means, reflector means, locking means, theft protection means, battery means, et cetera.

14. . Bicycle basket according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the upper ring element (14) and / or the lower ring element (12) consist or consists of a plurality, more specifically of two partial ring elements (14a, 14b; 12a, 12b), and more specifically of more partial ring elements (14a, 14b; 12a, 12b) that are mutually axisymmetric.

15. Bicycle basket according to any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the bicycle basket (1) has at least one supporting bracket element (44) that connects at least two and specifically mutually axisymmetrically formed partial ring elements (14a, 14b; 12a, 12b) of the upper ring element (14) and / or of the lower ring element (12) and / or of at least two half-shells (40).

16. . Method for manufacturing a bicycle basket (1) for fixing to a bicycle or to a similar transportation means, more specifically a bicycle basket according to any one of the preceding claims, the bicycle basket (1) comprising a lower edge (2), a bottom (6), and a plurality of sidewalls (8), together defining an accommodating space (10) with a more specifically free upper edge (4), for accommodating luggage, and further comprising an upper ring element (14) that runs at least partially along the upper edge, as well as a lower ring element (12) that runs at least partially along the lower edge (2), comprising the following steps: • attaching at least one textile web (16) to the upper ring element (14) and to the lower ring element (12), • applying a spreading force that is specifically active between the upper ring element (14) and the lower ring element (12), by means of at least one spreading means (30), in such a way that the upper ring element (14) and the lower ring element (12) are pushed away from one another into a compression rod element insertion position (POSE), thereby introducing a spreading prestress FS in the textile web (16), • arranging a plurality of compression rod elements (20) between the upper ring element (14) and the lower ring element (12), in such a way that these compression rod elements run between the upper ring element (14) and the lower ring element (12), wherein at least some of the compression rod elements (20) have at least one fixing element (24) that forms a releasable force coupling with at least one counter fixing element (26) that is formed on the upper ring element (14) and / or on the lower ring element (12), and wherein the fixing element (24) has at least one extension (25), and the counter fixing element (26) has at least one extension recess (27), or vice versa, wherein the extension (25) can be inserted in the extension recess (27) thereby forming a plug-in connection, and • releasing the spreading force, in such a way that the upper ring element (14) and the lower ring element (12), thanks to the spreading prestress FS in the textile web (16), are pulled together into a compression rod element holding position (POSH), thereby realising a reduced prestress FV, wherein the compression rod elements (20) are each releasably fixed on the upper ring element (14) and on the lower ring element (12), and are held in the holding position by means of the prestress.