Transport device for winter sport equipment

Abstract

Transport device (1) for an elongated winter sports device, in particular skis, comprising a base body (11) with a first and a second leg (111; 112) which connect to a base section (113) of the base body (11), wherein the first leg (111), the second leg (112) and the base section (113) form a receptacle (114) for a part of the winter sports device; and two rollers (12) arranged along a rolling axis (A1), which can be magnetically detachably attached to the base body (11).

Description

AREA OF INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a transport device for an elongated winter sports device, in particular skis. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Winter sports equipment, such as skis, is often bulky and heavy, making it cumbersome for users to transport. At the same time, it is typically necessary for users to carry their own equipment, especially before and after activities, for example, to transport it to and from the base station of a ski resort. Carrying winter sports equipment is often a burden, particularly for users who rely on public transportation.

[0003] The state of the art therefore proposes various approaches to simplify the transport of elongated winter sports equipment, especially skis.

[0004] EP0406179 A1 describes, for example, a ski carrier for simplifying the manual transport of a pair of skis, thus avoiding carrying them on the shoulders. The ski carrier comprises a support with means for separately and releasably gripping and holding the tips of a pair of skis, and rollers that are rotatable on the support, enabling manual pulling on the ground.

[0005] Patent CH418201 A describes a rolling device for skis to facilitate carrying or transporting them, particularly on bare ground, e.g., on railway tracks, sidewalks, roads, and the like. The rolling device has two wheels arranged on either side of a thin plate at its rear end. This plate is designed and configured to be inserted between the rear ends of skis tied together in pairs and held in place by friction. Document US 4666184 A discloses a transport device for an elongated winter sports device, in particular skis, comprising a base body with a first and a second leg attached to a base section of the base body, the first leg, the second leg, and the base section forming a receptacle for a portion of the winter sports device; and two rollers arranged along a rolling axis. PRESENTATION OF THE INVENTION

[0006] Despite known approaches from the state of the art, winter sports equipment is still carried by many users themselves in a cumbersome way, e.g. on the shoulders.

[0007] It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a transport device for an elongated winter sports device, in particular skis, which improves upon the state of the art at least partially.

[0008] This problem is solved by the features of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are given in the dependent claims and in the present description and figures.

[0009] The invention relates to a transport device for an elongated winter sports device, in particular skis, comprising a base body with a first and a second leg which connect to a base section of the base body, wherein the first leg, the second leg and the base section form a receptacle for a part of the winter sports device; and two rollers arranged along a rolling axis which can be magnetically detachably attached to the base body, wherein the base body is formed from a first body part comprising the first leg and a second body part comprising the second leg, wherein the first body part and the second body part can be detachably connected to each other.

[0010] In particular, the holder can accommodate the tips of a pair of skis. It can also hold the tip of a snowboard. A transport device for winter sports equipment is often only needed when the equipment is being transported and then typically has to be stored in a jacket pocket, trouser pocket, or other bag, which can be inconvenient due to the limited space. The detachable attachment of the wheels to the base therefore offers the advantage that the transport device can be stored more easily and compactly when not in use.

[0011] Furthermore, the transport device can be stowed by loosening the wheels in a way that better protects, for example, the axles of the wheels or other components of the transport device from damage. This can be particularly advantageous if the user carries the transport device in a jacket or trouser pocket while participating in winter sports, and the device is subjected to the user's weight when they sit down or fall over.

[0012] Furthermore, the detachability of the rollers can be advantageous if a roller or the base body is defective and needs to be replaced.

[0013] In one embodiment, the base body has a third leg, which is arranged between the first and second legs, and divides the receptacle into a first receptacle for a first ski of a pair of skis and into a second receptacle for a second ski of the pair of skis.

[0014] In one embodiment, the base body has an axle recess oriented along the rolling axis, and the rollers each have a ferromagnetic axle piece which can be inserted into the axle recess.

[0015] The ferromagnetic axle piece allows the roller to be detachably attached to the base body, whereby the ferromagnetic axle piece usually interacts magnetically with a ferromagnetic counterpart of the base body.

[0016] In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic axle component can comprise a sleeve and a ferromagnetic element, e.g., a permanent magnet, which is received in one end of the sleeve, e.g., by a positive or force-fit connection. The sleeve can be made of plastic or metal. Furthermore, the sleeve can be solid except for a recess at one end for receiving the ferromagnetic element.

[0017] The axle recess preferably has a cylindrical profile. The axle piece preferably has a cylindrical shape that is matched to the cylindrical profile of the axle recess.

[0018] The axle recess can be designed as a through hole or as a blind hole.

[0019] The ferromagnetic axle piece can serve directly as the axle for the roller or be connected to a separate axle of the roller. For example, the roller axle can be made of plastic or a metal, such as aluminum, and have a thread onto which the ferromagnetic axle piece can be screwed.

[0020] In one embodiment, the base body has two axle recesses oriented along the rolling axis, into each of which an axle piece can be inserted.

[0021] Preferably, the axle recesses are designed as blind holes.

[0022] In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic axle piece comprises a permanent magnet.

[0023] However, the ferromagnetic axle piece can also be temporarily magnetizable (except for a remanence) or include a temporarily magnetizable part.

[0024] The ferromagnetic axle piece can, for example, comprise a material made of iron or an iron alloy, nickel or a nickel alloy, or an iron-nickel alloy.

[0025] Preferably, the permanent magnet of the axle piece has a cylindrical shape.

[0026] In one embodiment, the base body has a ferromagnetic element which is embedded in the axle recess and is designed to interact magnetically with the axle piece.

[0027] Preferably, the ferromagnetic element is positively inserted into the axial recess with respect to directions oriented transversely to the axial recess.

[0028] In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic element in the axis recess is materially bonded to the base body.

[0029] In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic element is force-fitted into the axle recess.

[0030] In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic element of the base body has a cylindrical shape.

[0031] Preferably, the ferromagnetic element has a suitable length such that the magnetic interaction between the ferromagnetic element and the ferromagnetic axle piece is sufficient to magnetically attach the roller to the base body.

[0032] In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic element of the base body comprises a permanent magnet. However, the ferromagnetic element can also be magnetizable only temporarily (except for a residual magnetism). A temporarily magnetizable ferromagnetic element offers the advantage that a small magnetic object, such as an earring or similar item, which gets caught in the axle recess, can be easily removed.

[0033] The ferromagnetic element can, for example, comprise a material made of iron or an iron alloy, nickel or a nickel alloy, or an iron-nickel alloy.

[0034] Preferably, the ferromagnetic element or permanent magnet of the base body has a cylindrical shape.

[0035] In one embodiment, the ferromagnetic element is contained in a sleeve, preferably a plastic sleeve, which is held in the axial recess by a force-fit connection, e.g., by a radial spreading action. Alternatively, two ferromagnetic elements may be present, which are contained on both sides in the plastic sleeve.

[0036] In one embodiment, the rollers have a plurality of circumferentially arranged bores into which the axle piece of the respective other roller can be inserted.

[0037] This offers the advantage that the rollers, once detached from the base, can be stacked more easily by inserting the axle of one roller into a hole in another. This allows the rollers to be stored or packed in a more space-saving manner.

[0038] In one embodiment, the rollers each have an axial recess and the base body has ferromagnetic bolts projecting along the rolling axis in the direction of the rollers, which can each be inserted into the axial recesses of the rollers.

[0039] Preferably, the ferromagnetic bolts are positively inserted into the axle recesses in directions oriented perpendicular to the axle recesses of the rollers.

[0040] In one embodiment, the rollers each have a ferromagnetic element designed to interact magnetically with the bolts.

[0041] The ferromagnetic element of a roller can be embedded in the axle recess of the roller. The ferromagnetic element can be positively engaged in the axle recess of the roller with respect to directions oriented perpendicular to the axle recess. Alternatively or additionally, the ferromagnetic element can be frictionally engaged and / or materially bonded in the axle recess of the roller.

[0042] The bolt can have a cylindrical shape. The axle recess can have a cylindrical profile that matches the cylindrical shape of the bolt. The ferromagnetic element of a roller can have a cylindrical shape that matches the cylindrical profile of the roller.

[0043] By disconnecting the first and second body sections, the transport device can be stored more compactly. In particular, the receptacle formed by the base section and the first and second legs can be disassembled, eliminating any empty space during storage. This reduces or prevents, for example, the risk of one of the legs breaking if it is pressed into the receptacle's cavity.

[0044] In one embodiment, the first body part and the second body part divide the base section centrally along a longitudinal direction.

[0045] In one embodiment, the first body part and the second body part can be positively connected to each other, preferably in two directions perpendicular to the base section.

[0046] Alternatively or additionally, the first and second body parts can be connected to each other by means of a force-fit connection.

[0047] In one embodiment, the first body part and the second body part can be connected to each other by a plug connection.

[0048] In one embodiment, the first body part and the second body part can be connected to each other by means of a tongue and groove joint.

[0049] In one embodiment, the first body part and the second body part can be connected to each other by a dovetail joint.

[0050] In one embodiment, the first body part and the second body part can be stacked in a detached state such that the first and second legs lie against each other.

[0051] This can further reduce or avoid the risk of breakage of the transport device during storage or when stowed away.

[0052] This allows for further improvement in the space-saving storage or stowing of the transport device.

[0053] In one embodiment, the first leg and / or the second leg has a bore into which an axle piece of a roller can be received.

[0054] This allows the rollers to be stacked on the base body in a space-saving manner when detached from the base body.

[0055] In one embodiment, the first body part comprises a first ferromagnetic element, preferably a first permanent magnet, and the second body part comprises a second ferromagnetic element, preferably a second permanent magnet, which are arranged such that the first body part and the second body part attract each other magnetically via the first and the second ferromagnetic elements.

[0056] In one embodiment, the first ferromagnetic element and / or the second ferromagnetic element can be the ferromagnetic elements which are embedded in the axle recess of the base body for the magnetic attachment of the rollers. LIST OF FIGURES

[0057] Aspects of the invention are explained in more detail with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the following figures and the accompanying description. The figures show: Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a transport device in a perspective view; Fig. 2 shows the transport device made of Fig. 1 in an opposing perspective view; Fig. 3 a frontal view of the transport device made of Fig. 1 Fig. 4 shows an exploded view of the transport device. Fig. 1 Fig. 5 a perspective view of the two body parts of the transport device made of Fig. 1in a stacked state; Fig. 6 an embodiment of a transport device in a perspective view; Fig. 7 an exploded view of the transport device made of Fig. 6 Fig. 8 shows an embodiment of a transport device in a perspective view; Fig. 9 shows an exploded view of the transport device. Fig. 8 ; Fig. 10 shows an embodiment of a transport device in an exploded view. DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY FORMS

[0058] Figure 1Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a transport device 1 in a perspective view. The transport device 1 comprises a base body 11 with a first body part 11.1 and a second body part 11.2, which are detachably connected to each other. The base body 11 has a first leg 111 of the first body part 11.1 and a second leg 112 of the second body part 11.2, which connect to a base section 113. The first leg 111, the second leg 112, and the base section 113 form a receptacle 114 for an elongated winter sports device, in particular a pair of skis. The tips of a pair of skis can be placed in the receptacle 114 in the longitudinal direction of the skis. The first leg 111 has a projection 1111, and the second leg 112 has a projection 1121. The projections 1111 and 1121 can be used to form a stop for a strap, which e.g.The base body 11 can be attached to the legs 111 and 112 and can prevent the skis from slipping out in a longitudinal direction parallel to the base section 113. The base body 11 also has bores 1112 and 1122 into which a strap can also be received, which can secure the skis in a direction perpendicular to the base section 113. The base body 11 is made of plastic.

[0059] The transport device 1 further has two rollers 12 which are mounted to rotate about a rolling axis A1.

[0060] The first body piece 11.1 and the second body piece 11.2 divide the base section 113 of the basic body 11 centrally along a longitudinal direction oriented perpendicular to the axis A1.

[0061] Figure 2 The transport device 1 shows Fig. 1in a contrasting perspective view. In this view, it can be seen that the first body piece 11.1 has a projection 11.11 and the second body piece 11.2 has a recess 11.21. The projection 11.11 and the recess 11.21 are designed and interlock in such a way as to form a dovetail joint.

[0062] The two body parts 11.1 and 11.2 are positively connected to each other by the dovetail joint in a horizontal direction oriented perpendicular to the base section and in a vertical direction oriented perpendicular to the base section.

[0063] Figure 3 shows a frontal view of transport device 1 from Fig. 1 , in which the central division of the base section 113 by the two body pieces 11.1 and 11.2 as well as the recording 114 can be clearly seen.

[0064] Figure 4shows an exploded view of the transport device 1 from Fig. 1The rollers 12 each have a ferromagnetic axle 121, which can be inserted into recesses 115 in the base body. Each of the two body sections of the base body has an axle recess 115. Permanent magnets 13 are embedded in the axle recesses 115 of the base body and interact magnetically with the axles 121. This magnetic interaction allows the rollers 12 to be magnetically and detachably attached to the base body. In certain embodiments, temporarily magnetizable ferromagnetic elements can be provided instead of the permanent magnets 13, which can interact with permanently magnetized axles. The rollers 12 each have an axle 122. The axle 122 has a thread 123 onto which the axle 121 can be screwed. The axle 122 is made of plastic.The rollers 12 also have bores 124, which are arranged circumferentially around the rolling axis of the rollers 12, and into which the axle pieces 121 can be inserted. Anti-slip elements 116 are further attached to the base body of the transport device 1, which assist in holding the skis in the holder. The base body also has bores 117, into which the axle pieces 121 can be received when the rollers 12 are detached.

[0065] Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the two body parts 11.1 and 11.2 of the transport device. Fig. 1 in a stacked state. Due to the central division of the base body, two partial base sections 1131 and 1132 are formed in the divided state of the base body, which can be used to stack the body pieces 11.1 and 11.2 in a space-saving manner.

[0066] Figure 6Figure 1 shows a further embodiment of a transport device 2 in a perspective view. The transport device 2 comprises a base body 21 with a first leg 211 and a second leg 212, which define a receptacle 214. The base body 21 further has a third leg 210, which divides the receptacle 214 into two subreceptacles 214.1 and 214.2, into which the ski tips of a pair of skis can be individually received. Wedge pieces 219 are arranged in the subreceptacles 214.1 and 214.2, which serve to clamp the ski tips in the subreceptacles 214.1 and 214.2. Outward projections 2111 are arranged on the legs 211 and 212, which can serve as stops by means of which a strap can be pulled around the legs to secure the skis in the transport device. In contrast to the embodiment which is in the Figures 1-6As shown, the legs 211, 212 are oriented parallel to the rolling axis A2 of the rollers of the transport device 2. The base body 21 also has a further leg 218, which serves to stably position the transport device 2 on the ground. The transport device 2, including the skis, can be positioned on the ground with the help of the leg 218.

[0067] Figure 7 shows an exploded view of the transport device 2 from Fig. 6 The rollers 22 each have a ferromagnetic axle piece 221, by means of which the rollers 22 can be magnetically detachably attached to the base body. The axle pieces 221 can be inserted into a bore 215 in the base body. Furthermore, a spacer 14 can be inserted into the bore 215, which ensures that the rollers 22 maintain a sufficient distance from the base body.

[0068] Figure 8Figure 1 shows a further embodiment of a transport device 3 in a perspective view. The transport device 3 has a base body 31, which has a first leg 311 and a second leg 312. The first leg 311, the second leg 312, and a base section 313 of the base body 31 form a receptacle 34 in which a ski or snowboard can be received. The legs 311 and 312 have a circular base, which widens the contact area so that wide winter sports equipment, such as snowboards, can be optimally received. The legs 311 and 312 also have bores 317 into which axle sections of the rollers can be received when the transport device 3 is disassembled. The base body 31 has a further bore 319 into which an elastic rope can be inserted to secure the winter sports equipment.

[0069] Figure 9shows an exploded view of the transport device 3 from Fig. 8 The rollers 32 each have axle pieces 321, which can be inserted into axle recesses 315 in the base body. Permanent magnets 33 are embedded in the axle recesses 315, which interact with the ferromagnetic axle pieces 321, so that the rollers 32 can be detachably attached to the base body. In certain embodiments, temporarily magnetizable ferromagnetic elements can be provided instead of the permanent magnets 33, which can interact with permanently magnetized axle pieces. An anti-slip element 316 is also attached to the base body. With the help of the anti-slip element, for example, one ski of a pair of skis can be secured in the holder, while the other ski rests on the anti-slip element 316.

[0070] Figure 10Figure 1 shows another embodiment of a transport device 2' in an exploded view. The transport device 2' largely corresponds to the embodiment of the transport device 2 shown in Figures 6 and 7. The rollers 22' each have a ferromagnetic axle piece 221' by means of which the rollers 22' can be magnetically detachably attached to the base body 21'. The ferromagnetic axle piece 221' comprises a sleeve 2212' made of plastic or metal and a permanent magnet 2211'. The permanent magnet 2211' is positively engaged in one end of the sleeve 2212'. The spacer 14' contains two temporarily magnetizable ferromagnetic elements 23' made of iron or an iron alloy, which, in the assembled state of the transport device 2', interact magnetically with the ferromagnetic axle pieces 221' and with the permanent magnets 2211', respectively.In the spacer 14', the ferromagnetic elements 23' are held in a plastic sleeve 15', the plastic sleeve 15' being fixed in the spacer 14' by an expanding action when the ferromagnetic elements 23' are pressed in. The exploded view shows the ferromagnetic elements 23' and the plastic sleeve 15' outside the spacer 14'. The axle pieces 221' can be inserted into the spacer 14'. The rollers 22' are detachably attached to the base body 21' by the magnetic interaction between the ferromagnetic elements 23', which are arranged centrally within the spacer 14', and the axle pieces 221', with the spacer 14' being inserted into the axle recess 215' of the base body 21'. Further anti-slip elements 216' made of an elastomer are attached to the base body of the transport device 2', which help to hold the skis in the holder.Furthermore, an additional anti-slip element 2181' made of an elastomer is attached to the leg 218', which serves to stably position the transport device 2' on the ground. The transport device 2', together with the skis, can be positioned on the ground with the help of the leg 218', with the anti-slip element 2181' supporting a stable setup. LIST OF REFERENCE MARKS

[0071] 1, 2, 2', 3 Transport device 11, 21, 21' 31 Base body 11.1 First body section 11.2 Second body section 111, 211, 311 First leg 112, 212, 312 Second leg 210 Third leg 218, 218' Leg 219 Wedge section 113, 313 Base section 1131 First base section 1132 Second base section 114, 214, 314 Receptacle 214.1, 214.2 Subreceptacles 1111, 1121, 2111 Projections 1112, 1122 Bores 11.21 Recess 11.11 Projection 115, 215, 215', 315 Axle recess 116, 216', 316, 218 1' Anti-slip elements 117, 317 Bores 12, 22, 22', 32 Rollers 121, 221, 221', 321 Axle pieces 221 1' Permanent magnet 221 2' Sleeve 122 Axle 123 Thread 124 Bore 319 Bore 13, 33 Permanent magnets 23' Ferromagnetic element 14, 14' Spacer 15' Sleeve

Claims

1. Transport device (1, 2, 2', 3) for an elongated winter sports device, in particular ski, comprising a base body (11, 21, 21', 31) with a first and a second leg (111, 211, 311; 112, 212, 312) which are connected to a base portion (113, 313; 1131, 1132) of the base body (11, 21, 21', 31), wherein a receptacle (114, 23.4, 314) for a part of the winter sports device is formed by the first leg (111, 211, 311), the second leg (112, 212, 312) and the base portion (113, 313; 1131, 1132); and two rollers (12, 22, 22', 32) arranged along a rolling axis (A1, A2), which can be magnetically releasably attached to the base body (11, 21, 21', 31), wherein the base body (11, 21, 31) is formed from a first body part (11.1) comprising the first leg (111) and a second body part (11.2) comprising the second leg (112), wherein the first body part (11.1) and the second body part (11.2) can be releasably connected to each other.

2. Transport device (1, 2, 2', 3) according to claim 1, characterized in that the base body (11, 21, 21', 31) has an axle recess (115, 215, 215', 315) oriented along the rolling axis (A1, A2), and the rollers (12, 22, 22', 32) each have a ferromagnetic axle piece (121, 221, 221', 321) which can be inserted into the axle recess (115, 215, 215', 315).

3. Transport device (1, 3) according to claim 2, characterized in that the base body (11, 31) has two axle recesses (115, 315) oriented along the rolling axis (A1, A2), into each of which a ferromagnetic axle piece (121, 321) can be inserted.

4. Transport device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the ferromagnetic axle piece comprises a permanent magnet.

5. Transport device (1, 2', 3) according to one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the base body (11, 21', 31) has a ferromagnetic element (13, 23', 33) which is embedded in the axle recess (115, 215', 315) and is designed to interact magnetically with the ferromagnetic axle piece (121, 221', 321).

6. Transport device (1, 2', 3) according to claim 5, characterized in that the ferromagnetic element comprises a permanent magnet (13, 23', 33).

7. Transport device (2') according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the ferromagnetic element (23') is housed in a sleeve (15'), preferably a plastic sleeve, which is held in the axle recess (215') by a force-fit, preferably by a radial spreading effect.

8. Transport device (1, 2, 2', 3) according to one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the rollers (12, 22, 22', 32) have a plurality of circumferentially arranged bores (124) into which the ferromagnetic axle piece (121, 221, 221', 321) of the respective other roller (12, 22, 22', 32) can be inserted.

9. Transport device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first body part (11.1) and the second body part (11.2) divide the base portion (113) centrally along a longitudinal direction.

10. Transport device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first body part (11.1) and the second body part (11.2) can be connected to each other in a form-fitting manner, preferably in two directions perpendicular to the base portion (113).

11. Transport device (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the first body part (11.1) and the second body part (11.2) can be connected to each other by a plug connection, preferably by a groove and tongue, particularly preferably by a dovetail connection (11.21; 11.11).

12. Transport device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first body part (11.1) and the second body part (11.2) can be stacked in a released state in such a way that the first and second legs (111, 112) rest against each other.

13. Transport device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first body part (11.1) comprises a first ferromagnetic element, preferably a first permanent magnet (13), and the second body part (11.2) comprises a second ferromagnetic element, preferably a second permanent magnet (13), which are arranged in such a way that the first body part (11.1) and the second body part (11.2) attract each other magnetically via the first and second ferromagnetic elements.

14. Transport device (1, 3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first leg (111, 311) and / or the second leg (112, 312) has a bore (117, 317) into which an axle piece (121, 321) of a roller (12, 32) can be received.

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