Bicycle basket cover

Abstract

We provide a bicycle basket cover that reduces the hassle of removing rainwater. [Solution] The basket cover 200 includes a plurality of support members 207 arranged radially from the center of the lid portion 204, and a constricting means for constricting the outer circumference of the lid portion 204. When the outer circumference of the lid portion 204 is constricted by the constricting means, the plurality of support members 207 are each displaced from the outer circumference toward the center, thereby enabling a change in state from a flat state to a bulging state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bicycle basket cover.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a basket cover that is attached to protect the luggage stored in the front basket or rear basket of a bicycle is known. As such a basket cover, one including a main body cover portion that covers the side of the inner space of the basket and a lid portion that is connected to the main body cover portion and covers the upper surface opening of the basket is widely adopted (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the conventional basket cover represented by Patent Document 1 above, since the lid portion is flat, for example, when it rains, rainwater accumulates on the upper surface of the lid portion, and there is a problem that the removal work is troublesome.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a bicycle basket cover capable of reducing the trouble of rainwater removal work.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to solve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a bicycle basket cover including a main body cover portion that covers the side of the inner space of the bicycle basket and a lid portion that is connected to the main body cover portion so as to be openable and closable and covers the upper surface opening of the bicycle basket, The lid portion is characterized in that it can change its state from a flat state to a bulging state in which it slopes downward from the center to the outer circumference.

[0007] The invention described in claim 2 is a bicycle basket cover as described in claim 1, The lid comprises a plurality of support members arranged radially from the center of the lid, and a means for narrowing the outer circumference of the lid. When the outer circumference of the lid is narrowed by the narrowing means, the plurality of support members are each displaced from the outer circumference toward the center, thereby enabling a change in state from the flat state to the bulging state.

[0008] The invention described in claim 3 is a bicycle basket cover as described in claim 2, The tightening means is characterized by comprising a drawstring arranged along the outer circumference of the back side of the lid, and a holding member for maintaining the state of the drawstring when the outer circumference of the lid is tightened by the tightening operation of the drawstring.

[0009] The invention described in claim 4 is a bicycle basket cover as described in claim 3, The lid is characterized in that it can change from the bulging state to the flat state by releasing the holding state of the drawstring by the holding member when the outer circumference of the lid is narrowed.

[0010] The invention described in claim 5 is a bicycle basket cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The main body cover and the lid are made of fabric and are characterized by being foldable.

[0011] The invention described in claim 6 is a bicycle basket cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The upper surface of the lid is characterized by being water-repellent. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a bicycle basket cover that can reduce the hassle of removing rainwater. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0013] [Figure 1] This diagram illustrates the configuration of a basket cover according to the first embodiment, where (a) shows the lid in a closed state and (b) shows the lid in an open state. [Figure 2] This diagram illustrates how to attach a basket cover to the front basket of a bicycle. [Figure 3] This diagram illustrates the function of a basket cover attached to the front basket of a bicycle. [Figure 4] (a) is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the basket cover according to the second embodiment, and (b) is a diagram illustrating the procedure for inflating the lid portion of the basket cover according to the second embodiment. [Figure 5] This diagram illustrates the procedure for inflating the lid portion of the basket cover according to the second embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0014] Hereinafter, a basket cover according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, the scope of the invention is not limited to the illustrated example. In the following description, components having the same function and configuration will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions will be omitted.

[0015] First, the configuration of the basket cover according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to Figure 1. In the following description, left and right, front and back, and up and down refer to the left, right, front and back, and up and down relative to the view from a person riding the bicycle BY to which the basket cover 100 is attached.

[0016] The basket cover 100 according to this embodiment is configured to include, for example, a cover body 101 formed by shaping a single piece of cloth into a tubular shape, and a lid portion 104 formed in a rectangular shape and connected to the cover body 101.

[0017] The cover body 101 is formed by winding, for example, a single piece of cloth made of a water-repellent fabric such as nylon or polyester into a tubular shape, and upper and lower openings 109 and 103 are formed at the upper and lower portions, respectively. A drawstring 102 is provided at the lower end of the cover body 101. Both ends of the drawstring 102 are drawn out from the cover body 101, and by pulling both ends of the drawstring 102 to constrict the lower end of the cover body 101, the opening portion of the lower opening 103 can be contracted. Further, the cover body 101 has a notch formed at the rear side to form a slit 111. As will be described later, the slit 111 is provided to avoid a bracket BR (see FIG. 2) provided on the stem ST of the bicycle BY, thereby enabling the basket cover 100 to be attached to the front basket FB.

[0018] The lid portion 104 is rotatably attached to the upper rear side of the cover body 101 via a hinge portion 112. Further, a fastener 110 is provided at the upper edge of the cover body 101. The fastener 110 is configured to be changeable between a fixed state in which the outer peripheral edge of the lid portion 104 is connected to the upper edge of the cover body 101 to cover the upper opening 109 and a released state in which the connection between the upper edge of the cover body 101 and the outer peripheral edge of the lid portion 104 is released to open the upper opening 109.

[0019] The lid portion 104 has, for example, an upper cover body 105 formed of a water-repellent fabric such as nylon or polyester, and at least the surface of the upper cover body 105 is provided with a water-repellent effect. Note that the material of the upper cover body 105 is not limited to the above-mentioned ones, and any material may be adopted. In this case, it is preferable that the upper cover body 105 is made of a material that can obtain a water-repellent effect or is surface-treated so as to obtain a water-repellent effect. Thereby, when rain or snow falls, if water droplets remain on the surface of the upper cover body 105, they can be easily removed.

[0020] The lid portion 104 contains, for example, a molded material such as urethane formed into a thin plate rectangular shape inside. Thereby, the shape of the lid portion 104 can be maintained in a rectangular shape. Further, a frame 106 having a shape along the outer periphery is provided on the outer periphery of the back surface of the lid portion 104. In the present embodiment, the frame 106 can also maintain the shape of the lid portion 104. Note that an aspect in which the frame 106 is not provided may also be possible. Further, support members 107 are connected to the four corners of the frame 106 and are arranged from the corner portions of the frame 106 toward the center of the lid portion 104. Further, a bowl-shaped or hemispherical bulging member 108 is arranged at the center of the back surface of the lid portion 104. The support member 107 is longer than the distance between the frame 106 and the bulging member 108, and when connecting the frame 106 and the bulging member 108, the central portion is curved upward and bulges. As a result, the lid portion 104 is formed with a downward slope in an arc shape from the center to the outer periphery. That is, since the support member 107 is elastically deformed so that the central portion is curved and the frame 106 and the bulging member 108 are connected, the upper surface of the lid portion 104 is formed to be inclined in an arc shape from the center to the outer periphery. Further, since the bulging member 108 is arranged on the back surface of the central portion of the lid portion 104 and is pressed upward by the biasing force of the support member 107, the lid portion 104 is formed with a downward slope from the central portion to the outer periphery.

[0021] In this embodiment, a bulging member 108 is provided on the lid portion 104 to create a downward slope from the center to the outer circumference of the lid portion 104. However, the embodiment is not limited to the above configuration, and other configurations may be adopted. For example, the lid portion 104 may be configured to bulge outwards in the center due to a molded material enclosed within it. Alternatively, the support member 107 may be plate-shaped and connect the outer circumference of the back surface of the lid portion 104 to the bulging member 108. Furthermore, although the support member 107 is provided so that its central portion bulges upwards, it may also be configured not to bulge.

[0022] In this embodiment, the cover body 101 or the lid portion 104 may be configured to extend upward to increase the capacity of the front basket FB. More specifically, for example, the fabric material on the side of the cover body 101 or the lid portion 104 may be partially bent, and the bent portion may be connected in a contracted state using a fastener or button, so that when the connection by the fastener is released, it can be extended upward.

[0023] Next, referring to Figure 2, we will explain how to attach the basket cover 100, configured as described above, to the front basket FB of the bicycle BY.

[0024] First, as shown in Figure 2(a), the lower opening 103 formed at the bottom of the cover body 101 of the basket cover 100 is fitted over the top of the front basket FB. At this time, the lid portion 104 closes the upper opening 109 relative to the cover body 101 with a fastener 110.

[0025] In the bicycle BY, the stem ST that supports the handlebars HD has a bracket BR that protrudes forward for attaching the front basket FB. Therefore, when attaching the basket cover 100 to the front basket FB, this bracket BR interferes. As shown in Figure 2(b), when attaching the cover body 101 to the front basket FB, the slit 111 formed on the rear side of the cover body 101 is inserted through the bracket BR, so that the front basket FB can be covered with the basket cover 100. Then, by pulling both ends of the drawstring 102, the lower opening 103 below the front basket FB is tightened and contracted, preventing the basket cover 100 from easily detaching from the front basket FB.

[0026] Subsequently, by tying the ends of the pulled-out drawstring 102 together, the contracted state of the lower opening 103 can be maintained, and the basket cover 100 can be securely fixed to the front basket FB, as shown in Figure 2(c). In this way, the basket cover 100 can cover the internal space SP of the front basket FB.

[0027] In this embodiment, an example is shown in which the basket cover 100 according to this embodiment is attached to the front basket FB of a bicycle BY, but it can also be applied to a rear basket. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the basket cover 100 is shown attached to a rectangular front basket FB, but the shape of the front basket FB is not limited to this and may be other shapes, for example, it may be cylindrical. In addition, it can be applied not only to bicycle baskets but also to other containers, for example, to basket-shaped luggage racks, etc.

[0028] Furthermore, a tie string is provided on the inner circumference of the cover body 101. For example, if the front basket FB has mesh holes, the cover can be tied to these holes to secure it more firmly.

[0029] Furthermore, by making the lid portion 104 foldable, for example by making the frame 106 or the bulging member 108 separable, the package can be made smaller and its convenience can be improved.

[0030] The function of the basket cover 100, configured as described above, will be explained with reference to Figure 3.

[0031] Figure 3(a) shows the basket cover 100 according to this embodiment attached to the front basket FB of the bicycle BY. The bicycle BY is shown parked outdoors in rainy weather.

[0032] As shown in Figure 3(a), in this embodiment, a basket cover 100 is attached to the front basket FB, so that when it rains or snows, it is possible to prevent rain or snow from entering the front basket FB. This makes it possible to prevent luggage stored in the front basket FB from getting wet.

[0033] After the rain or snow stops, water droplets LQ remain on the upper surface of the lid 104 of the basket cover 100. However, in this embodiment, the upper surface of the lid 104 slopes downward from the center to the outer edge, and the cover body 105 of the lid 104 is made of water-repellent fabric. Therefore, the water droplets LQ remaining on the upper surface of the lid 104 flow down towards the outer edge along the slope. As a result, the effort of removing the water droplets LQ remaining on the upper surface of the lid 104 is eliminated, and the hassle of removing rainwater is reduced.

[0034] Next, the configuration of the basket cover according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 4 and 5. In the following description, the same functions and components as those of the basket cover 100 according to the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and their descriptions will be omitted.

[0035] The basket cover 200 according to the second embodiment differs from the basket cover 100 according to the first embodiment in the configuration of the lid portion 204. The configuration of the cover body 101 is the same as that of the basket cover 100 according to the first embodiment, and therefore its description is omitted.

[0036] A lid portion 204 is rotatably attached to the upper rear end of the cover body 101 via a hinge portion 212. The lid portion 204 is formed by an upper cover body 205 made of a water-repellent fabric such as nylon or polyester, and at least the surface of the upper cover body 205 is treated with a water-repellent effect. The material of the upper cover body 205 is not limited to those described above, and any material may be used. In this case, it is preferable that the upper cover body 205 be made of a material that provides a water-repellent effect or that its surface is treated to provide a water-repellent effect. This makes it possible to easily remove water droplets that accumulate on the surface of the upper cover body 205 when it rains or snows.

[0037] The outer circumference of the upper cover body 205 is provided with a fastener cover 213 that is formed to bend downwards. When the lid portion 204 is attached to the cover body 101 by the fastener 110, the outer circumference of the fastener 110 is covered by the fastener cover 213. This prevents rainwater from entering through the fastener 110 and wetting the inside of the cover body 101.

[0038] The lid portion 204 contains, for example, a molded material such as urethane formed into a thin rectangular plate shape. This allows the lid portion 204 to maintain its rectangular shape. Furthermore, the back surface of the lid portion 204 is provided with support member housing portions 214 that extend diagonally and in the front-to-back direction in the center, and these support member housing portions 214 intersect in the center of the back surface of the lid portion 204. Inside the support member housing portions 214, six support members 207 are housed so as to be arranged radially, avoiding the central intersection. In this embodiment, this intersection functions as a bulge apex 208, and is configured to bulge upward from this bulge apex 208. The support members 207 are formed into thin plates from, for example, resin. The support members 207 are members that maintain the bulge state when the lid portion 204 is bulged, as will be described later.

[0039] Furthermore, multiple string loops 217 are provided on the underside of the lid portion 204 near the inside of the fastener 110, and a drawstring 215 for tightening the lid portion 204 is inserted through them. In this embodiment, two string loops 217 are arranged at equal intervals on each side of the rectangular lid portion 204. Both ends of the drawstring 215 are inserted through stoppers 216, which allow the drawstring 215 to be held in a tightened state.

[0040] Next, the procedure for expanding the lid portion 204 will be explained with reference to Figures 4 and 5.

[0041] Figure 4(a) shows the lid portion 204 fixed to the cover body 101 by the fastener 110. Also, the lid portion 204 shown in Figure 4(a) is in a flat state with the drawstring 215 extended. Figure 4(b) shows the state in which the fastener 110 is released and the lid portion 204 is open to the cover body 101. In this state, when the drawstring 215 is tightened by pulling both ends, the upper cover body 205 is tightened toward the center, and the bulging top portion 208 is displaced upward by the support member 207. In this state, when the stopper 216 is operated to fix the drawstring 215 in the tightened state, as shown in Figure 5(a), the lid portion 204 becomes a bulging state in which the upper cover body 205 is tightened and the bulging top portion 208 formed in the center of the lid portion 204 slopes downward toward the outer circumference. Subsequently, when the lid portion 204 is fixed to the cover body 101 with the fastener 110, the lid portion 204 bulges upward, covering the upper opening 109 of the cover body 101. To make the lid portion 204 flat, this can be achieved by operating the stopper 216, which functions as a retaining member, to release the tightening of the drawstring 215, thereby shaping the upper cover body 205 into a rectangular form.

[0042] As a result, when it rains or snows, since the upper cover body 205 of the lid 204 is made of water-repellent fabric, if the lid 204 is in a bulging state, any water droplets remaining on the top surface of the lid 204 will flow down towards the outer edge along its slope. Therefore, the effort of removing water droplets remaining on the top surface of the lid 104 is eliminated, and the hassle of removing rainwater is reduced.

[0043] According to the second embodiment, as described above, the state of the lid 204 can be changed between a flat state and a bulging state, allowing it to be used in different situations. More specifically, for example, on sunny days, the lid 204 can be made flat for stylish use, while on rainy or snowy days, the lid 204 can be made bulging to reduce the hassle of removing rainwater.

[0044] Furthermore, according to the second embodiment, the lid 204 is foldable, allowing for a more compact design and improving convenience during sales displays and storage.

[0045] In the second embodiment, the cord material applicable to the drawstring 215, which serves as a means for tightening the outer circumference of the lid portion 204, can be any type. For example, a rubber cord with a high elasticity may be used, or a braided cord with a low elasticity may be used. Furthermore, any material may be used for the cord material applied to the drawstring 215.

[0046] As described above, according to this embodiment, the basket cover 100 comprises a cover body 101 that covers the sides of the internal space of the front basket FB, and a lid portion 104 connected to the cover body 101 that covers the upper opening 109 of the front basket FB. The basket cover 100 is equipped with a bulging means for creating a downward slope from the center to the outer circumference of the lid portion 104. As a result, the hassle of removing rainwater can be reduced.

[0047] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the bulging means includes a bulging member 108 provided on the back side of the lid 104 to bulge the center of the lid 104, and a support member 107 provided on the outer circumference of the lid 104 to support the bulging member 108 by pushing it upward. Therefore, it can be realized with a simple configuration and manufacturing costs can be reduced.

[0048] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the support member 107 is formed by connecting the outer circumference of the lid portion 104 and the bulging member 108 while curving upward. Therefore, it can be realized with a simple configuration, and manufacturing costs can be reduced.

[0049] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the lid portion 104 is formed in a rectangular shape. The support members 107 are rod-shaped and extend from each of the four corners of the lid portion 104 toward the bulging members 108. As a result, the bulging state of the lid portion can be stably maintained.

[0050] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, a frame 106 that maintains the shape of the lid 104 is arranged around the outer circumference of the lid 104. The support member 107 is connected to the frame 106. As a result, the bulging state of the lid can be stably maintained while preserving the shape of the lid.

[0051] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, since the upper surface of the lid 104 is water-repellent, rainwater can be removed more easily.

[0052] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the basket cover 200 comprises a cover body 101 that covers the sides of the internal space of the front basket FB, and a lid portion 204 that is openably connected to the cover body 101 and covers the upper opening of the front basket FB. The lid portion 204 is capable of changing its state from a flat state to a bulging state that slopes downward from the center to the outer circumference. As a result, the hassle of removing rainwater can be reduced.

[0053] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the basket cover 200 includes a plurality of support members 207 arranged radially from the center of the lid portion 204, and a constricting means for constricting the outer circumference of the lid portion 204. When the outer circumference of the lid portion 204 is constricted by the constricting means, the plurality of support members 207 are each displaced from the outer circumference toward the center, thereby enabling a change in state from a flat state to a bulging state. As a result, the state change of the basket cover can be easily achieved.

[0054] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the tightening means includes a drawstring 215 arranged along the outer circumference of the back side of the lid 204, and a stopper 216 for holding the drawstring 215 in a state where the outer circumference of the lid 204 is tightened by the tightening operation of the drawstring 215. Therefore, it becomes possible to easily change the state of the basket cover with a simple configuration.

[0055] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the state can be changed from a bulging state to a flat state by releasing the holding state of the drawstring 215 by the stopper 216 when the outer circumference of the lid 204 is narrowed. This allows the state to be changed according to the situation, thereby increasing convenience.

[0056] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the cover body 101 and the lid 204 are made of fabric and are foldable, so they can be made compact when displaying or storing products, making them easier to handle.

[0057] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, since the upper surface of the lid portion 204 is water-repellent, rainwater can be removed more easily.

[0058] It should be noted that the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferred actions and effects arising from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are not limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. [Note]

[0059] The following is an addendum, including points already explained.

[0060] A bicycle basket cover comprising a main body cover portion that covers the sides of the internal space of the bicycle basket, and a lid portion connected to the main body cover portion that covers the top opening of the bicycle basket, A bicycle basket cover characterized by having a bulging mechanism for creating a downward slope from the center to the outer circumference of the lid.

[0061] The bulging means is characterized by comprising a bulging member provided on the underside of the lid to bulge the center of the lid upward, and a support member provided on the outer circumference of the lid to support the bulging member by pushing it upward.

[0062] The support member is characterized by being connected to the outer circumference of the lid and the bulging member while curving upward, in a bicycle basket cover.

[0063] The lid portion is formed in a rectangular shape, The support member is rod-shaped and extends from each of the four corners of the lid toward the bulging member, characterized in that it is a bicycle basket cover.

[0064] The frame that maintains the shape of the lid is arranged on the outer circumference of the lid. A bicycle basket cover characterized in that the support member is connected to the frame.

[0065] A bicycle basket cover characterized in that the upper surface of the lid is water-repellent. [Explanation of symbols]

[0066] 100 Basket Cover 101 Cover body 104 Lid 105 Upper cover body 106 frames 107 Support Member 108 Bulging member 109 Upper opening 200 Basket Cover 204 Lid 207 Support Member 215 Drawstring 216 Stopper (holding member) By bicycle FB Front Basket

Claims

1. A bicycle basket cover comprising a main body cover portion that covers the sides of the internal space of the bicycle basket, and a lid portion that is connected to the main body cover portion so as to be openable and closable and covers the top opening of the bicycle basket, The bicycle basket cover is characterized in that the lid portion can change its state from a flat state to a bulging state in which it slopes downward from the center to the outer circumference.

2. The lid comprises a plurality of support members arranged radially from the center of the lid, and a means for narrowing the outer circumference of the lid. The bicycle basket cover according to claim 1, characterized in that when the outer circumference of the lid is narrowed by the narrowing means, the plurality of support members are each displaced from the outer circumference toward the center, thereby enabling a change in state from the flat state to the bulging state.

3. The bicycle basket cover according to claim 2, characterized in that the tightening means comprises a drawstring arranged along the outer circumference of the back side of the lid, and a holding member for maintaining the state of the drawstring when the outer circumference of the lid is tightened by the tightening operation of the drawstring.

4. The bicycle basket cover according to claim 3, characterized in that the state can be changed from the bulging state to the flat state by releasing the holding state of the drawstring by the holding member when the outer circumference of the lid is in a constricted state.

5. The bicycle basket cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the main body cover and the lid are made of fabric and are configured to be foldable.

6. The bicycle basket cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the upper surface of the lid is water-repellent.

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