Transport device for skis

Abstract

The invention relates to a transport device (1) for skis (2), comprising a separating body (3) which has two receptacles (5) for the ski ends (6) of a pair of skis, which receptacles lie opposite each other with respect to a separating plane (4), and comprising a rolling body (7) which can be rotated about an axis of rotation (R) extending normally to the separating plane (4), wherein the axis of rotation (R) passes through the separating plane (4) in the region of the receptacles (5). In order to permit reliable and problem-free manoeuvring of the transport device (1) by the user while providing a compact yet robust design, in particular including in the case of pairs of skis which are comparatively long or heavy, it is proposed that the receptacles (5) are designed without stops in the region of the rolling body (7).

Description

[0001] for skis

[0002] Technical field

[0003] The invention relates to a transport device for skis, comprising a separating body which includes two receptacles opposite each other with respect to a separating plane for the ski ends of a pair of skis, and a rolling element which is rotatable about an axis of rotation normal to the separating plane, wherein the axis of rotation penetrates the separating plane in the area of ​​the receptacles.

[0004] State of the art

[0005] To significantly facilitate the transport of skis, especially over longer distances, for example between the parking lot and the valley station, transport devices of the type described above have already been proposed (CH451775A). In this device, the ends of the skis of a pair to be transported, typically oriented towards each other on the base side, are placed onto the separating body in such a way that the two ski ends are opposite each other in the holders with respect to the separating body and are secured to the separating body, for example, with a strap. The transport device, along with the attached pair of skis, can be moved by the user by means of a rolling element designed as a wheel, which is rotatable about an axis of rotation perpendicular to the separating plane. This is usually done by pulling the transport device along.

[0006] Furthermore, it has already been proposed (W08204401A1) to position the rolling element in the space between the supports so that the axis of rotation of the rolling element intersects the parting line in the area of ​​the supports. However, a disadvantage of such transport devices is that, due to their design, not only is easy storage in, for example, jacket pockets when not in use made more difficult, but there is also an increased risk of damage to the rolling element and the support foot opposite it in the direction of travel, especially if handled improperly. Moreover, when transporting pairs of skis with a comparatively large length or weight, or when handled by children, the transport device can become difficult to maneuver.

[0007] Description of the invention

[0008] The invention is therefore based on the objective of designing a transport device of the type described above in such a way that, with both a compact and robust construction, reliable and trouble-free maneuverability by the user is enabled, especially also with pairs of skis with a comparatively high length or weight.

[0009] The invention solves the stated problem by designing the receptacles in the area of ​​the rolling element without stops. This measure results in improved maneuverability. For example, stops can be provided, such as stop bodies, which extend only partially along the corresponding edge sections of the receptacles, so that the edge sections in the area of ​​the rolling element remain free of stops. This allows the ski ends, which are located in the receptacles during transport, to be positioned even further towards the axis of rotation or closer to the ground, thereby also favorably shifting the overall center of gravity.Furthermore, the distance between the overall center of mass resulting from the transport device and the pair of skis being transported and the axis of rotation is reduced, so that, due to the associated leverage and reduction of tipping moments, the maneuverability of the transport device according to the invention, including the skis it holds, is improved overall. Moreover, the arrangement of the axis of rotation according to the invention allows the external dimensions of the transport device to be reduced in at least one dimension, thus making it easier for the user to carry the device when not in use.The storage of the rolling element close to the separating body, which can be formed, for example, by one or more wheels mounted around the axis of rotation, as made possible by the invention, also offers the advantage that a position of the rolling element exposed to the separating body is avoided and thus the risk of damage to the rolling element or the related bearing during handling, e.g., by external impacts not caused by the road surface, is reduced.

[0010] A particularly compact and robust design, as well as improved protection of the skis being transported from abrasive dirt particles on the road surface, can be achieved by mounting the rolling element in a receptacle provided within the separating body between the supports. The receptacle, especially in the case of wheels, acts like a wheel housing. This provides better protection for the rolling element against external impacts not caused by the road surface. Furthermore, the receptacles form a splash guard, largely preventing dirt particles from being carried by the rolling element, due to rotation, to the base sections of the skis located in the supports, where they could potentially damage the base.Particularly favorable design conditions arise in this context when exactly one rolling element, in particular a wheel, is provided which is mounted in a corresponding rolling element receptacle.

[0011] Preferably, the rolling element is arranged in the transition area between two edge sections of the separating body, each of which has a stop for the ski ends. The axis of rotation of the rolling element can, in principle, be located on the side of the stops facing the mountings.

[0012] To further improve maneuverability at reduced

[0013] To minimize material usage, it is recommended that a concave edge section, set back towards the axis of rotation, be provided on the side of the separating body opposite the rolling element. This means, in particular, that a convex edge section adjoins this concave edge section at both ends. This design feature also shifts the overall center of mass towards the axis of rotation.

[0014] The two compartments can be separated by a dividing strip, particularly one running along the dividing plane. To increase the mechanical robustness and thus the longevity of the transport device, the dividing strip can incorporate a stiffening structure. To reduce the material required for manufacturing and to facilitate portability when not in use, it is proposed that the stiffening structure be formed by material cutouts, especially through openings. The resulting weight reduction further improves portability, making the device easier to carry in jacket pockets or similar locations.If the material recesses tend to extend onto the area of ​​the receptacles opposite the rolling element, and especially onto the edge sections with the stops, this also results in a shift of the overall center of gravity towards the axis of rotation, which is beneficial to maneuverability. Preferably, the material recesses extend over more than half of the respective contact area of ​​the separating web. For reasons of strength, the material recesses preferably form regular hexagons and / or sections of regular hexagons. Any material recesses also have the additional advantage that any snow and dirt residue carried by the skis can be deposited in them. This reduces the risk of friction-related damage to the ski base caused by abrasive dirt particles.On the other hand, depending on the design and dimensions of the material recesses, particularly in the case of hexagons, the surface tension created by liquid accumulation prevents premature drainage of snow residue that has accumulated in the recesses and would subsequently melt when carried in, for example, a jacket pocket. Simple subsequent cleaning, such as rinsing, is still easily possible.

[0015] To further improve the hold of the ski ends on the transport device, apart from any fastening strap already known from the prior art, it is proposed that the separating element have a separating web that tapers upwards in a wedge shape along its length. The resulting wedge effect secures the ski ends, separated by the separating web and at least partially in contact with it according to the restoring force, by means of a frictional locking mechanism.

[0016] To provide theft protection in particular, the divider can include a recess into which a GPS transmitter is inserted. This allows the transport device to be tracked using GPS-based methods, for example via a suitable GPS tracking app on a smartphone.

[0017] For particularly sustainable manufacturing conditions, the transport device can preferably be manufactured in one piece from a plastic that can be recycled in as pure a form as possible. It can also be provided that the plastic used for the transport device itself already contains at least 50% recycled material.

[0018] Brief description of the invention

[0019] The invention is illustrated in the drawing as an example. It shows

[0020] Fig. 1 shows a schematic front view of a transport device according to the invention with an indicated pair of skis and

[0021] Fig. 2 shows a side view corresponding to Fig. 1. Ways of implementing the invention

[0022] A transport device 1 for a pair of skis 2 has a separating element 3 which includes two receptacles 5 opposite each other with respect to a separating plane 4 for the ski tips 6 of the ski pair. In addition, the transport device 1 has a rolling element 7, for example a wheel as in this case, which is rotatable about an axis of rotation R perpendicular to the separating plane 4.

[0023] As can be seen from Figures 1 and 2, according to the invention, the axis of rotation R penetrates the parting plane 4 in the area of ​​the receptacles 5. The rolling element 7 is arranged in the transition area 8 between two edge sections 10 of the separating body 3, each having a stop 9 for the ski ends 6, with the axis of rotation R being located on the side of the stops 9 facing the receptacles 5. The stops project from the separating body 3 parallel to the axis of rotation R. The rolling element 7 is also mounted in a rolling element receptacle 11 provided within the separating body 3 between the receptacles 5, which thus functions like a wheel housing.

[0024] The receptacles 5 are designed without a stop in the area of ​​the rolling element 7. Furthermore, on the side of the separating element 3 opposite the rolling element 7, a concave edge section 12 is provided, recessed in the direction of the rolling element 7, to which a convex edge section 13 adjoins at both ends.

[0025] The two mounts are separated from each other by a separating web 14, which, as shown in Fig. 1, tapers upwards in a wedge shape in a longitudinal direction L for the purpose of a force-fit connection of the ski ends 6 with the transport device 1.

[0026] The divider 14 also features a stiffening structure 15, which is formed by schematically indicated material cutouts 16 in the form of regular hexagons or hexagonal segments. The resulting lightweight construction of a transport device 1 according to the invention, made of plastic, thus creates the prerequisite for a compact design with a weight of only approximately 15–25 g, which can be easily carried by users, especially children, in jacket pockets when not in use. To enable easy tracking of the transport device 1 via, for example, a smartphone, the divider 3 can include a recess 17 into which a GPS transmitter (not shown) is inserted, which can be located using a suitable GPS tracking app.

Claims

Patent claims 1. Transport device (1) for skis (2), comprising a separating body (3) which encompasses two receptacles (5) for the ski ends (6) of a pair of skis opposite each other with respect to a separating plane (4), and a rolling element (7) which is rotatable about an axis of rotation (R) normal to the separating plane (4), wherein the axis of rotation (R) penetrates the separating plane (4) in the area of ​​the receptacles (5), characterized in that the receptacles (5) are designed without stops in the area of ​​the rolling element (7).

2. Transport device (1) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the rolling element (7) is mounted in a rolling element receptacle (11) provided within the separating body (3) between the receptacles (5).

3. Transport device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the rolling element (7) is arranged in the transition area (8) of two edge sections (10) of the separating body (3), each having a stop (9) for the ski ends (6).

4. Transport device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a concave edge section (12) is provided on the side of the separating body (3) opposite the rolling element (7) in the direction of the rolling element (7).

5. Transport device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the two receiving areas (5) are separated from each other by a separating web (14).

6. Transport device (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the separating web (14) has a stiffening structure (15).

7. Transport device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the separating body (3) has a separating web (14) which tapers upwards in a wedge shape in a longitudinal direction.

8. Transport device (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the separating body (3) comprises a recess (17) into which a GPS transmitter is inserted.

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