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DE102014005221A1 - Lift for bicycle or luggage carrier - Google Patents
Lift for bicycle or luggage carrier
DE102014005221A1
DE102014005221A1 DE201410005221 DE102014005221A DE102014005221A1 DE 102014005221 A1 DE102014005221 A1 DE 102014005221A1 DE 201410005221 DE201410005221 DE 201410005221 DE 102014005221 A DE102014005221 A DE 102014005221A DE 102014005221 A1 DE102014005221 A1 DE 102014005221A1
DE201410005221
Lieven Louis Lucien Brutsaert
2013-04-11 Priority to BE2013/0265 priority Critical patent/BE1021650B1/en
2013-04-11 Priority to BE201300265 priority
2014-04-09 Application filed by Brustor NV filed Critical Brustor NV
2014-10-16 Publication of DE102014005221A1 publication Critical patent/DE102014005221A1/en
239000000969 carrier Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 50
The present invention relates to a lift for a bicycle or luggage carrier, wherein the lift (1) comprises a frame (3) for mounting on a wall, a guide (6) provided on this frame, a carriage (7) movable on this guide, to which the bicycle or luggage carrier (2) is attached, and drive means for moving the carriage (7), wherein the guide has a fixed part (8) on the frame (3) and a movable part (9) for extending the guide ,
The present invention relates to a lift for a bicycle or luggage carrier.
More particularly, the invention relates to, but is not limited to, a bicycle or luggage rack for mounting to a vehicle, such as an RV, caravan, or the like.
Most bike carriers are mounted on a fixed place on the vehicle. To load and unload the bicycles, the bicycles must be lifted up and down from the bike carrier, which can sometimes be difficult.
Cycle tourism is currently growing, especially among retirees and retirees who often buy an electric bicycle. However, such bicycles are relatively heavy, which makes lifting for loading and unloading on a fixed bike carrier extra difficult, especially for slightly older people who love more comfort these days, and especially if the bike rack is mounted relatively high, not to to be in the way.
There are also bicycle carriers already known, which are mounted on a lift, which is mounted on the rear wall of a motor home or the like and which allows to lower the bicycle rack for loading and unloading the bikes down to the ground and for driving back to a position to move up from the ground.
Such a known lift consists of a frame for mounting on a wall; a guide provided on this frame, which extends in the mounted state of the lift substantially in the upward direction; a slide movable in height on this guide, to which the bicycle or luggage carrier is attached, and drive means for moving the carriage.
A disadvantage of such a known bicycle carrier is that the path of the bicycle carrier is limited in height.
This means that the bike carrier must be mounted relatively low on the vehicle in order to lower the bike carrier down to the ground can.
This also implies that the bicycles hang relatively low in the highest position of the lift, which is not conducive to safety during driving and increases the potential theft risk.
Such a lift sometimes also hinders access to the luggage or engine compartment or obstructs the view through a window or obstructs the view of the license plate and signaling lights, thereby providing additional provisions for auxiliary lamps and an additional license plate which then opens the bike carrier are needed, are necessary.
In addition, due to the presence of a bumper, a window, a door, a spare wheel or the like, it is not always possible to mount such a bicycle carrier at the most suitable location.
The present invention aims to provide a solution to the above and other disadvantages.
To this end, the invention relates to a lift for a bicycle or luggage carrier of the aforementioned type, wherein the guide on which the carriage can be moved, is extendable by having a fixed part which is fixed to the frame, and a movable part, which is movable in height relative to the fixed part of the guide between a position of minimum length and a position of maximum length, the aforesaid carriage being movable in height between a topmost and a bottommost position on the movable part of the guide is appropriate.
In this way, the area or the track of the lift is considerably increased, whereby the lift can be mounted higher than in the known bicycle carriers or at least a greater freedom in the choice of the height at which the bicycle rack can be mounted on the motorhome is present, without necessarily being limited in this choice by the presence of windows, doors, bumpers, number plates and the like, and this, while the bicycle rack can still be lowered easily to the ground.
This also offers the advantage that the bicycles or luggage can be brought higher up to a transport or storage position, which is safer while driving and reduces the risk of theft.
Preferably, the fixed part and the movable part of the guide are movable relative to one another such that the length of the guide is at least 50%, preferably at least 60%, and most preferably 70% extendible with respect to its minimum length.
According to a preferred feature, the fixed part and the movable part of the Guide approximately the same length and both parts can be completely pushed together so that the minimum length of the guide is approximately equal to the length of both parts, which allows telescoping the lift in a compact manner.
Preferably, the carriage is movable over the entire or almost entire length of the movable part of the guide, which further increases the path of the bicycle carrier.
According to a preferred feature, the lift is provided with a spring or gas spring between the fixed part of the guide and the carriage, whereby the weight of the bicycle carrier and the bicycles thereon can be reasonably compensated, whereby less power and power are required to lift the lift - and to move.
The drive of the carriage can be easily realized in the form of a cable which is wound on a shaft over the fixed part of the guide and which is fixed to the carriage, wherein the shaft can be rotated to unwind or wind up the cable Lower the bicycle or luggage carrier to the ground or pull it up to a transport or storage position.
Preferably, the lift is provided with a cable break safety device, which automatically blocks the carriage in the downward movement, when the aforementioned cable should break, thereby preventing the bicycle carrier would fall in a cable break, with the corresponding consequences for this bike carrier, the bicycles and follow-on traffic if parts would break or break off.
According to another preferred feature, the bicycle or luggage carrier is height adjustable with respect to the carriage, which allows even more freedom of assembly in the area of the mounting height of the lift.
An even greater freedom of choice of the mounting positions of the lift can be obtained if the frame for mounting the lift on the vehicle is adjustable in length.
With the intention of better clarifying the features of the invention, there will now be described, by way of nonlimiting example, some preferred embodiments of a lift for a bicycle or luggage carrier according to the invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
1 schematically and in perspective represents a lift with bicycle carrier according to the invention;
2 a section along line II-II in 1 represents;
3 in side view the bike carrier of 1 in the assembled state at the rear of a camper shows; the
4 to 7 the lift from 2 in different positions and mounting options show;
8th on a larger scale the in 2 represents part indicated by the frame F8;
9 the part of 8th in another position; the
10 and 11 illustrate the movement of a lift according to the invention in another embodiment;
12 a variant of a lift according to the invention;
13 a section according to line XIII-XIII in 12 shows.
The in 1 illustrated lift 1 is an example with a bike carrier 2 provided, but may alternatively be provided with a loading platform or box for luggage.
The lift 1 is with a frame 3 for mounting on a motorhome 4 or the like, as in 2 shown.
This frame 3 is in this case by two straps 5 formed, with on each temple 5 a substantially vertical erected guide 6 for a sled 7 who is on the lead 6 height adjustable and what the bike carrier 3 is attached.
Every guide 6 is composed of two parallel and nearly equal parts, ie a fixed part 8th on the rack 3 attached, and a movable part 9 that in relation to the fixed part 8th is movable longitudinally to make the guide longer and shorter between a situation of minimum length A, wherein the two parts 8th and 9 are completely pushed together, as in the 1 and 3 shown, and a situation of maximum length B, the two parts 8th and 9 maximally pushed apart, as in 4 shown.
In the example shown the 1 and 2 are both parts 8th and 9 as profiles running on the mutually facing walls 10 and 11 with a groove 12 respectively 13 are provided, and are both parts 8th and 9 by means of one or more sliding pieces 14 connected with an I-shaped cross section, as in 2 shown, with the sliding pieces 14 herself with her body 15 due to the aforementioned grooves 12 and 13 extend and with their flanges 16 displaceable behind at least one of the aforementioned walls 10 or 11 the profiles are sitting.
Preferably, the maximum length B of the guide 6 at least 50% larger than their minimum length A.
The maximum length B of the guide 6 gets hit by a stop 17 on the fixed part 8th limited, with a stop 18 on the movable part 9 can cooperate, so that both parts overlap each other at a maximum length B over a distance C.
The sled 7 is movable on the movable part 9 the leadership 6 attached, the carriage 7 , seen in cross-section, is substantially U-shaped, with two legs 19 , bringing the sled 7 above the movable part 9 is attached and where the legs 19 on the inside with wheels or sliding blocks 20 are provided in grooves 21 at the side edges of the movable part 9 the leadership 6 sitting properly fit.
The sled 7 is about the full or nearly full length of the movable part 9 movable between a topmost position, as in 3 represented, and a lowest position, as in 5 shown.
The maximum track of the sled 7 on the movable part 9 gets hit by a stop 22 on the movable part 9 for the topmost position of the carriage 7 and by a stop 23 for the lowest position of the carriage 7 limited.
The lift 1 is further with a drive for the slide 7 Mistake.
The drive is in the case of the figures by a cable 25 formed on a shaft 26 wrapped over the fixed part 8th on the frame 3 is fixed and with a motor, not shown, or retractor for winding and unrolling the cable 25 is provided.
The cable 25 is with one end to the shaft 26 attached and with the other end to the carriage 7 attached.
The use of the sled 1 is very simple and is based on the 3 to 5 illustrated.
In 3 the situation is shown in which the bike carrier 2 in the highest position, with the cable rolled up to the maximum.
In this situation lies the movable part 9 with his stop 22 on the sled and carries the cable 25 the common weight of the movable part 9 and the sled 7 with the bike carrier 2 and possibly on bicycles.
If, starting from the situation of 3 , the cable 25 is handled, then the slide lowers 7 with the bike carrier 2 together with the movable part 9 down along the fixed part 8th the leadership 6 off until the movable part 9 reaches its lowest position when the stops 17 and 18 at a maximum length B of the guide come into contact with each other, as in 4 shown.
If the cable 25 is still further processed, remains the movable part 9 in its lowest position, the slide hangs and lowers 7 along the movable part 9 continue down until the sled 7 with the stop 23 comes into contact and / or until the bike carrier 2 gets to the bottom, as in 5 shown.
At this moment, bicycles with little effort on the bike carrier 2 be placed and the bike carrier with the bikes loaded on it can be pulled back up by the cable 25 is wound up again.
In that case, the carriage is moving 7 only along the movable part 9 up to the stop 22 , as in 4 , and then along with the movable part 9 further pulled up to a situation like that of 3 in which the bicycles are stored at a relatively safe height to be able to start.
In order to somewhat compensate for the weight of the bicycle carrier and the bicycles to facilitate the pulling up of the bicycle carrier, a spring or gas spring, not shown, may be interposed between the stationary part 8th and the sled 7 be attached.
If necessary, the bike carrier 2 with a frame 27 Be provided, bringing it below the level of the sled 7 so fastened is that the bike carrier 2 in relation to the sled 7 is height adjustable.
This is based on 6 illustrates wherein the bicycle carrier 2 in relation to the sled 7 located at its highest position, this compared to 3 in which the bicycle carrier 2 in relation to the sled 7 located at its lowest position.
This allows, in function of the height, on the frame 3 on the camper 4 is mounted, the height of the bike carrier 2 to regulate at maximum unwinding of the cable 25 place the bike carrier just above or on the ground, as in 7 shown so that the cable 7 never sags, which would otherwise tangle the cable 25 could cause during winding.
In 6 It also illustrates that the temples 5 of the frame 3 in relation to the situation of 3 are extendable, so that, for example, the top attachment point of the frame 3 in function, for example, the position of a window or the like can be selected higher.
Optionally, a cable breakage protection 28 be provided, as in 8th represented, for example by a comb 29 that rotates on the carriage 7 is fixed and what the cable 25 is attached, is formed. The comb 29 is due to the pulling force on the cable 25 counterclockwise against the carriage 7 attracted and against the action of a spring, not shown in the figures, which has a tendency to rotate the comb in a clockwise direction, in the position of 8th held.
If the cable breaks, as in the 9 represented, then causes the spring twisting of the comb 29 to the position of 9 , where the comb 29 in a hole 30 a hole pattern hooks which hole pattern for this purpose in the fixed part 8th and / or movable part 9 is provided. This will cause the slide to fall down 7 prevented.
In the 10 and 11 is a variant of a lift 1 illustrated according to the invention, in which case, when unwinding the cable 25 from a position like that of 3 , the moving part 9 the leadership 6 only in relation to the fixed part 8th by means of a first lock 31 is blocked in the downward movement until the carriage 7 its lowest position on the movable part 9 achieved as in 10 represented, whereby the first lock 31 is deblocked and the movable part 9 in relation to the fixed part 8th can be lowered freely.
A second lock 32 ensures that in this situation, with the sled 7 in its lowest position, the movable part 9 in relation to the sled 7 is blocked in the downward movement, so that the movable part 9 not when deblocking the first lock 31 suddenly falls down and, so to speak, on the sled 7 rests, at this moment through the cable 25 is stopped.
Upon further unwinding of the cable 25 becomes thereby the sledge 7 together with the movable part resting thereon 9 lowered down until the bike carrier 2 standing on the ground, as in 11 shown.
Extendable the leadership 6 can be done in many ways. An alternative embodiment of such a guide 6 with a fixed part 8th and a movable part 9 with a sled on it 7 will be in the 12 and 13 shown, in which case the leadership between the parts with each other by cogs 33 is supported.
It is clear that the application of a lift 1 with a carrier 2 according to the invention is not limited to vehicles, but that this example can be mounted on a wall in the garage or the like to store bicycles or other objects from the way in height, the loading and unloading in a simple manner can take place by the wearer 2 can be lowered to the ground or up to a short distance above it.
It is clear that a separate frame 3 for mounting the lift 1 is not necessary and that the frame 3 also in the fixed part 8th the leadership 6 integrated or can be formed by this.
The present invention is by no means limited to the embodiments described as an example and illustrated in the figures, but a lift for a bicycle or luggage carrier according to the invention in many shapes and dimensions can be realized without departing from the scope of the invention.
Lift for a bike or luggage carrier, which lift ( 1 ) a frame ( 3 ) for mounting on a wall; one on this frame ( 3 ) provided guidance ( 6 ), which in the assembled state of the lift ( 1 ) extends in an upward direction; one in this leadership ( 6 ) in height movable carriages ( 7 ), on which the bicycle or luggage carrier ( 2 ) is attached; and drive means ( 24 ), motorized or manually, for moving the carriage ( 7 ), characterized in that the guide ( 6 ) is extendable by a so-called fixed part ( 8th ) attached to the frame ( 3 ), and a so-called movable part ( 9 ), which in relation to the fixed part ( 8th ) of the guide is movable in height between a position of minimum length (A) and a position of maximum length (B), the above-mentioned carriage ( 7 ) movable in height on the movable part ( 9 ) the leadership ( 6 ) between an uppermost and a lowermost position on this movable part ( 9 ) is attached.
Lift according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixed part ( 8th ) and the movable part ( 9 ) the leadership ( 6 ) are movable relative to each other such that the length of the guide is at least 50%, preferably at least 60%, and most preferably 70% extendible with respect to its minimum length (A).
Lift according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the bicycle or luggage carrier ( 2 ) by means of a frame ( 27 ) on the carriage ( 7 ), at a height below the level of the carriage ( 7 ).
Lift according to claim 3, characterized in that the frame ( 27 ) of the bicycle or porter ( 2 ) with respect to the carriage ( 7 ) is height adjustable.
Lift according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movable part ( 9 ) the leadership ( 6 ) about the same length as or longer than the fixed part ( 8th ).
Lift according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fixed part ( 8th ) and the movable part ( 9 ) the leadership ( 6 ) are designed as profiles which are movable parallel to each other in relation to each other according to their longitudinal direction.
Lift according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carriage ( 7 ) over the entire or almost entire length of the movable part ( 9 ) the leadership ( 6 ) is movable.
Lift according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movable part ( 9 ) the leadership ( 6 ) with a stop ( 22 ) or a lock ( 32 ), whereby the movable part ( 9 ) on the sledge ( 7 ) can rest.
Lift according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movable part ( 9 ) the leadership ( 6 ) with a stop ( 23 ), whereupon the carriage is in a lowermost position of the carriage ( 7 ) can rest.
Lift according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is connected with a spring or gas spring between the fixed part ( 8th ) the leadership ( 6 ) and the carriage ( 7 ) is provided.
Lift according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two parallel guides ( 6 ), each with a carriage ( 7 ), whereupon the bicycle or luggage carrier ( 2 ) is attached.
Lift according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is a lift ( 1 ) for attachment to a motor home ( 4 ), Caravan or the like is provided.
Lift according to the preceding claims, characterized in that the drive ( 24 ) through a cable ( 28 ) formed on a shaft ( 26 ) above the level of the fixed part ( 8th ) the leadership ( 6 ), which cable ( 25 ) on the carriage ( 7 ), wherein the shaft ( 26 ) is rotatable around the cable ( 25 ) on or off the bicycle or luggage carrier ( 2 ) or to pull up to a transport or storage position up.
Lift according to claim 13, characterized in that it is provided with a cable break safety device ( 28 ), which supports the carriage ( 7 ) automatically blocked in the downward movement, if the aforementioned cable ( 25 ) breaks.
Lift according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the frame ( 3 ) for mounting the lift ( 1 ) Is adjustable in length on a wall.
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