Cargo bike transport carrier

Abstract

A cargo bike transport carrier for transporting persons includes at least one seat element arranged inside the cargo bike transport carrier. The seat element is fastened via a holding means. According to a preferred embodiment, for ensuring good load transmission, the holding means are configured as a circumferential bracket and connecting bars.

Claims

1. A cargo bike transport device comprising: a cargo bike transport carrier; at least one seat element arranged inside the cargo bike transport carrier, and a holding means for the seat element, wherein the holding means comprises at least one holding element such that the holding means is designed to absorb large loads, wherein the at least one holding element comprises both at least one connecting bracket connected to the at least one seat element at shoulder level and at least one connecting bar connected to the at least one seat element in a lower region, wherein the at least one seat element comprises a head portion, wherein the head portion is foldable, and wherein the head portion is fastened to the at least one connecting bracket in a manner that the head portion can be folded.

2. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one holding element is made of metal.

3. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 2, wherein the at least one connecting bracket is configured as a circumferential connecting bracket.

4. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 3, wherein the at least one connecting bracket comprises two bracket elements which are connected to each other in a region of a rear wall and a front wall of the cargo bike transport carrier.

5. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 3, wherein the at least one connecting bracket is formed from two bracket elements, wherein the cargo bike transport carrier is formed from a plurality of plastic parts, and wherein the two-pieced connecting bracket connects the plurality so as to form the cargo bike transport carrier.

6. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one connecting bar is arranged on an inside of a rear wall and/or an inside of a front wall of the cargo bike transport carrier.

7. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one seat element comprises a seat portion and a back portion.

8. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 7, wherein the seat portion is foldable, and wherein the seat portion is fastened to the at least one connecting bar in a manner that the seat portion can be folded.

9. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 7, wherein at least one fastening element is provided on the back portion of the at least one seat element such that the at least one fastening element can be connected to one or more of the at least one connecting bracket and/or the at least one seat element.

10. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 7, wherein the back portion of the at least one seat element is fastened to the at least one connecting bracket and/or the at least one connecting bar by at least one fastening element.

11. The cargo bike transport device according claim 9, wherein the at least one fastening element comprise at least one upper fastening element that is fixedly connected to the at least connecting bracket via at least one screw.

12. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 11, wherein the at least one fastening element further comprise at least one lower fastening element in the form of a hook-shaped and/or U-shaped configuration.

13. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 12, wherein the at least one lower fastening element is designed to be fitted onto the at least one connecting bar from above.

14. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 1, wherein the head portion is height-adjustable.

15. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 1, wherein the cargo bike transport carrier comprises two seat elements located side by side on an inside of a rear wall and/or one seat element located on an inside of front wall.

16. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 1, wherein the cargo bike transport carrier has a high shoulder line.

17. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 1, wherein an upper side of a seating surface of the at least one seat element in the cargo bike transport carrier and an upper edge of a side wall of the cargo bike transport carrier are spaced apart by a distance of at least 30 cm.

18. A cargo bike transport device comprising: a cargo bike transport carrier; at least one seat element arranged inside the cargo bike transport carrier, and a holding means for the seat element, wherein the holding means comprises at least one holding element such that the holding means is designed to absorb large loads, wherein the at least one holding element comprises both at least one connecting bracket connected to the at least one seat element at shoulder level and at least one connecting bar connected to the at least one seat element in a lower region, wherein the at least one holding element is made of metal, wherein the at least one connecting bracket is configured as a circumferential connecting bracket, wherein the at least one connecting bracket is formed from two bracket elements, wherein the cargo bike transport carrier is formed from a plurality of plastic parts, and wherein the two-pieced connecting bracket connects the plurality so as to form the cargo bike transport carrier.

19. A cargo bike transport device comprising: a cargo bike transport carrier; at least one seat element arranged inside the cargo bike transport carrier, and a holding means for the seat element, wherein the holding means comprises at least one holding element such that the holding means is designed to absorb large loads, wherein the at least one holding element comprises both at least one connecting bracket connected to the at least one seat element at shoulder level and at least one connecting bar connected to the at least one seat element in a lower region, wherein the at least one seat element comprises a seat portion and a back portion, wherein at least one fastening element is provided on the back portion of the at least one seat element such that the at least one fastening element can be connected to one or more of the at least one connecting bracket and/or the at least one seat element, and wherein the at least one fastening element comprise at least one upper fastening element that is fixedly connected to the at least connecting bracket via at least one screw.

20. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 19, wherein the at least one fastening element further comprise at least one lower fastening element in the form of a hook-shaped and/or U-shaped configuration.

21. The cargo bike transport device according to claim 20, wherein the at least one lower fastening element is designed to be fitted onto the at least one connecting bar from above.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) Hereunder the disclosure will be explained in detail on the basis of a preferred embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

(2) FIG. 1a shows a schematic side view of a cargo bike with a cargo bike transport device configured according to the disclosure,

(3) FIG. 1b shows a schematic perspective side view of a cargo bike without a cargo bike transport carrier,

(4) FIG. 2 shows a perspective side view of a first preferred embodiment of the cargo bike transport carrier,

(5) FIG. 3 shows a side view of one of the two halves of the cargo bike transport carrier illustrated in FIG. 1,

(6) FIG. 4 shows a top view of a cargo bike transport carrier with integrated seats,

(7) FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of a cargo bike carrier as seen from the front, i.e. opposite to the direction of travel,

(8) FIG. 6 shows a schematic perspective view of a first preferred embodiment of a seat element, and

(9) FIG. 7 shows a schematic perspective view of a second preferred embodiment of a seat element.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(10) A preferred embodiment of the cargo bike according to the disclosure as illustrated in FIG. 1a comprises a cargo bike frame 10. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the cargo bike frame 10 comprises a saddle tube 14, a top tube 15 and a down tube 16 covered by a covering, as well as a handlebar tube 18. In the handlebar tube 18 a pivotable tube is arranged which is connected to the handlebar 20. Further, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, a drive means 22 is arranged between the down tube 16 and the saddle tube 14. The drive means comprises a conventional bottom bracket which is connected to an electric motor so that pedaling can be supported by the electric motor. A rear wheel 24 is driven via a drive with the aid of a toothed belt 25 or the like. Further, the cargo bike frame 10 comprises a chain stay 26 supporting the rear wheel 24. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, a single-track cargo bike is illustrated.

(11) Further, the bike frame 10 comprises a supporting element 28. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the supporting element 28 comprises two horizontal frame elements 30 (FIG. 1b) which are connected to the down tube 16 as well as the handlebar tube 18. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the two horizontally extending frame elements 30 have connected thereto two fork elements 32 which extend upwards in the direction of travel 34. In the region of a fork steerer 36 they are connected to each other and to the former. The fork steerer 36 forms part of a fork element 40 also including the fork 38 and, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment, supporting a front wheel 42.

(12) A battery 44 can be connected to the supporting element 28. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the battery 44 is arranged between the two fork elements 32 of the supporting element. Further, the battery 44 or another battery can be arranged between the two frame elements 30.

(13) The handlebar tube 18 has connected thereto a grip element 46. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the grip element is arranged on a rear side of the handlebar tube 18 and is directed in the direction of the chain stay 26 and/or the direction of the saddle tube 14. Thus, the grip element 46 is arranged in the frame center plane in which, in the illustrated cargo bike, the two wheels as well as the saddle tube 14, the down tube 16 and the handlebar tube 18 are also arranged.

(14) For lifting the cargo bike or to place it onto a main kickstand 48, for example, the user can in particular grip the upper portion of the grip element.

(15) A cargo bike transport carrier 50 comprises a bottom element 52, two side elements 54, a rear wall 56 as well as a front wall 58. In the illustrated particularly preferred exemplary embodiment, the cargo bike transport carrier is essentially made up of two plastic parts, as illustrated in FIG. 3. The two plastic parts are of a mirror-inverted configuration relative to a vertical center plane which, in their assembled condition, corresponds to the bike center plane. Each of the two plastic halves thus comprises a side wall 54, half a rear wall 56, half a front wall 58 and half a bottom element 52.

(16) According to the disclosure, the direction of removal from the mold is perpendicular to the side wall 54, e.g. perpendicular to the drawing plane of FIG. 3. This offers the essential advantage that it is possible to provide in a simple manner reinforcing ribs 60 extending in the direction of removal from the mold, wherein individual reinforcing ribs 60, 62 can also be configured as rests, for example arm rests. The ribs 60 and 62 extend in the direction of removal from the mold such that no undercuts are produced. Further, recesses 64, 66 can be provided in the ribs, said recesses being open towards the inside or in the molding direction. The slot-shaped recesses 64 are further open on an upper side 68 of the side wall 54 such that rods of a hood can be inserted and adjusted here. In the recess 66 a bottle holder, a holder for transport goods etc. can be attached.

(17) In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, recesses 70 configured as grooves are provided in the bottom element 52, which recesses are arranged on an inside of the bottom element 52 and also extend in the direction of removal from the mold. Thereby, the surface of the bottom element can be patterned thus improving the rigidity. Further, an opening 72, half of which is shown in FIG. 3, is provided in the bottom element. The opening allows for access to a battery, which in the mounted condition is arranged between the two frame elements 30 of the bike frame 10, for maintenance or removal purposes, for example. The opening 72 is closed by a cover 74.

(18) Further, in the front end region of the front wall 58 a boss 76 is provided. The latter covers an upper side of the fork steerer. The boss 76 extends beyond the upper region of the fork element in the direction of travel and serves as an impact protection, inter alia.

(19) The two plastic halves illustrated in FIG. 3 are assembled to form the cargo bike transport carrier illustrated in FIG. 2. For fixing and/or connecting the two halves, a connecting bracket made up of two bracket elements 78 is provided in an upper region. The two bracket elements are connected to corresponding connecting elements in the region of the parting plane. The parting plane is the front side of half the rear wall 56 and/or half the front wall 58 as well as half the bottom element 52 illustrated in FIG. 3. The two bracket elements 78 are fixedly connected and/or braced to each other such that they form a clamp in the upper region of the cargo bike transport carrier.

(20) Further, for connecting the two plastic halves two connecting bars 80, 82 (FIG. 4) are provided. A connecting bar, which is a rear connecting bar as seen in the direction of travel 34, is arranged in a recess 84 (FIG. 3). The recess 84 is provided in an inwardly extending rib-shaped boss 86. On the opposite side, i.e. in the other half of the injection molded part, the arrangement is the same. The front connecting bar 80 is arranged in a recess 88 (FIG. 3). For bracing the two halves of the cargo bike transport carrier, the connecting bars 80, 82 comprise a boss configured as a head on one side, for example, wherein on the other side of the bars a nut is screwed on. Likewise, the two connecting bars can have an internal thread such that fixing can be effected from the outside in particular by fixing elements 90 in particular configured as screws (FIG. 2).

(21) Inside the cargo bike transport carrier 50 not only cargo can be provided but also, according to the disclosure, seats 104 for children. Instead of a seat element 104 arranged in the front as seen in the direction of travel 34, a storage compartment can be inserted into the transport carrier 50. The storage container can be easily adjusted and/or suspended to the inside of the transport carrier between accommodation units.

(22) According to the disclosure, in particular a plurality of seat elements 104, three in the illustrated embodiment, for example, are arranged in the cargo bike transport carrier. The seat elements 104 comprise a back portion 108 and a seat portion 110, as can in particular be seen in FIGS. 4 and 5. Further, a head portion 112 is provided. The seat portion 110 comprises connecting and/or fastening elements 114. They have loop-shaped or tubular ends through which the connecting bars 80, 82 pass. Thereby, a stable connection between the seat portions 110 and the connecting bars 80, 82 is realized, which connection is in particular suitable for good load transmission. The seat element 110 can be folded about the connecting bar 80, 82 in the direction indicated by an arrow 116. When the seat is folded up (FIG. 4), the interior of the cargo bike transport carrier can be used for accommodating other cargo.

(23) The back portion 108 is fastened to the connecting bracket 78 via fastening elements 118 corresponding to the fastening elements 114. The connecting bracket 78 extends through the tubular bosses. In addition, the back portion 108 can also be fastened to the connecting bars 80, 82 via corresponding connecting elements.

(24) The head portion 112 comprises a bracket 120 supporting the head portion 112. The head portion 112 is adapted to be displaced along the bracket 120 in the direction indicated by an arrow 122 for height adjustment. At its ends directed downwards in FIG. 6, the bracket comprises tubular or annular bosses. The connecting bracket 78 passes through them. The head portion 112 is adapted to be pivoted downwards about the connecting bracket, as indicated by an arrow 124.

(25) In addition, in the illustrated exemplary embodiment of the seat elements 104, a safety belt is provided. This is a safety belt comprising two safety straps 126. The safety straps 126 are fixedly connected to the connecting bracket 78 on the one hand, and to the connecting bars 80, 82 on the other hand. Via a belt buckle 128 the two safety straps 126 are connected to each other, and via another belt 130 they are connected to the seat portion 110. Such an arrangement of the safety belt realizes a load transmission to the connecting bracket 78 and the connecting bars 80, 82.

(26) In another embodiment of a seat element schematically illustrated in FIG. 7, similar or identical components are designated by the same reference numerals.

(27) Here, too, the seat element 110 is of a foldable configuration, wherein a corresponding folding or pivoting of the seat element 110 is effected about a pivoting axis 132 in the back portion 108.

(28) The essential difference of the seat element illustrated in FIG. 7 is the manner of fastening the seat element in the cargo bike transport carrier. For fastening purposes, two upper fastening elements 136 and a lower fastening element 138 are provided on a rear side 134 of the back portion 108. The two upper fastening elements 136 comprise screws. They are inserted in horizontal bores provided at the connecting brackets 78. Thereby, a fixed connection between the seat element 104 and the connecting brackets 78 is realized.

(29) The lower connecting element is configured as a hook and comprises a downwardly directed opening 140. With the aid of the opening 140 it is possible to fit the lower fastening element 138 to a connecting bar 80, 82 from above. Thus, loads acting in the horizontal direction are transmitted via the lower fastening element 138.