Package and article carriers – Vehicle attached – Carrier attached cycle
Reexamination Certificate
1999-05-12
2001-03-06
Vidovich, Gregory M. (Department: 3727)
Package and article carriers
Vehicle attached
Carrier attached cycle
C224S420000, C224S434000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06196433
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a bicycle basket with a coupling device for the releasable suspension in at least one coupling element attached in an area of handlebars of the bicycle.
2. Description of Prior Art
A bicycle basket with a coupling device is recited in German Patent Application No. 195 34 204. A plate-like coupling element is applied to an exterior of a lateral wall of this known bicycle basket, which is connected with a plate-like counter element arranged on an interior of the lateral wall. The coupling element has suspension elements, by means of which it is releasably suspended in corresponding receivers of a coupling piece attached to the handlebars. The plate-like coupling element projects past the exterior surface of the lateral wall at least far enough so that in the coupled state the receivers grip the suspension elements from behind.
A carrying bag is known from German Patent Reference DE 39 27 086 A1, which can be attached by a connecting element to a coupling piece also provided on the handlebars. The connecting element has holding elements projecting outward into the coupling piece, which can pose obstacles after the carrying bag is removed.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention is based on one object of providing a bicycle basket of the type mentioned at the outset, which has simply designed coupling elements and poses no obstacles when removed from the bicycle.
This object is attained by means of the characteristics recited in the claims. One or several coupling plates are fixedly integrated in a lateral wall of a bicycle basket facing at least one coupling element, in which suspension elements matched to the coupling element are formed on the level of the coupling plate by at least one appropriately shaped window.
Thus the bicycle basket can be attached to the coupling piece without any parts which must be additionally attached. The window with the coupling elements can be simply produced, for example with an appropriate stamped-out portion of the coupling plate or by shaping. Several coupling plates with respective windows can be arranged, corresponding to several receivers of one or several coupling elements, in the facing lateral wall of the bicycle basket, so that a solid support is achieved. Since each coupling plate is integrated into the lateral wall and essentially does not project past an outermost level of the lateral wall, in its usual, slightly conically downward tapering shape the bicycle basket can be easily stacked.
Thus, each coupling plate located on the level of the lateral wall is enclosed by lattice bars at least at their lateral edges, the arrangement of the coupling plate is clearly predetermined during assembly, and a simple, solid attachment is achieved.
With bicycle baskets made of relatively thin, finely meshed lateral walls in particular, such as are increasingly used, an embodiment is advantageous wherein each coupling plate is attached to the lateral wall, and wherein the lattice elements of the lateral wall are cut out in an area of the windows.
It is advantageous for production, the durability as well as the appearance, if lattice elements, lattice bars and each coupling plate are together coated with a lacquer or plastic material. Thus, sharp-edged transitions are also avoided.
For example, the coupling plate can be simply attached by being welded or glued in a position.
A simply designed coupling plate can be, for example, a rectangular window or one in the shape of an elongated hole, with the upper side as the suspension element, wherein the rectangular shape or the elongated holes is essentially matched to the width of the receivers, in order to preclude a lateral displacement to the greatest extent possible, or the window has a rectangular shape and the suspension elements are designed as protrusions, which are arranged in an upper corner. The further suspension elements are designed as protrusions, which are arranged on an appropriate vertical rectangular side, that project into a free space of the windows and are located on the level of the plate. In this case the suspension elements of a window are in particular located vertically above each other, so that the lateral wall of the basket can be placed flat against the coupling piece and can be suspended in the receivers of the coupling piece with a simple downward movement. A solid coupling is achieved in this way and tilting of the basket is prevented.
Particularly suitable for thin-walled, fine-meshed wire baskets are the steps, by which the lattice bars which frame the lateral edges of the coupling plate are fixedly attached to the lattice elements of the lateral wall and continue as far as or beyond the lower edge of the lateral wall into the bottom area of the bicycle basket, since not only is the coupling plate definitely fixed in place, but a reinforcement of the lateral wall is also achieved.
Additional support for the bicycle basket can be achieved because in the connected state the bicycle basket is supported on the front axle or the front fork by supports.
The step, that the bicycle basket has a foldable carrying strap, is advantageous for simple removal and manipulation. Manipulation is aided, together with a suspension and removal movement, which is performed in a vertical direction.
Locking with a locking bolt or the like on the coupling element is possible with a bolt receiver provided in the coupling plate.
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Löhr GmbH
Pauley Petersen Kinne & Fejer
Vidovich Gregory M.
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