WO2009083669A1 - Bike and trailer operating together - Google Patents
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- B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
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- the present invention relates to a bicycle whose ca ⁇ re is specifically studied and made to operate in osmosis with different vehicles particularly adapted to be towed.
- the saddle of the . "tractor” bicycle because of the attachment of the "follower” on the seat post of this "tractor” bicycle, prevents the saddle from being lowered to the lowest, which is a major problem for small cyclists, especially in the context of bike rental, where most of the time, the entire park is intended for medium-sized users.
- the frame of said "tractor” bicycle has in fact according to a first feature, a portion (preferably tubular) extreme rear of the saddle and above the rear wheel, which allows to install (quickly preferably) directly the system Towing whether telescopic (adjustable or not in length) or not and on which one can hang an ad hoc trailer having at least one wheel, said towing system can remain installed in whole or part on the bike “tractor” without hindering the introduction (almost instantaneous preference) of an accessory (for example: basket or trunk or child seat ...) on a possible luggage rack, or prevent the saddle of the "tractor” bike from being lowered to the lowest point.
- an accessory for example: basket or trunk or child seat
- the tube (s) above the rear wheel and extending behind the saddle shall be sufficiently wide and as close as possible to the rear wheel of the tractor "To also constitute a mudguard; advantageously said (s) tube (s) may (have) receive the rear end of the tubes of a luggage carrier integral with said frame to further stiffen the rear portion of said frame, said door baggage thus formed will preferably be provided with an instant attachment means accessories (basket, trunk, baby seat ...), said accessories being usable in all circumstances and especially when there is a "bike” follower "in trailer.
- the towing system preferably uses a universal joint, can not turn on itself when the trailer is single wheel and can turn on itself when the trailer is at least one axle.
- the universal joint is free to rotate (pivoting) on its two orthogonal axes for example by: an axis maintained by a pin beta and shoulder screws.
- the towing system is quickly split into two parts: a first half can remain attached to the "tractor” bike and a second half can remain attached to the vehicle in tow (bike “follower” for example), for example by the pure withdrawal and simple means of connection (preferably fast) of the two parts.
- the towing system when it is operational in use "bike follower” can lift the front wheel (when it is not removed) so that it does not touch the ground, and also allows to block the direction of said bike put in follower; preferentially and advantageously the quick link means solidarisant the bike set in "follower” to its coupling system is also used to block the direction (in-line wheels) of said bike set in "follower”.
- the frame of the "tractor” bicycle is at least in its extreme back behind the seat and above the rear wheel, preferably consisting of at least two tubes, parallel, tangent or almost, preferably symmetrical facing the vertical plane longitudinal and also preferably of identical section to merge into a right or left side elevation view; the rear end of said tubes of the frame being ⁇ 01418
- the frame of the "tractor" bicycle is at least in its extreme part behind the saddle, preferably consisting of a single tube, whose section (profile extrusion for example) in the form of a bean, for example, makes it possible at the same time to satisfy, among others, the requirements of:
- the frame of the bike that can be put in "follower” is preferably constituted at least in its upper extreme part before, at least two tubes, parallel, tangent or almost, preferably symmetrical facing the longitudinal vertical plane and also preferably of identical section to merge into a right or left side elevation view; the front end of said tubes of said frame being preferably open and free internally to allow insertion and sliding in length of the preferably male tubes of the towing system in its rear portion; said tubes of said frame pass on each side of the steering column of said bicycle, to pass forward (slightly preferably) said steering column.
- the said tubes of said frame may deviate rearwardly to ride the seat tube of said frame, the rear ends of said tubes are integral directly or not the rear wheel axle of said bicycle.
- a hubcap will stop all or part and completely or partially hide the open front end of the tubes of the bike "follower" when the towing system or at least its rear portion is absent; said hubcap may be removed when the towing system or at least its rear portion is installed; said hubcap could also be left in whole or in part when the towing system or at least its rear portion is installed, so the hubcap can serve as reducers and / or sleeves guides to the rear tubes of the towing system.
- the central linkage of the coupling system being a solidary universal joint: - a front sleeve for connection to the frame of the "tractor" bicycle.
- a rear sleeve for connection to the chassis of said trailer.
- At least one of said two sleeves or one of the two ends of said cardan allows the total or partial rotation on itself of said cardan so as to allow the "tractor” bicycle to bow in the turns while the said trailer axle (x) remains straight (vertical).
- FIG. 1 shows in view of 3 A before a bicycle (man-type) tractor according to the invention, a towing system according to the invention and a bicycle according to the invention put in “follower” in a configuration as short as possible ( front wheel removed for the bike set to “follower”). The bike direction set to "follower” is blocked.
- Figure 2 shows a right side elevational view of the hitch of Figure 1.
- a rear basket is installed on the luggage rack of the "tractor” bicycle. The bike direction set to "follower” is blocked.
- Figure 3 shows enlarged Figure 1 in the area of the towing system.
- Figure 4 shows a towing system according to the invention and corresponding to that used in the previous figures among others.
- FIG 5 is a similar view of Figure 2, with the essential difference: The bike set "follower” is slightly further back through the intermediate adjustment holes of the towing system seen in Figure 3, to install a trunk ("Top case") in place of the back basket seen in Figure 2. The direction of the bike set to "follower” is blocked.
- FIG. 6 is a similar view of FIGS. 2 and 5, with the following essential differences: The bike set in "follower” is moved back as far as possible thanks to the extreme adjustment holes of the towing system seen in FIG. 3, in order to install a child seat (baby) in place of the rear basket seen in Figure 2 or the box seen in Figure 5.
- the bike set "follower” is here complete, the front wheel is in place, but it does not touch the ground, its direction is blocked.
- FIG. 7 is a similar view of FIG. 6, with for essential differences:
- Figure 9 shows enlarged Figure 8 in the area of the towing system.
- the invention comprises a bicycle (1) which will be
- the said bicycle (1) consists of a frame (4) characterized by its rear upper end (above the rear wheel, and behind the seat tube (4b)).
- Said frame (4) has at least one part (preferably tubular) extreme rear of the saddle and above the rear wheel which allows to install (quickly preferably) directly the towing system (3) or (30) ) telescopic (adjustable or not lengthwise) or not on which can be hooked an ad hoc trailer having at least one wheel, said towing system (3) or (30) can remain installed in whole or part on the bike ( 1) without hindering the setting up (almost instantaneous preferably) of an accessory (for example: basket (P) or chest (C) or child seat (S) ...) on the possible luggage rack (12) .
- an accessory for example: basket (P) or chest (C) or child seat (S)
- the towing system (3) for a one-wheel vehicle is characterized in that said towing system (3) preferably uses a universal joint that can not not turn on itself and whose spider (6) is free in rotation (pivoting) through an axis (9) maintained by a pin beta (10) and shoulder screws (15).
- said cardan has a front jaw (7) preferably horizontal and rather wide and which is crossed by the axis (9); said jaw (7) is secured to at least one tube (8) cylindrical or not and which is telescopic (and preferably adjustable in length through holes in (11) for a short adjustment, in (19) for adjustment mid-long and in (20) for a long adjustment) in at least one tube (preferably of similar section) of the frame (4) of the bicycle (1); at least one quick-connect means (for example axis (11) and pin (18)) fixes the tube (s) (8) in the tube (s) (4a), preferably the ) tube (s) (4a) shall be sufficiently wide and as close as possible to the rear wheel of the bicycle (1) to also constitute a mudguard; advantageously the (s) tube (s) (4a) can receive the end of the tubes (12) to form a luggage rack provided with an instant attachment means (13) accessories (basket (P), trunk (C) ), baby seat (S) ...) usable in all circumstances and especially when there is a "bike follow
- said cardan has a rear jaw (14) preferably vertical and rather wide in height which cooperates with the cross (6) with two stepped screws (15); said jaw (14) is integral with at least one tube (16) cylindrical or not and which is telescopic (and preferably adjustable in length through holes in (17) for a short adjustment, in (21) for adjustment mid-long and (22) for a long adjustment) in at least one tube (preferably of similar section) of the frame (5) of the bicycle (2); at least one quick-connect means (e.g.
- the towing system (3) is characterized in that said towing system (3) is rapidly split into two parts (3a) and (3b) by the pure and simple removal of the connecting means (9):
- the bicycle (2) is characterized in that the towing system (3) when it is operational in use "bike follower” allows to block the direction of said bike (2) set “follower” and which is towed; preferentially and advantageously the quick connecting means (17) which could be an axis (17) and its pin (18) serves both in this configuration to secure the towing system (3b) to the frame (5), to block the steering (in-line wheels) of said bicycle (2) in tow; the axis (18) passing through a specific hole the steering column (5c) and the steering pivot (5d) of said bicycle (2).
- the quick connecting means (17) which could be an axis (17) and its pin (18) serves both in this configuration to secure the towing system (3b) to the frame (5), to block the steering (in-line wheels) of said bicycle (2) in tow; the axis (18) passing through a specific hole the steering column (5c) and the steering pivot (5d) of said bicycle (2).
- the bicycle (1) is characterized in that the frame (4) of said bicycle (1) is at least in its extreme rear part of the saddle preferably consisting of at least two tubes (4a), parallel, tangent or almost preferably symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal vertical plane and also preferentially of identical section in order to merge into a right or left side elevation view; the rear end of said tubes (4a) of the frame (4) being preferentially open and free internally to allow the introduction and the sliding in length of the tubes, therefore preferably male (8), of the towing system (3) in its front part (3a).
- the bicycle (1) is characterized in that the frame (4) of said bicycle (1) is at least in its part (4a) extreme rear of the saddle preferably consists of a single tube, whose section extrusion profile, for example, in the form of a bean for example, makes it possible at the same time to satisfy, among others, the requirements of:
- - towing (anti-rotation non-circular profile essential in the case of a trailer that is a "single wheel bike” or an ad hoc bike set “follower” with its front wheel raised or removed).
- - Rear wheel mudguard (and possibly front wheel if the tube (s) (4a) is extended forward thanks to a special "trajectory” at the same time double S curve through the housing of crankset, broken (or leave tight), and finally substantially coaxial and tangent as much as possible of the front wheel (see bike woman (1) figure 8) being sufficiently wide and as ready as possible of said rear wheel to prevent projections of dirtying the cyclist).
- the frame (5) of the bicycle (2) is characterized in that the said frame (5) is preferably constituted at least in its upper extreme end before at least two tubes (5 a), parallel, tangent or almost, preferably symmetrical facing the vertical longitudinal plane and also preferably of identical section to merge into a right or left side elevation view; the front ends of said tubes (5a) of the frame (5) being preferably open and free internally to allow insertion and sliding in length of the tubes, therefore preferably male (16) of the towing system (3) in its rear part (3b); said tubes (5a) of the frame (5) pass on each side of the steering column (5c) of the bicycle (2) to protrude forward and slightly preferably said steering column (5c), said tubes (5a).
- the frame (5) can deviate (after a minimum distance sleeving tubes (16)) to the rear to ride tangentially or not on -8- seat tube (5b) of said frame (5), the rear ends of the tubes (5a) are integral directly or not with the rear wheel axle of said bicycle (2).
- the bicycle (2) is characterized in that a hubcap completely or partially plugs and completely or partially hide the open front end of the tubes (5a) when the towing system (3) or at least its part (3b) is absent; said hubcap may be removed when the towing system (3) or at least its portion (3b) is installed; said hubcap may also be left in whole or in part when the towing system (3) or at least its portion (3b) is installed, and the hubcap can serve as a reducer and / or sleeve guide to the tubes (16).
- the towing system (30) when it is made for an axle trailer (x), is characterized in that the connecting means (26) can be conventionally a large spring with a flexible coaxial core held by screws (25).
- the frame of a "tractor” bicycle according to the invention, the frame of a “follower” bicycle according to the invention and towing systems according to the invention are particularly intended for urban bikes or "walks" favoring the outings with family in a spirit of ease, simplicity and even pedagogy.
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VeIo et remorques fonctionnant en osmose VeIo and trailers operating in osmosis
La présente invention concerne un vélo dont le caαre est spécifiquement étudié et réalisé pour fonctionner en osmose avec différents véhicules particulièrement adaptés pour être mis en remorque.The present invention relates to a bicycle whose caαre is specifically studied and made to operate in osmosis with different vehicles particularly adapted to be towed.
Traditionnellement, la mise en remorque derrière un vélo classique, de véhicules tels que:Traditionally, the towing behind a conventional bike, of vehicles such as:
- un vélo enfant classique, grâce à une barre d'attelage (par exemple « TRAIL- GATOR® » brevet n° EP 0966 383) qui s'accroche sur la tige de selle, ne permet pas d'utiliser l'éventuel porte bagage. Inesthétique et encombrant quand le vélo enfant est décroché, ce type d'attelage est relativement long à installer sur le vélo meneur et sur le vélo suiveur. Autre inconvénient et pas des moindres, le vélo attelé, du fait d'une succession de liaisons et autres fixations, prend rapidement du gîte à droite comme à gauche ; l'enfant souvent ne se sent pas en confiance et altère la conduite du vélo meneur.- a conventional child's bicycle, thanks to a drawbar (for example "TRAILGATOR®" patent No. EP 0966 383) which hooks onto the seat post, does not allow the use of the possible luggage rack . Unsightly and bulky when the child bike is off the hook, this type of hitch is relatively long to install on the bike leader and on the bike follower. Another disadvantage and not least, the bike hitched, because of a succession of links and other fixings, quickly takes shelter on the right as on the left; the child often does not feel confident and impairs the conduct of the bike leader.
- un vélo « suiveur » classique, c'est-à-dire à roue arrière seule, sans fourche avant donc et avec un tube de cadre en forme de S qui part du boîtier de pédalier pour venir se fixer comme le « TRAIL-GATOR® » ci-dessus, c'est-à-dire sur la tige de selle, avec là aussi tous les inconvénients déjà évoqués.- a classic "follower" bike, that is to say with a rear wheel alone, without a front fork and therefore with an S-shaped frame tube that starts from the bottom bracket to become fixed like the "TRAIL-GATOR" ® "above, that is to say on the seat post, with all the disadvantages already mentioned.
Dans un cas comme dans l'autre, la selle du. vélo « tracteur », du fait de la fixation du « suiveur » sur la tige de selle de ce vélo « tracteur », empêche de pouvoir descendre la dite selle au plus bas, ce qui est un problème majeur pour les cyclistes de petite taille, surtout dans le cadre de la location de vélos, où le plus souvent, l'ensemble du parc est prévu pour des utilisateurs de taille moyenne.In one case as in the other, the saddle of the . "tractor" bicycle, because of the attachment of the "follower" on the seat post of this "tractor" bicycle, prevents the saddle from being lowered to the lowest, which is a major problem for small cyclists, especially in the context of bike rental, where most of the time, the entire park is intended for medium-sized users.
- des remorques pour installer des jeunes enfants ou des « niches à roues » pour des chiens ou de simples « bagagères », utilisent le plus souvent l'axe de roue arrière (coté gauche généralement) pour solidariser les dites remorques au vélo « tracteur ». La barre de liaison qui accroche la remorque est en forme de col de cygne horizontal, ce qui nuit au braquage, surtout à droite. La fixation à l'extrémité gauche de l'axe de roue arrière tend à déséquilibrer le vélo « tracteur », notamment quand des enfants prennent place dans la remorque, ce qui provoque assez souvent la chute du dit vélo quand il repose entre autre sur une béquille latérale ou centrale. Le cadre d'un vélo « tracteur » selon l'invention, le cadre d'un vélo- trailers for installing young children or "wheeled niches" for dogs or simple "luggage", most often use the rear wheel axle (left side generally) to secure the said trailers to the "tractor" bicycle . The link bar that hangs the trailer is shaped like a gooseneck horizontal, which affects the steering, especially right. Fixing at the left end of the rear wheel axle tends to unbalance the "tractor" bicycle, especially when children take place in the trailer, which often causes the fall of said bike when it rests inter alia on a side stand or center stand. The frame of a "tractor" bicycle according to the invention, the frame of a bicycle
« suiveur » selon l'invention et des systèmes de remorquage selon l'invention permettent de remédier à ces inconvénients. Le cadre du dit vélo « tracteur » comporte en effet selon une première caractéristique, une partie (de préférence tubulaire) extrême en arrière de la selle et au dessus de la roue arrière, qui permet d'installer (rapidement de préférence) directement le système de remorquage qu'il soit télescopique (réglable ou non en longueur) ou non et sur lequel on peut accrocher une remorque ad hoc ayant au moins une roue, le dit système de remorquage pouvant rester installé en tout ou partie sur le vélo « tracteur » sans gêner la mise en place (quasi instantané de préférence) d'un accessoire (par exemple : panier ou coffre ou siège enfant...) sur un éventuel porte bagage, ni empêcher la selle du vélo « tracteur » d'être abaissée au plus bas."Follower" according to the invention and towing systems according to the invention can overcome these disadvantages. The frame of said "tractor" bicycle has in fact according to a first feature, a portion (preferably tubular) extreme rear of the saddle and above the rear wheel, which allows to install (quickly preferably) directly the system Towing whether telescopic (adjustable or not in length) or not and on which one can hang an ad hoc trailer having at least one wheel, said towing system can remain installed in whole or part on the bike "tractor" without hindering the introduction (almost instantaneous preference) of an accessory (for example: basket or trunk or child seat ...) on a possible luggage rack, or prevent the saddle of the "tractor" bike from being lowered to the lowest point.
Selon des modes particuliers de réalisation :According to particular embodiments:
- le(s) tube(s) au dessus de la roue arrière et qui s'étend(ent) en arrière de la selle sera(ont) suffisamment large(s) et aussi proche que possible de la roue arrière du vélo « tracteur » afin de constituer également un garde boue ; avantageusement le(s) dit(s) tube(s) pourra(ont) recevoir l'extrémité arrière des tubes d'un porte bagage faisant partie intégrante du dit cadre afin de rigidifier encore plus la partie arrière du dit cadre, le dit porte bagage ainsi constitué sera de préférence muni d'un moyen de fixation instantané d'accessoires (panier, coffre, siège bébé...), les dits accessoires étant utilisables en toutes circonstances et notamment quand il y a un « vélo « suiveur » en remorque. - le système de remorquage utilise préférentiellement un joint de cardan, ne pouvant pas tourner sur lui-même quand la remorque est mono roue et pouvant tourner sur lui-même quand la remorque est à au moins un essieu. Dans les deux cas le croisillon de cardan est libre en rotation (pivotement) sur ses deux axes orthogonaux grâce par exemple à : un axe maintenu par une goupille bêta et des vis épaulées. - le système de remorquage est scindable rapidement en deux parties : une première moitié pouvant rester solidaire du vélo « tracteur » et une seconde moitié pouvant rester solidaire du véhicule en remorque (vélo « suiveur » par exemple), par exemple par le retrait pur et simple du moyen de liaison (rapide de préférence) des deux parties.- the tube (s) above the rear wheel and extending behind the saddle shall be sufficiently wide and as close as possible to the rear wheel of the tractor "To also constitute a mudguard; advantageously said (s) tube (s) may (have) receive the rear end of the tubes of a luggage carrier integral with said frame to further stiffen the rear portion of said frame, said door baggage thus formed will preferably be provided with an instant attachment means accessories (basket, trunk, baby seat ...), said accessories being usable in all circumstances and especially when there is a "bike" follower "in trailer. - The towing system preferably uses a universal joint, can not turn on itself when the trailer is single wheel and can turn on itself when the trailer is at least one axle. In both cases the universal joint is free to rotate (pivoting) on its two orthogonal axes for example by: an axis maintained by a pin beta and shoulder screws. - The towing system is quickly split into two parts: a first half can remain attached to the "tractor" bike and a second half can remain attached to the vehicle in tow (bike "follower" for example), for example by the pure withdrawal and simple means of connection (preferably fast) of the two parts.
- le système de remorquage quand il est opérationnel en utilisation « vélo suiveur » permet de lever la roue avant (quand elle n'est pas démontée) pour qu'elle ne touche plus le sol, et permet aussi de bloquer la direction du dit vélo mis en suiveur; préférentiellement et avantageusement le moyen de liaison rapide solidarisant le vélo mis en « suiveur » à son système d'attelage sert aussi à bloquer la direction (roues en ligne) du dit vélo mis en « suiveur ». - le cadre du vélo « tracteur » est au moins dans sa partie extrême en arrière de la selle et au dessus de la roue arrière, préférentiellement constitué d'au moins deux tubes, parallèles, tangents ou presque, préférentiellement symétriques en regard du plan vertical longitudinal et aussi préférentiellement de section identique afin de se confondre dans une vue en élévation latérale droite ou gauche ; l'extrémité arrière des dits tubes du cadre étant ^ 01418- The towing system when it is operational in use "bike follower" can lift the front wheel (when it is not removed) so that it does not touch the ground, and also allows to block the direction of said bike put in follower; preferentially and advantageously the quick link means solidarisant the bike set in "follower" to its coupling system is also used to block the direction (in-line wheels) of said bike set in "follower". - The frame of the "tractor" bicycle is at least in its extreme back behind the seat and above the rear wheel, preferably consisting of at least two tubes, parallel, tangent or almost, preferably symmetrical facing the vertical plane longitudinal and also preferably of identical section to merge into a right or left side elevation view; the rear end of said tubes of the frame being ^ 01418
préférentiellement débouchant et libres intérieurement pour permettre l'introduction et le coulissement en longueur des tubes mâles de la partie avant du système de remorquage.preferably opening and free internally to allow introduction and sliding in length of the male tubes of the front part of the towing system.
- selon une variante (les différents exemples ne constituant en rien des formes de réalisation exhaustives) le cadre du vélo « tracteur » est au moins dans sa partie extrême en arrière de la selle préférentiellement constitué d'un seul tube, dont la section (profil d'extrusion par exemple) en forme d'haricot par exemple, permet à la fois de satisfaire entre autre aux exigences de :according to one variant (the various examples being in no way exhaustive embodiments) the frame of the "tractor" bicycle is at least in its extreme part behind the saddle, preferably consisting of a single tube, whose section (profile extrusion for example) in the form of a bean, for example, makes it possible at the same time to satisfy, among others, the requirements of:
- remorquage, profil non circulaire donc anti-rotation, indispensable dans le cas d'une remorque qui est un « vélo suiveur » mono roue ou un vélo ad hoc mis en « suiveur » avec sa roue avant surélevée ou retirée).- Towing, non-circular profile and therefore anti-rotation, essential in the case of a trailer that is a "bike follower" mono wheel or ad hoc bike set in "follower" with its front wheel raised or removed).
- garde boue de roue arrière, en étant suffisamment large et aussi prêt que possible de la dite roue arrière pour empêcher les projections de salir le cycliste.- Rear wheel mudguard, being sufficiently wide and as ready as possible of the said rear wheel to prevent projections to dirty the cyclist.
- passage protégé pour des câbles électriques et/ou de frein et/ou de transmission divers et/ou de câble antivol... - le cadre du vélo qui peut être mis en « suiveur » est préférentiellement constitué au moins dans sa partie extrême supérieure avant, d'au moins deux tubes, parallèles, tangents ou presque, préférentiellement symétriques en regard du plan vertical longitudinal et aussi préférentiellement de section identique afin de se confondre dans une vue en élévation latérale droite ou gauche ; l'extrémité avant des dits tubes du dit cadre étant préférentiellement débouchant et libres intérieurement pour permettre l'introduction et le coulissement en longueur des tubes préférentiellement mâles du système de remorquage dans sa partie arrière; les dits tubes du dit cadre passent de chaque coté de la colonne de direction du dit vélo, pour dépasser en avant (légèrement de préférence) la dite colonne de direction. Les dits tubes du dit cadre pourront s'écarter vers l'arrière afin d'enfourcher le tube de selle du dit cadre, les extrémités arrières des dits tubes sont solidaires directement ou non de l'axe de roue arrière du dit vélo.- protected passage for electrical cables and / or brake and / or transmission and / or cable lock ... - the frame of the bike that can be put in "follower" is preferably constituted at least in its upper extreme part before, at least two tubes, parallel, tangent or almost, preferably symmetrical facing the longitudinal vertical plane and also preferably of identical section to merge into a right or left side elevation view; the front end of said tubes of said frame being preferably open and free internally to allow insertion and sliding in length of the preferably male tubes of the towing system in its rear portion; said tubes of said frame pass on each side of the steering column of said bicycle, to pass forward (slightly preferably) said steering column. The said tubes of said frame may deviate rearwardly to ride the seat tube of said frame, the rear ends of said tubes are integral directly or not the rear wheel axle of said bicycle.
- un enjoliveur viendra boucher en tout ou partie et masquer en tout ou partie l'extrémité avant ouverte des tubes du vélo « suiveur » quand le système de remorquage ou au moins sa partie arrière est absent ; le dit enjoliveur pourra être retiré quand le système de remorquage ou au moins sa partie arrière est installé ; le dit enjoliveur pourrait aussi être laissé en tout ou partie quand le système de remorquage ou au moins sa partie arrière est installé, ainsi l'enjoliveur peut servir de réducteurs et/ou de guides manchons aux tubes arrières du système de remorquage.- A hubcap will stop all or part and completely or partially hide the open front end of the tubes of the bike "follower" when the towing system or at least its rear portion is absent; said hubcap may be removed when the towing system or at least its rear portion is installed; said hubcap could also be left in whole or in part when the towing system or at least its rear portion is installed, so the hubcap can serve as reducers and / or sleeves guides to the rear tubes of the towing system.
- remorque à essieu(x), dont le moyen de liaison centrale du système d'attelage est un joint de cardan solidaire : - d'un manchon avant permettant la liaison au cadre du vélo « tracteur ».- axle trailer (x), the central linkage of the coupling system being a solidary universal joint: - a front sleeve for connection to the frame of the "tractor" bicycle.
- d'un manchon arrière permettant la liaison au châssis de la dite remorque.- A rear sleeve for connection to the chassis of said trailer.
Au moins un des deux dits manchons ou une des deux extrémité du dit cardan permet la rotation totale ou partielle sur lui-même du dit cardan afin d'autoriser au vélo « tracteur » de s'incliner dans les virages alors que la dite remorque à essieu(x) reste droite (verticale).At least one of said two sleeves or one of the two ends of said cardan allows the total or partial rotation on itself of said cardan so as to allow the "tractor" bicycle to bow in the turns while the said trailer axle (x) remains straight (vertical).
Les dessins annexés illustrent l'invention :The accompanying drawings illustrate the invention:
La figure 1 représente en vue de 3A avant un vélo (type homme) tracteur selon l'invention, un système de remorquage selon l'invention et un vélo selon l'invention mis en « suiveur » dans une configuration aussi courte que possible (roue avant retirée pour le vélo mis en « suiveur »). La direction du vélo mis en « suiveur » est bloquée.FIG. 1 shows in view of 3 A before a bicycle (man-type) tractor according to the invention, a towing system according to the invention and a bicycle according to the invention put in "follower" in a configuration as short as possible ( front wheel removed for the bike set to "follower"). The bike direction set to "follower" is blocked.
La figure 2 représente une vue en élévation latérale droite de l'attelage de la figure 1. Un panier arrière est installé sur le porte bagage du vélo « tracteur ». La direction du vélo mis en « suiveur » est bloquée. La figure 3 représente la figure 1 agrandie dans la zone du système de remorquage. La figure 4 représente un système de remorquage selon l'invention et correspondant à celui utilisé dans les figures précédentes entre autre.Figure 2 shows a right side elevational view of the hitch of Figure 1. A rear basket is installed on the luggage rack of the "tractor" bicycle. The bike direction set to "follower" is blocked. Figure 3 shows enlarged Figure 1 in the area of the towing system. Figure 4 shows a towing system according to the invention and corresponding to that used in the previous figures among others.
La figure 5 est une vue analogue de la figure 2, avec pour différence essentielle : Le vélo mis en « suiveur » est légèrement plus reculé grâce aux trous de réglage intermédiaire du système de remorquage vue dans la figure 3, afin d'installer un coffre (« top case ») en lieu et place du panier arrière vu dans la figure 2. La direction du vélo mis en « suiveur » est bloquée.Figure 5 is a similar view of Figure 2, with the essential difference: The bike set "follower" is slightly further back through the intermediate adjustment holes of the towing system seen in Figure 3, to install a trunk ("Top case") in place of the back basket seen in Figure 2. The direction of the bike set to "follower" is blocked.
La figure 6 est une vue analogue des figures 2 et 5, avec pour différences essentielles : Le vélo mis en « suiveur » est reculé au maximum grâce aux trous de réglage extrême du système de remorquage vu dans la figure 3, afin d'installer un siège enfant (bébé) en lieu et place du panier arrière vu dans la figure 2 ou du coffre vu dans la figure 5.FIG. 6 is a similar view of FIGS. 2 and 5, with the following essential differences: The bike set in "follower" is moved back as far as possible thanks to the extreme adjustment holes of the towing system seen in FIG. 3, in order to install a child seat (baby) in place of the rear basket seen in Figure 2 or the box seen in Figure 5.
Le vélo mis en « suiveur » est ici complet, sa roue avant est en place, mais elle ne touche pas le sol, sa direction est bloquée.The bike set "follower" is here complete, the front wheel is in place, but it does not touch the ground, its direction is blocked.
La figure 7 est une vue analogue de la figure 6, avec pour différences essentielles :FIG. 7 is a similar view of FIG. 6, with for essential differences:
Le vélo qui était mis en « suiveur » est ici désaccouplé du vélo « tracteur », le siège enfant (bébé) est conservé. Le vélo « tracteur » conserve la partie avant du système de remorquage, celle-ci est rentrée au maximum dans l' extrémité arrière du cadre du vélo « tracteur ». Le vélo qui était jusque là en « suiveur » et qui est ici totalement autonome (direction libérée...) conserve la partie arrière du système de remorquage, celle-ci est rentrée au maximum dans l'extrémité avant du cadre du vélo qui avait été mis en « suiveur ». La figure 8 représente en vue de VA avant un vélo (type femme) « tracteur » selon l'invention, un système de remorquage selon l'invention et une remorque à un seul essieu selon l'invention.The bike that was put in "follower" is here uncoupled from the "tractor" bike, the child seat (baby) is preserved. The "tractor" bike retains the front of the towing system, which is fully retracted into the rear end of the "tractor" bicycle frame. The bike that was previously a "follower" and is totally autonomous here (direction released ...) keeps the rear part of the towing system, it has returned to the maximum in the front end of the frame of the bike that had been put in "follower". 8 shows in view of VA before a bike (female type) "tractor" according to the invention, a towing system according to the invention and a trailer with a single axle according to the invention.
La figure 9 représente la figure 8 agrandie dans la zone du système de remorquage. En référence à ces dessins, l'invention comporte un vélo (1) qui seraFigure 9 shows enlarged Figure 8 in the area of the towing system. With reference to these drawings, the invention comprises a bicycle (1) which will be
« tracteur » quand une remorque lui est attelée. Le dit vélo (1) est constitué d'un cadre (4) caractérisé par son extrémité supérieure arrière (au dessus de la roue arrière, et en arrière du tube de selle (4b)). Le dit cadre (4) présente au moins une partie (tubulaire de préférence) extrême en arrière de la selle et au dessus de la roue arrière qui permet d'installer (rapidement de préférence) directement le système de remorquage (3) ou (30) télescopique (réglable ou non en longueur) ou non sur lequel peut s'accrocher une remorque ad hoc ayant au moins une roue, le dit système de remorquage (3) ou (30) pouvant rester installé en tout ou partie sur le vélo (1) sans gêner la mise en place (quasi instantané de préférence) d'un accessoire (par exemple : panier (P) ou coffre (C) ou siège enfant (S)...) sur l'éventuel porte bagage (12)."Tractor" when a trailer is hitched to him. The said bicycle (1) consists of a frame (4) characterized by its rear upper end (above the rear wheel, and behind the seat tube (4b)). Said frame (4) has at least one part (preferably tubular) extreme rear of the saddle and above the rear wheel which allows to install (quickly preferably) directly the towing system (3) or (30) ) telescopic (adjustable or not lengthwise) or not on which can be hooked an ad hoc trailer having at least one wheel, said towing system (3) or (30) can remain installed in whole or part on the bike ( 1) without hindering the setting up (almost instantaneous preferably) of an accessory (for example: basket (P) or chest (C) or child seat (S) ...) on the possible luggage rack (12) .
Le système de remorquage (3) pour véhicule à une roue (en contact avec le sol ou multi roues monotrace et sans direction de préférence), est caractérisé en ce que le dit système de remorquage (3) utilise préférentiellement un joint de cardan ne pouvant pas tourner sur lui même et dont le croisillon (6) est libre en rotation (pivotement) grâce à un axe (9) maintenu par une goupille bêta (10) et des vis épaulées (15).The towing system (3) for a one-wheel vehicle (in contact with the ground or multi-wheel, single-direction and preferably without direction), is characterized in that said towing system (3) preferably uses a universal joint that can not not turn on itself and whose spider (6) is free in rotation (pivoting) through an axis (9) maintained by a pin beta (10) and shoulder screws (15).
- le dit cardan a une mâchoire avant (7) préférentiellement horizontale et plutôt large et qui est traversée par l'axe (9) ; la dite mâchoire (7) est solidaire d'au moins un tube (8) cylindrique ou non et qui est télescopique (et préférentiellement réglable en longueur grâce à des trous en (11) pour un réglage court, en (19) pour un réglage mi-long et en (20) pour un réglage long) dans au moins un tube (de section analogue de préférence) du cadre (4) du vélo (1) ; au moins un moyen de liaison rapide (par exemple axe (11) et goupille bêta (18)) fixe le(s) tube(s) (8) dans le(s) tube(s) (4a), préférentiellement le(s) tube(s) (4a) sera(ont) suffisamment large(s) et aussi proche que possible de la roue arrière du vélo (1) afin de constituer également un garde boue ; avantageusement le(s) tube(s) (4a) pourra recevoir l'extrémité des tubes (12) pour constituer un porte bagage muni d'un moyen de fixation (13) instantané d'accessoires (panier (P), coffre (C), siège bébé (S)...) utilisables en toutes circonstances et notamment quand il y a un « vélo suiveur » (vélo mono roue dépourvu de fourche avant, mais pas de guidon et ne pouvant être utilisé de façon autonome) ou un vélo « suiveur » c'est-à-dire mis en « suiveur », en remorque. - le dit cardan a une mâchoire arrière (14) préférentiellement verticale et plutôt large en hauteur qui coopère avec le croisillon (6) grâce à deux vis épaulé (15) ; la dite mâchoire (14) est solidaire d'au moins un tube (16) cylindrique ou non et qui est télescopique (et préférentiellement réglable en longueur grâce à des trous en (17) pour un réglage court, en (21) pour un réglage mi-long et en (22) pour un réglage long) dans au moins un tube (de section analogue de préférence) du cadre (5) du vélo (2) ; au moins un moyen de liaison rapide (par exemple axe (17) et goupille (18) de type bêta) fixe le(s) tube(s) (16) dans le(s) tube(s) (5a), ainsi le dit système de remorquage (3) coopère en osmose avec un cadre ad hoc (5) d'un autre vélo (2) qui pourrait ainsi être mis en remorque facilement et rapidement ; le dit vélo (2) quand il est mis en remorque serait dépourvu de sa roue avant ou au moins celle-ci serait suffisamment relevée par le système de remorquage (3) pour ne pas toucher le sol.- said cardan has a front jaw (7) preferably horizontal and rather wide and which is crossed by the axis (9); said jaw (7) is secured to at least one tube (8) cylindrical or not and which is telescopic (and preferably adjustable in length through holes in (11) for a short adjustment, in (19) for adjustment mid-long and in (20) for a long adjustment) in at least one tube (preferably of similar section) of the frame (4) of the bicycle (1); at least one quick-connect means (for example axis (11) and pin (18)) fixes the tube (s) (8) in the tube (s) (4a), preferably the ) tube (s) (4a) shall be sufficiently wide and as close as possible to the rear wheel of the bicycle (1) to also constitute a mudguard; advantageously the (s) tube (s) (4a) can receive the end of the tubes (12) to form a luggage rack provided with an instant attachment means (13) accessories (basket (P), trunk (C) ), baby seat (S) ...) usable in all circumstances and especially when there is a "bike follower" (single-wheel bike without a front fork, but no handlebar and can not be used independently) or a bike "follower" that is to say put in "follower", in tow. - said cardan has a rear jaw (14) preferably vertical and rather wide in height which cooperates with the cross (6) with two stepped screws (15); said jaw (14) is integral with at least one tube (16) cylindrical or not and which is telescopic (and preferably adjustable in length through holes in (17) for a short adjustment, in (21) for adjustment mid-long and (22) for a long adjustment) in at least one tube (preferably of similar section) of the frame (5) of the bicycle (2); at least one quick-connect means (e.g. pin (17) and pin (18) of the beta type) secures the tube (s) (16) in the tube (s) (5a), thus the said towing system (3) cooperates in osmosis with an ad hoc frame (5) of another bicycle (2) which could thus be towed easily and quickly; said bike (2) when towed would be without its front wheel or at least it would be sufficiently raised by the towing system (3) to not touch the ground.
Le système de remorquage (3) est caractérisé en ce que le dit système de remorquage (3) soit scindable rapidement en deux parties (3a) et (3b) par le retrait pur et simple du moyen de liaison (9) :The towing system (3) is characterized in that said towing system (3) is rapidly split into two parts (3a) and (3b) by the pure and simple removal of the connecting means (9):
- la partie avant (3a) restant solidaire (grâce au moyen de liaison (H)) et aussi masquée que possible à l'extrémité arrière du cadre (4) du vélo (1), par introduction maximum du(des) tube(s) (8) dans le(s) tube(s) (4a).- the front part (3a) remaining secured (thanks to the connecting means (H)) and as hidden as possible at the rear end of the frame (4) of the bicycle (1), by maximum introduction of (the) tube (s) ) (8) in the tube (s) (4a).
- et la partie arrière (3b) restant solidaire (grâce au moyen de liaison (17)) et aussi masquée que possible à l'extrémité avant du cadre (5) du vélo (2), par introduction maximum du(des) tube(s) (16) dans le(s) tube(s) (5a).- and the rear part (3b) remaining secured (thanks to the connecting means (17)) and as hidden as possible at the front end of the frame (5) of the bicycle (2), by maximum insertion of the (of) tube ( s) (16) in the tube (s) (5a).
Le vélo (2) est caractérisé en ce que le système de remorquage (3) quand il est opérationnel en utilisation « vélo suiveur » permet de bloquer la direction du dit vélo (2) mis en « suiveur » et qui est donc remorqué ; préférentiellement et avantageusement le moyen de liaison (17) rapide qui pourrait être un axe (17) et sa goupille (18) sert aussi bien dans cette configuration à solidariser le système de remorquage (3b) au cadre (5), qu'a bloquer la direction (roues en ligne) du dit vélo (2) en remorque ; l'axe (18) traversant grâce à un trou spécifique la colonne de direction (5c) et le pivot de direction (5d) du dit vélo (2). Le vélo (1) est caractérisé en ce que le cadre (4) du dit vélo (1) soit au moins dans sa partie extrême en arrière de la selle préférentiellement constitué d'au moins deux tubes (4a), parallèles, tangents ou presque, préférentiellement symétriques en regard du plan vertical longitudinal et aussi préférentiellement de section identique afin de se confondre dans une vue en élévation latérale droite ou gauche ; l'extrémité arrière des dits tubes (4a) du cadre (4) étant préférentiellement débouchant et libres intérieurement pour permettre l'introduction et le coulissement en longueur des tubes, donc préférentiellement mâles (8), du système de remorquage (3) dans sa partie avant (3a).The bicycle (2) is characterized in that the towing system (3) when it is operational in use "bike follower" allows to block the direction of said bike (2) set "follower" and which is towed; preferentially and advantageously the quick connecting means (17) which could be an axis (17) and its pin (18) serves both in this configuration to secure the towing system (3b) to the frame (5), to block the steering (in-line wheels) of said bicycle (2) in tow; the axis (18) passing through a specific hole the steering column (5c) and the steering pivot (5d) of said bicycle (2). The bicycle (1) is characterized in that the frame (4) of said bicycle (1) is at least in its extreme rear part of the saddle preferably consisting of at least two tubes (4a), parallel, tangent or almost preferably symmetrical with respect to the longitudinal vertical plane and also preferentially of identical section in order to merge into a right or left side elevation view; the rear end of said tubes (4a) of the frame (4) being preferentially open and free internally to allow the introduction and the sliding in length of the tubes, therefore preferably male (8), of the towing system (3) in its front part (3a).
Selon une variante le vélo (1) est caractérisé en ce que le cadre (4) du dit vélo (1) est au moins dans sa partie (4a) extrême en arrière de la selle préférentiellement constitué d'un seul tube, dont la section (profil d'extrusion par exemple) en forme d'haricot par exemple, permet à la fois de satisfaire entre autre aux exigences de :According to a variant, the bicycle (1) is characterized in that the frame (4) of said bicycle (1) is at least in its part (4a) extreme rear of the saddle preferably consists of a single tube, whose section extrusion profile, for example, in the form of a bean for example, makes it possible at the same time to satisfy, among others, the requirements of:
- remorquage, (profil non circulaire anti-rotation indispensable dans le cas d'une remorque qui est un « vélo suiveur » mono roue ou un vélo ad hoc mis en « suiveur » avec sa roue avant surélevée ou retirée). - garde boue de roue arrière, (et éventuellement de roue avant si le(s) tube(s) (4a) se prolonge vers l'avant grâce à une « trajectoire » particulière à la fois double courbe en S passant par le boîtier de pédalier, brisée (ou à congé serré) , et pour finir sensiblement coaxial et tangent autant que possible de la roue avant (voir vélo femme (1) figure 8) en étant suffisamment large et aussi prêt que possible de la dite roue arrière pour empêcher les projections de salir le cycliste).- towing, (anti-rotation non-circular profile essential in the case of a trailer that is a "single wheel bike" or an ad hoc bike set "follower" with its front wheel raised or removed). - Rear wheel mudguard, (and possibly front wheel if the tube (s) (4a) is extended forward thanks to a special "trajectory" at the same time double S curve through the housing of crankset, broken (or leave tight), and finally substantially coaxial and tangent as much as possible of the front wheel (see bike woman (1) figure 8) being sufficiently wide and as ready as possible of said rear wheel to prevent projections of dirtying the cyclist).
- passage protégé (cloisons) pour des câbles électriques et/ou de frein et/ou de transmission divers et/ou de câble antivol... les extrémités arrières des dits tubes (4a) du cadre (4) étant préférentiellement débouchant et libres intérieurement pour permettre l'introduction des tubes donc préférentiellement mâles (8) du système de remorquage (3) dans sa partie avant (3a), les dits tubes (8) ayant une section (profil d'extrusion par exemple) cylindrique ou non, cohérente avec son tube (4a), homologue femelle du dit cadre (4).- Protected passage (partitions) for electrical cables and / or brake and / or various transmission and / or cable antitheft ... the rear ends of said tubes (4a) of the frame (4) being preferably open and free internally to allow the introduction of preferably male tubes (8) of the towing system (3) in its front portion (3a), said tubes (8) having a section (extrusion profile for example) cylindrical or not, consistent with its tube (4a), female counterpart of said frame (4).
Le cadre (5) du vélo (2) est caractérisé en ce que le dit cadre (5) soit préférentiellement constitué au moins dans sa partie extrême supérieure avant d'au moins deux tubes (5 a), parallèles, tangents ou presque, préférentiellement symétriques en regard du plan vertical longitudinal et aussi préférentiellement de section identique afin de se confondre dans une vue en élévation latérale droite ou gauche ; les extrémités avant des dits tubes (5a) du cadre (5) étant préférentiellement débouchant et libres intérieurement pour permettre l'introduction et le coulissement en longueur des tubes, donc préférentiellement mâles (16) du système de remorquage (3) dans sa partie arrière (3b) ; les dits tubes (5a) du cadre (5) passent de chaque coté de la colonne de direction (5c) du vélo (2) pour dépasser en avant et légèrement de préférence la dite colonne de direction (5c), les dits tubes (5a) du cadre (5) pourront s'écarter (après une distance minimum de manchonnage des tubes (16)) vers l'arrière afin d'enfourcher tangentiellement ou non le -8- tube de selle (5b) du dit cadre (5), les extrémités arrières des tubes (5a) sont solidaires directement ou non de l'axe de roue arrière du dit vélo (2).The frame (5) of the bicycle (2) is characterized in that the said frame (5) is preferably constituted at least in its upper extreme end before at least two tubes (5 a), parallel, tangent or almost, preferably symmetrical facing the vertical longitudinal plane and also preferably of identical section to merge into a right or left side elevation view; the front ends of said tubes (5a) of the frame (5) being preferably open and free internally to allow insertion and sliding in length of the tubes, therefore preferably male (16) of the towing system (3) in its rear part (3b); said tubes (5a) of the frame (5) pass on each side of the steering column (5c) of the bicycle (2) to protrude forward and slightly preferably said steering column (5c), said tubes (5a). ) of the frame (5) can deviate (after a minimum distance sleeving tubes (16)) to the rear to ride tangentially or not on -8- seat tube (5b) of said frame (5), the rear ends of the tubes (5a) are integral directly or not with the rear wheel axle of said bicycle (2).
Selon une variante non illustrée, le vélo (2) est caractérisé en ce qu'un enjoliveur vient boucher en tout ou partie et masquer en tout ou partie l'extrémité avant ouverte des tubes (5a) quand le système de remorquage (3) ou au moins sa partie (3b) est absent ; le dit enjoliveur pourra être retiré quand le système de remorquage (3) ou au moins sa partie (3b) est installé ; le dit enjoliveur pourra être aussi laissé en tout ou partie quand le système de remorquage (3) ou au moins sa partie (3b) est installé, ainsi l'enjoliveur peut servir de réducteur et/ou de guide manchon aux tubes (16). Le système de remorquage (30), quand il est fait pour une remorque à essieu(x), est caractérisé en ce que le moyen de liaison (26) peut être classiquement un gros ressort avec un noyau coaxial souple maintenu par des vis (25) et (28), ou pourrait être (dans l'esprit de ce qui a déjà été décrit pour le vélo (2) mis en « suiveur) un joint de cardan solidaire des manchons (24) et (27), mais dont au moins un des deux dits manchons (24) et/ou (27), ou une des deux extrémités du cardan (26) permet la rotation totale ou partielle sur lui-même du dit cardan (26) afin d'autoriser au vélo (1) de s'incliner dans les virages alors que la remorque (R) à essieu(x) reste droite (verticale).According to a variant not illustrated, the bicycle (2) is characterized in that a hubcap completely or partially plugs and completely or partially hide the open front end of the tubes (5a) when the towing system (3) or at least its part (3b) is absent; said hubcap may be removed when the towing system (3) or at least its portion (3b) is installed; said hubcap may also be left in whole or in part when the towing system (3) or at least its portion (3b) is installed, and the hubcap can serve as a reducer and / or sleeve guide to the tubes (16). The towing system (30), when it is made for an axle trailer (x), is characterized in that the connecting means (26) can be conventionally a large spring with a flexible coaxial core held by screws (25). ) and (28), or could be (in the spirit of what has already been described for the bicycle (2) put in "follower" a joint universal joint solidarity sleeves (24) and (27), but which at at least one of said two sleeves (24) and / or (27), or one of the two ends of the gimbal (26) allows total or partial rotation on itself of said gimbal (26) to allow the bicycle (1) ) to bow in turns while the axle trailer (R) remains upright (vertical).
Le cadre d'un vélo « tracteur » selon l'invention, le cadre d'un vélo « suiveur » selon l'invention et des systèmes de remorquage selon l'invention sont particulièrement destinés à des vélos urbains ou « balades » favorisant les sorties en famille dans un esprit de facilité, de simplicité et même de pédagogie. The frame of a "tractor" bicycle according to the invention, the frame of a "follower" bicycle according to the invention and towing systems according to the invention are particularly intended for urban bikes or "walks" favoring the outings with family in a spirit of ease, simplicity and even pedagogy.
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