DE10113202A1 - Rain protection for a cyclist is a transparent umbrella, mounted to the handlebars in a rapid-action mounting, and secured in a holder against theft when not in use - Google Patents

Abstract

The transparent umbrella (13) for a cyclist is held by a mounting (9) at the bicycle handlebars, with a rapid-action lock. When not in use, it is held in a mounting with a screw lock, against theft. The umbrella structure uses carbon fiber rods (14) and a carbon fiber tube (15). The transparent umbrella is of carbon fibers. On a storm gust, the umbrella collapses upwards.

Description

The invention relates to a device for attaching an umbrella on Bicycle, according to the preamble of claim 1.

The applicant is also the sole inventor.

To protect the cyclist from rain, waterproof rainwear is available The main disadvantage is that you sweat a lot in it.

There is also a plastic tarpaulin that can be opened from the luggage rack using Pipe rods stretch forward to the handlebar. The disadvantage is the minor Rain protection from the side and from the front in wind, or by the wind.

The object of the invention is to provide a simple device for attaching a to create a clear, large umbrella that is much better Rain protection guaranteed.

This task is solved by a transparent, oval screen made of flexible material (carbon fibers, see Fig. 4), as well as an umbrella holder (see Fig. 1 and 3), which is very easy to attach with a quick release, or with 2 screws the handlebar is attached (see Fig. 1 to 3).

When not in use, the umbrella is rolled up and is always carried on the bike with the help of a cylinder and a bracket (see Fig. 5); it is secured against theft by a padlock.

The main advantages of this rain cover are:

• 1. a.) In the event of sudden rain, you no longer need to put on rainwear (no more sweating!)
• 2. b.) The protection is installed in a few seconds,
• 3. c.) The umbrella can also be used without a bicycle,
• 4. d.) It is hardly sensitive to wind, since it is close to the pivot point of the front wheel is attached and so exerts no leverage on the handlebar.
• 5. e.) In the event of sudden gusts of wind, the umbrella folds up and therefore does not exercise Force more on the bike
• 6. f.) With a reflective edge, the screen is clearly visible in the dark,
• 7. g.) Through the use of carbon fibers, it is practical in normal use indestructible and therefore has a very long life.

Two embodiments of the invention are explained with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7, as well as the attachment of the screen on the handlebar of the bicycle.

Show it:

Fig. 1 the umbrella holder with quick release

Fig. 2 shows another version with a mounting bracket

Fig. 3, the attachment of the umbrella holder on the handlebar

Fig. 4 of the rain protection in function (clamped on the bicycle)

Fig. 5 the rain cover unused in the transport bracket

Fig. 6 umbrella holder cylinder

Fig. 7 bracket for the screen

The essential functions of rain protection are shown in FIGS. 1-7. When it starts to rain, the umbrella is pulled out of the transport bracket and acc. Fig. 1 clamped with the quick release on the handlebar.

With an execution acc. Fig. 2 it is simply placed on the permanently attached bracket and secured with a pin.

In the event of sudden gusts of wind, the umbrella folds up and offers no more attack surface.

After the rain is over, the umbrella is rolled up into the transport bracket inserted and secured with a padlock against theft.  

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

umbrella handle

2

Handle holder, example 1

3

Umbrella holder, example 1

4

Handle retaining screw

5

locking screw

6

mounting bracket

7

quick release

8th

cover

9

Handle holder, example 2

10

Handle retaining screw

11

Mounting bracket above

12

Mounting bracket below

13

Transparent screen

14

carbon fiber rods

15

Kohlefaserrohr

16

Reflective tape

17

Striker saver spring

18

In storm gusts, the umbrella flaps up

19

tip,

20

Hole for padlock (anti-theft device)

21

umbrella handle

22

umbrella holder

23

Front axle bracket

24

arch Castle

25

Bracket for umbrella holder

26

Hole for attachment to the front axle

27

Hole for umbrella tip

Claims (5)

1. Device for holding an umbrella on the handlebar of a bicycle, characterized in that the umbrella is attached to the fixed mount and secured with a screw. 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the umbrella with a quick release on Handlebar of the bike is attached. 3. device for transporting the umbrella when not in use, characterized in that a cylinder is attached to the handlebar through which the rolled-up screen is inserted. 4. Device for holding the tip of the screen when not in use, characterized in that the tip is inserted through a bracket, which is screwed to the front axle of the bike. 5. Rain protection, characterized in that it is made of carbon fibers and is transparent.