WO2012023092A1 - A bicycle kit - Google Patents
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- WO2012023092A1 WO2012023092A1 PCT/IB2011/053584 IB2011053584W WO2012023092A1 WO 2012023092 A1 WO2012023092 A1 WO 2012023092A1 IB 2011053584 W IB2011053584 W IB 2011053584W WO 2012023092 A1 WO2012023092 A1 WO 2012023092A1
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62H—CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES
- B62H7/00—Devices for learning to ride cycles, not otherwise provided for, e.g. assisting balance
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- the present invention relates to the field of bicycles, and more particularly, to a bicycle kit.
- One aspect of the invention provides a bicycle kit comprising: a front connector connectable to a handlebar of a bicycle; a rear axle connector comprising: two bases connectable to a rear axle of the bicycle, one base at each side of a rear wheel of the bicycle; a forked tube having two prongs, each connectable to one of the two bases, and a central tube; and a sheath connectable to the central tube, the sheath comprising an inner stopper, a handle connectable to the front connector and further connectable to the sheath by the inner stopper such as to protrude from the sheath with one of at least two exposed lengths, wherein, in operation, the front connector is connected to the handlebar and the rear axle connector is assembled and connected to the rear axle, and wherein, in operation, the handle is connected either to the front connector or to the rear axle connector according to a user selected action comprising at least one of: pulling the bicycle; pushing the bicycle; supporting the bicycle in curves; and balancing the bicycle.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a bicycle with a bicycle kit, according to some embodiments of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is a schematic illustration of the bicycle kit, according to some embodiments of the invention.
- Figure 3 is a schematic illustration of a longitudinal section through the rear axle connector, according to some embodiments of the invention.
- FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the rear axle connector, according to some embodiments of the invention.
- Figure 5 is a perspective view of the bases of the rear axle connector, according to some embodiments of the invention.
- Figure 6 is a perspective view of the bases of the rear axle connector connected to the bicycle rear axle, according to some embodiments of the invention;
- Figure 7 is a perspective view of the front connector connected to the handlebar, according to some embodiments of the invention.
- Figure 8 is a schematic illustration of a longitudinal section through the front connector, according to some embodiments of the invention.
- FIGS. 9A to 9E illustrate a stopper, according to some embodiments of the invention.
- the drawings together with the following detailed description make apparent to those skilled in the art how the invention may be embodied in practice.
- FIG 1 is a schematic illustration of a bicycle 90 with a bicycle kit 100, according to some embodiments of the invention.
- Bicycle kit 100 comprises a front connector 110, a rear axle connector 120, and a handle 130.
- Figure 3 is a schematic illustration of a longitudinal section through rear axle connector 120, according to some embodiments of the invention;
- Figure 4 is a perspective view of rear axle connector 120, according to some embodiments of the invention;
- Figure 5 is a perspective view of bases 122 of rear axle connector 120, according to some embodiments of the invention;
- Figure 6 is a perspective view of bases 122 of rear axle connector 120 connected to bicycle rear axle 92, according to some embodiments of the invention.
- Rear axle connector 120 is operably connectable to a rear axle 92 of bicycle 90, and comprises: two bases 122, and a forked tube 125 with a sheath 128.
- Two bases 122 are operably connectable to rear axle 92, one base 122 at each side of the rear wheel 93.
- Forked tube 125 has two prongs 124, each operably connectable to one of two bases 122 by stoppers 123, and a central tube 126 connecting prongs 124.
- Sheath 128 is operably connectable to or part of central tube 126, and comprises an inner stopper 129.
- Two bases 122 may be further arranged to allow attachment to bicycle 90 of another bicycle or of a bicycle trailer.
- Figure 7 is a perspective view of front connector 110 connected to handlebar 94, according to some embodiments of the invention.
- Figure 8 is a schematic illustration of a longitudinal section through front connector 110, according to some embodiments of the invention.
- Front connector 110 is operably connectable to a front tube 91 of bicycle 90, for example connectable to the head tube or connectable to the handlebar tube. Front connector 110 may be operably connectable to handlebar 94. Handle 130 is operably connectable to front connector 110, e.g., via a stopper 113, and also operably connectable to sheath 128 of rear axle connector 120 by inner stopper 129 such as to protrude from sheath 128 with one of at least two exposed lengths.
- Handle 130 may be connected either to front connector 110 or to rear axle connector 120 according to a user selected action such as pulling the bicycle; pushing the bicycle; supporting the bicycle in curves; or balancing the bicycle. A user may change the attachment place of handle 130 when changing an action.
- Bicycle kit 100 may be used to help a child learning to ride bicycle 90 (with or without training wheels) balance, take a curve, ride uphill or downhill, and to carry bicycle 90 back home. Furthermore, the use of handle 130 and its adjustability allow a parent to support the child in a comfortable posture, without having to lean or crouch.
- FIGS 9A to 9E illustrate a stopper 140, according to some embodiments of the invention.
- Stopper 140 may represent any of stoppers 113, 129, 123.
- Stopper 140 may comprise a button 142 to be pushed by the user, and a knob 144 connected together with button 142 onto an elastic stripe 146 (e.g., a metal stripe) that is fixated on a side of sheath 128 (e.g., by rivet 147) such that pushing button 142 moves knob 144 with it.
- Knob 144 and button 142 are arranged to fit respectively into holes 148 and 149 in the connected part, and fixates the connected parts upon their insertion to holes 148, 149.
- Button 142 and knob 144 fit into holes 148 and 149 and extend out of sheath 128 through the holes.
- Elastic stripe 146 assures that knob 144 stays within hole 148 until button 142 is pushed again.
- Handle 130 may have a slit 131 with several pairs of holes 148, 149 allowing the adjustment of the length of the exposed part of handle 130.
- Elastic stripe 146 may be inserted through slit 131 such as to allow fixating stopper 140 (as stopper 129) and different pairs of holes 148, 149 along handle 130.
- Stopper 140 may comprise a button pushing a spring (not shown) to connect or disconnect parts of the kit. Any other type of stopper may be used to implement the invention.
- Stoppers 113, 129, 123 may be constructed as illustrated stopper 140. Stopper 113 connects handle 130 to front connector 110; stopper 123 connects prongs 124 to bases 122; and stopper 129 connects handle 130 to sheath 128. Handle 130 may have several holes allowing connecting handle 130 to sheath 128 at different positions, fitting to different heights of bicycle 90 and of the user, or relating to other operable lengths of handle 130 when connected to either rear axle connector or front connector 110.
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Abstract
A bicycle kit having a front connector to the handlebar, a rear axle connector and a handle connectable to the front connector and to the rear axle connector. The handle may be used either to pull the bicycle when connected to the front connector, or to push and support the bicycle when connected to the rear axle connector. The bicycle kit may be used to help a child learning to ride a bicycle (with or without training wheels) balance, take a curve, ride uphill or downhill, and to carry bicycle back home. The connection of the handle is adjustable to allow the parent support the child in a comfortable posture, without having to lean or crouch. The rear axle connector includes bases that may be used to connect a trailer to the bicycle.
Description
A BICYCLE KIT
BACKGROUND
1. TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to the field of bicycles, and more particularly, to a bicycle kit.
2. DISCUSSION OF RELATED ART
The common use of bicycles poses various problems related to handling them. In particular, supporting a child learning to ride the bicycle is tedious due to the height differences between the child riding the bicycles and the supporting parent.
BRIEF SUMMARY
One aspect of the invention provides a bicycle kit comprising: a front connector connectable to a handlebar of a bicycle; a rear axle connector comprising: two bases connectable to a rear axle of the bicycle, one base at each side of a rear wheel of the bicycle; a forked tube having two prongs, each connectable to one of the two bases, and a central tube; and a sheath connectable to the central tube, the sheath comprising an inner stopper, a handle connectable to the front connector and further connectable to the sheath by the inner stopper such as to protrude from the sheath with one of at least two exposed lengths, wherein, in operation, the front connector is connected to the handlebar and the rear axle connector is assembled and connected to the rear axle, and wherein, in
operation, the handle is connected either to the front connector or to the rear axle connector according to a user selected action comprising at least one of: pulling the bicycle; pushing the bicycle; supporting the bicycle in curves; and balancing the bicycle. These, additional, and/or other aspects and/or advantages of the present invention are: set forth in the detailed description which follows; possibly inferable from the detailed description; and/or learnable by practice of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
For a better understanding of embodiments of the invention and to show how the same may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, purely by way of example, to the accompanying drawings in which like numerals designate corresponding elements or sections throughout.
In the accompanying drawings:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a bicycle with a bicycle kit, according to some embodiments of the invention;
Figure 2 is a schematic illustration of the bicycle kit, according to some embodiments of the invention;
Figure 3 is a schematic illustration of a longitudinal section through the rear axle connector, according to some embodiments of the invention;
Figure 4 is a perspective view of the rear axle connector, according to some embodiments of the invention;
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the bases of the rear axle connector, according to some embodiments of the invention;
Figure 6 is a perspective view of the bases of the rear axle connector connected to the bicycle rear axle, according to some embodiments of the invention;
Figure 7 is a perspective view of the front connector connected to the handlebar, according to some embodiments of the invention;
Figure 8 is a schematic illustration of a longitudinal section through the front connector, according to some embodiments of the invention; and
Figures 9A to 9E illustrate a stopper, according to some embodiments of the invention. The drawings together with the following detailed description make apparent to those skilled in the art how the invention may be embodied in practice.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is applicable to other embodiments or of being practiced or carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of a bicycle 90 with a bicycle kit 100, according to some embodiments of the invention. Figure 2 is a schematic illustration of bicycle kit 100, according to some embodiments of the invention. Bicycle kit 100 comprises a front connector 110, a rear axle connector 120, and a handle 130.
Figure 3 is a schematic illustration of a longitudinal section through rear axle connector 120, according to some embodiments of the invention; Figure 4 is a perspective view of rear axle connector 120, according to some embodiments of the invention; Figure 5 is a perspective view of bases 122 of rear axle connector 120, according to some embodiments of the invention; and Figure 6 is a perspective view of bases 122 of rear axle connector 120 connected to bicycle rear axle 92, according to some embodiments of the invention.
Rear axle connector 120 is operably connectable to a rear axle 92 of bicycle 90, and comprises: two bases 122, and a forked tube 125 with a sheath 128. Two bases 122 are operably connectable to rear axle 92, one base 122 at each side of the rear wheel 93. Forked tube 125 has two prongs 124, each operably connectable to one of two bases 122 by stoppers 123, and a central tube 126 connecting prongs 124. Sheath 128 is operably connectable to or part of central tube 126, and comprises an inner stopper 129.
Two bases 122 may be further arranged to allow attachment to bicycle 90 of another bicycle or of a bicycle trailer.
Figure 7 is a perspective view of front connector 110 connected to handlebar 94, according to some embodiments of the invention; and Figure 8 is a schematic illustration of a longitudinal section through front connector 110, according to some embodiments of the invention.
Front connector 110 is operably connectable to a front tube 91 of bicycle 90, for example connectable to the head tube or connectable to the handlebar tube. Front connector 110 may be operably connectable to handlebar 94.
Handle 130 is operably connectable to front connector 110, e.g., via a stopper 113, and also operably connectable to sheath 128 of rear axle connector 120 by inner stopper 129 such as to protrude from sheath 128 with one of at least two exposed lengths.
Handle 130 may be connected either to front connector 110 or to rear axle connector 120 according to a user selected action such as pulling the bicycle; pushing the bicycle; supporting the bicycle in curves; or balancing the bicycle. A user may change the attachment place of handle 130 when changing an action.
Bicycle kit 100 may be used to help a child learning to ride bicycle 90 (with or without training wheels) balance, take a curve, ride uphill or downhill, and to carry bicycle 90 back home. Furthermore, the use of handle 130 and its adjustability allow a parent to support the child in a comfortable posture, without having to lean or crouch.
Figures 9A to 9E illustrate a stopper 140, according to some embodiments of the invention. Stopper 140 may represent any of stoppers 113, 129, 123. Stopper 140 may comprise a button 142 to be pushed by the user, and a knob 144 connected together with button 142 onto an elastic stripe 146 (e.g., a metal stripe) that is fixated on a side of sheath 128 (e.g., by rivet 147) such that pushing button 142 moves knob 144 with it. Knob 144 and button 142 are arranged to fit respectively into holes 148 and 149 in the connected part, and fixates the connected parts upon their insertion to holes 148, 149. Button 142 and knob 144 fit into holes 148 and 149 and extend out of sheath 128 through the holes. Elastic stripe 146 assures that knob 144 stays within hole 148 until button 142 is pushed again. Handle 130 may have a slit 131 with several pairs of holes 148, 149 allowing the adjustment of the length of the exposed part of handle 130. Elastic stripe 146 may be inserted through slit 131 such as to allow fixating stopper 140 (as stopper 129)
and different pairs of holes 148, 149 along handle 130. Other connections in the kit may be operated and adjusted in a similar manner. Stopper 140 may comprise a button pushing a spring (not shown) to connect or disconnect parts of the kit. Any other type of stopper may be used to implement the invention.
Stoppers 113, 129, 123 may be constructed as illustrated stopper 140. Stopper 113 connects handle 130 to front connector 110; stopper 123 connects prongs 124 to bases 122; and stopper 129 connects handle 130 to sheath 128. Handle 130 may have several holes allowing connecting handle 130 to sheath 128 at different positions, fitting to different heights of bicycle 90 and of the user, or relating to other operable lengths of handle 130 when connected to either rear axle connector or front connector 110.
In the above description, an embodiment is an example or implementation of the invention. The various appearances of "one embodiment", "an embodiment" or "some embodiments" do not necessarily all refer to the same embodiments.
Although the invention may be described herein in the context of separate embodiments for clarity, the invention may also be implemented in a single embodiment.
Furthermore, it is to be understood that the invention can be carried out or practiced in various ways and that the invention can be implemented in embodiments other than the ones outlined in the description above.
The invention is not limited to those diagrams or to the corresponding descriptions. Meanings of technical and scientific terms used herein are to be commonly understood as by one of ordinary skill in the art to which the invention belongs, unless otherwise defined.
While the invention has been described with respect to a limited number of embodiments, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of the invention, but rather as exemplifications of some of the preferred embodiments. Other possible variations, modifications, and applications are also within the scope of the invention.
Claims
1. A bicycle kit comprising:
a front connector connectable to a handlebar of a bicycle;
a rear axle connector comprising:
two bases connectable to a rear axle of the bicycle, one base at each side of a rear wheel of the bicycle;
a forked tube having two prongs, each connectable to one of the two bases, and a central tube; and
a sheath connectable to the central tube, the sheath comprising an inner stopper,
a handle connectable to the front connector and further connectable to the sheath by the inner stopper such as to protrude from the sheath with one of at least two exposed lengths,
wherein, in operation, the front connector is connected to the handlebar and the rear axle connector is assembled and connected to the rear axle, and
wherein, in operation, the handle is connected either to the front connector or to the rear axle connector according to a user selected action comprising at least one of: pulling the bicycle; pushing the bicycle; supporting the bicycle in curves; and balancing the bicycle.
2. The bicycle kit of claim 1, wherein the two bases are further arranged to allow attachment to the bicycle of another bicycle or of a bicycle trailer.
3. The bicycle kit of claim 1, wherein the inner stopper comprises a button to be pushed by the user, and a knob connected together with the button onto an elastic stripe that is fixated on a side of the sheath to move the knob upon pushing the button, wherein the sheath comprises holes into which the button and the knob fit and through which the button and the knob extend out of the sheath, and wherein the handle comprises corresponding holes.
4. The bicycle kit of claim 1 , wherein the handle is connectable to the front connector by an inner stopper.
5. The bicycle kit of claim 4, wherein the inner stopper of the front connector comprises a button to be pushed by the user, and a knob connected together with the button onto an elastic stripe that is fixated on a side of the sheath to move the knob upon pushing the button, wherein the front connector comprises holes into which the button and the knob fit and through which the button and the knob extend out of the front connector, and wherein the handle comprises corresponding holes.
6. The bicycle kit of claim 3 or 5, wherein the handle comprises at least two sets of holes, corresponding to at least two operable lengths of the handle when connected to either the rear axle connector or the front connector.
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