DE8128734U1 - SURFBOARD CARRIERS - Google Patents

Description

Siebert · Grättinger & ΟυυΚΠΟΓΠΙ Approved representatives previously

European Patent Office European Patent Attorneys

Patent Attorneys 8130 Stamberg (Munich)

P.O. Box 1649 Almeidaweg 35

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Ά. RUSCnei phone 08151/4115 -16640

Landsberg

8900 Augsburg

KurtSiebert, Dipl.-Ing. P.O. Box 101771

Günter Grättinger, Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 17/111

Dipl.-Ing., Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Patent attorney Bockhorni

Josef Bockhorni. Dipl.-Ing. Telephone 08 21/3 54 24

Please written application to: _ .__. I »

To be addressed to: B 180/1 &

Surfboard rack

The invention relates to a surfboard carrier for transporting a surfboard with a two-wheeled vehicle, in particular Bicycle, from a substantially near a lake or the like. location to the lakeshore.

In particular because of the increasing popularity of surfing, it is becoming increasingly difficult to get that from its dimensions rather bulky surfboard, consisting of the so-called board, mast, boom and Transporting the sword to the lakeshore because there is usually no parking in the immediate vicinity of the lakeshore are available or the access roads to the lake shore blocked by parked vehicles or the access routes for other reasons with a motor vehicle not are passable. If then the motor vehicle, with to which the surfboard has been transported to the lake is parked at a nearby location on the lake, it is extremely expensive to transport the surfboard in the immediate area of the shore, especially the Transport cannot be carried out at once,

rather, as a rule, the board must be towed to the bank area independently of the mast and boom.

To remedy this situation, it has already been suggested to transport the surfboard to the shore to use separate hangers on which the surfboard can be placed and pushed to the shore. This requires however, a special construction of a hanger, which is also complex and available Significantly reduces space in the motor vehicle.

The object of the invention is here by a surfboard carrier To create a remedy which is easy to handle and transport and a good transport option for a surfboard to be brought up to the shore area. The carrier to be created should thereby be light and simple.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features specified in claim 1, with expedient refinements are specified in the subclaims.

According to the invention, the object is achieved in that no separate trailer is used or developed, but a carrier is created which can be easily attached to a bicycle, so that a bicycle in an extremely quick and simple manner to an appropriate carrying device or transport device for a surfboard consisting of a board, mast, boom and sword. Mostly there is a bicycle is available, only the carrier itself, consisting of two support arms, needs to be taken along with the surfboard which, however, requires little storage space in the vehicle. After the provided with appropriate hooks Support arms are hung on the one hand on the handlebars and on the other hand in the area of the saddle on the bike, needs only the board can and can be inserted into the corresponding support sections together with the mast and boom

then the surfboard can easily be pushed into the bank area by bike.

Appropriately, fastening straps or chains are provided on the support arms in order to secure the anchoring to ensure individual parts of the surfboard on the carrier. If the fastening straps or chains have a appropriate lock are provided, the carrier can even be designed to be theft-proof. Through the various Adjustment options on the support arm or spacer is a good adaptation to different bicycles possible. The transport is expediently facilitated by the fact that at least one of the suspension hooks articulated and a spacer is provided.

An exemplary embodiment of the invention is described below with reference to the drawing. Show in it

Fig. 1 is a schematic view of the carrier according to the invention in its position of use,

Fig. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a support arm according to the invention and

FIG. 3 shows the detail (A) from FIG. 2 in an enlarged illustration.

According to FIG. 1, the carrier, generally identified by the reference number 1, is in its position of use shown on a bicycle. As can be readily seen from FIG. 1, which is schematized to simplify the illustration is, the carrier 1 is used to transport a surfboard consisting of the board itself, a mast, a Boom and at least one sword.

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The carrier 1 is essentially composed of two support arms 2 and 3, each of which is at its upper End with a hook 4 and 5 are provided. Appropriately, these hooks are as follows will be described in more detail, formed in one piece with the support arms 2, 3. Furthermore, the support arms 2 and 3 each have a substantially U-shaped support section 6 and 7 at their lower end. Finally points each support arm 2, 3 expediently a fastening belt 8 or a chain, through which the in the support sections 6, 7 recorded surfboard firmly on the carrier 1 can be anchored. The support arm 7 suspended on the handlebars of the bicycle with a chain and the is preferred The rear support arm is provided with a belt made of rubber or plastic tape and can be hung on a latching hook 20. As can be seen from FIG. 2, at least the front support arm 3 has a spacer above the support section 7 9, which is in the position of use on a bicycle fixed Part, such as the fork of the bicycle, rests. As a result, the support arm 3 is at a distance from the bicycle held so that steering of the bicycle guaranteed or the steering of the bicycle is not significantly through the The arm suspended on the handlebar is impaired.

Appropriately, the spacer 9 is on his front end formed with a fork 'IO. This is in connection with the below described displaceable arrangement of the spacer 9 on the support arm a very good adaptation of the support arm to different Bicycles allows, so that one and the same carrier 1 used for different bicycles can be. As can be seen from Fig. 2, the spacer 9 is attached to the support arm 3 via a sliding sleeve 11, the corresponding position of the spacer 9 over the height of the support arm 3 by a the socket 11 arranged and only shown schematically locking screw 12 is adjustable. At a

Another embodiment is instead of the sliding sleeve 1 1 a screw bolt 12 is provided, which in corresponding screw openings 13 (in Fig. 2 of completeness half shown schematically) are screwed. These screw openings 13 are spaced one above the other arranged so that an adjustment of the spacer 9 along the support arm is possible in stages.

Furthermore, as can also be seen from FIG. 2, the support arms 2, 3 are provided with support cushions 14 and 15, which are conveniently made of rubber or a pliable plastic material.

In the illustrated embodiment, the hook of the rear bracket 2 extends substantially in the same plane of the support section 6, whereas the hook 5 of the front support arm 3 is essentially extends in a plane which is angled and expediently at right angles to that through the support section 7 level runs, which makes it easier to hang the support arm on the handlebars of the bicycle. Of course, for other applications, the hook 5 can also be in the same plane as the support section 7 be arranged. Finally, the suspension hook 5 in particular is connected to the support arm 3 by a swivel joint 15 connected, which is expediently formed by a section made of elastically resilient plastic is. This makes it possible for the suspension hook 5 to move relative to the remaining section of the support arm 3 can pivot according to the steering movement of the bicycle, so that the transport of the surfboard still is facilitated. The pivoting movement is indicated schematically by arrow F in FIG.

Finally, the support arm 3 is expediently composed of two tubes 16 and 17, which are telescopic are plugged into one another and screwed together by a screw bolt 18. One of the pipes is with

an elongated hole 19 is provided. This makes it possible overall to adapt the height of the support arm to the specific application, i.e. to reduce or increase it.

The support arms can be made of metal or plastic. If plastic is used for the support arms is, the support arms 2 and 3 are expediently formed from plastic strips in the area of the support sections 6 and 7 are stiffened by correspondingly U-shaped metal strips.

Overall, this creates a lightweight, yet robust carrier that fits into each The bike can be hung up immediately, so that a surfboard can easily be used over long distances with the bike can be transported. Finally, to improve the hold for the mast or boom, it is useful to if the support arm still has push-in tabs 19 made of plastic or rubber are arranged, as can be seen for the support arm 3 from FIG.

Claims (15)

Siebert · Grättinger & BOCkhOrni Authorized representative before the European Patent Office European Patent Attorneys Patentanwälte 8130 Stamberg (Munich) P.O. Box 1649 Almeiclaweg 35 Patentanwalt Grättinger A. KUSChel Telephone 08151 / 4115-16640 T = r, ^^ U ^ »- ^ Telegram: Starpat Stamberg LandSberg Telex: 52B422stard 8900 Augsburg Kurt Siebert, DIpl.-Ing. P.O. Box 101771 Günter Grättinger, Konrad-Adenauer-Allee 17/111 Dipl.-Ing., Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing. Patent attorney Bockhorn! Josef Bockhorni, Dipl.-Ing. Telephone 08 21/3 54 24 Please send a letter to: _ -_ ",. To be addressed to: B 180/1 Claims: 1. Surfboard carrier for transporting a surfboard with a two-wheeler, especially a bicycle, by a ^ r im essentially near a lake or the like. location to the lakeshore, characterized in that the Support (1) comprises two support arms (2, 3), each of which is formed with a hook (4, 5) at its upper end are and each have a U-shaped support section (6, 7) at their lower end. 2. Carrier according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the support arms has a fastening strap (8) or has a fastening chain for the surfboard. 3. Carrier according to claim 2, characterized in that the belt (8) optionally on the support section (6, 7) or on upper end of the support arm attached to a bracket and a latching hook on the upper end of the support arm or on the support section (6, 7) can be suspended. 4. Carrier according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that at least one of the support arms (3) Above the U-shaped support section (7) a spacer (9) is arranged, which is essentially perpendicular protrudes from the support arm. > · · Ti "β β β« · • · · did · a. II · I · a ä a 5. Carrier according to claim 4, characterized in that the spacer (9) at its front end as a fork (10) is formed. 6. Carrier according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the spacer (9) by means of a with a Locking screw (12) provided sliding sleeve (11) is arranged on the support arm. 7. Carrier according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that the spacer (9) by a screw bolt (12) is attached to the support arm and on the support arm corresponding screw openings arranged one above the other at a distance (13) are provided. 8. Carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on one of the support arms (3) the suspension hook (5) extends in a plane which is angled to the one through the U-shaped support section (7) formed plane runs. 9. Carrier according to claim 8, characterized in that the hook (5) in one to the plane of the support section (7) perpendicular plane is arranged. 10. Carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the suspension hook (5) is connected to the support arm (3) by a swivel joint (15). 11. Carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier (1) made of metal or Plastic is made. 12. Carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized characterized in that the support arms (2, 3) strips are molded from plastic, which are attached to the U-shaped support sections are stiffened by metal strips. (I (Il 13. Carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each support arm (2, 3) is made of telescopically nested and screwed together Pipes (16, 17) is composed, one of which (16) is provided with an elongated hole (19). 14. Carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an insertion tab (19) is provided on at least one of the support arms (2, 3) is. 15. Carrier according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support arms (2, 2) are provided with support pads (14) made of rubber or flexible plastic.