LUGGAGE CARRIER

• US 20170320530A1
• Filed: 05/02/2017
• Published: 11/09/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 05/03/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Atranvelo AB
• Original Assignee: Atranvelo AB
• Inventors: Lindn, Krister, Pettersson, Roger, Pentus, Ulf
• Granted Patent: US 10,450,025 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 1/00 Saddles or other seats for cycles; Arrangement thereof; Component parts
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 7/02 characterised by the arrangement thereof on cycles
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 7/04 arranged above or behind the rear wheel
• CPC Class Codes: B62J 7/08 Equipment for securing luggage on carriers

Abstract

There is provided an adapter for attaching an object to a luggage carrier. The adapter comprises a hook shaped portion engageable with a first attachment member of the luggage carrier, a latch configured to engage with a second attachment member of the luggage carrier and a release portion configured to release the latch from the second attachment member.

Claims

1. An adapter for attaching an object to a luggage carrier comprising a first attachment member and a second attachment member, wherein the adapter comprises:

a hook shaped portion configured to engage with the first attachment member of the luggage carrier;

a latch configured to engage with the second attachment member of the luggage carrier; and

a release portion configured to release the latch from the second attachment member.

2. The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the hook shaped portion is provided in a first end portion of the adapter and wherein the latch is provided in a second end portion of the adapter.

3. The adapter according to claim 1, further comprising at least one counter-hold configured to secure the adapter to the luggage carrier by interacting with the latch.

4. The adapter according to claim 1, further comprising a surface directed in the opposite direction of the counter-hold and configured as an opposite directed counter hold.

5. The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the distance between the first end portion and second end portion is adapted to correspond to the distance between the first attachment member and the second attachment member, such that the first and second end portions fit between the first and second attachment members.

6. The adapter according to claim 1, wherein the latch is spring loaded.

7. A luggage carrier for a bicycle, wherein the luggage carrier comprises a frame, a number of struts for attachment to the bicycle, a first attachment member and a second attachment member, wherein the attachment members are configured for attachment of an adapter according to claim 1.

8. The luggage carrier according to claim 7, wherein at least one of the attachment members has a shape corresponding to the shape of the hook shaped portion of the adapter.

12. A kit for forming a carrier system comprising the luggage carrier of claim 7 and an adapter connectable to the luggage carrier:

the adapter comprising a hook shaped portion configured to engage with the first attachment member of the luggage carrier;

a latch configured to engage with the second attachment member of the luggage carrier; and

a release portion configured to release the latch from the second attachment member.

13. A kit for forming a carrier system comprising a luggage carrier and the adapter of claim 1 which is connectable to the luggage carrier:

said luggage carrier comprising a frame, a number of struts for attachment to the bicycle, a first attachment member and a second attachment member;

wherein the attachment members are configured for attachment of the adapter.

14. A load carrying object attached to the adapter of claim 1, and connectable to a luggage carrier by means of the adapter, wherein the adapter is attached to the load carrying object by one of the methods:

bolting, riveting, sewing, gluing or one piece molding;

said luggage carrier comprising a frame, a number of struts for attachment to the bicycle, a first attachment member and a second attachment member;

wherein the attachment members are configured for attachment of the adapter.

15. A load carrying object attached to an adapter, and connectable to the luggage carrier of claim 7 by means of the adapter, wherein the adapter is attached to the load carrying object by one of the methods:

bolting, riveting, sewing, gluing or one piece molding;

the adapter comprising a hook shaped portion configured to engage with the first attachment member of the luggage carrier;

a latch configured to engage with the second attachment member of the luggage carrier; and

a release portion configured to release the latch from the second attachment member.

9. A method for installing an adapter for attaching an object to a luggage carrier, the luggage carrier comprising a first attachment member and a second attachment member, wherein the adapter comprises a hook shaped portion, a latch, and a release portion;

the method comprising the steps of;

(i) inserting the hook shaped portion below at least a part of the first attachment member;

(ii) pivoting an opposite portion of the adapter downwardly around a center of rotation defined by the hook shaped portion and the first attachment member; and

(iii) pushing the adapter further downwardly such that the latch engages with the second attachment member.

10. The method according to claim 9, wherein the adapter comprises

a hook shaped portion configured to engage with the first attachment member of the luggage carrier;

a latch configured to engage with the second attachment member of the luggage carrier; and

a release portion configured to release the latch from the second attachment member.

11. The method according to claim 9, wherein the luggage carrier comprises a frame, a number of struts for attachment to the bicycle, a first attachment member and a second attachment member, wherein the attachment members are configured for attachment of said adapter.