Bicycle pannier mounting arrangement

US11933338B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Thule Sweden AB · SE

Inventors

• Jan Adler · Skillingaryd, SE
• David ARDMAR · Bankeryd, SE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 6, 2020
• Grant date: Mar 19, 2024
• Expiry date: Jun 10, 2042

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16B2/10
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a bicycle pannier mounting arrangement for mounting a bicycle pannier to a bicycle. The bicycle pannier mounting arrangement includes a locking device for locking the bicycle pannier to an element of the bicycle. The locking device includes a first hook member and a second hook member. The first hook member includes an inner seat surface configured to enclose a portion of the element of the bicycle. The second hook member is pivotally connected about a pivot axis by a pivotal connection with respect to the first hook member such that the second hook member can be pivoted between an open position and a retaining position. The second hook member includes a retaining portion for retaining the element of the bicycle and a lever arm portion connected to the retaining portion and extending beyond an outer peripheral surface of the first hook member.