Luggage rack arrangement for bicycle - consists of flat plastics or light metal case located above wheel and attached by fastener unit comprising bracket with bars extending both sides of wheel

摘要

The arrangement (10) has a luggage container (14), which is formed as a stiff flat case. The case is located above the wheel (16) of the bicycle (12), and is connected to the cycle frame (18) via a fastener unit (20,22). The case has one opening, which may be locked. It is carried under a conventional luggage rack. The case is made of plastics or alloy, and is strong enough to carry the weight of a person. Further items of luggage etc. may be fastened to the top of the case, via a conventional spring-loaded clip, or via an elastic strap. The fastener unit consists of a bracket and two bars, which extend on both sides of a wheel, and are fastened near the axle. ADVANTAGE - Replaces conventional spring clip. Can be fastened easily and simply to frame to carry small items. Is cheap and easy to produce.