Abstract: A vehicle-to-vehicle connector assembly including a first wheel stand and a second wheel stand. Each of the first wheel stand and the second wheel stand includes a wheel hub attachment, a holder, and a bracket. A first end of the bracket is attached to a perimeter of the wheel hub attachment and the holder is attached to a second end of the bracket. The holder includes a tubular channel with angled internal walls. The holder of the first wheel stand is perpendicular to a second leg of the first wheel stand, and the holder of the second wheel stand is perpendicular to a second leg of the second wheel stand. A rod member is slidably inserted in the tubular channel of the first wheel stand and the tubular channel of the second wheel stand.

Abstract: A bicycle rack with a wheel fixing means for fixing a wheel of a bicycle. The wheel fixing means comprises a receiving space for receiving the wheel in a clamping manner. The width of the receiving space can be varied to receive different wheel widths. Further, a single bicycle rack with only one such bicycle rack is provided. Moreover, a bicycle rack system with at least two such bicycle racks is provided which are connected with each other.

Abstract: A method and a vehicle-to-vehicle connector assembly including a first wheel stand and a second wheel stand are provided. Each of the first wheel stand and the second wheel stand comprises a wheel hub attachment, a holder, and a bracket comprising a first end and a second end. The first end of the bracket is attached to a perimeter of the wheel hub attachment and the holder is attached to the second end of the bracket. The holder includes a tubular channel with angled internal walls. The holder of the first wheel stand is perpendicular to a second leg of the first wheel stand, and the holder of the second wheel stand is perpendicular to a second leg of the second wheel stand. A rod member is slidably inserted in the tubular channel of the first wheel stand and the tubular channel of the second wheel stand.

Abstract: A modular data center support rack system and installation method whereby system includes a plurality of modular support racks formed from bracket-like rack members that support data center electrical power components, and a transportable fixture that detachably holds the rack members into an assembly position. The transportable fixture remains detachably connected to the assembled modular support rack during the transportation thereof to an installation location to reinforce the modular support rack. Each modular support rack includes an arrangement of data center electrical power supply components that are registrable with and connectable the data center electrical power supply components on another of the modular support racks. In the installation method, the modular support racks are serially interconnected into an appropriate electrical supply configuration for a row of servers located beneath the row of modular support racks.

Abstract: A support fixture for a wind turbine blade that enables rotation of the blade about its longitudinal axis, and which includes a conformal insert. A selectively deployable stacking frame portion is provided. The support fixture is interchangeably useful for rail, ocean, barge, and truck transportation modes, as well as for static storage.

Abstract: An erecting device for a bicycle contains at least one mounting, at least one groove, and at least one rotatable connection portion. Two rotatable connection portions are parallelly arranged on each of two ends of the at least one groove, and each of the two rotatable connection portions is rotatably connected with each of multiple dampers. Each clamper has a coupling portion for mating with each rotatable connection portion, a fixing shaft is connected with each rotatable connection portion and the coupling portion, and the fixing shaft is inserted through a resilient element. The resilient element has two first returning segments, each damper has an arcuate face parallel to each rotatable connection portion, and each damper has a receiving portion formed on the arcuate face beside each of two sides of each groove.

Abstract: An adjustable dish caddy comprising a plurality of partitions that are removably coupled to a base. The relative position of each partition within the caddy is adjusted by the user rotating a cam lever disposed in the top portion of each partition. Rotating the cam lever in turn pushes a cam shaft downwards through the partition which moves a spacer away from and off of the bottom surface of the base. With the spacer moved off of the bottom surface of the base, the user then moves or slides the partition to a new desired position along a pathway it is disposed in. The cam lever is then rotated back downward against the partition which reestablishes contact between the base and the partition, thereby locking the partition into its new position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support for electronic device, which comprises an accommodating member. The accommodating member includes three accommodating space. A first support plate, a second support plate and a third support plate are deposed in three accommodating space. A second foldable part is disposed between the second support plate and a third support plate. In addition, the third support plate and the first support plate are disposed symmetrically on both sides of the second support plate. The fixing member is disposed on a first edge of the first support plate, a second edge of the second support plate, and a third edge of the third support plate. The fixing member connects and fixes each pair of said first edge, said second edge, and said third edge. Then the support for electronic device forms a stereoscopic shape.

Abstract: A rack apparatus for tire rings includes a base having a rigid frame coupled thereto. The base includes a plurality of spaced apart members configured to receive manipulating components of a material handling device for transportation to a desired location. The frame is coupled to the base and includes a plurality of receiving members configured to removably receive at least one tire ring thereon.

Abstract: A panel assembly includes an outer member and an inner member, which overlap each other and jointly have an edge that includes a distal end portion of the outer member and a distal end portion projecting from an end of the inner member. The distal end portions are fastened together by sheet metal seaming. Boundary regions of the inner member between the distal end portion, which is seamed, and the end, which is not seamed, have respective clearances defined in the end, and which are spaced away from a seaming range in which the distal end portions are seamed.

Abstract: A rack apparatus for tire rings includes a base having a rigid frame coupled thereto. The base includes a plurality of spaced apart members configured to receive manipulating components of a material handling device for transportation to a desired location. The frame is coupled to the base and includes a plurality of receiving members configured to removably receive at least one tire ring thereon.

Abstract: A server rack according to the present invention mounts a plurality of servers. The server rack includes a plurality of central power supply units, each of which arranged between the plurality of servers with regular intervals, each of the plurality of central power supply units supplying electric power to one or more of the servers; and a direct-current power supply cable that connects the server and the central power supply unit. The direct-current power supply cable connects each of the servers and the central power supply units within a range of a predetermined distance.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods involve a motorcycle stand for adjustably securing a motorcycle, such as for storing or transporting a motorcycle in an immobilized, upright position. A motorcycle stand in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention may include a stand base connected to an axle support post. At a top end of the axle support post, the axle support post includes an axle bar slot having a self-engaging latch. An axle bar may be inserted into the axle bar slot and engage the self-engaging latch. The self-engaging latch may include a release mechanism to disengage the latch, to release the axle bar from the axle bar slot, and to reset the self-engaging latch. A stand may include two axle support posts for engagement on either side of a wheel axle. A motorcycle stand system may include one or more stands and an axle bar.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods involve a motorcycle stand for adjustably securing a motorcycle, such as for storing or transporting a motorcycle in an immobilized, upright position. A motorcycle stand in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention may include a stand base connected to an axle support post. At a top end of the axle support post, the axle support post includes an axle bar slot having a self-engaging latch. An axle bar may be inserted into the axle bar slot and engage the self-engaging latch. The self-engaging latch may include a release mechanism to disengage the latch, to release the axle bar from the axle bar slot, and to reset the self-engaging latch. A stand may include two axle support posts for engagement on either side of a wheel axle. A motorcycle stand system may include one or more stands and an axle bar.

Abstract: A modular tire rack which engages tires from the open interior of each tire. The rack may be formed in modular sections which can be assembled in vertically or horizontally adjustable numbers. The rack may incorporate a lock to prevent casual removal of tires. Tires are supported with their full faces available for inspection by potential buyers. Tires are engaged by structure which after assembly occupies the open interior of each tire. The rack may include a floor base accommodating either permanent bolting to a floor or the like or alternatively, attachment of caster wheels. Supports for holding signage may be provided.

Abstract: A display system utilizing a graphics box as a primary component is disclosed. The graphics box greatly increases the flexibility and aesthetic appeal of displayed graphics cards. The ability to mass produce the graphics box, use multiple graphics boxes to deliver displays of different size and information content and, especially, the ability to reuse the graphics boxes, means that costs of the disclosed display system are relatively low and are achievable without a decrease in the aesthetic appeal of the entire display. Structures for supporting the graphics box to further increase the flexibility of the display system are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a device for automatically stacking tires (4) on a support (1). According to the method, geometrical data of the tires (4) and/or a digital model of the tires (4) is provided, based on the geometrical data and/or the tire model and a predefinable size of the support (1), an algorithm calculates a stacking pattern for the tires (4) on the support (1) by taking into account a predefined size of the support, said stacking pattern making it possible to store the largest possible number of tires (4) in a stable manner on the support (1). Positional data of the tires (4) are adopted from the stacking pattern and associated trajectories of a handling device for stacking the tires (4) are generated and stored according to the stacking pattern.

Abstract: A jack stand for a vehicle includes a plurality of walls joined together to form a body, the body being hollow. A base is formed by lower edges of the walls and a top surface joins top edges of the walls. One of the walls includes a wall opening and the top includes a top opening, the wall opening and the top opening extending towards one another, meeting proximate the top edge of one of the walls, thereby forming a single, continuous opening extending from the top into one of the walls.

Abstract: A manufacturing facility includes a storage facility and a production facility. Workpieces are located in the storage facility in temporary storage accommodations, and are moved between the storage facility and stations in the production facility by mobile carrier units. The temporary storage accommodations may be units having a generally circular lading envelope, and an hexagonal optimal packing density. The optimal packing density is such that supports for the accommodation units lies outside the lading envelope circle, but within the corner regions of the hexagons of the packing density pattern. The accommodation units have lifting fittings that are accessible from the corners of the hexagons, whether the same as those of the supports, or different ones.

Abstract: A vehicle wheel rotation apparatus including a base defining first and second flanges, first and second rollers cooperatively supported between the flanges and defining a longitudinal axis of rotation, a stationary loading bar cooperatively supported between the first and second flanges, and a non-skid bottom surface associated with the base.

Abstract: A tire loading apparatus and method of packing tires that includes placing the tires in a rack, compressing the tires, and assembling the rack are disclosed. The apparatus includes one or more conveyors, scanners, and robots that load tires from a conveyor to a rack. A tire unloading apparatus is also disclosed. The unloading apparatus includes a scissor mechanism to raise and/or lower tire racks to an unloading platform. The unloading apparatus additionally includes one or more unloaders and conveyors. The sorting and unloading of tires is accomplished with one or more automated conveyors, scanners, and storage structures for reading information from incoming tires and using the tire information to sort and store the tires. A rack to improve compression and support of tires during storage and shipment is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a motorcycle wheel holder with the capability of holding four motorcycle wheels simultaneously. The holder is capable of being rolled around and folds into a closed configuration by rotating two arms into its main frame. The arms are lockable in the deployed or stored configuration via actuation of locking pins. The unique geometry of the invention allows it to be oriented vertically or horizontally.

Abstract: A tire loading apparatus and method of packing tires that includes placing the tires in a rack, compressing the tires, and assembling the rack are disclosed. The apparatus includes one or more conveyors, scanners, and robots that load tires from a conveyor to a rack. A tire unloading apparatus is also disclosed. The unloading apparatus includes a scissor mechanism to raise and/or lower tire racks to an unloading platform. The unloading apparatus additionally includes one or more unloaders and conveyors. The sorting and unloading of tires is accomplished with one or more automated conveyors, scanners, and storage structures for reading information from incoming tires and using the tire information to sort and store the tires. A rack to improve compression and support of tires during storage and shipment is also disclosed.

Abstract: The tire support stand is designed to support an array of tires in substantially upright positions for convenient display or processing. The stand includes a T-shaped base. A post extends upwardly and angularly from the base. Tire tread-engaging members are disposed on the base. A tire-engaging member is disposed at the upper end of the post. Brace support members are attached to the base and post to ensure stability. A handle is provided on the post to enhance portability.

Abstract: A motorcycle dolly is provided for supporting a front wheel or rear wheel of a motorcycle or other similar two-wheel vehicle on a work surface. The motorcycle dolly includes a frame, a wheel support platform carried by the frame, a plurality of casters attached to the frame, and a first clamping member and a second clamping member pivotably attached to the frame. The wheel support platform selectively receives either the front wheel or rear wheel thereon, and the plurality of casters support the motorcycle dolly for movement on the work surface. The first clamping member and second clamping member can be selectively pivoted with respect to one another to clamp either the front wheel or rear wheel therebetween. As such, when either the front wheel or rear wheel is securely retained between the first clamping member and second clamping member on the motorcycle dolly, the motorcycle can be repositioned using the motorcycle dolly.

Abstract: An apparatus for a storage stand for a shopping cart 12 and baby stroller 13 which will keep the shopping cart or baby stroller erect and immobile with a pair of adjustable spring-hinged arms 19 having bungee cords 20 positioned on the outside to keep the cart in the folded position. The apparatus 10 also has a locking pin 40 that can slide vertically to lock the clamps 19 in an upright position. One distal end of the front arm or clamp 19 comprises a loop member 32 where the bungee cord 20 passes through to the second arm or clamp having a ring 30 positioned at its distal end for connecting the bungee cord hooks thereto. The base 14 forming the housing is comprised of slidably engaging members at 22, one forming a shell for the other to selectively slide into and out at the user's discretion. Each of the sliding members has a cavity forming a wheel well 16.

Abstract: The motorcycle support stand is a compact and folding device used as an additional support to a motorcycle when parking the motorcycle in a location where firm ground is not available, specifically a muddy field or a location having unstable or uneven ground conditions not conducive to the motorcycle being supported by its own kick stand. The device, comprising a base support frame and an adjustable height pedestal with a frame engaging trough, is compact and storable, being presented in several component parts without requiring any tools, and may be adjusted to the height of any motorcycle, being adapted to any motorcycle.

Abstract: A motorcycle support stand has a horizontally large base plate which stably engages a flat floor and mounts thereon a pair of sidewardly spaced uprights which define a gap therebetween for accommodating a motorcycle tire. The uprights have lower ends fixedly securable to the base plate, with at least one upright being slidably adjustable to vary the width of the gap. The upright has a leg part with a curvature similar to the rear tire so as to engage the side of the tire when the uprights are clamped together with the tire.

Abstract: A modular bicycle locking stand that provides secure parking of bicycles thereon. This bicycle stand, in its preferred embodiment, is comprised of an upper toroidal member that is securely fastened to a lower semi-toroidal member that is, in turn, securely fastened to two shoes used to firmly anchor the bicycle stand to the ground in an urban setting. The bicycle locking stand thus becomes immobile. The bicycle stand can be used stand-alone or in combination as a plurality of such bicycle stands so as to provide a bicycle parking station in an urban or other setting. A plurality of these bicycle stands can also be used to protect a tree from damage due to parked bicycles by surrounding the tree with a sufficient number of modules to prevent bicycles from leaning against or being attached to the tree. This permits a number of bicycles to be parked in the vicinity of urban planted trees.

Abstract: A collapsible tire stand is comprised of a frame and said frame preferably made up of a pair of U-shaped members each comprised of a base segment and toward each ends of the base segment extends a supporting member extending perpendicularity therefrom and between each pairs of supporting members are nesting strips into which tires are meant to nest and each of the nesting strips are positioned in pair, one pair being located adjacent the distal tip of the supporting members and a second pair positioned in a spaced relationship proximal to the base segment to allow the tire mounted thereon to remain in a spaced relationship relative to the ground surface.

Abstract: A display apparatus for displaying an article such as a pneumatic tire includes an elongate base with a substantially planar top surface and article support members projecting from said top surface at opposed ends of the base. Opposed side or lateral article support members are also provided each having an elongate side wall for supporting the article and connection means are provided projecting from opposed ends of each of the side article support members for removable and adjustable inner connection with the article support members on the base to provide a display for displaying an article such as a pneumatic tire in a vertical position and with the ability to accommodate different sizes of tires.

Abstract: The motorcycle wheel washing ramp comprised of a frame including opposing sidewalls and at least one incline wall substantially perpendicular to the sidewalls. The sidewalls have opposing apertures to adjustably receive parallel aligned rollers to permit the motorcycle wheel to advance upward onto the ramp and over the two parallel rollers after which the wheel may be manually turned for washing, cleaning and/or polishing.

Abstract: A collapsible tire stand is comprised of a frame and said frame preferably made up of a pair of U-shaped members each comprised of a base segment and toward each ends of the base segment extends a supporting member extending perpendicularity therefrom and between each pairs of supporting members are nesting strips into which tires are meant to nest and each of the nesting strips are positioned in pair, one pair being located adjacent the distal tip of the supporting members and a second pair positioned in a spaced relationship proximal to the base segment to allow the tire mounted thereon to remain in a spaced relationship relative to the ground surface.

Abstract: A hanging display device for displaying pairs of shoes in a side-by-side relationship. The device includes spaced-apart resiliently deformable legs that can be conveniently inserted into the foot-receiving cavities of the shoes in a manner to support the shoes in a hanging relationship. The device also includes a center member that is disposed between the shoes and carries at one end a hook-like member that can be emplaced over a peg or hook provided on a display board. A display panel is affixed to the center member which spans the top of the shoes and provides ample space for displaying product information and promotional material.

Abstract: A portable in-line scooter parking stand that can hold a single scooter in an upright parked position. The stand is a rigid base made of aluminum or plastic, which includes a centrally located tapered slot, sized to fit and grip an inserted scooter wheel. Deep longitudinal grooves in the sides of the tapered slot, dig into the rubber sides of an inserted front scooter wheel and hold the scooter firmly upright. Four rubber feet attached to the bottom of the base prevent slippage or sliding. The stand is lightweight, inexpensive, and will hold all in-line scooters with standard 100 mm wheels.

Abstract: End and side panels, welded together to form a frusto-pyramid, are surmounted by a dished wheel-receiving platform, for supporting a truck etc wheel. The units are wide open underneath, for stacking. Hand holes in the end panels allow the units to be manhandled and stacked. A cross-brace under the platform strengthens the structure, and holds the stacked units apart.

Abstract: A improved storage rack for tires includes a pallet and frame assembly removably mounted on the pallet. The frame assembly uses a combination spring loading and clipping as a securing device for mounting on the pallet. Also, the frame assembly permits the pallets to be more easily stacked and unstacked.

Abstract: A rack for supporting athletic equipment and more particularly a rack for supporting a plurality of bicycles in a vertically suspended manner. The rack comprises a polygonal shaped base which has a diagonal dimension of greater length than the dimension of the sides of the base. A polygonal shaped standard is mounted onto the base with at least two of the planar sides being oriented perpendicular to the diagonal dimension of the base. Connected to the upper end of the standard is a crossbar with this crossbar extending in a direction substantially parallel to the diagonal dimension. The crossbar is to be inserted through the spoked gap are of a front wheel of a bicycle with the bicycle then being supported on the crossbar in a suspending manner. The base is to be mounted onto a wheel assembly facilitating low frictional movement of the rack on a supporting surface.

Abstract: The apparatus of this invention comprises first and second support members, wherein each support member includes horizontally extending legs and an upright portion. One leg of each support member is arranged to overlie a leg of the other support member, and locking tabs on the overlying legs insert and lock into notches of the underlying legs to interlock the supports.

Abstract: A storage and inspection rack for wheel and tire assemblies. The inspection rack includes an exterior tubular metal framework, a removable fire retardant protective cover and roller carriage assemblies. The frame provides a plurality of individual bays. Each bay houses a roller carriage assembly for easy loading and unloading of the wheel and tire assembly which stand upright therein.

Abstract: A slanted main strut about six feet long is supported by a base having rollers. The top of the slanted main strut allows the base to be rocked back on its rollers for ground transport. Vertical grooves in the slanted main strut support slidable braces. Each brace supports a chosen equipment holder including a golf bag ring, a ski brace, a bicycle support bar, a ball container, and a boot tray.

Abstract: A support bracket for mounting a first wheel onto a second wheel in side-by-side, parallel alignment. The bracket includes a mounting hole for engaging with and securing the bracket to a tightening bolt of a wheel axle assembly of the second wheel, a positioning slot for securing the bracket in place, and an open mounting slot through which a wheel axle of the first wheel is engaged and tightened. One embodiment includes a spacer that can be positioned on the opposite side of the first wheel axle so as to take up thread slack and utilize the clamping action of the first wheel tightening bolt for mounting the wheel.

Abstract: A bicycle rack for supporting bicycles of different sizes in an upright position to permit viewing by a retail store customer with the bicycle rack having a frame with a plurality of tire channels locate on the frame, with the tire channels having sidewall for laterally restraining a bicycle tire therein and a first fixed wheel stop located in the channel for preventing movement of a bicycle in one direction along the channel and a movable wheel stop positionable along the channel with the movable wheel stop having a hand lever with a cam for engaging the movable wheel stop with the tire channel to secure the movable wheel stop to the channel with the hand lever disengageable or engageable without the aid of tools to permit a user to remove a bicycle from the rack, place a bicycle in the bicycle rack or reposition the movable wheel stop to accommodate a bicycle of different length by sliding the movable wheel stop to a different position on the channel and then locking the movable wheel stop in position by en

Abstract: A tire display assembly comprising folding blanks which, when assembled, simulates a car seat and is capable of supporting and displaying a vehicle tire. When the assembly is used to display a tire the tire rests on the part of the display which simulates the cushion of a car seat and leans against the part which simulates a backrest of a car seat. A mass support is inserted in the space defined by the parts of the assembly which simulates the cushion of a car seat and is designed to carry the mass of the tire and add rigidity to the tire display assembly. A header upon which printed matter can be posted is situated on top of the part of the assembly which simulates a backrest of a car seat.

Abstract: A wheel tool is disclosed to aid in the cleaning or repair of a wheel of a vehicle, particularly two- or three-wheel vehicles, and includes a wheel support on which the wheel of a vehicle is to rest and permitting the free rotation of the wheel without moving the vehicle, and a side support set at an adjustable obtuse angle to the wheel support so that the side support engages the side portion of the wheel which is on the wheel support to further support the wheel, the side support also permitting the free rotation of the wheel without moving the vehicle.

Abstract: There is provided a display apparatus for automobile tires molded as a one piece structure and assembled from two identical members. The tire supporting surface is located on the surface of the legs of each structure. This surface has indentations which protrude on the underside of the surface whereby overlapping legs interlock under the weight of the tire to create a rigid structure supporting the tire in a vertical position.

Abstract: An elevated display ramp for an automotive vehicle constructed of parallel hollow rods in joinable sections where adjoining sections are aligned through common nipples and tabs and joined rods are locked together to securely and safely lock elevated sections together. The elevated sections are supported on trestles of varying height which determine the angle of the elevated sections.

Abstract: A tire display stand comprises a base member formed from a single sheet of material, a telescoping vertical support member attached to the base member, a pair of elastomeric tread support members attached to the base member, and an elastomeric bead support member attached to the top end of the telescoping vertical support member.

Abstract: A tire rack for changing a vehicle tire comprised of two tubular members formed in the shape of an inverted U with the ends of the U-shape adapted to fit into brace members which engage the ground. Mechanical means are provided between the ends of the U-shape and the brace members to vary the vertical height of the rack. The intermediate portion of the U-shape is formed with a reverse U-shape which carries ball members adapted to engage a tire to be changed to facilitate movement of the tire.

Abstract: A stock rack of the type used in tire plants for transporting tread forming blanks and wherein a plurality of trays are supported on end upright supports and one or more intermediate upright supports for swinging movement between a generally horizontal position and a raised position. Each tray has a plurality of axially aligned rolled rim sections along its rear edge, the rolled rim sections being dimensioned to extend between adjacent ones of the upright supports and having adjacent ends spaced apart to receive an intermediate upright support therebetween. The upright supports have hinge rod receiving openings at vertically spaced locations therealong and hinge rods extend through horizontally aligned ones of the hinge rod receiving openings in the upright end and intermediate supports and through the rolled rim sections on a respective one of the trays.