Abstract: A stand for securely parking a wheeled vehicle, particularly a bicycle, motorcycle, motor scooter or the like, is itself provided with a locking mechanism for locking the vehicle relative to the stand. This conveniently obviates the need for a vehicle owner to carry his own locking devices and related equipment, such as chains and cables, all of which can be cumbersome and heavy. The stand uses cable-actuated latch mechanisms to either provide the locking functionality directly or as a mechanism for securely retaining a cable or chain provided as part of the stand in a locking state.

Abstract: A stand for securely parking a wheeled vehicle, particularly a bicycle, motorcycle, motor scooter or the like, is itself provided with a locking mechanism for locking the vehicle relative to the stand. This conveniently obviates the need for a vehicle owner to carry his own locking devices and related equipment, such as chains and cables, all of which can be cumbersome and heavy. The stand uses cable-actuated latch mechanisms to either provide the locking functionality directly or as a mechanism for securely retaining a cable or chain provided as part of the stand in a locking state.

Abstract: A solenoid valve 10 is provided generally including a bobbin 12 for supporting a coil 14 and a core 16 located adjacent to the bobbin 12. An armature 18 is movably disposed relative to the core 16. A plunger 24 is coupled to the armature 18 and movable with the armature 18. A seal 26 is coupled to the plunger 24, with the seal 26 movable between an open position and a closed position sealingly engaged with a valve seat 28. The solenoid valve 10 further includes a damper 40 which includes a foam material between a valve seal 26 and a portion of a plunger flange 38. The damper 40 may damp, or cushion, any impact between the valve seal 26 and the valve seat 28.