Abstract: A support stand (100) for supporting a two-wheeled vehicle (500) though a support wheel (502) thereof. The support stand defines a wheel cradle (125) for receiving the support wheel (502) thereinto. The support stand (500) is made of substantially plate-shaped elements (104, 106, 116, 130) that are securable to each other and detachable from each other by toolless connection arrangements (114, 120, 128, 134) of mechanical interferences.

Abstract: A trolley configured for use to carry folding tables of a variety of sizes. The trolley includes a loading end, a trolley frame, and an extension gate adjustably connected to the trolley frame so as to be adjustable relative to the loading end of the trolley in a length direction of the trolley. The extension gate includes an elongate member slidingly disposed on the trolley frame and a rotatable portion that is foldable relative to the elongate member and lockable in an upright position by a lock. The rotatable portion may be positioned in an extended position from the loading end of the trolley, in a retracted position adjacent the loading end of the trolley, and in positions that are intermediate to the extended position and the retracted position. The elongate member may slide in a first direction to extend the rotatable portion away from the loading end of the trolley and in a second direction to retract the rotatable portion toward the loading end of the trolley.

Abstract: A bicycle wheel positioning device includes a case and two positioning units. The two positioning units are respectively installed to the case and each include a roller unit and at least one spring. When the two roller units are applied by a force, the two roller units are pushed away from each other. When the force is removed, the roller units move back and toward each other by the at least one spring in each roller unit.

Abstract: A bicycle rack includes a frame body, compartment bars, hose sleeves and a hanging shelf. The frame body includes two side frames, an upper frame bar and a lower frame bar which are connected between the two side frames. The compartment bars are movably disposed between the upper frame bar and the lower frame bar, and arranged in interval. The hose sleeves are movably mounted on the compartment bars, respectively. The hanging shelf is disposed on one of the two side frames. Each compartment bar can be movably disassembled to adjust an interval between the adjacent two compartment bars; each compartment bar is mounted with a hose sleeve, and even if a wheel width of a bicycle is slightly lower than the interval between the adjacent two compartment bars, the bicycle can be prevented from shaking when being tightened by the hose sleeves.

Abstract: A bicycle parking rack includes a base to which a first portion is connected. Two first parts are adjustably connected to the first portion. A second portion connected to the base at an angle. The second portion includes a first tube, a second tube and a third tube. A second part is adjustably connected between the first tube and the third tube. A bicycle wheel contacts the two first parts and the second part to form three contact points. The second tube is inserted into the upper end of the first tube and includes a hook end which may hook to an inner periphery of a bicycle wheel. A connection unit is removably connected between two respective bases of two parking racks.

Abstract: A roof rack for a vehicle according an embodiment of the present invention comprises roof rails, and coupling members for attaching the roof rails to the body of a vehicle, wherein each roof rail has a hollow groove extending in the lengthwise direction, the bottom of the roof rail is open in the direction of attachment to the body due to the hollow groove, the open bottom part of the roof rail is provided with coupling member attachment parts, the coupling member attachment parts connect side walls formed due to the hollow groove, and the coupling members couple with the coupling member attachment parts.

Abstract: A bicycle parking rack includes a rectangular base and at least two restriction members are connected to the base. Each restriction member includes two first sections and a connection section formed between the two first sections. Two support members are respectively connected between the at least two restriction members. Each support member includes a support portion and two connection portions which are formed on two sides of the support portion. The two connection portions are respectively connected to the two first sections of the at least two restriction members corresponding thereto. The support portion of each support member has a recess which accommodates a portion of a bicycle wheel. The restriction members of the bicycle parking rack restrict the bicycle wheel between the two restriction members.

Abstract: A wheel holder for a bicycle carrier for a vehicle includes at least one body and at least one fastening member. The wheel holder is configured to receive and retain a wheel having a tread. The at least one body provides a first wheel receiving surface and a second wheel receiving surface. The first and second wheel receiving surfaces are separated by a distance in a first plane. The first plane is aligned with a rotation plane of the wheel of the bicycle after the wheel has been mounted to the wheel holder. A void is formed between the first and second wheel receiving surfaces. The void is configured to receive a portion of the wheel of the bicycle such that the first and second wheel receiving surfaces provide a first support point and a second support point on the tread of the wheel separated by the void.

Abstract: A modular cycle storage apparatus including at least one at least partially arcuate fixed trunk assembly extending upwardly from the mounting surface, at least one arcuate movable arm assembly mounted relative to the at least one fixed trunk assembly and movable relative thereto between an extended, lower position and a retracted, elevated position, and at least one lower arm assembly mounted relative to a lower portion of the at least one fixed trunk assembly and beneath the at least one arcuate movable arm assembly, each of the at least one arcuate movable arm assembly and the at least one lower arm assembly adapted to mount a cycle for at least temporary storage.

Abstract: A trolley configured for use to carry both round and rectangular folding tables of a variety of sizes. The trolley includes a frame having a floor located adjacent a loading end of the frame. The floor includes a planar central portion bounded on each side by angled ramp portions which terminate at elevated flat portions, one of the elevated flat portions being located adjacent the loading end of the frame; and a plurality of receivers located on the frame. The trolley also includes a handle rack locatable at an end of the frame opposite the loading end of the frame. The handle rack includes a pair of rack legs, each rack leg having a handle rack mount located at a lower end of the rack leg and configured to be received by one of the receivers of the frame.

Abstract: A bicycle support device that includes a stabilization platform, the platform interfacing with bicycle training wheels. When the training wheels are engaged within the cavities of the stabilization platform, the rear wheel of the bicycle is elevated. The elevation, in combination with a slot within the platform, allows the rear wheel of the bicycle to rotate freely.

Abstract: A hand tool holding rack assembly has multiple rail bases and two fixing bases. The rail bases are disposed to be parallel with each other, and each rail base has an elongated body and multiple positioning mounts. The positioning mounts are mounted slidably on the elongated body. The two fixing bases are connected with ends of the elongated bodies of the rail bases to connect the rail bases with each other, and each fixing base has at least one fixing slot, multiple fixing tabs, and multiple fixing fasteners. The at least one fixing slot is defined through the fixing base. The fixing tabs are attached respectively to the elongated bodies of the multiple rail bases, and each fixing tab has a threaded hole. The fixing fasteners are mounted through the at least one fixing slot and are screwed respectively with the threaded holes in the fixing tabs.

Abstract: A multi-diameter clamp for clamping on tires of different sizes is provided. The multi-diameter clamp comprises at least one clamping unit, at least one actuator, and at least one sensing unit. The at least one clamping unit further includes at least one movable member and a fixed member. Wherein the at least one movable member moves within a tire housing space having a starting position and a clamping position. The tire housing space locates between the movable member and the fixed member for clamping on a tire. The at least one actuator connects to the at least one movable member, and enables the at least one moveable member to move between the starting position and the clamping position. The at least a sensing unit obtains a diameter size of the tire, and based on the diameter size, actuates the at least one actuator corresponding to the diameter size.

Abstract: A bicycle fork protector and stand comprising a wheelset having at least one or two miniature wheels and an axle on the wheelset for engaging a bicycle fork at the bicycle dropouts to protect the fork from damage and maintain the fork blades in a correct spatial arrangement for storage and/or transport of the bicycle.

Abstract: A trolley configured for use to carry both round and rectangular folding tables of a variety of sizes. The trolley includes a frame having a floor located adjacent a loading end of the frame. The floor includes a planar central portion bounded on each side by angled ramp portions which terminate at elevated flat portions; a plurality of receivers located on the frame; The trolley also includes a handle rack locatable at an end of the frame opposite the loading end of the frame. The handle rack includes a pair of rack legs, each rack leg having a handle rack mount located at a lower end of the rack leg and configured to be received by one of the receivers of the frame. The handle rack mounts cooperate with corresponding ones of the receivers of the frame to enable the handle rack to be mounted to the frame and selectively positioned in either an upright position relative to the frame or in a folded orientation wherein the handle rack is folded to a lowered position adjacent the frame.

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: The invention relates to a two-wheeler stand and also to a method for assembling the same, which two-wheeler stand is configured to support a two-wheeler parked in or on the two-wheeler stand and which comprises a base element provided with a positioning element at the upper side thereof, which positioning element defines a wheel supporting surface, a carrying element which extends upward from the base element, a support element carried by the carrying element above the wheel supporting surface, which support element supports a two-wheeler parked in the two-wheeler stand in use. The invention is characterized in that the base element is made up at least of an upper wall, a lower wall, and a circumferential wall which connects the upper wall and the lower wall, wherein the upper wall, the lower wall and the circumferential wall enclose a chamber, and wherein a filling hole is provided in the base element, so that the chamber can be filled with a medium through the filling hole.

Abstract: A foldable parking rack for a bicycle includes a base and a limiting device. The base has a wheel receiving frame having two elongated limiting members and two abutting members concaved with two abutting recesses respectively. An accommodating space is formed between the two elongated limiting members and between the two abutting members. The limiting device has a swinging bar, a spring, and two limiting cones installed at an end of the swinging bar in a way that peaks of the two limiting cones are pointed towards each other. When the swinging bar is swung about a pivot, a body of the swinging bar is swung correspondingly to the accommodating space and the two abutting recesses in a way that the juncture of the peaks of the two limiting cones corresponds to the accommodating space and the two abutting recesses.

Abstract: A bicycle stand includes a base, a front positioning rack and a rear positioning rack. The front positioning rack includes two uprights pivotally mounted on the base, a tensile spring biased on one of the two uprights, and an abutting member pivotally mounted between the two uprights to define a first placement zone between the abutting member and the two uprights. The rear positioning rack defines a second placement zone. Thus, the first placement zone, the second placement zone and the abutting member form a three-point support to hold a bicycle wheel. In addition, the angle between the first placement zone and the second placement zone can be adjusted in a determined range, so that the front positioning rack and the rear positioning rack are used to support bicycle wheels of different sizes.

Abstract: A storage and display rack for various guitar types that also allows a user to easily add and remove said guitars. The rack includes a backboard, a first cleat, a second cleat, a wall mounting mechanism, an elongated gap, a locking mechanism, and a stop. The backboard acts as the support structure and includes a front surface and a rear surface. The first cleat and the second cleat are adjacently connected to the front surface, parallel and offset from each other. The first cleat, the second cleat, and the front surface delineate an elongated gap that is designed to receive guitar hangers. The wall mounting mechanism is attached to the rear surface and fastens the backboard to a wall surface. The locking mechanism and the stop contain the guitar hangers within the elongated gap and are positioned within the elongated gap, opposite to each other along the elongated gap.

Abstract: A stand for securely and gently cradling a stringed instrument such as a guitar. The stand includes a pair of cradling arms and at least one support member both mounted for movement relative to a base member. A user places the guitar on the generally horizontally oriented support member depressing it downward which causes movement of the cradling arms from an outward open position to an inward closed position latterly supporting the body of the stringed instrument. Movement of the two cradling arms is coordinated by providing a single support member or by attaching to support members to a common yoke mounted for vertical movement on the base member. Each stand can be mounted on a separate stabilizing platform, or a plurality of stands can be mounted to adapters along a storage rack.

Abstract: A bicycle rack has a wheel stop which has a front and back member which diverge from each other as they extend away from the vertical member, and which are connected at an acute angle to a side member. The effect of this arrangement is to incline the bicycle wheel to move to the sidewardmost position within the wheel stop such that the bicycle tilts toward the vertical member, more securely positioning it within the rack.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting upright a trolling motor, the apparatus comprising a base, at least one housing extending upwardly from the base, the at least one housing for receiving and supporting a lower unit of a trolling motor. The apparatus further includes a plurality of openings disposed adjacent the housing, and a stabilizing arm with a first end and a second end, the first end of the stabilizing arm for receipt into one of the plurality of openings and the second end for stabilizing a shaft of the trolling motor. When a trolling motor lower unit is positioned atop the housing and the shaft of the trolling motor is positioned within the second end of the stabilizing arm the trolling motor is stabilized in an upright position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular parking place for bicycles, formed by one or more compartments (2), each intended for housing a bicycle (1), each compartment (2) being formed by two sets of symmetrical profiles parallel to one another, between which a protective cover (3) is arranged on the upper portion and a door (4) is arranged on the front portion, while the lower portion of each compartment (2) has a longitudinal channel (5) for supporting and guiding bicycles (1), whereas the set of compartments (2) is closed by means of side cover plates (8) at the ends thereof.

Abstract: The system for holding a number of in-line two wheeled vehicles has a vertical support column. A lifting bracket has an end that engages a vertical channel of the vertical support. A counter balance system in the vertical support column is connected to the lifting bracket. A horizontal track runs perpendicular to a face of the vertical support column with the vertical channel. A horizontal bracket engages the horizontal track. A bike or other two wheel vehicle is held by the lifting bracket. Because the lifting bracket has a counter balance system a person can easily lift the bike up in the air. The horizontal bracket can also hold a bike. A bike on the horizontal bracket can be slid so that it is under the lifting bracket, which may be holding a second bike.

Abstract: A free-standing bicycle parking rack has multiple bicycle parking stations that accommodates most bicycles, including those equipped with disc brakes. The rack has a generally rectangular base, with two longitudinal tubular members rigidly coupled to two lateral tubular end members. Each parking station includes a pair of generally parallel, spaced-apart, interconnected V-shaped uprights which are affixed to one of the longitudinal members. A straight brace interconnects each of the uprights with the longitudinal member to which it is not directly affixed. Upright pairs can be alternately reversed so that each pair is affixed to the opposite longitudinal member, thereby facilitating parking of bicycles on both sides of the rack. A sliding collar, a tire-securing bracket, and a pair of bungee cords, which are provided for each parking station, enable the front or rear wheel of a bicycle to be securely clamped in place for transport.

Abstract: A bicycle rack including a support structure defining at least a back groove portion having an upper and a lower end, and a base groove portion having a front and a rear end, wherein at least the base groove portion is formed with a central narrow groove for receiving a first width of tire, a wedge-angled slot configured to receive tires of a range of widths from a second width to a third width, the second width having a value greater than the first width and the third width having a value greater than the second width, and a transition portion connecting between the central narrow groove and the wedge-angled slot.

Abstract: A bicycle stand contains a base, a connecting member, and an adjusting plate. The base includes a placing area, a first extending section, a second extending section, and supporting plate. The connecting member includes a receiving portion, and the adjusting plate includes a positioning area. The locking area has a circular hole for retaining a wheel. The supporting plate has a connecting section, the connecting section has a recess, and the receiving portion has two shoulders, the adjusting plate includes a longitudinal slot with a plurality of notches. Thereby, the bicycle stand is applied to fix a bicycle based on a placed height of a rear fork of a wheel.

Abstract: A stand for maintaining a bicycle in an upright position, wherein the stand consists of non-movable parts comprising a base having a front end, a back end, and a middle portion, wherein each of the front end, back end and middle portion comprise at least one inclined member and wherein the inclined members are configured along an axis of the base that bisects the front and back ends and middle portion, and wherein the inclined members are positioned relative to each other and in a shape that allows the distal ends of the inclined members to be tangent to the circumference of the tire of one of the wheels of the bicycle and to contact different portions of the tire thereby holding the wheel in place and maintaining the bicycle in an upright position.

Abstract: A stand for a bicycle having a wheel, which stand holds the bicycle in an upright position of use on a horizontal surface. The stand comprises a trough having an upwardly open receptacle which is dimensioned and configured to receive the wheel in close cooperation therewith. One or more feet may be manually coupled to the trough to project laterally therefrom to steady the trough on the horizontal surface. The feet may slide fit to the trough, fasten by threaded fasteners, or may fold for stowage within the trough and swing out into a deployed position. The trough may include a storage compartment for bicycle tools and repair materials.

Abstract: A bicycle rack has a wheel stop which has a front and back member which diverge from each other as they extend away from the vertical member, and which are connected at an acute angle to a side member. The effect of this arrangement is to incline the bicycle wheel to move to the sidewardmost position within the wheel stop such that the bicycle tilts toward the vertical member, more securely positioning it within the rack.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bicycle storage and display system designed to hold a bicycle in a nearly vertical position. The system includes a footer, rear wheel brace, front wheel brace, and an optional ramp or channel. The rear wheel brace and footer hold the rear wheel of a bicycle in place while the front wheel brace holds the front wheel of the bicycle in place and elevated above the rear wheel. The front wheel is held above the rear wheel at an angle of between 25 to 34 degrees. The optional ramp or channel extends from the footer, through the rear wheel brace, and up through the front wheel brace.

Abstract: A free-standing bicycle parking rack has multiple bicycle parking stations that accommodates most bicycles, including those equipped with disc brakes. The rack has a generally rectangular base, with two longitudinal tubular members rigidly coupled to two lateral tubular end members. Each parking station includes a pair of generally parallel, spaced-apart, interconnected V-shaped uprights which are affixed to one of the longitudinal members. A straight brace interconnects each of the uprights with the longitudinal member to which it is not directly affixed. Upright pairs can be alternately reversed so that each pair is affixed to the opposite longitudinal member, thereby facilitating parking of bicycles on both sides of the rack. A sliding collar, a tire-securing bracket, and a pair of bungee cords, which are provided for each parking station, enable the front or rear wheel of a bicycle to be securely clamped in place for transport.

Abstract: A stand for a bicycle having a wheel, which stand holds the bicycle in an upright position of use on a horizontal surface. The stand comprises a trough having an upwardly open receptacle which is dimensioned and configured to receive the wheel in close cooperation therewith. One or more feet may be manually coupled to the trough to project laterally therefrom to steady the trough on the horizontal surface. The feet may slide fit to the trough, fasten by threaded fasteners, or may fold for stowage within the trough and swing out into a deployed position. The trough may include a storage compartment for bicycle tools and repair materials.

Abstract: A latching system 1 has a housing 3 provided with a recess 5 in which a part of the bicycle can be inserted, preferably a frame tube sloping upwards. In the housing 3 a latching element 7 is located which can be moved between a release position in which the latching element opens the recess and a latching position in which the latching element closes the recess. The latching system 1 further comprises a key 19 that is positioned in an opening 21 in the housing 3 and is pushed out of the housing when the latching element is moved from the latching position to the release position. To this end the latching element 7 is equipped with an arm 23 which is fitted to the U-shaped part of the housing. When the latching element 7 turns to the release position, one end 25 of the arm 23 pushes against the key 19 causing it it be pushed out of the opening 21.

Abstract: A bicycle rack including a support structure defining at least a back groove portion having an upper and a lower end, and a base groove portion having a front and a rear end, wherein at least the base groove portion is formed with a central narrow groove for receiving a first width of tire, a wedge-angled slot configured to receive tires of a range of widths from a second width to a third width, the second width having a value greater than the first width and the third width having a value greater than the second width, and a transition portion connecting between the central narrow groove and the wedge-angled slot.

Abstract: A motorcycle wheel changing tool is presented that utilizes a rolling carriage that immobilizes the front or back wheel utilizing flat steel swing arms and a tension spring that holds the wheel in place with a knockout retaining rod through the wheel. The entire unit can be rolled and/or lifted in place to work in conjunction with a motorcycle stand. There is a folding handle that expands or contracts to accommodate different size tire/wheel widths and can pull the unit. The rolling wheels can be raised or lowered for different motorcycles depending on the height of the bike in relation to the wheel stand. Additionally, four large eye hooks can be raised or lowered to secure the wheel. Two threaded rods are utilized that secure both angle ends in place to secure the unit so that it is perpendicular to the wheel and keeps the unit from flexing.

Abstract: An apparatus for supporting a motorcycle in an upright position. The apparatus includes a base and a wheel stop coupled thereto. A cradle is pivotably coupled to the base and includes a pair of clamp members slidably coupled thereto. The pair of clamp members are biased away from each other. In other embodiments, a chock apparatus and a method of holding a motorcycle in an upright, stable position using a chock apparatus are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an aesthetically pleasing, functional, versatile solution to the problems associated with bicycle storage. The free-standing bicycle rack includes a base having at least two legs, a vertical support member projecting from the base, and a hook attached to the vertical support member for holding the wheel of a bicycle, such that the bicycle is stored in a vertical orientation. The bicycle rack is readily expandable to accommodate different numbers of bicycles, and the hook may be repositioned to different heights to accommodate bicycles of different sizes.

Abstract: A bicycle parking system includes a frame having a number of lower supports and a number of upper supports, each support being constructed to receive a bicycle. The frame includes a slide bar operatively engaged with each of the upper supports. Each slide bar includes a curved end to allow the attached upper support to rotate relative to the slide bar for loading and unloading of the upper support. A spring assembly biases each upper support toward a stored position.

Abstract: A simple-to-use motorcycle stand does not require any moving parts, and adequately supports a motorcycle in an upright position. The motorcycle is simply pushed forward onto the stand and pulled backward off the stand causing rotational movement of at least a portion of the stand, which may include some translational movement of the stand across an underlying surface. The stand includes one or more structures that engage portions of the motorcycle as the motorcycle is pushed into the stand, thereby causing the rotational movement. As the motorcycle continues moving forward over the stand, the one or more structures engage the body of the motorcycle behind the front wheel, supporting the motorcycle in an upright position. Meanwhile an opposite side of the stand engages the ground. The entire process for engaging or disengaging the stand can be accomplished in one smooth movement of pushing the motorcycle forward or backward.

Abstract: A motorized bicycle storage and retrieval assembly for loading, storing and unloading bikes. The storage assembly is mountable within or to the top of existing bicycle storage racks. The storage assembly has a frame, a lower track, an upper track and a motor assembly and windable cable interconnects the lower and upper trolley track. The upper track has front and rear bike wheel securement structures which secure a bike to the upper track. A plate assembly is provided to pivot the upper trolley track with respect to the lower trolley track to load and unload bikes. The motorized assembly includes a gear reduction device, a brake device, a wound cable and a switch mechanism to operate the bicycle storage assembly. Further, a safety mechanism is provided to lock the upper track to the lower track.

Abstract: A bicycle and bicycle parking and lock system wherein a hub locking device that is secured to a bicycle cooperates with a parking rack. The bicycle includes an engagement member that is secured to an axle of the bicycle. The engagement member selectively removably cooperates with a recess formed in the parking and lock system. The parking and lock system includes a number of upstanding members that are positioned to generally flank the front wheel of a bicycle to maintain the bicycle in a generally upright orientation. Each or select number of the upstanding members include a lock system that cooperates with the locking engagement member so as to secure the respective bicycle with respect to the parking system.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a load carrier arrangement for transporting a bicycle when secured thereupon. The load carrier arrangement including a frame assembly adapted to be mounted to the carrying vehicle. The frame assembly has at least one elongate arm configured to receive a bicycle cradle thereupon. The bicycle cradle is mounted upon the arm and is operator configurable between a bicycle transporting configuration and a non-transporting configuration. The cradle has a through-passage within which the elongate arm is received and the cradle is operator reciprocal on the elongate arm in the non-transporting configuration thereby facilitating variable longitudinal positioning of the cradle by the operator upon the arm. The cradle has an increased resistance to longitudinal reciprocation on the elongate arm in the bicycle transporting configuration in comparison to the non-transporting configuration.

Abstract: A bicycle storage rack has at least one bicycle tire receiving channel member which is an elongated channel having a width and a depth, and a channel mounting frame adapted to accommodate a plurality of channel members. A holding arrangement is provided for holding a wheel of a bicycle to a channel at any of a plurality of positions along the length of the channel.

Abstract: A bicycle carrier, including a rack and a fork mount. The rack includes cross bars for mounting on a vehicle. The fork mount includes a head portion adapted to selectively clamp the fork mount to one of the cross bars, and a skewer assembly adapted to selectively secure forks of a bicycle to the head portion. The skewer assembly includes a skewer bolt, an actuator handle that is moveable between a first position and a second position, and an adjustment member threaded onto an end of the skewer bolt that permits longitudinal adjustment of the skewer assembly to accommodate different fork dimensions. The adjustment member is accessible when the actuator handle is in the first position, but is covered by the actuator handle when the actuator handle is in the second position.

Abstract: A manually operated bicycle storage and retrieval assembly for loading, storing and unloading bikes. The storage assembly is mountable within or to the top of existing bicycle storage racks. The storage assembly has a frame, a lower track, an upper track and a dampening system which interconnects the lower and upper trolley track. The upper track has front and rear bike wheel securement structures which secure a bike to the upper track. A cooperating tool assembly is provided to operate the bicycle storage assembly and to pivot the upper track with respect to the lower track to load and unload bikes.

Abstract: A bicycle rack includes a plurality of loops attached to the post, each loop being attached at top and bottom locations to a support and defining a space with an adjacent one of the loops for receiving a bicycle wheel. Each loop extends radially from the support at about 24 degrees angular spacing, with each loop's top located about 18 inches above the ground, and a bottom about 10 inches from the ground. Each loop includes horizontal linear top and bottom segments and a horizontal linear bottom segment, which combines with the angular spacing and vertical dimensions to provide easy reach for a bicycle rider locking/unlocking their bicycle from the rack. The support for the loops can be a post, a wall or the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a motorcycle vice. The motorcycle vice can be used with, for example, a lift or a ramp. The motorcycle device can be placed in a first closed position for receiving a motorcycle or in a second open position where it is out of the way.

Abstract: A multiple-level bicycle storing system includes a framework with a vertical support and a mounting frame defining upper and lower storing spaces. Each storing space includes a receiver to hold a bicycle. The upper receiver has a distal end, a proximal end and a U-shaped channel along the top surface. The upper receiver is pivotally attached to the mounting frame, enabling the upper receiver to tilt from horizontal to a loading and unloading position. The proximal end of the upper receiver is located near the floor when pivoted into the loading and unloading position. The upper receiver pivots up from the loading and unloading position into the horizontal storage position. The bicycles and the storing spaces are enclosed, and a floor separates the lower storing space from the upper storing space. Each storing space includes a lockable door and conceals the pivot point, upper receiver and bicycles inside the enclosure.