Abstract: A vehicle mounted bike carrier comprising: a carrier member configured to support a bicycle, a supporting structure a bike supporting device comprising: a first wheel supporting member having a first end having a pivotal connection on the carrier member where the connection is configured to be positioned proximal to the rotational axle of a first bicycle wheel, and a second free end configured to support said bicycle wheel, a second wheel supporting member having a first end having a connection on the carrier member where the connection is configured to be positioned distal to the rotational axle of said first bicycle wheel and a second free end configured to support said bicycle wheel.

Abstract: A bicycle and bicycle frame stand includes a first leg element and a second leg element which forms an angle of less than or equal to 90° with the first leg element. The second leg element has a bicycle receiving element for a bicycle component of an assembled bicycle, and the second leg element has a frame receiving element for a bicycle frame component.

Abstract: A bicycle carrier includes a base configured to support a bicycle, a wheel securement arm, and a ratchet arm. The base has a first end and a second end. The wheel securement arm has a free end and a fixed end, with the fixed end rotatably coupled to the first end of the base at a first joint. The ratchet arm has a ratcheting assembly, and the ratchet arm is coupled to the wheel securement arm and rotatably coupled to the base at a second joint.

Abstract: A stand (1), particularly a multiple guitar stand, comprising a rack (10) and at least one pair of support elements (20a, 20b) capable of being mounted on rack (10) having respectively one support surface (210a, 210b) for the body of the musical instrument, wherein rack (10) has a support frame (11) with two support rails (12a, 12b) running parallel to one another having a respectively non-rotationally symmetrical, especially polygonal, cross-sectional shape (Q1) and a contact bracket (14) connected to support frame (11), preferably capable of being pivoted, wherein contact bracket (14) has a contact rail (15) running parallel to support rails (12a, 12b) and at least one support arm (16, 17) connecting contact rail (15) respectively to support frames (11), wherein contact rail (15) defines at least one contact surface (31) for the neck of the musical instrument directly or through contact elements (30) capable of being mounted on contact rail (15).

Abstract: The folding dirt bike stand is configured for use with a cycle. The folding dirt bike stand is a collapsible stand. The folding dirt bike stand is a rotating stand. The folding dirt bike stand comprises a handle used to rotate the folding dirt bike stand. The folding dirt bike stand comprises a support frame, a pivot frame, and a plurality of hinged brackets. The plurality of hinged brackets attaches the pivot frame to the support frame such that the pivot frame rotates relative to the support frame. The support frame vertically supports the cycle.

Abstract: A bike rack for, but not limited to, truck and vehicle beds using an over center locking mechanism actuated by a lever. The mechanism is combined with a clamping arm that, allows a bike to be secured by a single movement of the lever. The bike is secured without removing the bike's wheels. The same lever when reversed in a single movement, will quickly release the bike to be immediately removed. A slide assembly and tuning knob will allow for adjustment to fit different tire diameters. The bike rack can be attached to a vehicle using a crossbar or other means of attachment. To mount the bike, the bike's wheel is placed into the rack and the clamping arm is lowered against the tire and locked into position by the lever creating a pressure fit.

Abstract: A stand for locating a wheeled vehicle such as a bicycle has front and rear locating structures for receiving a wheel and having three pairs of cooperating locating surfaces for locating the wheel. The front locating structure has a front upper pair and a front lower pair cooperating locating surfaces, and the rear locating structure has a rear lower pair cooperating locating surfaces. The two lower pairs are positioned asymmetrically relative to the upper pair. The front locating structure has an opening positioned between its upper and lower pairs of cooperating locating surfaces wide enough to allow the wheel axle to pass through the front locating structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a two-wheeled transport fixing apparatus for pickup trucks, which is configured to fix a wheel of a two-wheeled transport loaded into a cargo box of a pickup truck, th fixing apparatus being removable from the cargo box.

Abstract: A bike carrier has H-shaped or inverted U-shaped wheel retention arms that pivot inward to press a cross member of each retention arm against each tire. Each cross member is infinitely adjustable along elongated slots in side arms of the retention arm for different wheel diameters. Each cross member has a shaft passing through the elongated slots, and a tool-less tensioner that fixes and releases the cross member to the side arms at selectable positions. The tensioner may be a cam lever as used on bicycle wheel quick-release hubs or a transversely threaded lever that acts as both a nut and a wrench on a threaded end of the shaft of the cross member A retention arm pivot ratchet holds each retention arm inward, pressing the cross member against the bike tire. A trailer hitch embodiment of the carrier has two bike wheel trays that pivot forward together for storage.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a bicycle parking structure comprising a plurality of bicycle hangers supported by a crossbar assembly. Each bicycle hanger is configured to support a bicycle in a substantially vertical position. The bicycle hangers are spaced apart from one another along the length of the crossbar assembly. Each of the bicycle hangers may be secured to the crossbar assembly so that the bicycle hanger is fixed at a desired position or unsecured from the crossbar assembly so that the position of the bicycle hanger along the length of the crossbar assembly may be adjusted. In this manner, the distance between adjacent bicycles need not be fixed and the bicycle parking structure can be adapted for a particular space. The bicycle parking structure is designed to provide for a space-efficient, high-volume parking of bicycles.

Abstract: A tire work stand comprises a frame for supporting the work stand on a ground surface and for attaching a set of components to the tire work stand. A plurality of rollers is attached to the frame to support a tire above the ground surface and to permit rotation of a tire during inspection of the tire. A ramp is configured to have a first ramp end capable of extending from the ground surface and a second ramp end extending to a position proximal to the frame. A bridge is configured to have a first bridge end extending from the second ramp end and a second bridge end extending to a position proximal to a surface of at least one of the rollers, wherein the bridge acts to inhibit rotation of the roller during loading of the tire and further permits rotation of the tire after the tire has been loaded on the tire work stand.

Abstract: The invention (10), Retractable Vertical Mount Bicycle Storage Rack, is a manufactured mechanical assembly that serves as a stationary bicycle storage device, where a bicycle is conveniently stored in a vertical configuration. The invention is a mechanical mechanism that extends outward away from its mounting surface (example=wall, post, etc.) creating an articulating cradle-like assembly for allowing a bicycle to be stored vertically, and may be retracted towards its mounting surface when not in use. The invention utilizes mechanical geometry to maintain its position in both positions, extended and retracted. The bicycle maintains its position with gravity and only contacts the invention with its front tire, thus protecting any delicate bicycle components from physical contact with the storage rack.

Abstract: A motorcycle parking swing station having a front wheel support member aligned with and attached to a rear wheel support member with connecting members. A rotatable support plate is located between the bottom of the front wheel support member and the ground and a plurality of axles are attached to the front and rear wheel support members. A plurality of support wheels rotationally attached to the plurality of axles trace a circular path about the center of the rotatable support plate as the motorcycle parking swing station is turned clockwise or counter clockwise.

Abstract: The invention (10), Retractable Vertical Mount Bicycle Storage Rack, is a manufactured mechanical assembly that serves as a stationary bicycle storage device, where a bicycle is conveniently stored in a vertical configuration. The invention is a mechanical mechanism that extends outward away from its mounting surface (example=wall, post, etc.) creating an articulating cradle-like assembly for allowing a bicycle to be stored vertically, and may be retracted towards its mounting surface when not in use. The invention utilizes mechanical geometry to maintain its position in both positions, extended and retracted. The bicycle maintains its position with gravity and only contacts the invention with its front tire, thus protecting any delicate bicycle components from physical contact with the storage rack.

Abstract: A rack (10) intended in use to be supported from an upstanding support, the rack comprising a base (12) adapted to be fixed to the support, a support member (14) connected to the base to be pivotable about a first axis which is generally level, to be moveable between a first position, at which it is adjacent to the support and a second position at which it extends laterally from the support, the support member being adapted to receive and support an item when in its second position.

Abstract: A ride on/ride off dirt bike stand for use with dirt bikes that do not come with a kickstand attached to the dirt bike for parking the dirt bike when not in use, such as motocross, rally, trials and/or track bikes. The dirt bike stand is free standing and includes an upper frame pivotally connected to a base frame, such that the upper frame may be pivoted and secured between an upright position and a lowered position. The upper frame may be height adjustable so that the dirt bike stand may be utilized with different dirt bikes having differing chassis heights. Also, the upper frame may include a rotatable platform to provide a greater surface area for supporting the dirt bike.

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: A motorcycle support stand with a folding design, not attached to the motorcycle, but available for portability directly on motorcycles that have no attached means of upright support. The support device comprises an extended finger for intermittently interfacing with the hollow rear axle holes on these types of motorcycles, two support legs that pivot near the top, and a bottom brace member that pivots on the bottom of one support leg and intermittently latches to the bottom of the other support leg. When folded in this triangle shaped configuration, the extended finger can be inserted into the hollow rear axle hole, at the exact center of the rear wheel hub, on either side, and the weight of the motorcycle can be leaned onto the stand. When the stand is folded to its small straight configuration, it can be transported on the motorcycle for use in remote locations. The rider also has the option of having no stand on the bike, for competition situations.

Abstract: A motorcycle chock includes a base plate, a pivot plate and a wheel capture plate. The pivot plate is pivotally mounted to the base plate so that the pivot plate can pivot about a pivot axis from an open position to a closed position. The wheel capture plate is mounted to the base plate opposite the pivot plate and projects upwardly from the base plate. Each of the pivot; plate and the capture plate has opposing: sides depending outwardly, from a center axis transverse to the pivot axis. The pivot plate and capture plate opposing sides define generally continuous surfaces along substantially the entire, length of the respective plate for contacting a tire disposed within the opposing sides of that plate.

Abstract: A bicycle rack is provided, which is portable and space saving, and easy for assembling and disassembling. The bicycle rack includes a plurality of tubular members and a plurality of connecting members. The tubular members are shaped in straight, L-shaped and U-shaped tubes. The ends of the tubular member are provided with elastic button clips. The connecting members are shaped in L-shaped, T-shaped, three-headed and four-headed tubes, wherein each end of the connecting members is provided with a plurality of apertures corresponding to the elastic button clips. The elastic button clip of the tubular member is coupled with the aperture of the connecting member, thereby providing the bicycle rack with a plurality of interlaced holding spaces for bicycles.

Abstract: A rack for supporting at least one bicycle in position includes a base. Two beams are pivotally connected with the base. At least one supporting device is attached to each of the beams in order to support one wheel of the bicycle. A post is pivotally connected with the base. A hooking device is attached to the post in order to hook the bicycle.

Abstract: A mounted storage device includes a mount for mounting the device on a vertical surface. A load arm is supported on the mount and structured to support an object thereon. The load arm is movable between a load position for loading the object on the load arm and a store position for storing the supported object. The storage device also includes a force device connected between the mount and the load arm that urges the load arm in a direction from the load position to the store position. The storage device further includes a resistance damper connected between the mount and the load arm that resists movement of the load arm in both directions between the load position and the store position. The resistance damper includes a plurality of damper members that creates the resistance by at least one of friction and compression tension between the damper members.

Abstract: A stabilizing device for supporting a motorcycle in a storage and transport position inside an enclosed trailer. A support frame is attached to the ceiling trusses of the trailer. A telescopic arm extends downward from the support frame to connect to a cross arm including hooks and straps that attach to the motorcycle to secure the motorcycle in place. A strengthening brace is interconnected between the opposite side of the support frame and an intermediate position on the telescopic arm.

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 collapsible rack or stand for supporting a bicycle or the like in an upright position includes a pair of supports that are pivotably interconnected together for movement between an open, operative position and a closed, inoperative position. Each support defines one or more vertically extending spaces, each of which is configured to receive one of the bicycle wheels for supporting the bicycle in an upright position when the supports are in the open, operative position. Each support includes a lower member and an upper member, between which the wheel-receiving spaces are located, and the upper members of the supports are pivotably interconnected via a hinge arrangement for enabling movement of the supports between the open, operative position and the closed, inoperative position. The hinge arrangement is in the form of a hinge barrel secured to the upper member of each support, and the hinge barrels define aligned passages through which a hinge pin extends.

Abstract: A support for a bicycle having at least one wheel includes a pair of axially spaced apart base members, and a pair of laterally spaced apart support members which extend upwardly from and which are interconnected with the base members. The bicycle wheel is adapted for placement between the support members, which are configured to support the bicycle in an upright position. Engagement of the bicycle wheel with the base members prevents the bicycle wheel from rolling, to maintain the bicycle in engagement with the support. A variable position engagement arrangement is provided between at least one of the support members and the base members, to enable adjustment in the lateral spacing between the support members so as to accommodate different wheel widths. The support members may be formed of pivotably interconnected sections, which enable the support to be moved between an extended position for use and a collapsed position for shipment, transport or storage.

Abstract: An electrically cycling multi-media CD rack comprising a main framework, a gearing device and at least a clamping seat belt. The gearing device is connected to the main framework. The clamping seat belt is integrally formed and has multiple mutually linked clamping seats. The clamping seats are connected mutually, and the clamping seat belt is mounted around the gearing device to complete the electrically cycling multi-media CD rack with a lower cost of production.

Abstract: A collapsible, recessed wheel chock is described. The chock is intended to be mounted in the bed of a truck or trailer and can be collapsed into a flush mount with the bed when not in use. The chock when in use is rotated from the closed position into an open position which is at an obtuse angle to the bed, and is supported in that position by right and left supports so that a wheel of a motorcycle or the like can be received against the open chock and retained between the lateral supports against movement The supports also function to prevent damage to the chock in the event the retained vehicle wheel. attempts to move forward.

Abstract: A combination of a bicycle and a display rack therefor, the bicycle has a frame and a plurality of wheels on the frame. The rack having a frame, a mount portion of the frame arranged to be coupled to a ceiling of a building, a linkage having a hanger such that the bicycle can be coupled to the hanger and wherein the linkage is moveable between a first raised position for display and a second lowered position for providing access to the hanger and a cylinder and piston within the mounting portion for retracting the linkage from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: A bicycle rack includes an inner vertical bar and an outer vertical bar secured in generally parallel relation by one or more horizontal supports. At least one horizontal support is secured at one end to at least one wall support so that the vertical bars are spaced from the wall support, with the inner vertical bar closest to the wall. When the wall support is secured to a wall, the rack is set at an angle with respect to the wall by a retaining rod. One end of the retaining rod is connected to the rack, and the other end is connected to the wall. The bicycle rack is preferably rotatably connected to the wall support so the rack can swivel about the wall support. Also, at least one end of the retaining rod can be easily removed, so the rack can be retracted when not in use, without removing it from the wall.

Abstract: An overhead storage system for bicycles and objects that weigh approximately 40 to 50 pounds. The stored object is counter balanced by nitrogen gas spring cylinders so as to make the object virtually weightless to the user-operator. The object is stored flat or horizontally against the ceiling of a garage, porch or breezeway so as to be well above headspace and so that floor space is not taken up by the object. The user-operator pulls the stored object down with a cord similar in ease to pulling down a set of attic type stairs. A boom is pivotally connected to a ceiling mount. A first gas spring allows the stored object to move and rotate in an arc from the horizontal ceiling adjacent position to a vertical position approximately thirty inches from the floor. The boom has a lower telescoping tubular sections with a second lower gas spring holding the tubular sections together. The user-operator pulls down on handles connected to the lower tubular section which lowers the object to the floor.

Abstract: A rack for holding bicycles and other velocipeds by their tires only. For use as a carrier on motor vehicles, or for display racks and the like. Comprises an elongated U-channel track into which are set the bicycle wheels. An inverted U-shaped arm at each end of the track contacts the nearest tire of the bicycle above its axle level. At least one of the arms pivots, to clamp the tires between the two arms and between the arms and the track, restraining the bicycle in all directions by its tires, and to quickly release the bicycle with only one operation.

Abstract: Upstanding, vertical side rails welded to oppositely facing horizontal top and bottom plates at respective corners thereof form a unitary, rigid, parallelepiped open frame structure including an open front slot to receive a bicycle wheel rim and tire. Deflectable resilient members mounted to side rails extend towards each other and snap behind an inserted bicycle wheel rim. Horizontal side rails or plates and rear plates are fixed to respective pairs of side rails to render the structure rigid. Apertures in the bottom and top plates permit fixedly mounting of the module or a plurality of upright modules to form a multi-module bicycle rack. A transverse common coupling member may be a bench, a planar seat, a table top or a planter. A steel security arm having a U-shaped steel loop welded at one end may be rotatably mounted to the open frame structure at the opposite end.

Abstract: A substantially L-shaped bicycle rack includes a substantially vertical first member adapted to be fastened to a vertical supporting surface such as a wall, and a substantially horizontal second member extending away from the wall and pivotally mounted to the first member for movement between a first substantially vertical inoperative position, and a second substantially horizontal operative position. The first member is formed with an elongated groove for receiving one portion of a bicycle wheel and the second member is formed with an elongated slot for receiving another portion of the same wheel. The rack is located at a height on the wall so that the bicycle may be tilted back on its rear wheel and rolled into place on the rack, with the front wheel supported in the groove and slot.

Abstract: A lightweight, freestanding bicycle stand of sturdy construction composed of a plurality of substantially identical modular units. Each modular unit has at least one rectangular-shaped wheel receptacle and the units are releasably joined together by a common threaded tension member and associated threaded locking members. The modularity permits cost-effective manufacturing and has the added advantage of allowing users to customize modules to create a bicycle stand having a capacity for any number of bicycles desired. In addition, because the modular units are joined together by a common threaded tension member, upon loosening the locking members the modules may be rotated about the common axis defined by the tension member into a substantially flat configuration, thereby permitting easy stacking, transportation and storage.

Abstract: A collapsible rack is provided for installation in the bed of an automotive vehicle, such as a van, pickup truck or trailer. The rack includes a rectangular grate which defines a plurality of bike wheel receiving slots and which is carried between a pair of parallel arms. The arms are rotatably secured to the ends of the grate and to the bed of a vehicle so that the grate can be moved between a collapsed position lying upon the bed of the vehicle and an erected position inclined relative to the vehicle bed to receive the front wheel of a motorized bike. A pair of straps of adjustable length are provided with hooks on both ends to extend between the grate and a motorized bike with a wheel of the motorized bike positioned in one of the slots to hold the motorized bike erect in the bed of an automotive vehicle.

Abstract: A foldable bicycle support device including an elongated channel for receiving the wheels of a bicycle, a mounting bracket attached to the channel, an elongated bicycle support member swingably mounted on the bracket for movement between a folded position alongside the channel and a raised bicycle support position. A latch releasably holds the bicycle support member in its raised position and the support member has a clamp at its upper end for engaging the frame of the bicycle to support the bicycle in the longitudinal medial plane of the channel.

Abstract: A bicycle storage rack permitting storage of a bicycle in a vertical position in which a U-channel having walls which are slightly distendable from each other and a number of restraint means along the length thereof is adapted to releasably restrain the front wheels of a bicycle by engagement with the lateral surface of the rim. Provision is also made for bicycles having wheels of various diameters, and as well the rack is adapted to be pivoted, so that a bicycle may be stored at a relatively acute angle, relative to the supporting surface.

Abstract: A wall mounted rack for storing a bicycle or the like comprising a horizontal bracket mountable to said wall and being just wider than the tire of the bicycle to be stored, a rail perpendicular to said bracket mountable to said wall, a slide that can be adjusted along the vertical length of the rail, and a hook for suspending the bicycle with the wheels thereof placed upon the horizontal bracket hinged to said slide.