Abstract: The bicycle which includes a rear wheel and a frame is disclosed. The frame includes a frame main body and two first supporting platforms. The frame main body includes two supporting parts, a bottom frame and a surrounding part. The two supporting parts are respectively located on the two sides of the rear wheel. The bottom frame is located in front of the rear wheel. The surrounding part is located in back of the rear wheel. The two first supporting platforms are respectively located on the two sides of the rear wheel. Each of the two first supporting platforms includes a side plate and a top plate. The side plate includes a front connecting end and a back connecting end.

Abstract: A golf bike including frame geometry and wheel design that facilitates the use of a bicycle as a golf club carrying vehicle on a golf course. A club carrying frame is incorporated into the golf bike to receive a bifurcated golf bag for holding clubs and appurtenant accessories.

Abstract: A lockable glovebox cover unit is configured for mating engagement with a frame mounted on a motorcycle. The unit includes a rigid cover element presenting a front and back. Portions of the back extend outward. A locking apparatus is received through the cover and includes a rotatable latch on the back of the cover element. When the latch is placed in the locked position access to the interior of the glovebox is not possible. A keyhole is formed on the front of the cover element for access to the interior of the glovebox. Additionally, the cover unit may also be removed from the frame when unlocked. The cover element is preferably made of a synthetic resin. In particularly preferred embodiments the cover unit includes a metal flange affixed to lower portions on the back of the cover. The flange is adapted for mating, gripping engagement to the frame.

Abstract: A mobile carrier includes a generally planar cargo platform. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed side rails, each side rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed side rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each side rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes first and second opposed end rails, each end rail having a portion extending outwardly from the cargo platform, the opposed end rails being adjustably coupled to the cargo platform such that multiple distances between the outwardly extending portion of each end rail may be respectively maintained. The mobile carrier includes a rod. A receiving structure is configured to maintain the rod at multiple respective positions relative to the receiving structure, the rod and the receiving structure being separable from one another.

Abstract: Illustratively, a storage apparatus may comprise an attachment mechanism configured to attach the storage apparatus to a vehicle, a guidance mechanism configured to guide a storage of a container in the storage apparatus, and a container storage mechanism configured to store the container. In one or more embodiments, a vehicle operator may store a container in a storage apparatus attached to a vehicle using tactile guidance. Illustratively, a vehicle operator may tactilely locate a guidance mechanism configured to guide a storage of a container in the storage apparatus. In one or more embodiments, a vehicle operator may utilize the guidance mechanism to tactilely guide a storage of the container without requiring the vehicle operator's vision.

Abstract: A light bag rack (10) for a bicycle includes a U-shaped frame (42) having first and second rods (48, 50) extending between a closed securing end (44) and an open mounting end (46) of the rack (10) and defining a pinch point (52) between the ends (44, 46). The rods (48, 50) are sufficiently flexible to permit the open mounting end (46) to expand around first and second bicycle seat frame rails (16, 18) forward of a seat post (14) and to pass between the seat frame rails (16, 18) rearward of the seat post (14) so that the closed securing end (44) contacts the seat frame rails (16, 18) forward of the seat post (14) to secure the rack (10) to the seat frame rails (16, 18). A load portion (70) of the rack (10) supports a utility bag (84).

Abstract: A wheel holding device for attaching to one or both a handlebar or a stem of a bicycle is described. In one embodiment, the device holds and secures the front wheel of a bicycle that has been removed from the bicycle's front fork for use when transporting the bicycle on a rooftop carrier of an automobile.

Abstract: A mounting device for use with ATVs that can be semi-permanently attached to an ATV to allow an operator to attach and detach auxiliary items to the device, and correspondingly, to the ATV. The device includes a receiving socket to temporarily receive an adapter, the receiving socket including a maintaining means for maintaining the adapter in the socket and allow the user to quickly secure and release the adapter, and a mounting assembly, coupled to the upper receiving socket and configured to be attached to the ATV. Using a plurality of adapters, each having an auxiliary item attached, provides a mounting system for quickly interchanging auxiliary items and securing them to the ATV with minimum effort.

Abstract: A saddlebag protecting device prevents saddlebags from contacting the exhaust system of a motorcycle. The saddlebag protecting device includes a frame having a perimeter wall. A bracket is attached to the perimeter wall of the frame. A fastening member may be extended through the bracket for removably fastening the frame to a motorcycle such that a plane of the frame is generally horizontally orientated.

Abstract: A carrier accessory which is releasably attachable to the support rack of an off-road or other recreational vehicle includes a frame having a plurality of substantially circular members, each sized to retain a cylindrical article such as a bucket or pail. The frame further includes releasable attachment members which allow the accessory to clamp onto an existing support rack, the circular members being cantilevered from the accessory frame.

Abstract: An elongated bicycle rack and storage device has a clamping device at one end so that it can be attached to and cantilever from the bicycle seat post. The device has an enclosable compartment for relatively small items and an external rack frame for supporting larger items when the bicycle is in use.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a device which is mounted over the rear wheel of a bicycle which allows for a second rider. The device is generally an inverted u-shape fork which straddles the rear wheel. Foot rests extend outwardly from the wheel and are covered with anti-slip sleeves. A handle over the rear wheel provides a place for the second rider to hold onto while the bike is in operation. The device is attached to the bicycle with u-bolt assemblies.

Abstract: A bicycle rack connectable to the rear frame of a bicycle for carrying a folded beach chair. A generally rectangular rack frame is formed of elongated strut members and extends laterally and then upwardly from each lower corner thereof to define a folded upright beach chair support means. The rack frame is connected to either the rear of the bicycle frame and/or to one side edge of a rear carrying platform disposed generally horizontally above the rear wheel as an optional existing feature of the bicycle. An alternate embodiment provides two rack frame members which extend downwardly along either side of the rear wheel and frame from an included rear carrying platform in saddle fashion where an existing rear carrying platform is not available.

Abstract: A bicycle rack with a substantially planar carrier surface extending in the longitudinal direction, longitudinal frame members, whereby the carrier surface is adapted to be modified at least in one of size and configuration by the use of cross rail assemblies forming tubular members and extending substantially transversely to the longitudinal direction and of support arms rotatable as well as axially adjustable within the tubular members; the support arms can be held fast in a preselected axial and rotatable position, whereby the frame members are so arranged that the maximum height of the cross rail assemblies lies substantially within the plane of the carrier surface.

Abstract: A surfboard rack, for allowing a surfboard to be carried with a bicycle, having a pair of hooks for engaging the frame of the bicycle near the front and rear, and an adjustable bar extending between the hooks. A pair of cradle assemblies are attached to the adjustable bar near the hooks. A pair of braces extend downward from the cradle assemblies to provide support against the bicycle frame. The adjustable bar may be varied in length to alter the distance between the front and rear hooks. Matched holes extend through the adjustable bar, which allow the distance between the hooks to be fixed and the adjustable bar locked, so that the surfboard rack can also function as a bicycle anti-theft device.

Abstract: The framework of a parcel carrier for bicycles is fashioned from lightweight metal rods of plain round section. The framework has a rectangular top frame-formed of two lateral members, a forward transverse member and a rear transverse member, and, extending downward and convergently from the forward and rear ends of the lateral members, respective pairs of forward members and rear members connected to one another at the bottom ends thereof and securable to the usual bottom anchorages afforded by a bicycle frame. The rectangular top frame is the peripheral member of a shelf which incorporates two further members within the top frame. These members are secured at their forwardmost ends to the middle of the forward transverse member, which coincides with the top anchorage and extend rearwards symmetrically and divergently to terminate at rear ends positioned adjacent and secured to the rear ends of-the lateral members.

Abstract: An illumination system for a mountain bicycle is disclosed. The disclosed system comprises a long-term, high power battery pack encapsulated in an impervious jacket of compressible material, which combination is reliably and securely compression-fit into an open water bottle cage, in lieu of a water bottle, and electrically connected to a source of artificial light.