816results about "Cycle stands" patented technology

A vehicle mounted load carrier can include a hub, a support member, a tilt release mechanism, and atilt memory actuator. The support member rotatably can couple to the hub. The tilt release mechanism can couple to the support member. The tilt release mechanism can include a locking arm configured to move between a locked configuration and a released configuration. In the locked configuration the support member can be fixed relative to the hub. In the released configuration the support member can rotate between a first position and a second position. The tilt memory actuator can moveably couple to the hub or the support member. The tilt memory actuator can be configured to maintain the locking arm in the released configuration when the locking arm is actuated from the locked configuration to the released configuration.

A pickup truck rack or a multi-sport rack for a pickup truck that is reversibly attachable to the bed of a pickup truck that also has a bed shell, bed cap, or tonneau cover installed thereon. The multi-sport rack sets off to the side of the pickup truck bed like a saddle bag in order to provide clearance for the bed shell, bed cap, or tonneau cover. The multi-sport rack can be installed on the right side, the left side, or both sides of a pickup truck. Each multi-sport rack can hold: a bicycle, snow boards, surf boards, and / or skis. The multi-sport rack includes a base plate assembly that can be clamped onto the pickup truck bed, underneath the bed shell, bed cap, or tonneau cover in order to yield exceptionally strong and stable mounting of the multi-sport rack along with the bicycle, snow boards, surf boards, and / or skis.

In one aspect, a tailgate covering for a pickup truck has three segments for positioning against three respective surfaces of the pickup truck's tailgate. Modular pads are also included and may be couplable to the covering at various positions to provide cushioning for diagonal downtubes of bicycles that are being transported in the bed of the truck. The modular pads may therefore provide protection at the top inner ridge of the tailgate to protect both the tailgate and the bicycle. The modular pads may be swapped in and out and repositioned as desired. Additional modular pads may be included on the front of the covering and may be moved to different vertical positions to accommodate backup cameras at different locations on different truck models. The covering may also include innovative straps that couple the covering to the tailgate while reducing potential damage to the tailgate otherwise caused by the straps.

A bicycle dock system that includes a mounting body and a brace wherein the mounting body and brace are configured for mounting to a wall or ceiling. The mounting body includes a bearing sleeve, a shaft, an arm, and a support member adapted for engagement of a bicycle tire. The brace includes a radially curved body that is adapted to engage a bicycle tire.

The invention belongs to the technical field of mechanical parking, and particularly relates to a rear cantilever type two-wheeled electric garage lifting device which comprises a steel frame structure, a lifting driving assembly, at least one upper-layer vehicle carrying plate, a lower-layer vehicle carrying plate, a drag chain, a fence and a walking track. Wherein the steel frame structure comprises a top cross beam and a pair of channel steel rails which are arranged on the rear side of the equipment in the vertical direction and are mounted face to face, and a closed lifting guide channel is formed; the inner wall face of the channel steel rail is a rolling contact face of the lifting walking wheel, and an opening of the channel steel rail faces forwards, so that the vehicle carrying plate is only restrained and guided by the rear side rail in the lifting process, the front area is completely opened, and a user can conveniently push in or push out the two-wheel electric vehicle. The structure that a single lifting point is matched with four lifting traveling wheels ensures that the vehicle carrying plate is kept in a horizontal posture in the whole lifting process, and the phenomena of inclination, shaking or clamping stagnation are avoided; the steel wire rope tensioning assembly automatically adjusts tension, loosening slipping or too tight breakage is avoided, and long-term reliable operation is guaranteed.

A bilaterally positionable and rotatable bicycle rack includes a fixing member, a hanging frame, and a rotating shaft. A gap is provided between the hanging frame and the fixing member in the vertical direction to make the hanging frame movable at least in the vertical direction. An elastic member is provided in the gap, and located at a lower end of the rotating shaft, to make the hanging frame abut against an uppermost position and elastically movable downwards. A no-load limit assembly and a load limit assembly are provided on an outer side of the rotating shaft, which are configured to operate in a no-load state and a load state, respectively. In the load state, since a gravity of the bicycle is greater than an elasticity force of the elastic member, the load limit assembly is locked.

An electronic control lock of a bicycle has an electronic controller, a kickstand lock, and a frame lock. The kickstand lock includes a kickstand and a stand control device. When locking, the stand control device stops the kickstand from being kicked up, causing inconvenience or impossible to ride the bicycle. The frame lock includes an inserting element and a frame control device. When locking, the frame control device makes the inserting element unable to be pulled out. Thus the inserting element can fasten the bicycle with a chain. When unlocking, the stand control device and the frame control device are controlled by the electronic controller, which is controlled by a user, to allow the kickstand being kicked up and the inserting element being pulled out. The kickstand lock and the frame lock can be locked or unlocked without traditional keys.

A personal mobility device (PMD) has a footboard unit including a footboard, a front wheel disposed on the footboard, and a rear wheel disposed behind the front wheel on the footboard. The PMD also has a steering unit including a steering axle, a fixation unit that connects one end of the steering axle to the footboard unit, and a grip disposed on the other end of the steering axle. The PMD also has a side guard disposed on each side of the footboard unit and extending along an axial direction of the footboard.

The present application relates to the technical field of holder connections, and in particular, to a fixing holder. A binding assembly includes a ratchet fastening block, an inner plug is arranged at one end of a cantilever tube, a recess is formed in an end portion of the inner plug, the cantilever tube is inserted into the ratchet fastening block, and a protrusion connected with the recess in an engaged manner is arranged on the ratchet fastening block. A convex clamp jaw of a clamping assembly is fixed at one end portion of the cantilever tube, a screw mandrel connected with the cantilever tube extends from the convex clamp jaw, an oblique web inclined upwards is arranged in an inner cavity of a concave clamp jaw, a T-shaped nut is in threaded connection to an end portion of the screw mandrel, and a lower end of a transverse flange at an end portion of the T-shaped nut transversely and directly faces an inclined surface of the oblique web. The present application has the beneficial effect that opening / closing and clamping action of the clamping assembly can be realized only by controlling rotation of the screw mandrel, thus greatly improving operation convenience.

A kickstand device is provided that includes a mount portion for attachment to a wheeled implement and a pivotable member pivotally connected to the mount portion. The pivotable member is pivotable about a pivot axis between a first position to engage ground and retain the wheeled implement in an upright orientation and a second position away from ground engagement. The pivotable member transfers a torque to the mount portion when pivoting about the pivot axis from the second position to the first position.

A bicycle carrier with a hitch mount includes a hinge assembly that couples a support post to a hitch bar configured for coupling to a vehicle hitch bar receiver, the hinge assembly including a damper to control a rate of rotation of the support post relative to the hitch bar. A plurality of wheel receiving members are coupled to a horizontal support member, which is in turn coupled to the support post. The hinge assembly may include one or more features configured to improve function of the bicycle carrier.

This application relates to a bicycle rack. The bicycle rack includes a column, a wheel fixing mechanism including a first locking member, a second locking member, and a locking assembly. The wheel fixing mechanism also includes a base and a wheel holder mounted on the base. The locking assembly has a first locking position that engages with the first locking member, and a second locking position that engages with the second locking member. When the locking assembly is in the first locking position, the first locking member contacts the wheel holder, causing the wheel holder to be in a clamping state. When the locking assembly is in the second locking position, the first locking member is separated from the locking assembly, placing the wheel holder in a released state, while the locking assembly engages with the second locking member.

A mobile motorcycle platform is disclosed. The mobile motorcycle platform includes at least two base bars, with a main crossbar extending between the at least two base bars. A middle portion of each of the at least two base bars includes a pair of substantially u-shaped supports extending upwards therefrom. A support crossbar extends between the at least two base bars proximal to the respective pairs of substantially u-shaped supports on each of the at least two base bars, with the u-shaped supports being able to receive and hold a motorcycle stand. At least one wheel is attached to each of the least two base bars. Each wheel may include a brake attached thereto, with the brake being able to lock the motorcycle platform into position.

In some embodiments, a docking station includes a scooter locking section that allows the electric scooter to be removed from the docking station when the electric scooter is in a non-rotated orientation and prevents the electric scooter to be removed from the docking station when the electric scooter is in a rotated orientation.

A charging station for a personal mobility device, which is a station for receiving a personal mobility device including a front wheel, a rear wheel, and a charging module, comprises: a plurality of power transfer modules each of which includes a wireless transmission coil; a frame in which the plurality of power transfer modules are accommodated; a control unit which is mounted to the frame; and a wheel slope which is disposed at the frame and on which the front wheel of the personal mobility device is seated, wherein, when the front wheel of the personal mobility device is positioned on the wheel slope, the power transfer modules and the charging module come into contact with each other. The charging station can safely store personal mobility devices.

A bicycle parking device with adjustable length includes a base and a parking tube assembly which is connected to the base and has a limiting tube assembly and a fixed tube assembly. The limiting tube assembly has an accommodation space. An elastic limiting member is movably connected to the limiting tube assembly and is movable up and down relative to the limiting tube assembly to adjust the size of the accommodation space.

Charging of electric vehicles is achieved using wireless power transfer between a transmitting coil of a charging station and a receiving coil which is integrated into a wheel of the vehicle. One aspect is a docking unit, for receiving the wheel of the vehicle, with a drive arrangement for rotating the received wheel. Relative alignment between the transmitting coil and the receiving coil is detected, and the drive arrangement is controlled to provide a desired relative alignment between the transmitting coil and the receiving coil in response to the detected relative alignment. Another aspect is that the wireless charging receiving coil is incorporated into the wheel and comprises a loop which includes an arcuate portion of the wheel rim, wherein the arcuate portion of the wheel rim is for receiving in a closable opening a core of the transmitting coil of the vehicle charging system. Another aspect is a rotary electrical coupling between the wireless charging receiving coil and battery charging circuitry. An actuator is provided for controlling mechanical engagement of the electrical coupling such that the electrical coupling is engaged in preparation for charging.

The invention discloses a vertical bicycle parking device which comprises an upper plate and a lower plate, a polished rod is fixedly connected between the upper plate and the lower plate, a lifting frame is slidably connected to the polished rod, a linkage buckle structure is arranged on the lifting frame, an annular buckle is installed on the linkage buckle structure, a spring frame is fixed to the upper plate, and a constant-force volute spiral spring is installed on the spring frame. The constant-force volute spiral spring is fixedly connected with the lifting frame, the locking structure is connected with the linkage buckle structure, the locking structure is used for locking and fixing the lifting frame, and after the linkage buckle structure is buckled, the locking structure is unlocked; one end of a bicycle is clamped and fixed through a pure mechanical structure, the constant-force volute spiral spring is used for driving the lifting frame to rise upwards, the bicycle is transferred from the one-dimensional ground to the three-dimensional space of the upper layer, the purpose of three-dimensional parking is achieved, the bicycle parking space utilization rate can be effectively increased, the occupied area is reduced, and parking and taking are convenient; the safety is high and the cost is low.

The present application concerns a vehicle (104) including a battery, a vehicle component management system, and a vehicle connector assembly (300) integrated with the vehicle (104). The vehicle connector assembly (300) is arranged to engage a docking connector assembly (200) of a vehicle-docking station (120) connected to a power source. The vehicle connector assembly (300) includes a battery-charging interface for charging the battery through the docking connector assembly (200), and a vehicle communication system The vehicle communication system includes a vehicle communication interface a connector assembly communication interface, and a controller configured to convert between a connector-vehicle communication protocol and a different dock-connector communication protocol, in both directions, so as to enable data transmission between the vehicle (104) and the docking connector assembly (200). The vehicle connector assembly and docking connector assembly are engageable in a secured and locked configuration.

A vehicle including a system for transferring energy between on-board vehicle components and / or between on-board and external components. The vehicle is configured to heat various components through induction to provide comfort to the rider and / or to transfer energy for charging one or more vehicle components.

A vehicle (100) comprises: a first frame (10) extending from a front wheel (1) to a rear wheel (2) in the front-rear direction; a second frame (20); a steering unit (23) supported on the second frame (20); a support unit (40) which supports the steering unit (23) so as to be movable about a pivot axis such that the steering unit (23) is disposed above the front wheel (1) when the vehicle (100) is in a traveling position, and the steering unit (23) is disposed above the rear wheel (2) when the vehicle (100) is in a folded position; and a movement restriction unit (14) which is mounted near the rear wheel (2), and restricts the steering unit (23) from approaching the rear wheel (2) when the vehicle (100) is changed from the traveling position to the folded position.

This vertical bicycle stand offers the following features: compact size and stability, convenient placement, ease of loading and unloading, no interference with the gear shift, easy adjustment, compatibility with everything from small-wheeled mini velos to downhill MTBs, usability with fat bikes' wide tires as well as narrow tires, easy and safe use even for those with little strength or clumsiness, and a very simple appearance that is excellent for display. [Solution] The stand is made up of roughly four parts: a column, two hooks, and a floor base. The column stands vertically from the floor, and there is one hook on the top and one on the bottom of the column. Place the bicycle vertically, rest the rear wheel on the lower hook, and hang the inside of the front wheel rim on the upper hook to complete the setup.

The utility model provides an electric vehicle kickstand and an electric vehicle, and relates to the technical field of electric vehicle supporting structures, the electric vehicle kickstand comprises a base structure and a connecting structure, the connecting structure comprises a first rod piece and a second rod piece, the first rod piece and the second rod piece are arranged in the axial direction of the connecting structure, and the first rod piece and the second rod piece are arranged in parallel. The first rod piece and the second rod piece are movably connected in the axial direction of the connecting structure, one end of the first rod piece is used for being connected with the frame, and the end, away from the first rod piece, of the second rod piece is connected with the base structure. The electric vehicle kickstand can be suitable for electric vehicles with different gravity center heights, so that the universality of the electric vehicle kickstand is improved.

The invention discloses a vehicle bracket, and relates to the technical field of three-dimensional parking devices. The vehicle bracket comprises a supporting bottom frame, a front wheel bracket, a rear wheel bracket, a first guide rail assembly, a first linkage assembly and a front wheel clamp. The rear wheel bracket and the first guide rail assembly are arranged on the supporting bottom frame, and the first linkage assembly is arranged on the front wheel bracket and is in guide fit with the first guide rail assembly, so that the front wheel bracket can move along the supporting bottom frame to be far away from or close to the rear wheel bracket in the front-back direction; the front wheel clamp is arranged above the front wheel bracket and connected with the first linkage assembly. When the front wheel bracket is close to the rear wheel bracket, the first guide rail assembly enables the first linkage assembly moving on the first guide rail assembly to drive the front wheel clamp to be opened; when the front wheel bracket is far away from the rear wheel bracket, the first guide rail assembly enables the first linkage assembly moving on the first guide rail assembly to drive the front wheel clamp to be folded. According to the vehicle bracket, the vehicle can be conveniently, rapidly and stably parked on the vehicle bracket.

An object management system and locking mechanism and method, such as may be used in a bicycle rental station. The system comprises a plurality of docking stations and a terminal connected to the docking stations by a network. At least one of the docking stations includes the locking mechanism for locking a connecting member secured to a bicycle or other object. The locking mechanism comprises a locking receptacle configured to receive the connecting member; a movable member positioned in the locking receptacle, the movable member having a lockable position and an unlockable position; and a locking member having a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking member is configured to secure the movable member, the movable member is configured to secure the connecting member, and the locking member is configured to rotate to switch between the locked position and unlocked position.

A bicycle for driving downhill with a front wheel region, a rear wheel region, and a support rod which couples the front wheel region and the rear wheel region, the support rod having at least one hinge for unfolding and folding and has a front rod portion between the front wheel region and the hinge and a rear rod portion between the rear wheel region and the hinge, a foot rod is pivotably mounted with a coupling portion to the support rod and has a footrest region for resting feet of a user of the bicycle, and the bicycle includes a tension rope system having a first rope tensioning portion and a second rope tensioning portion, wherein the first rope tensioning portion is coupled to the foot portion and the front rod portion, and the second rope tensioning portion is coupled to the foot portion and the rear rod portion.

A bicycle work stand includes a leg support and a clamping head. The leg support consists of an upright rod and a base. The clamping head includes a fixed clamp, an extension rod, a movable clamp, a screw rod, and a latching mechanism. The screw rod is pivotally connected to the fixed clamp at one end and to a rotating handle at the other. The movable clamp is sleeved on the screw rod. The latching mechanism includes a pressing button, a linkage rod, and a latching assembly with a threaded portion. The pressing button allows the threaded portion to engage or disengage the screw rod, controlling the movable clamp.

A bicycle rack is described with an actuated arm that pivots to an open position in response to user activation of the actuator. The actuator is attached to the rack and the arm and exerts a force on the arm by extension to pivot the actuated arm to the open position. The actuator extends only when a release mechanism has been actuated by a user, but a user may pivot the actuated arm back to a closed position, or a position securing a bicycle, without actuating the release. The actuated arm will then be retained at a position selected by the user until the release is actuated by the user again.