An accessory, called a diabolo, for a vehicle with at least two wheels, a device and method of holding such an accessory

The diabolo accessory with dual grooves and gripping features addresses the challenges of tool-dependent installation and fairing damage in existing lifting solutions, enabling tool-free lifting and reducing accessory abandonment.

FR3163918B1Active Publication Date: 2026-05-22MAROLOTEST
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Authority / Receiving Office
FR · FR
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
MAROLOTEST
Filing Date
2024-07-01
Publication Date
2026-05-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing sliding weights for lifting vehicles from underneath require tools for installation and can cause damage to the vehicle's fairing when lifted from above, and are often left on the vehicle after maintenance.

Method used

A diabolo accessory with a threaded rod and dual circumferential grooves allows for tool-free installation and lifting from above or below, featuring a gripping area for manual screwing and a concave groove for sling attachment, reducing the risk of damage and preventing accidental detachment.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates tool-free lifting and reduces the risk of fairing damage by allowing lifting from above without tools, increasing visibility and preventing the accessory from being left on the vehicle.

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Abstract

Accessory (1), called diabolo, for two-wheeled machine (21), said accessory (1) being couplingable to one of the suspension arms (22) of said machine to allow, in cooperation with a similar accessory (1) couplingable to the opposite suspension arm (22), support on a workshop stand (23) for maintaining said machine in an upright state with at least one of the wheels (21) away from the ground, this accessory (1) being in the form of a rod (2) comprising a threaded part (3) and a first external circumferential groove (4). The first groove (4) is located between the threaded portion (3) and a second groove (5) delimited by two flanks (61, 62) which together form a receiving recess (8) suitable for receiving an attachment device, such as a sling hook. The flank (61) furthest from the threaded portion (3) forms a gripping zone (7) for the rod (2) during rod (2) manipulation. Figure for the abbreviation: Fig. 1
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