Bicycle stand that is removable and can be folded under one of the pedals

Abstract

The invention relates to a removable, foldable bicycle stand (100) that is intended to reversibly lock under one or other of the two right and left pedals (202) of a bicycle (200). The bicycle stand (100) comprises a base (110) having a generally planar shape, the base (110) being intended to rest on the ground (S) and having an attachment portion (114); and - an arm (120) having a generally planar shape and extending between a first free end (123), the end surface (123a) of which is intended to receive the bicycle pedal (202), and a second end (124) joined to the attachment portion (114) by a pivot connection (130) that extends in a first direction (X-X'), the arm (120) and the base (110) being able to move in relation to each other by pivoting about the pivot connection (130) between a storage position in which the arm (120) and the base (110) are stacked together and a working position in which the second end of the arm (120) bears against the attachment portion (114) of the base (110) and in which the arm (120) forms an acute angle (α) with the base (110).

Description

Removable and folding bike stand technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bicycle support. More particularly, the present invention relates to a removable and foldable support allowing a bicycle to be supported by placing the left or right pedal on the support placed directly on the ground. State of the art

[0002] A conventional bicycle stand, also called a kickstand, is a rod whose end is pivotally attached to the bicycle frame. When the rider is using and riding the bicycle, the rod is pivoted into a first resting position, facing the bicycle, usually parallel to the frame. When parking the bicycle, the rod is pivoted into a second support position, facing outwards so that the free end rests on the ground. However, the bicycle stand is usually located near the pedal, so the rider can be injured by it while riding. Furthermore, the conventional bicycle stand is only positioned on one side of the bicycle, making it difficult to choose which side the bicycle rests on when parked. Additionally, if the rider forgets to return the bicycle stand to its first resting position, it poses a danger to the cyclist.On the other hand, the bike rack is an integral part of the bike and thus contributes to increasing the weight of the bike.

[0003] There are other types of bicycle racks integrated into the bicycle, particularly those attached to or near a pedal. For example, documents DE202010008498U1 and US4563017A describe such folding bicycle racks mounted directly on one of the pedals, which also add weight to the bicycle. Lwiedm-1-PCT

[0004] Thus, most bicycles, professional bikes, and / or bikes used for very sporty purposes do not have a kickstand. This is the case, for example, for most racing bikes, cyclocross bikes, downhill bikes, mountain bikes, pursuit bikes, road bikes, and gravel bikes. Such a bike, lacking a kickstand / bike rack, generally has a support structure in its usual storage location (home, sports club, trailer, or mobile vehicle used for transportation) to place it on and keep it upright, or to hang it. Outside of its usual storage location(s), such a bike without a kickstand can often only be positioned by leaning against a natural feature or piece of street furniture, for example, against a tree, a wall, or directly on the ground. This is often not a very stable position.Thus, the bicycle may be damaged and / or it may hit and injure a pedestrian or an object located nearby if the bicycle falls.

[0005] The US20060169423A1 document describes a removable and folding bicycle stand designed to accommodate the bend between the crank and the pedal in a receptacle. This bicycle stand is relatively bulky and heavy, and has a fairly complex structure. Furthermore, it features a height adjustment system for the receptacle. It is also noted that placing the bicycle on and removing it from this stand is a delicate and time-consuming process.

[0006] US patent US9862438B2 describes a removable, folding bicycle stand in the form of a bracket with two X-shaped rods, forming a crossbar. The two upper ends of these rods insert into the pedal's end opening and bear against the pedal's end portion. This arrangement exerts significant stress on a small area of ​​the pedal's end portion, which could damage it. It is a simple and compact bicycle stand. The lower ends of the two rods rest on the ground or another surface. The contact area of ​​these two rods is therefore relatively small, and depending on the nature and terrain of the ground, this can lead to an unstable position or even insufficient stabilization of the bicycle, which could cause it to tip over. Lwiedm-1-PCT fall. Furthermore, this type of support is only suitable for pedals with a sufficiently large opening into which the device can be inserted.

[0007] Documents JP2010126152A and US2008087776A1 concern removable and folding bicycle racks. These racks have two legs hinged to a support body designed to be mounted under a pedal. When unfolded, the two legs rest on the ground, forming a V shape. This design requires multiple joints and moving parts, making the rack's deployment and mounting onto the pedal, as well as the reverse operations required before storage, cumbersome and unreliable. Brief summary of the invention

[0008] One aim of the present invention is to provide a bicycle support free from the limitations of known bicycle supports.

[0009] Another aim of the invention is to provide a removable, folding, space-saving bicycle stand.

[0010] Another aim of the invention is to provide a bicycle support that is easy to use and allows for very stable support of the bicycle.

[0011] According to the invention, these goals are achieved in particular by means of a bicycle support, designed to be reversibly locked under either of the two right and left pedals of a bicycle, comprising: - a single base of generally flat shape having, on one of its two faces forming a support face, a support zone or several coplanar support zones intended to rest on the ground, and an attachment portion, - a single, generally flat-shaped rod extending between a first free end, the terminal surface of which is intended to receive the bicycle pedal, and a second end fitted with said attachment portion Lwiedm-1-PCT by a pivot joint extending along a first direction (X-X'), the rod and the base being mobile relative to each other by pivoting around the pivot joint between a storage position in which the rod and the base are superimposed on each other, and a working position in which the second end of the rod is supported against the attachment portion of the base and in which the rod forms an acute angle with the base.

[0012] In the working position, or open position of the work stand, the stem is raised from its base, and the pedal can be placed, for example, by means of a portion of the axle that allows the pedal to rotate, on the end surface of the stem's free end. Finally, with both wheels already in contact with the ground and the pedal resting on the bicycle stand, which is supported by its base, the bicycle is stable and stands upright like a tripod.

[0013] According to one embodiment, this terminal surface of the first end of the rod is concave. Thus, with a suitable concave shape, in particular a curved shape, the terminal surface serves as a housing for a lower surface of the pedal which is placed on the support according to the invention serving as a base for the pedal. For example, it is the material axle of the bicycle pedal that is received on said terminal surface.

[0014] This solution has the significant advantage over previous methods of being very simple to implement. The support comprises a minimum of parts, including a single base and a single rod, articulated by a pivot joint, which is preferably the only articulation between these two parts. When using it, the support is first unfolded from its storage (or closed) position, where its footprint is minimal, to its working position. Next, the support is placed on the ground with the base's bearing surface facing down. Finally, the pedal to be supported is positioned downwards, and the portion of the pedal to be supported is inserted and / or placed on the support. Lwiedm-1-PCT support in and / or on the terminal surface of the rod. Indeed, in the working position, the terminal surface is turned upwards.

[0015] In one alternative embodiment, the bicycle rack is locked in its stored (or closed) position by a retaining device that allows for reversible locking between the stem and the base. This prevents the risk of unintentional opening and ensures the rack remains closed until the retaining device is released from its active position, thus allowing the stem to be extended from the base.

[0016] It is understood that this bicycle support can be used independently to support either the right or left pedal. This design is advantageous and gives the user great freedom.

[0017] It is understood that the bicycle stand according to the present invention is easy to install under a pedal or to detach from the pedal. Furthermore, the bicycle stand according to the present invention is small and compact when folded. If it is made of a lightweight material such as aluminum, its weight will not be an obstacle to its transport. Brief description of the figures

[0018] Examples of implementation of the invention are given in the description illustrated by the accompanying figures, in which:

[0019] Figures 1 to 3 show a bicycle stand according to a first embodiment, in its working position, in perspective view from different points of view. Lwiedm-1-PCT

[0020] Figures 4 and 5 illustrate the bicycle stand according to the first embodiment, in its working position, in side view; Figure 5 shows the successive positions taken by the rod during the folding of the bicycle stand between its working position and its storage position.

[0021] Figures 6 to 8 show a bicycle stand according to a second embodiment, in its working position, in perspective views similar respectively to the views of Figures 1 to 3 for the first embodiment,

[0022] Figures 9 and 10 illustrate the bicycle stand according to the second embodiment, in its storage position, in side perspective view for Figure 9 and in projection from below, namely from the support face of the base, for Figure 10.

[0023] Figures 11 and 12 illustrate the positioning of the bicycle on the bicycle stand according to the invention, respectively from the side of the bicycle stand and the front (or rear) of the bicycle when the pedal is placed on the end surface of the stem for Figure 11, and in perspective after the pedal is placed on the end surface of the stem for Figure 12.

[0024] Figure 13 shows a bicycle standing upright, placed on the bicycle stand according to the invention, from the right side of the bicycle,

[0025] Figure 14 is a detail of area XIV of Figure 13, showing in an enlarged form the relative position between the pedal and the pedal support, as well as the angle of the pedal crank when the bicycle is placed on the bicycle stand according to the invention,

[0026] Figure 15 is a perspective view similar to that of Figure 8 for a variant of the second embodiment, showing a retaining device that improves the stability of the bicycle support in its Lwiedm-1-PCT Storage position, Figures 16 and 17 are perspective views, respectively of the base and the stem, showing the elements of the retaining device, in the case of the variant of the second embodiment of Figure 15,

[0027] Figure 18 is a perspective view when the base and stem of the bicycle stand are mounted together, in the case of the variant of the second embodiment of Figure 15, in the storage position of the bicycle stand, and

[0028] Figure 19 is a longitudinal section view of Figure 18 along the XIX-XIX direction, showing the retaining device 160 maintaining the storage position (closed position) of the bicycle support according to the invention, even in the event of a change in the position of the bicycle support.

[0029] Example(s) of an embodiment of the invention

[0030] Reference is made to Figures 1 to 5 illustrating a first embodiment of the bicycle stand 100 according to the invention. The bicycle stand 100 mainly comprises a base 110 and a rod 120. Between the base 110 and the rod 120, there is a pivot joint 130 which allows passage from a storage position in which the rod 120 and the base 110 are superimposed on each other (see Figure 5) to a working position (see Figures 1 to 5) and vice versa.

[0031] The base 110 and the rod 120 are generally flat pieces, forming two plates articulated together by the pivot joint 130, which extends along a first direction at the axis (X-X'). The base 110 and the rod 120 have an elongated contour between their two ends, defining a principal or longitudinal direction orthogonal to this axis (X-X'). The base 110 and the rod 120 are connected to each other at one of their two ends via the pivot joint 130. Lwiedm-1-PCT

[0032] If we consider the working position as shown in figures 1 to 3, we can distinguish: - For the base 110, there is a lower face or support face 111 intended to rest on the ground S when the bicycle stand 100 is in use, and an upper face 112 opposite and parallel to the lower face 111. More precisely, it is a single support area of ​​the support face 111, or several coplanar support areas of the support face 111, that are in physical contact with the ground S, as will be seen below. In the lengthwise direction, forming a principal or longitudinal direction for the base, we identify (on the right in Figures 1 and 2) a first free end 113, and a second end (on the left in Figures 1 and 2) forming an attachment portion 114. - for the rod 120, also two opposite and parallel faces, extending, in the main direction or longitudinal direction of the rod 120, between a first free end 123 (on the right in figures 1 and 2), and a second end 124 (on the left in figures 1 and 2) mounted by a pivot joint 130 to the attachment portion 114 of the base 110. The two faces comprise a lower face or support face 121 turned downwards in the working position, and an opposite face forming a top face 122 turned upwards in the working position.

[0033] This pivot joint 130 extends along the X-X' axis, defining a first direction. The rod 120 and the base 110 are movable relative to each other by pivoting around the pivot joint 130 between a storage position in which the rod 120 and the base 110 are superimposed on each other, and a working position in which the second end 124 of the rod 120 is in contact with the attachment portion 114 of the base 110.

[0034] In the illustrated examples, the main direction or longitudinal direction of the rod 120 is parallel to the main direction or longitudinal direction of the base 110, and is orthogonal to the axis XX' and to the first direction. Lwiedm-1-PCT

[0035] The working position is shown in Figures 1 to 4, in position 120(a) of Figure 5, and in Figures 6 to 8 and 11 to 14. Also, in the working position (see Figures 4, 5, and 11), the rod 120 forms an acute angle α (alpha) with the base 110. Preferably, in the working position, the rod 120 forms an angle α (alpha) with the base 110 between 55° and 75°, preferably an angle α (alpha) of 60°. In this working position, the rod 120 is unfolded.

[0036] In the working position, the rod 120 is locked in its upright position relative to the base 110 after it has been deployed. To this end, the stop face 121, or lower face of the rod 120, bears against the edge of the attachment portion 114, or second end of the base. More precisely, this is the stop area 121a (see Figures 2, 7, and 10) of the stop face 121 of the rod 120. This stop area 121a is located at a distance d from the pivot joint 130 and its axis of rotation (X-X') and extends along the first direction. This stop area 121a bears against the edge 114b of a recess 114a in the attachment portion 114 (see Figures 2, 6, and 7). This edge 114b is also located at a distance d from the pivot joint 130 and its axis of rotation (X-X') and extends along the first direction. The recess 114a forms a U-shaped indentation on either side of the two ends of the attachment portion 114.

[0037] To form the pivot joint 130, the two ends of the attachment portion 114 of the base, forming the two arms of the U of the notch 114a are equipped with a straight orifice aligned with the axis (X-X') and with a straight orifice of the second end 124 of the rod 120. A material axis is housed in these orifices. Alternatively, other methods known to those skilled in the art can be used to achieve the pivot joint 130 between the base 110 and the rod 120.

[0038] In Figure 5, this is the reverse folding movement of rod 120 from the working position (position 120(a) of rod 120 on the Lwiedm-1-PCT figure 5), which is represented according to the direction of the arrows, and with intermediate positions (positions 120(b) and 120(c) of rod 120 on figure 5), up to the storage position (position 120(d) of rod 120 on figure 5).

[0039] Alternatively, according to an unrepresented variant, to form the pivot joint 130, it could be the second end 124 of the rod 120 which has a notch or recess forming a U and surrounding the second end 114 of the base 110.

[0040] More generally, we find ourselves in a situation in which either the attachment portion 114 of the base 110 delimits a recess 114a in which the second end 124 of the rod 120 is placed and in which passes the geometric axis (X-X') of the pivot joint 130 (case shown) or in which the second end of the rod delimits a recess in which the attachment portion of the base is placed and in which passes the geometric axis of the pivot joint (case not shown).

[0041] This bicycle support 100, as shown in the illustrated examples, has in its working position certain geometric arrangements ensuring good stability when the bicycle pedal 202 is in contact with the terminal surface 123a of the rod 120. As can be seen in figures 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7, in the working position, when the base 110 rests on the ground S by its support area or support areas, the vertical projection surface of the rod 120 is entirely contained within the vertical projection surface of the base 110. Also, in the working position, when the base 110 rests on the ground S by its support area or areas of support, the vertical projection surface of the terminal surface 123a covers a central area 112a of the base 110, said central area 112a of the base being substantially located halfway between the attachment portion 114 and the end portion of the base opposite the attachment portion 114 (see Figure 5). Viewed from the side, the 100 bike rack forms an equilateral triangle between Lwiedm-1-PCT the terminal surface 123 and the two ends 113, 114 of the base 110 (see figures 4, 5 and 11).

[0042] The storage position is visible at position 120(d) of rod 120 in Figure 5 and in Figures 9 and 10. In the storage position, in the case of the illustrated examples, rod 120 and base 110 are parallel and superimposed on each other. To this end, the base 110 defines a generally flat-shaped housing opening onto the support face 111, preferably having a contour similar to the contour of the rod 120, said housing allowing the rod 120 to be received in the storage position, i.e. when the rod 120 is folded onto the base 110. In the illustrated examples, this housing allows the entire rod 120 to be placed in the base 110, so that the rod 110 is then integrated into the base 110. In this case, in the storage position, the bicycle support 100 has the same dimensions as the base 110 alone.

[0043] In the illustrated examples, the second end or attachment portion 114 of the base 110 and the second end 124 of the rod 120 extend along this first direction mentioned above, parallel to the axis (X-X') of the pivot joint 130.

[0044] The bearing face 111 of the base 110 has, in the illustrated examples, four distinct bearing areas 115, distributed at the four corners of the bearing face 111, and distributed between two bearing areas 115 under the attachment portion 114, therefore close to the pivot joint 130, and two bearing areas 115 close to the first free end 113. Each bearing area forms a bearing location in contact with the ground S.

[0045] Other arrangements are possible for the support zones 115. More generally, there can be fewer or more than four support zones 115, therefore a single support zone or several support zones. Each of these support zones can include one or more bearing locations in contact with the ground S. In total, there are at least three bearing locations in contact with the ground S, two of which Lwiedm-1-PCT support location(s) close to the pivot joint 130 and at least one, and preferably two, support location(s) close to the first free end 113 of the base. Thus, in general, said support zone 115 or said support zones 115 comprise a pair of support locations situated under the attachment portion 14 and forming between them a direction parallel to the first direction (X-X').

[0046] Also, according to a possibility corresponding to the illustrated examples, the base 110 has at least four coplanar support zones 115, including a first pair of support zones 115 belonging to said attachment portion 114, and a second pair of support zones 115 belonging to the end portion 113 of the base opposite the attachment portion 114. Also, in the illustrated examples, the four support zones 115 form a rectangle. In this case, moreover, according to a possibility present in the illustrated examples, the diagonals of this rectangle intersect at a point which coincides with the location of the center of the vertical projection of the terminal surface 123a of the rod 120.

[0047] Also, generally and in the illustrated examples, said support zone or support zones comprise at least four support locations, said four support locations forming two pairs of support locations, and wherein the two support locations of each pair of support locations are separated from each other by a distance at least equal to, and preferably greater than, the gap between the extent in the first direction (X-X') of the terminal surface.

[0048] In the illustrated examples, the four support zones 115 form feet. Optionally, a pad or soft pad, for example made of plastic, can be placed in a recess formed in each support location. The support locations correspond Lwiedm-1-PCT at the locations of the lower surface or bearing face 111 of the base, which are in contact with the ground S.

[0049] Also, as can be seen more clearly in figures 2 and 3, the base 110 and the stem 120 have a contour whose shape is close to the shape of the contour of an hourglass seen from the side.

[0050] According to the illustrated embodiment examples, the bicycle support 100 has a plane of symmetry orthogonal to the geometric axis XX' of the pivot joint 130. This corresponds to a situation in which the base 110 and the rod 120 have a plane of symmetry orthogonal to the geometric axis XX' of the pivot joint 130. This remains true in the storage position and in the working position. It is obviously possible to conceive of other shapes for the base 110 and / or for the stem 120, with regard to their contour and / or any openings, with or without the aforementioned symmetry.

[0051] The above provisions mentioned in relation to the first embodiment of figures 1 to 5 are also valid for the second embodiment illustrated in figures 6 to 10.

[0052] In the first embodiment, the base 110 and the stem 120 are solid pieces, i.e., solid.

[0053] In the second embodiment as illustrated in Figures 6 to 10, the base 110 and the stem 120 are perforated parts. In this text, "perforated" means that the part has holes or openings 140 through its entire thickness. Such openings 140 define a framework forming a structural lattice made up of intersecting ribs 141. Advantageously, when these openings 140 and ribs are present, whether only for the base 110, only for the stem, or for both the base 110 and the stem 120, these ribs 141 extend primarily along the main direction or Lwiedm-1-PCT longitudinal direction and along the first direction parallel to the axis (X-X') and orthogonal to the longitudinal direction.

[0054] In the second embodiment as illustrated in Figures 6 to 10, the base 110 and the stem 120 are perforated according to a pattern that is at least partially superimposed in the storage position

[0055] In an unrepresented variant of the second embodiment, it is possible to have only the stem 120 openwork. Generally, in the second embodiment, at least the stem 120 is openwork.

[0056] In the case of this second embodiment, the 140 openings make it possible to lighten the openwork part (the rod 120) or the openwork parts (the rod 120 and the base 110), and therefore to lighten the bicycle support 100.

[0057] Also, in the case of this second embodiment, the openings 140, in particular the openings of the rod 120, allow an accessory to be attached to the rod 120.

[0058] According to one embodiment, the bicycle support 100 further includes, as an accessory, a locking system allowing the rod 120 to be attached to a bicycle pedal 202 in said working position.

[0059] One such variant is shown in the second embodiment in Figure 7, with a locking system 300 which in this case is a padlock. In this example, the ring or pivoting shackle of the lock forming the locking system 300 passes through an opening 140 or hole located near the free end 123 and the end surface 123a. It is sufficient to also pass another section of the ring of the lock forming the locking system 300 through an opening in the pedal (see, for example, opening 202b in Figure 12). Lwiedm-1-PCT Other 300 locking systems can be used, including one from the following list: cable lock, chain lock, hinged shackle (semi-rigid) lock, U-lock. Such a 300 locking system can be separated from the 120 rod of the 100 bicycle support. According to another possibility, such a locking system 300 can be integrated into and not separable from the rod 120 of the bicycle support 100, whether in the first or second embodiment.

[0060] According to one possibility shown in figures 7 and 12, the locking system 300 includes a portion passing through one of the openings 140 of the rod 120 and another portion suitable for passing through one of the openings 202b of the pedal 200.

[0061] In the illustrated examples, as can be seen in Figures 9 and 10, in its stored position, the bicycle stand 100 has a generally flat shape whose outline is close to that of an hourglass viewed from the side. In the cases shown, this general hourglass shape is also found for the stem 120 and the base 110. Of course, other shapes can be provided for the outline of the bike support 100 in its storage position, as well as for each of the base 110 and the stem 120.

[0062] We now refer to Figures 11 to 14, which show the bicycle stand 100 in its working position, before and after the bicycle pedal 202 is placed on the concave end surface 123a. As seen in Figure 11, first, after unfolding the rod 120, the bicycle stand 100 is placed in its working position by its bearing face 111, or lower face, on the ground S. Then, the bicycle 200 is brought into position, with the bicycle frame positioned on the rear side of the pivot joint 130, the plane of the bicycle frame being parallel to this pivot joint 130 and its pivot axis (X-X'). The pedal 202, to be supported by the bicycle stand 100, is in a low position, with the crank 204 Lwiedm-1-PCT oriented towards the rear of the bike 200 at an angle p (beta) between 3 and 15°, preferably between 5 and 10° to ensure better stability.

[0063] Finally, the pedal is lowered until a portion of the pedal 202 rests on the concave terminal surface 123a of the rod 120. In particular, a portion of the surface of the material axis (or shaft) 202a of the pedal 202 is placed on the terminal surface 123a. In the illustrated examples, this terminal surface 123a of the rod 120 is concave. Since this material axis (or shaft) 202a of the pedal has a curved cross-section, its surface can easily coincide with and fit into the concave terminal surface 123a of the rod 120.

[0064] Preferably, the terminal surface 123a of the free end 120 of the rod 120 has a three-dimensional shape corresponding to the external surface of a portion of an angular sector of a cylinder with a circular cross-section, said cylinder with a circular cross-section being preferably oblique.

[0065] The relative position obtained between the bicycle 200 and the bicycle support 100, or more precisely between the pedal 202 and the first free end 123 of the rod 120 of the bicycle support 100, is visible in figures 11 to 13.

[0066] Numerous options exist for the material used to make the base 110 and the stem 120. For reasons of strength and sufficient mechanical resistance, as well as lightness, a metallic material is preferred, such as steel, aluminum, or titanium. Alternatively, the material used to make the base 11 and the stem 120 can be a synthetic material, such as a thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic, or a composite material, for example, one containing glass or carbon fibers.

[0067] A perforated 100 bicycle stand, as in the case of the second embodiment of figures 6 to 9, which is made of aluminum, allows Lwiedm-1-PCT to reconcile low weight and sufficient mechanical resistance, and this within small dimensions. The applicant company manufactured such a bicycle stand, number 100, which has a length of approximately 11 centimeters, a width (along the first direction) of approximately 6 centimeters, and a height in the stored position of approximately 1 centimeter. The resulting weight is less than 100 grams, or even approximately 70 grams.

[0068] We now refer to figures 15 to 19 representing the bicycle support 100 for a variant of the second embodiment, in which a restraint device 160 is provided (see figure 19).

[0069] This retaining device 160 consists of a portion present on the lower face 111 of the base 110 and a complementary portion present on the upper face 122 of the rod 120. These two faces 111 and 122 are found opposite each other in the folded position, or closed position or storage position of the support 100, visible in figures 5, 9, 10, 17 and 18.

[0070] As can be seen in figures 18 and 19, in the case of the variant of the second embodiment, in the storage position of the support 100, the retaining device 160 is in the active position, which locks the relative position between the base 110 and the rod 120.

[0071] For this purpose, in the illustrated example, the lower face 111 of the base 110 has two retaining tabs 116 that define a recess 118, and the upper face 122 of the rod 120a has a rib 141 forming a retaining rib 126 that can be reversibly inserted into the recess 118. When the user manually moves the first free end 113 of the base away from the first free end 123 of the rod 120, the two retaining tabs 116 move slightly apart due to their elasticity, allowing the retaining rib 126 to extend before returning to their initial rest position. This allows for easy and efficient transitions. Lwiedm-1-PCT reversible from an active position (locking between the base 110 and the rod 120) of the retaining device 160 to an inactive position (no locking between the base 110 and the rod 120).

[0072] In the illustrated example, the retaining rib 126 forms the male part of the retaining device 160 and the two retaining tabs 116 form the female part of the retaining device 160. The retaining rib 126 defines two operational faces 126a (see figures 15, 17 and 19), against which the retaining tabs 116 bear.

[0073] In the illustrated example, the retaining rib 126 and the two retaining tabs 116 are respectively positioned approximately at the center of the upper face 122 of the rod 120 and at the center of the lower face 111 of the base 110. It is understood that other positionings are possible provided that the retaining rib 126 and the two retaining tabs 116 can be opposite each other in the storage position of the support 100.

[0074] In the illustrated example, the retaining rib 126 extends transversely over the base 110 and the two retaining tabs 116 extend both transversely over the stem 120 and vertically over the stem 120.

[0075] Other implementations are of course possible, and in particular, but not limited to, one or more of the following provisions may be adopted: - the two retaining tabs 116 are placed on the upper face 122 of the stem 120 and the retaining rib 126 is placed on the lower face 111 of the base 110 (position reversed compared to the case shown in figures 15 to 19); - the retaining rib 126 extends longitudinally along the base 110 and the two retaining tabs 116 extend both in the longitudinal direction of the rod 120 and in the height of the rod 120; - the 116 retaining tabs are in a number greater than two: Lwiedm-1-PCT three, four or more retaining tabs or even are replaced by one or more elements forming a female part of the retaining device and defining a housing 118 that can reversibly receive the rib 126 or any similar element forming a male part of the retaining device 160.

[0076] More generally, and without departing from the scope of the present invention, any other retaining device is possible, provided that, in the storage position, the base 110 and the rod 120 cooperate with each other by means of such a retaining device 160 which prevents an untimely movement between the base 110 and the rod 120.

[0077] In particular, a retaining device 160 can be provided allowing reversible locking by complementarity of form between the base 110 and the rod 120 in the storage position, which is the case for the retaining device 160 described in relation to figures 15 to 19.

[0078] Such a retaining device may in particular be presented with a rod 120 which is openwork and which defines a retaining rib 126 forming a male portion capable of cooperating reversibly with a female portion located on the face of the rod 110 placed opposite the base 120 in the storage position.

[0079] We can also foresee the case of a retaining device which may have a rod 120 which is not openwork and which nevertheless defines a retaining rib 126 forming a male portion capable of cooperating reversibly with a female portion located on the face of the rod 110 placed opposite the base 120 in the storage position.

[0080] With such a retaining rib 126 forming a male portion, it is possible to foresee that the female portion located on the face of the rod 110 placed opposite the base 120, delimits a housing suitable for receiving at least one section of the retaining rib 126. Lwiedm-1-PCT

[0081] According to one possible implementation which corresponds to the variant illustrated in figures 15-19, such a female portion located on the face of the rod 110 placed opposite the base 120, comprises at least two retaining tabs 116 between which the said housing 118 is delimited.

[0082] In the various embodiments presented (described and / or illustrated in the figures), it is noted that the support 100 consists of two main parts, the base 110 and the rod 120, each in a single piece (monobloc), which can correspond to the joining of several initially separate elements. Thus, a single base 110 and a single rod 120, connected by a single pivot joint 130, give the support 100 according to the invention a very simple and streamlined configuration.

[0083] In the second embodiment with the cutouts, the support is visually lighter and has a reduced mass, making it more convenient to use and transport. Also, in the variant with the retaining device 160, the support 100 is more reliable and secure in its storage position during periods when the retaining device 160 is in the active position, with the base 110 and the rod 120 locked in the storage position of the support 100. Lwiedm-1-PCT Reference symbols used in figures Bicycle stand Base Supporting face or bottom face Upper face has central zone of the base First free end Attachment portion or second end a Step b Edge Support areas Retaining tabs (female part of the retaining device) housing Stem Stop face or lower face a Stop zone top surface First free end has a concave terminal surface Second end Retaining rib (male part of the retaining device) a Operational faces of the retaining rib pivot joint Hole opening into the second end of the stem Hole opening into the second end of the base Opening or hole Rib Restraint device Bike Pedal a Pedal axle b Pedal opening Crank Locking system Lwiedm-1-PCT S Sol a Angle formed between the base and the stem in the working position P Angle formed by the crank arm and the vertical direction Lwiedm-1-PCT

Claims

Demands 1. Bicycle support (100), designed to be reversibly locked under either of the two right and left pedals (202) of a bicycle (200), comprising: - a single base (110) of generally planar shape having, on one of its two faces forming a support face (111), a support zone or several support zones (115) coplanar with each other intended to rest on the ground (S), and an attachment portion (114), - a single rod (120) of generally flat shape extending between a first free end (123) whose terminal surface (123a) is intended to receive the bicycle pedal (202) and a second end (124) mounted with said attachment portion (114) by a pivot joint (130) extending in a first direction (X-X'), the rod (120) and the base (110) being mobile relative to each other by pivoting around the pivot joint (130) between a storage position in which the rod (120) and the base (110) are superimposed on each other, and a working position in which the second end of the rod (120) is in contact with the attachment portion (114) of the base (110) and in which the rod (120) forms an acute angle (a) with the base (110).

2. Bicycle stand (100) according to claim 1, wherein said terminal surface (123a) is concave.

3. Bicycle support (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, in the working position, when the base (110) rests on the ground (S) by its support area or support areas (115), the vertical projection surface of the rod (120) is entirely contained within the vertical projection surface of the base (110).

4. Bicycle stand (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, in the working position, when the base (110) rests on the ground (S) by its support area or support areas (115), the vertical projection surface of the terminal surface (123a) covers a central area of ​​the base (110), Lwiedm-1-PCT said central zone of the base (110) being substantially located midway between the attachment portion (114) and the end portion of the base (110) opposite the attachment portion (114).

5. Bicycle support (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said support area or said support areas (115) comprise a pair of support locations situated under the attachment portion (114) and forming between them a direction parallel to the first direction (X-X').

6. Bicycle support (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein said support area or said support areas (115) comprise at least four support locations, said four support locations forming two pairs of support locations, and wherein the two support locations of each pair of support locations are separated from each other by a distance at least equal to, and preferably greater than, the gap between the extent in the first direction (X-X') of the terminal surface (123a).

7. Bicycle support (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the base (110) and the rod (120) have, in the storage position and in the working position, a plane of symmetry orthogonal to the geometric axis of the pivot joint (130).

8. Bicycle support (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the attachment portion (114) of the base (110) defines a recess (114b) in which the second end of the rod (120) is placed and through which passes the geometric axis of the pivot joint (130) or in which the second end of the rod (120) defines a recess in which the attachment portion (114) of the base (110) is placed and through which passes the geometric axis of the pivot joint (130).

9. Bicycle stand (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the terminal surface (123a) of the free end of the rod (120) has a three-dimensional shape corresponding to the external surface of a portion Lwiedm-1-PCT of angular sector of a cylinder of circular section, said cylinder of circular section preferably being oblique.

10. Bicycle stand (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein in the storage position, the rod (120) and the base (110) are parallel and superimposed on each other.

11. Bicycle support (100) according to claim 10, in which the base (110) delimits a generally flat-shaped housing opening onto the support face (111), preferably having a contour similar to the contour of the rod (120), said housing allowing the rod (120) to be received in the storage position.

12. Bicycle support (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein, in the working position, the rod (120) forms with the base (110) an angle (a) between 55 and 75°, preferably an angle (a) of 60°.

13. Bicycle support (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the rod (120) is perforated.

14. Bicycle stand (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein the stem (120) and the base (110) are perforated according to a pattern at least partly overlapping in the storage position.

15. Bicycle support (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 14, further comprising a locking system for attaching the rod (120) to a bicycle pedal in said working position.

16. Bicycle support (100) according to claim 15, wherein the locking system belongs to the following list: cable lock, chain lock, hinged shackle (semi-rigid) lock, U-lock. Lwiedm-1-PCT 17. Bicycle stand (100) according to one of claims 13 and 14 and according to one of claims 14 and 15, wherein the locking system comprises a portion passing through one of the openings in the rod (120) and another portion adapted to pass through one of the openings in the pedal 18. Bicycle support (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 17, wherein the base (110) has at least four support zones (115) coplanar with each other, including a first pair of support zones (115) belonging to said attachment portion (114), and a second pair of support zones (115) belonging to the end portion of the base (110) opposite the attachment portion (114).

19. Bicycle stand (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein in its storage position, said stand has a generally flat shape whose contour is close to the shape of the contour of an hourglass seen from the side.

20. Bicycle stand (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the base (110) and the stem (120) are made of steel, aluminum, titanium or a synthetic material.

21. Bicycle stand according to any one of claims 1 to 19, wherein the base (110) and the rod (120) are configured so that in the storage position, the base (110) and the rod (120) cooperate with each other by means of a retaining device (160) which prevents unintentional movement between the base (110) and the rod (120).

22. Bicycle support according to claim 21, wherein the retaining device (160) allows reversible locking by complementary shape between the base (110) and the rod (120) in the storage position.

23. Bicycle stand according to claim 13 and claim 21, wherein the perforated rod (120) defines a retaining rib (126) forming Lwiedm-1-PCT a male portion capable of cooperating reversibly with a female portion located on the face of the stem (110) placed opposite the base (120) in the storage position.

24. Bicycle support according to claim 23, wherein said female portion located on the face of the rod (110) placed opposite the base (120), delimits a housing (118) suitable for receiving at least one section of the retaining rib (126).

25. Bicycle support according to claim 24, wherein said female portion located on the face of the rod (110) positioned opposite the base (120) has at least two tabs between which said housing (118) is delimited. Lwiedm-1-PCT

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