Bicycle Stand and Repair Apparatus with Horizontal Plane

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing bicycle stands and repair stands are not versatile enough to serve both as storage and repair stations, often requiring separate purchases, taking up space, and being costly, while lacking the ability to convert into a sturdy horizontal plane for easy maintenance and adjustment.

Innovation Solution

A bicycle stand and repair apparatus that doubles as a storage rack, featuring a frame base with a fork that can be adjusted to a horizontal plane for repairs, equipped with a clip for mounting on garage hinges or other clips, and includes a twist-to-tighten mechanism for securing bicycles, allowing for easy conversion between standing and repair modes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a traditional bicycle rack is purchased for storage, then bicycle storage is provided, but it takes up space and cannot be used for repairs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedual function as storage and repair stationVSAvoidspace occupied by separate rack and repair stand

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a bicycle storage rack and repair stand into a single integrated apparatus. The rack includes a horizontal support surface for storing bicycles and a vertical support structure that can be configured to hold a bicycle during repairs, eliminating the need for separate storage and repair equipment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as a bicycle storage rack during normal conditions and can be converted into a repair station when maintenance is needed. The adjustable support structures and mounting mechanisms enable the same device to accommodate both storage and repair operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a bicycle repair stand is purchased for maintenance, then repair capability is provided, but it is costly and cannot serve as storage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedual function as storage and repair stationVSAvoidcost of purchasing separate specialized equipment

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a bicycle storage rack and repair stand into a single integrated apparatus. The rack includes a horizontal support surface for storing bicycles and a vertical support structure that can be configured to hold a bicycle during repairs, eliminating the need for separate storage and repair equipment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions: it serves as a bicycle storage rack during normal conditions and can be converted into a repair station when maintenance is needed. The adjustable support structures and mounting mechanisms enable the same device to accommodate both storage and repair operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If a bicycle is positioned above the floor for repair, then ease of maintenance is improved, but stability and safety may be compromised without proper apparatus

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of bicycle maintenance and adjustmentVSAvoidstability of bicycle during repair operations

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent positions the bicycle at an ergonomic working height using the vertical support structure and adjustable arms, bringing the repair area to the same level as the worker's hands and tools. This eliminates the need to bend or reach, improving ease of operation while maintaining stability through the secure mounting apparatus.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #12Equipotentiality

Solution Approach 2:

The repair stand includes adjustable and movable components that can be configured to securely hold the bicycle in various positions. The adjustable arms and clamps can be positioned and locked to provide stable support, ensuring reliability during repair operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11839966B1Bicycle stand and repair apparatus

Publication Date: 2023.12.12 RAKSTAND LLC

AI summary

A bicycle stand and repair apparatus includes left and right positioning rails and left and right pivotable support bars pivotable through an angle “β” to the left and right positioning rails, with a positionable center guide generally transverse to the left and right positioning rails and connecting same. Front and rear stability bars are fixed to the left and right positioning rails. A slidable tire holder having a tire holder notch, the slidable tire holder transversely connecting the left and right pivotable support bars, the slidable tire holder positionable from distal ends of the left and right pivotable support bars. A repair mount is provided that may be temporarily stowed when the apparatus is in a stowed position or when the apparatus is used as a bicycle rack, and detachable from the stowed position and securable to the slidable tire holder and/or to the left and right pivotable support bars.