AU2021221520A1 - Improvements in and relating to transportation - Google Patents

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AU2021221520A1
AU2021221520A1 AU2021221520A AU2021221520A AU2021221520A1 AU 2021221520 A1 AU2021221520 A1 AU 2021221520A1 AU 2021221520 A AU2021221520 A AU 2021221520A AU 2021221520 A AU2021221520 A AU 2021221520A AU 2021221520 A1 AU2021221520 A1 AU 2021221520A1
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David Tien Ang LIM
Russell William PAGE-WOOD
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B65D85/68—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for machines, engines or vehicles in assembled or dismantled form
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C5/14—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage with built-in rolling means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
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    • B25H1/0007—Work benches; Portable stands or supports for positioning portable tools or work to be operated on thereby for engines, motor-vehicles or bicycles
    • B25H1/0014—Work benches; Portable stands or supports for positioning portable tools or work to be operated on thereby for engines, motor-vehicles or bicycles for motorcycles or bicycles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B25—HAND TOOLS; PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS; MANIPULATORS
    • B25H—WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT, e.g. FOR MARKING-OUT WORK; STORAGE MEANS FOR WORKSHOPS
    • B25H3/00—Storage means or arrangements for workshops facilitating access to, or handling of, work tools or instruments
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62H—CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES
    • B62H3/00—Separate supports or holders for parking or storing cycles
    • B62H3/10—Separate supports or holders for parking or storing cycles involving forked supports or brackets embracing the bottom part of the frame
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2585/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials
    • B65D2585/68—Containers, packaging elements or packages specially adapted for particular articles or materials for machines, engines, or vehicles in assembled or dismantled form
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Abstract

A protective case for a bicycle is described. The case is configurable between a transportation mode and a freestanding workshop mode. The case has an extendable stand, and a mounting system attached to the stand for mounting the bicycle on the stand. The mounting system is configured to be movable between at least two positions, a first position where the mounting system holds the bicycle in alignment or parallel to a longitudinal axis of a lower case part, and a second position wherein the mounting system holds the bicycle orthogonally with respect to the longitudinal axis of the lower case part. 17

Description

IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to improvements in and relating to transportation. In particular, the transportation of bicycles.
BACKGROUND ART
The transportation of bicycles - which can be very expensive when one looks at high end road bikes and mountain bikes - often requires a transportation and storage solution which protects the bike whilst in transit.
Protective cases for bicycles - typically known as bicycle carry boxes - are useful for cyclists who wish to transport their bike long distances - via carriers, airlines or their own car - and want their bike to be encapsulated and fully protected during the journey.
It would be useful if a bicycle carry box could provide additional functions over and above their ability to transport and protect a bike whilst at the same time not compromising this function.
It is an object of the present invention to address the foregoing problems or at least to provide the public with a useful choice.
All references, including any patents or patent applications cited in this specification are hereby incorporated by reference. No admission is made that any reference constitutes prior art. The discussion of the references states what their authors assert, and the applicants reserve the . right to challenge the accuracy and pertinency of the cited documents. It will be clearly understood that, although a number of prior art publications are referred to herein, this reference does not constitute an admission that any of these documents form part of the common general knowledge in the art, in New Zealand or in any other country.
Throughout this specification, the word "comprise", or variations thereof such as "comprises" or "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
Further aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the ensuing description which is given by way of example only.
DEFINITIONS
The term 'wall' as used herein refers to a surface which surrounds or separates an area and can protect the area surrounded from outside intrusion.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a protective case for a bicycle which has a top case part and a lower case part, each case part having one or more wall sections substantially defining an interior area on the inner surface of said wall(s); wherein when said top case part isreleasably connected to a top of the lower case part they form an at least substantially enclosed space; and wherein the lower case part of the protective case includes a stand attached thereto, said stand extendable from a non-extended position to an extended position without being detached from the lower case part, and:
• with the top case part releasably connected to the top of the lower case part and with the stand attached to the lower case part in the non-extended position, the case is configured for storage and transportation of the bicycle with wheels of the bicycle removed from the bicycle frame; and
• with the top case part removed from the top of the lower case part and with the stand attached to the lower case part in the extended position the stand extends from the lower case part to support the at least partially assembled bicycle fully outside the lower . case part, the case is configured as a freestanding mobile workshop for working on the at least partially assembled bicycle; and
wherein the stand includes a mounting system attached to the stand for mounting the bicycle on the stand, said mounting system being configured to be movable between at least two positions:
a first position wherein the mounting system holds the bicycle in alignment or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lower case part; and
- a second position wherein the mounting system holds the bicycle orthogonally with respect to the longitudinal axis of the lower case part.
Preferably when the top case part is removed from the top of the lower case part, the top case part and the lower case part are configured for the top case part to be connected to one end of the lower case part and orthogonal to the lower case part to provide stability when confiruged as the freestanding mobile workshop. This 'workshop mode' also enables greater access to either side of the bike to be worked on. Preferably the top and lower case parts form a T-shape.
Preferably, the stand remains permanently attached to the lower case part.
In another preferred embodiment, the mounting system is removably attached to the stand.
Preferably, with the case configured for storage and transportation of the bicycle and with the mounting system removed from the stand, the mounting system forms a mount for holding the bicycle securely in place within the protective case.
In another preferred embodiment, the mounting system is rotatable to hold the bicycle at any angle to longitudinal axis of the lower half case.
Preferably, the lower case part and the mounting system are configured so that the bicycle remains mounted to the mounting system in both the storage and transportation configuration and the freestanding mobile workshop configuration.
According to a second aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of converting a protective case for a bicycle between a transport configuration and a work configuration, comprising the steps of:
a) connecting a top case part and a lower case part of a protective case on top of one another and with a telescopic stand attached to the lower case part in a retracted state: to effect the transport configuration for storage or transportation of the bicycle with wheels of the bicycle removed from a frame of the bicycle;
b) disconnecting the top case part and lower case part of the protective case;
c) connecting the top case part and lower case part of the protective case to one . another and with a mounting system attached to the telescopic stand, wherein the telescopic stand is moveable to a fully extended state to effect the work configuration and support the at least partially assembled bicycle outside of the lower case part, wherein the mounting system is movable to hold the bicycle in alignment or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lower case and orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the lower case part when supporting the at least partially assembled bicycle outside of the lower case part.
According to a third aspect of the present invention there is provided a protective case for a bicycle which has a top case part and a lower case part, each case part having one or more wall sections substantially defining an interior area on the inner surface of said wall(s); wherein when said top case part is releasably connected to a top of the lower case part they form an at least substantially enclosed space; and wherein the lower case part of the protective case includes a stand attached thereto, said stand extendable from a non-extended position to an extended position without being detached from the lower case part, and:
* with the top case part releasably connected to the top of the lower case part and with the stand attached to the lower case part in the non-extended position, the case is configured for storage and transportation of the bicycle with wheels of the bicycle removed from the bicycle frame; and
0 with the top case part removed from the top of the lower case part and with the stand attached to the lower case part in the extended position the stand extends from the lower case part to support the at least partially assembled bicycle fully outside of the lower case part, the case is configured as a freestanding mobile workshop for working on the at least partially assembled bicycle; and
a mounting system releasably attachable to the stand for mounting the bicycle on the stand in the freestanding mobile workshop configuration.
Preferably, the lower case part and the mounting system are configured so that the bicycle remains mounted to the mounting system in both the storage and transportation configuration and the freestanding mobile workshop configuration.
In another preferred embodiment, with the case configured for storage and transportation of the bicycle and with the mounting system removed from the stand, the mounting system forms a mount for holding the bicycle securely in place within the protective case.
Preferably, when the top case part is removed from the top of the lower case part, the top case part and lower case part are configured for the top case part to be connected to one end of the . lower case part and orthogonal to the lower case part to provide stability when configured as the freestanding mobile workshop.
In another preferred embodiment, the mounting system is rotatable to hold the bicycle at any angle to the longitudinal axis of the lower half case.
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention there is provided a protective case for a bicycle which has a top case part and a lower case part, each case part having one or more wall sections substantially defining an interior area on the inner surface of said wall(s); wherein when said top and lower case parts are releasably connected to one another they form an at least substantially enclosed space; and wherein the lower case part of the protective case includes a stand attached thereto, said stand adapted to connect to a bicycle, said stand extendable from a non-extended position to an extended position without being detached from the lower case part, and:
• with the top and lower case parts connected to one another and with the stand attached to the lower case part in the non-extended position, the case is configured for storage and transportation of the bicycle with wheels of the bicycle removed from the bicycle frame; and
• with the top case part removed from the top of the lower case part and with the stand attached to the lower case part in the extended position the stand extends from the lower case part to support the at least partially assembled bicycle outside of the lower case part, the case is configured as a freestanding mobile workshop for working on the at least partially assembled bicycle; and
wherein the stand includes a mounting system for holding the bicycle, said mounting system being configured to be freely rotatable such that the mounting system can hold the bicycle at any angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the lower half case.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention there is provided a protective case for a bicycle which has a top case part and a lower case part, each case part having one or more wall sections substantially defining an interior area on the inner surface of said wall(s); wherein when said top and lower case parts are releasably connected to one another they form an at least substantially enclosed space; and wherein the lower case part of the protective case includes a stand attached thereto, said stand adapted to connect to a bicycle frame of the bicycle, said stand extendable from a non-extended position to an extended position without being detached from the lower case part, and:
• with the top and lower case parts connected to one another and with the stand attached to the lower case part in the non-extended position, the case is configured for storage and transportation of the bicycle with wheels of the bicycle removed from the . bicycle frame; and
• with the top case part removed from the top of the lower case part and with the stand attached to the lower case part in the extended position the stand extends from the lower case part to support the at least partially assembled bicycle outside of the lower case part, the case is configured as a freestanding mobile workshop for working on the at least partially assembled bicycle; and
wherein the stand includes a mounting system for holding a bicycle, said mounting system being configured to be movable between at least two positions:
• a first position wherein the mounting system holds the bicycle in alignment or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lower case part; and
• a second position wherein the mounting system holds the bicycle orthogonally with respect to the longitudinal axis of the lower case part.
Preferably, the top and lower case parts when disconnected form a T-shape, such that the top case part is placed in alignment with respect to the transverse axis of the lower case part.
Each of the third, fourth and fifth aspects of the invention may include any one or more of the features described for the first aspect of the invention.
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of converting a protective case for a bicycle between a transport configuration and a work configuration, comprising the steps of:
a) connecting a top case part and a lower case part of a protective case on top of one another and ensuring a removable mounting system is detached from a telescopic stand, and the telescopic stand attached to the lower case part holding said bicycle is in a retracted state: to effect the transport configuration for storage or transportation of the bicycle with wheels of the bicycle removed from a frame of the bicycle;
b) disconnecting the top case part and lower case part of the protective case;
c) connecting the top case part and lower case part of the protective case to one another to be side by side and attaching the mounting system to the telescopic stand, wherein the telescopic stand may be in its fully extended or non-extended state: to effect the work configuration and support the at least partially assembled bicycle outside of the lower case part, wherein the bicycle is in alignment or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lower case part if the telescopic stand is in its fully extended state; or wherein the bicycle is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the lower case part if the telescopic stand is in its fully extended or non-extended state.
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Further aspects of the present invention will become apparent from the ensuing description which is given by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a protective case, in a closed 'transport' configuration, in accordance with one preferred embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 2 shows the protective case in Figure 1 transitioning into an open 'workshop mode' configuration, wherein the mounting system is attached to the telescopic stand and is in alignment or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lower case part;
Figure 3 shows the protective case in Figure 2 in an open 'workshop mode' configuration, wherein the telescopic stand is extended, and the mounting system holds the bicycle in alignment or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lower case part;
Figure 4 shows an alternate 'workshop mode' configuration of the protective case in Figure 3, wherein the mounting system holds the bicycle orthogonally with respect to the longitudinal axis of the lower case part;
Figure 5 shows the protective case of Figures 1-4, transitioning from an open 'workshop mode' configuration to a closed 'transport' configuration, wherein the mounting system is detached and removed from the telescopic stand;
Fiqure 6 shows the protective case in Figure 5, wherein the bicycle is disassembled and stowed in the lower case part;
Figure 7 shows a cut-away view of Figure 6, with the partially disassembled bicycle on the rail of the mounting system, which is detached from the telescopic stand;
Figure 8 shows a top plan view of Figure 6, with the partially disassembled bicycle stowed in the lower case part;
Figure 9 shows a side view of Figure 6;
Figure 10 shows a close-up view of the quick-release mechanism used throughout the mounting system and for attaching the mounting system to the telescopic stand; and
. Figure 11 shows a close-up view of the extrusion design of the mounting system allowing for a great range of adjustability.
BEST MODES FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
With respect to Figure 1 there is provided a protective case 1 for a bicycle 2. The protective case has a top half or top part 3 and a lower half or lower part 4 which are connected on top of one another by a plurality of latches 1000.
The top and lower halves 3, 4 have rigid outer walls 5 made from composite sheets formed from a honey comb aluminium core sandwiched between two sheets of carbon fibre. The composite sheets are riveted to a frame having frame members 6 on the top half and a frame having frame members 7 on the lower half. The frame members 6,7 being in the form of aluminium extrusions. The lower half 4 has handles 300 thereon to assist with lifting and holding the protective case 1.
The lower half 4 has a telescopic stand 8 attached to:
- the base of the lower half 4; and
- the upper portion of the inside of said rigid walls 5 via a flanged u-shape brace 21.
The protective case 1 has a mounting system 9 removably attached to the telescopic stand 8.
When the top and lower halves 3, 4 are connected together on top of one another the handles of the bicycle are removed for storage therein and transportation. The wheels of the bicycle are also removed for storage and transportation.
When the mounting system 9 is attached to the telescopic stand 8 - see Figures 2, 3 and 4 - this transforms the protective case 1 into a free standing mobile workshop for working on the bike 2. Conversely, when the mounting system 9 is removed from the telescopic stand 8 - see Figures 5 and 7 - the mounting system becomes a mount for holding the bike 2 securely in place within the protective case 1 whilst the bike 2 is in transit. Thus the bike may be mounted to the mounting system in both the storage and transportation configuration and the freestanding mobile workshop configuration.
The top half 3 and lower half 4 connect to one another when in the freestanding mobile workshop configuration so as to be side by side via open ended channels 2000 which are located on the lower half and into which a pair bulbous protrusions 2001 on the top half are placed so as to sliding engage with one another to effect a connection, as shown in Figure 5.
In an alternative configuration, when in the freestanding mobile workshop configuration, the top case part and lower case part are configured for the top case part to be connected to one end of the lower case part to be orthogonal to the lower case part. In the illustrated embodiment, the top case part is attached to the lower case part to be orthogonal to the lower case part and so that the top and lower case parts form a T-shape, as shown in Figures 2 to 4. In an alternative embodiment, the top and lower case parts may be connected to form an L shape. Connecting the top case part orthogonal to the lower case provides a stable base for supporting the bicycle on the stand.
Figure 10 shows a close-up view of the quick-release mechanism for releasably attaching the mounting system 9 to the telescopic stand 8. Such quick-release mechanisms have a clamp lever 14, skewer 15, knob 16, screw 17, and bushing quick release clamp 18.
Figure 11 shows a close-up view of the mounting system 9 allowing for a great range of adjustability. The mounting system 9 has a rail 10, a first movable axial mount bracket 11, a second movable axial mount bracket 12, and a movable frame support bracket 13.
In the'workshop mode' configuration, the second movable axial mount bracket 12 may be removed from the mounting system 9 and the movable frame support bracket 13 is repositioned
(away from mount bracket 11) to allow the back wheel of the bike 2 to be mounted onto the rail 10 of the mounting system 9 as shown in Figures 3 and 4. This allows for mounting of the bike for maintenance without a requirement to remove the rear wheel of the bike.
ALTERNATE WAYS TO IMPLEMENT THE PRESENT INVENTION
The stand may come in a variety of different forms without departing from the scope of the present invention.
In one preferred embodiment the stand may be telescopic.
In some embodiments the stand may have one or more tubes and/or sleeves for releasably connecting to the mounting system.
The mounting system may come in a variety of different forms without departing from the scope of the present invention.
In one preferred embodiment the mounting system may be freely rotatable about a vertical axis to hold a bicycle at any angle to the longitudinal axis of the lower half case.
In another preferred embodiment the mounting system may be attachable to the stand via various quick-release mechanisms.
In some embodiments the mounting system may be attachable to the stand via one or more tubes and/or sleeves which releasably connect to one another by sliding one tube and/or sleeve into one another.
In some further embodiments the shape and size of the mounting system rail may vary.
. In some further embodiments the mounting system may comprise an extrusion design allowing for a great range of adjustability.
The walls of the top and lower halves of the protective case may be made from a number of different materials and methods without departing from the scope of the present invention.
In preferred embodiments the rigid outer walls may be made from aluminum plastic or composite sheets.
In some preferred embodiments the sheets may be attached to a frame.
In some embodiments the frame members on one side of the top and bottom halves may be magnetic and capable of being used to connect the two halves in a side by side configuration.
In other embodiments the rigid outer walls may be made from hardboard or customboard sheets.
In some further preferred embodiments the walls for each half may be formed from a mould.
In some such embodiments the lower half may be formed to have at least one socket on an internal side of one longitudinal side wall. The socket, in use, receiving the base of a stand.
In some other such embodiments the top and lower half may have one or more at least partially curved walls.
It is envisaged that the top half and lower half of the protective case may be made from different materials or constructions such that the top half is more light weight than the lower half. By this means the lower half can act as a stable base when the telescopic stand is in an extended position. In addition, this enables a lower center of gravity to be maintained when the protective case has a hinged top half connecting to the lower half.
In some embodiments the lower half may have retractable legs to provide stability.
In some embodiments the lower half may also have recessed wheels and/or one or more handles. The wheels and/or handles helping to assist with transportation of the case: to or from a vehicle, or whilst in transit in airport terminals prior to checking luggage or after collecting luggage.
In some embodiments the lower half may be made from more dense materials than the top half or may have additional materials, or weights, added thereto, to provide a stable base when the telescopic support stand is in its extended position supporting a bike to be worked on.
Preferably, the frame of the protective case may be made from light weight elongate frame members, such as, but not limited to:
.0 -aluminum extrusions;
-plastic extrusions;
-carbon fibre rectangular or circular tubes.
In some embodiments the protective case of the present invention may include one or more of the following features:
- a mount for affixing to a vehicle;
- an indicator and tail light system for vehicles when the protective case is mounted to a tow bar or tow hitch;
- LED lights (or other low energy high output lights) around and/or proximate the top rim of the lower half of the protective case to illuminate the stand when working in low light environments;
- internal supports for holding gear bags.
The two halves of the protective case may releasably connect together on top of one another in a number of ways without departing from the scope of the present invention.
In one preferred embodiment the two halves of the protective case may use a plurality of toggle latches to connect together.
In another preferred embodiment the two halves of the protective case may use a plurality of quick release push clips. The quick release push clips may in some embodiments have male and female halves.
In one embodiment two halves may connect to one another using quick release buckles integrally formed into the top and bottom halves.
o In some embodiments the two halves of the protective case may use rotating latches on one half of the case which have slots therein which locate on bosses located on the other half of the case.
The mounting system may be adapted to connect to a bicycle frame in a variety of ways.
In one preferred embodiment the mounting system may include a channel into which the bicycle or bicycle frame can be placed.
The shape of the channel may vary.
In one embodiment the shape of the channel may be substantially v-shaped.
In another embodiment the shape of the channel may be substantially u-shaped.
In still other embodiments the shape of the channel may be semi-circular in shape.
The channel may also include a clamp or other mechanism to retain the frame in the channel.
In another embodiment the stand may include at least two support arms onto which the bicycle frame can be placed. The arms having a bungy cord arrangement for holding the frame onto the arms.
There are a number of ways the case may be adapted to connect together side by side to form a base of greater lateral dimensions than the enclosed hollow rectangular cuboid without departing from the scope of the present invention.
In one preferred embodiment the top and bottom halves may connect to one another side by side or in the above described orthogonal configuration or'T shape' via magnetic connectors.
In another preferred embodiment the top and lower halves may connect to one another so as to be side by side or in the described orthogonal configuration or'T shape' via open ended channels which are located on one of the top half and the lower half into which bulbous protrusions on the other one of the top half and lower haf can sliding engage and be retained therein.
In another preferred embodiment the mounting system is freely rotational to move from the parallel position to the orthogonal position with respect to the lower case part.
In another preferred embodiment the mounting system is attached to the telescopic stand via a plurality of tube fitting sleeves with lugs to prevent unwanted rotation and to secure either the parallel position or the orthogonal position with respect to the lower case part.
The invention may also be said broadly to consist in the parts, elements and features referred to or indicated in the specification of the application, individually or collectively, in any or all combinations of two or more of said parts, elements or features.
Aspects of the present invention have been described by way of example only and it should be appreciated that modifications and additions may be made thereto without departing from the scope thereof as defined in the appended claims.

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WHAT I CLAIM IS:
1. A protective case for a bicycle which has a top case part and a lower case part, each case part having one or more wall sections substantially defining an interior area on the inner surface of said wall(s); wherein when said top case part is releasably connected to a top of the lower case part they form an at least substantially enclosed space; and wherein the lower case part of the protective case includes a stand attached thereto, said stand extendable from a non extended position to an extended position without being detached from the lower case part, and:
* with the top case part releasably connected to the top of the lower case part and with the stand attached to the lower case part in the non extended position, the case is configured for storage and transportation of the bicycle with wheels of the bicycle removed from the bicycle frame; and
* with the top case part removed from the top of the lower case part and with the stand attached to the lower case part in the extended position the stand extends from the lower case part to support the at least partially assembled bicycle fully outside of the lower case part, the case is configured as a freestanding mobile workshop for working on the at least partially assembled bicycle; and
a mounting system attached to the stand for mounting the bicycle on the stand, said mounting system being configured to be movable between at least two positions:
* a first position wherein the mounting system holds the bicycle in alignment or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lower case part; and
* a second position wherein the mounting system holds the bicycle orthogonally with respect to the longitudinal axis of the lower case part.
2. A protective case for a bicycle as claimed in claim 1, wherein when the top case part is removed from the top of the lower case part, the top case part and lower case part are configured for the top case part to be connected to one end of the lower case part and orthogonal to the lower case part, to provide stability when configured as the freestanding mobile workshop.
3. A protective case as claimed in claim 2, wherein the top and lower case parts are connected to form a T-shape
. 4. A protective case for a bicycle as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the stand remains permanently attached to the lower case part.
5. A protective case for a bicycle as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the mounting system is removably attached to the stand.
6. A protective case as claimed in claim 5, wherein with the case configured for storage and transportation of the bicycle and with the mounting system removed from the stand, the mounting system forms a mount for holding the bicycle securely in place within the protective case.
7. A protective case as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting system is rotatable about a vertical axis to move between the first and second positions.
8. A protective case as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the mounting system is rotatable to hold the bicycle at any angle to the longitudinal axis of the lower half case.
9. A protective case as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the lower case part and the mounting system are configured so that the bicycle remains mounted to the mounting system in both the storage and transportation configuration and the freestanding mobile workshop configuration.
10. A method of converting a protective case for a bicycle between a transport configuration and a work configuration, comprising the steps of: a) connecting a top case part and a lower case part of a protective case on top of one another and with a telescopic stand attached to the lower case part in a retracted state: to effect the transport configuration for storage or transportation of the bicycle with wheels of the bicycle removed from a frame of the bicycle; b) disconnecting the top case part and lower case part of the protective case; c) connecting the top case part and lower case part of the protective case to one another and with a mounting system attached to the telescopic stand, wherein the telescopic stand is moveable to a fully extended state to effect the work configuration and support the at least partially assembled bicycle outside of the lower case part, wherein the mounting system is movable to hold the bicycle in alignment or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the lower case and orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the lower case part when supporting the at least partially assembled bicycle outside of the lower case part.
11. A protective case for a bicycle which has a top case part and a lower case part, each case part having one or more wall sections substantially defining an interior area on the inner surface of said wall(s); wherein when said top case part is releasably connected to a top of the lower case part they form an at least substantially enclosed space; and wherein the lower case part of the protective case includes a stand attached thereto, said stand extendable from a non extended position to an extended position without being detached from the lower case part, and:
* with the top case part releasably connected to the top of the lower case part and with the stand attached to the lower case part in the non-extended position, the case is configured for storage and transportation of the bicycle with wheels of the bicycle removed from the bicycle frame; and
* with the top case part removed from the top of the lower case part and with the stand attached to the lower case part in the extended position the stand extends from the lower case part to support the at least partially assembled bicycle fully outside of the lower case part, the case is configured as a freestanding mobile workshop for working on the at least partially assembled bicycle; and a mounting system releasably attachable to the stand for mounting the bicycle on the stand in the freestanding mobile workshop configuration.
12. A protective case for a bicycle as claimed in claim 11, wherein the lower case part and the mounting system are configured so that the bicycle remains mounted to the mounting system in both the storage and transportation configuration and the freestanding mobile workshop configuration.
13. A protective case as claimed in claim 12, wherein with the case configured for storage and transportation of the bicycle and with the mounting system removed from the stand, the mounting system forms a mount for holding the bicycle securely in place within the protective case.
14. A protective case as claimed in any one of claims 11 to 13, wherein when the top case part is removed from the top of the lower case part, the top case part and lower case part are configured for the top case part to be connected to one end of the lower case part and orthogonal to the lower case part to provide stability when configured as the freestanding mobile workshop.
15. A protective case as claimed in any one of claims 11 to 14, wherein the mounting system is rotatable to hold the bicycle at any angle to the longitudinal axis of the lower half case.
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