GB2546345A - Cycle stand - Google Patents

Abstract

A cycle stand 1 comprises one or more uprights 10a, 10b that can be positioned on either side of a cycle wheel that is located laterally of or between said one or more uprights 10, 10b. The one or more uprights each have a locator slot (23, figure 3b) to hold a support 17 which is arranged to extend from or between the one or more uprights 10a, 10b. The support 17 holds the cycle wheel upright by passing into or through an aperture in the cycle wheel, particularly through a hollow hub axle, when the cycle wheel is positioned laterally of or between the one or more uprights. The support 17 may be a single continuous bar (figure 2a) or comprise two bars 17b, 17c, each extending part way through the wheel from either side. Portions of the stand 14, 15, 16 may be hinged relative to each other. The stand may further comprise a cable 20 adapted to connect to a rear brake pedal of the cycle.

Description

Cycle Stand

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a cycle stand and in particular but not exclusively to a cycle stand for motor cycles.

Background of the Invention

Cycles, which includes in its definition bicycles, tricycles, scooters and motorcycles are often “parked” by their riders by placing them on a stand or rack which supports the cycle in a substantially upright positon with the wheels of the cycle being on the ground. When cycles are being transported and in particular in the case of motorcycles which are heavier and also have fuel tanks the cycle needs to be stowed so that it will not move during transit. Transport may be by train, van, lorry or even a ferry, where the transport vehicle itself is moving and hence there is a need for the cycle to be safely stowed so that the movement of the transport vehicle does not result in the cycle toppling over and being damaged or the cycle itself could cause damage if it falls on a person or another piece of equipment that is being transported. In particular, in the case of motorcycles that have a fuel tank, it is important that the motorcycle is held in position so it cannot move or fall which could damage the fuel tank which could be a major hazard if there is leakage of fuel. Cycles are usually secured to structures such as posts, racks that may be on the ground or on a wall or they may be held by straps to pins on a floor. In particular to stop motorcycles from moving, straps tether them into positon and the tension in the straps is such that there is compression of the motorcycle’s suspension which can result in the components of the suspension being damaged which would be inconvenient where suspensions have been set in a particular way, for example for a sports bike or a racing cycle that has a particularly tuned suspension for the rider. In a worst case scenario if the transport vehicle moves a lot then the cycle suspension may even be damaged, which could be costly for high performance cycles.

The present invention seeks to overcome problems associated with the prior art by providing a cycle stand that is simple to use and which can secure a cycle in a secure positon so it cannot move in one or more directions when, for example, being displayed, stored, parked, or moved in a transportation vehicle.

Summary of the Invention

According to a first aspect of the invention there is provided a cycle stand comprising an upright that can be positioned laterally of a cycle wheel, and a support, said support arranged to extend from said upright so as to pass into or through an aperture in the cycle wheel when said cycle wheel is positioned laterally of said upright to secure said cycle wheel in position.

Preferably, the cycle stand comprises a pair of uprights that can be positioned on either side of a cycle wheel said support extending so as to secure said cycle wheel in position between said pair of uprights

Preferably, the or each upright comprises at least one locator for holding said support.

Preferably, the or each locator for holding said support is provided by an elongate aperture.

Preferably, said support comprises a straight bar.

Preferably, said support further comprises an enlarged band that is slidable along the straight bar. Preferably, the support consists of an elongate element.

Preferably, the support comprises a plurality of support members.

Preferably, the support comprises two support members which extend at least partly into the cycle wheel from either side of the cycle wheel.

Preferably, said support comprises a pair of bars.

Preferably, each of the pair of bars is generally L-shape and each L-shape bar comprises a shoulder and a threaded region.

Preferably, said support further comprises a nut and a cone on said threaded region of each L-shape bar. Preferably, said upright further comprises a retaining brace.

Preferably, the or each support and the or each upright are integral or separate.

Preferably, the at least two uprights are joined together by a cross member.

It is envisaged that the cross member is formed of sections where a first section is a box section attached to a first upright and a second section is attached to a second upright with second section being positionable within the box section so the length of the cross member can be altered by movement of the first and second sections relative to one another.

It is also envisaged that the cross member is a fixed construction that holds the uprights at a fixed distance from one another.

It is envisaged that the or each upright is supported each on respective feet.

Preferably, the respective feet are provided as elongate members that are at right angles to the or each upright and which in use rest on the floor to support the or each upright.

It is envisaged that the or each upright is formed of at least two sections that can be moved relative to one another and secured to alter the height of the or each upright.

It is preferred that the cross member is attached to a first end of each of the elongate members forming the feet for respective uprights to provide a receiving area for a cycle wheel.

It is preferred that there is also a bar extending between the elongate members forming the feet for the uprights, said bar being positioned between the cross member and the at least two uprights.

Preferably the bar is of lower thickness that the cross member.

It is envisaged that stabilizers are secured by hinges to first and second end of the elongate members to allow said stabilizers to be positioned at an angle to the elongate members to provide stability to the cycle stand in use.

It is envisaged that the or each elongate aperture is located in a region of the or each upright that is remote from the respective feet of the or each upright.

It is envisaged that the or each upright has a locking member for holding the elongate support in position in each of the elongate apertures.

Preferably the locking member is a screw or bolt that can be brought into abutment with an end of the support to hold the support in position relative to the or each upright.

Alternatively the locking member is a push button that can be brought into abutment with an end of the support to secure the support in position in the or each upright.

Preferably the support has one or more ferrules along the length of said support which can interact with one or more rings respectively to secure a cycle wheel in position on the support.

It is envisaged that the or each upright has one or more cables attached thereto.

It is preferred that the cable is extendible. The cables are typically chains which have links that can be removed or added to adjust the length of the cable but it may also be an elastic member such as a bungee.

Preferably the cable is arranged to be secured to the back brake control of the cycle.

It is envisaged that a second cable can be secured to the front brake of the cycle.

Preferably the cycle stand is adapted for supporting motorcycles, bicycles or scooters.

The present invention also provides a motor cycle showroom display stand comprising a stand as described herein.

The present invention also provides a motor cycle paddock stand comprising a stand as described herein.

The present invention also provides a motor cycle transport stand comprising a stand as described herein.

According to a second aspect there is provided a method of securing a cycle to prevent tilting or back and forth movement using a cycle stand as described herein.

Different aspects and embodiments of the invention may be used separately or together.

Further particular and preferred aspects of the present invention are set out in the accompanying independent and dependent claims. Features of the dependent claims may be combined with the features of the independent claims as appropriate, and in combination other than those explicitly set out in the claims.

Description of the Figures

The present invention will now be more particularly described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure I shows a cycle stand that can be positioned laterally of a cycle wheel for securing the cycle wheel in position;

Figures 2a and 2b show a cycle stand expanded to receive a cycle wheel according to a stand as described herein;

Figure 2c shows a support that can be arranged to extend from a cycle stand and pass into or through an aperture of a cycle wheel;

Figure 2d shows a cycle stand with a retaining brace for receiving a shoulder of a support as described herein;

Figure 3a shows a cycle stand as shown in Figure 2a where the stabilizers have been folded in to compact the cycle stand;

Figure 3b shows a cycle stand as shown in Figure 2b where the stabilizers have been folded in to compact the cycle stand;

Figures 4a, 4b and 4c show an end on view of a cycle stand where a wheel of a motor cycle is in positon between two uprights;

Figure 4d shows a support with a nut and cone that passes into an aperture in the cycle wheel;

Figures 5a and 5b show a cable attached to the cycle stand with the cable attached to the rear brake control for the motorcycles;

Figure 6a shows a side view of the elongate aperture for receiving a support and a locking member for holding the support in the elongate aperture;

Figure 6b shows a side view of the elongate aperture for receiving a support and a retaining brace for holding the support in the elongate aperture;

Figure 7 shows an attachment that can be secured to a cable and to a front brake of a motorcycle; Figures 8a to 8i are schematics showing example dimensions of the components of a cycle stand; and Figures 9a to 9i show a stand formed according to a further embodiment.

Detailed Description

Example embodiments are described below in sufficient detail to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to embody and implement the systems and processes herein described. It is important to understand that embodiments can be provided in many alternate forms and should not be construed as limited to the examples set forth herein.

Accordingly, while embodiments can be modified in various ways and take on various alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof are shown in the drawings and described in detail below as examples. There is no intent to limit to the particular forms disclosed and as well as individual embodiments the invention is intended to cover combinations of those embodiments as well. On the contrary, all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the appended claims should be included. Elements of the example embodiments are consistently denoted by the same reference numerals throughout the drawings and detailed description where appropriate.

The terminology used herein to describe embodiments is not intended to limit the scope. The articles “a,” “an,” and “the” are singular in that they have a single referent, however the use of the singular form in the present document should not preclude the presence of more than one referent. In other words, elements referred to in the singular can number one or more, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes,” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, items, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, items, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein are to be interpreted as is customary in the art. It will be further understood that terms in common usage should also be interpreted as is customary in the relevant art and not in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

Figure I shows a view of a cycle stand generally shown as I, when erected ready for use. The rack is formed of one upright 10. Towards the top of the upright there is an aperture or locator which can receive a support 17 that can be threshed through the wheel 2 of a cycle that is to be held by the stand. A fixing member 6 is provided to hold the wheel securely in position in the rack.

The upright is shown as being of a square cross section but the upright may be of any other cross section, for example of a circular cross section. Typically the upright is 310 mm in height but it may be any height or the upright may even be adjustable in height if it is formed of one box section for receiving another section where the sections can be secured at various positions relative to one another to adjust the height of the upright according to the dimensions of the cycle that is to be supported by the cycle rack.

Figures 2a and 2b also show a view of a stand generally shown as I, when erected ready for use. The rack is formed of two uprights 10a and I Ob. Each of the uprights has an elongate member 12a, 12b which forms a support or foot for each upright. At each end of the upright there is a stabilizer formed of an elongate member 13, 14, 15, 16 that can be folded out so each stabilizer is at an angle to the elongate member 12a, 12b to which it is attached. The stabilizers are hinged 9 to the elongate members 12a, 12b so they can be positioned at any angle which often is dictated by the space available for positioning of the stand. The elongate members forming the upright feet are secured to one another by way of a cross member 11 which is positioned to extend between a first end of each of the elongate members 12a, 12b. There may also be a flatter elongate bar 111 that runs parallel to the cross member which provides a further strengthening element for the stand.

Towards the top of the uprights there are apertures which can receive a support 17a, 17b, 17c that can be threshed into or through the wheel of a cycle that is to be held by the stand.

The support may typically be a straight bar such as a steel bar 17a that extends through each aperture of the uprights and passes through an aperture in the cycle wheel. The straight bar or elongate support may have an enlarged band 19 which can slide along the bar. When a cycle wheel is secured on the bar the band can be abutted against the wheel and a ring can be slid into contact with the band from the opposite side of the wheel to that of the band and ring can be locked together to hold the wheel upright. The band 19 is a ferrule and is typically conical and the ring can be slid onto the apex of the cone and moved along the apex until it is held on the ferrule. The elongate support 17a can be moved back and forth or even removed from the uprights but when put back in position it can be locked in position by screws 18 at the top of each upright which are screwed so they abut against the bar locking the end regions of the bar 17a in positon in the apertures or locators for the uprights 12a, 12b.

Instead of a single long bar through the wheel spindle, the support may alternatively have a plurality of support members 17b, 17c that may be formed of two support members 17b, 17c that extend at least partly into the cycle wheel from either side of the cycle wheel. Each support member may have an L-shape with a 15 mm diameter shoulder 7 running into a threaded bar region 8. On the threaded region of the bar there is provided a nut 3 and cone 4. The thinner end of the cone can be passed into the open end of the spindle. The nut 3 holds the cone 4 in place and the cone may be slidable or have an internal threaded region for threading around the bar 8 to allow it to be tightened into the spindle. When a cycle wheel 2 is secured on the bar the nut 3 and cone 4 can be abutted into or against the wheel and the cone passed at least partly into an aperture of the wheel, where the nut 3 can lock the cone 4 in position to hold the wheel upright. The widest part of the cone is arranged outwards of the wheel with the thinnest part feeing towards the wheel. The cone 4 is typically conical and may have a threaded inner portion for movement along the support member 17b, 17c. When the bar 8 of each support member has been inserted through each aperture 23 of the pair of uprights, through each cone 4 and into the spindle, each nut 3 and cone 4 can be rotated and moved along each support member 17b, 17c until they are held in positon in or against the aperture of the wheel. The cone on either side of the wheel each has its thinnest end passing into the aperture of the wheel and its widest end facing away from the wheel. The support member 17b, 17c can be turned downwards at its shoulder 7 to fit in behind the retaining brace 5 that is mounted on the upright The retaining bracket 5 and shoulder of the support member may be arranged for an interference fit to prevent the support member from rotating and/or moving horizontally and otherwise releasing its hold on the cycle wheel. An interference fit between the retaining bracket of each upright and the pair of support members may be provided on both sides of the wheel. The pair of support members 17b, 17c can be moved back and forth or even removed from the uprights but when put back in position to hold a wheel they are locked in position by the retaining brace 5 at the outer side of each upright to hold each support member 17b, 17b in positon in the apertures of the uprights 12a, 12b.

As shown there is a cable 20 which is attached by a shackle 21 to a ring 22 which is fixed to one of the uprights 12a, 12b. It is envisaged that more than one cable could be used in which case the cable could be attached to one shackle or there may be multiple shackles located at various positions on the cycle rack.

Figure 2c shows one of the pair of support members 17b that may be generally L-shape and where each support member is formed of a shoulder 7 and a threaded region 8. The nut 3 and cone 4 may be placed on the support member when not in use for storage where the cone is placed adjacent the shoulder 7 and held on the support member by the nut 3 at an end opposite of the threaded region 8 to the shoulder. When in use the nut 3 and cone 4 may be switched around so the nut is adjacent the shoulder and the cone is placed at a distal end of the threaded region for insertion into an aperture of a cycle wheel.

Figure 2d shows a retaining brace 5 for receiving the shoulder 7 of a support member 17b, 17b for holding the support member securely in position in the aperture 23. The support member is rotated into the retaining brace in the direction as indicated by the arrow. The upright I Ob has a ring 22 for receiving a shackle 21 to which a cable 20 can be attached to the upright. The elongate members 13, 15, 16 can be folded about a hinge 9 to provide stability for the upright I Ob. When inserted into the upright through the aperture 23 the nut and cone may be removed and can be replaced on the support member when in place.

The stand I of Figures 2a and 2b is shown in Figures 3a and 3b in the collapsed form where the stabilizers 13, 14, 15, 16 have been folded inwards so stabilizers 13 and 15 lie parallel to elongate members 12a, 12b that form the feet for the uprights 10a, I Ob. The other stabilizers 14, 16 are in proximity to the cross member 11 and may lie parallel to the cross member or slightly expanded for stability. The fact that the stabilizers can be folded to lie against the feet and cross member means the cycle rack can be made more compact and hence is easier to move from one positon to another.

In figure 3a the band 19 is shown more clearly and it is basically formed of a ferrule 191 and the ring 192 that can slide along the length of the bar forming the elongate support 17a. When the bar is pushed through a cycle wheel, the ferrule is pushed to one end of the bar and the ring is pushed to the other and when the cycle wheel is in position the ring and ferrule are pushed towards each side of the cycle wheel until that meet and then the ring can be pushed onto the ferrule locking both parts on either side of the cycle wheel. This ferrule and ring arrangement again helps to provide some stability to the cycle that is being supported by the cycle rack by preventing it from tipping to one side or the other. A rear motor cycle wheel is shown in position in the stand in Figures 4a, 4b and 4c. The uprights 10a and I Ob are positioned on either side of the wheel 2 and roughly adjacent the wheel hub. The wheel may rest on a strengthening bar I I I if present and in proximity to cross member I I. The stabilizers 13, 14, 15, 16 are angled outwards to provide stability to the whole structure and the positon of the stabilizers can be altered to take into account the centre of gravity of the motorcycle, which can vary depending on the set up of the cycle or if it has panniers attached.

As shown in Figure 4a, the elongate support bar 17a passes through the rear spindle axle in the cycle wheel 2 and is held in positon by the locking member which may be bolts 18 that are screwed down to hold the bar 17a in position. The support bar can also pass through other apertures in a wheel such as the spokes of a cycle. This bar holds the cycle upright. As shown in Figures 4b and 4c, the support members 17b, 17c pass into the rear spindle axle in the cycle wheel 2 from either side of the wheel to hold the wheel securely in position.

The cable 20 may be extended and positioned over the rear brake pedal for the motor cycle and this locks the rear brake pedal in positon so that the motorcycle is prevented from moving back and forth so the cycle rack prevents movement of the cycle from side to side but also back and forth.

The feet uprights 12a, 12b and the cross member I I between them provide a substantially “U” shaped member that extend around a wheel 2 of the cycle to hold it in a secure positon.

Figure 4d shows the support members 17b, 17c passing into the rear spindle axle in the cycle wheel 2 in more detail for holding the wheel securely in position.

Figures 5a and 5b show the cable 20 extended so it can hook over the rear brake pedal for the motorcycle. The cable 20 is held on one of the uprights 10a by a shackle 21 on the ring 22. The cable itself may be wrapped around the upright 10a to adjust its length to the appropriate distance between the upright and the rear brake pedal so there is enough tension in the cable 20 to hold the brake pedal in the “on” position so locking the rear wheel and preventing it from moving so the cycle cannot be moved back and forth.

Figure 5a also shows a side view of the wheel 2 where bar 17a is pushed through an aperture in the wheel and then the bar is locked onto the wheel by ferrule 191.

Figure 5b shows a side view of the wheel 2 where support members 17b, 17c are passed into an aperture in the wheel and locked into the wheel by the nut 3 against the cone 4.

In Figures 6a and 6b, we see a side view of an upright 10a and the locator 23 for the bar 17a and support member 17c. The bar 17a and support members 17b, 17c are typically steel but any metal alloy could be used or even carbon fibre in order to provide a strong yet light weight device. The locator 23 is typically an elongate aperture or slot which can receive the bar so that its height can be adjusted to accommodate different wheels.

In figure 6a the locking member 18 is a bolt which has a top part which is outside the body of the upright 10a and can be twisted by a user. The bolt passes through a nut 180 on the top of the upright and into the body of the upright where part 18’ is situated within the aperture 23. This part 18’ can come into contact with the upper portion of the bar to lock it against then lower wall of the locator aperture so holding the bar in position so it cannot move when it has been threaded through a cycle wheel.

In figure 6b the retaining brace 5 is an L-shape flange on the upright 10a on the opposite side that receives a wheel. The retaining brace comes into contact with the shoulder of the support member to hold it in position in the aperture. A locking member 18 may additionally be provided with the retaining brace as described with reference to figure 6a to hold the support member in position so it cannot move when passed into a cycle wheel.

The retaining brace or retaining bracket 5 of the upright may have an aperture 43 for receiving a bolt there-through for holding a support member in position with respect to the upright. The retaining brace 5 and shoulder 7 of a support member may each be provided with a hole or elongate aperture which may be aligned when the support member is inserted into the upright. A bolt may then be arranged to pass through the respective holes in the retaining brace and support member for securing with a captive nut positioned on the opposite side of the upright 10a, I Ob in relation to the retaining bracket. The captive nut may be welded onto the upright for preventing rotation of the support member with respect to the upright when the cycle stand is in use.

As well as a cable being fastened to the rear brake control as shown in Figures 5a and 5b, the present invention may also include a means of controlling the front brake and one means for doing this is shown in Figure 7. A band 30 is wrapped around the front brake control and secured in position by a fastening such as a hook and look fastening e.g. Velcro ® or other form of releasable fastening such as a buckle.

Alternatively or additionally, in some embodiments a cable may be secured to the front brake, for example via an aperture 31 on the brake handle 32. The cable may be secured to the stand and tensioned so that the cable holds the front brake control in the on position.

Figures 8a to 8i are schematics showing example dimensions of the components of the cycle stand discussed herein. Figures 8a and 8b show the dimensions of the cycle stand main frame assay for which a paddock stand hook holder 28 may also be provided. Figure 8c shows the dimensions of the hinges. Figure 8d shows the dimensions of the ring and retaining brace for welding onto the upright. Figure 8e shows the dimensions of the enlarged band. Figure 8f shows the dimensions of the cone. Figure 8g shows the dimensions of the elongate member. Figure 8h shows the dimensions of a support member 17b, 17c that may have an aperture 43 for receiving a bolt there-through for holding the support member in position with respect to the upright.

Figure 8i shows a paddock stand attachment 40 that can be provided at an end of the elongate members or feet 12a, 12b. As shown in figure 8a a paddock stand hook holder 28 can be provided for storing the paddock stand attachments 29, 40 when not in use. As shown in figure 8i the paddock stand attachments 29, 40 comprise a pair of wheels 41 and a handle 29 for insertion onto or into the ends of the elongate members 12a, 12b as indicated in figure 8a for leverage. The paddock attachment 40 may be secured to the elongate members 12a, 12b with a bolt or spring clip. The paddock stand attachment enables the cycle stand to be pivotally lifted and easily moved on the wheels 41.

Figures 9a to 9i shows a stand formed according to a further embodiment of the present invention.

In this embodiment each upright has an L-shape flange which again holds the support member levers. The flange has an aperture which is aligned with the elongate slot in the lever; the upright also has an aperture. The apertures and slot can be aligned and this allows a bolt to pass through to engage a nut welded to the opposite face of the upright (best shown in Figure 9c and 9d). Figure 9e shows the bolts removed for clarity.

Figure 9f best shows a recess with a “hood”. Also shown are two paddock stand attachments fitted into the end of both feet. The recess receives a paddock stand handle to allow the stand to be pivoted onto the paddock stand attachment wheels.

In this embodiment the conical retaining nuts include a screw threaded central aperture so that they can be wound up and down the length of the threaded bar to engage/disengage from a wheel (i.e. no separate nut is required to holed them in position).

The stand may be provided with a suitable width to allow for cones 4 to be provided on both sides of the wheel, in particular for newer motorcycles that may have a wider cross-section. The uprights may also be provided with a suitable height to allow the locators to cater for higher profile tyres.

Although the stand is described with reference to use with a motorcycle but it may also be used with other types of cycles such as scooters or bicycles or even tricycles where the front wheel can be positioned between the uprights.

The invention has particular application when transporting cycles where typically the cycle is secured to the floor using anchor points that can result in compressing the suspension of cycles such as motorcycles. If the suspension is compressed for a prolonged period of time then the springs in the suspension remain compressed to some degree which can damage the suspension settings and hence the cycle’s performance. The invention seeks to avoid compressing the suspension while still providing secure stowage of the cycle. As well as storing cycles during transport it is also envisaged that the invention could be used in other situations where a cycle needs to be stored securely, for example is show rooms, where a customer may want to sit on the cycle to feel the set up but they may not want the cycle to tip or move.

Although illustrative embodiments of the invention have been disclosed in detail herein, with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is understood that the invention is not limited to the precise embodiments shown and that various changes and modifications can be effected therein by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

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Figure 8a

Al: Mounting point for paddock stand handle. A2: Brake Line Anchor Point A3: Hinge Locations A4: Paddock Stand Hook Holders: 25mm x 2mm Box Section. Welded to upright. M6 Nut Welded in centre of rear face. A5: Main Frame: 40mm x 3mm Steel Box Section Welded construction.

Figure 8b

Legs. 2 off each size. Made from 40mm x 3mm mild steel box section. One end of each leg to have a welded steel cap, the other to receive a plastic bung.

Figure 8c

HINGE COMPONENTS 4 OFF REQD. IN 10mm STEEL PLATE 8 OFF REQD. IN 6mm STEEL PLATE

Figure 8d

Bl: BRAKE LINE LUG TO BE WELDED TO MAIN FRAME. I OFF 3MM MILD STEEL PLATE B2: HANDLE RETAINERS. 2 OFF. 3MM PLATE, FOLDED

Figure 8e 2 OFF ALUMINIUM BUSH THREADED THRU CENTRE M12 Figure 8f 2 OFF ALUMINIUM CONE THREADED THRU CENTRE M12 Figures 8g 2 OFF Μ12 STUD-BAR UNPLATED - 2MM CHAMFER ONE END ONLY Figure 8h 2 OFF HANDLE 20x10mm MILD STEEL BAR STOCK - ALL EDGES TO BE LIGHTLY CHAMFERED Figure 8i

Cl: Wheel Arrangement. To fit inside tube of mainframe so as to be detachable. Secured by bolt or spring clip. C2: Hook Hangers, 2 OFF Reqd. 25mm x 2mm Box Section. M6 Nut welded to rear face and box section drilled clear. C3: Quick Release Handle

Claims (42)

1. A cycle stand comprising: an upright that can be positioned laterally of a cycle wheel; and a support, said support arranged to extend from said upright so as to pass into or through an aperture in the cycle wheel when said cycle wheel is positioned laterally of said upright to secure said cycle wheel in position.

2. A cycle stand according to claim I, comprising a pair of uprights that can be positioned on either side of a cycle wheel said support extending so as to secure said cycle wheel in position between said pair of uprights.

3. A cycle stand according to claim I or claim 2, wherein the or each upright comprises at least one locator for holding said support.

4. A cycle stand according to claim 3, wherein the or each locator for holding said support is provided by an elongate aperture.

5. A cycle stand according to any preceding claim, wherein said support comprises a straight bar.

6. A cycle stand according to claim 5, wherein said support further comprises an enlarged band that is slidable along the straight bar.

7. A cycle stand according to any of claims 1-3, wherein the support consists of an elongate element.

8. A cycle stand according to any of claims 1-3, wherein the support comprises a plurality of support members.

9. A cycle stand according to claim 8, wherein the support comprises two support members which extend at least partly into the cycle wheel from either side of the cycle wheel.

10. A cycle stand according to any of claims I -3, wherein said support comprises a pair of bars.

11. A cycle stand according to claim 10, wherein each of the pair of bars is generally L-shape and each L-shape bar comprises a shoulder and a threaded region.

12. A cycle stand according to claim I I, wherein said support further comprises a nut and a cone on said threaded region of each L-shape bar.

13. A cycle stand according to any of claims 10-13, wherein said upright further comprises a retaining brace.

14. A cycle stand according to any preceding claim, wherein the or each support and the or each upright are integral or separate.

15. A cycle stand according to claim 2, wherein the pair of uprights are joined together by a cross member.

16. A cycle stand according to claim 15, wherein the cross member is formed of sections where a first section is a box section attached to a first upright and a second section is attached to a second upright with second section being positionable within the box section so said the length of the cross member can be altered by movement of the first and second sections relative to one another.

17. A cycle stand according to claim 15 or claim 16, wherein the cross member is a fixed construction that holds the uprights at a fixed distance from one another.

18. A cycle stand according to any preceding claim, wherein the or each upright is supported on respective feet.

19. A cycle stand according to claim 18, wherein the respective feet are provided as elongate members that are at right angles to the or each upright and which in use rest on the floor to support the or each upright.

20. A cycle stand according to any preceding claim, wherein the or each upright is formed of at least two sections that can be moved and relative to one another and secured to alter the height of the or each upright.

21. A cycle stand according to claim 19 or claim 20, wherein the cross member is attached to a first end of each of the elongate members forming the feet for respective uprights to provide a receiving area for a cycle wheel.

22. A cycle stand according to claim 21, further comprising a positioning bar extending between the elongate members forming the feet for the uprights, said bar being positioned between the cross member and the pair of uprights.

23. A cycle stand according to claim 22, wherein the bar is of lower thickness than the cross member.

24. A cycle stand according to any of claims 19-23, further comprising stabilizers that are secured by hinges to first and second end of the elongate members to allow said stabilizers to be positioned at an angle to the elongate members to provide stability to the cycle stand in use.

25. A cycle stand according to claim 24, wherein the or each elongate aperture is located in a region of the or each upright that is remote from the respective feet of the or each upright.

26. A cycle stand according to any of claims 4-25, wherein the or each upright has a locking member for holding the support in position in each of the elongate apertures.

27. A cycle stand according to claim 26, wherein the locking member is a screw or bolt that can be brought into abutment with an end of the support to hold the support in position relative to the or each upright.

28. A cycle stand according to claim 26, wherein the locking member is a push button that can be brought into abutment with an end of the support to secure the support in position in the or each upright.

29. A cycle stand according to any preceding claim, wherein the support has one or more ferrules along the length of said support.

30. A cycle stand according to claim 29, wherein the one or more ferrules can each interact with one or more rings respectively to secure a cycle wheel in position on the support.

31. A cycle stand according to any preceding claim, wherein the or each upright has one or more cables attached thereto.

32. A cycle stand according to claim 31, wherein the cable is extendible.

33. A cycle stand according to claim 31 or claim 32, wherein the cable is arranged to be secured to the back brake control of the cycle.

34. A cycle stand according to any of claims 31-33, comprising a second cable that can be secured to the front brake of the cycle.

35. A cycle stand according to any preceding claim, adapted for supporting motorcycles, bicycles or scooters.

36. A cycle stand substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to, and as shown in, the accompanying drawings.

37. A motor cycle showroom display stand comprising a stand as claimed in any preceding claim.

38. A motor cycle paddock stand comprising a stand as claimed in any preceding claim.

39. A paddock stand converter for a motor cycle stand.

40. A motor cycle stand comprising a frame convertible between an erected condition for use and a collapsed condition for transport/storage.

41. A method of securing a cycle to prevent tilting or back and forth movement using a cycle stand according to any preceding claim.

42. A method of securing a cycle substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to, and as shown in, the accompanying drawings.