Supports: racks – Special article – Velocipede type
Patent
1994-11-30
1996-02-06
Gibson, Jr., Robert W.
Supports: racks
Special article
Velocipede type
248127, 280293, 280303, B62H 100
Patent
active
054890306
ABSTRACT:
A new and novel bicycle work stand utilized to effect repairs and adjustments to a bicycle. The bicycle work stand is constructed having a base member with spaced apart legs and an end portion. At least two spaced apart hooking means having cradle areas, extension arms and non-abrasive material covering the cradle areas of the at least two spaced apart hooking means are fixedly attached to the end portion of the base member. A support plate having support ears, V-shaped notches and non-abrasive material covering the support ears is fixedly attached to ends of the extension arms of the at least two spaced apart hooking means. A bottom bracket of a bicycle is removably engaged by the at least two spaced apart hooking means so that the cradle areas of the spaced apart hooking means removably contact an underneath portion of the bottom bracket of the bicycle. The support ears of the support plate contact an inner underside of chain stays of the bicycle producing an uplifting effect on the chain stays and on a rear wheel of the bicycle. The non-abrasive material covering the cradle areas of the spaced apart hooking means and the support ears prevents gouging, marring, scratching and defacing of the finished surface of the bicycle. The V-shaped notches prevent damage to various cables routed along the bicycle and facilitate the repair and adjustment or removal or installation of such cables. The bicycle work stand properly positions a bicycle for repairs and adjustments while maintaining stability and balance of the bicycle by utilizing a three point footprint and an oblique contact angle with the ground or similar flat surface. Also disclosed is a new and novel method for using the bicycle work stand.
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Inside Communications, Inc., VeloNews, Sep. 12, 1994, vol. 23, No. 15, p. 50.
Kolbeck Steven A.
Meyers Patrick R.
Capraro Michael A.
Gibson , Jr. Robert W.
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