Improvements in Bicycle Stands.
Year: 1897

page_text: Date of Application, 3rd May, 1897
Complete Specification Left, 3rd Feb., 1898-Accepted, 23rd Apr., 1898
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in Bicycle Stands.
I, ARTHUR ERNEST WYNN, Engineer, of The Hydro, South Cliff, Eastbourne,
do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as follows:-
My invention consists of a device for a bicycle stand whereby bicycles can be
held firmly without any strain upon the wheels for cleaning or other purposes with
both wheels, and treadles clear of the ground in such a manner that all the working
parts revolve freely. I take one peice of wood (or two peices braced together)
about two feet long. One end of this stands upon the ground at the other end I
fasten with a bolt or rivet two other peices of about the same length, but bevilled
at the part where the bolt or rivet clasps them, in such a manner that at the
opposite extremity they are about 12 inches apart forming a base to stand upon
and braced across by another piece of wood to hold them firmly apart. In or about
the centre of the first named peice or peices of wood, I fix one or more peices of
wood (chocks) in such a manner that the main bracket of the bicycle shall be
supported thereon.
A strap fixed at or about the place where the before mentioned bolt goes through
also clasps the machine and holds it firmly upon the stand. In the centre of the
before mentioned brace which holds the two peices of wood firmly apart I fasten
a peice of rope or chain or other flexible connection the other end of which I fasten
near the base of the first named peice or peices of wood and of such a length that
the apparatus working at the point where the bolt or rivet passes through will
extend itself sufficiently and be prevented from extending too far as in the case of
ordinary wooden folding steps thus forming a firm base, the whole forming a light
and convenient bicycle stand.
I, ARTHUR ERNEST WYNN, of The Hydro, South Cliff, Eastbourne, Engineer, do
hereby declare the nature of this invention and in what manner the same is to be
performed, to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the following
statement:-
My invention consists of a device for a bicycle stand, whereby bicycles can be
held firmly without any strain upon them for cleaning or repair or the like pur-
pose, with both wheels and treadles clear off the ground in such manner that all
the working parts revolve freely. I take a piece of wood, (or two pieces braced
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page_text: together), about 2 feet long. One end of this stands upon the ground, and to the
other end I attach a pivot, with a bolt or-rivet, two other pieces of about the same
length, and which are bevelled on their inner sides at the part where the bolt
clasps them; in such a manner that at the opposite extremity they are about
twelve inches apart, forming a base to stand upon, being braced across near their
lower ends to hold them firmly apart.
In or about the centre of the first named piece or pieces of wood I fix one or more
chocks, in such a manner that the main bracket of the bicycle shall be supported
thereon. A strap fixed at or about the place where the before mentioned bolt or
rivet goes through, also clasps the machine, and holds it firmly upon the stand.
In the centre of the before mentioned brace, which holds the two pieces of wood
firmly apart, I fasten a piece of rope or chain, or other flexible connection; the
other end of which I attach to and near the lower end of the first mentioned piece
or pieces of wood, and of such a length, that the apparatus working or opening
about the point, where the bolt or rivet passes through, as a centre or hinge, will
extend itself sufficiently and be prevented from extending too far, (as in the case
of ordinary wooden folding steps), thus forming a firm base for the apparatus to
stand upon, the whole forming a light and convenient bicycle stand.
And in order that my invention and the manner in which the same is to be
performed may be more readily and clearly understood, I have annexed hereto the
accompanying sheet of drawings, in which Fig. 1 is a perspective view shewing my
improved bicycle stand opened out for use, and Fig. 2 is a similar view shewing the
same closed up.
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a, a, are the two pieces of wood, hinged to the back piece 6 by means of the bolt
or rivet c; the two pieces a, a, being bevelled at their upper ends a, a, about the
bolt corresponding to the splaying of the legs a, a, by the cross pieced holding
them apart at their lower ends. The two pieces a a and the cross piece d form a
strong triangular frame. A pair of side supports ce are stiffly hinged to the
legs aa at about two fifths their length from the top.
The back leg is provided with a chock or block f either fixed or adjustable.
I prefer to make the upper face of this block, f¹, slightly inclined, instead of at
right angles to back face of the leg b; so as to form a Vee shaped bed or rest for
the crank axle.bearings or main bracket of the bicycle. A pair of side pieces 9, g,
are stiffly hinged to the sides of the back leg b, somewhat above the block f.
A leather strap i is attached to the back leg between the side pieces g g and the
bolt c.
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A cord
connects the cross piece d of the triangular frame and the lower end
of the back leg b.
When opened out for use, the upper ends a' a' of the side legs aa project beyond
the top or back side of the back leg b; so as to form a fork to receive and embrace
the lower front tube of a diagonal frame, or the corresponding tube or tubes of
the dropped frame. The crank axle bearings or main bracket of the bicycle fran.e
rest in the Vee shaped bed formed by the top face of the block or blocks f. The
side supports g, g, embrace the lower ends of the front bottom and the diagonal-
tube of the diamond frame, or the corresponding parts of the dropped frame. The
strap secures and holds the lower front tube of the diagonal frame or the corres-
ponding tube or tubes of the dropped firmly in the supports above described. This
strap renders unnecessary the projection of the upper ends a', a', of the side
legs aa; but it is preferable to retain them; as it renders the holding of the frame
whilst securing the strap unnecessary, and prevents the shifting of the lower tube
as the strap is being tightened. The side supports e, e, embrace the rim of the
front wheel, and prevent or reduce any tendency of the frame to tilt...
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what
I claim is
1. In stands for bicycles, the combination of a triangular frame; consisting of

page_text: cross piece d and side legs a a having inside bevelled and projecting upper ends a¹ a¹
and stiffly hinged side supports ee, with and hinged, to a back leg b, having a rest
block and stiffly hinged side pieces g and connected to the cross piece d with
cord all substantially as and supporting the bicycle frame substantially as
described and illustrated.
2. In stands for bicycles, the combination of a triangular frame, consisting of
a cross piece d and side pieces a a having inside bevelled and projecting upper
ends aa, with a back leg b hinged thereto with bolt c and provided with rest
block situated about the middle of its length for supporting in the manner set
forth the frame of a bicycle substantially as described.
3. In stands for bicycles, the combination with the back leg or support 6 of a
bracket- or crank axle-rest f and flexible strap i situated between the rest and the
bolt e hingeing the back leg to the front leg or support for the purpose of carrying
and securing the lower end of the front lower- or tension tube of a diamond frame or
the corresponding tube or tubes of a dropped frame.
4. In stands for bicycles the combination of a triangular frame a da with a
back leg 6 having a bracket- or crank axle-rest f and flexible strap i and hinged
thereto by bolt c and with a flexible connection such as h all substantially as and
for the purpose or purposes herein set forth.
5. In stands for bicycles, the combination of a triangular frame a da with
a back leg b and block or rest f substantially as and for supporting a bicycle frame
substantially in the manner herein set forth.
6. In stands for bicycles the combination of a triangular frame a da with and
hinged to a back leg 6 having a block or rest f and cord or flexible connection h
substantially as and for supporting a bicycle frame substantially in the manner
herein set forth.
7. My improved bicycle stand substantially as set forth and illustrated.
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