Improvements in Bicycle Racks.
Year: 1898

page_text: Improvements in Bicycle Racks.
We, JOSEPH RUBIN MOORE, Gentleman, of Denver, in the County of Arapahoe and
State of Colorado, United States of America, and WILLIAM ALEXANDER ISBISTER,
Gentleman, of Littleton, in the County of Arapahoe and State of Colorado;
United States of America, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
Our invention relates to improvements in bicycles racks and consists of the
features hereinafter described.
A bracket is provided with a depending stem engaging a socket attached to a'
wall or other suitable stationary support at a suitable height above the floor,.
ground or other surface. The outer portion of the bracket is downwardly inclined
and provided with grooves. To the grooved face of the bracket is applied a cor-
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respondingly grooved shoe connected with the bracket by a set screw.
the bracket and the shoe are screwed two racks, one being vertical and the other
horizontal, and each preferably composed of an integral- rod bent double, and
shaped to receive the wheels of a bicycle. The extremities of the rods forming
these racks are bent to conform to the inclination of the grooved face of
the bracket. The horizontal rack is provided with adjustable stops adapted to
engage one of the wheels of a bicycle. This rack is also jointed to allow; it to fold
when not in use.
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The stem of the bracket may be turned in the socket at will, so that the bicycle
may swing in a horizontal plane and be made to occupy a position parallel with
the wall or at any desired angle thereto. The socket in which the bracket turns
may be connected with suitable apparatus whereby it may be vertically adjusted
at will.
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Improvements in Bicycle Racks.
We, JOSEPH RUBIN MOORE, Gentleman, of Denver, in the County of Arapahoe and
State of Colorado, United States of America, and WILLIAM ALEXANDER, ISBISTER,
Gentleman, of Littleton, in the County of Arapahoe and State of Colorado,

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United States of America, 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:-
Our invention relates to improvements in bicycle stands and consists of the
features, arrangements and combinations hereinafter described and claimed, all
of which will be fully understood by reference to the accompanying drawing, in
which is illustrated an embodiment thereof. In this drawing
Fig. 1 is a side elevation of our improved bicycle stand.
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the swinging bracket.
Fig. 3 is a similar view of the detachable shoe, used in conjunction with the
bracket.
Fig. 4 is a perspective view, in detail, of the horizontal rack.
Fig. 5 is a similar view of the vertical rack.
Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the auxiliary bracket.
Fig. 7 illustrates a modified form of construction.
Similar reference characters indicating corresponding parts in these views, let
the numeral 5 designate a bracket having a depending stem 5 engaging a socket
formed in a plate 10 attached to a wall or other suitable stationary support. The
outer portion 5 of the bracket is downwardly inclined and provided with four
grooves 5d on its upper surface. To the grooved face of this bracket is applied a
correspondingly grooved shoe 8, the shoe and the bracket being connected with a
set screw 7. Between the bracket and the shoe are secured the vertical and
horizontal racks 9 and 12 respectively, each composed of an integral rod bent
double and shaped to receive the wheels of the bicycle. The extremities of the
rods forming these racks are bent to conform to the inclination of the part 5"
of the bracket. The extremities 9" of the part 9 are also bent outwardly from the
main vertical portion, as shown at 9, to permit them to engage the two outer
grooves of the bracket and shoe. The bent extremities 12" of the rack 12 engage
the inner grooves of the bracket and shoe. The racks are locked in place by the
set screw 7, which passes through the part 5° of the bracket and engages a threaded
aperture formed in the shoe 8. The rack 12 is provided with adjustable stops 13,
cach composed of two parts whose extremities clasp the parallel sides of the
rack the parts are locked in place by a set screw 13*. When in use one bicycle
wheel occupies the space A of the rack 12 between the shoe 8 and the stop 13
nearer the shoe, while the other wheel occupies the space B between the outer
stop 13 and the outer extremities of the rack. The rack 12 is hinged or jointed, as
shown at 26, to allow it to be folded when not in use. The wheel which occupies
the space A of the rack 12, also engages the shoe 8 and the rack 9.
The socket plate 10 may be placed any desired distance above the floor of the
room and the stand may be adjusted to occupy a position parallel with the wall
to which the plate 10 is attached, or it may be swung to form any desired angle
therewith.
In Fig. 7 a modified form of the construction is shown; this is adapted to permit
the vertical adjustment of the stand. In this case, the socket support 10 for
the bracket 5 is provided with a collar 10° which surrounds an upright tube 15,
upon which the part 10" is adapted to slide freely. The tube 15 is attached to the
stationary support in any suitable manner, as by apertured plates 25, cast integral
with the tube or attached thereto in any suitable manner. To the movable
socket 10 is attached a cord or chain 16, which passes over a pulley 17 mounted
on the top of the tube, the opposite extremity of the chain being connected with a
weight 18 adapted to slide freely in the tube. The gravity of this weight should be
so adjusted that the stand and the bicycle carried thereby may be easily raised
or lowered.
It will be observed that the apparatus may be quickly taken apart and packed
into small space.
It will often be found convenient to employ an auxiliary bracket 20 (see Fig. 6)

page_text: in connection with the mechanism already described. This bracket 20 is com-
posed of a horizontal arm 20" and a vertical stem 21 adapted to fit the socket in the
plate 10. The outer extremity of the arm 20" is provided with an eye 20° adapted
to receive the stem 5ª of the bracket 5. Either bracket may be locked in any
desired position of adjustment by means of a set screw 6. The bracket 20 is
provided with a curved stop 23 passed through an aperture 20". This stop is
provided with a collar 23" adapted to engage one side of the bracket arm and a
set screw 23 adapted to engage the opposite side of said arm.
This stop 23 engages
the wall and prevents the moving of the rack thereagainst.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of our said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, we declare that what
we claim is: :-
1. A bicycle stand comprising a suspended rack adapted to receive the wheels of a
bicycle and support the machine in an upright position.
2. A bicycle stand comprising a suspended rack composed of two parallel arms
having an open space between them to receive the wheels of the machine.
3. A bicycle stand comprising a suspended horizontal rack, the point of
suspension being at one extremity of the rack, which is composed of parallel arms
having an opening between them to receive the wheels of the bicycle, whereby the
latter is supported in an upright position.
4. A bicycle stand comprising a rack having separated parallel arms adapted to
receive the wheels of the machine and support the latter in an upright position,
said rack being suspended and pivotally mounted at the point of suspension, whereby.
it is adapted to swing in a horizontal plane.
5. A bicycle stand comprising a vertically adjustable suspended rack having
separated arms adapted to receive the wheels of a bicycle and support the latter in
an upright position.
6. A bicycle stand comprising a suspended bracket and a horizontal and a vertical
rack, the two racks being attached to the bracket, and each composed of separated
arms adapted to receive the wheels of the bicycle and support the latter in an
upright position.
7. A bicycle stand comprising a suspended bracket, distinct horizontal and
vertical racks, each having one extremity engaging the bracket, and a shoe applied
to the bracket for holding the racks in place, each rack being composed of separated
arms adapted to receive the bicycle wheels and support the machine in an upright
position.
8. A bicycle stand comprising two racks, each having two separated arms
adapted to receive the bicycle wheels, a suspended bracket to which one extremity
of each rack is connected in such a manner that the two racks occupy positions
substantially at right angles to each other, whereby one wheel of the machine
engages both racks, while the other wheel engages only one rack.
9. A bicycle stand comprising two racks adapted to receive the bicycle wheels
and support the machine in an upright position, said racks being arranged sub-
stantially at right angles to each other, one occupying a vertical position and
projecting upwardly from the other or horizontal rack, whereby one wheel of the
machine engages both racks, and a suitable device applied to the racks at their
angle, said device being suspended on a suitable support.
10. In a bicycle stand, the combination of the suspended bracket having a
grooved inclined face, the shoe adapted to fit the inclined face of the bracket and
provided with counterpart grooves, the horizontal and vertical racks, each com-
posed of two parallel arms adapted to receive the wheels of the bicycle and support
the latter in an upright position, said racks being adapted to engage the grooves
in the bracket and shoe, and suitable means for connecting the bracket and shoe,
substantially as described.
11. In a bicycle stand, the combination of the suspended swinging bracket
having a grooved inclined face, the horizontal and vertical racks each composed of

page_text: two parallel arms adapted to receive the bicycle wheels, and having bent extremities
adapted to engage the grooves in the bracket and shoe, and suitable means for
connecting the bracket and shoe, substantially as described.
12. In a bicycle stand, the combination of a vertically adjustable suspended
bracket having an inclined face, a shoe adapted to fit the bracket, the horizontal
and vertical racks each having parallel arms adapted to receive the bicycle wheels,
said racks being adapted to engage the bracket and shoe which embrace the rack
extremities on opposite sides, and suitable means for connecting the bracket and
shoe whereby the racks are held securely in place.
13. In a bicycle stand, the combination of the suspended vertically adjustable
swinging bracket having an inclined face, a shoe adapted to fit said face, the
horizontal and vertical racks adapted to receive the wheels of the bicycle and support
the same in an upright position, said racks being adapted to engage the inclined
face of the bracket, and suitable means for connecting the bracket and shoe which
embrace the rack extremities on opposite sides.
14. In a bicycle stand, the combination of the bracket suspended on a suitable
support and having an inclined face, a shoe adapted to fit said face, a rack composed
of an integral rod bent double and adapted to receive the wheels of the bicycle, the
extremity of the rack being bent to conform to the inclination of the bracket face,
and suitable means for locking the rack between the bracket and shoe, substantially
as described.
15. A bicycle stand, comprising a rack occupying substantially a horizontal
position and composed of two separated arms adapted to receive the bicycle wheels
and provided with suitable stops to hold the wheel securely in place, and suitable
means attached to one extremity of the rack for suspending the latter at any
desired height above the ground or other surface.
16. In a bicycle stand, the combination with a suitable socket, of the bracket
having an inclined face provided with grooves, and a depending stem adapted to
engage and turn in the socket which is located a suitable distance above the ground
or other surface, the horizontal and vertical racks having bent extremities adapted
to engage the grooves in the inclined face of the bracket, each of said racks being
composed of two parallel arms adapted to receive the wheels of the bicycle, the
horizon arm being provided with stops engaging the wheels and holding the
machine securely in place, a shoe adapted to engage the inclined face of the bracket
and having counterpart grooves adapted to engage the rack extremities, and suitable
means for fastening the shoe to the bracket and securing the racks in place, said
means consisting of a screw passing through an aperture in the bracket and
engaging threaded apertures in the shoe.
17. The combination with a suitable support, of a vertically adjustable socket
located a suitable distance above the ground or other surface, a bracket having a
depending stem adapted to engage and turn freely in the socket, the horizontal and
vertical racks, each rack having one extremity adapted to engage the bracket, a
shoe adapted to engage the bracket and embrace one extremity of each rack, the
said rack extremities being located between the bracket and shoe, and suitable
means for fastening the shoe to the bracket and securing the racks in place,
substantially as described.
18. In a bicycle stand, the combination with an upright tube suitably supported,
'a socket support having a collar surrounding said tube, the bracket having a stem
adapted to engage the socket of said support, a rack detachably con-
nected with said bracket, the rack having separated parallel arms adapted
to receive the wheel or wheels of the bicycle, and having suitable stops
attached to the arms of the rack for holding the wheel securely in place, and means
for vertically adjusting the bracket consisting of a cord or chain having one
extremity attached to the bracket, a pulley attached to the upper extremity of the
tube over which the cord passes, and a weight attached to the opposite extremity
of; the cord and adapted to move freely in the tube during the vertical adjustment
of the bracket..

page_text: 19. In a bicycle stand, the combination with an upright tube or hollow bar,
the socket support movably attached to said tube, a bracket having a stem
engaging the socket of said support, a rack detachably secured to the bracket, the
rack consisting of parallel arms adapted to receive the wheels of the bicycle and
having stops connecting the arms for holding the bicycle securely in place, and
means connected with the socket support and engaging the tube for maintaining
the bracket and its attachment at any desired height above the ground or other
surface.
20. A bicycle stand comprising a swinging bracket, suitably suspended above the
floor or other surface, a rack suitably attached to said bracket and adapted to
engage the wheels of a bicycle and support the latter in an upright position, and
suitable means connected with the bracket for limiting the swinging of the bicycle
in a horizontal plane, said means being adapted to engage the wall or other
upright support upon which the bracket is suspended.
21. A bicycle stand comprising a suitable suspended support, and a rack suitably
attached to said support and comprising two separated parallel arms, and an
adjustable stop attached to said arms and adapted to engage a wheel of the bicycle,
as and for the purpose set forth.
ALLISON BROS.,
Agents for the Applicants.