An Improved Cycle Stand.
Year: 1897

page_text: An Improved Cycle Stand.
I, FREDERICK HUTTON, of George Street, Warminster, in the County of Wilts,
Cycle Stand Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be
as follows:-
This invention has for its object a stand for bicycles, which while being simple
and cheap in construction is at the same time adjustable, and capable of being
folded so as to occupy but little space when the stand is not in use.
The stand consists of a pair of legs pivoted together preferably by a knuckle
joint at their upper ends to form a trestle. The lower ends of the legs rest upon
the ground, and may be provided with feet to form a sufficiently firm foundation
to the stand. The forked portion of the knuckle joint above mentioned preferably
projects a short distance beyond the joint to form a recess to receive and support,
one of the frame tubes of the machine.
Upon one of the legs of the trestle at about the middle of its length, an abut-
ment or bracket is formed, in or upon which the bottom bracket of the machine
rests.
Each of the legs of the stand are further provided with a pair of arms, which
form a fork to receive one of the wheels of the machine when the stand is in
use. When out of use the arms may be folded back against the legs.
To adjust the angle between the legs of the trestle to suit different sized
frames, one of the legs is provided on its outer surface with a pivoted detent or
pawl, the point of which engages the teeth of a rack fixed on the inner surfaco
of the other leg.
As a modification, the legs instead of being pivoted to each other, may be
joined to either end of an approximately horizontal cross piece to give greater.
stability to the stand. One of the legs may stop short at its connection with the
cross piece, and the other preferably extends beyond it. The upper end of the
latter is slotted in the direction of its length to receive and support one of the
frame tubes of the machine. The sides of the slot are provided with a series of
holes, and a cross pin passing through the holes from side to side serves to
regulate the depth of the slot as required for different machines.
In this form of the stand the cross piece is provided with an abutment or
bracket at or about the middle of its length, in or upon which the bottom bracket
rests.
Suitable stops may be provided to prevent the legs of the stand collapsing or
spreading under the weight of the machine.
The improved cycle stand may be made of any suitable material, wood being
preferred. The different parts may be of such section or scantling as to give the
greatest proportionate strength and rigidity.
Dated this 31st dow of August 1897

page_text: I, FREDERICK HUTTON, of George Street, Warminster, in the County of Wilts,
Cycle Stand Manufacturer, 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:-
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This invention has for its object a stand for bicycles, which while being simple
and cheap in construction is at the same time adjustable and capable of being
folded so as to occupy but little space when the stand is not in use.
The stand consists of a pair of legs one of which is joined to each end of an
approximately horizontal crosspiece which serves to give greater stability to the
stand. One of the legs stop short where it is hinged to one end of the crosspiece,
but the other leg extends above it, its middle part being cut away or slotted in the
direction of its length to receive and support one of the frame tubes of the
machine. The sides of the slot are provided with a series of holes and a cross
pin passing through the holes from side to side serves to regulate the depth of
the slot as required for different machines.
In this form of the stand the cross pieces is provided with an abutment or
bracket at or about the middle of its length in or upon which the bottom bracket
rests.
Suitable stops may be provided to prevent the legs of the stand collapsing or
spreading under the weight of the machine..
The improved cycle stand may be made of any suitable material, wood being
preferred. The different parts may be of such section or scantling as to give the
greatest proportionate strength and rigidity.
In order that my invention may be fully understood and ascertained I append
drawings in which my improved stand is illustrated: -
Fig. 1 is an elevation of a stand according to my invention.
Fig. 2, is a part end view of same.
Fig. 3, is an elevation on an enlarged scale of the crosspiece and attached
fittings.
Fig. 4 is a plan of same.
A indicates the cross piece which is supported by two legs B and C. B is
generally composed of two sides 6 and 61, these being connected at bottom by
å foot 62 which is of sufficient breadth to prevent the frame turning over, laterally
the parts 6 and 61 are loosely pivoted to one end of the crosspiece A by a pin or
rivet a and extend upwards above the same to form forks B1 B2 between which
one of the frame tubes of the machine rests. B1 and B2 have a number of holes 63
in any pair of which a pin D may be inserted. To the upper side of the cross
piece A is loosely screwed a button a¹ which when the frame is to be folded up for
carriage may be turned longitudinally or when the frame is to be used may be
arranged crosswise as shewn; it in that position serving to retain the leg B in
its proper position when it is supporting the weight of the machine.
The other leg C is attached to the other end of the crosspiece A by a hinge a²
and the lower end of the leg O has a foot c² similar to 62. The crosspiece A is
notched at a³ to form a recess suitable for the reception of the bottom bracket
of the machine and a semi-circular depression a¹ is formed in the upwardly pro-
jecting part a5 of the cross piece A in which depression at the frame tube rests.
To the leg B and the cross-piece A two pieces E forming a fork are pivoted on
the pin a; while to the leg C are pivoted two pieces G on the pin g. These

page_text: forks E and G serve to receive the front and back wheels respectively of the
machine thus retaining it in a vertical position.
When not in use the legs B and C and the forks E and G can be folded up
parallel to the horizontal crosspiece A the whole stand then occupying a very
small space. When required for use the legs B and C are turned on a and a
to the positions shewn in the drawing and are retained in these positions by the
button a¹ and the cross piece A. The pin D being inserted in whichever pair
of holes is suited to the particular machine, and the forks E and G being
turned to the position shewn in Fig. 1 the machine can be then dropped into
the stand, the wheels coming between the forks E and G the bottom bracket
resting in the notch a³ while the lower front tube of the frame rests between the
parts B1 and B2 upon the pin D.
The stand being made of wood it will not damage the enamel of the machine
while its extreme simplicity enables it to be constructed at a low first cost, and
its design enables it to be packed in a very small compass.
Slight modifications of form may be made to suit different patterns of machine.
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. An improved cycle stand consisting essentially of two legs each of which
is hinged to one of two ends of a cross piece in such manner that they may be
folded parallel to it, one of which legs has a slotted part which projects above
the cross piece and is provided with a number of holes in which a pin can be
inserted at different heights; and two folding forks for receiving the wheels, the
cross piece being shaped as shewn for the purpose of receiving the bottom bracket
and lower tube of the machine, substantially as shewn and described.
2. In an improved cycle stand the combination of a cross piece A shaped as
shewn and hinged to a leg B the upper part of which is slotted and has a number
of holes 63 in any of which a pin D may be inserted, the button or stop a¹ the leg C
the hinge a the forks E and G substantially as shewn and described.
3. In an improved cycle stand the combination of the cross piece A in which
is formed a notch or recess a³ and a groove or depression at the leg B the upper
part of which is slotted and has a number of holes 63 in any of which a pin 1
may be inserted the button or stop a¹ the leg C the hinge a² and the forks E and G
substantially as shewn and described.
4. An improved folding cycle stand constructed and operated in the manner
shewn and described.
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1411 1
1000
WILLIAM J. MUNDEN,
75, Chancery Lane, London, W.C., Agent for the Applicant.