Tracy Elizabeth Bowman

US Patent:

48421480, Jun 27, 1989

Filed:

Feb 23, 1988

Appl. No.:

7/159103

Inventors:

Tracy L. Bowman - Sacramento CA

International Classification:

B60R 910

US Classification:

211 18

Abstract:

A quick release bicycle rack has a planar base provided with a generally rectangular upstanding mounting block. The mounting block has a reduced width portion and an enlarged width portion, each provided with a transversely extending cylindrical bore. A conventional quick release spindle, of the type utilized to mount bicycle wheels on the slotted forks of a bicycle frame, is selectively received through one of these transverse bores. In use, one wheel of a bicycle is removed and the slotted forks are clamped against the mounting block by the quick release mechanism. By inserting the quick release spindle through either the reduced or the enlarged width portion of the mounting block, the device may be utilized with bicycles having two different standard fork frame width dimensions. The mounting plate is provided with apertures for the reception of threaded fasteners for securing the mounting block to a horizontal or vertical planar surface. In a second embodiment, the mounting block may be provided with rubber bumpers for abutment with the slotted bicycle forks, a pivotal mounting bracket for allowing the mounting block to be adjustably positioned on a planar mounting surface, and a hook for retaining the removed bicycle wheel.