Multi-function bicycle cargo rack and stand component
AssigneeMontague Corporation
InventorDavid Montague
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Abstract
A multi-function bicycle component which fastens to a bicycle and which is rotatable relative to the bicycle frame to multiple positions to serve as a cargo rack or luggage carrier in a first position and a bicycle stand or kickstand in a second position. The multi-function bicycle component rotates at or near the wheel axis and comprises a rotation preventing assembly which fastens the multi-function bicycle component relative to the bicycle frame in a riding position. When used in conjunction with a folding bike, the multi-function bicycle component also serves as a stand to assist during the folding process, and/or as a stand when the bicycle is in the folded position. The multi-function bicycle component may also include a bicycle fender.
Claims15
A multi-function bicycle component which fastens to a bicycle and which is rotatable relative to said bicycle to multiple positions to serve in a first position as a cargo rack and to serve in a second position as a bicycle parking stand and specifically not a stationary exercise bicycle stand and wherein said rotation occurs at or near the wheel axis;
- further comprising a multi-part fastening assembly, biased to a fastened position by a biasing element, a first portion of which is mounted to the bicycle in a location other than at the wheel axis, and a second portion of which is mounted to said multi-function bicycle component and wherein said first portion and said second portion join together to lock said multi-function bicycle component in an operative riding position.
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