# US 12,179,867 B2 · Apparatus for parking a mobility device > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 12,179,867 B2 - Document ID: US12179867B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 18/095,214 - Filed: 2023-01-10 - Published: 2024-03-07 - Granted: 2024-12-31 - Earliest claimed: 2022-09-02 - Assignees: Hyundai Motor Company; Kia Corporation - Applicants: Hyundai Motor Company; Kia Corporation - Inventors: Ho Kwon Na; Yong Kyu Yoo; Jae Dong Shin - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US12179867B2 ## CPC - B62H 3/02: involving means for gripping the cycle by the handlebars or by the upper part of the frame - F16B 2/065: {using screw-thread elements (F16B2/08 - F16B2/12 take precedence)} - F16B 2/16: using rollers or balls {(clamps for rods or tubes telescopically engaged F16B7/1409; used in anti-theft monitors, e.g. as used for articles of clothing in shops E05B73/0017)} - B62K 3/002: {without a seat, i.e. the rider operating the vehicle in a standing position, e.g. non-motorized scooters; non-motorized scooters with skis or runners} - B62H: CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES - F16B: DEVICES FOR FASTENING OR SECURING CONSTRUCTIONAL ELEMENTS OR MACHINE PARTS TOGETHER, e.g. NAILS, BOLTS, CIRCLIPS, CLAMPS, CLIPS OR WEDGES; JOINTS OR JOINTING (couplings for transmitting rotation F16D) - B62K: CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDECARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE ## Abstract Provided is an apparatus for parking a mobility device to minimize road occupancy and safely park a mobility device. The apparatus includes: a clamp formed to be fastened to an installation object, while surrounding the installation object; a connection portion having one end connected to the clamp; and a holder rotatably connected to the other end of the connection portion through a first hinge and coupled to a portion of the mobility device. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An apparatus for parking a mobility device, the apparatus comprising: a clamp formed to be fastened to an installation object, while surrounding the installation object; an arm member having a first side connected to the clamp and extending to have a predetermined length; a plurality of connection portions each having a first end connected to a second side of the arm member; and a plurality of holders rotatably connected to a second end of each connection portion via a first hinge and coupled to a portion of the mobility device. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein connection portions of the plurality of connection portions are disposed to be spaced apart from each other at a distance. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the connection portions are disposed to be inclined at a predetermined angle with respect to a longitudinal axial line of the arm member. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein each holder is rotatable about the first hinge in a height direction. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein one end of each connection portion is connected to the arm member via a third hinge. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The apparatus of claim 5, wherein each connection portion is rotatable about the third hinge in a horizontal direction. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the third hinge further includes a bushing or a bearing. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the clamp includes: a first clamp body having a concave groove along an inner circumferential surface and having insertion holes formed in both end portions thereof; a second clamp body having a concave groove along an inner circumferential surface and having screw holes formed in both end portions thereof; and a fixing screw inserted into the insertion holes and screwed into the screw holes to provide a fastening force to the first clamp body and the second clamp body. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the clamp includes: a first clamp body having a concave groove along an inner circumferential surface and having a pair of radially protruding protrusions formed at both end portions thereof; a second clamp body having a concave groove along an inner circumferential surface and having radially protruding hinge portions at both end portions; a hinge bolt having one end rotatably connected to the hinge portion; and a nut portion screwed to the hinge bolt and providing a fastening force to the first clamp body and the second clamp body when the hinge bolt is positioned between the pair of radially protruding protrusions. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The apparatus of claim 1, wherein: each holder of the plurality of holders has a U-shaped cross-sectional shape and includes a seating recess formed along an inner circumferential surface thereof, and a pressing member is installed on an inner circumferential surface of at least one of a pair of extensions extending in a straight line of a corresponding holder. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the pressing member includes: a body having an accommodating hole; a spring accommodated in the accommodating hole; and a ball member accommodated in the accommodating hole and elastically supported by the spring so that a portion thereof protrudes through an opening of the accommodating hole, wherein the ball member is in contact with the mobility device.