Vehicle support stand

摘要

An extendable and retractable support stand for holding a parked vehicle such as a motorcycle, bicycle or similar vehicle which is otherwise unstable in an upright position. The support stand has the ability to be locked into place without the need for fixed locking positions by means of a tilted plate locking mechanism that can be operated by the operator using only one foot irrespective of the orientation of the support stand. The support members may include an outer telescoping member pivotally attach to the vehicle frame, an inner support member, a support pad, a running clutch mechanism that automatically locks the telescoping members, and a refraction spring to automatically return the stand to the minimum length when the clutch mechanism is disengaged.

主权项

1. A support stand for holding a parked vehicle in an upright position comprising:
an outer telescoping member having an inner surface and a hollow interior attached to a vehicle frame via a pivot point and a fastener which allows for angular movement of the support stand with respect to the vehicle along the pivot point, wherein the outer telescoping member includes a top portion and a bottom portion; an inner support member having a hollow interior which extensibly fits in a telescoping manner within the interior of the outer telescoping member, wherein the inner support member includes a top portion and a bottom portion, wherein the outer telescoping member is positioned at a top portion of the support stand, the inner support member is positioned at a bottom portion of the support stand and the inner support member is longitudinally extendable and retractable relative to the outer telescoping member when the support stand is in a downward position, wherein the inner support member contains bushings at its top portion to limit the travel of the inner support member relative to the outer telescoping member, to prevent rotation of the inner support member relative to the outer telescoping member and to provide sliding support against the outer telescoping member's inner surface; a ratcheting mechanism positioned within an interior of a clutch body housing for locking the inner support member with respect to the outer telescoping member, wherein the ratcheting mechanism is lockable in any position along a length of travel between the outer telescoping member and the inner support member with the support stand positioned in any angular position with respect to the vehicle and wherein the clutch body housing engages the outer telescoping member and the inner support member; an extension spring that is fit within the hollow interior of the outer telescoping member and the hollow interior of the inner support member, wherein the extension spring includes an upper end which is attached at a point at the top portion of the outer telescoping member and a lower end attached at a point at the bottom portion of the lower telescoping assembly and wherein the extension spring allows the inner support member to extend and retract relative to the outer telescoping member.