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A positioning device 30 is movable within the chamber 21 and is selectively lockable at the first locking portion 23 and the second locking portion 24. The positioning device 30 includes a sliding block 31 which is movable within the chamber 21 and a locking element 32 installed in a cavity 311 defined by the sliding block 31. A fastener 34 is provided to connect the sliding block 31 with the locking element 32. In this embodiment, the locking element 32 includes two bores 321 defined thereof for receiving two elastic elements 33 respectively. Therefore, the locking element 32 is elastically installed within the cavity 311 of the sliding block 31. In addition, the sliding block 31 is selectively lockable at the first locking portion 23 and the second locking portion 24. The sliding block 31 also includes a tongue 312 extending from an end thereof. The tongue 312 is comprised of two slopes 313 angled with respect to each other, as best seen in
Two supporting legs 40, each having a first end 41 pivotally connected to the positioning device 30 and a second end 42 adapted to against a supporting surface. The first end 41 has a hole 411 defined thereon. A fixing device 43 is provided to insert through the hole 411 and the engaging hole 314 of the tongue 312 such that the supporting leg 40 is connected to the slope 313 of the tongue 312. The first end 41 also includes a connecting face 412 abuttable with slope 313. Thus the two supporting legs 40 can be pivoted with respect to the slope 313 and define an included angle therebetween. Between each supporting leg 40 and the sliding block 31, two spacers 44 are provided with one spacer 44 installed between the fixing device 43 and the supporting leg 40, with the other spacer 44 installed between the supporting leg 40 and the sliding block 30. The second end 42 may include a pad 45 attached thereto. The pad 45 provides the second end 42 a better slip-resistant and abrasion-resistant effect. Each supporting leg 40 may also has a slot 46 defined thereof for lowering its weight down.
In the preferred embodiment, the collapsible stand 10 may include a sleeve 25 installed between the body 20 and the positioning device 30. The sleeve 25 is formed of a suitable soft material, such as plastic to protect the supporting legs 40 and the positioning device 30 from abrading the body 20.
In view of the forgoing, one advantage of the collapsible stand of the present invention is that the two supporting legs 40 are collapsible and be stowed in the body 20 in order to facilitate convenient carrying and storage of the stand.
Another advantage is that the present invention is that the stand is light-weighted and can effectively support the bicycle 90 in an upright position.
While the specific embodiments have been illustrated and described, numerous modifications come to mind without significantly departing from the spirit of invention and the scope of invention is only limited by the scope of accompanying claims.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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95137910 | Oct 2006 | TW | national |