Abstract An elongated, cast concrete block including a top, bottom, two ends and two sides has a median, vertical, longitudinal slot formed therein for the retention of a bicycle wheel. A locking channel extends through the block from an opening on one end of the block to an opening on one side of the block. The channel is sloped and is lined with polyvinyl chloride pipe to afford a smooth, uninterrupted surface which, when aided by the force of gravity, facilitates the insertion of a bicycle locking chain, or cable, downwardly through the channel and out the other end so that a bicycle can readily be chained to the stand. A reinforcing bar inside the concrete block at least partially encircles the pipe and thus "hardens" the installation against attempts to steal the bicycle by rupturing the concrete in the vicinity of the locking channel.
A bicycle stand comprising: a. an elongated block of concrete having a bottom, a top, a forward end and an after end, and two sides, said top having formed therein an elongated recess capable of snugly receiving and maintaining a bicycle wheel in upright attitude; b. a locking channel formed in said block, said channel extending from one opening located on the surface of said after end to another opening located on the surface of one of said sides, said locking channel being inclined at a predetermined slope so that a lock chain inserted downwardly through said one opening of said channel toward said other opening of said channel is at least partially assisted in its movement through said channel by the force of gravity, the interior walls of said channel being smooth and uninterrupted to facilitate the movement of a lock chain therethrough.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A bicycle stand comprising: a. an elongated block of concrete having a bottom, a top, a forward end and an after end, and two sides, said top having formed therein an elongated recess capable of snugly receiving and maintaining a bicycle wheel in upright attitude; b. a locking channel formed in said block, said channel extending from one opening located on the surface of said after end to another opening located on the surface of one of said sides, said locking channel being inclined at a predetermined slope so that a lock chain inserted downwardly through said one opening of said channel toward said other opening of said channel is at least partially assisted in its movement through said channel by the force of gravity, the interior walls of said channel being smooth and uninterrupted to facilitate the movement of a lock chain therethrough.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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A bicycle stand as in claim 1 in which said channel is lined with pipe.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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A bicycle stand as in claim 2 in which the material of said pipe is polyvinyl chloride.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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A bicycle stand as in claim 3 including a reinforcing bar at least partially encircling said pipe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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A bicycle stand as in claim 4 in which said bottom is planar to provide maximum contact area for attachment of said block to a supporting surface.