An anti-rapid drop bicycle rack and its joint in which the joint provides an anti-rapid drop function. The joint includes a holder block having two upright plates and a guiding hole on each upright plate, and a swing assembly including a hollow body, a mount, an actuating rod, a handle, an interference member and a spring. The bottom edge of each guiding hole defines a standing positioning groove at the front side, an inclined positioning groove at the rear side, and an intermediate positioning groove between the standing positioning groove and the inclined positioning groove. The interference member is elastically abutted against the groove bottom of one of the standing positioning groove, the inclined positioning groove and the intermediate positioning groove of each of the two guiding holes.

An anti-rapid drop bicycle rack and its joint in which the joint provides an anti-rapid drop function. The joint includes a holder block having two upright plates and a guiding hole on each upright plate, and a swing assembly including a hollow body, a mount, an actuating rod, a handle, an interference member and a spring. The bottom edge of each guiding hole defines a standing positioning groove at the front side, an inclined positioning groove at the rear side, and an intermediate positioning groove between the standing positioning groove and the inclined positioning groove. The interference member is elastically abutted against the groove bottom of one of the standing positioning groove, the inclined positioning groove and the intermediate positioning groove of each of the two guiding holes.

A turntable for the rotation of automobiles, other motor vehicles, and displays with an optional center lift jacking system accessory. The turntable includes base arc and centering segments, arm and deck segments. The deck segment receives a vehicle. The turntable includes a center hub connecting the deck segments. The center hub comprises a removable center plate and houses telescoping cylinders that make up and comprise the optional center lift jacking system. A removable cradle mounts to the jacking system which holds the vehicle safely in place when raising or lowering the vehicle. The turntable includes rotating arms extending from the center plate, and a gear segment connected to the arms. The gear segment connects to a drive shaft via a worm gear. The turntable includes a motor connecting the drive shaft causing the gear to rotate, which in turn rotates the gear segment. Rotation of the gear segment causes the arms to rotate with support from the roller assemblies. Rotation of the arms rotates the center hub, which in turn rotates the deck segments with the vehicle.

A turntable for the rotation of automobiles, other motor vehicles, and displays with an optional center lift jacking system accessory. The turntable includes base arc and centering segments, arm and deck segments. The deck segment receives a vehicle. The turntable includes a center hub connecting the deck segments. The center hub comprises a removable center plate and houses telescoping cylinders that make up and comprise the optional center lift jacking system. A removable cradle mounts to the jacking system which holds the vehicle safely in place when raising or lowering the vehicle. The turntable includes rotating arms extending from the center plate, and a gear segment connected to the arms. The gear segment connects to a drive shaft via a worm gear. The turntable includes a motor connecting the drive shaft causing the gear to rotate, which in turn rotates the gear segment. Rotation of the gear segment causes the arms to rotate with support from the roller assemblies. Rotation of the arms rotates the center hub, which in turn rotates the deck segments with the vehicle.

An intelligent bicycle sharing system, or other vehicle sharing system, is able to provide helpful bicycle availability predictions based on historical data, including various utilization statistics. Historical data can be collected over time as users use the bicycle sharing system. For example, the historical data may include the number of available bicycles at various locations and times, as well as contextual data associated with the locations and times. Contextual data may include data regarding the weather, local events, season, day of the week or year, news events, among other environmental factors that may or may not influence bicycle utilization. In some embodiments, a model, such as a machine learning model (e.g., neural network) may be trained using the historical data as training data such that the model can predict bicycle availability for a certain future time and location.

An intelligent bicycle sharing system, or other vehicle sharing system, is able to provide helpful bicycle availability predictions based on historical data, including various utilization statistics. Historical data can be collected over time as users use the bicycle sharing system. For example, the historical data may include the number of available bicycles at various locations and times, as well as contextual data associated with the locations and times. Contextual data may include data regarding the weather, local events, season, day of the week or year, news events, among other environmental factors that may or may not influence bicycle utilization. In some embodiments, a model, such as a machine learning model (e.g., neural network) may be trained using the historical data as training data such that the model can predict bicycle availability for a certain future time and location.

The disclosed apparatus may include a collar for charging a personal mobility vehicle via a dock. In some embodiments, the collar may be fitted with a charging connector that interfaces with a dock that charges the personal mobility vehicle when the personal mobility vehicle is docked. In one embodiment, the collar and a corresponding receiving element in the dock may be shaped such that the collar fits securely in the receiving element without requiring mechanical action by the collar or receiving element and only requiring a user to push the personal mobility vehicle straight into the dock. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

An object management system and locking mechanism and method, such as may be used in a bicycle rental station. The system comprises a plurality of docking stations and a terminal connected to the docking stations by a network. At least one of the docking stations includes the locking mechanism for locking a connecting member secured to a bicycle or other object. The locking mechanism comprises a locking receptacle configured to receive the connecting member; a movable member positioned in the locking receptacle, the movable member having a lockable position and an unlockable position; and a locking member having a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking member is configured to secure the movable member, the movable member is configured to secure the connecting member, and the locking member is configured to rotate to switch between the locked position and unlocked position.

An object management system and locking mechanism and method, such as may be used in a bicycle rental station. The system comprises a plurality of docking stations and a terminal connected to the docking stations by a network. At least one of the docking stations includes the locking mechanism for locking a connecting member secured to a bicycle or other object. The locking mechanism comprises a locking receptacle configured to receive the connecting member; a movable member positioned in the locking receptacle, the movable member having a lockable position and an unlockable position; and a locking member having a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking member is configured to secure the movable member, the movable member is configured to secure the connecting member, and the locking member is configured to rotate to switch between the locked position and unlocked position.

A single pole aerial tramway apparatus carries multiple cycles in an upright position along the path of overhead cables from an aerial tramway. A single, bowed pole supports a multi-cycle support assembly on which multiple cycles are mounted. The bowed pole has a medial region that arcs distally from the cycles, so as to create additional space for loading and carrying the cycles. A bracket forms a junction point that detachably connects a pole cable end of the bowed pole to a cable extension member from the cable. The bracket may be hinged to enable the pole to sway to reduce mechanical stress. A multi-cycle support assembly attaches to the pole cycle end. A primary stabilization bar and a secondary stabilization bar carry and balance the multi-cycle support assembly. Cycle racks set on the stabilization bars receive the cycles in a front tire depression and a rear tire brace.