A wheel cradle (100) for bicycles that can be quickly and easily adjusted to accommodate bicycle tires of varying width. The wheel cradle (100) includes a first side panel (140) and a second side panel (140), each attached to a base (110), each oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis, and each extending substantially vertically. An adjustment device (150) is configured to variably adjust the first side panel (140) and/or the second side panel (140) in a direction substantially parallel to the transverse axis to seat the bicycle wheel. The wheel cradle (100) is especially well-suited for combined use in a rack to park multiple bicycles, the rack easily breaking down for compact transport and storage.

A wheel cradle (100) for bicycles that can be quickly and easily adjusted to accommodate bicycle tires of varying width. The wheel cradle (100) includes a first side panel (140) and a second side panel (140), each attached to a base (110), each oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis, and each extending substantially vertically. An adjustment device (150) is configured to variably adjust the first side panel (140) and/or the second side panel (140) in a direction substantially parallel to the transverse axis to seat the bicycle wheel. The wheel cradle (100) is especially well-suited for combined use in a rack to park multiple bicycles, the rack easily breaking down for compact transport and storage.

A vehicle-to-vehicle connector assembly including a first wheel stand and a second wheel stand. Each of the first wheel stand and the second wheel stand includes a wheel hub attachment, a holder, and a bracket. A first end of the bracket is attached to a perimeter of the wheel hub attachment and the holder is attached to a second end of the bracket. The holder includes a tubular channel with angled internal walls. The holder of the first wheel stand is perpendicular to a second leg of the first wheel stand, and the holder of the second wheel stand is perpendicular to a second leg of the second wheel stand. A rod member is slidably inserted in the tubular channel of the first wheel stand and the tubular channel of the second wheel stand.

A vehicle-to-vehicle connector assembly including a first wheel stand and a second wheel stand. Each of the first wheel stand and the second wheel stand includes a wheel hub attachment, a holder, and a bracket. A first end of the bracket is attached to a perimeter of the wheel hub attachment and the holder is attached to a second end of the bracket. The holder includes a tubular channel with angled internal walls. The holder of the first wheel stand is perpendicular to a second leg of the first wheel stand, and the holder of the second wheel stand is perpendicular to a second leg of the second wheel stand. A rod member is slidably inserted in the tubular channel of the first wheel stand and the tubular channel of the second wheel stand.

In the context of service and maintenance of heavy road vehicles, apparatus is provided that is configured to engage and support a rack and manoeuvre it into position relative to the vehicle to facilitate removal and installation of the wheels. The rack has a frame with a base and a pair of arms, each arm being pivotally attached to opposite sides of the base to pivot between an open configuration and a folded configuration. The apparatus may be expanded and contracted between an expanded configuration, where the rack engagement assembly is configured to engage the rack in the open configuration, and a contracted configuration where the rack engagement assembly is configured to engage the rack in the folded configuration.

In the context of service and maintenance of heavy road vehicles, apparatus is provided that is configured to engage and support a rack and manoeuvre it into position relative to the vehicle to facilitate removal and installation of the wheels. The rack has a frame with a base and a pair of arms, each arm being pivotally attached to opposite sides of the base to pivot between an open configuration and a folded configuration. The apparatus may be expanded and contracted between an expanded configuration, where the rack engagement assembly is configured to engage the rack in the open configuration, and a contracted configuration where the rack engagement assembly is configured to engage the rack in the folded configuration.

A wheel cradle (100) for bicycles that can be quickly and easily adjusted to accommodate bicycle tires of varying width. The wheel cradle (100) includes a first side panel (140) and a second side panel (140), each attached to a base (110), each oriented substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis, and each extending substantially vertically. An adjustment device (150) is configured to variably adjust the first side panel (140) and/or the second side panel (140) in a direction substantially parallel to the transverse axis to seat the bicycle wheel. The wheel cradle (100) is especially well-suited for combined use in a rack to park multiple bicycles, the rack easily breaking down for compact transport and storage.

A vehicle wheel buffing stand has a first side support frame and a second side support frame spaced from the first side support frame. A first roller extends between the first side support frame and the second side support frame and the first roller is operably connected to the first side support frame and the second side support frame. A second roller extends between the first side support frame and the second side support frame, and the second roller is operably connected to the first side support frame and the second side support frame. The second roller is spaced from the first roller. The stand is configured to receive a vehicle wheel wherein the first roller and the second roller are configured to engage the vehicle wheel and rotatably support the vehicle wheel wherein an operator can rotate the vehicle wheel via rotation of the first roller and the second roller and to prepare surfaces of the vehicle wheel in preparation for mounting a tire on the vehicle wheel.

A vehicle wheel buffing stand has a first side support frame and a second side support frame spaced from the first side support frame. A first roller extends between the first side support frame and the second side support frame and the first roller is operably connected to the first side support frame and the second side support frame. A second roller extends between the first side support frame and the second side support frame, and the second roller is operably connected to the first side support frame and the second side support frame. The second roller is spaced from the first roller. The stand is configured to receive a vehicle wheel wherein the first roller and the second roller are configured to engage the vehicle wheel and rotatably support the vehicle wheel wherein an operator can rotate the vehicle wheel via rotation of the first roller and the second roller and to prepare surfaces of the vehicle wheel in preparation for mounting a tire on the vehicle wheel.

It is described a storage system with a number of laterally displaceable storage racks, the system is comprising: a plurality of rails (4) mounted on a floor, a plurality of support frames (1) aligned in succession on the rails (4), each support frame (1) being rectangular with at least two supporting elements (7) parallel to the rails (4), each having a first end and a second end, and at least two coupling members (8) extending across the rails (4), each supporting member (1) comprising wheels (3) with guide flanges (22) abutting the rails; a rack (2) mounted on each support frame (1), a drive unit (5) adapted to displace the support frames (1) with racks (2) along the rails (4).

Each support frame (1) has a rotatable locking hook (6) at each support member (7), at the first end of the support member (7), and a corresponding locking lug (13) at the other end, the locking hooks (6) are connected to a rod (12) so that they can be rotated together, and wherein the drive unit (5) is a linear drive unit which is fastened to the floor at a first end, and the other end is coupled to a free support frame (1) in the succession of support frames.