A swinging locking mechanism for a bicycle rack is provided, configured to be assembled with a base of a hanging member, including a first rod member, a first connecting rod, a second rod member, a second connecting rod and an operating member. The first connecting rod is movably disposed on the first rod member and includes at least one second engaging portion releasably engaged with the at least one first engaging portion. The second rod member is non-swingably sleeved with the first rod member. The second connecting rod is movably disposed on the second rod member and detachably assembled with the first connecting rod. The operating member is connected with the second connecting rod. The bicycle rack including the swinging locking mechanism is further provided, further including: a carrying frame, connected with the swinging locking mechanism and configured to carry at least one bicycle.

In an embodiment, a universal docking bracket system for vehicles is provided. The system comprises a two-level charging and docking station comprising an upper-level port and a lower-level port. Each port comprises a cradle that supports a front wheel of a two-wheeled vehicle, a locking module that grips a center of the vehicle, and an indentation for placement of a rear wheel of the vehicle. The vehicle is a plug-in Personal light electric vehicle comprising an electric scooter. The vehicle is folded flat prior to docking by the system. Each port further comprises a retractable charging cable that connects to the vehicle and recharges a battery in the vehicle. The vehicle while docked and receiving charging is positioned vertically and in an upside-down manner on either port. The locking module has an electronically powered retractable bar that locks a footrest/base of the vehicle against the port.

In an embodiment, a universal docking bracket system for vehicles is provided. The system comprises a two-level charging and docking station comprising an upper-level port and a lower-level port. Each port comprises a cradle that supports a front wheel of a two-wheeled vehicle, a locking module that grips a center of the vehicle, and an indentation for placement of a rear wheel of the vehicle. The vehicle is a plug-in Personal light electric vehicle comprising an electric scooter. The vehicle is folded flat prior to docking by the system. Each port further comprises a retractable charging cable that connects to the vehicle and recharges a battery in the vehicle. The vehicle while docked and receiving charging is positioned vertically and in an upside-down manner on either port. The locking module has an electronically powered retractable bar that locks a footrest/base of the vehicle against the port.

A parking and charging station for electric vehicles, the parking and charging station has a small footprint and data transfer capability. The electric vehicles may include e-bikes and e-scooters, but other similar vehicles may also be supported. The parking and charging station may include a vertical automatic and motorized conveyor. The parking and charging station may include a standalone vertical post with one or more bars attached horizontally.

A parking and charging station for electric vehicles, the parking and charging station has a small footprint and data transfer capability. The electric vehicles may include e-bikes and e-scooters, but other similar vehicles may also be supported. The parking and charging station may include a vertical automatic and motorized conveyor. The parking and charging station may include a standalone vertical post with one or more bars attached horizontally.

Bike racks configured to mount to a hitch of a vehicle and to support a bike. The bike racks include a frame, a rack, and an adjustable hook. The frame is configured to selectively couple to the hitch of the vehicle. The rack is supported on the frame in a horizontal orientation and at an elevated position on the frame. The adjustable hook includes is coupled to the rack and configured to support the bike. The adjustable hook includes a first plate, a second plate, a first hook, and a second hook. The adjustable hook is complementarily configured with the handlebar and the fork to support the bike hanging vertically by the handlebar or the fork from the adjustable hook with the handlebar tilted. The spacing between the first hook and the second hook is adjustable by translating the second plate relative to the first plate.

Bike racks configured to mount to a hitch of a vehicle and to support a bike. The bike racks include a frame, a rack, and an adjustable hook. The frame is configured to selectively couple to the hitch of the vehicle. The rack is supported on the frame in a horizontal orientation and at an elevated position on the frame. The adjustable hook includes is coupled to the rack and configured to support the bike. The adjustable hook includes a first plate, a second plate, a first hook, and a second hook. The adjustable hook is complementarily configured with the handlebar and the fork to support the bike hanging vertically by the handlebar or the fork from the adjustable hook with the handlebar tilted. The spacing between the first hook and the second hook is adjustable by translating the second plate relative to the first plate.

A lift and storage device comprising, a base, a support structure secured to and emanating up from the base, a travelling assembly operationally associated with the support structure, a drive assembly operationally associated with the support structure and the travelling assembly, a support arm secured to and operationally associated with the travelling assembly, and engaged with a support tray comprising, a horizontal support member secured to the support arm, a front tire support assembly secured to the horizontal support member, a rear tire support assembly secured to the horizontal support member, the rear tire support assembly comprising a pair of adjustment rails secured to the horizontal support member, a pair of slide rails secured to the pair of adjustment rails and a pair of support rails slidably engaged with the pair of slide rails and a clamping assembly operationally associated with pair of support rails.

A lift and storage device comprising, a base, a support structure secured to and emanating up from the base, a travelling assembly operationally associated with the support structure, a drive assembly operationally associated with the support structure and the travelling assembly, a support arm secured to and operationally associated with the travelling assembly, and engaged with a support tray comprising, a horizontal support member secured to the support arm, a front tire support assembly secured to the horizontal support member, a rear tire support assembly secured to the horizontal support member, the rear tire support assembly comprising a pair of adjustment rails secured to the horizontal support member, a pair of slide rails secured to the pair of adjustment rails and a pair of support rails slidably engaged with the pair of slide rails and a clamping assembly operationally associated with pair of support rails.

A telescoping ceiling mounted storage rack include a ceiling mount, a first down-post section, a second down-post section, raising and lowering mechanism, and at least one mounting bracket. The ceiling mount is configured to attach to a ceiling and support a payload from the ceiling. The first down-post section attached to the ceiling mount. The second down-post section telescopically configured with the first down-post section, where the second down-post section is configured to slide up and down about the first down-post section attached to the ceiling mount. The raising and lowering mechanism is configured to move the second down-post section between a lowered position telescopically extended from the first down-post section and a raised position telescopically recessed on or in the first down-post section. The at least one mounting bracket is attached to the second down-post section and is configured to hold the payload.