Portable Bat Rack Device

Abstract

A portable bat rack configured for being mounted on a support surface and for receiving at least one bat to be supported by the portable bat rack. The portable bat rack includes a first rack member and a second rack member. The second rack member is movable between an open position and a closed position by pivoting the second rack member with respect to the first rack member about the pivot connection. When in the open position, the second rack member is positioned for receiving a bat for supporting the bat. When in the closed position, the second rack member is positioned for transport or storage of the portable bat rack.

1 . A portable bat rack configured for being mounted on a support surface and for receiving at least one bat to be supported by the portable bat rack, the portable bat rack comprising:
 a rack body including a first rack member and a second rack member, the first rack member being configured for engaging the support surface when the rack body is mounted on the support surface, the second rack member being configured for receiving said at least one bat for supporting said at least one bat, the second rack member having a pivot connection with the first rack member such that the second rack member is pivotable with respect to the first rack member about the pivot connection; and   at least one mounting member connected to the rack body, the mounting member being configured for mounting the rack body on the support surface;   wherein the second rack member is movable between an open position and a closed position by pivoting the second rack member with respect to the first rack member about the pivot connection, when in the open position the second rack member being positioned for receiving said at least one bat for supporting said bat, and when in said closed position the second rack member being positioned for transport or storage of the portable bat rack.   
     
     
         2 . A portable bat rack as set forth in  claim 1  wherein an opening is formed in and extends through the second rack member for receiving and supporting said at least one bat, the opening including a portion which opens out of a first face of the second rack member and a portion which opens out of a second face of the second rack member, the first face being on a generally opposite side of the second rack member than the second face, and the first face facing in a generally opposite direction than the second face. 
     
     
         3 . A portable bat rack as set forth in  claim 2  wherein the first rack member includes a rear surface which faces and is configured for engaging the support surface when the rack body is mounted on the support surface, and the first rack member includes a front surface which faces in a generally opposite direction than the rear surface, the front surface facing away from the support surface when the rack body is mounted on the support surface. 
     
     
         4 . A portable bat rack as set forth in  claim 3  wherein when the rack body is mounted on the support surface and the second rack member is in the open position, the first face of the second rack member faces upward, and when the second rack member is in the closed position the first face of the second rack member faces the front surface of the first rack member. 
     
     
         5 . A portable bat rack as set forth in  claim 4  wherein the pivot connection includes a hinge connected to the front surface of the first rack member and connected to the first face of the second rack member. 
     
     
         6 . A portable bat rack as set forth in  claim 3  wherein the pivot connection is positioned with respect to the first and second rack members such that when the second rack member is in its open position the second rack member engages the first rack member to support the second rack member in said open position. 
     
     
         7 . A portable bat rack as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said first and second rack members each have a width extending generally parallel to each other and said first and second rack members each have a length extending generally perpendicular to its width, wherein when the second rack member is in the open position the length of the second rack member extends generally perpendicular to the length of the first rack member, and wherein when the second rack member is in the closed position the length of the second rack member extends generally parallel to the length of the second rack member. 
     
     
         8 . A portable bat rack as set forth in  claim 1  wherein said mounting member is connected to said first rack member. 
     
     
         9 . A portable bat rack as set forth in  claim 2  wherein said mounting member is movable between first and second positions with respect to the first rack member, wherein when the mounting member is in the first position the mounting member is positioned for engaging the support structure for mounting the rack body on the support structure, and wherein when the mounting member is in the second position the mounting member is positioned for transport or storage of the portable bat rack. 
     
     
         10 . A portable bat rack as set forth in  claim 9  wherein when the mounting member is in the second position the mounting member wraps around an edge of the first mounting member. 
     
     
         11 . A portable bat rack as set forth in  claim 9  wherein when the second rack member is in the closed position and the mounting member is in the second position the mounting member engages the second rack member for maintaining the second rack member in the closed position.