Systems and methods for providing an improved portable bicycle stand

Abstract

An improved portable bicycle stand comprised of an elongated rigid member with a stand head and stand foot. The head is shaped so as to positively engage a bicycle frame above its center of gravity. The foot is shaped so as to positively engage a ground surface. The elongated rigid member is formed from a plurality of interlocking tubular segments, which are collapsible for portability.

1 . A stand system for supporting a bicycle in a stationary position comprising:
 a collapsible member composed of a plurality of segments;   a stand head positioned at one end of the collapsible member;   a stand foot positioned at another end of the collapsible member; and   a parking brake band independent from the collapsible member that is operable to secure a bicycle hand brake in an engaged position.   
     
     
         2 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the collapsible member is composed of a plurality of telescoping segments. 
     
     
         3 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the collapsible member is composed of a plurality of folding segments. 
     
     
         4 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the collapsible member is composed of a plurality of interlockable segments. 
     
     
         5 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the collapsible member is tensionally biased in an extended configuration. 
     
     
         6 . The stand system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a tension cord that links the plurality of segments.   
     
     
         7 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the stand head includes a concave interface portion operable to partially circumscribe a tube of a bicycle frame. 
     
     
         8 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the stand head includes a v-shaped interface portion operable to receive a tube of a bicycle frame. 
     
     
         9 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the stand head includes an L-shaped interface portion operable to receive a tube of a bicycle frame. 
     
     
         10 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the stand head includes a U-shaped interface portion operable to receive a tube of a bicycle frame. 
     
     
         11 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the stand head includes a padded interface portion operable to receive a tube of a bicycle frame. 
     
     
         12 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the stand foot includes an interface portion defined by a rounded post. 
     
     
         13 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the stand foot includes an interface portion defined by a pointed post. 
     
     
         14 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the stand foot includes an interface portion defined by a conical post. 
     
     
         15 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the stand foot includes an interface portion defined by a post with a shoulder that circumscribes the post. 
     
     
         16 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the parking brake band includes a looped tension cord. 
     
     
         17 . The stand system of  claim 1 , wherein the collapsible member has an overall length that is approximately the distance from the ground to a top tube of a frame of the bicycle when the bicycle is upright. 
     
     
         18 . A stand system for supporting a bicycle in a stationary position comprising:
 a collapsible member composed of a plurality of interlockable segments;   a stand head positioned at one end of the collapsible member, the stand head including a curved interface portion operable to receive a top-tube of a frame of the bicycle;   a stand foot positioned at another end of the collapsible member, the stand foot including an interface portion defined by a post;   a tension cord that links the plurality of interlockable segments; and   a parking brake band independent from the collapsible member that is operable to secure a hand brake of the bicycle in an engaged position,   wherein the collapsible member has an overall length that is approximately the distance from the ground to the top tube of the frame of the bicycle when the bicycle is upright.   
     
     
         19 . A stand system for supporting a bicycle in a stationary position comprising:
 a collapsible member composed of a plurality of interlockable segments, the interlockable segments each including an internal channel;   a stand head positioned at one end of the collapsible member, the stand head including a curved interface portion operable to receive a top tube of a frame of a bicycle frame;   a stand foot positioned at another end of the collapsible member, the stand foot including an interface portion defined by a rounded or pointed post;   a tension cord that extends between the stand head and the stand foot via the internal channels of the plurality of interlockable segments; and   a parking brake band independent from the collapsible member that is operable to secure a hand brake of the bicycle in an engaged position,   wherein the collapsible member has an overall length that is approximately the distance from the ground to the top tube of the frame of the bicycle when the bicycle is upright.