Abstract: An automatic cycle storage system comprising cycles, each of which carries a blocking device and an electronic circuit; a cycle storage area serving to receive the cycles while they are not being used; and a control device adapted to authorize, selectively, cycles to be borrowed from the storage area. The control device and the cycle are each provided with a respective short-range wireless communications interface, and the cycle includes an electrical lock device adapted to lock the blocking device in the blocking position.

Abstract: The vehicle brake-rotor lock includes a mounting bracket, and a lock mechanism, including at least one deadbolt shaft, which is preferably made of steel, stainless steel, titanium, tungsten, boron, or any other dense metal, used to mechanically immobilize the vehicle. The bracket is preferably permanently attached to the protected vehicle. In a locked state, the deadbolt shaft extends through a cross-drilled ventilation hole or slot on the brake rotor of the vehicle, thereby preventing rotation of the brake rotor and the wheel. The lock mechanism preferably prevents any forward or rearward movement of the vehicle when engaged to allow for a heightened security for any vehicle using a disc braking system. In one embodiment, the lock mechanism is mechanically actuated. In another embodiment, the lock mechanism is electronically actuated.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes a rear arm, at one end of which a rear wheel is axially supported and the other end of which is pivotally supported by a body frame via a pivotally supporting shaft. A spring unit is interposed between the rear arm and the body frame so as to be located between the pivotally supporting shaft and the rear wheel. A lock arm placing section houses a lock arm for theft prevention having left and right arm sections and a bent section coupling ends of the left and right arm sections to each other. The lock arm placing section houses the lock arm in a position in which the left and right arm sections of the lock arm are located on both sides of the spring unit.

Abstract: A personal property lock assembly mountable to a vehicle may comprise a cable lock, a protrusion with a plateaued surface of a lockbox, a mount coupler comprising a seating surface to seat against the plateaued surface and a mounting mechanism, and a fastener. The lock assembly may comprise one or more locking mechanisms to provide securement to a cable lock that is anchored to a vehicle by way of a coupler. The lock assembly further comprises a cable reel assembly and a cable receiving mechanism operable together to retractably store and allow extension of a length of a cable. A cable locking mechanism removably binds and locks an end portion of the cable operably inserted in the cable receiving mechanism. As referenced herein, various mount couplers are effective for binding the cable lockbox to respective vehicles, which may also be disclosed with alternative embodiments.

Abstract: A combination lock and pump having a shackle; a cross-member having a first end and a second end, the cross-member including a hole at the first end and a hole at the second end adapted to receive the shackle; a locking mechanism adapted to engage the shackle at the first end of the cross-member; a pump slidably engaging the cross-member at the second end of the cross-member, the pump having a pump shaft and a pump handle, the pump shaft including a hole to receive the shackle when the combination bicycle lock and pump is in a locked configuration; a connector for engaging an object to be pumped; a first one-way valve allowing air to enter the pump through the first one-way valve when the pump shaft is retracted from the pump and to prevent air from exiting the pump through the first one-way valve when the pump shaft is pushed into the pump; and a second one way valve preventing air from travelling into the pump from the connector but allowing air to be forced into the connector, wherein the shackle engages t

Abstract: A motorcycle saddle locking device for use in combination with a motorcycle chassis having a rear fender mount and a motorcycle saddle having a rear attachment member for locking the saddle to the rear fender mount, which is comprised of a lock housing; and a locking means which is secured to the locking housing wherein the locking means and locking housing (hereinafter, “the locking device”) bias the rear attachment member between a closed and an opened relationship with respect to the fender mount thereby rendering the saddle between an open and a closed position

Abstract: A steering lock device has a steering catch mechanism including a handlebar attached to a steering stem, and a locking arm attached to this handlebar and being equipped with a lock pin for engagement on the tip end portion thereof. The steering catch mechanism also includes a locking claw as an engaging portion that is engagable with the lock pin. The locking claw is usually biased in the unlocking direction. In this catch mechanism, the locking claw is disposed on a rotation track of the lock pin. Accordingly, when an external force is applied to the lock pin such that the lock pin is in contact with the locking claw of the catch mechanism, the locking claw is moved in the locking direction so that the locking claw can be engaged with the lock pin. Therefore, a steering-lock stand-by state is accomplished.

Abstract: A quick release lock to facilitate smooth locking and unlocking operations includes a quick release apparatus and a linkage bar. The quick release apparatus includes a quick release handle, a sleeve, an actuation member and a lock. During locking and unlocking operations, the smooth characteristics of a latching bead is employed so that by turning and driving of the actuation bar, coupling with a slant trough of the quick release handle and guiding operation of a first bead trough of the linkage bar and a second bead trough of the sleeve, positioning and latching of the quick release handle can be controlled to prevent unauthorized opening of the quick release apparatus and achieve theft-proof effect.

Abstract: A unfastening-proof structure for nut sleeves of quick release locks and particularly to a structure capable of preventing a nut sleeve from being unfastened to achieve theft-thwarting function includes a quick release mechanism on a quick release lock which has a lock assembly on one end. The quick release mechanism includes a rod which has a threaded portion on a distal end to be coupled with a nut sleeve. The nut sleeve includes a rotary tray, an elastic element, an inner sleeve, a barrel and a plug. The inner sleeve is disengaged with the barrel after the quick release lock is in a locking condition so that when an external force is applied to turn the nut sleeve, an idle rotation is formed. Therefore the nut sleeve cannot be unfastened to achieve the theft-thwarting effect.

Abstract: To provide a key cylinder device equipped with a handle lock mechanism which can maintain a handle lock mechanism of a key cylinder unit with a shutter to provide an improved assembleability of the key cylinder device. The bolts for fixing a shutter housing are attached from the back surface of the top plate of an inverted angular U-shaped bracket. Thus, even when a gap is generated between the shutter housing and a vehicle body cover, the bolts are not exposed and hence cannot be easily loosened. In addition, by mounting the key cylinder device in the vehicle body cover and then mounting the vehicle body cover thereon, assembleability can be improved.

Abstract: An anchoring device positionable within the ground for tethering an object to the ground includes a base portion having a first diameter, and an access aperture having a second diameter. The first diameter of the base portion is greater than the second diameter of the access aperture. At least one wall connects the base portion to the access aperture. The device further includes a tether having a first end secured proximate the base portion and a second end positionable through the access aperture and connectable to the object to be secured. The tether is fully disposable within the anchoring device and is longer than the distance between the base portion and the access aperture.

Abstract: What is new about the BICYCLE READYLOCK is that it eliminates all of the problems associated with the other types of lock systems that are available. There is no need to “man-handle” the permanently coiled cables; unwrap chains, which can chip the paint of the bike; or even the various sized U-locks are difficult to remove from their carrying brackets, and then unlock and use them, only to have to do the process all over again when they are ready to ride again. The BICYCLE READYLOCK is the easiest system possible for securely locking your bike without hassle, making your riding experience a carefree, worriless fun adventure with no lagging doubts about whether you should take the time to lock your bicycle or not. The BICYCLE READYLOCK makes the decision and the procedure extremely trouble free, so you have one less headache to worry about.

Abstract: A lock mounting arrangement comprising a lock and a mounting member secured to a portion of the lock such that the mounting member is rotatable relative to the portion of the lock. At least two position delineators are provided on one of the mounting member and the lock and an engagement member is provided on the other of the mounting member and the lock. The engagement member is movable between a first position in which the engagement member engages at least one of the position delineators and thereby fixes the rotative position of the mounting member relative to the portion of the lock and a second position in which the engagement member is lockingly disengaged from the position delineators such that the mounting member is free to rotate relative to the portion of the lock.

Abstract: A rack/lock apparatus includes a rack and a lock. The rack can be attached to and detached from a bicycle. The lock includes a body and a U-shaped shackle for engagement with the body. The body is attachable to and detachable from the bicycle. The U-shaped shackle can be switched between a locking mode and a supporting mode. In the locking mode, the U-shaped shackle locks the bicycle. In the supporting mode, the U-shaped shackle supports the rack.

Abstract: A cable lock alarm spool which attaches to a cable lock alarm to increase the cable storage capacity includes an ovular track, parallel containing walls connected to and surrounding said ovular track, distally positioned lock access channels through said track, and a cable access channel through said track. Cable lock alarm spool can also include a plurality of cable storage slots, located on the outer circumference of said parallel containing walls.

Abstract: A motorcycle disk-brake lock which makes it highly unlikely or prevents normal operation of the motorcycle while the lock is engaged with a disk-brake of the motorcycle and to thereby provide a clear alert to an operator thereof, and which can be conveniently stored and transported when not in use as a disk-brake lock.

Abstract: A bicycle lock for blocking a rotation of the crankshaft (5) of a bicycle is provided at the bottom in a saddle tube (6) of the bicycle close to the crankshaft. The bicycle lock comprises a lock housing (1) accommodating a locking pin (2) and a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism is adapted to fix the locking pin in two positions, wherein it releases or blocks the crankshaft. The bicycle lock is provided with coupling means (12) which are adapted to interact with counter-coupling means being part of the saddle tube in order to have a detachable coupling between the lock housing and the saddle tube. The lock housing (1) is coupled to the saddle tube (6) by a rotating coupling (12). The locking pin in the lower position thereof blocks the rotation of the coupling between the block housing and the saddle tube.

Abstract: A bicycle lock holding apparatus for fastening to a bicycle frame that may be installed and removed quickly to hold a bicycle lock includes a holding structure for fastening to the bicycle frame and a coupling structure for coupling with the lock. The holding structure has an anchor seat with one end fastening to a latch dock. Through an anchor plate coupling with the anchor seat, the latch dock may be turned to change the direction of a wedge trough formed on one end thereof. The coupling structure has a latch section latching in the wedge trough with two extendable button extended from two sides to insert into apertures formed on two sides of the wedge trough so that the coupling structure and the holding structure form a firm coupling.

Abstract: A scooter-type vehicle capable of accommodating articles in a legshield covering from the rear side a head pipe, steerably supporting a front wheel and a steering handle, to accommodate articles by effectively using a space of the legshield.

Abstract: A combined bicycle pedal and lock and a method for its use, which is an integral part of a bicycle and serves both as an ordinary bicycle pedal and as a means of locking the bicycle to an object which is not a part of the bicycle. The combined bicycle pedal and lock includes a pedal shaft, several main components, which carry the majority of the load applied to the pedal when riding the bicycle, a complementary locking assembly, which has two modes, a folded mode when the combined bicycle pedal and lock is serving as a pedal, and mode that can be extended when the combined bicycle pedal and lock is serving to lock the bicycle to a suitable object, as well as a short pedal shaft, and a locking mechanism which is operated by means of a key, combination wheel, or any other suitable means.

Abstract: A padlock for motorcycle brake disks having a body with a neck whose width is adjusted to the thickness of a motorcycle brake disk, and a latch which can pass through one of the conventional orifices of this brake disk. The latch operates between a retracted position within the body and an extended position in which it penetrates with its tip into a locking mechanism formed inside the body itself. Once the padlock has been positioned on the disk brake, the body prevents turning of the wheel because it abuts against the motorcycle chassis.

Abstract: A cycle provided with a frame and an anti-theft device comprising a cable having a first end permanently fixed to the frame and a mobile second end capable of cooperating with a bolt mounted on the frame, this bolt being movable between a locking position in which it locks the second end of the cable with respect to the frame, and an unlocking position in which it releases this second end with respect to the frame.

Abstract: A system for using a separate fixed or massive object to prevent theft of a motorcycle, the system comprising a frame element including a hollow enclosure having a wall with an orifice therethrough; a reel rotatably mounted in the enclosure; a flexible electrically conductive sheathed cable with a proximal end wound onto the reel and a distal end with a male connector; a control mechanism having an alarm mechanism, a female connector, circuitry to connect the female connector to the proximal end of the cable, to detect presence or absence of continuity between the proximal end and distal end of the cable, and to cause the alarm mechanism to be activated when continuity between the proximal end and distal end of the cable is broken; a locking mechanism having a locked configuration wherein the male connector is prevented from being withdrawn from the female connector, and an unlocked configuration wherein the male connector is allowed to be withdrawn from the female connector; and a power source structured to

Abstract: A motorcycle helmet lock securely grasps a metal strap ring (or D ring) of a helmet strap to prevent helmet theft. The helmet lock includes a groove suitable to accept the strap ring and a locking bolt to advance through the strap ring to secure the helmet. The lock may be an integral part of a motorcycle grip or foot peg, may bolt to a common accessory attachment interface of known motorcycle grips, or include an expanding portion which expands inside a tubular handlebar end to attach the helmet lock. The lock may further be used on any type of vehicle using handlebars for foot pegs.

Abstract: An improved bicycle lock having multiple cable loops attachable to a single locking mechanism and a method for securing multiple portions of a bicycle to a fixed structure is disclosed. The bicycle lock includes a lock body that has multiple latching mechanisms for receiving a corresponding set of cable loops, with each cable loop having a locking pin for independently securing the loop to one of the latching mechanisms on the lock body. The lock body includes a single locking mechanism which is used for activating and deactivating all of the latching mechanisms on the lock body, and thereby releasing or locking all of the cable loops simultaneously. The lock further includes a bracket for storing the lock when not in use.

Abstract: A bicycle lock which can be fastened to a bicycle without any special holding device and which secures the bicycle, the seat support, and the seat is provided. The bicycle lock comprises a) a housing (2) and a drum (3) that is rotatably mounted within the housing (2), b) a cable (4) that is coiled onto the drum (3) and is directed towards the outside through an opening (6) of the housing (2). One end of the cable (4) is fixed to the drum (3) while the other end thereof, which is directed towards the outside, supports a half-lock (5a) that is connected to the half-lock (5b) disposed inside the housing (2) and can be fixed there, c) a coil spring (7) that is arranged between the housing (2) and through which the seat support (1) is guided, and e) a fastening element for fixing the housing (2) to the seat support (10).

Abstract: A mechanical device such as a lock with anti-shock arrangement, comprising a locking member adapted for linear motion. The anti-shock arrangement comprises a balancing member mounted for linear motion substantially parallel to the locking member motion and a pivotally supported lever with two ends and a pivoting axis therebetween. The locking member abuts one of the ends and the balancing member abuts the other end, the abutment being maintained by a biasing means such as a spring. The lever has substantially zero moment of inertia with respect to its pivoting axis. The locking member, for example an armature of a bi-stable solenoid, is held in a blocked position of the device by a permanent magnet. Upon a shock applied to the device, the locking member and the balancing member create inertial forces substantially balancing each other, while vibration forces are cancelled by the abutment arrangement and the permanent magnet.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an axle attached to a bicycle, a locking element carried by the axle, and an open attachment member received over the axle between the locking element and the bicycle. The open attachment member is secured between the locking element and the bicycle, and an antitheft element is coupled to the open attachment member inhibiting unauthorized use of the bicycle.

Abstract: A motorbike lock includes a cylindrical body, two limit discs, two springs, a retainer, a core, a press button, a sleeve, a cap and a shackle. When the pressure button is pushed inward, the retainer is moved to force the core push the limit discs to compress the spring, with the stopper of one shackle end stopped in the cylindrical body. Then the pin in the retainer inserts in an insert hole of the cylindrical body to secure the retainer immovable, finishing locking of the lock. When the key is inserted through the press button and in the core and rotated, the pin is pressed inward to separate from the insert hole of the cylindrical body, with the retainer no longer kept immovable by the pin, letting the spring recover its elasticity to push the retainer back, with the stopper of the shackle end becoming free and the lock unlocked.

Abstract: The locking device for a two-wheeled vehicle capable of semi-automatically locking or unlocking a locking device for a two-wheeled vehicle is disclosed. The locking device for a two-wheeled vehicle comprises an engaging unit that includes a rear plate member and an attaching pipe; a receiving casing unit that is engaged at one side surface of the engaging unit and is installed in a direction of an outer side of the wheel support frame; a receiving unit that is engaged at the receiving casing unit, receives an external high frequency through an antenna when it is received through a transmission unit, converts the received high frequency into an intermediate frequency using a RF integrated circuit, transfers to a microcomputer and allows a motor to rotate in one direction in accordance with a control of the microcomputer; and a locking/unlocking unit that is installed in such a manner that a lock appears and disappears between the engaging unit and the receiving casing.

Abstract: A bicycle rack includes two rods with two plates pivotably connected therebetween and a secure device is connects the two plates. The secure device includes a locking member with a latch which extends through the body of the secure device and is engaged with two aligned apertures respectively defined through the two plates. The locking member is controlled by a lock device so that the latch is not disengaged form the apertures of the plates unintentionally. An operation member is connected to one of the two rods and a locking ring is connected to the other rod so as to be hooked on the operation member to clamp the two clamping members together to securely clamp the spherical receiver between the clamping members.

Abstract: The device of the present invention is a locking quick release device for allowing quick and easy release and adjustment to a bicycle seat and/or bicycle wheels, while still allowing the seat and/or wheels to lock to the bike frame when the quick release lever is in the closed position. The device includes a standard plug lock combined with the lever of the quick release device. In the closed position, the lock can be engaged with a key, securely locking the lever closed and the seat and/or the wheels to the bicycle frame.

Abstract: Bicycle retractable security cable device comprising a cable disposed within a first frame member and within an opened ended housing extending along a second frame member, the cable comprising an external cable portion extending from the first frame member and terminating to a first looped end and an internal cable portion removably coupled to a spring disposed in and removably coupled to the housing for providing an external cable portion having a length grater than the spring length when the cable is in a stowed position such that the spring can be decoupled from and pulled through an open end of the housing a length greater than the spring length for spring repair or replacement. A coupling means couples the first looped cable end to the bicycle such that the cable loops up and forms a cable loop complemental in shape to other bicycle cables.

Abstract: A rack for carrying a bicycle on a vehicle. The rack includes forward and rear crossbars extending across a top surface of the vehicle and a pair of tower bodies associated with each crossbar to secure the crossbars to the vehicle. A wheel mount is attached to a first one of the crossbars. The wheel mount is adapted to support a wheel of the bicycle with a lowest point on the wheel positioned over a range of positions relative to the crossbar including with the lowest point positioned off the wheel mount.

Abstract: A lock assembly includes a casing containing a cylinder assembly, a rotary bolt driver and a shank inside the casing. The rotary bolt driver has a crossbar to selectively abut two stop blocks formed on a latching disk. Thus the rotational movement of the rotary bolt driver is able to move the latching disk inside the longitudinal chamber so as to secure the shank inside the casing.

Abstract: A locking device for inhibiting the movement of control arm of a machine relative to a second arm having a tubular main shaft body connected to a first hook base plate, a telescopic shaft body with a diameter adapted to be inserted into the main shaft body and connected to a second hook base plate, a pair of hooks connected to each of the first and second base plates at the ends of the plates and oriented substantially parallel to the shaft bodies and further oriented such that each member of the hook pair opposes the other member by substantially one hundred and eighty degrees. Various applications for the device are disclosed, as well as method for securing an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with the device.

Abstract: A trailer lock comprises a rocket bolt, a lock body, and a chain couple. The inner side of the fixed end in the rocket bolt and one of the lock bodies individually has a mounting segment for matching a chain couple with a two-end mounting part and its connection. By the winch design of the chain, it can winch the carrying goods such as bicycle of the supporting base in the end of the car for achieving anti-theft purpose on carrying goods.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an axle attached to a bicycle, a locking element carried by the axle, and an open attachment member received over the axle between the locking element and the bicycle. The open attachment member is secured between the locking element and the bicycle, and an antitheft element is coupled to the open attachment member inhibiting unauthorized use of the bicycle.

Abstract: A bike and motorcycle padlock includes a lock core rod, at least one connecting rod and a lock rod pivotally connected together. The lock core rod has one end provided with a locking hole, while the locking rod has its free end provided with a locking member to be inserted in the locking hole of the lock core rod. The lock core rod, the connecting rod and the locking rod are pivotally connected together to make up the bike and motorcycle padlock by means of connecting members, able to be expanded for use quickly and collapsed for storing conveniently.

Abstract: A locking device for inhibiting the movement of control arm of a machine relative to a second arm having a tubular main shaft body connected to a first hook base plate, a telescopic shaft body with a diameter adapted to be inserted into the main shaft body and connected to a second hook base plate, a pair of hooks connected to each of the first and second base plates at the ends of the plates and oriented substantially parallel to the shaft bodies and further oriented such that each member of the hook pair opposes the other member by substantially one hundred and eighty degrees. Various applications for the device are disclosed, as well as method for securing an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) with the device.

Abstract: A bicycle mounted locking system for theft prevention includes a carrier member attachable to a bicycle frame member. A swingable arm extendable from the carrier member provides for tethered anchorage to a stationary object. A swivel stirrup depending from the carrier member is engageable with a bicycle wheel for providing wheel rotational blockage and securement.

Abstract: A lock that is tamper resistant and includes a lock member. Two tubes are disposed on the lock member. Each of the two tubes extend generally outwardly therefrom and each define a bore therethrough. The lock includes a closure member which has two shafts. The two shafts are inserted through the two tubes and detachable within the lock member when the lock is an installed configuration. A locking mechanism detachably locks the closure member to the lock member when the lock is in the installed configuration wherein the two tubes substantially cover the two shafts.

Abstract: An accessory component for a lock having a lock body capable of being detachably secured in closed loop to define a first bounded area. The accessory component includes a component body having first and second ends. The first end includes a first ring defining a first bore and second end includes a second ring defining a second bore. The accessory component is adapted to be positionable in an installed configuration in which the at least a portion of the lock body is located within the first and second bores such that the accessory component, in combination with the lock body, defines a second bounded area. The accessory component is adapted to secure an object within the second bounded area when the accessory component is in the installed configuration and the lock is detachably secured to form the closed loop.

Abstract: A helmet can be secured using a front fork lock by placing an end of the motorcycle's handlebars through the helmet and then locking the handlebars. In some configurations a sturdy protrusion, such as metal, graphite, etc., is affixed to an end of the handlebars or to a part of the motorcycle frame to make removal of the helmet in the locked position impossible, or very difficult. Different embodiments disclose a protrusion attached to an end of a hand grip, to a swing point on a handlebar, or some other portion of a handlebar. Protrusions can also be affixed to the motorcycle frame. Protrusions can be made to swing out for securing a helmet and to swing flush with the motorcycle frame to prevent unwanted encumbrance to a rider. Other embodiments disclose protective ways to attach the protrusions so that they cannot be easily removed.

Abstract: A security device comprises a first component having a through first passageway surrounded by an internal first recess, and a second component having a second passageway surrounded by an internal second recess. The first and second components are configured for assembly in a mating relationship with the first and second passageways in communication with each other and in coaxial alignment. A lock has a barrel containing a spring and plunger and carrying radially shiftable locking elements, with the plunger being normally biased by the spring in one direction urging the locking elements into expanded positions protruding radially from the barrel. The barrel is insertable into and releasably retained in an unlocked position in the first passageway with the locking elements expanded radially outwardly into the first recess, and is shiftable by a forwardly applied axial force into a locked position in the second passageway with the locking elements expanded into the second recess.

Abstract: The invention relates to an anti-theft device for cycles comprising one or more frame tubes and a pedal crank housing attached thereto, characterised in that a through drilling is arranged in the middle of the pedal crankshaft as well as of the fixing screws. In the mid-region of the pedal crankshaft is a recess in which a lock housing with a cylinder lock is arranged. The key of the cylinder lock axially extends through the fixing screw closest to the cylinder lock. On the opposing front face of the cylinder lock an eccentric pin is arranged which co-operates with the front face of a slider displaceably arranged in the recess, by means of an eccentric pin guide. In the front face of the slider, opposite to the eccentric pin guide, a locking groove with a central drilling is arranged, into which the locking head of a lock pin, arranged in the through drilling of the second fixing screw and the pedal crankshaft extends.

Abstract: A helmet can be secured using a front fork lock by placing an end of the motorcycle's handlebars through the helmet and then locking the handlebars. In some configurations a sturdy protrusion, such as metal, graphite, etc., is affixed to an end of the handlebars or to a part of the motorcycle frame to make removal of the helmet in the locked position impossible, or very difficult. Different embodiments disclose a protrusion attached to an end of a hand grip, to a swing point on a handlebar, or some other portion of a handlebar. Protrusions can also be affixed to the motorcycle frame. Protrusions can be made to swing out for securing a helmet and to swing flush with the motorcycle frame to prevent unwanted encumbrance to a rider. Other embodiments disclose protective ways to attach the protrusions so that they cannot be easily removed.

Abstract: A bicycle lock attached to a beverage container holder securable to a bicycle frame is provided. The lock is attached to the bottom of the bottle holder in order to position the lock in an easily accessible and out of the way location on a bicycle frame. The lock includes an extendible cable which can be encircled about the bicycle frame and an immovable object and reengaged with the lock to ensure that the bicycle cannot be stolen.

Abstract: An assembly includes a handle having a key, and a piston, having a bore, attached to an axle mounted to a hub. A fork is disposed on the axle between the hub and the piston, and a cam has first and second ends held by a cap for rotation in the bore, in which one of the first and second ends has a keyway for accepting the key. An extension of the cap projects into the fork preventing rotation of the cap relative to the fork.

Abstract: A lockable quick release assembly for securing removable parts such as a wheel to the fork of a bicycle frame with the assembly including a specialized handle which not only rotates a cam shaped member within the interior of the assembly but has a key means which allows locking of the assembly to the frame to prevent theft of the wheel. The assembly also has means to secure the handle to the assembly so it will not fall off during normal use of the bicycle, but can be removed if desired.