Abstract: A bicycle antitheft device includes an antitheft mechanism switchable between an antitheft state and a release state, wherein the antitheft mechanism includes a first member that moves relative to a second member to move the bicycle forward and backward. A movement controlling mechanism hinders the first member from moving relative to the second member when the antitheft mechanism is in the antitheft state, and a selection mechanism is provided for selecting one of the antitheft state and the release state. Alternatively, the antitheft mechanism may include a sound generator for generating a sound when the first member moves relative to the second member and the antitheft mechanism is in the antitheft state. The movement controlling mechanism and the sound generator may be combined into a single antitheft mechanism.

Abstract: A bicycle antitheft device includes an antitheft mechanism switchable between an antitheft state and a release state, wherein the antitheft mechanism includes a first member that moves relative to a second member to move the bicycle forward and backward. A movement controlling mechanism hinders the first member from moving relative to the second member when the antitheft mechanism is in the antitheft state, and a selection mechanism is provided for selecting one of the antitheft state and the release state. Alternatively, the antitheft mechanism may include a sound generator for generating a sound when the first member moves relative to the second member and the antitheft mechanism is in the antitheft state. The movement controlling mechanism and the sound generator may be combined into a single antitheft mechanism.

Abstract: A lockable quick release mechanism is provided having a cam lever threaded onto a shaft which extends through and beyond a barrel nut, fitted in the cam lever so that it will provide interference with a padlock when locked. The cam lever has a lock hole for the padlock, and a curvature which, when locked, will stop the cam lever from being rotated more than a few degrees due to interference with the fork blade. A cam follower is provided on the shaft and has anti-rotation tabs, which fit into the clevis of the cam lever, and which engages the camming surface of the cam lever thereby preventing the cam lever from being rotated in the locked position due to the amount of friction between the cam follower and the fork tip. The cam follower is always biased by a spring against the camming surface to prevent a fork blade from being mis-positioned between the cam follower and the camming surface.

Abstract: A motorcycle lock includes a base, a locking device, a locking rod, a stop plate, a fix plate, a constrictor and a housing. The locking device consists of a base block, a slide block and a position plate. The stop plate hides the locking device located in the base to prevent the lock from being unlocked illegally, and the base with the housing is fixed on a front fork of a motorcycle by a constrictor. In locking, a push plate is swung 90 degrees to align it with the locking rod and push it rearward into a front wheel, in thus locking the wheel without using the key and hampering the front wheel from rotating. In unlocking a key is used to permit the locking rod to retreat to its original unlocked position by a spring.

Abstract: Embodiments of an alarm system are described, which may be mounted or built-in to a bicycle or other device which is in need of anti-theft protection. A loud alarm is connected to or mounted in the protected device, and is operatively connected to either or both: a lock that anchors the device to a stationary object, and/or parts of the protected device that might be stolen or vandalized. The alarm unit is built and wired in such a way that the lock or parts of the protected device may not be significantly tampered with or removed without triggering the alarm. For example, the alarm system is adapted to sound if a bicycle lock is tampered with or if sensors transmit that a bicycle part is being moved or tampered with. Externally-mounted alarm units preferably include a weather-proof casing, which contains a unique clamping feature that makes the alarm tamper-resistant or tamper-proof.

Abstract: A motorcycle wheel disk lock reminder system for reminding a user that a disk lock is mounted to the wheel of the user's motorcycle so that the user does not drive the motorcycle with the disk lock attached to the wheel. The motorcycle wheel disk lock reminder system includes a disk lock adapted for attachment to a wheel of a motorcycle. The disk lock has a slot therein into which an insertion tab outwardly extending from an inner face of a reminder unit is removably inserted. The insertion tab of the reminder unit is also insertable into an ignition keyhole of the motorcycle subsequent removable of the insertion tab from the slot of the disk lock to prevent insertion of an ignition key into the ignition keyhole without prior removal therefrom of the insertion tab of the reminder unit.

Abstract: A bicycle antitheft device includes an antitheft mechanism switchable between an antitheft state and a release state, wherein the antitheft mechanism includes a first member that moves relative to a second member to move the bicycle forward and backward. A movement controlling mechanism hinders the first member from moving relative to the second member when the antitheft mechanism is in the antitheft state, and a selection mechanism is provided for selecting one of the antitheft state and the release state. Alternatively, the antitheft mechanism may include a sound generator for generating a sound when the first member moves relative to the second member and the antitheft mechanism is in the antitheft state. The movement controlling mechanism and the sound generator may be combined into a single antitheft mechanism.

Abstract: A bicycle steering lock having a pin inserted into openings in the steering housing and the fork shaft to lock the steering of the bicycle. A lock guard is welded to the steering housing and a pin and ball receptacle is welded to the opposite side of the housing. A pin lock inserted through the lock guard, through the housing and the fork shaft into the pin and ball receptacle includes an outer pin containing a pair of ball bearings disposed within openings in the end of the outer pin. When inserted the pair of ball bearings are disposed adjacent to depressions in the inside surface of the pin and ball receptacle. A cylinder key lock is attached at the end opposite the key to a rotator which engages an inner pin. The inner pin has a large diameter section and a reduced diameter section at its end.

Abstract: A theft-deterrent, quick-release axle features a removable end cap assembly that is locked directly to the axle. A lock assembly disposed in the end cap assembly controls a latch member, e.g., a pin, which engages the axle directly. The end cap assembly also features an indicator member, e.g., an indicator pin, which provides an audible/tactile indication when the axle is properly positioned to have the end cap assembly locked to it. In a second embodiment of a theft-deterrent, quick-release axle according the invention, the end cap assembly includes a retention cylinder which is screwed onto a threaded end of the bicycle axle and secured thereto using, e.g., set screws, and a lock ring which screws onto and over the retention cylinder. The lock ring, which covers the set screws to prevent access thereto, is secured to the retention cylinder using, e.g., a push-button lock.

Abstract: An anchored tie-down ring that mounts in or on a concrete surface to which a movable object can be secured. One embodiment includes a generally U-shaped ring with a hollow cylindrical crossbar that sits within a cavity in a block mounted flush with a concrete surface. One end of each of a pair of legs fits into the crossbar and acts as a bearing on which the ring pivots. The legs extend through the block into the concrete as an anchor. Another embodiment includes a generally U-shaped ring that is pivotally mounted in a block. Anchor bolts extend through holes in the block into the concrete surface. A rounded cover is secured to the block, denying access to the anchor bolts, and includes a cavity so that the ring lays horizontally within the cover when not in use.

Abstract: An improved, multi-purpose foot rest peg, having an elongated groove (40) to accommodate a disc rotor brake lock, with a hole (60) to accommodate the cylinder locking apparatur of an existing u-shaped rotor disc lock to be attached to a motorcycle (10), (20), (50) as a foot rest allowing the lock to combine with the foot rest peg clevis to create a FOOT REST/ROTOR DISC LOCK HOLDER COMBINATION FOR A MOTORCYCLE (FIG. 5).

Abstract: A battery carrier, battery box and locking assembly for an electric power assisted vehicle, such as a bicicle. The battery box comprises a base portion having a cup shape and which is adapted to detachably receive the battery carrier. The battery carrier and the guide portion have interengaging parts for locating and assisting in the insertion and removal of the battery carrier from the base portion of the barrery box. A lock is provided in the battery box for detachably locking the battery carrier in the battery box. The lock is designed so that the key which operates it can only be removed when the lock is in the locked position. The lock keeper is spring biased and cam operate so that it will become automaticlly latched with the battery carrier when the battery carrier is put in place in the battery box.

Abstract: Disclosed is a novel bicycle locking system for bicycles of all makes which embodies a conventional key and tumbler arrangement coupled to a cam and locking pin. The locking assembly of the system is installed on the steering column of the bicycle's frame and becomes an integral part of the bicycle. When in the locked position, the locking assembly renders the bicycle unrideable by virtually locking the steering wheel in a zero degree or forty-five degree angle. The locking assembly includes a first locking component with a semi-cylindrical surface positionable around the frame of a bicycle at an elevation adjacent to the elevation of an aperture therethrough. The assembly includes a second locking component with a semi-cylindrical surface positionable around the frame in mating contact with the first locking component to form a cylindrical component around the frame. The intermediate component has a radial aperture positioned in alignment with the aperture of the frame.

Abstract: A quick-release locking device for locking an article basket on a bicycle handle bar, including a fastener body and a main body. The fastener body is a double-layer plate body formed with insertion slots and a fixing slot for engaging with the main body. One end of the main body is disposed with latch arms for engaging with the fastener body and a resilient engaging section for engaging with a slope engaging block of a push button. Lower edges of two sides of the other end of the main body are respectively disposed with clamping passages in which the bicycle handle bar is clamped and fixed. The locking device serves to lock the article basket on the bicycle with a quick-release function, whereby the basket or bag can be directly taken out from the bicycle for shopping or preventing the article placed in the article basket from being stolen.

Abstract: An antitheft control apparatus for a bicycle includes a key and an antitheft control circuit. The key includes a key base, an enabling signal transmitter supported to the key base for transmitting a wireless enabling signal, a power signal receiver for receiving an external wireless power signal and a command signal transmitter supported to the key base for transmitting a wireless command signal, wherein the command signal transmitter is powered by the power signals received by the power signal receiver. The antitheft control circuit includes a lock control circuit for providing a lock control signal for at least one of locking and unlocking a bicycle antitheft device, a switch for selectively enabling the lock control circuit to provide the lock control signal, and a sensor for sensing the wireless enabling signal transmitted by the key. The switch is operatively coupled to the sensor for enabling the lock control circuit, in response to the enabling signal, to provide the lock control signal.

Abstract: A plug lock assembly is provided. The assembly comprises a sleeve member to which a detent catch member, a cylinder member, and a latch member are coupled. The detent catch member engages a face wall portion of the sleeve member through cooperating cambered surfaces such that the detent catch member may be placed into and out of its locking position. The detent catch member has formed thereon an open cambered groove section which is engaged by a locating pin extending from the sleeve member for limiting the axial displacement of the detent catch member in at least one direction. This reinforces the lock assembly against compromise of its locking function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bicycle cover having an attachable alarm means. The cover includes a substantially elliptical bag member formed of a pair of opposing planar side panels that are peripherally joined to form a storage compartment therebetween. Sewn into the side panels are a plurality of electrically conductive cables which converge and protrude through an opening on the bag member. The external portions of the cables are intertwined and received within an elongated insulated electrical cord similar to an extension cord. The distal ends of the cables are connected to a male electrical connector on the cord which is selectively coupled with an external alarm means. The alarm means comprises a power source, a motion switch and a sound emitting means which audibly alerts a user when an unauthorized person is tampering with the bag.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bicycle equipped with an antitheft device of the type which suspends the function of the bicycle as by locking the saddle in unridable form and which requires a fewer number of operating steps for parking the bicycle. The bicycle is characterized in that it is provided with a key device for locking the saddle in the parked state, a stand locking device for locking the stand in the erected state, and a connecting rod which is adapted to be pulled up in operative connection with the turning movement of the saddle from the in-service state to the parked state and whose lower end is connected to the stand locking device. When the saddle is turned to the parked state, the connecting rod is pulled and the stand is locked by the stand locking device. When the saddle is turned to the in-service state, the connecting rod is depressed to cancel the locked state.

Abstract: A cable lock and complementary bracket for securely attaching the cable lock to a bicycle frame when not in use. The bracket has an attachment portion that mounts the bracket to a frame strut and a seat with a cavity into which the lock head of the cable lock fits. The cavity is funnel shaped to limit movement between the lock head and bracket. An arm on the bracket includes a tongue that extends into a groove in the lock head to securely retain the lock head in the bracket. The tongue is biased into the groove and is manually removable by bending the arm to allow removal of the lock head from the bracket.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lock system for locking theft attractive property to fixed, preferably immovable objects (3), such as buildings, posts, etc., with the aid of an anchoring member (2) and a user-carried separate lock (6). The anchoring member (2) includes a first end (2a) which may be connected fixedly to the fixed object or the property. The anchoring member (2) also includes a second end (2b) which with the aid of the lock (6) may be locked either directly to a part of the property or to the fixed object subsequent to having passed an intermediate part (2c) of the anchoring member around a part of the property.

Abstract: A lock and handlebar attachment for a cycle comprised of a pair of oppositely curved end sections interconnected by parallel members at least one of which is selectively separable to enable the introduction of a fixed component to prevent the theft of the associated bicycle.

Abstract: A bicycle anti-theft system is provided including a housing mounted to a cross bar of a bicycle such one of the end faces thereof abuts a fork sleeve of the bicycle. Also included is a locking rod movably situated within the housing and adapted to be moved between a retracted orientation wherein the rod is situated within the housing and an extended orientation. In the extended orientation, the locking rod is adapted for protruding from one of the end faces of the housing and being inserted within a bore formed in both the fork sleeve and a fork of the bicycle for precluding rotation of a handle of the bicycle. A lock unit is provided for selectively transferring the locking rod between the extended and retracted orientation thereof.

Abstract: A locking device for locking unattached objects to e.g. a stationary part of a building or for locking objects to one another, has a lock casing (1) in which a drum (2) is mounted for rotation during unwinding and winding-on of a strap, a line, or preferably a wire (5), the free end of which preferably is provided with an end piece (6) adapted to be inserted to an opening in the lock casing (1) and to be secured with the aid of a lock (7). The drum (2) is connected to a knob (9) by means of which a wire (5) may be wound onto the drum (2) and be tensioned by a desired tensioning force. The knob (9) is connected to the drum (2) via coupling means (2.2, 9.2) and in its non-actuated position, the knob (9) disconnected from the drum (2). When the end piece (6) is locked within the casing (1), the drum (2) is simultaneously locked against rotation in an unwinding direction.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for bicycle or motorcycle wheels. The mechanism is a through-the-wheel lock that has a hook that attaches to a stationary fixed object, such as a pole. A first embodiment of the invention has a holding bracket attached to one side of the vehicle's front fork. A locking bracket is mounted on the other side of the front fork, directly opposite the holding bracket. A locking cane having a U-shaped end hook includes a number of rachet teeth on the end of the cane opposite the end hook. The holding bracket has a first opening for holding the locking bar in an inoperative position, and a second opening for holding the locking cane in a position wherein the rachet teeth end of the cane inserts between the front wheel spokes and into engagement with the locking mechanism. The end hook is looped around a pole, (or other suitable stationary object), and the cane is pushed into the locking mechanism until the bar and cycle are snug.

Abstract: The invention relates to a locking device for bicycles having a nut which can be screwed on a threaded stud on the bicycle, a lock section and a cap, the base of which, with the nut on its thread, is between the nut on its thread, is between the nut and the frame or saddle post, its cylindrical wall surrounds the nut and ends in the region of the face of the nut and, when tightened, can rotate freely, where the surfaces of the nuts of several bicycles differ from one another and the part of the lock section of a bicycle accepting the nuts matches certain nuts on that bicycle. The lock section takes the form of a unique lock (2), the outside surfaces of the nuts (1) differ, and the cap (3) is at a short distance from the part of the nut (1) which projects furthest radially outwards. The locking device provides security against the theft of bicycles and their components.

Abstract: A lock assembly includes a lock body having a first end portion with a lock member mounted therein, a mediate portion containing a lock hole therein, and a second end portion containing a receiving channel having a closed side and an open side, a cable detachably extending through the receiving channel and having a first end portion formed with an eye, and a second end portion formed with a snapper slidably inserted into the lock hole and detachably locked by the lock member, and a tubular retaining sleeve slidably mounted on the lock body to restrain the cable and containing two radially opposite openings defined in the bottom thereof each for receiving the elongated cable therein.

Abstract: A device is adapted for use primarily as a theft deterrent for bicycles, mopeds and other two and three wheeled self propelled or motorized conveyances, said device comprises a pair of opposed, telescopically engaging U-shaped members and locking means associated with said members, securing them from being forcibly pulled apart. The locking means typically includes the use of a pawl and ratchet arrangement for facilitating the engagement of the two members for securing them in locking relationship. The device also includes a compressible and extendible rubber or elastomeric boot preferably in the form of bellows. This boot provides a protective cover around ratchet teeth that are longitudinally spaced along one of the arms of the two U-shaped members. The boot progressively surrounds the ratchet teeth as the rod is disengaged or withdrawn from the sleeve.

Abstract: An unattended, automated bicycle rental system utilizes a bicycle rental station having a locking bicycle rack and a control tower. The bicycle rack has an inventory of rental bicycles of non standard size as inventory and the bicycles are locked in place on the rack in distinct bicycle-receiving bays. The control tower incudes a credit card reader that unlocks a specific bicycle from its bay upon insertion of a bank or credit card and begins timing the period of time in which the bicycle is away from the rental station. When the bicycle is returned, it is placed into the bay and in contact with the rack so that an identification sensor can determine if it is a system bicycle and lock it in place in the rack and bill the credit card for the rental charge.

Abstract: A motorcycle disk brake lock is composed of a main body, a lock core, a lock bolt, a retrieving spring, and a lock bolt spring. The main body is provided with a disk receiving slot which is in turn provided with a receiving hole and an insertion slot. The lock core is received in the receiving hole. The lock bolt is composed of an inner lock bolt and an outer lock bolt which is provided with a plurality of retaining members for retaining and locating the main body and the lock bolt such that the disk brake lock can not be easily tampered with. The retrieving spring serves to locate the lock core at the unlocking position, whereas the lock bolt spring is intended to locate the inner lock bolt at the releasing position.

Abstract: An anti-theft device includes two groups of elements, each group being composed of a plurality of elements flexibly joined to each other by offset cylindrical joints; both of the groups are flexibly joined at one end to a central link, and are fitted with a disengageable fastener at the opposite end; when used, the opposite ends of the device are fastened to each other to form a closed loop round an object that is to be secured against theft; the fastener is designed to keep the device locked in its closed loop configuration so as to prevent unauthorized breaking of the loop; when not used, the device can be folded up into a neat, compact configuration in which the two groups of elements are folded up and arranged side by side.

Abstract: A motor control apparatus for a bicycle having a motor that moves to a plurality of first positions (e.g., gear shifting positions) and to a second position (e.g., an antitheft position) includes a signal providing circuit that provides a first signal for commanding the motor to move from the plurality of first positions toward the second position and that provides a second signal for commanding the motor to move from the second position toward the plurality of first positions. A position indicating circuit is provided for generating a position indicating signal indicating when the motor is in a selected one of the plurality of first positions, and a motor inhibiting circuit is provided for generating a motor inhibiting signal for inhibiting the motor from moving toward the second position in response to the first signal when the position indicating signal indicates the motor is in the selected one of the plurality of first positions.

Abstract: The present invention defines an anti-theft device for use with a variety of personal property, including bicycles, motorcycles and other small vehicles employing a three-part assembly of high-impact glass-filled nylon which attaches to vehicle frames of various size. The fastening means is hidden and sound channels are utilized to enhance an audible alarm and to prevent muffling of an interior speaker, activated by partial cutting or disconnection of a cable of known resistance. The cable is inserted in a case assembly with differing positions depending on whether the user wishes to set the alarm or store the cable out of the way if not energized. The alarm may be silenced by incrementally turning a key and removing a cable. The same key is positioned to allow arming of the alarm by insertion of the cables in the proper orientation.

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.

Abstract: A portable lock has a housing, a locking member connected to the housing, and a lock control mounted on the housing for selectively locking and unlocking the locking member. The housing is formed with a base and a tip, first and second sidewalls each extending from the base to the tip, and front and back walls each extending between the base, tip, and first and second sidewalls. The base is wider than the tip and the first and second sidewalls are farther apart from each other near the base than near the tip. When the housing is grasped by a hand having any orientation relative to the housing, the lock control is reachable for manipulation by at least one digit of the same hand. A light is mounted on the housing, and a wheel is mounted within the housing and has a hollow portion defining a compartment.

Abstract: A lock for a device having as a component thereof critical for use and/or operation thereof a tubular member, includes a tubular insert for disposition in a gap provided in the tubular member such that the insert becomes a portion of the tubular member, a lock member for encircling an anchoring structure and for making a locking connection to the insert. The insert is provided with a frangible portion which renders the insert more susceptible to breaking than the lock member. Upon breaking of the insert, the tubular member portion is broken to provide the device with a broken component critical to the operation thereof.

Abstract: A cable locking device with an automatic pop-up feature is provided. The cable locking device includes a main body and a cable having one end fixed to one side of the main body and the other end releasably fastened to and locked by a spring-biased locking mechanism mounted in the main body. The cable can be easily locked to the locking mechanism simply by snapping a locking head fixedly connected on the locking end of the cable to the locking mechanism. To unlock, the user needs just to insert the associated key of the locking device to the locking core of the locking device and turn it to the unlocking position. By a head pop-up mechanism, the locking head can be popped up to the outside of the main body. The operation of the cable locking device is thus very easy and effortless.

Abstract: A structure of padlock is provided. The padlock comprises a hollow cylinder body, a U-shaped shackle arms and a locking mechanism which is composed of a pair of sliding members symmetrically arranged in the cylinder body and movably connected to a disk member via a pair of lever members and urged outwardly by a pair of compression springs. The sliding members normally position at a pair of locking holes for facilitating an automatic locking up the shackle arms into the cylinder body, and the shackle arms are unlocked by rotating the disk member clockwise with a key so as to actuate the sliding members moving centralizedly. The symmetrical arrangement of the components in the locking mechanism provides the stability as well as the durability of a padlock.

Abstract: A lock for a motorcycle has a generally U-shaped construction. The open end of the U is slipped over the brake rotor of the front wheel or the sprocket of the rear wheel of the motorcycle. A bolt then extends across the open end of the U-12 shape to hold the device in place. This bolt is engaged by a spring loaded pin so as to hold it in position. Rotation of the wheels is then prevented by contact between the lock and the brake calipers on the front wheel or the chain or sprocket on the rear wheel. In order to release the bolt, a cam and a spring biasing the pin in the opposite direction are provided so that rotation of the cam allows the pin to be withdrawn from the bolt. The lock includes a lock-out mechanism which prevents the motorcycle from being started when the lock is in place because the lock-out mechanism retains the ignition key. In addition to the lock, a single loop cable can be provided for attachment about a stationary object and received within a channel in the lock.

Abstract: A quick release mechanism is provided having a drawbar with a camming lock positioned at one end and an end cap positioned at the opposing end. The camming lock includes an axle having a plurality of primary locking slots formed therein. The camming lock also includes a cam having a receiving chamber formed therein and a tongue radially projecting therefrom. A plurality of primary locking slots extend from the tongue to the receiving chamber. The receiving chamber is configured to receive the axle so that the cam can freely rotate relative to the axle and the primary locking slots can be aligned with the secondary locking slots. Selectively positioned within secondary locking slots are a series of pins and springs. When secondary locking slots and the primary locking slots are aligned, select pins extend therebetween, thereby preventing annular rotation of the cam relative to the axle.

Abstract: An improved bicycle locking mechanism, mounted on a bicycle, which minimizes manual manipulation and operation time. Mechanism consists of two main sections, a tubular connector(38) and a crescent-shaped housing(50). Mechanism is activated by a plunger(26), the vertical motion of which is translated to circular motion of a shackle(22) by a series of gears. The gear series rotates the shackle(22) into a locked position. A key frees the shackle(22) and a spring(28) resets the locking system. Mechanism stores safely within the frame of a bicycle. A spring hinge allows lock to be positioned for rapid activation and rapid storage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved holder for a bicycle cable lock, comprising a clamping ring, a U-shaped bar, which extends away from the clamping ring, and a button on the far end of the U-shaped bar. The clamping ring is mountable on the frame of the bicycle, e.g., on the vertical frame bar below the saddle, the crossbar or the handlebar. The button fits into the lock head of the cable lock, thereby the cable lock, when not in use is securely fastened and will not fall down or interfere with the moving bicycle.

Abstract: A device for permanent mounting in the bed of a truck or the like. The device consists of a cable locking assembly having a retractable cable mounted in a chassis which may be affixed to the bed of a pickup truck or to a structure such as a utility box affixed to the bed of a truck. The chassis which houses the cable lock assembly has a front panel. The front panel provides access to both the free end of the cable, the cable's free end securing sleeve, a cable recoil controlling button and a cable lock. In practice, the chassis is mounted onto the bed of a truck or onto the accessible side of a utility box. A cargo having loop means thereon is placed in the bed of the truck. The free end of the cable is removed from the chassis and is passed through the loop means of the cargo and the free end of the cable, having been threaded through the loop means on the cargo, is returned to the holding sleeve in the chassis.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cable lock and an universal hold-down support. The hold-down support has a holder integrally formed at one side and a C-shaped staying bracket at the other side. In practicing, the staying bracket is fastened on a seat support of a bicycle frame, the holder is used to locate the cable lock, in which two crossing through-holes are provided with four openings for the lock housing of the cable lock to be inserted therein as up-down and right-left side ways. The crossing point has a trepan on the side wall for the latch of the cable lock passing through and locked in the lock housing in order to locate the cable lock on the hold-down support. The cable lock includes two bayonet joined shrouds covering over a cylindrical body.

Abstract: A retaining device used in a bicycle including a body having a stepped recess, an aperture and a slit, a head having a circumferential groove provided on a distal end, two cables whose first distal ends are respectively and securely connected with the body and the head, and two members each respectively and securely connected to second distal ends of the two cables by their respective first ends. Second ends of the two members are pivotally connected with each other. Therefore, after the circumferential groove of the head is received within the stepped recess and the two cables are folded together, the retaining device of the invention is ready to be received within a handlebar of the bicycle.

Abstract: A number of embodiments of wheel locks for vehicle wheels having an opening are disclosed. In each embodiment, the lock includes a plurality of pivotally connected elongated members having end members that are provided with a locking means for locking them together. As a result, the lock can be inserted through the wheel and around a fixed object and locked like a chain. Various embodiments are disclosed for protecting the pivot pins of the pivotal connections from attack and for restraining the pivotal movement of the elongated members. In some embodiments, the pivotal movement is restrained by placing a frictional drag on the components so that the elements cannot freely pivot. In other embodiments the degree of pivotal movement in one direction is limited more than in another direction so that the lock can only be installed in the correct relationship.

Abstract: A snowmobile track lock having a generally U-shaped track member interconnected with a lock body. The track member is fitted over the snowmobile track and secured in place by the interconnected lock body. A handle extends from the track member to facilitate installation of the track lock. Additionally, a flag is mounted to the track lock to remind the operator to remove the track lock before operating the snowmobile.

Abstract: A bicycle cable lock comprises a hollow socket, a positioning seat disposed on the hollow socket, a U-shaped clamp seat disposed on the positioning seat, and a cable positioned by the U-shaped clamp seat. The cable has two loops. The loops are locked by a padlock.

Abstract: A bicycle security device comprises a receiver which is adapted to be mounted to the frame of a bicycle and a U or J-shaped shackle. In the locked position, the shackle engages a locking mechanism in the receiver to secure the bicycle to an immoveable object or alternatively to secure the wheel of the bicycle to the frame. In the stored position, the shackle is held in the receiver to avoid contact with the bicycle rider. The locking mechanism preferably comprises a pawl-ratchet arrangement or a lock pin adapted to engage one of a plurality of semi-circular grooves along one arm of the shackle.

Abstract: A harness for securing more than one part of a vehicle to a station comprising a tether and a U-lock. The U-lock includes a tubular body and a solid shackle. The body has a pair of aligned holes in the wall and a locking mechanism. The shackle is a U-shaped, solid rod, where one leg has a bent foot that fits into one aligned hole and the other leg has a shaped foot adapted to be captured by the locking mechanism after being inserted into the other aligned hole. The tether includes a length of flexible material and a cuff. The length is a braided cable or a chain, and is sheathed. A hardened steel cuff is rotatably connected to the one end of the length. The cuff has a number of configurations of openings through which components of the U-lock are inserted before the U-lock is assembled. A loop is connected to the other end of the length and is sized to permit the cuff, but not the U-lock, to pass through.

Abstract: A positioning device includes a fastener member fixedly mounted on a supporting post and having an abutting base protruding outwardly from a periphery thereof. A recess is defined in an end face of the fastener member. A substantially U-shaped adjusting rack includes a first arm adjustably mounted on the abutting base and a second arm. A flange protrudes outwardly from an end face of the first arm and is securely received in the recess.