For Cycles Patents (Class 70/233)
  • Patent number: 5701771
    Abstract: A handlebar hocking device including a pair of tubular members with each having a distal end, a proximal end and a opening therethrough that is capable of receipt therein a handle of a handlebar. Each tubular member has an exterior surface with a ball joint assembly spaced from the proximal end attached thereto. A locking assembly has a box-like configuration with a bottom wall and a pair of proximal side walls having a passage therethrough with a chamber therein. The chamber has a first wall with a locking lever attached thereto and an orifice therethrough with a locking cylinder therein. A first rod is positioned within the locking assembly and engages one of the ball joint assemblies of one of the tubular members. A second rod has an external end engaging one of the ball joint assemblies of one of the tubular members and an internal end with ribbed projections for engaging the locking lever of the locking assembly to secure the locking device on to the handlebar so as to prevent use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Inventor: Robert V. Bailey
  • Patent number: 5678435
    Abstract: A bicycle locking mechanism is provided including a tubular member which may form part of a bicycle frame, such as the tubular seat post, for example, and an elongated, collapsible, securing element for securing the bicycle frame to an object such as a post or bicycle rack. The elongated, collapsible, securing element has first and second ends and is collapsed in size to a length which is no greater than the length of the tubular member. The securing element fits substantially within the tubular member, when not in use, and is of sufficient length when withdrawn from the tubular member to wrap around an object for securing the bicycle frame thereto. A hinge pin assembly is provided for attaching the first end of the securing element to the tubular member. The securing element may be an elongated, interconnected, linkage assembly or it may consist of a flexible cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Inventor: James M. Hodson
  • Patent number: 5678431
    Abstract: A padlock which includes a cylindrical lock body, a shackle having at least one free end detachably inserted into a lock hole on the lock body, a lock cylinder mounted in the lock body at one end and controlled to lock the at least one free end of the shackle, wherein the lock cylinder includes a cylinder case mounted in one end of the lock body and moved axially between the locking position and the unlocking position, a locating pin mounted in a hole on the lock body to stop the cylinder case between the locking position and the unlocking position, a barrel fixedly mounted inside the cylinder case, a spindle mounted in the barrel and turned with a key between the locking position and the unlocking position, a locking device mounted in a hole on the lock body to lock the cylinder case in the locking position when the cylinder case is moved to the looking position, and spring means mounted on the cylinder case to force it from the locking position to the unlocking position when the spindle is turned to the unl
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 21, 1997
    Inventor: Yu-Yang Yan
  • Patent number: 5671622
    Abstract: To provide a structure for containing a U-shaped burglarproof lock in a motorcycle. The motorcycle includes a body frame having a pair of right and left seat frames. A seat is removably mounted on the seat frames. A U-shaped burglarproof lock is provided with an approximately U-shaped hook and a bar releasably locked with an opened end of the hook. The burglarproof lock can be contained without increasing the number of parts and also without affecting both the height of the seat or the arrangement space for members under the seat. Fitted recessed portions are each provided in the inner surfaces of both seat frames to conform with and to removably retain and hold a hook positioned at an attitude substantially along a longitudinal direction of the motorcycle under the seat.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 30, 1997
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Hajime Yamada, Hiroo Takemura
  • Patent number: 5669253
    Abstract: A locking strap includes an elongated strap with a captured end and a free end. A buckle member is fixedly attached to the captured end of the strap. The buckle member is capable of receiving the free end of the strap therethrough to allow looping of the strap around a first object and a second object. Included is a locking mechanism that is secured within a bottom portion of the buckle member. Also, a buckle lid is coupled to the bottom portion of the buckle member and spaced from the locking mechanism. The lid has a first end with a vertical projection for clamping down onto the strap, when the free end is positioned through the buckle. Lastly, a second end of the lid has a pair of flaps for overlapping the bottom portion of the buckle member. The flaps will cause the second end to be locked within the locking mechanism for securing the strap around the first and second object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Inventor: Scott W. Higgins
  • Patent number: 5653890
    Abstract: A storage mount for a bicycle includes a generally U-shaped raceway to receive the hasp of a conventional U-shaped lock. The raceway includes a mounting flange which is attached to a support surface prior to receiving a lock hasp. The lock hasp is inserted into the raceway and rotated ninety degrees at which point it is prevented from further rotation allowing a bicycle to be supported thereon and a lock to be fastened to the hasp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Arato Design Associates Inc.
    Inventors: Paul T. Arato, F. William Coffman
  • Patent number: 5653365
    Abstract: A supporting bracket includes a bracket body which defines a tube receiving portion and lock receiving portion. The tube receiving portion includes a split socket having a bush therein. The socket further includes a split threaded extension which receives a locking knob to tighten the split socket. An adaptor and a biasing block is further received by the locking block. When the locking knob is screwed in, the adaptor and biasing block are moved in to press against the bush. Accordingly, the supporting bracket can be firmly attached to the tube with different diameter of the bicycle. The lock can be readily held by the lock receiving portion when the lock is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Assignee: Simple Locksmith Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chi-Hou Lee
  • Patent number: 5642635
    Abstract: There is provided a lock for securing a vehicle or a component thereof which comprises two half-collars and a locking mechanism for locking the engagement of those two half-collars. Each of the two half-collars includes a first end and a second end, the first ends of the two half-collars being pivotally coupled. The two second ends of the half-collars are lockingly engaged by use of a plug-socket locking mechanism which enables convenient locking and unlocking in a portable, space-efficient assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 1, 1997
    Inventor: Su Wen-Chyun
  • Patent number: 5640861
    Abstract: A motorcycle lock consists of a housing containing a lock in an intermediate portion and two deadbolt bases in two lengthwise ends, two deadbolts on the deadbolt bases, an upper rotatable disc on the lock and a shackle. The shackle has two feet able to be inserted in two shackle holes in the housing and coil spring holes in the deadbolt bases and then separately locked by the deadbolts by rotating a key inserted in the lock. In unlocking the key is used to rotate the lock to free the two deadbolts from the two feet of the shackle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 24, 1997
    Assignee: Rerlly Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Ming-Chiao Chen
  • Patent number: 5639001
    Abstract: A surfboard rack, for allowing a surfboard to be carried with a bicycle, having a pair of hooks for engaging the frame of the bicycle near the front and rear, and an adjustable bar extending between the hooks. A pair of cradle assemblies are attached to the adjustable bar near the hooks. A pair of braces extend downward from the cradle assemblies to provide support against the bicycle frame. The adjustable bar may be varied in length to alter the distance between the front and rear hooks. Matched holes extend through the adjustable bar, which allow the distance between the hooks to be fixed and the adjustable bar locked, so that the surfboard rack can also function as a bicycle anti-theft device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 17, 1997
    Inventor: William T. Brady
  • Patent number: 5634358
    Abstract: A combination ignition switch and steering lock assembly is provided for use in activating the electrical system of a motorcycle for immobilizing the front steering fork of the motorcycle. In particular, the combination ignition switch and steering lock assembly of the present invention broadly comprises: a housing; a handle assembly coupled to the housing; a key operated lock plug assembly disposed within the handle assembly; a plunger assembly with a dead bolt slidably disposed within the housing; a camming means disposed within the housing for actuating the plunger assembly; and a switch means disposed within the housing for selectively activating the electrical system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 1995
    Date of Patent: June 3, 1997
    Assignee: Fort Lock Corporation
    Inventor: Gary L. Myers
  • Patent number: 5628214
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bicycle lock which passes through the spokes of a bicycle wheel to prevent the bicycle from being ridden. A preferred embodiment of the invention includes a locking bracket positioned on a first frame member at one side of the wheel and a receiving bracket positioned on a second frame member on an opposite side of the wheel from the locking bracket. A lock pin is provided which extends from one bracket to the other through the spokes of the bicycle wheel. The lock pin is positioned in a through hole of the receiving bracket and in a blind hole in the locking bracket. The locking bracket has a locking mechanism for locking the lock pin in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignee: Bolt Security Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ridgely C. Evers
  • Patent number: 5622066
    Abstract: An improvement in a bicycle lock extends the ability of an existing bicycle lock of the type having a U-shaped shackle to secure a bicycle to a post, against theft, by slipping a generally U-shaped essentially rigid link over a leg of the U-shaped shackle of the existing bicycle lock, subsequent to locating the rear wheel of the bicycle in the link, so that upon locking the bicycle frame and front wheel of the bicycle to the post with the U-shaped shackle, the existing bicycle lock also secures the rear wheel of the bicycle against theft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Inventor: Sean T. Shallis
  • Patent number: 5618052
    Abstract: The invention provides a saddle support for use on a bicycle frame having a tubular upright with an exposed open upper end to receive the support. A tubular post is proportioned to slidably engage in the tubular upright and a clamp is coupled to a first end of the post for engagement inside the upright. The clamp includes an actuator inside the post for operation to releasably clamp the post in the upright and a saddle coupling is attached to the other end of the post. The coupling includes a base attached to the post and a top coupled to the base and adapted to be attached to a saddle. The top is moveable between a closed position where the top bars access into the post, and an open position where the top permits access into the post for a tool to operate the clamp. A lock is coupled to both the base and to the top to retain the top in the closed position to prevent unauthorized access into the post to release the clamp. The lock is operable to release the top for movement into the open position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 8, 1997
    Inventor: Barry A. Rendall
  • Patent number: 5613387
    Abstract: A lock comprises a first retaining member, a second retaining member, a connection member, and a locking member. The locking member is mounted on the first retaining member or the second retaining member and is provided with a first retaining portion capable of a reciprocating motion. The connection member is fastened pivotally with the first or the second retaining member and is provided with a second retaining portion engageable with the first retaining portion. The connection member is further provided with one end which can be used for driving screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Inventor: Jin R. Shieh
  • Patent number: 5598727
    Abstract: A lock for a bicycle or the like comprises a first fixed casing member which is adapted to be secured to the frame member of a bicycle or the like and a second casing member which is movable relative to the first casing member. The first casing member is cup-shaped and is provided with frame mounting means on the outer surface of the cup wall. A raised boss extends from the base of the cup-shaped member. The second casing member is adapted to fit into the first casing member and to engage with the boss in such a manner that the second member is rotatable with respect to the first member. One end of a wire or cable is secured to the second casing member and the wire or cable is wound around the periphery of the second member. The other end of the wire or cable extends through a slot in the side wall of the first casing member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1997
    Inventor: Peter A. White
  • Patent number: 5595079
    Abstract: An improved motorcycle steering lock assembly smoothly and reliably operates to immobilize the rotating shaft upon which the handle bars and front wheel forks are installed. The lock, mounted in front of the motorcycle seat and in close proximity to the handle bars and rotating shaft, selectively engages a receiving detent in the rotating shaft so as to prevent rotation of the steering assembly when the motorcycle is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 21, 1997
    Assignee: Fort Lock Corporation
    Inventor: Gary L. Myers
  • Patent number: 5590801
    Abstract: A lockable container is disclosed in combination with a U-shaped bicycle lock. The lock has a rigid U-shaped portion in which the open end is spanned by a rigid locking bar. The container comprises a body and a cap, both with channels thereon, which receive the parallel arms of the U-shaped portion and the locking bar therein. When the lock is locked, the cap cannot be removed from the container, so articles left therein are safe. A space between the bight of the U-shaped portion and the bottom of the container can be used to securely attach the combination to a suitably shaped permanent fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1992
    Date of Patent: January 7, 1997
    Inventor: Neil Cohen
  • Patent number: 5564297
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bicycle lock which passes through the spokes of a bicycle wheel to prevent the bicycle from being ridden. A preferred embodiment of the invention includes a locking bracket positioned on a first frame member at one side of the wheel and a receiving bracket positioned on a second frame member on an opposite side of the wheel from the locking bracket. A lock pin is provided which extends from one bracket to the other through the spokes of the bicycle wheel. The lock pin is positioned in a through hole of the locking bracket and in a blind hole in the receiving bracket. The locking bracket has a locking mechanism for locking the lock pin in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 15, 1996
    Assignee: Bolt Security Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Ridgely C. Evers
  • Patent number: 5560445
    Abstract: A vehicle lock device having an approximately U-shaped fixing portion is contained so as not to be seen from the exterior. An approximately U-shaped fixing portion is disposed within a containing portion formed on a rear fender so as to be longer in the longitudinal direction. A lock portion longer in the vehicle width direction is overlapped on the fixing portion so as to cross the fixing portion. The fixing portion and the lock portion are fixed to a hook of a cross-plate and stays of seat rails by means of a fixture. A seat is then mounted on the seat rails. The vehicle device can be thus contained so as not to be seen from the exterior.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Assignee: Honda Giken Kogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Naoyuki Saito, Tetsuo Suzuki, Yorikata Showji, Katsunori Funabashi, Masayuki Dazai, Shinji Sumitani
  • Patent number: 5558349
    Abstract: A polygonal frame self-locking bicycle includes a head tube mounting a wheel-containing front fork, a down tube rigidly connected between the head tube and a pedal crank housing, a seat tube mounting a rear fork and wheel and rigidly connected to the crank housing and a top tube locking with and demountable from at least one of the head and seat tubes. Preferably, a top tube end is key-locked to the seat tube and the other end affixed to a clamping cylinder around the head tube. Loosening of the clamping cylinder permits pivoting an unlocked top tube to open a space between the seat and head tubes. The demounted top tube forms a frame opening that can be leaned past a vertical pole and the top tube remounted and relocked locking the frame about the pole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1996
    Inventor: David M. Rubin
  • Patent number: 5546776
    Abstract: A padlock and lock holder unit including a padlock having a buzzer alarm circuit controlled by a pressed button to give an audio alarm signal when the padlock is attacked, and a lock holder consisting of a fixed clamping frame fixedly fastened to the bicycle frame, and a holder frame turned about a screw bolt on the fixed clamping frame and fixed in the desired angular position by a locknut for carrying the padlock when the padlock is not in use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 20, 1996
    Inventors: Min-Hsiung Sun, Wang-Hsing Lin
  • Patent number: 5530427
    Abstract: An alarm lock comprises an alarm wiring and a locking apparatus in which the alarm wiring is disposed. The alarm wiring is composed of a microswitch, a first battery charger, a second battery charger, a triggering circuit, a comparing circuit, an oscillating circuit, and a loud speaker. The locking apparatus is made up of a main body, a lock core, an alarm device, and a connection member. The main body is intended to receive therein a motorcycle disk brake. The lock core has a body mounted slidably in the main body, a lock bolt driven by the body, a retaining member and a retaining portion for locating the lock core, and a driving portion disposed on the lock bolt. The alarm device is housed in the main body. The connection member is disposed in the main body such that the connection member is located between the driving portion and the alarm device, and that the connection member can be actuated by the driving portion to start or shut off the alarm device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 25, 1996
    Inventor: Jin-Ren Shieh
  • Patent number: 5526661
    Abstract: A holding down device including a headed screw rod, which is inserted through the device to be held down and then a nut is screwed thereon. A lever is pivoted to the head of the headed screw rod. The lever has a headed lock bar controlled by a combination lock arranged in the lever to prevent the lever from turning about the pivot when the numbers in the lock are incorrect.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Inventor: Joy Lin
  • Patent number: 5517837
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a disc brake locking assembly. Specifically, a lock is employed to control the up-down movement of a controlling cotter, and the disc brake locking assembly is placed in the locked position by causing the catch on the front of the controlling cotter to bind to the catch section of a locking rod. Said disc brake locking assembly possesses a moving piece. The top of said moving piece is equipped with a protruding pin, and the bottom of said moving piece is equipped with a slot A into which a spring is to be inserted. Said moving piece also possesses another slot B. A pin is installed into the main body in such a manner that allows one end of said pin to penetrate through said main body and join with the slot B in the moving piece. The restitution action of the spring allows said moving piece to move back and forth axially within a specified range. The left side of said moving piece is also equipped with a round slot into which a spring and locking rod are inserted in said order.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 21, 1996
    Inventor: Teng-Cheng Wang
  • Patent number: 5515947
    Abstract: A motorcycle disk brake lock comprises a main body, a lock bolt and a locking member. The main body has a base portion, a first arm, a second arm, and an insertion slot formed between the first arm and the second arm for receiving therein a motorcycle disk brake. The lock bolt is disposed on the first arm such that the lock bolt can be moved back and forth in a direction parallel to an open end of the insertion slot. The lock bolt has a retaining portion corresponding in location to the open end of the insertion slot. The lock bolt is provided along the edge thereof with at least one first locating portion. The locking member has a second locating portion capable of moving in a direction perpendicular to the moving direction of the lock bolt to engage the first locating portion. The distance between the retaining portion and the insertion slot of the main body can be adjusted so as to disable the motorcycle disk brakes of various outer diameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Inventor: Jin-Ren Shieh
  • Patent number: 5515703
    Abstract: A fuel line valve locking assembly for a motorcycle that is in fluid communication with a main tank inlet, a reserve tank inlet and an outlet and which selectively locks a fuel supply line valve closed, open to the main tank inlet, or open to the reserve tank inlet is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 14, 1996
    Inventor: Clifford S. Chance
  • Patent number: 5513508
    Abstract: An apparatus for inflating inflatable articles, such as bicycle tire inner tubes, and for securing mobile articles, such as bicycles, to other objects. In one preferred embodiment, a first length of cable and a second length of cable are kept within a housing until needed to secure the article to an object. A cable holding sleeve holds the lengths of cable in a substantially side-by-side relationship when the cables are within the housing. When needed, the lengths of cable are withdrawn from the housing, passed through the frame of the article, around the object and the two ends of the cables are locked together by way of, for example, a cylindrical combination lock. When the first and second lengths of cable are unlocked, a constant tension spring, provided in some embodiments, retracts the lengths of cable back into the housing. Other embodiments of the invention are provided with a pump piston at the end of the lengths of cable which remain within the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 7, 1996
    Assignee: Paradigm Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard G. Saunders, Wayne E. Saunders, Raymond C. Saunders, David W. Saunders
  • Patent number: 5511399
    Abstract: A motorcycle throttle clamp comprised of a pair of rectangular blocks having a semi-circular indentation on outer surfaces thereof. The semi-circular indentations are adapted to engage a round tubular handlebar of a motorcycle. The pair of rectangular blocks have a locking component. The locking component receives a motorcycle throttle therein to prevent the throttle from being operated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1996
    Inventor: Todd E. Lynn
  • Patent number: 5507160
    Abstract: A locking device for locking a brake disk includes a slot formed in a body which includes a groove for receiving a shank and a chamber for receiving a housing. A circuit board is engaged in the housing and includes a switch. A stud is slidably engaged between the shank and the switch. The stud is disengaged from the switch when the stud is engaged in the recess of the shank, and the stud is forced toward the switch in order to depress the switch when the stud is disengaged from the shank and when the shank is engaged inward of the body so as to lock the brake disk in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Inventor: Jin-Ren Shieh
  • Patent number: 5499518
    Abstract: A motorcycle disk brake lock comprises a main body, a locking member, a firs stopping member, a second stopping member, and a third stopping member. The main body is composed of a slot, a receiving space, and a through hole located between the slot and the receiving space in which the locking member is disposed. The locking member is provided with a press portion and a locating rod capable of moving along with the press portion. The first stopping member is located on the locking member. The second stopping portion is located on the inner edge of the receiving space such that the second stopping portion is capable making contact with the first stopping portion so as to prevent the locking member from being driven to move outwards. The third stopping portion is located on the inner edge of the receiving space such that the third stopping portion is parallel to the second stopping portion and is also able to prevent the locking member from being driven to move outwards.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 19, 1996
    Inventor: Jin-Ren Shieh
  • Patent number: 5492206
    Abstract: A motorcycle disk brake lock comprises a main body including a retaiing slot to fit over the brake disk and a lock body which fits into a first recess. A lock bolt, part of the lock body, extends in a through hole, across the slot, into a second recess. The lock bolt has a stop slot near the end protruding through the slot into the main body across from the first recess. A stop member is inserted into a third recess that intercepts the second recess. The stop member is capable of moving back and forth to engage and disengage the stop slot. The lock bolt is held securely in the second recess when the stop member engages the stop slot. To release the lock body, the lock body is rotated by key to remove the stop slot from the opening of the third recess and force the stop member out of engagement. The device may also include an additional stop slot and stop member on the side of the main body on the opposite side of the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 20, 1996
    Inventor: Jin-Ren Shieh
  • Patent number: 5488844
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Assignee: Winner International Royalty Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin D. Winner
  • Patent number: 5488845
    Abstract: A single insertion locking U-shaped padlock structure is comprised of a pintle rod, with an eccentricity consisting of a radially projecting oval surface section, supported by a concentric tensile spring, a rotation limit notch on a stepped tumbler and a fan-shaped eccentric hole in a rear protective sleeve that limits the degree of rotation of the pintle rod to achieve the functions of single direct insertion locking and automatic unlocking and, furthermore, coil springs are installed onto the two ends of a U-shaped shackle that enables, after turning the key to the unlock position during unlocking, the U-shaped shackle to be immediately disengaged from the pintle and removed, thereby enabling direct forceful insertion, automatic locking and convenient unlocking operation with simplicity and effectiveness; furthermore, the invention herein resists unlocking attempts involving heavy impact or continuous light impact to increase effective protection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 6, 1996
    Inventor: Chen-Kuei Hsieh
  • Patent number: 5487285
    Abstract: A lock includes a plurality of rod-shaped elements which are connected at their ends by pivots, which lock is closable into a loop by a security lock. The pivots include movable parts which are housed within a protective casing. Each rod-shaped element is rotatable about its longitudinal axis relative to the casings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 30, 1996
    Assignees: Rene Leichel, Pieter Kwakernaat
    Inventors: Rene Leichel, Johannes E. Leichel
  • Patent number: 5479836
    Abstract: A quick release mechanism is engaged on a two wheeled cycle for securing wheels, seat post or other elements. The quick release mechanism includes a post engaged through a pad and a sleeve, and threadedly engaging with a nut. A lock housing is secured on one end of the post. A core is rotatably engaged in the lock housing. A handle includes two cams secured to two end portions of the core such that the core and the handle rotate in concert. The handle is prevented from rotating when the core is locked to the lock housing such that the quick release mechanism may not be disengaged from the bicycle frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: January 2, 1996
    Inventor: Chin-Shu Chang
  • Patent number: 5467620
    Abstract: A U-lock includes a detachable header with extensions that fit around the arms of the U-bar and extend along the length of those arms to provide strength to the U-lock. The header can be used so that its base is locked at the end of the arms of the U-shaped bar or it can be inverted when locking smaller objects so that its base is locked along the lengths of the arms taking up some of the gap between the locked object and the base of the header. The header is locked to the arms of the U-shaped bar by a locking mechanism which secures the header to the arms of the U-shaped bar in four different places, two on each arm. The U-lock and header with extensions can also be used in combination with security spacers for further security.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Inventor: Richard H. Byrd, Jr.
  • Patent number: 5467618
    Abstract: The lock body of a motorcycle disk brake lock has a first side, a second side adjacent to the first side, and an open slot of a predetermined depth and extending into the lock body, which is divided into a first portion and a second portion in which a locking device is disposed. The locking device is provided centrally with a locking bolt. When the locking device is in an unlocking state, the locking bolt is located at a first position. When the locking device is in a locking state, the locking bolt is located at a second position. The first portion is provided with an open end adjacent to the open slot and located in a locking hole coaxial with the locking bolt. The first portion is provided with at least one through hole having one end joining obliquely with the locking hole and having another end located in the side which is not adjacent to the open slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 21, 1995
    Inventor: Jin-Ren Shieh
  • Patent number: 5440904
    Abstract: A lock includes a shackle for locking a wheeled cycle and includes a cable for locking the wheeled cycle to another object. Two catches are slidably engaged in the lock and each has a knob extended outward beyond the lock, the catches may engage with the ends of the cable so as to retain the ends within the lock. Two pins are slidably engaged in the block and are forced toward the catches to engage with the catches so as to lock the catches in place when the shackle is engaged in the lock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 27, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Inventor: Shun-Chang Su
  • Patent number: 5438854
    Abstract: An inexpensive, easy to manufacture security device for bicycles with a telescoping U-shaped shackle which collapses sufficiently to store the lock within the frame of a small frame bicycle and capable of telescoping sufficiently to be effective in having the U-shaped shackle pass through the bicycle wheel, frame and around a stationary object. The ends of the shackle are secured by inserting into two side holes in a tubular lock bar. One end of the shackle possesses a round lateral pocket which passes over a retainer inside the lock bar to prevent removal of the shackle. The other end of the shackle possesses a square notch which engages a key actuated lock core. The shackle can be adjusted for length when secured by the lock bar or with the bar removed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 8, 1995
    Inventor: Mohammad R. Seraj
  • Patent number: 5408854
    Abstract: A lockable wheel coupling comprises an axle plate having a splined shaft with a central bore, a wheel having a fluted axial bore, and a generally cylindrical locking member. The wheel can be mounted on the axle plate by engaging the shaft thereon with the axial bore of the wheel. Spring biased and radially displaceable retaining lugs within the central bore are engaged with retaining recesses on the inner periphery of the axial bore via aligned apertures in the shaft upon insertion of the locking member into the central bore, to releasably secure the wheel to the axle plate. The locking member carries a cam surface for displacing the retaining lugs outwards into corresponding retaining recesses and a set of locking bolts that snap engage into an annular locking recess in the inner periphery of the central bore to retain the locking member therein. A key operated lock cylinder within the locking member retracts the bolts when rotated so that the member can be removed from the central bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 25, 1995
    Inventor: Te-Shih Chiu
  • Patent number: 5406812
    Abstract: A bicycle lock, which includes a lock case, a shackle having two heads at two opposite ends thereof releasably inserted into respective openings on the lock case, a shackle locking plate revolvably received inside the lock case to automatically lock the shackle upon the insertion of the heads of the shackle into the openings on the lock case, a constraint mechanism to hold the shackle locking plate in the locking position, and a lock cylinder driven to release the shackle locking plate from the shackle for permitting the shackle to be removed from the lock case.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Inventor: Chin-Woei Jaw
  • Patent number: 5408212
    Abstract: The present invention is a multi-mode combination alarm and locking apparatus for bicycles, motorcycles and the like. The case of the combination alarm and locking apparatus can be attached to a bicycle or the like by a hollow bracket which can detachably mounted to a tubular section of the bicycle frame. In the preferred embodiment the combination alarm and locking apparatus includes a U-bolt lock. In an alternative embodiment the combination alarm and locking apparatus can be used in conjunction with a U-bolt lock. The combination alarm and locking apparatus also has a cable lock which has an elongated flexible cable with a conductive core and is retained by a retractable spool. The spool is releasibly engaged with a releasible rachet mechanism which controls the retraction of the spool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1995
    Assignee: Brio Corporation
    Inventors: Chip E. R. Meyers, Frederick W. Schmidt, Mark Andersen
  • Patent number: 5404735
    Abstract: A padlock with a built-in anti-theft alarm device that is comprised of a padlock mechanism consisting of a lock structure having a rotational locking pintle bar that is revolved a certain angle to achieve locking and unlocking, a cam suitably positioned at the center of the pintle bar, an electric switch that is actuated by the cam pushing against a switching device, an alarm circuit with an independent power supply and a vibration sensor device. The rotation of the pintle bar revolves the cam such that the lobe pushes against and closes the electric switch, which initiates the operation of the alarm circuit. The vibration sensor device triggers the alarm circuit to emit an alarm sound whenever abnormal vibration is detected. The alarm circuit has an independent power supply that is securely protected by the outer padlock case to prevent damage and power loss.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Inventor: Chen-Kuei Hsieh
  • Patent number: 5405113
    Abstract: A bicycle padlock holder includes a mounting frame fitted around the seat tube of a bicycle and fixed in place by screw bolts and nuts, a padlock carrier frame connected to the mounting frame and controlled by a tightening up device to carry a bicycle padlock, wherein the mounting frame has a horizontal lug fitted into a space between two horizontal lugs on the mounting frame and turned about a pivot between the horizontal lugs of the mounting frame and then alternatively fixed in any of a series positions around the pivot by a screw bolt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 1994
    Date of Patent: April 11, 1995
    Inventor: Chin-Woei Jaw
  • Patent number: 5388436
    Abstract: A motorcycle disk brake lock comprises a first arm, a second arm, and a lock main body. A gap is located between the first and the second arms. A lock bolt is provided with a straight leg portion and a curved portion. The straight leg portion is disposed slidably in the first arm while the curved portion of the lock bolt extends toward the second arm and across the gap. A lock bolt fastening pin is disposed in a base portion of the lock main body such that the lock bolt fastening pin can be moved between a first position and a second position, and that the lock bolt fastening pin restrains the lock bolt when located at the first position. A lock having a lock cylinder and a lock core is disposed in the base portion of the lock main body such that the lock core of the lock is coupled with the lock bolt fastening pin, which can be caused to move to the first position from the second position when the lock core is located at a locking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 1994
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Inventor: Jin-Ren Shieh
  • Patent number: 5379618
    Abstract: A locking device of a motor cycle disk brake has a body provided with a slot perpendicular to one of the sides of the body. A locking bolt is disposed in the body such that the locking bolt can be caused to move between a first position and a second position. When the locking bolt is located at the second position, the locking bolt seals off an end of the slot. A locking apparatus is housed in the body and is composed of a lock core capable of being caused to locate at a third position or at a fourth position at such time when the locking apparatus is in an unlocking state or in a locking state. The lock core is coupled with the locking bolt in such a manner that the axes of the lock core and the locking bolt are parallel to each other. The locking bolt and the lock core can be caused to act synchronously. When the locking bolt is caused to seal off the slot, the locking bolt is simultaneously aligned to pass through one of the heat-radiating holes of the disk brake, thereby incapacitating the motor cycle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Inventor: Jin-Ren Shieh
  • Patent number: 5380061
    Abstract: A bicycle seat security device, for preventing the theft of a removable bicycle seat and seat supporting post from the frame of a bicycle, has a security ring and a mounting device, e.g., a clamp or weld for establishing a connection between the security ring and the bicycle seat post. The ring has an opening for fastening a lock to the ring. A rigid connection between the security ring and the bicycle seat post secures the ring to the post with the opening in the ring oriented in a position that enables a lock to be passed through the opening in the security ring so as to lock the bicycle seat and post to the bicycle frame or other object. The ring is preferably mounted on the post in an upright position so that the center axis of the ring opening is horizontal when the post is upright and on the rear of the post beneath the rear portion of the seat. The ring can have connected to it a bracket or clamp with an opening having a center axis at right angles to the axis of the ring opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 10, 1995
    Inventor: Robert C. Pendleton
  • Patent number: 5365758
    Abstract: A lock for incapacitating a motorcycle disk brake has a lock body containing a locking bolt, a braking bolt, and a locking and unlocking device. The lock body is provided with a slot to receive a disk brake piece of a motorcycle. The locking and unlocking device has a rotatable core capable of turning between a locking position and an unlocking position. When the rotatable core is situated at the locking position, the braking bolt is at the third position so as to confine the locking bolt to the second position. When locking bolt is situated at the second position, the slot of the lock body is sealed off so as to cause the lock body to fasten securely to the motorcycle disk brake, which is then disabled. When the rotatable core is at an unlocking position, the braking bolt moves from the third position to the fourth position so as to cause the locking bolt to move from the second position to the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Inventor: Jin-Ren Shieh
  • Patent number: 5353663
    Abstract: A pair of bracket assemblies for mounting on the handlebars of a bicycle to enable use of a bicycle lock as an auxiliary handlebar. The bicycle lock includes a U-shaped member with spaced parallel legs. Each of the legs is supported in a separate bracket assembly. The bracket assemblies incorporate arm rests and permit longitudinal adjustment of the legs. Various types of release and securing mechanisms are disclosed which enable adjustment and removal of the bicycle lock, including angular adjustments of the legs of the U-shaped member with respect to the handlebar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1993
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1994
    Inventor: Robert N. Samuelson