Abstract: A security device can be secured to a pedal vehicle to prevent the vehicle being pedalled. The security device includes a receiving means and a securing means. The receiving means may include a through-hole means for receiving part of a frame and a pedal crank arm of the vehicle and may have an open configuration in which the frame part and a part of the crank can be placed in the through-hole means, and a closed configuration in which a frame part and crank arm are held in the through-hole means against relative movement therebetween.

Abstract: A multi-skateboard storage rack may include a rigid frame and a plurality of vertical rods statically connected to the frame. A plurality of horizontal peg extensions may be attached to the rods. A plurality of locking jaws may be pivotally connected to corresponding ones of the peg extensions such that associated pairs of the locking jaws may be selectively articulated between a closed locked position and an open unlocked position respectively. Each pair of locking jaws includes a top and a bottom hook which may be independently articulated along mutually exclusive arcuate paths oriented about the corresponding peg extensions. A plurality of locks may be removably fastened to the associated pairs of locking jaws for prohibiting the pairs of locking jaws from being articulated. The multi-skateboard storage rack may further include a plurality of non-linear guide tracks attached to the frame. The multi-skateboard storage rack may further include an optional flexible fenced closure formed from a mesh screen.

Abstract: A latching system 1 has a housing 3 provided with a recess 5 in which a part of the bicycle can be inserted, preferably a frame tube sloping upwards. In the housing 3 a latching element 7 is located which can be moved between a release position in which the latching element opens the recess and a latching position in which the latching element closes the recess. The latching system 1 further comprises a key 19 that is positioned in an opening 21 in the housing 3 and is pushed out of the housing when the latching element is moved from the latching position to the release position. To this end the latching element 7 is equipped with an arm 23 which is fitted to the U-shaped part of the housing. When the latching element 7 turns to the release position, one end 25 of the arm 23 pushes against the key 19 causing it it be pushed out of the opening 21.

Abstract: A bicycle and bicycle parking and lock system wherein a hub locking device that is secured to a bicycle cooperates with a parking rack. The bicycle includes an engagement member that is secured to an axle of the bicycle. The engagement member selectively removably cooperates with a recess formed in the parking and lock system. The parking and lock system includes a number of upstanding members that are positioned to generally flank the front wheel of a bicycle to maintain the bicycle in a generally upright orientation. Each or select number of the upstanding members include a lock system that cooperates with the locking engagement member so as to secure the respective bicycle with respect to the parking system.

Abstract: An improved bicycle rack for public and private use having a hanger housing frame (10), having a hinged door extending from the upper portion of the housing, connected with a hinge assembly (13). Extending from the lower frame end is a seats section, (26), (27), (28), (29), allowing the placing a bicycle frame and one or two bicycle tires. A flange (18) protrudes through a flange cutout (20) when the door (17) is closed. The flange (18) has a primary shackle cutout (19) providing for the locking of the chamber opening (16), no longer requiring the use of u-shape, tether locks, (although they may be used) a simple key or combination lock is all that is required to lock the frame and released tires within an approximately 9?×9? chamber (25). The hanger housing mounting surface (24) is intended to be welded or otherwise affixed to parking meters, stationary objects, and other similar structures.

Abstract: An automatic cycle storage system comprising a plurality of cycles, each of which carries a locking member designed to be received in a keeper of a locking station. Each cycle includes an anti-theft cycle lock which, when it is in the position in which it immobilizes the cycle, prevents the cycle from being locked to a locking station.

Abstract: An electronic lock for removably securing a movable item to a structure, the electronic lock comprising first and second complementary cooperating connecting members, each being fixedly mounted to a respective one of the movable item and the structure and being engageable together in a lockable position; and a securing assembly for securing the first and second connecting members together when engaged in the lockable position, the securing assembly comprising a movable locking member operatively associated to the first connecting member, a locking aperture defined in the second connecting member, the locking aperture being adapted for receiving the movable locking member when the connecting members are engaged together in the lockable position; an actuator operatively coupled to the movable locking member for actuating the movable locking member between an unlocked position enabling disengagement of the first and second connecting members and a locked position wherein the movable locking member engages the lo

Abstract: An electronic vehicle locking system includes a stanchion affixed to a solid surface, a housing affixed to the stanchion and one or more elongated securing members operable to wrap around a portion of a vehicle. The elongated securing members include a first locking element which is operable to engage a second locking element disposed along the length of the stanchion, thereby securing a vehicle to the stanchion. The housing includes a user input device operable to receive user input to engage or disengage the first and second locking elements, an electronic control device operable in response to the user input to send a signal to engage or disengage the first and second locking elements and a display device operable to display at least an indication of whether the first and second locking elements are engaged or disengaged.

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: An anti theft device for a trailer comprising a bracket attached to a side of the trailer, a pipe flattened at one end thereof such that the flattened end is adapted to be received in the bracket, the pipe when received in the bracket and disposed in a vertical relationship being adapted to lift the trailer slightly above the ground so that the bottom of the pipe is in contact with the ground and a lock for locking the pipe to the bracket while maintaining the vertical position of the pipe.

Abstract: Retractable hitching post for bicycles having a casing which is mounted in the ground, a post which is telescopically mounted in the casing for movement between a retracted position in which the post is below ground level and an extended position in which a substantial portion of the post is above ground level. The post can be secured in the extended position, and a bicycle can be locked to the post. In some disclosed embodiments, the post is cushioned by air damping as it returns to its retracted position.

Abstract: An anti theft device for a trailer comprising a bracket attached to a side of the trailer, a pipe flattened at one end thereof such that the flattened end is adapted to be received in the bracket, the pipe when received in the bracket and disposed in a vertical relationship being adapted to lift the trailer slightly above the ground so that the bottom of the pipe is in contact with the ground and a lock for locking the pipe to the bracket while maintaining the vertical position of the pipe.

Abstract: A motorcycle locking stand for providing a stand to which a motorcycle can be securely locked to prevent theft. The stand includes an elongated horizontal base member anchorable to an underlying surface, a U-shaped lock bar attached to and extending horizontally along both sides of the base member, and a restraining member securable at both ends to the U-shaped lock bar. As such, the wheels of a motorcycle are positionable within the base member and the restraining member is securable in association with the motorcycle such that the motorcycle is immobilized.

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 security device (10) for security a frame or chassis of a caravan or other wheeled vehicle to the ground comprises an elongate securing arm (12) extending substantially transversely of the chassis between two frame members (4) thereof, and an elongate support member (14) extending downwardly into the ground. The support member (14) and the securing arm (12) are made in one piece and the free end of the support member (14) is engaged in the ground. The engagement of the support member (14) is such that withdrawal thereof from the ground requires rotation of the support member (14). At each of its ends, the securing arm (12) carries engagement members (32,34) to engage with, and be locked to, the frame members (4). Although the security device is simple to manufacture and install, it provides a high degree of security.

Abstract: A bicycle locking device is disclosed having a base that is securely mountable to a surface, such as a wall, a post, or a ceiling and a support arm connected at one end to the base and having a jaw-like fastener at its other end which cooperates with a jaw-like locking arm connected to the support arm for lockable attachment to a bicycle. The bicycle locking device is retractable for easy storage.

Abstract: Upstanding, vertical side rails welded to oppositely facing horizontal top and bottom plates at respective corners thereof form a unitary, rigid, parallelepiped open frame structure including an open front slot to receive a bicycle wheel rim and tire. Deflectable resilient members mounted to side rails extend towards each other and snap behind an inserted bicycle wheel rim. Horizontal side rails or plates and rear plates are fixed to respective pairs of side rails to render the structure rigid. Apertures in the bottom and top plates permit fixedly mounting of the module or a plurality of upright modules to form a multi-module bicycle rack. A transverse common coupling member may be a bench, a planar seat, a table top or a planter. A steel security arm having a U-shaped steel loop welded at one end may be rotatably mounted to the open frame structure at the opposite end.

Abstract: A stand for locking the front wheel of a vehicle, such as a motorcycle, in a stable position. The stand has front and rear support mechanisms which, in a preferred embodiment, are actuated by a ramp so that the weight of the front wheel of the motorcycle as it is rolled onto the ramp will actuate the front and rear supports to engage the tire at locations forward and rearward of the wheel axis of rotation.

Abstract: This invention relates to a securing mechanism in the form of a clamp, said securing mechanism also incorporating a locking mechanism which when in locked form prevents the clamp from being readily opened. In preferred embodiments the securing mechanism is in the form of a clamp comprising at least two retaining members, a translation means associated with the two retaining members, a handle containing a locking mechanism attached to said translation means, characterised in that the handle can be moved by the translation means to secure the retaining members with respect to each other, and when the locking mechanism is activated on the handle ready movement of the handle and subsequent release of the retaining members is prevented. The securing mechanism provides a secure means by which valuable articles can be held.

Abstract: An anti-theft device made of welded steel material attached to the tail section of a snowmobile includes a U-shaped frame attached to the tail section of the snowmobile and includes a hollow sleeve extending vertically from the U-shaped frame. Spaced vertically above the U-shaped frame, attached to the hollow member, is a latch, an attachment bracket and an attachment plate. The pivotally mounted latch is biased to extend over one end of the hollow member for holding the lift bar in the hollow member. The attachment bracket is used to attach the device to a rear bumper of the snowmobile and the horizontally extending attachment plate is secured to the tail section of the snowmobile. A vertically extending lift bar is slidably mounted in the hollow member. The lift bar includes a groove defined in one side which is alignable with opposed openings in the hollow member.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for a two-wheeled motorcycle having a center stand; the locking mechanism in one embodiment including a key lock with a cylinder that is connected to a cam that displaces a locking pin to engage a pivotal sleeve that connects the center stand to the frame of the motorcycle such that when the lock is engaged, the pin extends to an aligned hole on the center stand when the center stand is displaced to its operable position. When the center stand is locked, the motorcycle cannot be moved. An embodiment includes a bracket unit for securement to a leg of the stand, having a pivotal detent arm and a lock for locking the detent arm in a locked position.

Abstract: A stand which is to be placed on a supportive surface which is to engage in a supporting manner with the front wheel of a motorcycle. The stand is to support the motorcycle in its normal upright position. The stand includes a backbone member within which the front wheel of the motorcycle is to be cradled in a closely conforming manner. Associated with the backbone member is a right side support and a left side support which are located in a facing relationship with the backbone member located there between. Both the right side support and the left side support are adjustably mounted on the backbone member so as to vary the spacing between the supports so as to accommodate different sizes of tires of motorcycles.

Abstract: A bicycle security system includes a locking bicycle rack and employs a user's automated teller banking card to operate the system and debit charges accrued in connection with use of the system from the user's bank account. The locking system has an electronic control means which locks and unlocks the bicycle rack by means of a banking card. The electronic control means includes a timer which tracks time in connection with use of the system. The control means thereafter calculates a charge based upon the use of the system and debits the accrued charges from the user's bank account via telephone modem. The locking bicycle rack incorporates three locking pins which lock the bicycle at the frame, the front wheel and the rear wheel to provide a high degree of security.

Abstract: A locking apparatus for use in a motor cycle stand is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a main shaft pivotally mounted in the axial hole of the motor cycle stand, a roller connected to one end of the main shaft, a roller jacket being fastened to the motor cycle body by means of a position lever and having a braking portion disposed therein, a braking device associated with the roller and the roller jacket, a locking device comprising a lock body coupled with the roller jacket and a lock core housed in the lock body, and a clutch comprising an activator and a driven member housed in the lock body and a spring member sandwiched between the activator and the driven member. The braking device housed in a roller operates in close cooperation with a roller jacket to stop the motion of the roller. The lock core can be rotated and pushed forward by a key to activate the driven member, which, in turn, locks up the roller in order to immobilize the motor cycle stand.

Abstract: A universal personal property locking device for releasably securing articles of personal property against unauthorized removal. The locking device includes a housing adapted to be mounted on a support surface and a generally U-shaped receptacle secured to the housing. In a preferred embodiment the receptacle has opposite closed ends and open ends so that an article inserted into the receptacle through the open end can only be removed from the open end. A lock bar is movably supported in the housing for back and forth movement between locked and unlocked positions. The lock bar extends out of the housing across the open end of the receptacle in its locked position and is moved away from the open end of the receptacle in its unlocked position, thereby to enable the insertion and removal of articles of personal property into and from the receptacle. A releasable lock mechanism in the housing is operative to releasably secure the lock bar in the locked position thereof.

Abstract: A support member is rotatably fastened to a bracket that is configured for mounting to a bicycle seat tube just above the bottom bracket. The support member is movable between a stored position where it is generally parallel to and just behind the seat tube and a lower position to support the weight of the bicycle. A locking mechanism includes an X-shaped recess in a head of the support member and a pair of detents in the bracket. The detents extend from a projection that is flexibly connected to the bracket. The projection bends slightly to permit movement of the support member between positions.

Abstract: A device for retaining a body which may be a bicycle wheel includes an automatic locking mechanism normally disposed in inoperative position but moved to operative locking position when the body is moved into place. A manual release mechanism is provided to allow the body to be removed and a coin operated mechanism is also provided to retain the locking mechanism in operative position until a key allowed of removal by actuation of the coin operated mechanism is reinserted and turned. The actuation of the coin operated mechanism blocks operation of the manual release mechanism until the key is reinserted and turned.

Abstract: A device for locking a bicycle (1) provided with a bicycle lock (18) has a stand (2) and a member (3) fixed thereon and adapted to cooperate with the bicycle lock (18) in such a manner that the member (3), together with the bicycle lock (18) in the locking position thereof, ensures locking of the bicycle (1) to the stand (2). The stand (2) has a part (5b) along which said member (3) is displaceable for vertical adjustment. Said member (3) is adapted to engage one seat stay (16) of the bicycle (1) adjacent the bicycle lock (18) in order to hold the bicycle and has a through opening (12) which is designed for receiving the locking element (17) of the bicycle lock (18).

Abstract: An anti-theft device for semi-truck trailer landing gear of the type of telescoping concentric inner and outer cylinders which inhibits the landing gear from being raised by preventing the retraction of the inner cylinder into the outer cylinder, the anti-theft device defining an elongated pin adapted to reside in an opening situated transversely through the inner cylinder and located proximate the outer cylinder, the elongated pin having a head at one end, an extending and retractable cog emerging from the shank of the elongated pin proximate the head, and a locking means interiorly to the hollow bore of the elongated pin with the lock located at the end of the elongated pin opposite the head and connected with the cog in order to extend and retract it.

Abstract: This antitheft device acts on the stand of the motorcycle to lock it in a lowered position. It comprises a lock unit attachable at two different positions to the frame of the motorcycle by means of a key, which is provided with a latch element. At one setting of the block, the latch element will not interfere with the movement of the stand, allowing normal use of the motorcycle, and at the other position, the latch element will inhibit the stand raising.

Abstract: A security cover lockably engageable with surface mounted apparatus for preventing unauthorized access to the apparatus. The security cover includes a shell with peripheral sides which closely conform to the size of the apparatus over which it fits, and a pair of tangs on the shell edge wedgable between the apparatus and the surface. A key lock is mounted within the outer surface of the protective cover and includes a slotted finger rotatable with the lock cylinder. The fastener with which the apparatus is fixed to the surface is replaced by a double-headed fastener and is engageable with the slotted finger to thereby lock the protective cover to the apparatus. In the alternative, another apparatus screw is replaced with a double-headed fastener and, instead of tangs, a side edge of the cover is slotted for engagement with the second double-headed screw.

Abstract: A locking bicycle rack comprises a plurality of individual bicycle stalls each including a bifurcated swing arm which is pivotally mounted to traverse the stall and engage both wheels and the frame of a bicycle positioned within the stall. The swing arms engage a locking mechanism which includes a latch to maintain the swing arms across the stalls while the stalls are unoccupied. Upon receipt of a predetermined number of coins, a centrally located stall selection mechanism allows selection of an unoccupied stall and operation of the associated latch to release the selected stall. Each locking mechanism includes a guard cap which surrounds, protects and operates an associated lock. Operation of the locks as well as lock securing pins is via cam surfaces within the guard caps. Each lock is operated by a key which is captured within the guard cap while a stall is unoccupied.

Abstract: A bicycle storage rack permitting storage of a bicycle in a vertical position in which a U-channel having walls which are slightly distendable from each other and a number of restraint means along the length thereof is adapted to releasably restrain the front wheels of a bicycle by engagement with the lateral surface of the rim. Provision is also made for bicycles having wheels of various diameters, and as well the rack is adapted to be pivoted, so that a bicycle may be stored at a relatively acute angle, relative to the supporting surface.

Abstract: A bicycle stand or rack is of either open framework or solid construction and has a vertically inclined hub support surface for supporting a bicycle by leaning a projecting hub portion of one wheel against such surface. Portions of the stand provide stops to prevent the wheel from rolling forward and backward from the stall space, from sliding from the hub-supporting surface and from twisting with respect to the bicycle frame. The stand may be made in modular sections for use singly to support one bicycle or in multiples to support several bicycles. The stand may also be provided with a flattened top portion to provide a seat for pedestrians.

Abstract: This disclosure deals with a locking mechanism for a stand that keeps a two-wheeled vehicle upright with one of its wheels substantially free of the vehicle weight. The stand is pivotable relative to a frame member of the vehicle to a standing position, and it has a recess therein. The lock mechanism has a lock member or pin which is movable to project therefrom by turning a key, the movement causing the pin to engage the recess when the stand is at the standing position.

Abstract: A security stand is provided which secures a motorcycle and each of its major, valuable components against theft. The stand does not utilize a padlock or chain either of which can be attacked by acid, quickly supercooled and embrittled by a cryogen, or easily cut with an oxyacetylene torch. The stand does utilize an internal locking means such as a dead bolt, which engages the ends of cross bar pipes necessarily containing cementitious material, which pipes are inserted in passages through a pair of angulated arms. The arms extend upwardly from a base, and, preferably both arms and base are also filled with cementitious material. The angulation of the arms is such that they do not provide a horizontal surface against which a hydraulic jacking means may be biased in cooperation with the base, or ground upon which the base is disposed. The cross bar pipes function as locking members when they are inserted through openings between the frame and engine of the motorcycle and locked in the arms.

Abstract: An assembly includes a face plate which is mounted to an exposed wall stud in an enclosure such as a garage. The ends of a U-shaped locking member formed from a bar of hardened steel extend through transverse openings in the face plate and encircle a portion of a bicycle frame. An eye is formed on one end of the locking member and a padlock is placed through the eye to prevent withdrawal of the locking member from the face plate. In a first embodiment of the invention the face plate is mounted to the exposed edge of the wall stud on the interior of the enclosure, and in a second embodiment the face plate is mounted to the outside surface of the wall defined by the wall stud.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method and an apparatus for securing a bicycle to a bicycle rack. In particular, this invention may be used to secure bicycles to a bicycle rack which mounts on a car bumper.

Abstract: A device is provided for supporting and locking a bicycle. It comprises a channel member for receiving the front and rear wheels of the bicycle, a supporting section which includes a support member fixed with respect to the channel member, a pivotally mounted clamping mechanism for clamping a portion of the frame of the bicycle to the support member against movement relative to the support member and a wheel locking assembly cooperating with the clamping mechanism clamping the front and rear wheels in the channel member.

Abstract: An improved bicycle locking rack which comprises a pair of parallel sidewalls attached to a solid ground base between which the bicycle is placed. One side of the stall has attached thereto an adjustable locking bar which may be lowered against the frame and locked in place thereby holding the bicycle firmly on the ground between the sidewalls of the stall and effectively preventing removal of the bicycle or any of its expensive components.