Locks – Special application – For control and machine elements
Patent
1997-06-12
1999-09-28
Boucher, Darnell M.
Locks
Special application
For control and machine elements
70233, B62H 516
Patent
active
059569832
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. A second embodiment includes a swivel on the holding bracket for holding the locking cane in both the inoperative and operative positions.
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Boucher Darnell M.
Litman Richard C.
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