Land vehicles: wheels and axles – Axle – With distinct handle to effect mounting on cycle-type vehicle
Patent
1998-11-04
2000-11-28
Stormer, Russell D.
Land vehicles: wheels and axles
Axle
With distinct handle to effect mounting on cycle-type vehicle
70233, E05B 7100
Patent
active
061525413
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.
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