CA2164654A1 - Motorcycle lock - Google Patents

Motorcycle lock

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CA2164654A1
CA2164654A1 CA002164654A CA2164654A CA2164654A1 CA 2164654 A1 CA2164654 A1 CA 2164654A1 CA 002164654 A CA002164654 A CA 002164654A CA 2164654 A CA2164654 A CA 2164654A CA 2164654 A1 CA2164654 A1 CA 2164654A1
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Daniel Laliberte
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    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62HCYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES
    • B62H5/00Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cycles; Locks integral with cycles
    • B62H5/003Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cycles; Locks integral with cycles using chains or cables
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62JCYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J11/00Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps

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Abstract

A retaining assembly suitable for retaining a locking cable for a motorbike wherein the retaining assembly includes an upper sub-assembly, a lower sub-assembly and an intermediate sub-assembly, each of the sub assemblies being attachable to the frame members of the motorbike to retain and guide the locking cable. The retaining assembly is particularly suitable for chains of the segmented type. 11

Description

2 1 64654 Patent Application of Daniel Laliberté
for a MOTORCYCLE LOCK

Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a retaining device or assembly and more particularly to a retaining device or assembly suitable for retaining a cable on a motorbike.

Background of the Invention The use of loeking ehains or eables to prevent the theft of bieyeles and partieularly motorbikes is a widely aeeepted praetiee. However, when the ehains or eables are not in use sueh as when riding the motorbike, a plaee must be found to store the cable. Frequently, the rider will carry the chain about his body when there is no other means of storage readily available.

Although many dirrelelll types of chains or eables are commercially available, a popular type of 20 cable is the one formed of interconneeted segments. These eables are difficult to cut and provide reasonable security, but are also relatively heavy.

Summary of the Invention It is an object of the present invention to provide a retaining assembly suitable for retaining a cable for a motorbike.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide a retaining assembly for a segmented type chain for a motorbike.

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a retaining assembly suitable 10 for ~ hlillg a locking cable for a motorbike, the retaining assembly comprising an upper sub-assembly, a lower sub-assembly and at least one intermediate sub-assembly. The retaining assembly is particularly adapted for ~tt~rhment to the frame members of a motorcycle. Thus, the upper sub-assembly includes means for ~tt~rhing the sub-assembly to the frame members, means for receiving and retaining a first end of the cable, and means for receiving and retaining a second end of the cable. The lower sub-assembly includes means for ~tt~rlling the lower sub-assembly to the frame members and also includes means for receiving and guiding the cable in an arcuate fashion through 180. The intermediate sub-assembly also includes means for ~tt~ching the sub-assembly to at least one of the frame members and means for receiving and retaining an intermediate portion of the cable.

In greater detail, the retaining assembly is adapted to hold and retain a cable in proximity to the frame members of a motorcycle. Generally, the frame members have a substantially vertical portion spaced rearwardly of the front fork of the motorbike and which vertical portion merges arcuately with a horizontal portion extending rearwardly thereof.

The upper sub-assembly includes means for securing the sub-assembly to at least one of the frame members. These frame members are normally tubular in configuration and various 7~tt~cllment means may be employed. The sub-assembly may be secured to a single one of the frame members or to both.

The upper sub-assembly will include means for retaining the ends of the cable. Conventionally, one end of the cable will have a member with an aperture formed therein and which aperture is adapted o to receive the second end of the cable in a locking relationship. A combination lock or other means is provided for locking the ends together.

Conveniently, the upper sub-assembly may provide means for locking the cable and to this end, a post or like member which is sized to fit within the aperture of the first end is provided. The post will replicate the function of the second end of the cable and thus retain the first end in a locking relationship. The second end of the cable may conveniently be retained in a desired position by having a member with an apellule extending therethrough to receive the second end. If desired, this configuration could be the reverse of the means for holding the first end - i.e. the member with the aperture could include locking means. Other mechanical retaining means could also be employed.

The lower sub-assembly will also include means for ~tt~cllin~ the sub-assembly to the frame members. For many chains, the lower sub-assembly will be attached to the horizontal portion of the frame members although this will naturally depend on the particular bike structure and the cable length.

As was the case with the upper sub-assembly, the lower sub-assembly may be attached to one or both of the frame members.

The lower sub-assembly will include means for guiding the cable through a turn of 180. As such, a number of dirrelelll arrangements are possible including the use of spaced guide members.
a preferred embodiment, a concave shaped member is utilized to retain the cable.

At least one intermediate sub-assembly is provided for retaining the cable in a desired position as it extends from the upper sub-assembly to the lower sub-assembly and back again. The intermediate sub assemblies may function merely as guide members or both as guide and retaining members depending upon the length of the chain. One could utilize a single sub-assembly having two retaining members thereon or alternatively, each sub-assembly may comprise two different members, each attachable to the frame member.

Brief Description of the Drawin~s An embodiment of the present invention will now be described, by way of example, in reference 20 to the following drawings in which:

FIGURE 1: is a perspective view of a portion of a motorbike showing a portion of the device of the -present invention retaining a cable thereon;

FIGURE 2: is an exploded view of the device;

FIGURE 3: is an exploded view illustrating the lower sub-assembly;

FIGURE 4: is a perspective view of the lower sub-assembly in an assembled condition and retaining a cable.

o Similar references are used in dirrerellt views to denote similar components.

Detailed Description Referring to the drawings in greater detail and by reference characters thereto, reference will initially be made to Figure 2 which illustrates, in an exploded view, all the sub assemblles and components thereof.

Shown in dotted lines is a typical chain or cable 10 which is utilized for locking a motorbike.
Cable 10 is of the segmented type having a plurality of interconnected segments 12. An end 14, is adapted to fit within aperture 18 of second end 16. End 14 is locked within aperture 18 by a combination type lock.

-The present invention includes an upper sub-assembly which is generally designated by reference numeral 20 in Figure 2. Upper sub-assembly 20 includes a plate member 22 which has an apellul~ 24 formed therein. Aperture 24 is adapted to receive a nut 26 and bolt 28 for securing sub-assembly 20 to the motorbike.

Extending oulw~ldly from plate 22 is a first post 30 which includes a first cylindrical portion 32 and a second cylindrical portion 34; first and second portions 32 and 34 are separated by a groove 36.
A second post 38 also extends outwardly from plate 22; second post 38 includes an aperture 31 formed therein .

Turning now the lower sub-assembly which is generally designated by reference numeral 42, reference will be initially made to Figure 2 which shows sub-assembly 42 in an exploded view. Lower sub-assembly 42 includes a pair of hook shaped elements 44 and 44' which are substantially identical and thus, only one will be described in detail.

Element 44 includes a flat planar portion 46 which has an aperture 48 formed therein. Flat planar portion 46 has, at one end thereof, a hook shaped portion 50 with a slot 52 being formed intermediate planar portion 46 and hook shaped portion 50. Gear clamps 54 and 54' also form a portion of lower sub-assembly 42 for reasons which will be discussed hereinbelow.

Lower sub-assembly 42 further includes a guide member which is generally designated by reference numeral 56 and which may best be seen in Figure 3. Guide member 56 includes a plate portion 58 having an aperture 60 formed therein. Along a side marginal edge of plate portion 58 is a perpendicularly extending flange 62.

Guide member 56 also includes a concave element 64 which is sized to receive cable 10. A nut 66 and associated bolt 68 are adapted to secure guide member 56 to hook shaped elements 44 and 44';
bolt 68 will extend through apellules 48, 48' and 60' as may be seen in Figure 3.

The device of the present invention also includes a first intermediate sub-assembly 70 and a second intermediate assembly generally designated by reference numeral 72.

First intermediate assembly 70 comprises a pair of guide elements 74, 74' having apertures 76 and 76' respectively formed therein. Gear clamps 78 and 78' also form a portion of first intermediate sub-assembly 70.

Second intermediate sub-assembly 72' includes a pair of clamps 80 and 80' which are secured together by bolts 82 and 82' in a substantially conventional manner.

Each of clamps 80 and 80' has a spring clip 84 and 84' secured thereto. As may be seen in Figure 2, clip 84 includes spring arms 86 and 88 in a conventional arrangement.

In use, upper sub-assembly 20 is mounted on frame members 92 and 94 by means of nut and bolt 26, 28. Intermediate sub assemblies 70 and 72 are also mounted on frame members 92 and 94 as may be seen in Figure 1. Lower sub-assembly 42 is connected to the horizontally extending portion of frame members 92, 94, as is best seen in Figures 3 and 4. In this respect, gear clamps 54, 54' are adapted to encircle frame members 92, 94 and retain hook shaped elements 44 and 46 in position. In tum, guide member 56 is secured to hook shaped elements 44, 44' by means of nut and bolt 66, 68.

Cable 10 may initially be secured by end 16 being engaged with post 30 through aperture 18. End 16 may then be locked in position in a conventional manner. Cable 10 may then be inserted in spring clip 84 and thus guided by guide element 74'. It subsequently goes to lower sub-assembly 42 where it tums through 1800 by means of engagement with concave element 64 of guide member 56. Cable 10 then passes over guide element 74 and is retained by spring clip 84. Finally, end 14 may be inserted through aperture 40 of post 38 and retained in position by a cotter pin 90.

It will be understood that the above described embodiment is for purposes of illustration only and that changes and modifications may be made thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims (5)

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive privilege or property is claimed are defined as follows:
1- A retaining assembly suitable for retaining a locking cable for a motorbike having a pair of frame members, the assembly comprising:

(a) an upper sub-assembly, said upper sub-assembly including means for attaching said sub-assembly to at least one of said frame members, means for receiving and retaining a first end of said cable, and means for receiving and retaining a second end of said cable, (b) a lower sub-assembly including means for attaching said lower sub-assembly to said frame members, and means for receiving and guiding said cable in an arcuate fashion through 180°, and (c) at least one intermediate sub-assembly, said intermediate sub-assembly including means for attaching said intermediate sub-assembly to at least one of said frame members, and means for receiving and retaining an intermediate portion of said cable.
2- The retaining assembly of Claim 1 wherein said locking cable has a first end having an aperture formed therein with a second end being insertable in said aperture of said first end and being adapted to be locked therein, said upper sub-assembly including first and second posts, a first post being sized to fit within said aperture of said first end of said cable such that said cable may be locked thereon, said second post having an aperture formed therein and being adapted to receive said second end of said cable in said aperture.
3- The retaining assembly of Claim 1 wherein said lower sub-assembly includes the guiding member to guide said cable through 180? said guide member having a concave portion to receive said cable.
4- The retaining assembly of Claim 1 including first and second intermediate sub assemblies, said first intermediate sub-assembly being adapted to guide said cable and said second intermediate sub-assembly being adapted to retain said cable adjacent to said frame members.
5- The retaining assembly of Claim 4 wherein each of said intermediate sub assemblies comprises a pair of members, each member being secured to one of said frame members.
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Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2011000985A1 (en) * 2009-07-01 2011-01-06 Componentes Europeos Moto-Auto, S.L. Theft-prevention device for motorcycles, quads, scooters and the like
US9217265B2 (en) 2013-06-05 2015-12-22 ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG Joint lock

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2011000985A1 (en) * 2009-07-01 2011-01-06 Componentes Europeos Moto-Auto, S.L. Theft-prevention device for motorcycles, quads, scooters and the like
ES2356954A1 (en) * 2009-07-01 2011-04-14 Componentes Europeos Moto-Auto, S.L Theft-prevention device for motorcycles, quads, scooters and the like
US9217265B2 (en) 2013-06-05 2015-12-22 ABUS August Bremicker Söhne KG Joint lock

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