CN210948102U - Lock and corresponding bicycle - Google Patents

Abstract

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a lock and a corresponding bicycle. The lock (50) comprises: a lock case (52) adapted to be fixed to an object to be locked; a locking ring (54) disposed partially within the lock housing (52) and adapted to move relative to the lock housing (52) to lock the locked object. The lock (50) further comprises a handle (56) fixedly disposed on one side of the lock ring (54) and adapted to drive movement of the lock ring (54) in response to a force applied to the handle (56); and a lock ring tab (58) secured to the lock housing (52). On the side close to the handle (56), the locking ring (54) is only partially covered by the locking ring impressor (58). According to the embodiment of the present disclosure, the manufacturing cost and weight of the lock (50) can be minimized while ensuring the firm installation of the lock ring (54).

Description

Lock and corresponding bicycle

Technical Field

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to locksets and corresponding bicycles, and more particularly to a structure that improves the cost and weight of the locksets.

Background

The bicycle is used as a travel tool, and the popularization rate is higher and higher. With the increase of the using frequency of the bicycle, some parts can shake in the using process. In particular, in rough road conditions, the bicycle may jolt, and this play may cause the components to function properly. For example, the lock ring of the lock may disengage from the lock when shaken and not function properly. This may risk theft of the bicycle.

Conventional designs secure the shackle in the lock by using a shackle tab, which however is made of metal, which is heavy and costly to manufacture. Reducing the weight and manufacturing cost of the lock while ensuring a secure fastening of the locking ring is a challenge facing bicycle designers.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

As mentioned above, there is a need for an improved way to make bicycle locks lighter and easier to manufacture, while not affecting the normal operation of the lock.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a bicycle that is intended to at least partially address the above and/or other potential problems with bicycle designs.

In a first aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a lockset. The lock includes: a lock case adapted to be fixed to an object to be locked; a locking ring partially disposed within the lock housing and adapted to move relative to the lock housing to lock the locked object; a handle fixedly disposed on one side of the locking ring and adapted to drive movement of the locking ring in response to a force applied to the handle; and a lock ring tab secured to the lock housing; wherein the locking ring is only partially covered by the locking ring impressor on a side near the handle.

According to the embodiment of the disclosure, the lock can be as light as possible, and the installation firmness of the lock ring cannot be influenced.

In some embodiments, the lock further comprises: an electrical cartridge housing disposed within the lock housing and adjacent to the lock ring, wherein the electrical cartridge housing includes a recess disposed adjacent to one side of the lock ring and shaped to match the shape of the lock ring, and wherein the lock housing and the recess form a first space within which the lock ring is adapted to be partially received.

In some embodiments, a second space is formed between the lock ring tab and the lock housing, the lock ring being adapted to be partially received within the second space.

In some embodiments, the electrical compartment housing is adapted to house a battery of the lock.

In some embodiments, the electrical compartment housing is adapted to receive a circuit board of the lock.

In some embodiments, the locking ring tab is made of metal.

In some embodiments, the lock further comprises: a cover adapted to couple to the lock housing to receive the lock ring tab and the electrical cartridge housing in the lock housing.

In a second aspect, embodiments of the present disclosure provide a bicycle. The bicycle includes a lock according to the first aspect of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, the bicycle is a shared bicycle.

Drawings

The above and other objects, features and advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure will become more readily understood through the following detailed description with reference to the accompanying drawings. Various embodiments of the present disclosure will be described by way of example and not limitation in the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 shows a schematic front view of a bicycle used with a lockset according to an embodiment of the disclosure;

FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of a lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 shows an interior perspective view of a lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure; and is

FIG. 4 shows a partial perspective view of a locking ring portion of a lock according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Detailed Description

The principles of the present disclosure will now be described with reference to various exemplary embodiments shown in the drawings. It should be understood that these examples are described merely to enable those skilled in the art to better understand and further implement the present disclosure, and are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure in any way. It should be noted that where feasible, similar or identical reference numerals may be used in the figures and that similar or identical reference numerals may indicate similar or identical functions. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a bicycle 100 that is intended to at least partially address the above and/or other potential problems with bicycle designs. Fig. 1 shows a schematic front view of a bicycle 100 using a lock 50 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Some example embodiments will now be described with particular reference to fig. 2-4.

As shown in fig. 2 and 3, generally, a lock 50 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a lock housing 52 and a lock ring 54. The lock case 52 is adapted to be fixed to an object to be locked. In some embodiments, the locked object may be a vehicle such as a bicycle. The lock ring 54 is partially disposed within the lock housing 52 and is adapted for movement relative to the lock housing 52 for locking the locked object.

As shown in fig. 3, the lock 50 includes a handle 56, the handle 56 being fixedly disposed on one side of the lock ring 54, the handle 56 being adapted to drive movement of the lock ring 54 in response to a force applied to the handle 56 by a user. The lock also includes a locking ring tab 58. The lock ring tab 58 is secured to the lock housing 52. On the side near the handle 56, the locking ring 54 is only partially covered by the locking ring impressor 58.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the lock ring tab 58 covering the lock ring 54 is only a separate part and is secured to the lock housing 52 on a side adjacent the handle 56. In this manner, such a design may save material, thereby reducing the cost of the lock 50, as compared to conventional designs in which the lock ring 54 is entirely covered by a lock ring tab. Furthermore, the weight of the lock 50 can be reduced, thereby making the lock 50 more lightweight.

As shown in fig. 3, in some embodiments, the latch 50 may also include a housing shell 60. An electrical cartridge housing 60 may be disposed within the lock housing 52 and adjacent the lock ring 54. The cartridge housing 60 may include a recess 62, the recess 62 being disposed adjacent to one side of the lock ring 54, and the cartridge housing 60 having a shape that matches the shape of the lock ring 54. The lock housing 52 and the recess 62 form a first space 72, and the lock ring 54 may be partially received within the first space 72.

In this manner, with a portion of the outer wall of the existing cartridge housing 60, the lock ring 54 may be restrained from undesired displacement in a direction perpendicular to its sliding direction. Thereby, the lock ring 54 can be prevented from being disengaged from the lock 50 due to bumping. Meanwhile, a separate member is not required to restrict the above-described displacement of the lock ring 54 while securing the mounting stability, whereby the material of the components can be saved.

As shown in FIG. 3, in some embodiments, a second space 74 may be formed between the lock ring tab 58 and the lock housing 52. The locking ring 54 may be partially received within the second space 74.

In this way, since the shape of the second space 74 matches the lock ring 54, the lock ring 54 can smoothly slide within the second space 74. The lock ring 54 is prevented from being disengaged from the lock 50 due to bumping.

In some embodiments, the locking ring press 58 may have a shape that mates with a portion of the locking ring 54.

In some embodiments, the electrical compartment housing 60 may be adapted to receive a battery of the latch 50. In this way, the lock 50 can be made more compact.

In some embodiments, the electrical compartment housing 60 can be adapted to receive a circuit board of the latch 50. In this way, the space inside the lock 50 can be utilized to the maximum extent, making the interior arrangement of the lock 50 more compact.

In some embodiments, the locking ring tabs 58 may be made of metal. In this manner, the lock ring 54 may be particularly protected on the side near the handle 56, as metal may provide greater rigidity and strength, thereby reducing the likelihood of the lock 50 being damaged by humans. The security of the lock 50 is improved.

In some embodiments, the locking ring press 58 may be die cast from aluminum or an aluminum alloy. Of course, the materials listed herein are exemplary only, and not limiting. The shackle preforms 58 may be made of other materials as may be desired, so long as the shackle preforms 58 are made to provide protection from vandalism, such as the lock 50. In other embodiments, the lock ring tab 58 may be integrally formed with the lock housing 52.

In some embodiments, latch 50 may also include a cover (not shown). The cover body may be coupled to the lock housing 52 to accommodate the lock ring tab 58 and the electrical cartridge housing 60 within the lock housing 52 and the cover body. In this way, the various components inside the lock 50 can be protected from the external environment, such as dust or rain. The service life of the lock 50 can thereby be increased.

In some embodiments, the cover may be made of a resin material to further reduce the overall manufacturing cost of the latch 50. In some embodiments, the cover may be coupled to the lock housing 52 via bolts so that the cover may be conveniently opened when maintenance is required.

In some embodiments, the lock housing 52 may have a connector to connect with an object to be locked for securing the lock 50 to the object to be locked.

A bicycle 100 using the latch 50 as described above is described below in conjunction with fig. 1. In the embodiment shown in fig. 1, the object to be locked is a bicycle 100. The bicycle 100 may include a frame 10 and wheels 20. A latch 50 is secured to the wheels 20 of the bicycle 100 for providing locking and unlocking functions to the bicycle 100.

In some embodiments, the bicycle 100 may be a shared bicycle. In other embodiments, the bicycle 100 may be a non-shared bicycle.

Although claims have been formulated in this application to particular combinations of features, it should be understood that the scope of the disclosure also includes any novel feature or any novel combination of features disclosed herein either explicitly or implicitly or any generalisation thereof, whether or not it relates to the same aspect as presently claimed in any claim.

Claims (9)

1. A lock (50), comprising:

a lock case (52) adapted to be fixed to an object to be locked;

a locking ring (54) disposed partially within the lock housing (52) and adapted to move relative to the lock housing (52) to lock the locked object;

a handle (56) fixedly disposed on one side of the locking ring (54) and adapted to drive movement of the locking ring (54) in response to a force applied to the handle (56); and

a lock ring tab (58) secured to the lock housing (52);

wherein the locking ring (54) is only partially covered by the locking ring impressor (58) on a side near the handle (56).

2. The lock (50) according to claim 1, further comprising:

an electrical cartridge housing (60) disposed within the lock housing (52) and adjacent to the lock ring (54),

wherein the electrical cartridge housing (60) comprises a recess (62), the recess (62) being disposed adjacent to one side of the locking ring (54) and being shaped to match the shape of the locking ring (54), and wherein the lock housing (52) and the recess (62) form a first space (72), the locking ring (54) being adapted to be partially received within the first space (72).

3. The lock (50) according to claim 1,

a second space (74) is formed between the lock ring tab (58) and the lock housing (52), the lock ring (54) being adapted to be partially received within the second space (74).

4. The lock (50) according to claim 2,

the electrical compartment housing (60) is adapted to receive a battery of the lock (50).

5. The lock (50) according to claim 2,

the electrical compartment housing (60) is adapted to receive a circuit board of the lock (50).

6. The lock (50) according to claim 1,

the locking ring preform (58) is made of metal.

7. The lock (50) according to claim 2, further comprising:

a cover adapted to be coupled to the lock housing (52) to receive the lock ring tab (58) and the electrical cartridge housing (60) within the lock housing (52).

8. A bicycle (100), characterized in that it comprises a lock (50) according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

9. The bicycle (100) of claim 8, wherein the bicycle (100) is a shared bicycle.

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