GB2346353A

GB2346353A - Handlebar immobilising anti-theft device for motorcycles

Info

Publication number: GB2346353A
Application number: GB9902391A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Russell Burke
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1999-02-04
Filing date: 1999-02-04
Publication date: 2000-08-09
Also published as: GB9902391D0

Abstract

An anti-theft device for motorcycles comprises a handlebar immobilising unit having a cover 1 for the clutch handle and a cover 2 for the throttle handle connected by a length adjustable arm 8, the unit having two cables 10 and 11 that are fastened, after passing around parts of the motorcycle and /or a solid object, to a locking barrel 12. The handle covers preferably have lever stoppers 3 and 4 that stop operation of the clutch and brake levers.

Description

HANDLEBAR AND DUAL CABLE IMMOBILISING ANTI-THEFT DEVICE FOR MOTORCYCLES This invention relates to a handlebar and dual cable immobilising anti-theR device for motorcycles.

There are many motorcycles stolen every year throughout the world. The two main ways a motorcycle can be stolen are to be ridden away or lifted into a van and taken away.

Currently, there are not many anti-theft devices on the market. The main deterrent is a chain placed through the wheel of the motorcycle, or a brake disk lock. There is now an increased need for quality anti-theft devices for motorcycles due to thieves getting around the current inventions and therefore stealing the motorcycle.

The lockable handlebar immobilising unit is easily fitted in place and the first cable is fitted through the front wheel and locked in place on the handlebar immobilising unit. The second cable is fitted around a strong stable object i. e motorcycle parking frame, and then also locked in place on the handlebar immobilising unit. The device comes with a carrying pouch, which makes it easy to carry while riding the motorcycle.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which : Figure 1 shows in perspective, the handlebar immobilising unit, including the cables, from a top view ; Figure 2 illustrates the clutch side of the handlebar immobilising unit and cables, from a top view ; Figure 3 shows the brake side of the handlebar immobilising unit, including the unit adjuster arm, from a top view; Figure 4 shows the throttle handle cover, incorporating the brake lever stopper and cable mount, from a front view ; Figure 5 shows the clutch side handle cover, incorporating the clutch lever stopper and cable locking barrel, from a front view.

Figure 6 shows the handlebar immobilising unit in place on the motorcycle, from a side view.

Figure 7 shows the hinge, from a front view; Figure 8 shows the unit adjuster arm, from a top view, Figure 9 shows the unit locking barrel, from a front view; Figure 10 shows the unit adjuster arm incorporated inside the adjuster arm cover tube, from a side view ; Figure 11 shows the unit adjuster arm, incorporating the shaven runner position, from a side view ; Figure 12 shows the unit revolution adjuster, from a front view ; Figure 13 shows the device carrying pouch, from a front view, Figure 14 shows the device carrying pouch, from a rear view ; Figure I shows the device carrying pouch in a fold away position, from a front view.

Referring to the drawing the anti-theft device comprises a handlebar immobilising unit which is made up of several different arms, including the clutch side arm 5 and the brake side arm 6. The unit also has two cables, cable 10 and cable 11 as shown in Fig 1.

The handlebar immobilising unit can be adjusted in size, to fit different distanced handlebars. This is done by using the unit adjuster arm 7 which is fed inside the unit adjuster arm cover 8 and the remaining unit adjuster arm 7 showing is covered by the unit adjuster arm flexible cover 17 as shown in Fig 2 and 3.

The handlebar immobilising unit includes a throttle handle cover 2 which is joint to the brake side arm 6. The throttle handle cover 2 is placed on to the motorcycle by the handlebar entry point 24. Incorporated on the throttle handle cover 2 is a brake lever stopper 4 which effectively stops the brake lever being pressed while the device is on the motorcycle. There is also the cable mount 18 connected to the throttle handle cover 2 which includes cable 10 and cable 11. Cable 10 is held in the cable mount 18 by a crimp 19, and is fed through the front wheel and back up to the cable locking barrel 12. Cable 11 is also held in the cable mount 18 by a crimp 19, and is fed around a strong stable object i. e a motorcycle parking frame. It is then fed back up to the cable locking barrel 12 as shown in Fig 4. The handlebar immobilising unit also includes a clutch side handle cover 1 which is joint to the clutch side arm 5. The clutch side handle cover 1 is placed on to the motorcycle by the handlebar entry point 24. Incorporated on the clutch side handle cover 1 is a clutch lever stopper 3 which effectively stops the clutch lever 22 being pressed while the device is on the motorcycle. Also connected to the clutch side handle cover 1 is the cable locking barrel 12. The cable locking barrel 12 comprises tw-o cable locking points. Cable locking point 20 is where cable 10 is locked in place and cable locking point 21 is where cable 11 is locked in place as shown in Fig 5. The handlebar 23 is situated inside the clutch side handle cover 1 and the clutch lever 22 is prevented from being pushed as shown in Fig 6.

The hinge 14 is found at both sides of the handlebar immobilising unit and is positioned to give maximum sufficient movement, as different motorcycles have different distanced handlebars 23. The two parts of the hinge are held together by a rivet 13. There is also a hinge stopper 15, which prevents the hinge having too much movement.

The unit adjuster arm 7 incorporates rounded out parts of the unit adjuster arm 7, which compliments the unit locking barrel 16. Inside the rounded out parts are the unit locking barrel pins slots 26, which house the unit locking barrel pins 25 when the unit is in a locked position. This is done for a high strength locking position as shown in Fig 8 and 9.

The unit adjuster arm 7 must be placed under the unit locking barrel 16 in a specific position, so the unit locking barrel pins 25 cans be perfectly placed in the unit locking barrel pin slots 26 and therefore be locked securely. This is done by the unit adjuster arm cover tube 8 having a inner-tube runner 28, of which the unit adjuster arm 7 incorporates a shaved runner 27, making the unit adjuster arm 7 able to run smoothly inside the unit adjuster arm cover tube 8 as shown in Fig 10 and 11.

The handlebar immobilising unit comprises four revolution adjusters 9 which are situated at either side of the hinge 14. These are placed in the appropriate position for maximum sufficient movement, as different motorcycles have different distanced handlebars 23 as shown in Fig 12.

The device comes complete with a carry pouch 29. This is needed as the motorcycle rider will not be able to place the device on the bike or carry it by hand. The device is placed in and out of the carry pouch 29 through the entry zip 34 as shown in Fig 13.

The carry pouch 29 incorporates a waist/shoulder strap 30 making it easy to carry while riding the bike. The carrying pouch also includes a motorcycle passenger bar strap 31, giving another option to where the carry pouch will be kept either, permanently, or while motorcycle is being ridden as shown in Fig 14. The carry pouch 29 can be put in a fold-away position, by using the fold-away zip 32, which leaves the carry pouch 29 in a wallet-like appearance with the wallet style outer walls 33 visible as shown in Fig 15.

Claims

CLAIMS 1 A handlebar and dual cable immobilising anti-theft device for motorcycles comprising a lockable handlebar immobilising unit, which is easily fitted in place and the first cable is fitted through the front wheel and locked in place on the handlebar immobilising unit. The second cable is fitted around a strong stable object i. e a motorcycle parking frame, and then also locked in place on the handlebar immobilising unit. The device comes with a carrying pouch, which makes it easy to carry while riding the motorcycle.
2 A handlebar and dual cable immobilising anti-theft device for motorcycles as claimed in Claim 1 wherein the handlebar immobilising unit is able to be adjusted in size for use on different motorcycles as there are different distanced handlebars.
3 A handlebar and dual cable immobilising anti-theft device for motorcycles as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein the handlebar immobilising unit incorporates a cable which is fed through the front wheel of the motorcycle and back up to the appropriate lock barrel.
4 A handlebar and dual cable immobilising anti-theft device for motorcycles as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the handlebar immobilising unit incorporates a second cable which is placed around a strong stable object i. e a motorcycle parking frame and back up to the appropriate lock barrel.
5 A handlebar and dual cable immobilising anti-theft device for motorcycles as claimed in any of the preceding Claims wherein the throttle handle of a motorcycle is covered, making it not possible to ride the motorcycle while locked in place.
6 A handlebar and dual cable immobilising anti-theft device for motorcycles as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the handlebar immobilising unit incorporates a brake lever stopper, making it not possible to use the brake while the device is locked in place.
7 A handlebar and dual cable immobilising anti-theft device for motorcycles as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the handlebar immobilising unit incorporates a clutch lever stopper, making it not possible to use the clutch while the device is locked in place.
8 A handlebar and dual cable immobilising anti-theft device for motorcycles as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the handlebar immobilising unit has four revolution adjusters, making it possible for the device to be fitted to different models of motorcycles, as there are different positioned handlebars.
9 A handlebar and dual cable immobilising anti-theft device for motorcycles as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the handlebar immobilising unit has two hinges, making it possible for the device to be fitted to different models of motorcycles, as there are different positioned handlebars.
10 A handlebar and dual cable immobilising anti-theft device for motorcycles as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the handlebar immobilising unit comprises a specifically rounded-out shape locking barrel to fit perfectly with the adjuster arm, of which incorporates pin slots, positioned for the pins connected to the locking barrel to be locked in place.
11 A handlebar and dual cable immobilising anti-theft device for motorcycles as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the device has a carry pouch, with a waist/shoulder strap and a passenger bar strap, making it possible for the device to be carried while being ridden.
12 A handlebar and dual cable immobilising anti-theft device for motorcycles as claimed in any one of the preceding Claims wherein the carry pouch can be zipped up to resemble a wallet, making it easy to be carried.