JP2003528235A - Safety lock - Google Patents

Abstract

Abstract: A locking device for sports equipment such as skateboards (10), snow skis (102a, 102b) and the like. The locking device comprises a member (20) that can be mounted on a trolley (14) of a skateboard (10), a fastener for a snowboard or a ski (102a, 102b) and a fastener (104a, 104b) for a ski. A removable cable (22) wrapped around a stationary or stationary object. In one embodiment, the cable (22) is extended from the body of the locking device and retracted to provide the proper length of the cable (22). This cable (22) is normally held in a flanged portion (68) but can be released therefrom for attachment to a fixed or stationary object. Another embodiment comprises a removable cable (74) and a lock (72), and yet another embodiment comprises a relatively simple locking bracket (62) for mounting the trolley (14) and the skateboard (10). Is configured to be used with the separation cable (22) and the lock (24).

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to safety devices, and more particularly to skateboards, snowboards, snow skis,
And safety locks for use in appliances such as the like.

BACKGROUND ART Skateboarding, snowboarding and skiing are all today's most popular sports. Skateboarding is reportedly sixth most popular of all sports and one of the fastest growing sports today. One in ten teenagers has or rides a skateboard. Skateboarding is increasing worldwide both as a competitive sport and a means of transportation for modern youth. First of all, skateboards come in two types or styles: short ones used for advanced performance such as tricks, competitions and exhibitions, and downhill competition with transportation for activities on schools, beaches and neighborhoods. There are longboards used for. Today, skateboards often replace bicycles as the preferred means of transportation.

Like skateboarding, snowboarding is one of the fastest growing sports today. 1 in 4 people who regularly visit ski resorts
A person has or is snowboarding. Snowboarding is increasing globally as a competitive sport as well as an alternative to conventional skiing. Snow skiing remains the most popular winter sport in the world today.

These types of instruments are relatively expensive. For example, skateboards are an expensive investment, especially for young people, and are distributed in the range of about $ 100 to $ 300. Nowadays, skateboarders have to carry their boards with them when walking in the shopping streets and at school, or burying them in the sand at the coast to prevent theft.

For snowboarding and snow skiing, there is an absolute need for equipment protection in today's increasingly crowded ski resorts, depending on whether one uses one or the other. The risk of theft is an increasing concern as more and more people are interested in snowboarding and skiing.

Some have used steel cables with locks that can be used to secure these types of devices to a fixed body such as a safety pole. Unfortunately, these types of cable locks must be carried by the person using the sport; for example, a skateboarder traveling on the beach to ride a wave physically needs bulky locks. Must be transported.

Ski resorts often include shelves for skis, but those shelves usually do not have any type of locking system, and such resorts are usually still some type of snowboarder. There are no shelves. The risk of theft is an increasing concern as more and more people have turned their attention to these sports.

Therefore, there is a need for a reliable locking device. Certain forms of locking devices have been devised as evidenced by US Pat. Nos. 4,773,239, 5,179,847, 5,177,986 and 5,706,680. However,
These devices include locking devices that must be carried when a sports device is in use, such as discrete locking devices, or include bulky or complex devices.

Suitable locking devices allow skateboard riders protection against theft. The locking device in this case provides skateboarders with the opportunity of protection currently afforded only to bicyclists and motorists.

Accordingly, the basic object of the present invention is to provide a relatively simple locking device or system for sports equipment such as skateboards, snowboards, snow skis, and the like.

Another object of the invention is a locking device for sports equipment such as skateboards, snowboards, snow skis, and the like, in which a person carries a lock, cable or other separate locking device. It is to provide a locking device that does not require.

A further object of the present invention is to provide an improved safety device for sports equipment.

The locking device of the present invention includes cases where riders have lunch, go to lodges, cars, beaches, or leave their sports equipment behind for a period of time, including for skateboards, snowboards, snow skis and the like. Help prevent theft from gaining. This locking concept can provide skateboarders, snowboarders and skiers with the special feeling that their sports equipment is kept safe.

These and other objects and features of the present invention will be better understood upon consideration of the following description in conjunction with the drawings.

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION According to the present invention, a relatively simple and compact locking device is provided for skateboards, snowboards, snow skis, and the like. In one embodiment, the device includes a compact and self-contained cable lock that can be attached to a skateboard trolley, a snowboard shoe bracket mount, or a snow ski binding. By doing so, it can be securely attached to sports equipment. The lock may include a retractable cable that is typically stored within a locking device, but the cable may be extended to lock sports equipment around a pole or other fixed or stationary body. Other embodiments have different cable lock assembly configurations. In another embodiment, a relatively simple bracket is provided that can be secured, for example, between a dolly and a skateboard, and together with cables and locks to secure sports equipment when desired. used.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Focusing on the drawings, first of all, FIG. 1 shows one end of the bottom of a skateboard 10. The skateboard has a trolley base 14 and wheels 15, Having a conventional dolly 12 with 16, the skateboard is conventionally equipped with a similar wheel assembly at the other end (not shown in FIG. 1, but see FIG. 5a). It will be understood. The trolley base 14 is provided with various holes through which the trolley base is mounted by means of bolt nuts 18 on the underside of the skateboard 10 in a conventional manner.

According to a first embodiment of the invention, the number lock assembly 20 is mounted on the skateboard, preferably on the underside of the undercarriage 14, and includes an extensible cable 22, which is releasable or releasable. Yes, the cable can therefore be mounted around a safety body such as a fixed utility pole, a bicycle rack, or the like. The digit-matching lock assembly 20 includes a digit-matching lock 24 having a cable 22, which is secured within the lock 24 at one end (not shown) and which is depressed at a second end by pressing a lock release button 28. Releasable at 26. A recoil button 30 is provided which, when pressed, rewinds the cable 22 into the lock 24. The lock 24 further includes a rotary number wheel 32, by means of which the numerical alignment can be set. This type of numeral matching lock 24 having the cable 22, the lock release button 28, the cable release button 30, and the wheel 32 is basically a conventional product. The numeral matching lock 24 is fixed to the sheet metal tab 36 or the extruded product by a suitable method such as bolting or riveting. The sheet metal tab or extrudate 36 is configured to be secured by bolts and nuts 18 to the bottom of the skateboard under the carriage 14. The tabs 36 are provided with appropriate holes that fit into the holes in the carriage 14 to allow this mounting structure. Bolt nut 18
Can be further secured by the use of a liquid lock such as loctite, or by any other suitable method, thereby minimizing the chances of disassembling the lock assembly 20 from the carriage 14 and board 10. A suitable decorative cover 38 having an end cap 39 may be provided as part of the lock assembly 20.

In use, the skateboarder simply sets the appropriate number of combinations on the lock wheel 32 and presses the lock release button 28, pulling the cable 22 away at the end 26. A certain amount of cable is then withdrawn from the lock 24, wrapped around a safety body such as a utility pole or other device, the end 26 is reinserted into the lock 24 and the wheel 32 is changed to lock the cable 22 into the lock 24. Secure inside and thus secure the skateboard to the fixed body. The structure is relatively compact and lightweight, does not interfere with or interfere with the operation of the skateboard 10 and still provides protection against theft. If desired, the number-matching lock can be replaced with a key lock. However, the number-matching lock allows the user to hold the key,
This is preferable because it is not necessary to remember its location.

As is known to those skilled in the art, skateboards, such as skateboard 10, are highly flexible and therefore somewhat flexible because parts such as lock assembly 20 do not interfere with the flexibility of the board. It is important that it is made of material. Any suitable material may be used including aluminum, super tough nylon, and the like. It is also important that the assembly 20 be formed of a material that can withstand impact when skid on a hard or rough surface such as a curb. The front end cap 39 of the assembly is shaped to be suitable for minimizing the chance of the lock assembly 20 grasping something during use of the skateboard. It is also important that structures added to the chassis 14 and wheels 15, 16 or their vicinity do not interfere with their flexure and create drag points on the wheels themselves.

A second embodiment is shown in FIGS. 2a and 2b, which is adapted to be mounted on the underside of the wheel of a truck 14 (not shown in FIG. 2). In this respect, it is similar to the embodiment of FIG. 1, but has a different shape of the numeral matching lock structure.

In this embodiment, the numbering lock assembly 46 comprises an extrudate 48 that forms a base plate, which supports the dolly 14 (FIG. 2) for the skateboard 10 (not shown in FIG. 2). It is located on the underside (not shown in). The base plate 48 has a cylindrical side portion 54 as an integral part, and one end portion of the cable 52 is fixed to this side portion. The base plate 48 is provided with a suitable mounting hole 48a, which allows the base plate to be fixed to the skateboard via a mounting bolt for the truck 14. Lock assembly 46 further includes a steel cable 52, which is preferably plastic coated and permanently secured to tubular side 54, for example by swaging. The extruded product of the base plate 48 also includes an upright bracket 62.
Thus, the first end of the cable 52 is secured to the portion 54 and the second end is pivotally connected by the steel pin 56 to the removable end 58a of the conventional numeral matching lock 58. ing. The second end 58b of the numeral matching lock 58 is attached to the bracket 62 via another steel pin 60. This number matching lock 58
Comprises a plurality of wheels 64, which are pivotable to set the numerical alignment and to allow release at the end 58a, whereby the cable 5
2 is released so that it can be wound around a fixed body like the cable 22 of FIG.

The numbering lock assembly 46 further comprises a cable retaining member or plate 66 mounted on the board in front of the extrudate 48 and a flanged front 68.
To hold the cable 52 underneath the flange 68 as shown in FIG. 2a. This structure prevents the cable from catching anything while using the skateboard, but pulls the cable out from under the flange 68 when the number lock 58 is released by setting it to the selected number. Tolerate. The embodiment of FIG. 2a further preferably comprises a molded plastic skid plate 70, which is suitably separated from the flange 68 by a spacer tab 72, for insertion of the cable 52 into the underside of the flange 68 and therefrom. It provides a space for taking out. The skid plate 70 is located toward the front end of the entire number-matching lock and helps prevent the assembly 46 from gripping anything when the skateboard is in use.

As with the embodiment of FIG. 1, the lock assembly of FIGS. 2a, 2b is sufficiently flexible and designed so as not to impede the flexibility of the cooperating skateboard. is important. Preferably the holding member 66 and the skid plate 7
0 is made of a suitably strong but flexible material such as super tough nylon and is therefore somewhat flexible and capable of withstanding impact and wear. In the embodiment of Figures 2a-2b, the member 66 has a screw hole 50 at its front end 49.
It is secured to a suitable screw (not shown) which is threaded through a. Due to the flexibility of the board, the rear threaded hole 50b is preferably an elongated hole and the rear end of member 66 is in the form of a tab and is not attached to the board by screws, instead the rear The extruded product 4 in which the extension tab 67 is arranged on the lower side of the trolley base 14.
8 in slot 48a. This structure allows the retaining member 66 to be retained on the bottom of the skateboard (not shown in Figure 2b),
However, some back-and-forth movement of the retaining member 66 relative to the extrudate 48 is allowed to minimize board flexure inhibition.

Another embodiment is shown in FIG. 3, where the components in FIG. 1, namely the skateboard 10,
The same parts as those of the dolly 12, the dolly base 14, the wheels 15 and 16 and the mounting bolts and nuts 18 have the same reference numerals. The difference in this embodiment is that the entire lock assembly 70 is removable from the board 10. This assembly 70 includes a cable 74 having a numbering lock 72 and an end 75 for releasing the lock 72.
The cable 74 therefore includes an open barrel 76, 77 of an extrudate 78.
The extrudate is preferably a machined aluminum extrudate and is shown in more detail in Figures 4a and 4c. The cable 74 can be released when the numeric alignment is set and the cable release 72a is pushed. The molded plastic skid plate 80 acts as both a cover or retainer for the skid plate and the number lock 72. As is apparent, the extruded product 78 is mounted on the underside of the truck base 14. Skid plate 8
The 0 has a plurality of holes 84 to allow the skid plate to be retained on the board by suitable screw threads.

This construction allows the lock assembly 70 to be mounted as shown in FIG.
Alternatively, the lock assembly 70 may either be removed from the board and hung on the skateboarder's neck if desired. Figure 5a shows an example of how assembly 70 may be secured to a board extrusion. The relatively wide barrel portions 76, 77 are relatively difficult to cut when attempting to steal.
Preferably, one of the barrels is short in length, such as barrel 77 best seen in Figure 4a, thus allowing a typical padlock latch to fit within the opening if desired. Another example for allowing the use of a conventional padlock is shown in Figure 5b and will be described below.

In Figures 5a and 5b, they show a variant of Figures 3 and 4, in which an extrudate 88 similar to the extrudate 78 of Figure 3 has at least one perforation 87a (Fig. 5b).
(See)) to allow the short latch 90 of the lock 91 to be more easily locked to the extrudate 88, with the side barrel portions 86, 87 provided, and the cable 92 around any suitable fixture for safety. It is also configured to be locked. This Figure 5a also shows how a lock assembly 70 is provided to lock the board through the barrel 86 to a fixed body for safety.

Extrusions 78 (FIG. 3), 88 (FIG. 5a) or plates or extrusions 3
When components such as 6, 48 (FIGS. 1 and 2) are added to one underside of one of the skateboard truck bases 14, a second truck base 14a at the other end of the board is used.
It is preferred to shim with a spacer plate 94 illustrated in Figure 5a, which allows the spacing of the carriages 14a on the board to be similar to the spacing of the carriages 14 due to the addition of extrusions or plates. .

Another embodiment is shown in FIG. 6, which is substantially the same as the embodiment of FIG. 1, but in this case for a snowboard 96. The numeral matching lock 20 is the same as that shown in FIG. 1 and comprises a tab 36, which is a board 9.
It can be attached to the tip of 6 via a snowboard shoe bracket 97. The shoe bracket 97 is conventional, but differs from the prior art in that the bracket or tab 36 needs to be modified to fit the underside of the shoe bracket with the tab 36.

Yet another embodiment is shown in FIG. 7, where the lock assembly 100 is
a-100b is provided for the pair of snow skis 102a-102b,
These skis have typical bindings 104a-104b with respective bases 106a-106b for attachment to the ski.

The lock assemblies 100a and 100b in this example comprise a pair of two-piece assemblies 100a, 100b to provide equal loading on both skis 102a-102b, which, if desired, are single. It may be the case that one lock assembly may be used (as shown in FIGS. 1 and 6).
Each assembly 100a, 100b comprises an elongated sheet metal plate 110a-110b which is secured to a corresponding ski 102a-102b underneath the binding plate 106a-106b. One of the assemblies 100a-100b includes a number lock or keylock, and in the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the assembly 100a includes a number lock 114 with an opening 115 for the end 116 of the cable 117. Shown as having, the cables are sequentially 1
It is secured to the second lock assembly 100b at 18 parts. The lock assembly may include a recoil assembly within the assembly 100b, thus allowing the cable 117 to be fully stored within the assembly 100b when not in use. A recoil button 120 is provided for this purpose.

Instead of the number matching lock 114, the lock assembly 110a may be a key lock. In that case, the front end 124 of the assembly 100a may be formed of a flexible material such as plastic or rubber with a slit 125, with the end 126 being pulled forward to remove the lid of the key slot hold. Is allowed. The construction of this flexible end 126 allows the key slot holes to be plugged during use of the ski to prevent or minimize snow or other material from entering the key slot hold.

Yet another lock assembly is shown in FIG.
A cable coil assembly 130 containing the coils of FIG. The assembly 130 includes a plurality of windows 134 to allow it to be mounted to the underside of the truck base 14 (not shown in FIG. 6). Preferably, the cable 132 is retracted by spring force within the assembly 130.

FIG. 9 illustrates yet another and simpler construction for locking sports equipment, especially skateboards. This device does not have its own built-in lock (not shown but of the type used for bicycle locks) or cable assembly as in other embodiments, but includes a metal bracket 142, The shape of this metal bracket fits under the trolley base 14 (FIG. 1), for example,
And a slanted rib 1 with holes 144a, 144b for receiving separate cables and locks that a skateboarder can carry in a pocket or the like.
44 and 146 are provided. This assembly provides a very simple and inexpensive instrument that can be mounted between the trolley base 14 and the bottom of the skateboard 10 (FIG. 1) via mounting holes 148. The upstanding tab 150 may be integrally formed and may include a recessed area 152 for a label including a logo, instructions for use, or the like. The bracket 112 may typically be formed of 0.093 inch thick anodized 50/52 aluminum, which has been found to be a suitable structure for use as a locking bracket. Has been issued.

While the embodiments of the invention have been illustrated, various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the invention, and all modifications and equivalents thereof are intended to be protected. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of a first embodiment of a locking device according to the present invention for skateboards and sports equipment.

2a and 2b are detailed views of another form of a locking device.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of yet another embodiment of a skateboard.

4a to 4d are further detailed views of the device of FIG.

5a is a perspective view of an alternative locking device and illustrates the use of a spacer plate on one carriage, and FIG. 5b is a detailed perspective view of a portion thereof.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another locking device for a skateboard and the like.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a locking device according to the present invention for use with a snowboard.

FIG. 8 is a partial perspective view of a pair of snow skis and a further embodiment of a locking device according to the present invention for use with a snow ski.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of an alternative form of bracket that may be used with skateboards and other equipment with some form of locking cable or chain.

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[Submission date] November 2, 2001 (2001.11.2)

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27. The lock assembly of any of claims 23-26, wherein the lock housing is shaped to receive at least a portion of the cable therein.

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Claims (23)

[Claims] 1. A sports board comprising: an extension board member; a tab mounted to the board member, and a lock assembly including a lock; and a first end and a lock mounted to the lock assembly. A sports board including a cable having a second end releasably attached thereto. 2. The sports board of claim 1, wherein the sports board includes a snowboard, the snowboard including a shoe bracket mounted to the tab member of the lock assembly. 3. The sports board includes a skateboard, the skateboard includes a first dolly mounted to the board member, and the tab is mounted between the first dolly and the board member. The sports board according to claim 1. 4. A cable retention member mounted to the board member, the cable retention member including a flange for retaining at least a portion of the cable between the tab and the board member. The sports board according to claim 3. 5. A second carriage mounted on the board member, and a second carriage.
A spacer plate mounted between the carriage and the board member, the tabs and spacer plate providing equal spacing between the first and second carriages and the board member, respectively. Sports board. 6. The sports board of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the cable is retractable within the lock assembly. 7. The sports board of claim 6 wherein the lock includes a recoil button for storing the cable within the lock assembly when it is depressed. 8. The sports board of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the lock includes a lock release button for releasing the second end of the cable from the lock. 9. The sports board of claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein the lock comprises one of a number matching lock and a key lock. 10. A skateboard comprising: a board member; a pair of carriages mounted on the board member; a base plate mounted between a first carriage of the pair of carriages and the board member; and a base plate. A lock assembly extending from one side and including a bracket having a hole therein; and an equal spacing mounted between a second carriage and a board member of a pair of carriages and between the carriage and the board member as a base plate. A skateboard that includes a spacer plate that provides the. 11. A cable retention member mounted to a further board member, the cable retention member including a flange for retaining at least a portion of the cable between the cable retention member and the board member. The skateboard of claim 10, wherein: 12. The skateboard of claim 10 or 11 wherein the lock assembly includes a pair of open barrels extending from opposite edges of the base plate. 13. The lock assembly further includes a cable and a lock, the lock securing and securing the cable end when the cable is received through an open barrel for securing the skateboard to a fixed stationary object. It is a thing of Claim 12,
Skateboard. 14. The skateboard of any of claims 10-13, further comprising a skid plate mountable on the board member proximate one of the pair of carriages. 15. A locking device for a snowboard having a shoe bracket mounted thereon: a locking assembly including a tab mountable between the shoe bracket and the board member, and a lock; and A locking device comprising a cable having a first end secured to a lock assembly and a second end releasably secured to a lock. 16. The cable is retractable within the lock assembly.
5 locking device. 17. The locking device of claim 16 including a recoil button for retracting the cable within the lock assembly when the lock is pressed. 18. The locking device of claim 15, wherein the lock includes a lock release button for releasing the second end of the cable from the lock. 19. The locking device of claim 15, wherein the tab includes a plurality of holes that match the holes used to attach the shoe bracket to the board member. 20. A locking device for a skateboard having a pair of carriages attachable to board members: a cable having first and second ends; a first of the pair of carriages. A base plate mountable between the carriage and the board member, the base plate including a base to which the first end of the cable is fixed, and a bracket to which the second end of the cable can be connected. A base plate; and a cable holding member that can be mounted on a board member near the first carriage of the pair of carriages, the cable holding member holding at least a portion of the cable between the flange and the board member. A locking device including a cable retention member including a flange for locking. 21. The lock of claim 20, wherein the cable includes a lock on the second end, the lock for releasably connecting the second end to the bracket. Stop device. 22. The locking device of claim 20, further comprising a skid plate mountable on a board member proximate one of the pair of carriages. 23. Further comprising a spacer plate mountable between the second carriage of the pair of carriages and the board member, the spacer plate being the same between the carriage and the board member as the base plate of the bracket member. 23. The locking device of claims 20-22, configured to provide spacing.