WO1993025982A1 - Padlock-type anti-theft device - Google Patents

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WO1993025982A1
WO1993025982A1 PCT/EP1993/001473 EP9301473W WO9325982A1 WO 1993025982 A1 WO1993025982 A1 WO 1993025982A1 EP 9301473 W EP9301473 W EP 9301473W WO 9325982 A1 WO9325982 A1 WO 9325982A1
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F7/00—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus
    • G07F7/06—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles
    • G07F7/0618—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by carts
    • G07F7/0654—Mechanisms actuated by objects other than coins to free or to actuate vending, hiring, coin or paper currency dispensing or refunding apparatus by returnable containers, i.e. reverse vending systems in which a user is rewarded for returning a container that serves as a token of value, e.g. bottles by carts in which the lock functions according to a "pinching of the token" principle, i.e. the token is held between two members
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07F—COIN-FREED OR LIKE APPARATUS
    • G07F17/00—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services
    • G07F17/10—Coin-freed apparatus for hiring articles; Coin-freed facilities or services for means for safe-keeping of property, left temporarily, e.g. by fastening the property

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  • the present invention relates to a padlock-type anti- theft device with an individualized opening mechanism for retaining items, particularly for protecting two-wheeled vehicles in parking lots.
  • a principal object of the present- invention is to solve the problems described above by providing a device which allows to organize paid parking .' lots, particularly for bicycles, in a manner which is safe for the user and profitable for the organizer.
  • another object of the invention is to provide a device which safely avoids the possibility of bicycle swapping in a same parking lot.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a device which is simple to use.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide a device which can be manufactured with low production costs.
  • a padlock-type anti-theft device with individualized opening mechanism for retaining items particularly for protecting two-wheeled vehicles in parking lots, comprising a pin associable with the item to be retained and insertable in a seat formed in a box-like body which is associable with a fixed support and accommodates closure means which can move, when actuated, from an open position, in which they are disengaged from said pin, to a closed position, in which they are engaged with said .pin to retain it, and vice versa; characterized in that it comprises first activation means, interacting with said closure means to allow them to shift from said open position to said closed position, and second activation means, operated by an individualized key, which interact with said closure means to allow them to shift from said closed position to said open position, means being provided for retaining said second activation means in said box-like body, said retention means being deactivated when said closure means are in said closed position to allow removal of said second activation means.
  • figure 1 is a schematic partially sectional plan view of the device according to the invention, with the closure means in open position
  • figure 2 is a view of the device, taken similarly to figure l, with the closure means in closed position
  • figure 3 is a view, taken similarly to the preceding views, illustrating the transfer of the closure means from the closed position to the open position
  • figure 4 is a sectional view of figure 2, taken along the plane IV-IV
  • figure 5 is a sectional view of figure 1, taken along the axial plane V-V.
  • the device according to the invention comprises a pin 2 which is associable, for example by means of a chain 3, with the item to be retained and is insertable in a seat 4 formed in a box-like body 5 which is associable, in a known manner, with a fixed support, such as for example a bicycle ⁇ .ck, a post firmly anchored o the ground, or others.
  • a fixed support such as for example a bicycle ⁇ .ck, a post firmly anchored o the ground, or others.
  • the box-like oody ⁇ > accommodates closure means, generally designated b ⁇ the reference numeral 6, which can move, when actuated, from an open position- in which they are disengaged from the pin 2, to a closed position, in which they engage the pin 2 to retain it in the box-like body 5, and vice versa.
  • the pin 2 is constituted by a flat steel strip which is axially crossed, proximate to one of its ends, by a hole 7. The other end is fixed to the chain 3 and is shaped like a small cylinder to facilitate its grip when it is inserted in the seat 4.
  • the closure means comprise an elongated slider 8 which is accommodated inside a guide 11 formed in the box-like body 5 so that it can slide along an actuation direction 9 which is substantially perpendicular to the direction 10 of insertion of the pin 2 in the seat 4.
  • the slider 8 is provided, in an intermediate region of its extension, with a bolt 12 which can be inserted in, or extracted from, the hole 7 which is aligned with the bolt
  • the slider 8 By sliding in one direction or the other along the guide 11, the slider 8 produces the open or closed position of the closure means, engaging with the pin 2 or disengaging from it.
  • the slider 8 has such a length as to protrude from the box-like body 5 with one end or the other.
  • first activation means interacting ⁇ it the closure means to allow their trans er, rro the ; open position to the closed position
  • second activation means operated by an individualized key, which interact with the closure means to allow their passage from the closed position to the open position.
  • retention means are also means for retaining the second activation means in the box-like body 5; said retention means are deactivated when the closure means are in closed position, so as to allow removal of the second activation means.
  • the first activation means are preferably constituted by a first token or coin 13 which can be inserted in a seat 14 formed in the first longitudinal end 8a of the slider 8, which protrudes from the box-like body 5 when the slider 8 is in open position.
  • the seat 14 is shaped so as to match the token or coin 13, so as to allow the insertion of a single type of token or coin.
  • the seat 14 is formed so that the coin or token 13 correctly inserted in the seat 14 protrudes laterally from the slider 8.
  • the opening 15 from which the first end 8a of the slider 8 protrudes has a slot 16 which is sized so as to allow the passage of a single type of token or coin, correctly inserted in the seat 14, when the end 8a is pushed toward the inside of the box-like body 5, as will become apparent hereinafter.
  • the second activation means are preferably constituted by a second particular token 17, the shape of which is unique among all the tokens used by the devices according to the invention which are located in a same place, for example in a same bicycle parking lot.
  • the second token 17 can be inserted in a-seat 18 which is formed ⁇ ⁇ - the second longitudinal.end 8b of the slider 8, which protrudes from the box-like body 5 when the slider is in closed position.
  • the seat 18 is also shaped in a particular manner, so that it accommodates only the token 17, which also protrudes laterally from the slider 8 when it is correctly inserted in the seat 18.
  • the opening 19 from which the second end 8b of the slider 8 protrudes has a slot 19a which is shaped and sized so as to allow the passage only of the token 17, correctly inserted in the seat 18, when the end 8b is pushed toward the inside of the box-like body 5.
  • the token 17 may have various grooves 17a variously spaced from each other or ridges alternated with depressions, and the seat 18 will be shaped complementarily, possibly with moving pins for "reading" the shape of the token 17, according to a method which is well- known in the field of keys and of the related locks.
  • the above mentioned retention means are constituted by the particular embodiment of the slider 8, which in the open position accommodates the token 17 in the box-like body 5, preventing its removal, whereas in the closed position it moves the token 17 outside the box-like body 5, allowing its removal.
  • the device according to the invention furthermore comprises means for locking the sliding of the slider 8 in the absence of the token 17 or of the token or coin 13 in one direction or in the opposite direction.
  • the locking means comprise a first hook-like element 20 which is pivoted, with an intermediate portion, to the inside of the box-like body.5 in the region which laterally faces the first end-8a when ⁇ ,said end is inserted -in the box ⁇ like body 5.
  • the first hook-like element 20 has an end which engages, in inactive position, with a first shoulder 21 of the slider 8, preventing its movement along the actuation direction 9 so as to insert the end 8a in the box-like body 5.
  • the other end of the hook-like element 20 is provided with a permanent magnet 22 which interacts with the coin or token 13, which is conveniently made of ferromagnetic material, when the end 8a is pushed toward the inside of the box-like body 5, causing the oscillation of the hook-like element 20 about the pivot 23 and moving the other end into a position in which it does not interfere with the shoulder
  • the oscillation of the hook-like element 20 by magnetic interaction with the token or coin 13 is biased by a spring 24 which is interposed between the hook-like element 20 and the inside of the box-like body 5; said spring returns the hook-like element 20 into the inactive position when the magnetic effect ceases.
  • the locking means also comprise a second hook-like element 25 which is pivoted, with an intermediate portion, inside the box-like body 5 in the region which laterally faces the second end 8b when said end is inserted in the box-like body 5.
  • the second hook-like element 25 operates in the opposite direction with respect to the first hook-like element and has an end which engages, in inactive position, a second shoulder 26 of the slider 8 which is spaced from the first shoulder 21 toward the second end 8b, preventing its movement along the direction 9 so as to insert the end 8b in the box-like body 5.
  • the other end f the hook- like element 25 is provided with a permanent magnet 27 which interacts with the token
  • the device 1 appears as shown in figure 1, i.e. the end 8a of the slider 8 is outside the box-like body 5 and the pin 2 is disengaged from the seat 4. In this position, the token 17 is arranged in the seat inside the box-like body 5.
  • the user fixes the chain 3 to the bicycle and inserts the pin 2 in the seat 4. After inserting the token or coin
  • the user pushes the end 8a toward the inside of the box-like body 4. Due to the translatory motion imparted to the slider 8, the bolt 12 enters the hole 7 of the pin 2 and, if the coin or token 13 matches the intended one, the first hook-like element 20 oscillates due to magnetic interaction with the coin or token 13 and the slider 8 can complete its stroke, protruding from the box ⁇ like body 4 with its end 8b.
  • the token or coin 13 it is possible to make the token or coin 13 remain within the box-like body 5 and to collect it in a container, constituting payment for parking, or it is possible to provide for the retrieval of the token 13 on the part of the user.
  • use of a coin would not be allowed, but the token 13 might be purchased at a price which corresponds to the cost of parking increased by a cautionary amount which would be refunded to the user when the token 13 is returned.
  • the device according to the invention fully achieves the intended objects, since it offers adequate assurances of safety against bicycle theft or swapping, thus allowing to organize paid parking lots.
  • the device according t, ⁇ the invention has been conceived particularly f&r use ia parking lots for bicycles or for two-wheeled vehicles in general, it may in any case be used for paid protection against thefts for items of other kinds.
  • the device thus conceived is susceptible to numerous modifications and variations, all of which are within the scope of the inventive concept and applications in other fields can be envisaged, such as for example in the fields of electrotechnics, chemistry, physics and electronics; all the details may furthermore be replaced with other technically equivalent elements.
  • the materials employed, as well as the dimensions, may be any according to the requirements and the state of the art.

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Abstract

A padlock-type anti-theft device with individualized opening mechanism for retaining items, particularly for protecting two-wheeled vehicles in parking lots, including a pin (2) associable with the item to be retained and insertable in a seat formed in a box-like body (5) which can be associated with a fixed support and accommodates a closure slider (8) movable, when actuated, from an open position, in which it is disengaged from the pin, to a closed position, in which it is engaged with the pin to retain it, and vice versa. The device furthermore includes a first activation element (13), interacting with the closure slider to allow it to shift from the open position to the closed position, and a second activation element, operated by an individualized key (17) interacting with the closure slider to allow it to shift from the closed position to the open position. Biased magnetized hooks (20, 25) for retaining the activation elements are provided inside the box-like body, and these retention hooks are deactivated when the closure slider is in the closed position to allow removal of the second activation element.

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PADLOCK-TYPE ANTI-THEFT DEVICE Technical Field
The present invention relates to a padlock-type anti- theft device with an individualized opening mechanism for retaining items, particularly for protecting two-wheeled vehicles in parking lots.
Background Art As is known, one of the main problems for habitual bicycle users is to protect the bicycle against theft when parked. In order to solve this problem, the habitual bicycle user generally resorts to chains and padlocks to fix the bicycle to racks, lamp-posts or to any other body stably fixed to the ground or to a wall.
This type of solution, in addition to forcing the user to always carry a rather heavy chain and padlock with him, is not satisfactory, because it does not solve the problem of organizing the parking of these vehicles which, due to requirements related to safety against theft, are often abandoned . in transit areas, causing difficulties and hindering the circulation of pedestrians and motor vehicles.
On the other hand, paid parking lots for bicycles are scarcely available, mainly because they are considered unsafe by potential users and scarcely profitable by potential organizers, since the constant presence of surveillance personnel would be required. Disclosure of the-Invent.ion ■ • ■
A principal object of the present- invention is to solve the problems described above by providing a device which allows to organize paid parking .' lots, particularly for bicycles, in a manner which is safe for the user and profitable for the organizer.
Within the scope of this object, another object of the invention is to provide a device which safely avoids the possibility of bicycle swapping in a same parking lot. Another object of the invention is to provide a device which is simple to use.
Another object of the invention is to provide a device which can be manufactured with low production costs.
With these and other objects in view, there is provided, according to the present invention, a padlock-type anti-theft device with individualized opening mechanism for retaining items, particularly for protecting two-wheeled vehicles in parking lots, comprising a pin associable with the item to be retained and insertable in a seat formed in a box-like body which is associable with a fixed support and accommodates closure means which can move, when actuated, from an open position, in which they are disengaged from said pin, to a closed position, in which they are engaged with said .pin to retain it, and vice versa; characterized in that it comprises first activation means, interacting with said closure means to allow them to shift from said open position to said closed position, and second activation means, operated by an individualized key, which interact with said closure means to allow them to shift from said closed position to said open position, means being provided for retaining said second activation means in said box-like body, said retention means being deactivated when said closure means are in said closed position to allow removal of said second activation means. Brief Description of the Drawings
The characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred but not exclusive embodiment thereof, illustrated only by way of non-limitative example in the accompanying drawings, wherein: figure 1 is a schematic partially sectional plan view of the device according to the invention, with the closure means in open position; figure 2 is a view of the device, taken similarly to figure l, with the closure means in closed position; figure 3 is a view, taken similarly to the preceding views, illustrating the transfer of the closure means from the closed position to the open position; figure 4 is a sectional view of figure 2, taken along the plane IV-IV; figure 5 is a sectional view of figure 1, taken along the axial plane V-V.
Ways of carrying out the Invention
With reference to the above figures, the device according to the invention, generally designated by the reference numeral 1, comprises a pin 2 which is associable, for example by means of a chain 3, with the item to be retained and is insertable in a seat 4 formed in a box-like body 5 which is associable, in a known manner, with a fixed support, such as for example a bicycle ιε.ck, a post firmly anchored o the ground, or others.
The box-like oody ~> accommodates closure means, generally designated b} the reference numeral 6, which can move, when actuated, from an open position- in which they are disengaged from the pin 2, to a closed position, in which they engage the pin 2 to retain it in the box-like body 5, and vice versa.
More particularly, the pin 2 is constituted by a flat steel strip which is axially crossed, proximate to one of its ends, by a hole 7. The other end is fixed to the chain 3 and is shaped like a small cylinder to facilitate its grip when it is inserted in the seat 4.
The closure means comprise an elongated slider 8 which is accommodated inside a guide 11 formed in the box-like body 5 so that it can slide along an actuation direction 9 which is substantially perpendicular to the direction 10 of insertion of the pin 2 in the seat 4.
The slider 8 is provided, in an intermediate region of its extension, with a bolt 12 which can be inserted in, or extracted from, the hole 7 which is aligned with the bolt
12, which is parallel to the actuation direction 9, when the pin is correctly inserted in the seat 4.
By sliding in one direction or the other along the guide 11, the slider 8 produces the open or closed position of the closure means, engaging with the pin 2 or disengaging from it.
Furthermore, the slider 8 has such a length as to protrude from the box-like body 5 with one end or the other. According to the invention, there are first activation means interacting ^ it the closure means to allow their trans er, rro the; open position to the closed position, and there., „are second activation means, operated by an individualized key, which interact with the closure means to allow their passage from the closed position to the open position. There are also means for retaining the second activation means in the box-like body 5; said retention means are deactivated when the closure means are in closed position, so as to allow removal of the second activation means.
More particularly, the first activation means are preferably constituted by a first token or coin 13 which can be inserted in a seat 14 formed in the first longitudinal end 8a of the slider 8, which protrudes from the box-like body 5 when the slider 8 is in open position. The seat 14 is shaped so as to match the token or coin 13, so as to allow the insertion of a single type of token or coin. Furthermore, the seat 14 is formed so that the coin or token 13 correctly inserted in the seat 14 protrudes laterally from the slider 8. The opening 15 from which the first end 8a of the slider 8 protrudes has a slot 16 which is sized so as to allow the passage of a single type of token or coin, correctly inserted in the seat 14, when the end 8a is pushed toward the inside of the box-like body 5, as will become apparent hereinafter.
The second activation means are preferably constituted by a second particular token 17, the shape of which is unique among all the tokens used by the devices according to the invention which are located in a same place, for example in a same bicycle parking lot.
The second token 17 can be inserted in a-seat 18 which is formed ϊ~- the second longitudinal.end 8b of the slider 8, which protrudes from the box-like body 5 when the slider is in closed position. The seat 18 is also shaped in a particular manner, so that it accommodates only the token 17, which also protrudes laterally from the slider 8 when it is correctly inserted in the seat 18. The opening 19 from which the second end 8b of the slider 8 protrudes has a slot 19a which is shaped and sized so as to allow the passage only of the token 17, correctly inserted in the seat 18, when the end 8b is pushed toward the inside of the box-like body 5.
Merely by way of example, the token 17 may have various grooves 17a variously spaced from each other or ridges alternated with depressions, and the seat 18 will be shaped complementarily, possibly with moving pins for "reading" the shape of the token 17, according to a method which is well- known in the field of keys and of the related locks.
The above mentioned retention means are constituted by the particular embodiment of the slider 8, which in the open position accommodates the token 17 in the box-like body 5, preventing its removal, whereas in the closed position it moves the token 17 outside the box-like body 5, allowing its removal. The device according to the invention furthermore comprises means for locking the sliding of the slider 8 in the absence of the token 17 or of the token or coin 13 in one direction or in the opposite direction.
The locking means comprise a first hook-like element 20 which is pivoted, with an intermediate portion, to the inside of the box-like body.5 in the region which laterally faces the first end-8a when■,said end is inserted -in the box¬ like body 5. The first hook-like element 20 has an end which engages, in inactive position, with a first shoulder 21 of the slider 8, preventing its movement along the actuation direction 9 so as to insert the end 8a in the box-like body 5. The other end of the hook-like element 20 is provided with a permanent magnet 22 which interacts with the coin or token 13, which is conveniently made of ferromagnetic material, when the end 8a is pushed toward the inside of the box-like body 5, causing the oscillation of the hook-like element 20 about the pivot 23 and moving the other end into a position in which it does not interfere with the shoulder
21. The oscillation of the hook-like element 20 by magnetic interaction with the token or coin 13 is biased by a spring 24 which is interposed between the hook-like element 20 and the inside of the box-like body 5; said spring returns the hook-like element 20 into the inactive position when the magnetic effect ceases.
The locking means also comprise a second hook-like element 25 which is pivoted, with an intermediate portion, inside the box-like body 5 in the region which laterally faces the second end 8b when said end is inserted in the box-like body 5. The second hook-like element 25 operates in the opposite direction with respect to the first hook-like element and has an end which engages, in inactive position, a second shoulder 26 of the slider 8 which is spaced from the first shoulder 21 toward the second end 8b, preventing its movement along the direction 9 so as to insert the end 8b in the box-like body 5.
The other end f the hook- like element 25 ,is provided with a permanent magnet 27 which interacts with the token
17, conveniently made of ferromagnetic material, when the end 8b of the slider 8 is pushed toward the inside of the box-like body 5, causing the oscillation of the hook-like element 25 about the pivot 28 and moving the other end of the hook-like element 25 into a position in which it does not interfere with the shoulder 26. In this case, too, oscillation of the hook-like element 25 due to magnetic interaction with the token 17 is biased by a spring 29 which is interposed between the hook-like element 25 and the inside of the box-like body 5 and returns the hook-like element 25 to the inactive position. The operation of the device according to the invention is as follows.
At the time of use, the device 1 appears as shown in figure 1, i.e. the end 8a of the slider 8 is outside the box-like body 5 and the pin 2 is disengaged from the seat 4. In this position, the token 17 is arranged in the seat inside the box-like body 5.
The user fixes the chain 3 to the bicycle and inserts the pin 2 in the seat 4. After inserting the token or coin
13 in the seat 14, the user pushes the end 8a toward the inside of the box-like body 4. Due to the translatory motion imparted to the slider 8, the bolt 12 enters the hole 7 of the pin 2 and, if the coin or token 13 matches the intended one, the first hook-like element 20 oscillates due to magnetic interaction with the coin or token 13 and the slider 8 can complete its stroke, protruding from the box¬ like body 4 with its end 8b. In this manner, the pin r2 is blocked „;and the user can re oye thetltoken 17, whereas the return - sliding of the sliderr-β is prevented by the second hook-like element 25 (figure 2 ) ■ < Only the person who has the token 17 can disengage the bolt 12 from the pin 2, since, as mentioned, the seat 18 can receive only that token 17 which was inserted earlier in the seat 18.
When the user wishes to retrieve his bicycle, he inserts the token 17 in the seat 18 and pushes the end 8b toward the inside of the box-like body 5. The presence of the token 17 causes the oscillation of the second hook-like element 25, which leaves the slider 8 free to move, extracting the bolt 12 from the hole 7. Due to this action, the end 8a protrudes again from the box-like body 4 (figure 3).
According to the requirements, it is possible to make the token or coin 13 remain within the box-like body 5 and to collect it in a container, constituting payment for parking, or it is possible to provide for the retrieval of the token 13 on the part of the user. In this case, use of a coin would not be allowed, but the token 13 might be purchased at a price which corresponds to the cost of parking increased by a cautionary amount which would be refunded to the user when the token 13 is returned.
In practice it has been observed that the device according to the invention fully achieves the intended objects, since it offers adequate assurances of safety against bicycle theft or swapping, thus allowing to organize paid parking lots.
Although the device according t,~~ the invention has been conceived particularly f&r use ia parking lots for bicycles or for two-wheeled vehicles in general, it may in any case be used for paid protection against thefts for items of other kinds. The device thus conceived is susceptible to numerous modifications and variations, all of which are within the scope of the inventive concept and applications in other fields can be envisaged, such as for example in the fields of electrotechnics, chemistry, physics and electronics; all the details may furthermore be replaced with other technically equivalent elements.
In practice, the materials employed, as well as the dimensions, may be any according to the requirements and the state of the art.
Where technical features mentioned in any claim are followed by reference signs, those reference signs have been included for the sole purpose of increasing the intelligibility of the claims and accordingly such reference signs do not have any limiting effect on the scope of each element identified by way of example by such reference signs.

Claims

1 1. Padlock-type anti-theft device with individualized
2 opening mechanism for retaining items, particularly for
3 protecting two-wheeled vehicles in parking lots, comprising a pin (2) associable with the item to be retained and
5 insertable in a seat (4) formed in a box-like body (5) which
6 is associable with a support and accommodates closure means
7 (6) which can move, when actuated, from an open position, in
8 which they are disengaged from said pin, to a closed
9 position, in which they are engaged with said pin to retain it, and vice versa; characterized in that it comprises first 1 activation means, interacting with said closure means to 2 allow them to shift from said open position to said closed 3 position, and second activation means, operated by an 4 individualized key (17), which interact with said closure 5 means to allow them to shift from said closed position to 6 said open position, means (25) being provided for retaining 7 said second activation means in said box-like body, said 8 retention means being deactivated when said closure means 9 are in said closed position to allow removal of said second 0 activation means.
1 2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that
2 said closure means comprise an elongated slider (8)
3 accommodated in said box-like body so that it can slide
4 along a longitudinal actuation direction ( 9) in order tc
5 pass from said open position to said closed position or vice e versa,- said slider having, in an intermediate region of its
' extension, a locking bolt (12) which extends parallel to
6 said actuation direction and can be inserted in, or extracted from, a hole (7) correspondingly formed in said pin, by means of the sliding of said slider, said hole being alignable with said locking bolt by means of the insertion of said pin in said seat, which extends substantially at right angles to said actuation direction. 3. Device according to the preceding claims, characterized in that said first activation means are constituted by a token or a coin (13). 4. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said second activation means with individualized key are constituted by a token (17). 5. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said slider has a first longitudinal end (8a) which protrudes from said box-like body when said slider is in said open position, a seat (14) being formed in said first end for the insertion of said first activation means, said first end being movable into said box-like body by means of the sliding of said slider during transfer from said open position to said closed position. 6. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said slider has a second longitudinal end (8b) which protrudes from said box-like body when said slider is in said closed position, a seat (18) being formed in said second end, said seat'being shaped complementarity to said token which constitutes the second activation means in order to accommodate said token ,. ,js.aid second end being movable into said box-like body by means of . . . the sliding of said slider during transfer from said closed position to said open posirion in order to retain *said token in said box-like body. 7. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said box-like body has, at the outlet openings (15,19) of said two ends of the slider, slots (16,19a) for the passage of said activation means which protrude partially from said seats, said slots being shaped so that they can be crossed only by preset tokens or coins. 8. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises means (20,25) for locking the sliding of said slider in the absence of said activation means. 9. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said locking means comprise a first hook-like element (20) which is pivoted inside said box-like body with an intermediate portion and has a first end which engages a first shoulder (21) of said slider to contrast its passage from said open position to said closed position, . the other end of said first hook-like element being provided with magnetic means (22) interacting with said coin or token inserted in said first end of the slider for an oscillation of said first hook-like element, in contrast with elastic return means (24) , which disengages said first end of the first hook-like element from said shoulder when said slider slides from said open position to said dQs d position. 10. Device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that said locking means comprise a . . . . . second hook-like element (25) which is pivoted inside said box-like body and has a first end which engages a second shoulder (26) of said slider to contrast its transfer from said closed position to said open position, the other end of said second hook-like element being provided with magnetic means (27) interacting with said token inserted in said second end of the slider for an oscillation of said second hook-like element, in contrast with elastic return means (29), which disengages said first end of the second hook- like element from said second shoulder when said slider slides from said closed position to said open position.
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ITMI921439A IT1258974B (en) 1992-06-11 1992-06-11 PADLOCK ANTI-THEFT DEVICE WITH INDIVIDUALIZED OPENING TO BIND OBJECTS, IN PARTICULAR FOR THE PROTECTION OF TWO-WHEEL VEHICLES IN PARKING
ITMI92A001439 1992-06-11

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