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WO1991000949A1 - Systeme de fixation d'articles a roues a des objets fixes - Google Patents

Systeme de fixation d'articles a roues a des objets fixes Download PDF

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WO1991000949A1
WO1991000949A1 PCT/US1989/005398 US8905398W WO9100949A1 WO 1991000949 A1 WO1991000949 A1 WO 1991000949A1 US 8905398 W US8905398 W US 8905398W WO 9100949 A1 WO9100949 A1 WO 9100949A1
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Wayne E. Saunders
Raymond C. Saunders
David W. Saunders
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B73/00—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices
    • E05B73/0005—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices using chains, cables or the like
    • E05B73/0011—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices using chains, cables or the like with retraction of the flexible element for storage
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B37/00—Permutation or combination locks; Puzzle locks
    • E05B37/02—Permutation or combination locks; Puzzle locks with tumbler discs or rings arranged on a single axis, each disc being adjustable independently of the others

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  • This invention relates to apparatus used to secure wheeled articles such as bicycles to immobile objects to prevent unauthorized taking thereof. More particularly, the present invention is related to apparatus which are n conveniently mounted on a wheeled article such as a bicycle and include a cable which encircles an immobile object and secures the wheeled article thereto.
  • Wheeled articles such as those mentioned above, generally include one or more elongated tubular members as frame or handle members.
  • elongated tubular members as frame or handle members.
  • securing systems which either attach to elongated tubular members and/or are themselves elongated tubular members.
  • galvanized steel cable which is some cases is also referred to as steel rope.
  • Basic steel cable construction makes use of three or more steel strands laid together in a helical arrangement to form a cable.
  • a strand is defined as two or more wires laid together.
  • a strand may consist of seven, nineteen, or more, individual wires.
  • a cable may consist of three, seven, or more, strands laid together.
  • the least expensive and the least flexible and least durable cable is selected which is suitable for a particular application. Furthermore, in most instances,
  • the cable is also preferably coated with a plastic such as vinyl, nylon, teflon, or some other plastic to protect the galvanized steel from the corrosive effects of the environment and to protect the cable from abrasion.
  • a plastic such as vinyl, nylon, teflon, or some other plastic to protect the galvanized steel from the corrosive effects of the environment and to protect the cable from abrasion.
  • steel cable When used in securing systems, steel cable combines c the important considerations of a flexible securing member with a high strength-to-weight ratio. In securing systems used to secure articles such as bicycles to immobile objects, weight is an important consideration. Still, it is important to use the largest diameter cable allowed by
  • the semi-rigid nature of steel cable makes it much more suitable and manageable for the use in securing systems than solid nonflexible members or chain securing members.
  • the securing member cable be somewhat rigid, a somewhat rigid cable being easier for the user to manipulate around poles, fence posts, and other immobile objects.
  • a larger diameter and less flexible cable has the advantage of ease of manipulation by the user.
  • steel cable at least of a minimum diameter, requires specialized cable cutting equipment thus providing theft protection against persons who do not possess such cable cutting equipment. 35
  • the diameter of a steel cable determines its ability to resist cutting and breakage. The greater the diameter the greater the resistance against cutting and breakage.
  • Such a cable is generally too expensive to have application as a securing member in " a securing system. More suitable is a cable constructed of 7 strands with 19 wires in each strand. In the case of such a cable a bending radius of at least 12 times the uncoated diameter of the cable is recommended. Id.
  • the recommended minimum bending radius is three inches.
  • the minimum bending radius is exceeded, such as forcing a one-quarter inch cable into a one inch radius, the strength and longevity of the cable is compromised.
  • the force which the cable will exert on its surroundings will increase as it tries to assume a less tight bend. In the extreme case of a zero bending radius, i.e.. the cable being bent back on itself, .the force necessary to overcome the tendency for the two lengths of cable resulting from the 180° bend, to spread apart is great.
  • U.S. Patent No. 3,990,279 a drum wound cable is disclosed as a bicycle locking system.
  • the structure disclosed therein to retract the cables is such that the cables are retracted at a varying rate due to the nature of the spring device disclosed therein and as the cable drum diameter changes due to the changing amount of cable wrapped there around.
  • the structure disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 3,990,279 results in the undesirable result that the tension or pull on the cable is great when the cable is fully withdrawn but the tension dwindles as the cable is retracted into the housing. 1
  • the prior art securing systems often made undue noises and rattled when used on a bicycle.
  • the present invention provides a novel system for securing wheeled articles to immobile objects.
  • wheeled articles can include a variety of recreational, household, and commercial articles and the term is particularly intended to include bicycles and the like.
  • the present invention advantageously utilizes lengths of flexible cable to secure the article to an immobile object.
  • the lengths of cable functioning as securing cables may comprise two discrete cable segments or a single cable segment properly formed.
  • the distal ends of the securing cables extend out of a housing.
  • the housing may be an independent housing specifically adapted for holding the securing cables when not in use or may comprise a hollow frame member of the wheeled article, such as the tube of a bicycle frame.
  • a means for attaching the housing to the frame of the wheeled article may be provided.
  • the proximal ends of the securing cables are retained within the interior of the housing.
  • a cable holding means for holding the lengths of the securing cables in a side- by-side relationship is provided at the proximal ends of the securing cables. Preventing the securing cables from excessively rubbing against the interior of the housing is one primary function of the cable holding means.
  • the holding means functions to join the two segments together and hold them in a side-by-side relationship. If the securing cables comprise a single continuous cable segment, the holding means functions to keep the two lengths of cable from spreading apart thus maintaining the substantially side-by-side.
  • Preferred embodiments of the present invention also comprise a means for retracting the securing cables into the housing when the article is .not secured to an object. The housing and the retracting means cooperate to firmly hold the cables within the housing to prevent undue noises, rattling, and to avoid the nuisance to the user of the securing cables leaving the housing when unsecured to an object.
  • the housing is provided with a guide means to prevent the securing cables from becoming tangled or twisted.
  • a restricting means is also provided to restrict the proximal end of the securing cables from being pulled from the housing.
  • an end cap fitted at one end of the housing functions as a guide means. The end cap, in cooperation with a cable holding sleeve, functions as restricting means.
  • Locking means is also provided at the distal ends of the securing cables to allow the distal ends to be locked to another object, preferably each other, and around an object.
  • the securing cables secure the article to an object when encircling the object and a portion of the article frame.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view, partially cut away, of a first preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a longitudinal cross section taken along line 2-2 of Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is an elevated view, partially cut away, of a portion of an alternative cable holding structure which may be incorporated into embodiments of the present invention
  • Figure 4 is a longitudinal cross section of a second presently preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 5 is an exploded, partially cut away perspective view of the second presently preferred embodiment illustrated in Figure 4;
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of the locking structure illustrated in Figure 4;
  • Figure 7 is a perspective view of another locking structure which may be included in some embodiments of the present invention.
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of a bicycle with an embodiment of the present invention attached thereto showing one application of the embodiments of the present invention
  • Figure 9 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the article and the embodiment of the present invention illustrated in Figure 8;
  • Figure 10 is a perspective view of a clamp constructed in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 11 is an side view, partially cut away, of the clamp illustrated in Figure 10;
  • Figure 12 is a partially cutaway perspective view of a presently preferred embodiment of the present invention installed on another wheeled article;
  • Figure 13 is an enlarged perspective view of a portion of the embodiment illustrated in Figure 12. 0
  • Figure 1 provides a perspective view of a first presently preferred embodiment of the present invention. It will be appreciated that the first embodiment illustrated in Figure 1 is a self-contained system for securing articles to other, preferably immobile, objects. 0 While the embodiments disclosed herein may be attached to a variety of articles, the first presently preferred embodiment is particularly adapted to be attached to wheeled articles, namely, bicycles.
  • the first embodiment illustrated in Figure 1 includes 5 an elongated, hollow tubular housing 10, a first length of cable 12, a second length of cable 14, the first and second lengths of cable functioning as securing cables, and a cable holding sleeve 16.
  • a first end cap 18 is provided at a first end of tubular housing 10 and a second end cap 20
  • tubular housing 10 is provided at a second end of tubular housing 10.
  • a plunger 17 is attached to cable holding sleeve 16. Plunger 17 functions to keep the securing cables and cable holding sleeve from rattling in the housing and to slightly engage the interior wall of housing 10 so as to have some
  • Both first length of cable 12 and second length of cable 14 are provided with a locking loop,.generally designated 22 and 24, respectively, formed by bending , the distal ends of cables 12 and 14 and swaging or crimping sleeves 26 and 28 into place.
  • housing 10 illustrated in Figure 1 is just one example of a housing means which may be incorporated into the present invention.
  • housing 10 is preferably a cylindrical aluminum tube. It will be appreciated that many other structures could be used as the housing means of the present invention. For example, a housing fabricated from different materials or of a different size, shape, or configuration could be used.
  • any structure which performs the function of at least partially enclosing securing cables 12 and 14 and keeping securing cables 12 and 14 in a substantially linear fashion when they are not being used is to be considered equivalent to housing 10 represented in the drawings.
  • the present invention may be incorporated into a frame member of the article to be secured thus allowing the frame member itself to be used as the housing means of the present invention.
  • the first embodiment is intended to be used primarily to secure bicycles to immobile objects so maintaining the weight of the embodiment as low as possible while still retaining the advantages of the present invention, particularly the resistance against theft, is desirable.
  • aluminum is the presently preferred material for housing 10.
  • shape of the housing simulate the shape of the bicycle frame member, i.e. , generally cylindrical, and that the diameter of the housing not exceed the diameter of the bicycle frame member to which it is attached. 5
  • a common bicycle frame member diameter is approximately one inch.
  • housing 10 have a inner diameter of .810 inches and an outer diameter of less than one inch.
  • Other cross sectional dimensions for the tubular housing may also be used 0 according to the present invention, including, for example, 1.5 inches, 1.0 inches, and 0.75 inches.
  • housing 10 provides significant advantages. Among these advantages is that the securing cables are stored 5 linearly and are not coiled around a drum or required to be bent along their length. Since steel cable will somewhat retain the shape which is imposed upon it during storage, keeping securing cables 12 and 14 storec linearly prevents undesirable bends and patterns from being impressed into 0 the securing cables.
  • housing 10 is aesthetically pleasing when attached to a bicycle frame member and simulates the shape of air pumps commonly attached to bicycle frame members. Moreover, the small
  • housing 10 minimize wind resistance of the housing, particularly when attached to the "downwind" side of the bicycle frame member.
  • Figure 2 is a cross sectional view of the first embodiment taken along line 2-2 in Figure
  • Figures 1 and 2 represent cable lengths 12 and 14 in their retracted position.
  • a user withdraws the securing cables from the
  • housing 10 When not is use, the securing cables are inserted into housing 10 by the user.
  • Securing cables 12 and 14 are exemplary of the cable means of the present invention.
  • securing cables is intended to include both the arrangement represented in Figure 2 and in Figure 3 and equivalents thereof.
  • Also included in the present invention is a cable holding means whose function it is to hold the two securing
  • cables 12 and 14 are not held together, securing cables 12 and 14 will unduly rub against the inner wall of housing 10 and interfere with the operation of the system.
  • a cable holding sleeve such as 16 in
  • cable holding sleeve is a crimped or swaged metallic sleeve.
  • securing cables 12, 12A, 14, and 14A, as well as the other cable disclosed herein comprise steel cable.
  • steel cable properly selected, provides the proper resistance to cutting and breaking and the proper rigidity to make the use of the system of the present invention a significant deterrent to theft of an article while at the same time providing other important advantages as explained.
  • the preferred steel cable consist of a steel core 44 surrounded by a plastic coating 46.
  • the preferred cable for use in the described embodiments is manufactured by Sava Industries, Inc. of Riverdale, New Jersey and identified by part number 3219- GV-9.
  • This preferred cable is a galvanized steel cable wherein each cable consists of seven strands of nineteen wires and having a nominal uncoated diameter of 7/32 of an inch and a coated diameter of 9/32 of an inch.
  • the minimum breaking strength of the preferred cable is 5,600 pounds while weighing approximately 1.5 ounces per foot of cable.
  • This cable has the characteristics of rigidity, weight, and strength which make the cable well suited for use in the embodiments of the present invention.
  • Other cables and diameters of cables for example one-eighth, one-quarter, and three-eighths diameter cables may be used in accordance with the present invention.
  • the cable may consist of fibers or wires of another material, metallic or otherwise.
  • the term "cable" is intended to include within its meaning any flexible rope-like structure comprised of a
  • a first end cap 18 is provided at a first end of housing 10.
  • a second end cap 20 fits into a second end of housing 10 and prevents entry of dirt and contaminants therein.
  • first end cap 18 functions as a restricting means for restricting the complete removal of securing cables 12 and 14 from housing 10.
  • cable holding sleeve 16 cooperates with end cap 18 to
  • First end cap 18 is provided with an oval bore 40 (best seen in the perspective view of Figure 5) through
  • the structure of the first embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 can be attached to any number of articles having a frame, such as a bicycle. Once the embodiment is attached to the article, the securing cables remain in the housing until needed whereupon they are withdrawn by the user, passed through the frame of the article and around an immobile object, and locked together. In the described fashion, the embodiments of the present invention are
  • the second embodiment includes housing 10, securing cables 12 and 14 held in a side-by-side relationship by cable holding sleeve 16, first end cap 18, and cylinder lock 54. Also provided in the second illustrated embodiment are structures which function as a retraction means for retracting the securing cables into the housing for storage.
  • the retraction means of the present invention retracts and/or holds the securing cables in the housing when they are not being used to secure the article.
  • the retraction means of the present invention may include any structure which functions to keep the securing cables in the housing when unused.
  • the retraction means preferably, but not necessarily, applies a constant retracting tension to the securing cables so that the cables are constantly being pulled tight when stored.
  • the movement of the securing cables within the housing is reduced and any noises or rattles which might be caused by the structures contained within the housing hitting the inner wall of the housing are minimized or eliminated.
  • having the retraction means apply a constant retraction bias to the securing cables ensures that the unneeded portion of cable remains in the housing when a user is preparing to secure the article to an object.
  • a constant tension spring 32, a spring bushing 34, an axle 36, and a spring holder 30 cooperate to function as the retraction means.
  • a first end of constant tension spring 32 is connected to cable holding sleeve 16.
  • a first end of constant tension spring 32 is connected to cable holding sleeve 16 by the action of the swage or crimp formed in sleeve 16.
  • constant tension spring 32 is formed so that it coils itself around bushing 34.
  • the proper operation of constant tension spring 32 requires that the second end of constant tension spring 32 be coiled around bushing 34 but be allowed to rotate freely about bushing 34.
  • the length of constant tension spring 32 must be adequate so that the spring remains partially coiled around bushing 34 even when securing cables 12 and 14 are withdrawn from the housing as far as allowed by the structures of the restraining means.
  • Bushing 34 is held in place by axle 36 which is inserted through bores provided in bushing 34 and spring holder 30.
  • the coiled portion of constant tension spring 32 is held in place and guided onto the bushing during the winding and unwinding of the spring by a recess 38 formed in spring holder 30.
  • Spring holder is provided with four ridges 42 (only two of which are visible in Figure 5) which serve to prevent any adhesive applied to the spring holder during assembly of the embodiment from seeping into recess 38 and interfering with the operation of the constant tension coiled spring.
  • the preferred method of fixing the spring holder 30, end cap 20, and end cap 18 into housing 10 is by way of an adhesive.
  • spring holder 30, axle 36, bushing 34, and end cap 18 all be fabricated from a polycarbonate material. It will be appreciated that other suitable materials could also be used.
  • a wear plate 31 is positioned on spring holder 30 to retard wear of the spring holder material due to the scraping of the constant tension
  • the constant tension spring represented in Figures 4 and 5 differs from spring components utilized in prior art securing systems in both structure and function. As can be seen in Figure 5, the coiled end of the constant tension 2Q spring is not attached to bushing 34 as would be the case in prior art devices.
  • the construction of the constant tension spring is such that the tension, or "pull,” of the spring varies little, if any, throughout most of the "travel" of ⁇ g the spring.
  • the constant tension spring _ incorporated into the present invention provides a substantially constant tension or pull regardless of the relative position of the cables in relation to the housing or the coiled state of the spring itself.
  • the constant tension spring preferably utilized in the embodiments of the present invention has the further advantage of providing a greater tension than the same size springs used in the prior art devices.
  • the incorporation of a constant tension spring into the embodiments of the present invention provides a securing system which is trouble free and easy to use. Nevertheless, other types of spring devices may also be utilized in some embodiments of the present invention.
  • Cylinder combination lock 54 includes a cylinder body, generally designated at 57, and a shaft, generally designated at 58. Cylinder body 57 and shaft 58 are hingeably attached to fittings 55 by pins 56. Fittings 55 are preferably swaged or crimped in place at the end of the securing cables. As is known by those skilled in the art, the illustrated combination lock is used by inserting shaft 58 into cylinder body 57 and operating the lock to hold the shaft therein.
  • FIG. 7 another lock which may serve as the locking means of the present invention is shown.
  • a post 50 is inserted into a receptacle 52 provided in a lock body 48.
  • Post 50 is secured in lock body 48 by use of a key (not shown) to operate the locking mechanism.
  • a key not shown
  • Figure 8 will now be referred to in order to show an embodiment of the present invention applied in one of a number of contemplated uses of the present invention.
  • Represented in Figure 8 is a wheeled article, generally designated A, namely a bicycle, which is secured to an immobile object, generally designated 0, namely a post as is commonly found curbside in urban areas.
  • the illustrated embodiment of the present invention is attached to the down tube, or other tube, of the bicycle by way of two clamps indicated at 60.
  • a bottle cage 66 is also fixed to the housing of the embodiment by way of a clip 68 which flexibly grips the exterior of the housing.
  • the lateral cross sectional shape of clip 68 is preferably greater than a half circle having a diameter equal to the outer diameter of the housing. Since it is preferred that the inner surface of the housing be free from protrusions, an adhesive is used to permanently attach clip 68 to housing 10.
  • FIG. 8 The embodiment illustrated in Figure 8 is provided with combination lock 54, illustrated in greater detail in Figure 6, which functions as the locking means of the illustrated embodiment.
  • combination lock 54 illustrated in greater detail in Figure 6, which functions as the locking means of the illustrated embodiment.
  • Figure 9 provides an enlarged perspective view of a portion of bicycle A and combination lock 54 illustrated in Figure 8.
  • combination lock 54 when not being used to secure the bicycle to an object, combination lock 54 may be located in a ready-to-use position with cables 12 and 14 disposed on either side of the bicycle head tube and combination lock 54 joined in front of the head tube. 1
  • the arrangement of the embodiment illustrated in Figure 9 is particularly advantageous. With the securing cables located on either side of the bicycle head tube, and the securing cables locked together, the embodiment is both 5 secured to the bicycle frame and ready for immediate use. Furthermore, other embodiments of the present invention may also be attached to a bicycle frame and kept ready to be used at all times with little effort from the user. Thus, the system of the present invention will be
  • FIGS 10 and 11 which are perspective and cross sectional views, respectively, of clamps 60 which are represented generally in Figure 8, will be referred to next.
  • Clamp 60 comprises two identical clamp halves 60A and 60B which are held together by bolt 62 and nut 64.
  • 2c Clamp 60 is able to accommodate a range of bicycle frame tubes in the first jaw, generally designated 61, with the smaller second jaw, generally designated 63, being adapted to accommodate the fixed diameter of the housing of the embodiment. Since the diameter of bicycle frame tubes
  • FIG. 12 another article, generally designated A ⁇ , namely a power lawn mower, has been provided with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • the present invention may be adapted for use with a variety of articles having wheels, i.e. , wheeled articles. Such articles are commonly targets of thieves due to the ease with which they may be moved. Such articles also commonly include tubular frame members.
  • FIG 12 an embodiment of the present invention is shown wherein a handle H of another article, generally designated Ai, is utilized as the housing of the embodiment.
  • Securing cables 12 and 14 are stored within handle H and are kept in proper side-by-side alignment by cable holding sleeve 16 as has been explained in connection with the earlier described embodiments.
  • the present invention is a great advance over the prior art devices used to secure wheeled articles, such as bicycles, to immobile objects to deter thefts thereof.
  • the present invention includes an aesthetically attractive housing which is preferably as small as, or smaller than, a conventional bicycle frame tube.
  • the present invention allows the securing cables to be of sufficient size to deter the cutting or breakage thereof by a thief.
  • the present invention may be easily attached to any one of a number of differing wheeled articles or may be incorporated into the frame member of the wheeled article.
  • the present invention includes a retraction means which exerts a constant tension on the securing cables as they are retracted into, or withdrawn from, the housing. Even further, the present invention holds the securing cables so that undue rattles and noises potentially caused by vibration are not experienced.
  • the present invention provides a system for securing articles such as bicycles which is convenient and easy to use and which keeps the securing cables so that they remain out of the way when not being used.

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L'invention concerne un système de fixation d'articles à roue tels que des bicyclettes à des objets fixes. Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, une première longueur de câble (12) et une seconde longueur de câble (14) sont contenues à l'intérieur d'un logement (10) jusqu'à ce que l'on en ait besoin afin de fixer ledit article à un objet. Un manchon de maintien de câble (16) maintient les longueurs de câble dans une relation côte à côte lorsque ledit câble se trouve à l'intérieur dudit logement. Lorque l'on veut s'en servir, on retire les longueurs de câble dudit logement, on les fait passer dans le cadre de l'article, autour de l'objet, puis on verrouille ensemble les deux extrémités des câbles au moyen, par exemple, d'une serrure cylindrique à combinaison (54). Lorsque les première et seconde longueurs de câbles sont déverrouillées, un ressort de tension constante (32) prévu dans plusieurs modes de réalisation rétracte les longeurs de câble dans ledit logement. L'invention est particulièrement bien adaptée pour être appliquée à des bicyclettes, et peut être appliquée à une variété d'autres véhicules à roues.
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