Lock mounting assemblies for transportation devices

Abstract

Lock mounting assemblies are disclosed for storing and mounting a locking apparatus to a transportation device. The mounting assemblies include one or more straps or connectors for securing the mounting assembly to the transportation device. The mounting assemblies having a structure to securely retain the locking apparatus on the transportation device and provide easy access to and release of the locking apparatus from the mounting assembly.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit and priority of the filing date of US Provisional Application Serial No. 61 / 519,564, filed May 25, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field

[0003] The present invention relates to a mounting assembly for temporarily storing locks such as bicycle U-locks and cable locks when the lock is not in use, and releasing the lock when required to prepare for use or to hold a portion of the lock housing during use. Background technique

[0004] Since the invention of bicycle U-locks and cable locks, various holders have been proposed to removably carry such locks when the bicycle is being used rather than parked. Such U-shaped locks generally consist of a semi-closed member or shackle comprising legs or fittings with constructed feet, straight transverse slats with openings for receiving such feet, and The locking mechanism used to hold or release thes...

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Embodiment Construction

[0058] Although the invention has been illustrated and described herein with reference to particular embodiments, the invention is not intended to be limited to the details shown. Rather, various modifications of the details may be made within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims and without departing from the invention.

[0059] Various mounting assemblies for removably securing and mounting a locking device to a transportation device are disclosed herein. For example, Figure 6 Several mounting assemblies 20 are shown attached to the bicycle frame at various positions, with a locking device of the U-lock 12 type supported in each of the mounting assemblies 20 . U-shaped lock 12 includes a lock housing 14 and a striker 16 . The lock housing 16 defines a first part of the locking device, and the striker 16 defines a second part of the locking device. The locking device is operable to lock the transport device to an object, such as a shelf, rack, pole, or other f...

[0001] Cross References to Related Applications

[0002] This application claims the benefit and priority of the filing date of US Provisional Application Serial No. 61 / 519,564, filed May 25, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field

[0003] The present invention relates to a mounting assembly for temporarily storing locks such as bicycle U-locks and cable locks when the lock is not in use, and releasing the lock when required to prepare for use or to hold a portion of the lock housing during use. Background technique

[0004] Since the invention of bicycle U-locks and cable locks, various holders have been proposed to removably carry such locks when the bicycle is being used rather than parked. Such U-shaped locks generally consist of a semi-closed member or shackle comprising legs or fittings with constructed feet, straight transverse slats with openings for receiving such feet, and The locking mechanism used to hold or release thes...

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0058] Although the invention has been illustrated and described herein with reference to particular embodiments, the invention is not intended to be limited to the details shown. Rather, various modifications of the details may be made within the scope and range of equivalents of the claims and without departing from the invention.

[0059] Various mounting assemblies for removably securing and mounting a locking device to a transportation device are disclosed herein. For example, Figure 6 Several mounting assemblies 20 are shown attached to the bicycle frame at various positions, with a locking device of the U-lock 12 type supported in each of the mounting assemblies 20 . U-shaped lock 12 includes a lock housing 14 and a striker 16 . The lock housing 16 defines a first part of the locking device, and the striker 16 defines a second part of the locking device. The locking device is operable to lock the transport device to an object, such as a shelf, rack, pole, or other f...

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