Lock component

Abstract

The present invention relates to a locking assembly for securing a battery (11) of a vehicle, particularly an electric bicycle (10), which is capable of operating by muscle force and / or motor force. The locking assembly includes: a latch (2) pivotable about a latch axis (20); a latch (3) configured to operate the latch (2); and a lifting element (4) coupled to the latch (2), wherein the latch (2) is movable to a holding position and a releasing position, wherein the latch (3) in the holding position prevents the battery (11) from being removed in the removal direction (A) and in the releasing position allows the battery (11) to be removed, and wherein the lifting element (4) is configured to move the battery (11) in the removal direction (A) when the latch (2) moves from the holding position to the releasing position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a locking assembly for securing the battery of a vehicle, particularly an electric bicycle, capable of operating with muscle force and / or motor force, and such a vehicle capable of operating with muscle force and / or motor force. Background Technology

[0002] It is known that locks are installed on vehicles, such as electric bicycles, to secure the battery within the vehicle. On the one hand, such locks keep the battery in place, preventing it from falling out of the frame due to vibration during operation. On the other hand, they provide anti-theft protection against unauthorized removal of the battery. To remove the battery, for example, for charging, a key is typically required to unlock it. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The locking assembly according to the invention, having the features of claim 1, offers the advantage of being particularly simple and comfortable to operate for securing the battery of a vehicle capable of operating by muscle force and / or motor force. Preferably, the vehicle is an electric bicycle. Preferably, the battery can be secured to or within the frame of the vehicle by means of the locking assembly. Here, the locking assembly can simultaneously achieve anti-theft security and comfortable battery removal by means of a simple and reliable structure. According to the invention, this is achieved by a locking assembly comprising a closing latch, a closing pin, and a lifting element. The closing latch is pivotable about a latch axis and is movable to a holding position and a released position. In the holding position, the closing latch prevents the battery from being removed in the removal direction, in particular, by locking the battery's movement in the removal direction. In the released position, the closing latch allows the battery to be removed in the removal direction.

[0004] The closing pin is configured to actuate the latch. Preferably, the closing pin is configured to move the latch from the holding position to the removable position. Alternatively or additionally, the closing pin may be configured to move the latch from the removable position to the holding position. Preferably, the closing pin is configured to be actuated by a key. Alternatively or additionally, the closing pin may be configured to be actuated by an actuator. The actuator may be, for example, an electric actuator or an electromagnetic actuator, which is particularly preferably configured to be actuated by a radio signal. For example, such an actuator may be configured to be actuated by a remote control and / or by an input device of the vehicle user.

[0005] Furthermore, the lifting element is coupled to the closing post and configured to move the battery in the removal direction as the closing latch moves from the holding position to the releasing position. Here, the lifting element preferably causes the battery to be lifted in the removal direction. This facilitates the removal of the battery from or from the vehicle, for example, from a holding device within the vehicle frame.

[0006] The lifting element can preferably be configured to be actuated directly or indirectly by means of a closing pin. For example, the lifting element can engage directly with the closing pin for direct actuation. Alternatively, the lifting element can engage with a closing latch and thus be actuated indirectly by means of a closing pin.

[0007] In other words, by manipulating the closing pin, for example by key operation or with the aid of an actuator, the battery can be moved in the removal direction by means of a lifting element, making the battery easily accessible and simple to remove for the operator. This is particularly true when the battery is well protected and visually concealed within the vehicle frame, but is typically difficult to access; the locking assembly significantly facilitates battery removal. Therefore, this special structure specifically provides a mechanical lifting mechanism for lifting the battery, which can be operated by the operator via the closing pin. Thus, the battery can be removed simply and comfortably, even if the battery holder is contaminated.

[0008] The dependent claims describe preferred improvements of the invention.

[0009] The lifting element is preferably arranged on the closing latch. For example, the lifting element can be a bolt-like or lever-like protrusion on the closing latch that abuts against the battery and lifts the battery when the closing latch moves to the removal position. Here, the closing latch can preferably be constructed as a double-sided lever, wherein one free end of the double-sided lever forms the lifting element, while the other free end of the lever can lock the movement of the battery in the removal direction. It is particularly advantageous here that the latch axis is arranged between the two free ends of the double-sided lever in the removal direction. Thus, a particularly simple and cost-effective structure of the locking assembly can be achieved, which allows reliable function at all times, for example, even under severe contamination, through a simple mechanism.

[0010] Particularly preferably, the lifting element is pivotally arranged about a lifting axis, which is preferably arranged parallel to the latch axis. It is particularly advantageous that the lifting element is configured as a component independent of the closing latch. The lifting element can, for example, be constructed as a double-sided lever, wherein one free end of the lever can rest against the battery, while the other free end is configured directly or indirectly to be actuated by a closing pin, wherein the lifting axis is arranged between the corresponding points of action of the two free ends of the lifting element. Thus, for example, the lever arm for moving the battery can be matched according to the arrangement of the lifting axis, through which force is applied to the battery, and thereby further optimizing the assistance in removal by actuating the closing pin.

[0011] Advantageously, the lifting element can pivot about a lifting axis by means of the operation of the closing latch. In particular, the closing latch can be made to abut against the lifting element as it rotates about the latch axis, thereby causing the lifting element to pivot about the lifting axis and press against the battery, thus inducing movement of the battery in the removal direction. For example, it is also possible to arrange the lifting element such that the closing latch can freely rotate a predetermined angle when moving from the holding position to the released position before the closing latch operates the lifting element. Thus, for example, mutual obstruction or jamming between the lifting element and the closing latch can be reliably avoided when the lock assembly unlocks.

[0012] Furthermore, it is advantageous that the latch has a safety element that, when the latch is in the holding position, forms-lockingly engages with the battery. For example, the safety element can be hook-shaped. Alternatively, the safety element can, for example, have a straight engagement edge, which is arranged particularly perpendicular to the removal direction. Preferably, the safety element is configured to engage in a recess or protrusion of the battery. Alternatively, the safety element can form-lockingly engage with the outer edge of the battery and thereby prevent movement of the battery in the removal direction.

[0013] Preferably, the locking element has an insertion ramp. This ramp is configured to move the latch to a released position when the battery is inserted, particularly when inserted in the direction opposite to the removal direction. Preferably, the ramp defines the foremost edge of the latch along the removal direction, which the battery first contacts upon insertion. Preferably, the ramp is arranged at an angle of less than 90° relative to the removal direction. That is, when the battery is inserted, the ramp causes the latch to be automatically laterally pressed away about the latch axis to the released position, thus enabling battery insertion. Therefore, the locking assembly can be operated simply and comfortably, where operating the closing pin is not necessary for insertion but only for battery removal.

[0014] Preferably, the lock assembly further includes a return spring configured to return the latch to the holding position by means of a return spring force. The return spring force preferably acts in the direction from the released position to the holding position. That is, when the latch is not actuated, the return spring, by means of its return spring force, holds the latch in the holding position. This prevents accidental release or dislodgement of the battery and also provides a simple anti-theft security.

[0015] More preferably, the closing post has a closing body, particularly cylindrical in shape, which is rotatable about a closing axis. The closing axis is preferably perpendicular to the removal direction and particularly preferably parallel to the latch axis. Preferably, a key can be inserted into the closing body, by means of which the rotation of the closing body about the closing axis is achieved. Alternatively or additionally, the closing post may have an actuator, such as a servo motor or electromagnetic actuator, configured to rotate the closing post.

[0016] Particularly preferably, the closing post has a closing pin extending parallel to the longitudinal axis and eccentrically arranged on the closing body. Here, the closing pin is configured to engage with the closing latch. Preferably, the closing pin engages in a gap in the closing latch. Due to the eccentric arrangement of the closing pin on the closing body, the closing pin moves along a circular track as the closing body rotates about the closing axis. Here, the closing pin also carries a component of motion perpendicular to the extraction direction, thereby causing the closing latch to pivot accordingly about the latch axis. Therefore, a simple and reliable possibility of manipulating the closing latch is realized by the closing post.

[0017] Preferably, the closing pin can be rotated to both a locked position and a removable position. In the removable position, the closing pin of the closing pin engages with the closing latch, holding the latch in the released position. In the locked position, the closing pin is arranged and engages with the closing latch such that it holds the latch in the holding position. Especially in the latter case, the closing pin prevents the closing latch from moving to the released position, for example, due to undesirable forces acting on the latch. Therefore, in the locked position, the closing pin particularly causes a forced locking, which is preferably only releasable by key operation and / or actuator operation. Thus, the lock assembly can be configured with particularly secure anti-theft features. Furthermore, by rotating the closing pin to the removable position, the latch can be easily pulled back to release the battery for removal, wherein the lifting element here causes the battery to be lifted in the removal direction as described above for easy removal.

[0018] Particularly preferably, the closing pin can be additionally rotated into an insert position, in which the closing pin allows the closing latch to move from a holding position to a release position and in the opposite direction. For this purpose, the closing latch is preferably configured with a gap (in which the closing pin engages) such that the closing latch can perform relative movement with respect to the closing pin, i.e., pivoting from the holding position to the release position. Preferably, in terms of rotation about the closing axis, a locking position is arranged between the insert position and the removal position. Therefore, the insert position allows for simple and comfortable battery insertion without the need to manipulate the closing pin.

[0019] The locking assembly advantageously also includes a locking spring configured to rotate the closing pin to the locked position by means of the locking spring force. That is, the locking spring specifically causes the closing pin to rotate from the inserted position to the locked position by means of the locking spring force when it is not actuated. The locking spring can particularly be configured as a return spring. Therefore, if the closing pin is not actuated, there is a forced locking mechanism to provide special anti-theft protection for the battery.

[0020] More preferably, the latch has a locking device that allows the closing pin to engage in the insertion position. For this purpose, the closing pin of the closing pin can preferably engage with the locking element of the closing pin. Here, the locking force of the locking device acts in opposition to the locking spring force. Preferably, the locking force is greater than or equal to the locking spring force. Here, the locking force and the locking spring force are preferably coordinated such that the locking force is overcome by the sudden rebound of the latch caused by the reset of the return spring after the battery is fully inserted, thereby rotating the closing pin into the locked position by the locking spring. Thus, automatic forced locking can be achieved, in particular, after the battery is inserted.

[0021] Preferably, the lock assembly further includes a release spring. The release spring is configured to apply a release spring force to the battery in the release direction. Thus, the release spring force additionally assists in lifting the battery via key operation by means of the spring element, thereby making it easier to remove the battery.

[0022] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a vehicle capable of operating by muscle force and / or motor force, having a battery and the aforementioned locking assembly. The locking assembly is preferably configured to secure the battery to the vehicle, particularly within the vehicle frame, and to allow key-operated and / or actuator-operated release for removing the battery. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Identical or functionally identical components are always provided with the same reference numerals. The drawings show:

[0024] Figure 1 A simplified schematic diagram of an electric bicycle having a lock assembly according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0025] Figure 2 Showing details and in the closed state Figure 1 The lock component of the first embodiment,

[0026] Figure 3 Shown in the open state Figure 2 The lock component,

[0027] Figure 4 Shown in the insertion state Figure 2 The lock component,

[0028] Figure 5 Show Figure 2 Another view of the lock component,

[0029] Figure 6 A lock assembly according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown, and

[0030] Figure 7 A lock assembly according to a third embodiment of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0031] Figure 1 A vehicle capable of operating with muscle force and / or motor force is shown. The vehicle is an electric bicycle 10 with an electric motor 15 to assist the rider's pedaling effort. The electric motor 15 is powered by a battery 11.

[0032] The battery 11 is disposed inside the vehicle frame 16. The battery 11 is accessible via a removable cover 17 of the vehicle frame 16. To secure the battery 11 inside the vehicle frame 16, the electric bicycle 10 includes a locking assembly 1. Here, the locking assembly 1 secures the battery 11 on the electric bicycle 10 for both retention and anti-theft purposes. Furthermore, the locking assembly 1 provides a simple and convenient way to remove the battery 11 in the removal direction A, so that, for example, the battery 11 can be charged after removal.

[0033] The structure and functional principle of the preferred embodiment of lock component 1 are described below with reference to Figures 2 to 7 To describe.

[0034] Figures 2 to 5 A lock assembly 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown. Here, in Figure 2 A portion of the locking assembly 1 and the battery 11 is shown, the battery being secured by the locking assembly 1. For this purpose, the locking assembly 1 includes a closing latch 2 that prevents or releases movement of the battery 11 in the removal direction A.

[0035] To prevent removal, i.e., to retain the battery 11 on the electric bicycle 10, the latch 2 has a locking element 21 configured to engage in a form-locking manner with a shoulder 11a of the battery 11. Figure 2 In the holding position shown, the closing latch 2 extends substantially along the extraction axis 50, which is parallel to the extraction direction A.

[0036] In order to release battery 11, that is, to allow battery 11 to be removed in the removal direction A, the latch 2 can pivot about the latch axis 20 from the holding position to the position. Figure 3The battery 11 is in the released position as shown in the diagram. In the released position, the safety element 21 is not engaged with the shoulder 11A of the battery 11, thereby releasing the movement of the battery 11 in the removal direction A and thus enabling removal. In the released position, the latch 2 is pivoted by an angle α relative to the holding position, specifically pivoting away from the battery 11.

[0037] In order to operate the closing latch 2, the locking assembly 1 includes a closing pin 3, which is configured to be operated by means of a key.

[0038] The closing post 3 includes a cylindrical closing body 31 that is rotatable about a closing axis 30 parallel to the latch axis 20. Furthermore, the closing post 3 has a closing pin 32 that extends from the closing body 31 in the direction of the closing axis 30. Here, the closing pin 32 is eccentrically positioned on the closing body 31 and thus moves on a circular track as the closing body 31 rotates about the closing axis 30. The closing pin 32 engages in a triangular recess 25 of the latch 2, thereby allowing the closing post 3 to pivot the latch 2 accordingly about the latch axis 20, as described in more detail below.

[0039] The closed column 3 can rotate to three different positions, namely the locked position. Figure 2 ), Retrieval location ( Figure 3 ) and insertion position ( Figure 4 ).

[0040] In the locked position, the closing pin 32 of the closing post 3 is as follows: Figure 2 The arrangement shown in the diagram allows the closing pin to hold the latch 2 in the holding position. Here, the pivoting of the latch 2 from the holding position to the release position is locked by the closing pin 32. This state is a forced lock, in which the removal of the battery 11 is simply and reliably prevented. Here, the closing pin 32 prevents the latch 2 from unintentionally (e.g., due to jitter or other external forces acting on the latch 2) moving to the release position.

[0041] To remove battery 11, the closed pin 3 can be rotated to... Figure 3 The location shown is where it was retrieved. Figure 3 The view corresponds to counterclockwise rotation. During rotation, the closing pin 32 presses against the inclined surface 26 of the closing latch 2, thereby pivoting the closing latch 2 to the released position. In this state, the battery 11 can be removed in the removal direction A.

[0042] Once the closing pin 3 no longer rotates to the take-out position, the closing latch 2 automatically returns to the holding position. For this purpose, the locking assembly 1 includes a return spring 23 that applies a return spring force to the closing latch 2 to return it to the holding position.

[0043] Furthermore, the closed post 3 can rotate to the insertion position, which is in Figure 4 As shown in the diagram. For this purpose, the closing pin moves from the locked position (see...). Figure 2 Rotate 90° clockwise around the closed axis 30. In this position, the release latch 2 moves from the held position shown to the released position (see...). Figure 3 The pivoting in the ) is because the closing latch 2 is not locked by the closing pin 32 due to the triangular shape of the gap 25.

[0044] The insertion position allows for simple and comfortable insertion of the battery 11 in the insertion direction B, opposite to the removal direction A, without requiring manipulation of the closing pin 3. This is possible because the locking element 21 has an insertion ramp 22 that, upon insertion of the battery 11, causes the closing latch 2 to automatically pivot from the holding position to the released position. For this purpose, when the closing latch 2 is in the holding position, the insertion ramp 22 is arranged at an angle β relative to the insertion axis 50. If the battery 11 is inserted as... Figure 4 When inserted in the insertion direction B as shown, the edge 11b of the battery 11 presses against the insertion ramp 22 and thus presses the latch 2 from the holding position to the release position. After the battery 11 is fully inserted, the latch 2 returns to the holding position by means of the return spring 23, so that the battery 11 is held by form-locking engagement with the safety element 21.

[0045] Furthermore, the locking assembly 1 includes a lifting element 4, which in Figure 5 As shown in the image. Here, Figure 5 Showing an alternative view Figures 2 to 4 A view of the lock component 1 of the first embodiment. In detail, Figure 5 Shown along latch axis 20 Figure 2 The view of lock component 1 in another plane.

[0046] The lifting element 4 is pivotable about a lifting axis 40, which, in the first embodiment, is the same as the latch axis 20. Here, the lifting element 4 is constructed as a double-sided lever. The first free end 41 can be operated by means of the closing pin 32 of the closing post 3. Therefore, the lifting element 4 can be operated directly by means of the closing post 3. When the closing post 3... Figure 5 Rotate the locked position to the removed position (see Appendix) Figure 3 When the closing pin 32 presses against the first free end 41 of the lifting element 4, the lifting element pivots clockwise around the lifting axis 40. As a result, the second free end 42 of the lifting element 4 presses against the battery 11 in the removal direction A, thereby moving the battery in the removal direction A, i.e., being lifted.

[0047] Therefore, when the closing pin 3 rotates to the removal position, not only is the closing latch 2 pulled back to release the battery 11, but the lifting element 4 also lifts the battery 11 in the removal direction A. Thus, the user of the electric bicycle 10 can easily and comfortably release and lift the battery 11 using the key, thereby easily removing the battery 11.

[0048] Figure 6 A locking assembly 1 according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown. The second embodiment substantially corresponds to the first embodiment with an alternative configuration having a lifting element 4. Furthermore, a locking device 22 and a reset mechanism for the closing pin 3 are additionally provided. Figure 6 Similar to Figure 4 The state during battery 11 insertion is shown. To illustrate the function of lifting element 4 when battery 11 is inserted, the battery is additionally shown in the inserted state with a dashed line.

[0049] exist Figure 6 In the second embodiment, the lifting element 4 is arranged on the closing latch 2. Here, the lifting element 4 and the closing latch 2 are integrally constructed. Therefore, the lifting element 4 and the closing latch 2 are located in the same plane along the latch axis 20. Here, the latch axis 20 is offset to the right about the extraction axis 50, that is, offset away from the battery 11.

[0050] Therefore, in the second embodiment, the closing latch 2 is constructed as a double-sided lever, which can engage with the battery 11 at its free end, i.e., on the safety element 21 and the lifting element 4, respectively. The latch axis 20 is arranged here between the safety element 21 and the lifting element 4 with reference to the removal direction A.

[0051] Similar to the first embodiment, in the second embodiment, when the closing pin 3 rotates to the removal position, the closing latch 2 also pivots to the release position, thereby allowing the battery 11 to be removed. The lifting of the battery 11 in the removal direction A is also achieved here by means of a lifting element 4 arranged on the closing latch 2. In the second embodiment, the lifting element 4 can therefore be operated via the closing latch 2 and thus indirectly via the closing pin 3.

[0052] also, Figure 6 The second embodiment of the locking assembly 1 further includes a locking spring 33. The locking spring 33 is arranged on the closing post 3 and applies a locking spring force to the closing post 3, thereby resetting the closing post from the insertion position to the locked position. In order to enable comfortable battery insertion, the second embodiment of the locking assembly 1 also includes a locking device 22 by means of which the closing post 3 can be engaged in the insertion position.

[0053] The locking device 22 includes a first locking element 22a and a second locking element 22b. The two locking elements 22a and 22b are disposed on the closing latch 2 and extend into the recess 25 respectively. Here, the two locking elements 22a and 22b are arranged on the upper edge of the recess 25 viewed along the removal direction A, so that when the closing pin 3 is in the insertion position, the closing pin 32 of the closing pin 3 can engage between the two locking elements 22a and 22b. Here, the first locking element 22a applies a locking force to the closing pin 32, which is opposite to and slightly greater than the locking spring force. Therefore, the closing pin 3 is held in place by the locking device 22. Figure 6 The insertion position is shown.

[0054] When battery 11 is inserted along insertion direction B, latch 2 slowly pivots clockwise around latch axis 20 to the insertion position. Here, based on locking device 22, closing pin 3 also rotates clockwise. Once battery 11 occupies the position marked by the dashed line, safety element 21 slides past protrusion 11a. At this point, latch 2 suddenly springs back to the holding position due to return spring 23. Due to this sudden rebound, closing pin 32 overcomes the locking force of locking device 22, thereby automatically returning closing pin 3 to the locked position via locking spring 33.

[0055] Therefore, with the locking assembly 1 according to the second embodiment, the user obtains a device that enables very reliable securing of the battery 11 to the electric bicycle 10 with particularly simple and comfortable operation. For this purpose, the user can, for example, rotate the closing pin 3 to the removal position (similar to...) to remove the battery 11. Figure 3 And then rotate it into the insertion position after removing battery 11 (see...) Figure 6 Therefore, the locking of the closing pin 3 in the insertion position allows the battery 11 to be reinserted without key operation. Thus, the automatic reset of the closing pin 3 from the insertion to the locked position achieves automatic forced locking after the battery 11 is inserted, thereby locking the battery 11 particularly reliably.

[0056] Figure 7 A lock assembly 1 according to a third embodiment of the invention is shown. The third embodiment substantially corresponds to the first embodiment, which is an alternative to the first embodiment, having a lifting element 4. Similar to the first embodiment, in the third embodiment, the lifting element 4 is constructed as a double-sided lever and as a separate component. However, unlike the first embodiment, in the third embodiment, the lifting element 4 is rotatable about a lifting axis 40, which is independent of the latch axis 20. Here, the lifting axis 40 is arranged on the side of the closing latch 2 opposite to the battery 11.

[0057] The first free end 41 of the lifting element 4 can be operated by means of the closing latch 2. The second free end 42 can surround the edge 11b of the battery 11 when the lifting element 4 pivots about the lifting axis 40, thereby lifting the battery 11 in the removal direction A. That is, in Figure 7 In the third embodiment, the lifting element 4 can be indirectly operated via the closing latch 2 through the closing post 3.

[0058] In addition, such as Figure 7 As shown, when the latch 2 is in the holding position and the second free end 42 of the lifting element 4 abuts against the edge 11b of the battery 11, a gap 45 is provided between the latch 2 and the first free end 41 of the lifting element 4. Thus, before the latch 2 manipulates the lifting element 4, the latch 2 can pivot at an angle of approximately 5° toward the release position. Therefore, the lifting of the battery 11 does not occur immediately when the closing pin 3 begins to rotate, but only after a certain angle of rotation. This, in particular, avoids the possibility of the battery 11 getting stuck during unlocking and lifting, as well as during insertion. However, alternatively, the gap 45 can be configured to be zero, thereby allowing manipulation of the lifting element 4 to occur immediately upon manipulation of the closing pin 3.

[0059] Additionally, the locking assembly 1 of the third embodiment includes a release spring 12. This release spring 12 is arranged below the battery 11 and applies a release spring force to the battery 11 in the release direction A when the battery 11 is inserted. Therefore, the release spring 12 assists in lifting the battery 11 in the release direction A when the closing pin 3 is correspondingly actuated, thereby further facilitating the removal of the battery 11.

Claims

1. A locking assembly for securing a battery (11) of a vehicle capable of operating by muscle force and / or motor force, the locking assembly comprising: - A closing latch (2) that is pivotable about a latch axis (20); - Closing post (3), the closing post being configured to operate the closing latch (2); and - Lifting element (4), which is coupled to the closing column (3), - Wherein, the closing post (3) is movable to a holding position and a releasing position, wherein, in the holding position, the closing post (3) prevents the battery (11) from being removed in the removal direction (A), and in the releasing position, allows the battery (11) to be removed, and The lifting element (4) is configured to move the battery (11) in the extraction direction (A) when the closing latch (2) moves from the holding position to the releasing position. The lifting element (4) is configured to be directly or indirectly manipulated by means of the closing column (3).

2. The lock assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The lifting element (4) is arranged on the closing latch (2).

3. The lock assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The lifting element (4) can be pivotally arranged around the lifting axis (40).

4. The lock assembly according to claim 3, wherein, The lifting element (4) can pivot about the lifting axis (40) by means of the operation of the closing latch (2).

5. The lock assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The latch (2) has a safety element (21) which is form-locked into the battery (11) in the held position of the latch (2).

6. The lock assembly according to claim 5, wherein, The safety element (21) has an insertion ramp configured to move the closing latch (2) to the release position when the battery (11) is inserted.

7. The locking assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the locking assembly further comprising a return spring (23) configured to return the closed latch (2) to the holding position by means of a return spring force.

8. The lock assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein, The closed column (3) has a closed body (31) that is capable of rotating about a closed axis (30).

9. The lock assembly according to claim 8, wherein, The closing post (3) has a closing pin (32) that extends parallel to the closing axis (30) and is eccentrically arranged on the closing body (31), wherein the closing pin (32) is configured to engage with the closing latch (2).

10. The lock assembly according to claim 9, wherein, The closing pin (3) is rotatable to a locked position and a removed position, wherein in the removed position, the closing pin (32) holds the closing latch (2) in the released position, and wherein in the locked position, the closing pin (32) holds the closing latch (2) in the held position.

11. The lock assembly according to claim 10, wherein, The closing pin (3) can be rotated to the insertion position, in which the closing pin (32) allows the closing latch (2) to move from the holding position to the release position and vice versa.

12. The lock assembly according to claim 11, further comprising a locking spring (33) configured to return the closing pin (3) to the locked position by means of the locking spring force.

13. The lock assembly according to claim 12, wherein, The closing latch (2) has a locking device that allows the closing pin (3) to engage in the insertion position.

14. The lock assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the lock assembly further comprising a take-out spring (12) configured to apply a take-out spring force to the battery (11) in the take-out direction (A).

15. The lock assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The vehicle in question is an electric bicycle (10).

16. The lock assembly according to claim 3, wherein, The lifting axis is parallel to the latch axis (20).

17. The lock assembly according to claim 6, wherein, The insertion ramp is configured to move the closing latch (2) to the release position in the opposite direction to the removal direction (A) when the battery (11) is inserted.

18. The lock assembly according to claim 8, wherein, The closed body (31) is cylindrical.

19. The lock assembly according to claim 13, wherein, The locking force of the locking device acts in opposite directions to the locking spring force.

20. The lock assembly according to claim 19, wherein, The locking force is greater than or equal to the locking spring force.

21. A vehicle capable of operating by muscle force and / or motor force, comprising a battery (11) and a locking assembly (1) according to any of the preceding claims.

22. The vehicle according to claim 21, wherein, The vehicle in question is an electric bicycle (10).

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