frame lock

Abstract

A frame lock for a two-wheeled vehicle includes a lock body and a rotating ring arrangement, the lock body including a latch, the rotating ring arrangement including a rotating ring and a band. The rotating ring extends along a circular path, has a blocking structure including an abutment portion, and is adjustable relative to the lock body along the circular path between an open position in which the rotating ring releases a wheel of the two-wheeled vehicle for rotation and a closed position in which the rotating ring blocks the wheel from rotation. The latch is adjustable between an unlocked position and a locked position, and when the rotating ring is in its closed position and the latch is in its locked position, the latch engages behind the abutment portion, thereby blocking the rotating ring from adjustment into the open position. The band is disposed at the rotating ring, extends along the circular path, and is configured such that the band covers the rotating ring along a longitudinally extending portion of the rotating ring and covers at least partially more than 180° of a circumference of the rotating ring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a frame lock for a two-wheeled vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Frame locks typically differ from portable two-wheeler locks because they are fixedly and usually permanently attached to the frame of the two-wheeler, for example, screwed onto the frame. In this respect, frame locks are arranged such that the ring of the frame lock is selectively adjustable to a position where the frame lock engages between the spokes of the two-wheeler's wheels, thereby preventing it from traveling with the two-wheeler. The ring is conveniently secured in this position by a latch of the frame lock, which is at least ideally adjustable solely by the lock cylinder of the frame lock or another locking device, requiring the user to possess a secret code, such as a key, to actuate the latch. Typical designs of the ring are, on the one hand, a pivot ring with a straight path, and on the other hand, a rotating ring with an arcuate path.

[0003] Specifically, the frame lock may include a lock body and a rotating ring. The lock body includes a latch, and the rotating ring extends along a circular path and is adjustable relative to the lock body along the circular path between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the rotating ring releases the wheels of a two-wheeled vehicle to rotate; in the closed position, the rotating ring prevents the wheels from rotating. The rotating ring has a blocking structure including an adjacent portion. The latch is adjustable between an unlocked position and a locked position, and when the rotating ring is in its closed position and the latch is in its locked position, the latch engages behind the adjacent portion, thereby preventing the rotating ring from adjusting into the open position.

[0004] The stability of the swivel ring is a decisive factor affecting the reliability of the frame lock. Therefore, to ensure the frame lock is as difficult to open as possible by force, the swivel ring must be exceptionally robust. Simultaneously, cost-effective manufacturing of the swivel ring should be maximized and automated as much as possible. In this regard, the swivel ring is preferably formed from particularly hard and strong materials, such as hardened metals. Specifically, the swivel ring can be made from rod materials such as metal wire.

[0005] To enable adjustment relative to the lock body, the rotating ring is at least partially housed within the lock body's housing, particularly within a rotating ring receiver formed in the housing, and is movably supported within the rotating ring receiver. In this respect, the rotating ring receiver also serves to guide the rotating ring, allowing it to be adjusted at least substantially alone along a circular path. Specifically, due to the blocking structures formed on the rotating ring, it may have raised portions and / or recesses extending longitudinally, such that in some cases, the rotating ring may not contact the inner wall surface of the rotating ring receiver, or may only contact and be guided at the inner wall surface in a portion extending longitudinally. To prevent the rotating ring from tilting or jamming in the rotating ring receiver, a certain gap is typically provided between the outer circumference of the rotating ring and the inner circumference of the rotating ring receiver. For these reasons, the rotating ring can typically make small movements laterally to its longitudinal direction within the rotating ring receiver, and in doing so, may impact the edges of the rotating ring receiver. This can occur, in particular, during travel on a two-wheeled vehicle equipped with a frame lock, and can then result in a noticeable and disruptive clicking noise.

[0006] To enable actuation of the rotating ring, i.e., manual adjustment between its open and closed positions, a handle is typically provided on the frame lock and secured to the rotating ring. The handle extends outward from the frame lock, allowing it to be gripped and moved about the center of a circular path, thereby adjusting the rotating ring accordingly along the circular path. In this respect, the handle or a fastening lug to which it is secured can be, for example, welded to the rotating ring for a stable connection. Alternatively, the handle or fastening lug can also be screwed onto the rotating ring. However, this type of fixation to the rotating ring can lead to damage to the material structure, resulting in compromised mechanical stability of the rotating ring. Summary of the Invention

[0007] One object of this application is to provide a frame lock or frame lock system including a low-noise frame lock for a two-wheeled vehicle, wherein the rotating ring of the frame lock or frame lock system is particularly stable and easily actuated in this respect, the frame lock or frame lock system is also flexible in use, and the frame lock or frame lock system can be manufactured in a manner that is as automated as possible.

[0008] This objective is achieved through the frame lock and frame lock system described below.

[0009] The frame lock for a two-wheeled vehicle according to this application includes a lock body and a rotating ring device. The lock body has a latch, and the rotating ring device includes a rotating ring and a belt. In this respect, the rotating ring extends along a circular path and is adjustable relative to the lock body along the circular path between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the rotating ring releases the wheels of the two-wheeled vehicle to rotate, and in the closed position, the rotating ring prevents the wheels from rotating.

[0010] The swivel ring is preferably made of metal, while the belt is preferably made of plastic. The swivel ring is preferably formed of a rod material, particularly a metal wire such as steel wire, wherein the rod material preferably has a constant cross-section, particularly a circular cross-section. This cross-section can be the normal cross-section of the swivel ring, and the swivel ring has this cross-section along most of its longitudinal extension and / or at least along a blocking portion disposed outside the lock body, particularly outside the lock body housing in the closed position of the swivel ring, such that in its closed position, the swivel ring can engage with the blocking portion into the wheel of a two-wheeled vehicle, thereby blocking the wheel to prevent rotation. The diameter of the circular path can, for example, be in the range of 10 cm to 15 cm, and can, for example, reach about 13 cm. In the cross-section, the swivel ring can have a diameter on the order of several millimeters to several centimeters. For example, the diameter of the cross-section can be at least on average about 8 mm or 9 mm. Due to the range along the circular path, the rotating ring has an arcuate shape extending over a specific portion of the circular closed circular path, for example, extending over an angular range of at least 200° and / or at most 250°, preferably at least 210° and / or at most 240°, particularly about 225° or 230°.

[0011] Since the rotating ring is adjustable between the open and closed positions, it can be adjusted from the open position to the closed position and into the closed position in the closing direction, and conversely, from the closed position to the open position and into the open position in the opening direction opposite to the closing direction. However, it is therefore possible to adjust the rotating ring in another way, particularly in the closing direction other than the closed position and / or in the opening direction other than the open position.

[0012] When adjusting the rotating ring along the circular path, the ring moves longitudinally along the circular path in an arc shape, such that it does not leave the circular path but only extends over a portion of the circular path, i.e., changing relative to its position rather than relative to its angular range. In this respect, the adjustment of the rotating ring corresponds to the rotation of the ring about a rotation axis that extends through the center of the circular path and is oriented perpendicular to the plane in which the circular path is arranged.

[0013] The adjustability of the rotating ring along a circular path is a fundamental adjustability, which in particular can be caused by the corresponding support of the rotating ring at the lock body. However, this adjustability is not necessarily permanent, but can be blocked by the latch, specifically by the ability to fix the rotating ring in one or more different specific positions via the latch. The rotating ring can preferably be adjusted at least from the open position to the closed position and into the closed position, and from the closed position to the open position and into the open position if the latch or any obstruction in the path of movement (e.g., the spokes of a two-wheeled vehicle's wheel) does not obstruct the adjustment.

[0014] The circular path can extend partially through the lock body of the frame lock, allowing the rotating ring to extend partially into or through the lock body and, in this respect, cooperate with the latch within the lock body. In this regard, the latch is preferably arranged entirely within the lock body housing so as to be as inaccessible as possible from the outside. The rotating ring can also be partially received within the lock body housing. Specifically, in a rotating ring receiver formed within the lock body, the rotating ring can be at least partially received and movably supported within the rotating ring receiver, i.e., adjustable relative to the lock body between an open and closed position.

[0015] In the closed position, the rotating ring preferably extends out of the lock body, particularly out of the housing of the lock body, and then at least its free end returns to the lock body, particularly extending into the housing, such that the lock body and the rotating ring preferably form a closed loop in the closed position. In this way, rotation of the corresponding wheel can be stopped particularly reliably. Conversely, in the open position, the rotating ring extends out of the lock body but does not return to the lock body, or is at least almost completely contained within the lock body, particularly within the housing.

[0016] In the closed position of the swivel ring, when the frame lock is properly mounted on the two-wheeled vehicle, the swivel ring naturally blocks only the rotation of the corresponding two-wheeled vehicle's wheels. In other words, the frame lock is configured to be arranged on the two-wheeled vehicle such that the swivel ring prevents the wheels of the two-wheeled vehicle from rotating in their closed position (particularly by engaging through the wheels) and releases the wheels to rotate in their open position.

[0017] According to this application, the rotating ring has a blocking structure including an adjacent portion, wherein the latch is adjustable between an unlocked position and a locked position, and wherein, when the rotating ring is in its closed position and the latch is in its locked position, the latch engages behind the adjacent portion, thereby blocking the rotating ring from adjustment to the open position.

[0018] Specifically, the latch can be adjustable relative to the housing of the lock body between an unlocked position and a locked position. This adjustment can be, for example, a linear displacement. Preferably, the latch can be adjusted only by a locking device disposed at, and particularly within, the lock body, preferably in the form of a lock cylinder, the latch being connected to the lock body, for example, by a clamp, and the latch being actuated only by the key associated with it.

[0019] The adjustability of the latch is also a fundamental adjustability, which does not need to be permanent but can be specifically dependent on the corresponding position of the rotating ring. The latch can preferably be adjusted from the unlocked position to the locked position and into the locked position, and conversely, from the locked position to the unlocked position and into the unlocked position, at least when the rotating ring is in its closed position. Additionally, particularly when the rotating ring is in its open position, the latch can also be adjusted from the unlocked position to the locked position and into the locked position, and from the locked position to the unlocked position and into the unlocked position.

[0020] Therefore, the rotating ring can be secured in its closed position by a latch, wherein the latch is adjusted to its locked position and then engages behind the adjacent portion of the blocking structure of the rotating ring. If the adjacent portion is oriented at least substantially perpendicular to the direction of movement to be blocked, i.e., perpendicular to the circular path of the rotating ring, which is preferred, then the adjustment of the blocking rotating ring along the circular path is particularly reliable.

[0021] The adjacent portion is preferably, but not necessarily, formed as an adjacent surface, i.e., a planar surface. The adjacent portion can also typically be formed by the edge or contour of a barrier structure.

[0022] The blocking structure can be formed in many different ways. A commonly conceivable approach is that the blocking structure includes a cut or notch in the rotating ring, wherein the cut or notch may extend radially from the outside to the inside of the rotating ring, particularly relative to the center of the circular path. In this respect, the adjacent portion may be formed as a sidewall of such a cut or notch. However, the adjacent portion may also be formed by a sidewall of a structure protruding from the rotating ring.

[0023] The blocking structure may have multiple adjacent portions, each of which can be engaged at the rear by a latch to fix different positions of the rotating ring in at least one adjustment direction to prevent deviation from the corresponding position. In this respect, multiple adjacent portions can be used to fix the same position relative to the same adjustment direction or mutually opposite adjustment directions.

[0024] The engagement of the latch behind the adjacent portion should be understood as relating to the adjustment of the rotating ring to be blocked. In this respect, in particular, if the latch is in its unlocked position and the rotating ring is adjusted along the circular path in the direction of adjustment to be blocked, the latch engages transversely to the circular path into the movement path of the adjacent portion, through which the adjacent portion will pass.

[0025] When the rotating ring is in its closed position and the latch is in its locked position, the latch preferably contacts the adjacent portion, or at least has only a small gap from the adjacent portion, for example, less than 1 mm, particularly a few hundred micrometers. Thus, the rotating ring is advantageously fixed and will not deviate from the closed position in the direction of the open position at all. However, the latch may also typically have a larger gap from the adjacent portion, such that the rotating ring can be practically adjusted from the closed position to a distance corresponding to this gap, but in any case, it is blocked from reaching a position where the rotating ring will no longer reliably prevent wheel rotation.

[0026] In addition to the rotating ring, the rotating ring device also includes the belt. According to this application, the belt is disposed on the rotating ring, extends along a circular path, and is configured such that at least a portion of its longitudinal extension and at least a portion of its periphery cover the rotating ring.

[0027] In this respect, specifically, the belt is arranged on the rotating ring so that the belt is adjusted together with the rotating ring when the rotating ring is adjusted. At this point, the rotating ring device formed by the rotating ring and the belt constitutes the functional unit of the frame lock. During the assembly of the frame lock, at least after the belt has been arranged on the rotating ring, the rotating ring and the belt can only move together; that is, there is no relative movement between them.

[0028] Therefore, the corresponding position of the rotating ring also represents the corresponding position of the belt and the entire rotating ring assembly. In particular, when the rotating ring is in the open position, the belt and the rotating ring assembly as a whole are also in the open position, and in particular, when the rotating ring is in the closed position, the belt and the rotating ring assembly as a whole are also in the closed position, and these positions can be adjusted.

[0029] Since the belt at least partially covers the rotating ring along its longitudinal direction, the belt extends along the circular path in a manner corresponding to the rotating ring. Therefore, in particular, the belt may have at least a substantially arcuate path, along which the belt may at least partially have a constant cross-section.

[0030] Along the circular path, the belt may extend, for example, at least 120° and / or at most 150°, particularly approximately 135°. The longitudinal extension of the belt, i.e., its extent along the circular path, may be particularly limited to the support portion disposed within the lock body, especially within the housing of the lock body, both in the closed position and the open position of the rotating ring (and all positions in between). In this respect, the belt preferably extends in the open direction to the corresponding end of the rotating ring. In the opposite closing direction, the belt preferably extends over at least a majority of the support portion. In particular, the belt may extend at least substantially over the entire support portion.

[0031] In this respect, the belt extends not only along the circular path but also in the circumferential direction surrounding the circular path, thereby covering at least a portion of the periphery of the rotating ring, wherein the periphery corresponds to a corresponding cross-section of the rotating ring in a plane orthogonal to the circular path. In this way, the belt can be engaged around the rotating ring, particularly, more or less depending on its position along its longitudinal direction. This contributes to a particularly stable arrangement of the belt at the rotating ring.

[0032] To cover the rotating ring, the belt can contact the rotating ring in the area it covers, particularly in surface contact. This coverage provides protection for the rotating ring, such as against mechanical damage, dirt, and / or moisture. Additionally, the free space between the rotating ring and one or more inner walls of the rotating ring receiver of the lock body can be filled by the belt, allowing the rotating ring to be guided substantially without gaps within the receiver, thus avoiding clicking noise, where the rotating ring assembly can be at least partially accommodated and movably supported within this free space. The design of the belt, made of plastic, can also contribute to this, with the plastic being specifically selected or formed according to its elasticity and / or surface properties, allowing the belt to slide easily along the corresponding inner wall of the rotating ring receiver. The belt can also be used to connect the rotating ring to the handle, which will be explained further below.

[0033] Due to these different functions, the belt can also be specifically designated as a "cover", "track", especially a "guide rail", or "connector".

[0034] According to this application, the belt is also provided to extend more than 180° in the circumferential direction around the rotating ring, preferably more than at least 210°, and particularly more than about 225°.

[0035] The angular range is defined relative to the center of the cross-section of the rotating ring, which preferably corresponds to the centroid region of the cross-section. Specifically, the cross-section may be a cross-section of the rotating ring at a corresponding position extending longitudinally along the rotating ring, or, if desired, may be the normal cross-section of the rotating ring that can conceptually extend to a corresponding position along a circular path. In particular, the cross-section may be circular.

[0036] The band has the range at least generally in the circumferential direction, that is, the band does not necessarily extend beyond the angular range in the circumferential direction around the rotating ring at a single position along its longitudinal direction, but can extend the furthest in one circumferential direction at one position and the furthest in the opposite circumferential direction at another position, wherein the angle between these ranges is equal to or greater than 180°, preferably at least 210°, and particularly about 225°.

[0037] However, in one or more longitudinally extending regions, the belt preferably extends more than 180°, preferably more than at least 210°, and particularly more than about 225°, along the entire corresponding region in the circumferential direction around the rotating ring. In other words, it applies to every location along the longitudinal extension of the belt within a corresponding region of these regions, where the belt extends beyond the range of angles in the circumferential direction around the rotating ring.

[0038] The portions of the belt extending more than 180°, preferably more than at least 210°, and particularly more than about 225° in the circumferential direction around the rotating ring, preferably together have a length greater than half the longitudinal extension of the belt (i.e., the range along the circular path). Particularly preferred is that the longest portion of these portions extends more than half the longitudinal extension of the belt.

[0039] Typically, the rotating ring covered by the band may have interruptions in the circumferential direction, i.e., it may be distributed across multiple separate sections that together extend more than 180°, preferably more than at least 210°, and particularly more than about 225° around the periphery of the rotating ring. However, the rotating ring is preferably covered by sections of a band that are continuous in the circumferential direction within the said angular range, i.e., without interruption.

[0040] Because the belt extends more than 180° in the circumferential direction around the rotating ring, thus covering more than half of the circumference of the rotating ring, it surrounds the engaging rotating ring from at least three side surfaces. In other words, the belt thus covers the rotating ring with respect to at least three directions, two of which are opposite to each other, and the third is perpendicular to the rotating ring, wherein these directions are oriented transversely to the longitudinal extension of the belt or rotating ring, and in particular, radially to the center of the cross-section of the rotating ring. Due to this surrounding engagement, the belt can be arranged particularly reliably at the rotating ring. Furthermore, the belt can support the rotating ring on a large portion of its circumference relative to the rotating ring receiver in such a way that the rotating ring is guided particularly reliably within the rotating ring receiver.

[0041] According to an advantageous embodiment, the belt at least partially covers the rotating ring in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the circular path, at least partially covers the rotating ring in the opposite direction, and at least partially covers the rotating ring in a direction facing or away from the center of the circular path. The area of ​​the belt covering the rotating ring in one of said directions may overlap along the circular path. The guide rail preferably covers the rotating ring in one or more portions of its longitudinal extension in all three directions, particularly in the aforementioned portions. In this respect, coverage in a particular direction should be understood as such that the belt is arranged adjacent to the rotating ring in that direction, so that, viewed from that direction, the belt covers the rotating ring. In this respect, it is preferred that, at least where the belt covers the rotating ring, the belt contacts the rotating ring along its longitudinal extension, particularly, face-to-face contact with the rotating ring.

[0042] In the longitudinally extending regions of the band, a rotating ring is covered in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the circular path and in the opposite direction, as well as in a direction facing the center of the circular path or away from the center of the circular path. This cover may be mirror-symmetrical with respect to the plane of the circular path. In particular, the band may be mirror-symmetrical with respect to the plane in these regions, or it may be symmetrical along its entire longitudinal extension, possibly except for at least one end of its longitudinal extension.

[0043] Additionally, the belt may have a U-shaped or C-shaped cross-section (perpendicular to the circular path), preferably having a U-shaped or C-shaped cross-section that is at least substantially constant in these partial regions or along its overall longitudinal direction, possibly except at at least one end of its longitudinal extension. In this respect, the open side of the U-shape or C-shape is preferably oriented in a radial direction relative to the center of the circular path, particularly radially outward.

[0044] According to an advantageous embodiment, the belt is formed as a dimensionally stable and / or elastic portion separate from the rotating ring. For this purpose, plastic is particularly suitable as the material for the belt, wherein the plastic can be formed into the shape of the belt, for example, by injection molding.

[0045] According to another advantageous embodiment, the belt is fastened to the rotating ring in a form-fit manner. In this respect, in particular, the form fit exists in all spatial directions, such that there is no direction in which the belt can move relative to the rotating ring, or at least no situation where the belt must deform for this purpose. The form-fit fastener can be integrally provided over at least 80% of the longitudinal extension of the belt. In this respect, the form-fit fastener does not necessarily extend only over a single continuous portion of the longitudinal extension, but can also be distributed over multiple separate portions.

[0046] The belt is preferably fastened to the swivel ring by a latching mechanism, i.e., by a resiliently reversible form-fit. For example, the belt can be attached to the swivel ring by a snap-fit ​​connection. In this respect, the fastening of the belt to the swivel ring requires at least a slight elastic deformation, particularly widening the belt, so that the belt is positioned at the swivel ring, whereby the elasticity at least largely reverses the deformation again, allowing the belt to then engage around the swivel ring in a form-fit manner, i.e., beyond half of its circumference. In particular, this temporary widening and subsequent engagement along the longitudinal direction of the belt can occur anywhere the belt extends circumferentially beyond half the circumference of the swivel ring.

[0047] In addition to the shape fit, the belt may also contact the swivel ring at least partially in a press-fit manner. In this respect, particularly due to the elasticity of the belt, portions of the belt can be preloaded against the swivel ring. The additional press-fit further improves the tightness of securing the belt to the swivel ring.

[0048] The shape fit of the belt to the swivel ring provides a secure fastening, particularly a latching advantage, which arises independently of the angular range of the belt's extension around the swivel ring in the circumferential direction. Specifically, this shape fit helps ensure that the belt is reliably positioned on the swivel ring, allowing the swivel ring to be supported by the belt in a swivel ring receiver and guided slidably within the receiver with particularly low interference. In this respect, regardless of the measurement of the belt's circumferential range around the swivel ring, this application also relates to a frame lock for a two-wheeled vehicle, comprising a lock body and a swivel ring assembly. The lock body includes a latch, and the swivel ring assembly includes a swivel ring and a belt. The swivel ring is preferably made of metal, and the belt is preferably made of plastic. The swivel ring extends along a circular path and is adjustable relative to the lock body along this circular path between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the swivel ring releases the wheels of the two-wheeled vehicle for rotation; in the closed position, the swivel ring blocks the wheels. The rotating ring has a blocking structure including an adjacent portion, wherein a latch is adjustable between an unlocked position and a locked position, wherein when the rotating ring is in its closed position and the latch is in its locked position, the latch engages behind the adjacent portion, thereby preventing the rotating ring from being adjusted into the open position, wherein a band is disposed at the rotating ring, extending along a circular path, and configured such that at least a portion of the band extending longitudinally along the rotating ring and at least a portion of the periphery of the rotating ring cover the rotating ring, and wherein the band is fastened to the rotating ring in a form-fitting manner, particularly as a latch. The foregoing and following explanation of the above-described frame lock, particularly its rotating ring device, and the description of different possibilities for the design of the frame lock, also apply to the frame lock of this application to the extent applicable. In particular, not only the embodiments of the frame lock described above, but also advantageous embodiments of the frame lock of this application arise from the features of the dependent claims.

[0049] According to an advantageous embodiment of the frame lock of this application, the end of the swivel ring and the corresponding end of the belt form a pivotal connection having a pin extending along a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the plane of the circular path, wherein the belt is pivotable relative to the swivel ring about the longitudinal axis of the pin. The end of the swivel ring includes one of two longitudinally extending ends of the swivel ring and extends a distance along the circular path from that end. The corresponding end of the belt includes one of two longitudinally extending ends of the belt, i.e., that end corresponds to the end of the swivel ring with respect to its orientation along the circular path, and extends a distance along the circular path from that end. The distances extending from the end of the swivel ring and the corresponding end of the belt may each have a length of several millimeters, for example, up to 15 mm, preferably up to 10 mm, and / or up to 10% of the longitudinal extension of the swivel ring, preferably up to 5%. For the end of the swivel ring and the corresponding end of the belt, this distance is preferably an equal length.

[0050] Specifically, the longitudinal axis along which the pin extends may be the axis of symmetry of the pin. The pin may have at least substantially a cylindrical shape, wherein the longitudinal axis is the cylindrical axis of the cylinder. The cross-section of the pin perpendicular to the longitudinal axis is at least regionally constant, preferably regionally constant over the total length of the pin (i.e., along the longitudinal axis), possibly except that the free end of the pin may have a chamfer.

[0051] The longitudinal axis of the pin is preferably oriented in a plane perpendicular to the circular path along which the rotating ring extends. Therefore, as the belt pivots relative to the rotating ring around the longitudinal axis of the pin, the belt can pivot against the rotating ring in at least an approximately radial direction relative to the center of the circular path, so as to be positioned at the rotating ring, particularly fastened in a form-fit manner. Specifically, the belt can be configured to pivot from the inner space of the circular path to the inner side of the arcuate shape of the rotating ring, i.e., the side radially inward (towards the center) relative to the center of the circular path, so as to be positioned on the rotating ring, particularly fastened to the rotating ring in a form-fit manner.

[0052] According to an advantageous embodiment, the form fit between the belt and the swivel ring can be achieved by pivoting the belt about the longitudinal axis of the pin toward the swivel ring. In this respect, the pivoting movement may include a locking mechanism of the belt at the swivel ring, particularly the locking mechanism further described above. Due to this design, the advantageous form fit between the belt and the swivel ring can be achieved in a clearly defined manner.

[0053] Conversely, it can also be configured to pivot the belt away from the rotating ring via the longitudinal axis around the pin, thereby releasing the form fit between the belt and the rotating ring. This may facilitate belt replacement in a simple manner.

[0054] According to another advantageous embodiment, a hole is formed in the end of the rotating ring, wherein a pin is formed at the corresponding end of the belt and engages in the hole, preferably perpendicular to the plane of the circular path, specifically through the hole. This design represents a particularly simple type of pivoting connection whose components can be easily manufactured, especially automatically, and can be connected to each other. The pin is preferably integrally formed at the corresponding end of the belt and / or connected to the belt in an engaged manner. However, typically, the pin can also be formed as a separate element and can be fixedly connected to the belt.

[0055] As an alternative to this embodiment, the following arrangement can also be made: instead, a pin is formed at the end of the rotating ring, particularly integrally formed at the end of the rotating ring and / or connected to the end of the rotating ring in a coupled manner, and preferably engaged in a hole perpendicular to the circular path, particularly through a hole, wherein the hole is formed in the corresponding end of the belt.

[0056] According to an advantageous embodiment, the frame lock further includes a spring for preloading a rotating ring relative to the lock body, wherein the spring is fastened to the pin. The spring is preferably a helical spring, particularly a helical tension spring. Specifically, the rotating ring can be preloaded by the spring in the opening direction.

[0057] To secure the pin, the spring may have an eye formed at one end of the spring, which can then be used to surround the pin. Specifically, the pin may first engage through the eye of the spring, and then engage or at least engage into the hole. In this respect, the eye is advantageously trapped between the swivel ring and the belt, such that the connection between the swivel ring and the spring is secured in some way by the belt. The eye does not necessarily have to be circumferentially closed, but if the eye engages around the pin, such as with a hook at least on its main periphery, then the eye is sufficient.

[0058] The rotating ring can be permanently fixed to the lock body, particularly the lock body housing, via a spring, especially solely via a spring. For this purpose, the spring may have another eyelet at its end opposite the first eyelet, or it may be configured in another way to be coupled to the lock body. In its closed position and / or its open position, the rotating ring can be additionally secured by the latch to prevent release from the lock body if the latch engages behind a corresponding adjacent portion formed on the rotating ring.

[0059] Therefore, at its end, the rotating ring is not only pivotally connected to the belt, but also to the lock body. Advantageously, no additional structure is required for this purpose, but the same structure (pin and hole) can be used for the pivotal connection design as well as for the connection to the lock body.

[0060] According to another advantageous embodiment, the belt has a handle for manually adjusting the rotating ring or a fastening lug for securing such a handle to the belt. The handle or fastening lug may be fastened to the belt or may be integrally formed, particularly bonded to the belt, for example, molded onto the belt. The handle or fastening lug preferably projects radially outward from the center of the circular path relative to the belt, or projects from the belt in a plane perpendicular to the circular path, and may extend in this direction, for example, through a slot in the housing of the lock body, extending outward from the rotating ring receiver. In this way, the handle can be in a position in which it can be easily gripped and actuated in both the open and closed positions of the rotating ring device.

[0061] According to another advantageous embodiment, the rotating ring extends longitudinally and has at least one raised portion that engages in a groove in the belt, such that (due to this engagement) a form fit is formed between the belt and the rotating ring relative to the circular path. Alternatively or additionally, the rotating ring may be configured to extend longitudinally and have at least one recess into which the raised portion of the belt engages, such that (due to this engagement) a form fit is formed between the belt and the rotating ring relative to the circular path.

[0062] The recess can be, for example, an opening or cut in the belt or a cut in the rotating ring. Specifically, the recess in the belt can be formed as a depression extending away from the rotating ring, i.e., extending radially outward relative to the center of the rotating ring's cross-section into the belt. In particular, the recess in the rotating ring can be formed as a depression extending into the rotating ring, i.e., extending radially inward relative to the center of the rotating ring's cross-section.

[0063] The raised portions and / or recesses that may be provided on the rotating ring may be part of the blocking structure of the rotating ring. Depending on the shape, arrangement, and / or orientation of the respective raised portions or recesses, the shape-fitting effect caused thereby may be limited to one of two possible directions along the circular path.

[0064] In this respect, the form fit along the circular path can, in various cases, arise specifically from the engagement of a corresponding raised portion of one component (rotating ring or belt) with a corresponding recess of another component. In other words, if applicable, the belt is fixed in a form fit manner due to the engagement of multiple raised portions and recesses to prevent movement of the belt relative to the rotating ring along the circular path. This results in additional stability to the arrangement of the rotating ring and belt along the longitudinal direction through their form fit engagement. This (potentially additional) fixation and stability of the rotating ring assembly can be particularly advantageous because, when adjusting the rotating ring assembly, friction acts on the belt, which slides along the inside of the rotating ring receiver; otherwise, this friction would force the belt away from its proper arrangement at the rotating ring.

[0065] According to another advantageous embodiment, the blocking structure includes at least two adjacent portions corresponding to a closed position and an open position of the rotating ring, wherein when the rotating ring is in its closed position or its open position and the latch is in its locked position, the latch engages behind the respective adjacent portion, thereby blocking the rotating ring from adjustment from the respective position. In this aspect, one of the two adjacent portions corresponds to the closed position, i.e., when the rotating ring is in its closed position and the latch is in its locked position, its path relative to the circular path is engaged behind by the latch, so that it cannot be guided through the latch in the opening direction, and thus prevents the rotating ring from adjusting from the closed position in the opening direction. In this aspect, the other of the two adjacent portions corresponds to the open position, i.e., when the rotating ring is in its open position and the latch is in its locked position, its path relative to the circular path is engaged behind it by the latch, so that it cannot be guided through the latch in the closing direction, and thus prevents the rotating ring from adjusting from the open position in the closing direction.

[0066] In this embodiment, the belt preferably extends along a circular path between at least two adjacent portions, i.e., from at least one of the two adjacent portions to the other. In this respect, the belt may also extend along the circular path beyond one or both of the two adjacent portions, but the portion of the belt extending at least longitudinally along the rotating ring covers the rotating ring, with the two adjacent portions surrounding that portion.

[0067] According to an advantageous further development of this embodiment, the blocking structure includes at least two webs projecting from the rotating ring, preferably in the same direction, wherein each of the two webs has one of two adjacent portions, i.e., one web has one adjacent portion and the other web has another adjacent portion. In this respect, the adjacent portions are preferably formed directly on the respective webs, particularly as end faces of the respective webs.

[0068] The direction in which the webs project is preferably perpendicular to the longitudinal extension of the rotating ring, i.e., perpendicular to the path of the circular path. In particular, since the two webs preferably project from the rotating ring in the same direction, the webs can project parallel to each other from the rotating ring. However, the webs can also project from the rotating ring in the same direction, i.e., both webs project from the rotating ring in the same radial direction relative to the center of the circular path. For example, both webs can project radially inward, or both can project radially outward relative to the center of the circular path. Both webs preferably project from the rotating ring in the same axial direction, i.e., in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the circular path.

[0069] In this respect, it is sufficient that the entire corresponding web does not need to protrude from the rotating ring, but only partially. The portion of the web may also extend into the rotating ring, particularly transversely to the longitudinal direction of the rotating ring. Specifically, the portion of the web protruding from the rotating ring can be a structure that bulges relative to its surroundings.

[0070] For example, before the blocking structure or at least the web has been formed on the blocking structure, the web may protrude relative to the cross-section of the adjacent portion of the rotating ring, particularly relative to the cross-section of the bar forming the rotating ring. In this respect, a web protruding in the cross-section specifically means that the web extends beyond the outer contour of the cross-section when viewed along the range of the rotating ring along the circular path.

[0071] Therefore, the web forms a portion of the blocking structure, and the latch cooperates with this portion of the blocking structure to prevent the rotating ring from adjusting from the corresponding position. For this purpose, the web is advantageously formed at the corresponding position of the rotating ring. In other words, the web is configured such that (in particular, arranged such that) when the rotating ring is in its closed position or in its open position and the latch is in its locked position, the latch engages behind the adjacent portion of the corresponding web of the two webs.

[0072] The web, particularly the entire blocking structure, is preferably arranged within the support portion of the rotating ring, i.e., within the longitudinal extension of the rotating ring that remains within the lock body when the rotating ring is adjusted between the closed and open positions, thus advantageously preventing external access.

[0073] In this respect, in particular, a band extending along a circular path between two adjacent portions of the two webs may contact the outer side of the rotating ring from one of the two webs to the other web, the outer side facing the direction of the protrusion. In this respect, the band preferably contacts this outer side directly. However, generally, at least locally, a certain gap may be maintained. Additionally, preferably, the band, or at least a portion of the band, extends along the outer contour of the rotating ring, which connects the two webs along a circular path, particularly in a straight line.

[0074] Each of the two webs also has two opposing parallel side surfaces extending at least substantially along a circular path, wherein the adjacent portions of the respective webs are formed by end faces of the webs that connect to the side surfaces of the webs and are oriented at least substantially perpendicular to the circular path.

[0075] In this respect, the two side surfaces are preferably aligned parallel to the direction in which the web protrudes from the rotating ring. In this respect, the web can extend along a circular path. Depending on the direction in which the web protrudes from the rotating ring, the side surfaces can therefore have a path that curves according to the circular path. However, in particular, a relatively short web can also have a straight path tangent to the circular path.

[0076] The direction of the transverse circular path and the protruding portion, at least where the side surfaces protrude from the rotating ring, allows the side surfaces to connect to each other via corresponding edges or edge sides of the web. In this respect, the edge side may also include the end face through which the abutment portion is formed. The edge side is preferably oriented at least substantially perpendicular to the side surface. In particular, this also applies to the end face forming the abutment portion. The orientation of the abutment portion is preferably deviated from the direction perpendicular to the circular path by at most 10°.

[0077] Such a web, comprising two parallel side surfaces, can be formed relatively easily and inexpensively by cold forming. In a longitudinally extending portion of a rotating ring (or the material forming the rotating ring) whose length (partial length) corresponds to the length of the web to be formed, the outer region of this portion can be pressed between a punch and a support, for example, from opposite directions, such that the material in this portion is reshaped into the web, which protrudes outward at least partially perpendicular to these directions. Thus, the two side surfaces of the web are oriented perpendicular to two opposite directions of the pressed portion.

[0078] In this embodiment, preferably, the belt is further provided with side surfaces that are at least substantially aligned with one of the side surfaces of one of the two webs and one of the side surfaces of the other web. In this respect, the belt preferably extends at least substantially from one of the two webs to the other. In this respect, the side surfaces of the belt may define the belt in the circumferential direction extending longitudinally around the rotating ring, at least in the region between the two webs.

[0079] Due to the alignment, the three side surfaces (i.e., the two side surfaces of the two webs and the side surface of the belt) can form a continuous path, possibly away from the corresponding gaps at the two transitions. In this respect, in particular, the three side surfaces can be arranged in a plane, or can form a curved path corresponding to a circular path.

[0080] In this respect, specifically, the side surface may face a direction corresponding to the adjustment of the latch from its locked position to its unlocked position. The latch may be preloaded in the opposite direction, i.e., preloaded from the unlocked position to its locked position, and after the latch has moved to its unlocked position to release the locking position of the rotating ring, the latch may slide along the path formed by the preloaded side surface abutting the path while the rotating ring is being adjusted. In this way, during the adjustment of the rotating ring, the latch may be held in its unlocked position by the strap, or at least held in a position that does not obstruct the rotating ring.

[0081] According to another advantageous embodiment, the blocking structure has at least a first adjacent portion facing a closing direction and a second adjacent portion facing an opening direction opposite to the closing direction. The closing direction corresponds to the aforementioned closing direction, wherein the rotating ring adjusts from its open position to its closed position, and the opening direction corresponds to the aforementioned opening direction, wherein the rotating ring adjusts from its closed position to its open position. The adjacent portions face their respective directions, specifically meaning that the direction is aligned parallel to and away from the surface normal of the surface of the adjacent portion.

[0082] Specifically, the first adjacent portion facing the closing direction may be arranged along a circular path closer to the end of the rotating ring than the second adjacent portion facing the opening direction, forming a pivotal connection with the belt at the end of the rotating ring. The blocking structure may also include two webs projecting from the rotating ring, particularly the aforementioned two webs, wherein one of the two webs has the first adjacent portion and the other of the two webs has the second adjacent portion.

[0083] Alternatively, when the rotating ring is in its closed position and the latch is in its locked position, the latch engages behind the first adjacent portion (relative to the opening direction), thereby preventing the rotating ring from adjusting to the open position. And when the rotating ring is in its open position and the latch is in a partially locked position between its locked and unlocked positions, the latch engages behind the second adjacent portion (relative to the closing direction), thereby preventing the rotating ring from adjusting into the closed position. A band is formed in a portion of its longitudinal extension that abuts, and particularly directly abuts, the second adjacent portion in the opening direction, such that the band restricts the adjustability of the latch to adjustment between the unlocked and partially locked positions.

[0084] In other words, in this implementation, with the rotating ring in the open position, the latch can be adjusted upwards only in the direction of the locked position from its unlocked position, and enters a partially locked position (and then returns from the partially locked position again), due to the limitation of its adjustability by the belt, wherein the partially locked position can be specifically set approximately at the center between the locked and unlocked positions. Since the latch has already engaged behind the second adjacent portion in the partially locked position (albeit with a small overlap), the rotating ring can still be locked in its open position by the latch. However, when the rotating ring is in the open position, the belt prevents the latch from being adjusted to the locked position.

[0085] Specifically, the belt restricts the adjustability of the latch to adjustment between the unlocked position and the partially locked position because the belt extends radially outward relative to the center of the circular path in the portion of its longitudinal extension that abuts the second adjacent portion in the opening direction than in the portion of its longitudinal extension that abuts the first adjacent portion in the closing direction, such that in the former portion, the belt extends into the movement path of the latch between the unlocked and locked positions. When adjusting the latch from the unlocked position, the latch is already abutting the belt in the partially locked position, and therefore cannot be adjusted to the locked position and enter the locked position. If the second adjacent portion is formed on the web protruding from the rotating ring and, as described above, has two side surfaces, the belt can extend in its longitudinally extending portion that abuts the second adjacent portion in the opening direction, specifically, extending to the plane disposed between the two side surfaces of the web.

[0086] When a frame lock includes a locking mechanism, particularly a lock cylinder, the limitation explained by the adjustability of the latch is particularly advantageous. This cylinder, housed within the lock body, is actuated by a key associated with the locking mechanism and connected to the latch, for example via a clip, for adjusting the latch such that there is a clear relationship (except for possible gaps) between the corresponding rotational positions of the key, wherein the key can only be removed from the locking mechanism when it is in the rotational position corresponding to the locked position of the latch. If the clip did not limit the adjustability of the latch, the latch could therefore be adjusted to its locked position, and the key could then be removed in both the locked and open positions of the rotating ring. However, because the aforementioned design of the clip limits the adjustability of the latch, it is possible that, while having the same function in other aspects of the frame lock, the latch can only be adjusted to the locked position in the closed position, not in the open position of the rotating ring, and therefore the key can only be removed when the rotating ring is locked by the latch in its closed position. This corresponds to the so-called key-holding function of frame locks, which is particularly needed in some European countries.

[0087] According to this embodiment, the key-holding function can be advantageously achieved through a belt, particularly a correspondingly formed structure of the belt, and therefore need not be achieved through a specific structure of the rotating ring that might compromise its stability. Thus, the rotating ring can always be configured in the same way, regardless of whether the key-holding function is present, which is particularly advantageous for the manufacture of the rotating ring. The key-holding function can be achieved, as needed, by or without providing a correspondingly formed belt at the rotating ring. Typically, the key-holding function can even be provided or removed subsequently by replacing the belt.

[0088] In this regard, this application also relates to a frame lock system including a frame lock according to this application, the frame lock system therefore including a rotating ring device comprising a rotating ring and a belt, and particularly, the rotating ring device may be constructed in one or more of the ways described above, wherein the belt is constructed in the ways described above to achieve a key holding function, and the frame lock system includes, in addition to the belt, another belt selectively disposed at the rotating ring instead of the belt, wherein the other belt is formed in a portion of its longitudinally extending portion corresponding to the portion adjacent to the second adjacent portion in the opening direction, such that the other belt allows adjustability of the latch from the unlocked position to the locked position and into the locked position. Compared to the belt, the other belt therefore does not limit the adjustability of the latch to the partially locked position, such that the latch has the same adjustability in the open position of the rotating ring, particularly, the latch can be adjusted to the locked position and adjusted to the locked position, and the latch can also be adjusted from its unlocked position to the locked position in the closed position of the rotating ring so as to engage behind the corresponding adjacent portion, thereby blocking the rotating ring from adjustment.

[0089] Therefore, in such a frame lock system, the key retention function can be equipped with or omitted from the resulting frame lock by selecting the appropriate strap, according to need or preference. In this respect, the frame lock of the frame lock system can at least initially exist in an unassembled state, such that the preferred form of the strap can be directly arranged at the rotating ring on the assembly of the frame lock. Attached Figure Description

[0090] The present application will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples only.

[0091] Figure 1 An embodiment of the frame lock according to this application is shown from a viewing direction perpendicular to the plane of the circular path;

[0092] Figure 2 and Figure 1 In contrast, the rotating ring mechanism of the frame lock, along with the spring located at the rotating ring, is shown from the opposite viewing direction;

[0093] Figure 3 The rotating ring device is shown from a viewing direction that is tilted relative to the plane oriented relative to the circular path;

[0094] Figure 4 To a large extent correspond to Figure 2 However, the belt pivots outward relative to the rotating ring.

[0095] Figure 5 To a large extent correspond to Figure 3 However, the belt pivots outward relative to the rotating ring.

[0096] Figure 6 Details of the rotating ring mechanism that cooperates with the latch of the frame lock are shown; and

[0097] Figure 7 A cross-section of a rotating ring device with a path perpendicular to a circular path is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0098] exist Figure 1 An embodiment of a frame lock 11 according to this application is shown. The frame lock 11 includes a lock body 13 having a housing 15 that is at least substantially C-shaped, wherein the central portion of the C-shape is widened into a parallelepiped shape, and two remaining portions form a first branch 17 and a second branch 19 of the lock body 13, the first branch 17 and the second branch 19 extending out of corners of the parallelepiped shape.

[0099] The form is a locking device with the lock cylinder not visible and a latch 21 connected to the locking device (see Figure 6The locking device is received in the central part. The locking device can be actuated in a conventional manner using only the key 23 associated with it. In this respect, the latch 21 is coupled to the locking device, so that the latch can be adjusted between the unlocked and locked positions by driving the locking device with the key 23. In this respect, in particular, there is a clear relationship between the corresponding positions of the latch 21 and the corresponding rotational positions of the key 23.

[0100] The frame lock 11 also has a rotating ring 25 that extends along a circular path and is at least partially housed in the housing 15, i.e., housed in a rotating ring receiver that extends through the first branch 17 and into the central portion of the parallelepiped shape of the lock body 13. The rotating ring 25 is supported relative to the lock body 13 in this respect, allowing it to be adjusted along its longitudinal extension, i.e., along the circular path, between an open and closed position. The rotating ring 25 is made of metal and has a constant circular cross-section (see...). Figure 7 However, it can also typically have another shape, such as a regular polygon. In this respect, the portions with a constant cross-section together form the (largely) main portion of the longitudinal extension of the rotating ring 25, for example, more than 80%, and particularly at least 90%.

[0101] In the closed position, the rotating ring 25 extends from the first branch 17 with its free end 27 and upwards to the second branch 19, and extends into the second branch 19 with its free end 27, thereby connecting the first branch 17, the second branch 19, the lock body 13, and the rotating ring 25 to form a closed loop. In this way, in the corresponding arrangement of the frame lock 11 on the frame of the two-wheeled vehicle (not shown), the rotating ring 25 can engage between the spokes of the two-wheeled vehicle's wheels, thereby preventing the wheels from rotating.

[0102] Conversely, in the open position, the swivel ring 25 is at least substantially completely contained within the housing 15, or only slightly protrudes from the first branch 17 of the housing 15, particularly only with its free end 27 protruding from the first branch 17 of the housing 15, thereby maintaining free space between the two branches 17, 19, within which the spokes of the wheel can move through the branches 17, 19 of the frame lock 11. Thus, in the open position of the swivel ring, the swivel ring 25 releases the wheels of the two-wheeled vehicle to rotate.

[0103] The portion of the rotating ring 25 arranged outside the housing 15 in the closed position forms a blocking portion 29 of the rotating ring 25, which has a through circular cross-section. The blocking portion 29 extends along the circular path within an angular range of approximately 60°. The remaining portion of the rotating ring 25, which is always disposed within the housing 15, forms a support portion 41 of the rotating ring 25.

[0104] If the rotating ring 25 is not obstructed by the latch 21 to prevent adjustment, the rotating ring 25 can be manually moved from the open position to the closed position via the handle 31, and conversely, returned from the closed position to the open position along the circular path, corresponding to the rotation of the rotating ring 25 about the center M of the circular path. For this purpose, the handle 31 is coupled to the rotating ring 25 and extends perpendicular to the plane of the circular path along which the rotating ring 25 extends, with the handle passing through a slot 33 formed in the first branch 17. The slot 33 has an arcuate path in this respect, wherein the arcuate shape of the slot 33 corresponds to the path of the circular path, and in particular, is coaxial with the circular path, i.e., has the same center M.

[0105] Figure 1 The frame lock 11 is shown from a viewing direction perpendicular to the circular path. Figure 2 and Figure 4 In the middle, the direction of observation is exactly the opposite.

[0106] Figures 2 to 5 The rotating ring device 47 of the frame lock 11 is shown, which includes a rotating ring 25 on one side and a belt 51 and a spring 57 on the other. As can be seen in these figures, the free end 27 of the rotating ring 25 has a tapered bevel. The rotating ring 25 is fastened to the spring 57 at its end opposite the free end, and is fastened to the lock body 13 via the spring 57. At this point, this end forms the connecting end 35 of the rotating ring 25.

[0107] At the connecting end 35, the rotating ring 25 flattens out on both sides of the plane perpendicular to the circular path, and in particular, has a hole 37 for connecting to the lock body 13, which extends perpendicular to the plane through the circular path of the rotating ring 25.

[0108] In order to prevent adjustment between the open and closed positions by being blocked by the latch 21, the rotating ring 25 has a blocking structure comprising a plurality of webs 39. Each of these webs 39 protrudes from the rotating ring 25 at least partially perpendicular to a plane perpendicular to the circular path. In this respect, in particular, each of the webs 39 protrudes in the circular cross-section, as... Figure 7 As shown, and particularly the portion of the rotating ring 25 that is adjacent to the corresponding web 39 along the circular path. The web 39 extends outward beyond the outer contour of the cross section.

[0109] Each web 39 has two opposing parallel side surfaces 43, which are oriented radially outward or inward relative to the center M of the circular path and thus extend substantially tangentially to the circular path. Additionally, each web 39 has an abutment portion 49 formed by an end face connecting the two side surfaces 43 of the respective web 39, and this end face is at least substantially perpendicular to the route orientation of the circular path (see also...). Figure 6).

[0110] The latch 21 and the rotating ring 25 are arranged opposite to each other such that, in the locked position, the latch 21 is at least partially located in the movement path of the web 39, through which the web 39 passes unobstructed as the rotating ring 25 adjusts along a circular path. When the rotating ring 25 is in its closed position or its open position and the latch 21 is in its locked position, the latch 21 thus engages behind the abutment portion 49 of the corresponding web 39 closest to the direction of adjustment. When the rotating ring 25 adjusts in the corresponding direction, this abutment portion 49 thus contacts the latch 21, thereby preventing further adjustment of the rotating ring 25 in that direction. Figure 6 In the detailed illustration, this is shown as an example of the state in which the rotating ring 25 is in its closed position and the latch 21 is in its locked position.

[0111] The strip 51 of the rotating ring device 47, arranged at the rotating ring 25, extends along a circular path, similar to the rotating ring 25. Therefore, like the rotating ring 25, the strip 51 has at least a substantially arcuate shape. The strip 51, formed as an inherently stable member made of plastic, is shaped in this respect and arranged at the rotating ring 25 such that the strip 51 covers the rotating ring 25 along its longitudinally extending portion and its peripheral portion (in the circumferential direction around the circular path). The strip 51 contacts the surface of the rotating ring 25 at its position covering the rotating ring 25.

[0112] The belt 51 engages with the pin 53, which is formed at the belt 51 into a hole 37 at the connecting end 35 of the rotating ring 25 and extends from there beyond half of the longitudinal extension of the rotating ring 25, i.e., at least substantially over the entire support portion 41.

[0113] The spring 57 is also secured to a pin 53 that engages in the hole 37. For this purpose, the spring 53 has an eyelet 67 at one end through which the pin 53 engages before being engaged in the hole 37. In this way, the spring 53 is captured between the rotating ring 25 and the belt 51 (see...). Figure 3 and Figure 5 At the end opposite to eyelet 67, spring 53 has another eyelet 69 through which spring 53 is connected to lock body 13.

[0114] The fastening lug 71 is integrally formed at the band 51 and protrudes from the plane of the band 51 perpendicular to the circular path (see...). Figure 3 and Figure 5 The fastening lug 71 is used to fasten the handle 31 to the belt 51. Thus, the handle 31 is connected to the rotating ring 25 via the belt 51, so that the belt 51 acts as a "connector" in this respect. In particular, in this way, the handle 31 or the fastening lug 71 does not need to be directly mounted on the rotating ring 25.

[0115] Belt 51 extends in its longitudinal direction (see Figure 7 The strip 51 has a constant cross-section over most of the web 39. In particular, the strip 51 has a constant cross-section between the adjacent portions 49 of the web 39, which correspond to the closed or open position of the rotating ring 25, and the adjacent portions of the web 39 are subsequently engaged when the rotating ring 25 is in its closed or open position and the latch 21 is in its locked position.

[0116] As in Figure 7 As can be seen, at least in those portions of the strip 51 that have the constant cross-section and extend longitudinally, the strip 51 extends more than halfway around the periphery of the rotating ring 25 in the direction surrounding the outer edge of the rotating ring 25 (i.e., the route around the circular path). With respect to the center M' of the cross-section of the rotating ring 25 corresponding to the center of the area of ​​this cross-section, the strip 51 extends in an angular range of approximately 225° in the circumferential direction around the rotating ring 25. In this respect, the strip 51 contacts the outer contour surface of the cross-section of the rotating ring 25, i.e., extends longitudinally along the surface of the rotating ring on its surface. For this purpose, the cross-section of the strip 51 has an inner contour complementary to the cross-section of the rotating ring 25, and in the example shown, the strip 51 has an arcuate shape due to the circular shape of the cross-section of the rotating ring 25.

[0117] Due to the extension of the belt 51 in the circumferential direction around the rotating ring 25, the belt 51 has a C-shaped cross-section, through which the belt 51 covers the rotating ring 25 in three directions, which are radial relative to the center M' of the cross-section of the rotating ring 25, and each direction differs from the other by 90° in its orientation. Specifically, the belt 51 is in this respect in the direction perpendicular to the plane of the circular path and in the opposite direction (in... Figure 7 (From left to right) and covering the rotating ring 25 in the direction facing the center M of the circular path, wherein in the direction facing the center M of the circular path, i.e., radially inward (in) Figure 7 (From the center downwards). With respect to the plane of the circular path, the cross-section is mirror symmetric in this respect.

[0118] The cross-section of the band 51 flattens outward relative to the three directions. Thus, the band 51 has three outer sides 59, each of which is planar. The first outer side 59.1 and the second outer side 59.2 are aligned parallel to each other and aligned with the plane of the circular path (i.e., each is positioned in a plane parallel to the plane of the circular path), and define the band 51 in the opposite direction to the plane perpendicular to the circular path. The third outer side 59.3 is oriented perpendicular to the plane of the circular path (i.e., has the shape of a circular band or a cylinder liner), and defines the band 51 in a radial direction relative to the center M of the circular path, i.e., radially inward in the example shown. In this way, the outer sides 59 of the band 51 can slide along the correspondingly oriented in-plane walls of the rotating ring receiver, thereby reliably guiding the entire rotating ring assembly 47.

[0119] In the circumferential direction surrounding the rotating ring 25, the cross-section of the band 51 is defined by two side surfaces 55, which face radially outward relative to the center M of the circular path. The side surfaces 55 extend along the circular path, in any case from the web 39 corresponding to the closed position of the rotating ring 25 to the web 39 corresponding to the open position of the rotating ring 25, and in this respect align with the two side surfaces 43 of these two webs 39, which face radially outward relative to the center M of the circular path. Thus, the corresponding three side surfaces 49, 55 form a substantially continuous path along which the latch 21 can contact and slide, while the rotating ring 25 adjusts from its open position to its closed position or from its closed position to its open position.

[0120] Because of the engagement of the rotating ring 25 on more than half of its periphery, the belt 51 is fastened to the rotating ring 25 in a form-fitting manner in a radial direction relative to the center M of the circular path. In this respect, the belt 51 has elasticity that allows it to overcome this form fit. Thus, the belt 51 can be fastened to the rotating ring 25 in a latching manner, or it can be released from the rotating ring 25 again.

[0121] The end 61 of the rotating ring 25 forming the hole 37 and the corresponding end 63 of the belt 51 in which the pin 53 is formed form a pivot connection 65. Due to the cooperation between the pin 53 and the hole 37, the pivot connection allows the belt 51 to pivot about the longitudinal axis of the pin 53 relative to the rotating ring 25. The longitudinal axis of the pin 53 corresponds to the cylindrical axis of the pin 53.

[0122] Therefore, in order to arrange the belt 51 at the rotating ring 25 during the assembly of the rotating ring device 47 (or the entire frame lock 11), the belt 51 can first be inserted into the hole 37 of the rotating ring 25 through its pin 53, thereby forming the pivot connection 65, and the belt 51 adopts Figure 4 and Figure 5The position relative to the rotating ring 25 is shown. Then, starting from this position, the belt 51 can pivot radially from the inside to the outside against the rotating ring 25 relative to the center M of the circular path, until it is at... Figure 2 and Figure 3 The location shown is in Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the band 51 contacts the face of the rotating ring 25 and engages around it in the portion having the constant cross-section (see...). Figure 7 Shortly before reaching that position, the C-shaped branch of band 51 is temporarily widened in this respect, causing band 51 to snap into the rotating ring 25, thereby achieving a form fit in a radially latching manner.

[0123] The additional shape fit between the band 51 and the rotating ring 25 along the circular path is also caused by the band 51 disposed at the rotating ring 25, which extends along the circular path between the webs 39, the webs 39 including adjacent portions 49 corresponding to the closed or open positions of the rotating ring 25. In this respect, the band 51 extends relative to the plane of the circular path on both sides of the rotating ring 25, extending in various cases from the webs 39 corresponding to the closed position of the outer contour of the rotating ring 25 along the circular path to the webs 39 projecting in the same direction and corresponding to the open position. At the corresponding points along its longitudinal extension, the band 51 for this purpose has a cutout 45 corresponding to these webs 39, and due to this cutout, the band 51 extends shorter in the circumferential direction around the rotating ring 25 compared to the longitudinally extending portion of the band 51 having the constant cross-section, particularly compared to the portion between the webs 39 corresponding to the closed or open position. Since the webs 39 engage with these cuts 45, the band 51 is held between these webs 39, thus securing it to the rotating ring 25 along a circular path in a form-fit manner. In addition to the webs 39 and cuts 45, other raised portions or recesses may be formed at the rotating ring 25 and the band 51, which, due to their engagement with each other, form a form-fit between the rotating ring 25 and the band 51 relative to the circular path.

[0124] The cut 45 extends not only along the circular path along the length of the corresponding web 39, but also beyond the circular path at the side of the corresponding adjacent portion 49, thereby providing free space where the latch 21 can engage behind the adjacent portion 49. Unlike the embodiment shown in the figure, the cut 45 engaging the web 39 corresponding to the open position can be smaller in the area engaging the adjacent portion 49 than shown in the figure; that is, the band 51 extends further radially outward relative to the center M of the circular path in this area, specifically to approximately the center between the two side surfaces 43 of the web 39. When the rotating ring 25 is in its open position, the band 51 thereby restricts the adjustability of the latch 21 to an adjustment between an unlocked position and a partially locked position, wherein the partially locked position is located between the unlocked and locked positions. Thus, a key-holding function is achieved, wherein the key 23 cannot be removed from the lock body 13 in the open position of the rotating ring because the latch 21 cannot be adjusted to the locked position, and therefore the key 23 cannot be adjusted to the corresponding rotational position that allows removal.

[0125] In the frame lock 11, in addition to the strip 51 shown, a strip 51 formed in this optional manner may be provided to form a frame lock system, wherein one or the other strip 51 may be selectively arranged at the rotating ring 25 to selectively realize the key holding function as needed.

[0126] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0127] 11 Frame Lock

[0128] 13 Lock body

[0129] 15. Housing

[0130] 17 First Branch

[0131] 19 Second Branch

[0132] 21. Latch

[0133] 23 keys

[0134] 25 Rotating Ring

[0135] 27 Free End

[0136] 29. Blocking section

[0137] 24 handles

[0138] 33 slots

[0139] 35 Connection end

[0140] 37 holes

[0141] 39 ribs

[0142] 41 Support section

[0143] 43 Side surfaces

[0144] 45 Incision

[0145] 47 Rotating Ring Device

[0146] 49 Adjacent parts

[0147] 51 belt

[0148] 53 sales

[0149] 55 side surface

[0150] 57 Springs

[0151] 59 Outer side

[0152] 61 end

[0153] 63 Corresponding ends

[0154] 65 Pivoting connection

[0155] 67 holes

[0156] 69 Another hole

[0157] 71 Fastening lug

[0158] The center of the M circular path

[0159] The center of the cross section of the M' rotating ring

Claims

1. A frame lock (11) for a two-wheeled vehicle, the frame lock (11) comprising a lock body (13) and a rotating ring device (47), the lock body (13) comprising a latch (21), and the rotating ring device (47) comprising a rotating ring (25) and a belt (51). in, The rotating ring (25) extends along a circular path, is at least partially housed in the rotating ring receiver of the lock body, and is adjustable relative to the lock body (13) along the circular path between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the rotating ring (25) releases the wheels of the two-wheeled vehicle to rotate, and in the closed position, the rotating ring (25) blocks the wheels from rotating. The rotating ring (25) has a blocking structure including an adjacent portion (49). The latch (21) is adjustable between the unlocked position and the locked position. When the rotating ring (25) is in its closed position and the latch (21) is in its locked position, the latch (21) engages behind the adjacent portion (49), thereby preventing the rotating ring (25) from adjusting to the open position. The belt (51) is arranged at the rotating ring (25) such that when the rotating ring is adjusted, the belt moves together with the rotating ring, and the outer side of the belt slides along the inner wall of the rotating ring receiver. The belt extends along the circular path and is configured such that at least a portion of the belt extending longitudinally along the rotating ring (25) and at least a portion of the periphery of the rotating ring cover the rotating ring (25). The band (51) extends more than 180° in the circumferential direction around the rotating ring (25).

2. The frame lock according to claim 1, in, The band (51) at least partially covers the rotating ring (25) in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the circular path, at least partially covers the rotating ring (25) in a direction opposite to the plane of the circular path, and at least partially covers the rotating ring (25) in a direction facing or away from the center (M) of the circular path.

3. The frame lock according to claim 1, in, The belt (51) contacts the rotating ring (25) along the longitudinal extension of the belt (51).

4. The frame lock according to claim 1, in, The band (51) is formed as a dimensionally stable and / or elastic component separate from the rotating ring (25).

5. The frame lock according to claim 1, in, The belt (51) is fastened to the rotating ring (25) in a form-fit manner.

6. The frame lock according to claim 1, in, The belt (51) is fastened to the rotating ring (25) by a locking mechanism.

7. The frame lock according to claim 1, in, The end (61) of the rotating ring (25) and the corresponding end (63) of the belt (51) form a pivot connection (65), the pivot connection (65) having a pin (53) extending along a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the plane of the circular path, and The belt (51) is pivotable about the longitudinal axis of the pin (53) relative to the rotating ring (25).

8. The frame lock according to claim 1, in, The belt (51) has a handle (31) for manually adjusting the rotating ring (25) or a fastening lug (71) for fastening such handle (31) to the belt (51), and The handle (31) or the fastening lug (71) protrudes radially outward from the band (51) relative to the center (M) of the circular path, or protrudes from the band (51) in a plane perpendicular to the circular path.

9. The frame lock according to claim 1, in, The rotating ring (25) extends longitudinally and has at least one raised portion that engages in a recess of the belt (51) such that a shape fit is formed between the belt (51) and the rotating ring (25) relative to the circular path.

10. The frame lock according to claim 1, in, The blocking structure includes at least two adjacent portions (49) corresponding to the closed position and the open position of the rotating ring (25). When the rotating ring (25) is in its closed position or its open position and the latch (21) is in its locked position, the latch (21) engages behind the corresponding adjacent portion (49), thereby preventing the rotating ring (25) from being adjusted from the corresponding position, and The band (51) extends along the circular path at least between the two adjacent portions (49).

11. The frame lock according to claim 10, in, The blocking structure includes at least two webs (39) protruding from the rotating ring (25). Each of the two webs (39) has one of the two adjacent portions (49) and two opposing parallel side surfaces (43) extending at least substantially along the circular path. The adjacent portion (49) of the corresponding web (39) is formed by the end face of the web (39), the end face being connected to the side surface (43) of the web (39), and oriented at least substantially perpendicular to the circular path. The band (51) has a side surface (55) that is at least substantially aligned with one of the side surfaces (43) of one of the two webs (39) and one of the side surfaces (43) of the other of the two webs (39).

12. The frame lock according to claim 1, in, The blocking structure has at least a first adjacent portion (49) facing the closing direction and a second adjacent portion (49) facing the opening direction opposite to the closing direction. When the rotating ring (25) is in its closed position and the latch (21) is in its locked position, the latch (21) engages behind the first adjacent portion (49), thereby preventing the rotating ring (25) from being adjusted to the open position. When the rotating ring (25) is in its open position and the latch (21) is in a partially locked position between the locked and unlocked positions, the latch (21) engages behind the second adjacent portion (49), thereby preventing the rotating ring (25) from adjusting to the closed position. The band (51) is formed in a longitudinally extending portion of its portion adjacent to the second adjacent portion (49) in the opening direction, such that the band (51) limits the adjustability of the latch (21) to adjustment between the unlocked position and the partially locked position.

13. The frame lock according to claim 1, in, The rotating ring (25) is made of metal, and the belt (51) is made of plastic.

14. The frame lock according to claim 1, in, The band (51) extends at least 210° around the rotating ring (25) in the circumferential direction.

15. A frame lock system comprising a frame lock (11) according to claim 12 and another band, the other band being selectively disposed at the rotating ring (25) instead of the band (51), wherein, The other band is formed in a portion of its longitudinally extending portion corresponding to the portion adjacent to the second adjacent portion (49) in the opening direction, such that the other band allows the latch (21) to adjust from the unlocked position to the locked position and enter the locked position.

16. A frame lock (11) for a two-wheeled vehicle, the frame lock (11) comprising a lock body (13) and a rotating ring device (47), the lock body (13) comprising a latch (21), and the rotating ring device (47) comprising a rotating ring (25) and a belt (51). in, The rotating ring (25) extends along a circular path and is adjustable relative to the lock body (13) between an open and closed position along the circular path. In the open position, the rotating ring (25) releases the wheels of the two-wheeled vehicle to rotate, and in the closed position, the rotating ring (25) blocks the wheels from rotating. The rotating ring (25) has a blocking structure including an adjacent portion (49). The latch (21) is adjustable between the unlocked position and the locked position. When the rotating ring (25) is in its closed position and the latch (21) is in its locked position, the latch (21) engages behind the adjacent portion (49), thereby preventing the rotating ring (25) from adjusting to the open position. The belt (51) is arranged at the rotating ring (25) such that when the rotating ring is adjusted, the belt moves together with the rotating ring. The belt extends along the circular path and is configured such that at least a portion of the belt extending longitudinally along the rotating ring (25) and at least a portion of the periphery of the rotating ring cover the rotating ring (25). Wherein, the band (51) extends more than 180° in the circumferential direction around the rotating ring (25), and The band (51) at least partially covers the rotating ring (25) in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the circular path, at least partially covers the rotating ring (25) in a direction opposite to the plane of the circular path, and at least partially covers the rotating ring (25) in a direction facing or away from the center (M) of the circular path.

17. A frame lock (11) for a two-wheeled vehicle, the frame lock (11) comprising a lock body (13) and a rotating ring device (47), the lock body (13) comprising a latch (21), and the rotating ring device (47) comprising a rotating ring (25) and a belt (51). in, The rotating ring (25) extends along a circular path and is adjustable relative to the lock body (13) between an open and closed position along the circular path. In the open position, the rotating ring (25) releases the wheels of the two-wheeled vehicle to rotate, and in the closed position, the rotating ring (25) blocks the wheels from rotating. The rotating ring (25) has a blocking structure including an adjacent portion (49). The latch (21) is adjustable between the unlocked position and the locked position. When the rotating ring (25) is in its closed position and the latch (21) is in its locked position, the latch (21) engages behind the adjacent portion (49), thereby preventing the rotating ring (25) from adjusting to the open position. The band (51) is arranged at the rotating ring (25), extends along the circular path, and is configured such that at least a portion of the band extending longitudinally along the rotating ring (25) and at least a portion of the periphery of the rotating ring cover the rotating ring (25). The band (51) extends more than 180° in the circumferential direction around the rotating ring (25). Wherein, the end (61) of the rotating ring (25) and the corresponding end (63) of the belt (51) form a pivot connection (65), the pivot connection (65) having a pin (53) extending along a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the plane of the circular path, and The belt (51) is pivotable about the longitudinal axis of the pin (53) relative to the rotating ring (25).

18. The frame lock according to claim 17, in, The belt (51) is fastened to the rotating ring (25) by at least one of form fit or snap fastening, wherein at least one of form fit or snap fastening between the belt (51) and the rotating ring (25) can be achieved by pivoting the belt (51) about the longitudinal axis of the pin (53) toward the rotating ring (25).

19. The frame lock according to claim 17, in, A hole (37) is formed in the end (61) of the rotating ring (25), and a pin (53) is formed at the corresponding end (63) of the belt (51) and engages in the hole (37).

20. The frame lock according to claim 17, in, The frame lock (11) also includes a spring (57) for preloading the rotating ring (25) relative to the lock body (13), and The spring (57) is fastened to the pin (53).

21. The frame lock according to claim 20, in, The spring (57) is fastened to the pin (53) through a hole (67) formed at one end of the spring (57).

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