Wheel locking device

Abstract

A wheel locking device includes a plurality of interlocking components adapted to receive a wheel, the components being adjustable to accommodate a variety of wheels of varying diameters. The wheel locking device also includes a rotatable and adjustable rod for securing the wheel in place. The rod includes a vertical axis and first and second horizontal axes extending outwardly therefrom. In other embodiments, the device includes a lock receiving aperture adapted to receive a lock element.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This international patent application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 63 / 315,197, filed on March 1, 2022, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. Technical Field

[0003] Embodiments described herein relate to apparatus for securing wheels of wheeled equipment to secure the equipment, including but not limited to securing a lawn mower to a trailer. Background Art

[0004] When transporting wheeled machines, it's often necessary to secure the machine in place to prevent damage and / or theft during transport. However, traditional methods are often user-unfriendly, don't adapt to different wheel sizes, and are often vulnerable to theft. As a non-limiting example, when individuals transport a lawn mower on a trailer, they often use bungee cords or straps to secure the mower in place. However, with this traditional method, the mower is easily damaged during transport because it's not securely secured. Similarly, this traditional method is also susceptible to theft.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for a wheel locking device that is suitable for wheels of various sizes, is more user-friendly, securely holds the wheel in place, and prevents theft. Along with other features and advantages outlined herein, a wheel locking device according to various embodiments and alternatives satisfies these and other needs. Summary of the Invention

[0006] According to various embodiments and alternatives, a wheel locking device (also referred to herein as a "device") includes a plurality of interlocking components that are adapted to receive and restrain a wheel or wheeled device, and the components are adjustable to accommodate a variety of wheels of different sizes. In some embodiments, the height, length, and / or width of the device can be adjusted by changing the position(s) of the interlocking components. The wheel locking device includes a rotatable and adjustable rod that can be used to secure the wheel in place. The device also includes a lock receiving aperture that is adapted to receive a lock (e.g., a padlock as a non-limiting example), and the lock receiving aperture is positioned to allow the top of the device to lock to a portion of the rod.

[0007] According to various embodiments and alternatives, a wheel locking device includes a base member adjustably connected to a vertical restraint member. Both the base member and the vertical restraint member have a plurality of corresponding recesses adapted to receive, as a non-limiting example, nuts and bolts for securing the base member to the vertical restraint member. By loosening and removing the nuts and bolts, the position of the vertical restraint member relative to the base member can be adjusted to change the height of the device.

[0008] The base member includes a bottom member having a pair of relative lengths, and the bottom member is adapted to receive a horizontal restraint member (discussed in more detail below). A lip is integrally connected to one of the relative lengths of the base member and a side member is integrally connected to the other relative length. Both the lip and the side member extend vertically upward from the bottom member and are positioned at approximately 90 degree angles relative to the bottom member. The side member defines a plurality of corresponding notches and pairs of parallel slots that are adapted to accommodate nuts and bolts that connect the base member to the horizontal restraint member. In other embodiments, the bottom member defines a plurality of slits and pairs of screw receiving holes that can be used to secure the device to a surface (e.g., a trailer as a non-limiting example).

[0009] The vertical restraint component includes a vertical member that extends upward and is integrally connected to a top member, which in turn is integrally connected to the lip. The vertical member defines a plurality of recesses adapted to accommodate nuts and bolts, and the recesses correspond to the plurality of recesses defined by the side members of the base component. The inner surface of the vertical member is adapted to engage the outer surface of the side members of the base component. A pair of housings are securely attached to the edges of the vertical member and are adapted to receive the rod.

[0010] The top member of the vertical restraint is adapted to receive the top of the wheel and is positioned at an angle of approximately 90 degrees relative to the vertical member. Similarly, the lip of the vertical restraint is positioned at an angle of approximately 90 degrees relative to the top member and extends downwardly toward the ground. In some embodiments, the top member defines a plurality of slots and lock receiving holes.

[0011] The horizontal restraint is adapted to be received between the side members, the bottom member, and the lip of the base member. In some embodiments, the horizontal restraint comprises a first wall integrally connected to the second wall at an approximately 90-degree angle. The first wall defines a pair of recesses adapted to receive a pair of nuts and bolts, the length between the recesses being the same as the length between the pair of parallel slots defined by the side members of the base member. In this manner, the horizontal restraint is slidably connected to the inner face of the base member and can be adjusted to secure wheels of varying lengths.

[0012] According to a number of embodiments and alternatives, the width constraint member is slidably connected to the inner face of the second wall of the horizontal constraint member. In some embodiments, the width constraint member includes a first wall integrally connected to the second wall at an angle of approximately 90 degrees. The first wall defines a pair of notches separated by a length equal to the length between the pair of slots defined by the inner face of the second wall of the horizontal constraint member. Thus, the width constraint member is slidably connected to the horizontal constraint member and can be adjusted to secure wheels having different widths. In some embodiments, the various corners and edges of the member are rounded.

[0013] Thus, the wheel locking device provides many advantages over conventional exercise machines and equipment, as well as other features disclosed herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The drawings and embodiments described herein are illustrative of various alternative structures, aspects, and features of the present embodiment, and they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present embodiment. It will also be understood that the drawings described and provided herein are not to scale, and the embodiments are not limited to the precise arrangements and mechanisms shown.

[0015] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a wheel locking device according to various embodiments and alternatives.

[0016] Figure 2 is an exploded view of a wheel locking device according to various embodiments and alternatives.

[0017] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a wheel locking device according to various embodiments and alternatives.

[0018] Figure 4 is a front view of a wheel locking device according to various embodiments and alternatives.

[0019] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a wheel locking device according to various embodiments and alternatives.

[0020] Figure 6 is a front view of a wheel locking device according to various embodiments and alternatives.

[0021] Figure 7 is a perspective view of a wheel locking device and a padlock according to various embodiments and alternatives.

[0022] Figure 8A is a side view of a wheel locking device and a padlock according to various embodiments and alternatives. Figure 8B yes Figure 8A Side view of the wheel locking device shown. Figure 8C yes Figures 8A to 8B Front view of the wheel locking device shown.

[0023] Figure 9 is a side view of a wheel locking device and a padlock according to various embodiments and alternatives.

[0024] Figure 10A is a perspective view of an embodiment of a wheel locking device according to various embodiments and alternatives, illustrating an application of the device. Figure 10B According to various embodiments and alternatives Figure 10A A close-up view of the wheel locking mechanism is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] Figure 1 A wheel locking device 5 is shown that includes a base member 8 adjustably connected to a vertical restraining member 30. An L-shaped horizontal restraining member 60 is slidably connected to the base member 8, and in some embodiments, a width restraining member 72 is slidably connected to the horizontal restraining member 62 to form a C-shape. Members 8, 30, 60, and 72 are adapted to receive and restrain wheels or wheeled equipment. As discussed in more detail below, a user can adjust the device 5 to accommodate wheels of different diameters by changing the position of the vertical restraining member 30 relative to the base member 8. Here, "user" refers to the individual who uses the wheel locking device 5. Similarly, a user can adjust the device 5 to accommodate wheels of different diameters (such as wheels of different diameters) by moving the horizontal restraining member 60 inward along arrow 71' or outward along arrow 71. Figure 1 In some embodiments, the user can also adjust the device 5 to a specific width of the wheel (such as Figure 4 The wheel locking device 5 also includes a rod 50 that can be rotated and adjusted to secure the wheel in place to the device 5.

[0026] Figure 2 1 shows an exploded view of the wheel assembly 5. Figure 2 As shown, base member 8 includes a bottom member 10 having a pair of opposing lengths. A lip 18 is integrally connected to one of the opposing lengths and extends upwardly from bottom member 10 at an angle of approximately 90 degrees. A side member 20 is integrally connected to the other opposing length and also extends upwardly from bottom member 10 at an angle of approximately 90 degrees. Bottom member 10 defines a plurality of slots 12 and a pair of screw receiving holes 15.

[0027] The side member 20 defines a plurality of notches 25 extending from the bottom to the top of the side member 20. In some embodiments, the notches 25 are square and adapted to accommodate corresponding square nuts and bolts; however, as will be appreciated by one of ordinary skill in the art, any number of shapes (e.g., circular as a non-limiting example) may be employed. The side member 20 also defines a groove 28 located distal to the notches 25 and adapted to accommodate the rod 50. The side member 20 also defines a pair of slots 22. In some embodiments, the slots 22 are parallel and adapted to accommodate a pair of nuts and bolts (as a non-limiting example) that slidably connect the horizontal restraining member 60 to the inner face 26 of the side member 20.

[0028] like Figure 2As shown, the vertical restraint component 30 includes a vertical member 32 integrally connected to a top member 40 (at an approximately 90 degree angle), which in turn is connected to a lip 48 that extends toward the ground and is positioned at an approximately 90 degree angle relative to the top member 40. The vertical member 32 includes an inner face 33 defining a plurality of recesses 35 (corresponding to the plurality of recesses 25 defined by the side members 20 of the base member 8). The edges of the vertical member 32 are connected to a pair of housings 38 adapted to receive a rod 50. The top member 40 defines a lock receiving aperture 42 located near one of its edges, and the top member 40 also defines a plurality of slots 45.

[0029] The rod 50 includes a vertical shaft 55, a first horizontal shaft 58, and a second horizontal shaft 59. The first horizontal shaft 58 extends outward from approximately the middle of the vertical shaft 55, and the second horizontal shaft 59 extends outward from the top of the vertical shaft 55. Figure 3 As shown, rod 50 is housed within paired housing 38, with vertical shaft 55 defining rod axis 51. Here, the term "axis" refers to an imaginary line about which rotation occurs. In this manner, when rod 50 is housed within paired housing 38, rod 50 rotates about rod axis 51 along arrow 53' or arrow 53. Rod 50 also moves upward along arrow 52 or downward along arrow 52'.

[0030] The horizontal restraint member 60 includes a first wall 62 integrally connected to a second wall 68 at an angle of approximately 90 degrees. The first wall 62 defines a pair of recesses 65 adapted to accommodate a pair of nuts and bolts. The length of the pair of recesses 65 is the same as the distance between the pair of slots 22 (defined by the side members 20 of the base member 8). In this manner, the horizontal restraint member 60 is slidably connected to the inner face 26 of the side member 20. In some embodiments, the second wall 68 further includes an inner face 69 defining a pair of slots 70 adapted to accommodate a pair of nuts and bolts (as a non-limiting example) that slidably connect a width restraint member 72 to the inner face 69 of the second wall 68. The horizontal restraint member 60 is adapted to be accommodated within the bottom member 10 of the base member 8.

[0031] In some embodiments, the width constraint member 72 includes a first wall 75 integrally connected to a second wall 80. The second wall 80 defines a pair of recesses 78 (not shown) adapted to receive a pair of nuts and bolts. The spacing between the pair of recesses 78 is the same as the distance between the pair of slots 70 defined by the second wall 68 of the horizontal constraint member 60. Figure 4 As shown, it can be understood that this configuration allows the width constraint member 72 to be slidably connected to the horizontal constraint member 60 and to form a C-shape. In this way, the width constraint member can slide inward along arrow 82' or outward along arrow 82.

[0032] Thus, the plurality of notches 25 align with the corresponding plurality of notches 35, and pairs of nuts and bolts (not numbered) adjustably secure the base member 8 to the vertical restraint member 30. In this manner, the inner face 33 of the vertical member 32 engages and secures to the outer face 27 of the side member 20 (e.g., Figure 3 The pair of notches 65 aligns with the pair of slots 22, and a pair of nuts and bolts (not numbered) slidably connect the horizontal constraint member 60 to the inner surface 26 of the side member 20. In some embodiments, the pair of notches 78 (not shown) of the width constraint member 72 aligns with the pair of slots 70, and a pair of nuts and bolts (not numbered) slidably connect the width constraint member 72 to the inner surface 69 of the second wall 68 of the horizontal constraint member 60.

[0033] Figure 5 and Figure 6 The wheel locking device 5 lacking adjustable width is shown according to various embodiments and alternatives. Figure 5 In FIG, there is no width constraint component 72. Instead, Figure 5 The wheel locking device 5 includes a horizontal restraint 160 having a first wall 162 integrally connected to a second wall 168 to form an L-shape. The first wall 162 defines a pair of recesses 165 (not shown) adapted to receive a pair of nuts and bolts that allow the first wall 162 to slidably engage the inner surface 26 of the side member 20 and to allow the horizontal restraint 160 to move inwardly along arrow 71' or outwardly along arrow 71. The second wall 168 lacks any slots and is not configured to receive the width restraint 72.

[0034] also, Figure 6 The height of the middle device 5 is less than Figure 4 The height of the device 5 is shown in FIG. Figure 4 and Figure 6 During this time, the position of the vertical restraint member 30 relative to the base member 8 changes. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the user can adjust the height of the device 5 as needed to fix wheels of different diameters.

[0035] As mentioned earlier, Figure 3 The rod 50 is shown rotating about the rod axis 51 along arrows 53, 53', while the rod 50 moves upward or downward along arrows 52, 52'. Figure 1 Starting from the position shown, when the user is ready for the wheel locking device 5 to receive the wheel, the user can lift the lever 50 upwards along arrow 52 until the first horizontal shaft 58 is no longer received in the groove 28. Figure 4As shown, the user can rotate the rod 50 along arrow 53 until the horizontal axes 58, 59 are positioned away from the device 5. Then, according to various embodiments and alternatives, the user can push the wheel along the bottom member 10 until the wheel engages with the width constraint member 72 or the horizontal constraint member 160. Once positioned, the user can secure the wheel in place by rotating the rod 50 along arrow 53' and then moving the rod 50 downward until the first horizontal axis 58 is received within the recess 28 and the horizontal axes 58, 59 engage with the corresponding housing 38. In some embodiments, the user can secure the top member 40 of the vertical constraint member 30 to the second horizontal axis 59 of the rod 50 by inserting an unlocked padlock 90 (as a non-limiting example) into the lock receiving hole 42 about the second horizontal axis 59 and then locking the padlock 90. ​​As shown Figure 7 As shown, a padlock 90 secures the second horizontal shaft 59 to the vertical restraint 30, thereby securing the wheel or wheeled device within the device 5. Thus, the second horizontal shaft 59 is adapted to rotatably engage the outer edge of the top member 40 in a lockable position.

[0036] Figures 8A to 8C Several views are shown of a padlock 90 received within the lock receiving aperture 42 and securing the second horizontal shaft 59 to the top member 40 of the vertical restraint 30. It should be understood that alternatives to the padlock 90 may be employed, such as wire lock collet pins and other locks known to those skilled in the art.

[0037] exist Figure 9 In, with Figure 8A In contrast, the vertical restraint 30 is secured to the base member 8 at a lower position. Therefore, it should be understood that the user can adjust the height of the device 5 by adjusting the position at which the vertical restraint 30 is secured to the base member 8. In this manner, the user can remove the corresponding nuts and bolts, move the vertical restraint 30 to the desired position, and then reinsert and secure the nuts and bolts. When the vertical restraint 30 is secured to the lower ground, the bottom of the rod 50 is positioned below the bottom member 10 of the base member 8.

[0038] FIG. 10A to FIG. 10B The wheels 202 of the lawn mower 200 are shown in dotted lines (as a non-limiting example) fixed to the wheel locking device 5. FIG. 10A to FIG. 10B , the wheels 202 of the lawn mower 200 (as a non-limiting example) are housed within the device 5, and the second horizontal shaft 59 is engaged with the top member 40 of the vertical restraint 30. It should be understood that the user can adjust the height, length, or width of the device 5 to accommodate wheels of different diameters, and that the user can secure the second horizontal shaft 59 to the top member 40 of the vertical restraint 30 using the padlock 90.

[0039] In operation, the user will move the rod 50 upwardly along arrow 52 until the first horizontal shaft 58 is no longer received in the groove 28. The user will then rotate the rod 50 along arrow 53 until the shafts 58, 59 are disengaged from the device 5 (e.g. Figure 4 and Figure 6 In this position, according to various embodiments and alternatives, the user can push the wheel (or wheels) of the device onto the base member 10 until the wheel engages with the horizontal constraint 160 or the width constraint 72. In this position, the user can move the device along the arrows 71', 71 (as shown) as needed. Figure 1 and Figure 5 The horizontal restraint member 60 (or 160) can be adjusted by sliding the horizontal restraint member 60 (or 160) to fix wheels of different diameters. The user can also adjust the height of the device 5 by changing the position at which the vertical restraint member 30 is fixed to the base member 8. Similarly, in some embodiments, the user can also adjust the height of the device 5 by sliding the width restraint member 72 (as shown) inward along arrow 82' or outward along arrow 82 Figure 4 Once the wheel is positioned and secured within the device 5, the user rotates the lever 50 along arrow 53' and then lowers the lever 50 until the first horizontal shaft 58 is received within the recess 28 and the shafts 58, 59 engage with the respective housings 38. Figure 10B As shown, the user can then insert the unlocked padlock 90 (as a non-limiting example) into the lock receiving hole 42 about the second horizontal axis 59 and then lock the padlock 90. ​​If the user wishes to secure the wheel locking device 5 to a surface, the user can insert the pair of screws into the screw receiving holes 15 and securely attach the base member 10 to the surface.

[0040] It should be understood that the embodiments described herein are not limited in their application to the details set forth in the teachings and descriptions, nor to the drawings shown. Rather, it should be understood that the embodiments and alternatives as described and claimed herein can be implemented or carried out in various ways.

[0041] Furthermore, it should be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for descriptive purposes only and should not be regarded as limiting. The words "include," "including," "for example," "comprising," or "having" and variations thereof used herein are meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and their equivalents as well as additional items.

[0042] Therefore, the description of the foregoing several embodiments and alternatives is intended to be illustrative, not limiting, of the scope of what is disclosed herein. The description herein is not intended to be exhaustive, nor is it meant to limit the understanding of the embodiments to the precise forms disclosed. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that modifications and variations of these embodiments may be reasonably made in light of the above teachings and descriptions.

Claims

1. A wheel locking device comprising: base components; as well as a vertical restraint member adjustably connected to an outer side of the base member; wherein said base member and said vertical restraining member are adapted to receive wheels; wherein the vertical restraint component comprises a vertical member integrally connected to the top member; further comprising a rod rotatably connected to an outer edge of the vertical member of the vertical restraint; wherein the rod further comprises a vertical axis, a first horizontal axis, and a second horizontal axis; wherein the first horizontal axis extends outward from a middle portion of the vertical axis, and the second horizontal axis extends outward from a top end of the vertical axis; wherein the second horizontal shaft is adapted to rotatably engage an outer edge of the top member in a lockable position; and wherein the top member of the vertical restraint component defines a lock receiving hole adapted to receive a lock and be positioned adjacent the outer edge of the top member, wherein the lock receiving hole allows the second horizontal axis to be locked against the top member in the lockable position.

2. The wheel locking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base component includes a bottom member having a first opposing length side and a second opposing length side; wherein the lip is integrally connected to a first opposite length side of the bottom member and extends upwardly from the bottom member; wherein the side member is integrally connected to the second opposite length side of the bottom member and extends upwardly from the bottom member; and wherein an inner side of the vertical member of the vertical restraint component is adjustably connected to an outer side of the side member of the base component.

3. The wheel locking device according to claim 2, characterized in that: the side members of the base component defining a plurality of notches spanning from a bottom edge to a top edge of the side members; wherein the vertical member of the vertical restraint defines a plurality of notches spanning from a bottom edge to a top edge of the vertical member; and wherein the plurality of notches of the side member of the base component correspond to the plurality of notches of the vertical restraint component.

4. The wheel locking device according to claim 3, characterized in that: each of the plurality of recesses of the side member and the plurality of recesses of the vertical restraint member being adapted to receive at least one nut and bolt; as well as wherein the at least one nut and bolt is adapted to adjustably secure an inner side of the vertical member of the vertical restraint component to an outer side of the side member of the base component.

5. The wheel locking device according to claim 3, characterized in that: said side member of said base component defining a recess adapted to receive said first horizontal shaft; wherein the groove is located distally of the plurality of notches of the side member of the base component; and wherein the first horizontal shaft is adapted to receive a wheel within the base member and the vertical restraint member when the first horizontal shaft is received in the recess and the first horizontal shaft extends through a side member of the base member.

6. The wheel locking device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also included is a horizontal restraining member having a first wall integrally connected to a second wall at an angle of approximately 90 degrees; wherein an outer side of the first wall is slidably connected to an inner side of the side member of the base component.

7. The wheel locking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: the horizontal restraint member being adapted to be received between the side member, the bottom member, and the lip of the base member; as well as Wherein, the base member, the vertical restraint member and the horizontal restraint member are adapted to receive the wheels.

8. The wheel locking device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The side members of the base component define a pair of slots; wherein the first wall of the horizontal restraint defines a pair of notches corresponding to the pair of slots of the side member; wherein the pair of notches and the pair of grooves of the first wall of the horizontal restraining member are adapted to receive at least one nut and bolt; and wherein the at least one nut and bolt is adapted to adjustably secure an outer side of the first wall of the horizontal restraint component to an inner side of the side member of the base component.

9. A wheel locking device comprising: a base component having a bottom member having a first opposing length side and a second opposing length side, wherein a lip is integrally connected to the first opposing length side of the bottom member and extends upwardly from the bottom member, and wherein a side member is integrally connected to the second opposing length side of the bottom member and extends upwardly from the bottom member; a vertical restraint having a vertical member integrally connected to the top member; a rod rotatably connected to an outer edge of the vertical member of the vertical restraint; and a horizontal restraining member adapted to be received between the side members, the bottom member, and the lip of the base member; wherein the inner sides of the vertical members of the vertical restraint component are adjustably connected to the outer sides of the side members of the base component, and wherein the horizontal restraint component is adjustably connected to the inner sides of the side members of the base component; wherein the base member, the vertical restraint member, and the horizontal restraint member are adapted to receive the wheel; wherein the rod further comprises a vertical axis, a first horizontal axis, and a second horizontal axis; wherein the first horizontal axis extends outwardly from a mid-portion of the vertical axis and the second horizontal axis extends outwardly from a top end of the vertical axis; and wherein the vertical axis defines a rod axis about which the rod rotates; wherein the side member of the base component defines a recess adapted to receive the first horizontal shaft; and wherein the first horizontal shaft is adapted to receive the wheel within the base member and the vertical restraint member when the first horizontal shaft is received in the recess and the first horizontal shaft extends through the side member of the base member.

10. The wheel locking device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A pair of housings connected to outer edges of the vertical member of the vertical restraint component, the pair of housings being adapted to receive the rod; and Wherein, the rod is suitable for vertical movement within the pair of housings.

11. The wheel locking device according to claim 10, characterized in that: in, the second horizontal shaft being adapted to rotatably engage an outer edge of the top member in a lockable position; wherein the top member of the vertical restraint component defines a lock receiving hole adapted to receive a lock and be positioned adjacent the outer edge of the top member, wherein the lock receiving hole allows the second horizontal axis to be locked against the top member in the lockable position.

12. The wheel locking device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The horizontal restraint member includes a first wall integrally connected to a second wall at an angle of approximately 90 degrees; and wherein an outer side of the first wall is slidably connected to an inner side of the side member of the base component.

13. The wheel locking device according to claim 12, characterized in that: A width limiting member is further included, the width limiting member being slidably connected to an inner side of the second wall of the horizontal restricting member.

14. A wheel locking device comprising: a base component having a bottom member adapted to engage a planar surface, the bottom member having a first opposing length side and a second opposing length side, wherein a lip is integrally connected to the first opposing length side of the bottom member and extends upwardly from the bottom member, wherein a side member is integrally connected to the second opposing length side of the bottom member and extends upwardly from the bottom member, wherein the side member of the base component defines a plurality of notches spanning from a bottom edge to a top edge of the side member, wherein the side member of the base component further defines a groove located distally of the plurality of notches in the side member; a vertical restraint component having a vertical member integrally connected to a top member at an approximately 90-degree angle, wherein the vertical member of the vertical restraint component defines a plurality of notches spanning from a bottom edge to a top edge of the vertical member, wherein the plurality of notches of the side members of the base component correspond to the plurality of notches of the vertical restraint component, and wherein an inner side of the vertical member of the vertical restraint component is adjustably connected to an outer side of the side members of the base component; a pair of housings rotatably connected to outer edges of the vertical members of the vertical restraint component; a rod rotatably adapted to be received in the paired housings and to move vertically therein, the rod having a vertical axis, a first horizontal axis, and a second horizontal axis, wherein the first horizontal axis extends outwardly at an angle of approximately 90 degrees from a middle portion of the vertical axis, and the second horizontal axis extends outwardly at an angle of approximately 90 degrees from a top end of the vertical axis, wherein the vertical axis defines a rod axis about which the rod rotates within the paired housings, wherein the second horizontal axis is adapted to rotatably engage an outer edge of the top member in a lockable position, and the first horizontal axis is adapted to be received in the recess and extend through the side member of the base component; a horizontal restraint member adapted to be received between the side members, the bottom member, and the lip portion of the base member, wherein the horizontal restraint member comprises a first wall integrally connected to a second wall at an angle of approximately 90 degrees, wherein an outer side of the first wall is slidably connected to an inner side of the side member of the base member; wherein the top member of the vertical restraint defines a lock receiving aperture adapted to receive a lock and positioned adjacent the outer edge of the top member, wherein the lock receiving aperture permits the second horizontal shaft to be locked against the top member in the lockable position; and Wherein, the base member, the vertical restraint member and the horizontal restraint member are adapted to receive the wheels.

15. The wheel locking device according to claim 14, characterized in that: The first horizontal shaft is adapted to receive the wheel within the base member and the vertical restraint member when the first horizontal shaft is received in the recess and the first horizontal shaft extends through the side member of the bottom member.

16. The wheel locking device according to claim 15, characterized in that: Also included is a width restricting member having a first wall integrally connected to a second wall at an angle of approximately 90 degrees; wherein the outer side of the first wall of the width restricting member is slidably connected to the inner side of the second wall of the horizontal restricting member; and Wherein, the base member, the vertical restraint member, the horizontal restraint member and the width restraint member are adapted to receive the wheels.

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