A manually retracting cable combination lock and small land vehicle

Abstract

The application relates to a manual telescopic rope combination lock and a small land vehicle, which comprises a receiving part, a lock rope, the lock rope comprising a rope body, the rope body being capable of being received in the receiving part, two ends of the lock rope being located outside the receiving part and in the receiving part respectively, a lock tongue connected to a connecting piece at the end located outside the receiving part, and a combination lock provided with a lock hole, the lock tongue being capable of being inserted into the lock hole, in the application, the lock rope is received in the receiving part, one end of the lock rope is limited in the receiving part in advance, and the receiving part is fixed on the frame of a bicycle or an electric vehicle, so that the bicycle or the electric vehicle is conveniently modified, and therefore, the application realizes the functions of convenient receiving and convenient modification on the basis of simple structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of locks, and in particular to a manually retractable rope combination lock and a small land vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Bicycles or electric bikes are popular modes of transportation nowadays. To prevent them from being stolen, they need to be locked with various locks after use to ensure that they are not stolen.

[0003] In current technology, people buy different individual locks to attach to bicycles or electric bikes, and then attach these locks to the object when needed. Most existing locks use a fixed-length rigid lock body structure, such as U-locks or straight-bar locks, which have limitations in flexibility and are difficult to adapt to the locking needs of objects of different sizes. Especially when the size of the object to be locked varies greatly or space is limited, fixed-length locks often cannot provide an effective locking solution.

[0004] In recent years, some locks using flexible steel cables integrated with bicycles or electric bikes have appeared on the market, improving adaptability and portability through the flexibility of the steel cable. However, most existing steel cable locks lack an effective telescopic storage mechanism, making steel cable length adjustment and retrieval cumbersome and prone to tangling, which affects the user experience. Furthermore, these existing locks are usually designed directly as part of a new bicycle or electric bike, making them difficult to apply to bikes or electric bikes that require modification.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a lock that is simple in structure, easy to store, and suitable for modification into existing bicycles or electric vehicles, so as to meet the diverse needs of users for lock use in different scenarios. Summary of the Invention

[0006] This application provides a manually retractable rope combination lock and a small land vehicle to solve the problem of the difficulty in modifying bicycles or electric vehicles in related technologies.

[0007] In a first aspect, a manually retractable rope combination lock is provided, comprising:

[0008] Storage items;

[0009] The locking rope includes a rope body that can be stored inside a storage unit, with the two ends of the locking rope located outside and inside the storage unit, respectively.

[0010] The latch is connected to the end of the locking cord located outside the storage unit;

[0011] A combination lock has a keyhole, into which the bolt can be inserted.

[0012] In some embodiments, the storage component has a sliding channel and a first opening, at least one end of the sliding channel is connected to the outside, the locking rope extends along the length of the sliding channel, and one end of the locking rope connected to the locking tongue extends out from the first opening on the storage component.

[0013] In some embodiments, a limiting member or a blocking member is also included;

[0014] The limiting member is located on the locking rope at the end away from the locking tongue, and the limiting member is slidably connected in the sliding channel. The blocking member is located on the first opening. When the limiting member slides to the first opening, the limiting member and the blocking member abut against each other.

[0015] In some embodiments, the limiting element includes a nut or a screw;

[0016] The screw is located on the end of the rope away from the locking tongue, and the nut is located on the screw.

[0017] In some embodiments, the locking cord also includes a connector;

[0018] There are two connectors, which are detachably connected to both ends of the lock rope. The two connectors are respectively fixedly connected to the limiting piece and the lock tongue.

[0019] In some embodiments, the upper end of the sliding channel away from the latch has a second opening on the storage component, allowing the locking rope to enter the sliding channel.

[0020] In some embodiments, the housing is an aluminum tube.

[0021] In some embodiments, the locking rope is a flexible steel rope.

[0022] Secondly, a small land vehicle is provided, which includes a vehicle body and a manually retractable rope combination lock on the vehicle body; the storage component and the combination lock are respectively fixed at different positions on the vehicle body.

[0023] This application provides a manual telescopic rope combination lock. In this application, the lock rope is stored in a storage component, and one end of the lock rope is pre-restricted inside the storage component. The storage component is then fixed to the frame of a bicycle or electric vehicle to facilitate modification of the bicycle or electric vehicle. Therefore, this application achieves the functions of easy storage and easy modification on the basis of simple structure. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0027] Figure 3 A structural schematic diagram of the rope is provided for the embodiments of this application;

[0028] Figure 4 A structural schematic diagram of the storage component is provided for an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the combination lock is provided for the embodiments of this application;

[0030] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the locking tongue is provided for the embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the limiting member is provided for the embodiments of this application.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Storage component; 2. Locking rope; 21. Rope body; 22. First connecting component; 23. Second connecting component; 3. Locking tongue; 4. Combination lock; 5. Sliding channel; 6. First opening; 7. Second opening; 8. Limiting component; 81. Nut; 82. Screw; 9. Barrier component. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0034] This application provides a manually retractable rope combination lock, which can be applied to small land vehicles such as bicycles, electric vehicles, motorcycles, and tricycles, but is not limited thereto. This embodiment is used as an example of its application on bicycles or electric vehicles for illustration.

[0035] Please see Figures 1 to 7 A manually retractable rope combination lock, comprising:

[0036] Storage item 1;

[0037] Locking rope 2, the locking rope 2 includes rope body 21, the rope body 21 can be stored in the storage component 1, and the two ends of the locking rope 2 are located outside the storage component 1 and inside the storage component 1, respectively;

[0038] Locking tongue 3 is connected to the outer end of the locking rope 2 located on the storage component 1;

[0039] The combination lock 4 has a keyhole, and the bolt 3 can be inserted into the keyhole.

[0040] In this embodiment, when not in use, the locking rope 2 can be stored in the storage component 1 to prevent the rope from being too long and dragging on the ground after installation on a bicycle or electric vehicle, or from getting tangled in the tires, affecting the bicycle's driving safety or overall aesthetics. When needed, the locking rope 2 can be pulled out of the storage component 1 by pulling the locking tongue 3, and then the locking rope 2 can be wrapped around a wheel, utility pole, or railing, etc. Finally, the locking tongue 3 can be inserted into the lock hole of the combination lock 4 to fix the locking tongue 3 to the combination lock 4, thereby locking the bicycle or electric vehicle to external objects and preventing the bicycle or electric vehicle from being stolen.

[0041] In this application, both the storage component 1 and the combination lock 4 are fixedly connected to the bicycle or electric vehicle. In a preferred embodiment, one end of the locking rope 2 with the locking tongue 3 is always outside the storage component 1, making it convenient for people to pull the locking rope 2 out of the storage component 1 by pulling the locking tongue 3. However, when the rope 2 is not in use, in order to prevent the end with the locking tongue 3 from hanging in the air or slipping to the ground, the locking tongue 3 can be inserted into the keyhole of the combination lock 4 when not in use, and the combination lock 4 can be used as a storage device for the locking tongue 3. Before use, it is only necessary to turn to the set combination and pull the locking tongue 3 out of the combination lock 4.

[0042] In this application, one end of the locking rope 2 is located inside the storage component 1, and the other end is located outside the storage component 1. The manufacturer can install the locking rope 2 inside the storage component 1 in advance. When modifying a bicycle or electric vehicle, the storage component 1 only needs to be welded to the bicycle or electric vehicle. When customers modify their own bicycles or electric vehicles, they no longer need to restrict one end of the locking rope 2 inside the frame of the bicycle or electric vehicle, which realizes the convenience of modification.

[0043] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the storage component 1 is provided with a sliding channel 5 and a first opening 6. At least one end of the sliding channel 5 is connected to the outside. The locking rope 2 extends along the length of the sliding channel 5, and one end of the locking rope 2 connected to the locking tongue 3 extends out from the first opening 6 on the storage component 1.

[0044] In a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 4 As shown, the storage component 1 is an aluminum tube, and in order to make it easier to weld onto an automatic or electric vehicle, the shape of the storage component 1 can be completely fitted to the vehicle body. The locking rope 2 slides within the sliding channel 5 of the storage component 1. The tube is relatively common and does not require much processing to achieve the storage function. Based on the above advantages, it can also be seen that even if it is not a professional manufacturer, an individual can manufacture this application, which undoubtedly greatly improves the applicability of this application.

[0045] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a limiting member 8 and a blocking member 9 are also included. The limiting member 8 is disposed on the locking rope 2 at the end away from the locking tongue 3, and the limiting member 8 is slidably connected in the sliding channel 5. The blocking member 9 is disposed on the first opening 6. When the limiting member 8 slides to the first opening 6, the limiting member 8 and the blocking member 9 abut against each other.

[0046] As the locking rope 2 is continuously pulled out of the sliding channel 5, when the end of the locking rope 2 connected to the limiting member 8 is located in the first opening 6, the limiting member 8 will abut against the blocking member 9, preventing the locking rope 2 from being completely pulled out of the sliding channel 5, thereby achieving the effect of restricting one end of the locking rope 2 inside the storage member 1.

[0047] In a preferred embodiment, such as Figure 2 As shown, the barrier 9 is a ring-shaped sheet structure. The locking rope 2 can pass through the middle of the barrier 9, but the limiting member 8 cannot pass through the middle of the barrier 9. In the actual production process, there are many ring-shaped parts, such as ring-shaped gaskets. Any ring-shaped part with the corresponding size can be used as the barrier 9, which is more convenient and user-friendly in manufacturing.

[0048] Specifically, in this embodiment, the limiting member 8 includes a nut 81 and a screw 82. The screw 82 is disposed on the end of the rope body 21 away from the locking tongue, and the nut 81 is disposed on the screw 82.

[0049] Nut 81 will abut against the blocking part 9. Screw 82 and nut 81 are common in daily life, and nut 81 is also easy to install on screw 82, which can greatly increase the convenience of subsequent installation.

[0050] More specifically, in this embodiment, the locking rope 2 further includes a first connecting member 22 and a second connecting member 23. The first connecting member 22 and the second connecting member 23 are detachably connected to both ends of the locking rope 2. The first connecting member 22 and the second connecting member 23 are respectively fixedly connected to the limiting member 8 and the locking tongue 3. Since the locking rope 2 itself cannot directly install the screw 82 or the locking tongue 3, it is necessary to use a locking member 23 as described above. Figure 6 , 7 The first connector 22 and the second connector 23 shown are first welded with screws 82 and locking tongues 3 respectively, and then the first connector 22 and the second connector 23 are sleeved on both ends of the lock rope 2, which solves the difficulty of installing screws 82 and locking tongues 3 at both ends of the lock rope 2.

[0051] like Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the end of the sliding channel 5 away from the latch is provided with a second opening 7 on the storage component 1, so that the locking rope 2 can enter the sliding channel 5.

[0052] Assuming the storage component 1 is a tubular component, during the assembly of this application, the blocking component 9 is first welded onto the first opening 6. Then, the screw 82 and the locking tongue 3 are welded onto the first connecting component 22 and the second connecting component 23, respectively. The locking rope 2 is then passed through the sliding channel 5, and one end of the locking rope 2 is passed out through the first opening 6. The second connecting component 23 with the locking tongue 3 is fitted onto the end of the locking rope 2 that is passed out through the first opening 6, and the first connecting component 22 with the screw 82 is fitted onto the other end of the locking rope 2. Then, the nut 81 is installed on the screw 82. Finally, the storage component 1 is welded and fixed onto the frame of the electric vehicle or bicycle. The combination lock 4 is fixed to the vehicle body by screws, and the combination lock 4 and the storage component 1 are located in different positions.

[0053] This application applies to any small land vehicle with tires and a frame, including but not limited to bicycles, electric vehicles, motorcycles, and tricycles.

[0054] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of the equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within the present invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0055] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A manually retractable rope combination lock, characterized in that: include Storage items; A locking rope, comprising a rope body that can be housed within a housing, wherein the two ends of the locking rope are located outside the housing and inside the housing, respectively; A locking tongue, which is connected to the locking cord at one end located outside the storage component; A combination lock, wherein the combination lock has a keyhole, the bolt is adapted to the keyhole, and the bolt is inserted into the keyhole to lock in the combination lock; The storage component has a sliding channel and a first opening. At least one end of the sliding channel is connected to the outside. The locking rope extends along the length of the sliding channel, and one end of the locking rope connected to the locking tongue extends out from the first opening on the storage component. It also includes limiting components and blocking components; The limiting member is disposed on the locking rope at the end away from the locking tongue, and the limiting member is slidably connected in the sliding channel. The blocking member is disposed on the first opening. When the limiting member slides to the first opening, the limiting member abuts against the blocking member.

2. The manually retractable rope combination lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting component includes a nut and a screw; The screw is located on the rope body at one end away from the locking tongue, and the nut is located on the screw.

3. The manually retractable rope combination lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking rope also includes a first connector; The first connector is detachably connected to one end of the locking rope located inside the storage component, and the first connector is fixedly connected to the limiting component.

4. The manually retractable rope combination lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking rope also includes a second connector; The second connector is detachably connected to one end of the lock rope located inside the storage component, and the second connector is fixedly connected to the lock tongue.

5. The manually retractable rope combination lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the sliding channel away from the latch has a second opening on the storage component, allowing the locking rope to enter the sliding channel.

6. The manually retractable rope combination lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage component is an aluminum tube.

7. The manually retractable rope combination lock according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking rope is a flexible steel rope.

8. A small land vehicle, characterized in that, The device includes a vehicle body and a manually retractable rope combination lock as described in any one of claims 1-7; the storage component and the combination lock are respectively fixed at different positions on the vehicle body.

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