Bicycle lock and bracket

Abstract

Abstract A locking mechanism and storage bracket are provided for use in securing bicycles or the like to a post or other fixture. The lock includes a relatively large U-shaped shackle formed from cylindrical hard metal stock, one leg of which terminates in a bent foot portion. The other leg extends parallel to the first leg and is formed with a shoulder near the end thereof. The lock also includes a tubular cross piece formed with a pair of openings in register with the ends of the shackle legs and provided with a key operated lock in one end of the cross piece adapted to lock with the shoulder of the other shackle leg when assembled thereto. The bent foot portion locks to the cross piece by inserting the end of the foot in its cooperating opening and pivoting the shackle to bring the end of the other leg into its opening where it is secured by the key operated lock. A mounting bracket is provided for storing the locking mechanism when not in use and is comprised of a tubular socket mountable to the bicycle frame and formed with a re-entrant L-shaped slot by means of which one end of the lock cross piece may be inserted in the socket with the shackle aligned with the slot opening. The lock is then pressed into the socket and rotated approximately 90° to secure it to the bracket.

Inventors

• 👤 Michael S. Zane
• 👤 Peter L. Zane

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