WO2017160140A1 - Cycle insertion lock, cycle board computer, cycle, mobile communication device, user access server, user access system and data carrier - Google Patents

Cycle insertion lock, cycle board computer, cycle, mobile communication device, user access server, user access system and data carrier Download PDF

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WO2017160140A1
WO2017160140A1 PCT/NL2016/050183 NL2016050183W WO2017160140A1 WO 2017160140 A1 WO2017160140 A1 WO 2017160140A1 NL 2016050183 W NL2016050183 W NL 2016050183W WO 2017160140 A1 WO2017160140 A1 WO 2017160140A1
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cycle
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Ties Jonan CARLIER
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/0001—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof
    • E05B47/0002—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with electromagnets
    • E05B47/0003—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with electromagnets having a movable core
    • E05B47/0004—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means with electric actuators; Constructional features thereof with electromagnets having a movable core said core being linearly movable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62H—CYCLE STANDS; SUPPORTS OR HOLDERS FOR PARKING OR STORING CYCLES; APPLIANCES PREVENTING OR INDICATING UNAUTHORIZED USE OR THEFT OF CYCLES; LOCKS INTEGRAL WITH CYCLES; DEVICES FOR LEARNING TO RIDE CYCLES
    • B62H5/00—Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cycles; Locks integral with cycles
    • B62H5/003—Appliances preventing or indicating unauthorised use or theft of cycles; Locks integral with cycles using chains or cables
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J11/00—Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps
    • B62J11/10—Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps for mechanical cables, hoses, pipes or electric wires, e.g. cable guides
    • B62J11/19—Supporting arrangements specially adapted for fastening specific devices to cycles, e.g. supports for attaching maps for mechanical cables, hoses, pipes or electric wires, e.g. cable guides specially adapted for electric wires
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J45/00—Electrical equipment arrangements specially adapted for use as accessories on cycles, not otherwise provided for
    • B62J45/20—Cycle computers as cycle accessories
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J6/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices on cycles; Mounting or supporting thereof; Circuits therefor
    • B62J6/06—Arrangement of lighting dynamos or drives therefor
    • B62J6/12—Dynamos arranged in the wheel hub
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K19/00—Cycle frames
    • B62K19/30—Frame parts shaped to receive other cycle parts or accessories
    • B62K19/40—Frame parts shaped to receive other cycle parts or accessories for attaching accessories, e.g. article carriers, lamps
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62K—CYCLES; CYCLE FRAMES; CYCLE STEERING DEVICES; RIDER-OPERATED TERMINAL CONTROLS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR CYCLES; CYCLE AXLE SUSPENSIONS; CYCLE SIDE-CARS, FORECARS, OR THE LIKE
    • B62K3/00—Bicycles
    • B62K3/02—Frames
    • B62K3/04—Frames having a substantially horizontal top bar
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B47/00—Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
    • E05B47/06—Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electro-magnetically-operated detents
    • E05B47/0603—Controlling mechanically-operated bolts by electro-magnetically-operated detents the detent moving rectilinearly
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B71/00—Locks specially adapted for bicycles, other than padlocks
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B73/00—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices
    • E05B73/0005—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices using chains, cables or the like

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  • the present invention relates to a cycle frame inser ⁇ tion lock with electrical actuation suitable or configured for co-action with a cycle on-board computer configured to provide user access to the cycle.
  • the present invention also relates to a cycle on-board computer with user access functions configured to control a cycle frame insertion lock according to the present invention.
  • the present invention further relates to a cycle comprising a cycle frame tube, or a cycle frame tube, comprising a passage opening for carrying therethrough an insertion member with a cycle frame insertion lock according to the present invention received therein.
  • the present invention further relates to a mobile communication device with control functions for controlling a cycle on-board computer ac ⁇ cording to the present invention.
  • the present invention further relates to a user access server comprising means for providing information to a mobile communication device for the purpose of activating user access functions con ⁇ figured for control of a cycle frame lock by an on-board computer of a cycle.
  • the present invention further relates to a user access system for a cycle according to the pre ⁇ sent invention.
  • the present invention also relates to a data carrier comprising instructions.
  • cycle lock Many types of cycle lock are known for use with cycles.
  • the present inventor already invented the tube lock for this purpose at an earlier stage.
  • the use-case of such a lock relates to the application of conventional keys with an associated convenience of use.
  • the present inven- tion relates to a cycle frame insertion lock with electrical actuation suitable or configured for co-action with a cycle on-board computer configured to provide user access to the cycle, the cycle frame insertion lock comprising:
  • an insertion member receiving assembly comprising an insertion channel for receiving an insertion member
  • actuating means for connecting the actuating means to a cycle on-board computer, wherein the actuating means can be actuated by means of an actuation, such as an actuating signal, initiated in the cycle on-board computer.
  • An advantage of the present invention is that the cy ⁇ cle frame insertion lock can be opened by applying the onboard computer without the use of a mechanical key. It be ⁇ comes possible here to apply a variety of keys. It is for instance possible to apply an electronic key specific to the lock with a Bluetooth transmitter. It is also possible for instance to apply as key a mobile phone with an application suitable for the purpose. It is possible here to provide an application with a plurality of keys. It is al ⁇ so possible to provide a mobile phone with a temporary key for temporary use of a cycle with such a lock and such an on-board computer.
  • the actuating means and the locking means are configured to lock the insertion member in a voltage-free state, and wherein the actuating means and the locking means are configured to release the insertion member by means of a voltage con ⁇ trolled from the cycle on-board computer.
  • the cy- cle frame insertion lock comprises an ejector member preferably also comprising biasing means for the purpose of providing an ejecting action.
  • the ejector member is pushed out by means of a spring. The ejecting force is intended here to push out the ejector member under bias for the purpose of locking the locking means in a position suitable for admitting the insertion member. Little or no ejecting action is imparted here to the insertion member.
  • the actuating means more preferably comprise a solenoid for providing a path of movement for the locking means .
  • the locking means more preferably comprise here a di ⁇ rect and an indirect locking member.
  • the indirect locking means still more preferably co- act with the direct locking means in order to hold the di ⁇ rect locking means in the position locking the insertion pin, preferably in the absence of an actuating voltage from the cycle on-board computer.
  • a further aspect according to the present invention relates to a cycle on-board computer with user access functions configured to control a cycle frame insertion lock according to the present invention, comprising:
  • - access information processing means for processing access information for the purpose of determining, on the basis of the access information, whether to output an ac ⁇ tuating signal
  • the receiving means here comprise radio receiving means, such as a Bluetooth or NFC receiver for receiving the access information .
  • the cycle on-board computer more preferably comprises here a GPS receiver and/or a cellular telephony receiver, such as a GSM receiver, for receiving respective GPS or cellular telephony signals for the purpose of performing a location determination, more preferably also comprising a cellular telephony transmitter.
  • a GPS receiver and/or a cellular telephony receiver such as a GSM receiver
  • a further aspect according to the present invention relates to a cycle comprising a cycle frame tube, or a cycle frame tube, comprising a passage opening for carrying therethrough an insertion member and having received therein a cycle frame insertion lock according to the present invention and a cycle on-board computer according to the present invention, wherein the cycle frame lock is mounted with an insertion channel such that the insertion channel is accessible by an insertion member through the passage opening.
  • a further aspect according to the present invention relates to a user access server comprising means for providing information to a mobile communication device for the purpose of activating user access functions configured for control of a cycle frame lock by an on-board computer of a cycle.
  • a further aspect according to the present invention relates to a user access system for a cycle according to the present invention with a lock according to the present invention, a cycle on-board computer according to the pre ⁇ sent invention, and comprising a user access server according to the present invention applying a mobile commu ⁇ nication device according to the present invention.
  • a further aspect according to the present invention relates to a data carrier comprising instructions which, when executed on a processing unit, enable a device holding the processing unit to provide user access functions configured to control a cycle frame lock.
  • a further aspect according to the present invention relates to a data carrier comprising instructions which, when executed on a processing unit of a server, enable the server to provide information to a mobile communication device for the purpose of activating user access functions configured to control a cycle frame lock.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a cycle with a cycle frame insertion lock according to a first preferred embodiment according to the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of components according to this preferred embodiment.
  • Fig. 3 is a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the cycle frame insertion lock according to the present invention .
  • Fig. 4 is an exploded view of the preferred embodiment according to Fig. 3.
  • Fig. 5A and B show a cross-section along a plane of section through the insertion channel and the primary locking pin.
  • Fig. 6A and B are perspective views of the solenoid, secondary and primary locking pin and the insertion pin according to the preferred embodiment of Fig. 3.
  • Fig. 7A and B are cross-sectional views comprising an indicator for indicating the presence of an insertion member in the insertion channel as according to two further preferred embodiments.
  • a first preferred embodiment (Fig. 1) relates to a cycle 1 comprising a cycle frame insertion lock 2.
  • Cycle 1 also comprises an on-board computer 3 in an on-board computer assembly 3', a dynamo 7, a rear light 10, a front light 11 and a display screen assembly 12 with a control button 13 and an antenna 5.
  • a Bluetooth remote control 19 or mobile phone 14 comprising Bluetooth.
  • the mobile phone is provided for this purpose with an application, or app, with which the on-board computer can be provided via the Bluetooth connection with information authorizing the user access or users access to the cycle, on the basis of which the on-board computer provides lock 2 with an actuating signal in the form of a power supply to the solenoid for activating the locking of the insertion pin.
  • the on-board computer receives electrical energy from battery 6.
  • Battery 6 is charged via a USB port, such as a micro-USB port or a USB type-C port, or via dynamo 7.
  • Dy ⁇ namo 7 also provides front light 11 and rear light 10 with energy under the control of on-board computer 3.
  • a significant advantage of the dynamo is that the battery can be continuously charged during travel of the cycle.
  • a further advantage of the dynamo is that, when the battery is ex ⁇ hausted, actuation of the lock is possible by rotating the front wheel while the cycle is stationary for the purpose of a brief energy supply.
  • On-board computer assembly 3' further comprises a receiver module 18 suitable for cellular networks such as GSM and related networks or CDMA networks.
  • An advantage of such a receiver is that it can perform location determination both indoors and outdoors while consuming little en ⁇ ergy. Also envisaged is the optional application of a GPS receiver for a more accurate outdoor location determination. Such a GPS receiver is preferably switchable on and off because of the relatively high energy consumption, but can be advantageous in the case of outdoor use.
  • Transmission of the location of the cycle to a server can be performed by means of the most recently connected mobile phone.
  • the cellular mod ⁇ ule is itself provided with a GSM function, whereby it will in fact function as a transmitter/receiver.
  • an RF module 4 for contact with an RF communication system, for instance for location determination on the basis of a stationary RF antenna or GSM masts 21 or other cycles.
  • a dashboard assembly 16 display 12 is arranged together with an input button or input button assembly 13 and an antenna 5 for the purpose of said transmitting and receiving functions.
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a preferred embodi ⁇ ment of a lock.
  • the shells are held together by means of bolts 33' with nuts 33 arranged in an opening suitable for the purpose.
  • the housing has slots 32 for feeding cables therethrough. Shown are connecting cable 23 between the lock and the on-board computer with connector 25 for coupling to the on-board computer, and connecting cable 24 between the computer and the rear light.
  • FIG. 4 An exploded front view (Fig. 4) shows a space 39 for holding solenoid 51.
  • Insertion pin 44 (Fig. 5) is provided with a constriction 44' and a head 45. Constriction 44' serves to receive the primary locking pin 42 which is urged in the direction of insertion pin 44 by means of a spring 42'. In the position of Fig. 5B insertion pin 44 is locked by means of locking pin 42, which is in turn locked by the magnetic housing of solenoid 51.
  • Insertion pin 44 can be pushed out of the channel by ejector member 41 under bias of a spring 41'.
  • Ejector member 41 has a stop 46 which comes up against primary lock- ing pin 42.
  • Ejector member 41 hereby remains inside the channel.
  • Ejector member 41 is further provided with a stop 48 against which the primary locking pin 42 connects when the insertion pin is pushed out.
  • the primary locking pin hereby remains in its channel and pushing therefrom by spring 42' is prevented. Locking pin 42 and ejector member 41 hereby hold each other in functional positions.
  • the primary locking pin 42 is held in the locking position thereof by housing 53 of magnet 54 of the solenoid (see also Fig. 6) .
  • solenoid 51 pushes mag- net 54 with the associated housing 53 away from pin 52 of the solenoid.
  • Primary locking pin 42 can therefore, when actuated, move between pin 52 of the solenoid and magnet 54.
  • the locking of insertion pin 44 is in this case released and ejector member 41 pushes the insertion pin out of the channel, at least until stop 46 reaches the primary locking pin 42 (position Fig. 5A) .
  • a switch 76 (Fig. 7) comprising an actuating element 75 arranged in a channel 78.
  • Actuating element 75 is reciprocally movable in the direction of arrow F.
  • actuating element 75 is located in the channel, whereby an indication is given by means of a switch 78 that an insertion member is located in the insertion channel, since the ejector member is situated in the pressed situation as shown in Fig. 7A.
  • actuating element 75 moves partially out of channel 78, whereby the switch is switched and an indication is given that an insertion member is not present in the insertion channel.
  • the variant according to Fig. 7B functions in that, when the insertion member is arranged in the insertion channel, it presses against switch 72.
  • the presence of the insertion member in the insertion channel is hereby indicated.
  • the signal from the switch is con ⁇ ducted by means of cable 71, either directly to the on- board computer or by means of the connection 23 according to Fig. 1.
  • Method for providing users access to a cycle prefer ⁇ ably comprising a cycle lock according to the present in ⁇ vention, the method comprising steps for:
  • Such a method more preferably comprises steps for up ⁇ dating on a regular basis location information of a number of such cycles.
  • Cycle lock with electrical actuation for opening thereof on the basis of a user authentication or user authentication information, wearing the authentication is preferably received by means of a wireless receiver, pref ⁇ erably a wireless NFC or Bluetooth receiver, which is more preferably connected to or arranged in the lock.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a cycle frame insertion lock (2) with electrical actuation suitable or configured for co-action with a cycle on-board computer (3) configured to provide user access to the cycle, the cycle frame insertion lock comprising: - a lock body, - an insertion member receiving assembly comprising an insertion channel (49) for receiving an insertion member (44), - locking means (42, 42', 53, 54) for locking the insertion member in the insertion channel, - actuating means (51) for actuating the locking means, - a connector (25) for connecting the actuating means to a cycle on-board computer, wherein the actuating means can be actuated by means of an actuation, such as an actuating signal, initiated in the cycle on-board computer. The present invention also relates to a cycle on-board computer, cycle, mobile communication device, user access server, user access system and data carrier coacting therewith.

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CYCLE INSERTION LOCK , CYCLE BOARD COMPUTER , CYCLE , MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE , USER ACCESS SERVER , USER ACCESS SYSTEM AND DATA CARRIER
The present invention relates to a cycle frame inser¬ tion lock with electrical actuation suitable or configured for co-action with a cycle on-board computer configured to provide user access to the cycle. The present invention also relates to a cycle on-board computer with user access functions configured to control a cycle frame insertion lock according to the present invention. The present invention further relates to a cycle comprising a cycle frame tube, or a cycle frame tube, comprising a passage opening for carrying therethrough an insertion member with a cycle frame insertion lock according to the present invention received therein. The present invention further relates to a mobile communication device with control functions for controlling a cycle on-board computer ac¬ cording to the present invention. The present invention further relates to a user access server comprising means for providing information to a mobile communication device for the purpose of activating user access functions con¬ figured for control of a cycle frame lock by an on-board computer of a cycle. The present invention further relates to a user access system for a cycle according to the pre¬ sent invention. The present invention also relates to a data carrier comprising instructions.
Many types of cycle lock are known for use with cycles. The present inventor already invented the tube lock for this purpose at an earlier stage. The use-case of such a lock relates to the application of conventional keys with an associated convenience of use.
In order to improve the prior art, the present inven- tion relates to a cycle frame insertion lock with electrical actuation suitable or configured for co-action with a cycle on-board computer configured to provide user access to the cycle, the cycle frame insertion lock comprising:
- a lock body,
- an insertion member receiving assembly comprising an insertion channel for receiving an insertion member,
- locking means for locking the insertion member in the insertion channel,
- actuating means for actuating the locking means,
- a connector for connecting the actuating means to a cycle on-board computer, wherein the actuating means can be actuated by means of an actuation, such as an actuating signal, initiated in the cycle on-board computer.
An advantage of the present invention is that the cy¬ cle frame insertion lock can be opened by applying the onboard computer without the use of a mechanical key. It be¬ comes possible here to apply a variety of keys. It is for instance possible to apply an electronic key specific to the lock with a Bluetooth transmitter. It is also possible for instance to apply as key a mobile phone with an application suitable for the purpose. It is possible here to provide an application with a plurality of keys. It is al¬ so possible to provide a mobile phone with a temporary key for temporary use of a cycle with such a lock and such an on-board computer.
According to a first preferred embodiment, the actuating means and the locking means are configured to lock the insertion member in a voltage-free state, and wherein the actuating means and the locking means are configured to release the insertion member by means of a voltage con¬ trolled from the cycle on-board computer.
According to a further preferred embodiment, the cy- cle frame insertion lock comprises an ejector member preferably also comprising biasing means for the purpose of providing an ejecting action. According to a variant, the ejector member is pushed out by means of a spring. The ejecting force is intended here to push out the ejector member under bias for the purpose of locking the locking means in a position suitable for admitting the insertion member. Little or no ejecting action is imparted here to the insertion member.
The actuating means more preferably comprise a solenoid for providing a path of movement for the locking means .
The locking means more preferably comprise here a di¬ rect and an indirect locking member.
The indirect locking means still more preferably co- act with the direct locking means in order to hold the di¬ rect locking means in the position locking the insertion pin, preferably in the absence of an actuating voltage from the cycle on-board computer.
A further aspect according to the present invention relates to a cycle on-board computer with user access functions configured to control a cycle frame insertion lock according to the present invention, comprising:
- a processing unit,
- a memory means,
- receiving means and/or input means for access information,
- access information processing means for processing access information for the purpose of determining, on the basis of the access information, whether to output an ac¬ tuating signal,
- actuating signal output means for outputting the actuation signal. According to a preferred embodiment, the receiving means here comprise radio receiving means, such as a Bluetooth or NFC receiver for receiving the access information .
The cycle on-board computer more preferably comprises here a GPS receiver and/or a cellular telephony receiver, such as a GSM receiver, for receiving respective GPS or cellular telephony signals for the purpose of performing a location determination, more preferably also comprising a cellular telephony transmitter.
A further aspect according to the present invention relates to a cycle comprising a cycle frame tube, or a cycle frame tube, comprising a passage opening for carrying therethrough an insertion member and having received therein a cycle frame insertion lock according to the present invention and a cycle on-board computer according to the present invention, wherein the cycle frame lock is mounted with an insertion channel such that the insertion channel is accessible by an insertion member through the passage opening.
A further aspect according to the present invention relates to a user access server comprising means for providing information to a mobile communication device for the purpose of activating user access functions configured for control of a cycle frame lock by an on-board computer of a cycle.
A further aspect according to the present invention relates to a user access system for a cycle according to the present invention with a lock according to the present invention, a cycle on-board computer according to the pre¬ sent invention, and comprising a user access server according to the present invention applying a mobile commu¬ nication device according to the present invention. A further aspect according to the present invention relates to a data carrier comprising instructions which, when executed on a processing unit, enable a device holding the processing unit to provide user access functions configured to control a cycle frame lock.
A further aspect according to the present invention relates to a data carrier comprising instructions which, when executed on a processing unit of a server, enable the server to provide information to a mobile communication device for the purpose of activating user access functions configured to control a cycle frame lock.
Further advantages, features and details of the present invention will be described in greater detail herein- below on the basis of one or more preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying figures. Similar though not necessarily identical components of different pre¬ ferred embodiments are designated with the same reference numerals .
Fig. 1 is a schematic view of a cycle with a cycle frame insertion lock according to a first preferred embodiment according to the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a schematic representation of components according to this preferred embodiment.
Fig. 3 is a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the cycle frame insertion lock according to the present invention .
Fig. 4 is an exploded view of the preferred embodiment according to Fig. 3.
Fig. 5A and B show a cross-section along a plane of section through the insertion channel and the primary locking pin.
Fig. 6A and B are perspective views of the solenoid, secondary and primary locking pin and the insertion pin according to the preferred embodiment of Fig. 3.
Fig. 7A and B are cross-sectional views comprising an indicator for indicating the presence of an insertion member in the insertion channel as according to two further preferred embodiments.
A first preferred embodiment (Fig. 1) according to the present invention relates to a cycle 1 comprising a cycle frame insertion lock 2. Cycle 1 also comprises an on-board computer 3 in an on-board computer assembly 3', a dynamo 7, a rear light 10, a front light 11 and a display screen assembly 12 with a control button 13 and an antenna 5.
Provided for the purpose of operating the lock 2 is a Bluetooth remote control 19 or mobile phone 14 comprising Bluetooth. The mobile phone is provided for this purpose with an application, or app, with which the on-board computer can be provided via the Bluetooth connection with information authorizing the user access or users access to the cycle, on the basis of which the on-board computer provides lock 2 with an actuating signal in the form of a power supply to the solenoid for activating the locking of the insertion pin.
The on-board computer receives electrical energy from battery 6. Battery 6 is charged via a USB port, such as a micro-USB port or a USB type-C port, or via dynamo 7. Dy¬ namo 7 also provides front light 11 and rear light 10 with energy under the control of on-board computer 3. A significant advantage of the dynamo is that the battery can be continuously charged during travel of the cycle. A further advantage of the dynamo is that, when the battery is ex¬ hausted, actuation of the lock is possible by rotating the front wheel while the cycle is stationary for the purpose of a brief energy supply. On-board computer assembly 3' further comprises a receiver module 18 suitable for cellular networks such as GSM and related networks or CDMA networks. An advantage of such a receiver is that it can perform location determination both indoors and outdoors while consuming little en¬ ergy. Also envisaged is the optional application of a GPS receiver for a more accurate outdoor location determination. Such a GPS receiver is preferably switchable on and off because of the relatively high energy consumption, but can be advantageous in the case of outdoor use.
Transmission of the location of the cycle to a server can be performed by means of the most recently connected mobile phone. Likewise envisaged is that the cellular mod¬ ule is itself provided with a GSM function, whereby it will in fact function as a transmitter/receiver.
Also provided is an RF module 4 for contact with an RF communication system, for instance for location determination on the basis of a stationary RF antenna or GSM masts 21 or other cycles.
In a dashboard assembly 16 display 12 is arranged together with an input button or input button assembly 13 and an antenna 5 for the purpose of said transmitting and receiving functions.
Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a preferred embodi¬ ment of a lock. There are two shells 34, 36 forming the housing of the lock. The shells are held together by means of bolts 33' with nuts 33 arranged in an opening suitable for the purpose. The housing has slots 32 for feeding cables therethrough. Shown are connecting cable 23 between the lock and the on-board computer with connector 25 for coupling to the on-board computer, and connecting cable 24 between the computer and the rear light.
Shown is the opening of an insertion channel 49 for insertion therein of an insertion pin 44 which is coupled to a chain 47 for fixing the cycle to an object such as a post or a fence.
An exploded front view (Fig. 4) shows a space 39 for holding solenoid 51. Insertion pin 44 (Fig. 5) is provided with a constriction 44' and a head 45. Constriction 44' serves to receive the primary locking pin 42 which is urged in the direction of insertion pin 44 by means of a spring 42'. In the position of Fig. 5B insertion pin 44 is locked by means of locking pin 42, which is in turn locked by the magnetic housing of solenoid 51.
Insertion pin 44 can be pushed out of the channel by ejector member 41 under bias of a spring 41'. Ejector member 41 has a stop 46 which comes up against primary lock- ing pin 42. Ejector member 41 hereby remains inside the channel. Ejector member 41 is further provided with a stop 48 against which the primary locking pin 42 connects when the insertion pin is pushed out. The primary locking pin hereby remains in its channel and pushing therefrom by spring 42' is prevented. Locking pin 42 and ejector member 41 hereby hold each other in functional positions.
The primary locking pin 42 is held in the locking position thereof by housing 53 of magnet 54 of the solenoid (see also Fig. 6) . When actuated, solenoid 51 pushes mag- net 54 with the associated housing 53 away from pin 52 of the solenoid. Primary locking pin 42 can therefore, when actuated, move between pin 52 of the solenoid and magnet 54. The locking of insertion pin 44 is in this case released and ejector member 41 pushes the insertion pin out of the channel, at least until stop 46 reaches the primary locking pin 42 (position Fig. 5A) .
Provided in a further preferred embodiment for the purpose of indicating the presence of the insertion member in the insertion channel is a switch 76 (Fig. 7) comprising an actuating element 75 arranged in a channel 78. Actuating element 75 is reciprocally movable in the direction of arrow F. When ejector member 41 is situated in the shown position, actuating element 75 is located in the channel, whereby an indication is given by means of a switch 78 that an insertion member is located in the insertion channel, since the ejector member is situated in the pressed situation as shown in Fig. 7A. When ejector member 41 is moved outward, actuating element 75 moves partially out of channel 78, whereby the switch is switched and an indication is given that an insertion member is not present in the insertion channel.
The variant according to Fig. 7B functions in that, when the insertion member is arranged in the insertion channel, it presses against switch 72. The presence of the insertion member in the insertion channel is hereby indicated. In both variants the signal from the switch is con¬ ducted by means of cable 71, either directly to the on- board computer or by means of the connection 23 according to Fig. 1.
Method for providing users access to a cycle, prefer¬ ably comprising a cycle lock according to the present in¬ vention, the method comprising steps for:
- receiving from a communication device a request for user access to a cycle comprising such a lock,
- determining a suitable cycle to be made available, such as one available nearby,
- transmitting access rights for the relevant cycle to the communication device.
Such a method more preferably comprises steps for up¬ dating on a regular basis location information of a number of such cycles. Cycle lock with electrical actuation for opening thereof on the basis of a user authentication or user authentication information, wearing the authentication is preferably received by means of a wireless receiver, pref¬ erably a wireless NFC or Bluetooth receiver, which is more preferably connected to or arranged in the lock.
The present invention has been described in the fore¬ going on the basis of several preferred embodiments. Dif¬ ferent aspects of different embodiments are deemed described in combination with each other, wherein all combinations which can be deemed by a skilled person in the field as falling within the scope of the invention on the basis of reading of this document are included. These pre¬ ferred embodiments are not limitative for the scope of protection of this document. The rights sought are defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. Cycle frame insertion lock with electrical actuation suitable or configured for co-action with a cycle on- board computer configured to provide user access to the cycle, the cycle frame insertion lock comprising:
- a lock body,
- an insertion member receiving assembly comprising an insertion channel for receiving an insertion member, - locking means for locking the insertion member in the insertion channel,
- actuating means for actuating the locking means,
- a connector for connecting the actuating means to a cycle on-board computer, wherein the actuating means can be actuated by means of an actuation, such as an actuating signal, initiated in the cycle on-board computer.
2. Cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in claim 1, wherein the actuating means and the locking means are con- figured to lock the insertion member in a voltage-free state, and wherein the actuating means and the locking means are configured to release the insertion member by means of a voltage controlled from the cycle on-board com¬ puter .
3. Cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in claim 1 or claim 2, comprising an insertion member ejector member preferably also comprising biasing means for the purpose of providing an ejecting action.
4. Cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, the actuating means compris¬ ing a solenoid for providing a path of movement for the locking means .
5. Cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, wherein the locking means comprise a direct and an indirect locking member.
6. Cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in claim 5, wherein the indirect locking means co-act with the direct locking means in order to hold the direct locking means in the position locking the insertion pin, preferably in the absence of an actuating voltage from the cycle on-board computer .
7. Cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in claim 5 or claim 6, wherein the indirect locking member comprises a magnet, more preferably wherein the indirect locking member comprises a magnet housing.
8. Cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, wherein the lock body is shaped so as to substantially correspond to an inner surface of a cycle frame tube, preferably having a substan¬ tially cylindrical shape or a substantially beam shape.
9. Cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, comprising a surface guide slot for guiding a cable.
10. Cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, comprising fixation means for fixing the lock in a cycle frame tube while aligning the insertion channel with an insertion member feed opening of the cycle frame tube.
11. Cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, comprising at least one fixation pin or a biasing pin for positioning the cycle frame insertion lock relative to the cycle frame tube.
12. Cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, wherein the housing is constructed from two or more shells.
13. Cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, wherein the ejector member comprises a stop for orienting the locking means or the indirect locking means in a predetermined position rela- tive to the insertion channel.
14. Cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, wherein the ejector member comprises a stop for orienting the ejector member in a predetermined position relative to the insertion channel
15. Cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, comprising an indicator, preferably embodied by means of a switch, for indicating the presence of the insertion member in the insertion channel .
16. Cycle on-board computer with user access functions configured to control a cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in one or more of the claims 1-15, comprising
- a processing unit,
- a memory means,
- receiving means and/or input means for access in- formation,
- access information processing means for processing access information for the purpose of determining, on the basis of the access information, whether to output an ac- tuating signal,
- actuating signal output means for outputting the actuation signal.
17. Cycle on-board computer as claimed in claim 16, wherein the receiving means comprise radio receiving means, such as a Bluetooth or NFC receiver for receiving the access information.
18. Cycle on-board computer as claimed in claim 16 or 17, comprising a GPS receiver and/or a cellular telephony receiver, such as a GSM receiver, for receiving respective GPS or cellular telephony signals for the purpose of performing a location determination, more preferably also comprising a cellular telephony transmitter.
19. Cycle on-board computer as claimed in one or more of the claims 16-18, comprising a power supply, preferably embodied as a connector for a dynamo, such as a hub dyna¬ mo, and/or a power supply connector, such as a USB connector, such as a micro-USB port or a USB type-C port, more preferably comprising a power storage such as a bat¬ tery or capacitor.
20. Cycle comprising a cycle frame tube, or a cycle frame tube, comprising a passage opening for carrying therethrough an insertion member and having received therein a cycle frame insertion lock as claimed in one or more of the claims 1-15 and a cycle on-board computer as claimed in one or more of the claims 16-19, wherein the cycle frame lock is mounted with an insertion channel such that the insertion channel is accessible by an insertion member through the passage opening.
21. Cycle or cycle frame tube as claimed in claim 20, comprising a window for receiving or showing a display of the on-board computer.
22. Mobile communication device with control functions for controlling a cycle on-board computer as claimed in one or more of the claims 16-19.
23. User access server comprising means for providing information to a mobile communication device for the purpose of activating user access functions configured for control of a cycle frame lock by an on-board computer of a cycle .
24. User access system for a cycle as claimed in claim 20 or 21 with a lock as claimed in one or more of the claims 1-15, a cycle on-board computer as claimed in one or more of the claims 16-19, and comprising a user ac¬ cess server as claimed in claim 23 applying a mobile com- munication device as claimed in claim 22.
25. Data carrier comprising instructions which, when executed on a processing unit, enable a device holding the processing unit to provide user access functions config- ured to control a cycle frame lock.
26. Data carrier comprising instructions which, when executed on a processing unit of a server, enable the server to provide information to a mobile communication device for the purpose of activating user access functions configured to control a cycle frame lock.
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