Tool boxes for bicycles
OwnerDavid E. Halterinventor
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Abstract
There is disclosed in the present application a tool box or kit assembly intended to be secured by means of a lock to a bicycle frame to prevent its theft or loss. The assembly includes a box and an embracing metal strap which secures the box to the bicycle frame and may additionally be formed to secure a tire pump to the frame so that it cannot easily be removed.
Claims2
A tool box assembly detachably connectible to a bicycle frame having a pump disposed in parallel relation to a tube of the frame, comprising a box molded with an integral body and a hinged cover, a metallic belt connectible to the bicycle frame and formed to encircle the body and cover, the belt being relatively rigid in a longitudinal plane of the bicycle but sufficiently flexible when separated from the bicycle frame to permit removal of the box from the belt, means including an integrally molded groove in the box into which the belt fits for preventing removal of the box from the belt while the belt is secured to the bicycle frame, and means for locking the belt to the frame including end portions curved to surround the tube when the belt is in encircling relationship with the box.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.