Lock with rod-shaped elements
AssigneesRene Leichel, Pieter Kwakernaat
InventorsRene Leichel, Johannes E. Leichel
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Abstract
A lock includes a plurality of rod-shaped elements which are connected at their ends by pivots, which lock is closable into a loop by a security lock. The pivots include movable parts which are housed within a protective casing. Each rod-shaped element is rotatable about its longitudinal axis relative to the casings.
Claims6
Lock (1) for securing objects, in particular cycles, against theft, comprising a plurality of rod-shaped elements (4) connected with their ends by means of pivot means (5) to form a chain which is closable into a loop by means of a security lock (6), the pivot means (5) having movable parts (9, 10, 11;
- 25, 27) each housed within a protective casing (8;
- 24, 26), the ends of each rod-shaped element (4) being constructed as a bearing for permitting a rotation of each rod-shaped element (4) about its longitudinal axis relative to the casings (8), characterized in that the rod-shaped elements (4) project out of the casings (8;
- 24, 26) along the main portion of their length and are housed with their ends within said casings, the casings (8;
- 24, 26) allowing a relative pivoting movement of all adjacent rods (4) of at least substantially 180.degree., when the lock is (1) in closed condition.
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