GB2557330A

GB2557330A - Motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor

Info

Publication number: GB2557330A
Application number: GB1620803.5A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Willoughby John
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-12-07
Filing date: 2016-12-07
Publication date: 2018-06-20
Also published as: GB201620803D0

Abstract

A motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor comprises: a wheel lock and ground anchor base 1; a first and a second side wall 3, 8, placed side by side on the base; the first wall is U-shaped and has inner 6 and outer 5 wall protectors; the second wall has a second hole and reinforcement bars; a locking pin 9 which has a T-shape and padlock hole 4 at one end; an anti-cut tube 9, covering the locking pin, and being freely rotatable about the locking pin, where the locking pin and anti-cut tube pass through the first and second holes in the first and second wall; an angled ramp, and; a plurality of ground attachment points 2. Preferably there is a ground anchor. Preferably the ground anchor is concreted into the ground or fixed to the floor using bolts. The wheel lock can also be attached to a vehicle. The wheel lock may be made of mild steel or high tensile steel. The design of the wheel lock restricts access to the locking pin to increase difficulty of cutting. The wall protectors shield a padlock from cutting tools.

Description

(54) Title of the Invention: Motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor Abstract Title: Motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor (57) A motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor comprises: a wheel lock and ground anchor base 1; a first and a second side wall 3, 8, placed side by side on the base; the first wall is U-shaped and has inner 6 and outer 5 wall protectors; the second wall has a second hole and reinforcement bars; a locking pin 9 which has a “T”-shape and padlock hole 4 at one end; an anti-cut tube 9, covering the locking pin, and being freely rotatable about the locking pin, where the locking pin and anti-cut tube pass through the first and second holes in the first and second wall; an angled ramp, and; a plurality of ground attachment points 2. Preferably there is a ground anchor. Preferably the ground anchor is concreted into the ground or fixed to the floor using bolts. The wheel lock can also be attached to a vehicle. The wheel lock may be made of mild steel or high tensile steel. The design of the wheel lock restricts access to the locking pin to increase difficulty of cutting. The wall protectors shield a padlock from cutting tools.

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TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

Field of invention:

The present invention relates to a motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor which is a security device preferably to be used on motorcycles but can be modified to cater for scooters, mopeds or other powered two-wheel transport.

The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor comprise of; a wheel lock and ground anchor base; a main locking pin; an anti-cut tube and an optional ground anchor. To secure a motorcycle, scooter, moped or other powered two-wheel transport, firstly the wheel lock and ground anchor base is preferably fixed to the ground/floor using bolts and/or with an optional, additional ground anchor that can be concreted into place, however, the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor may also be suitable to be fixed in to any suitable motor vehicle; such as a van or truck using the fixing holes bolted to the floor of the vehicle. Once fixed to the ground, the motorbike rear wheel is placed into the wheel lock and ground anchor base with a slight lift over the angled ramp ensuring the swinging arm (swingarm) of the motorbike is securely placed within the wheelbase ground anchor holders. Preferably the anti-cut tube is slotted through the rear wheel spoke of the motorbike to locate it within the main locking pin holder. The main locking pin is then placed into the higher side wall of the wheel lock and ground anchor using the locking pin locator which allows the main locking pin to slide through the anti-cut tube, previously inserted through the rear wheel spoke of the motorbike, to be then located proudly of the anti-cut tube and main locking pin holder. The main locking pin has a padlock hole that allows a padlock to be fixed onto the end of the main locking pin within the cavity of the lower side wall of the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor.

The lower inner wall protection plate and lower outer wall protection plate, on the lower side wall of motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor, is situated in such a way to minimise access to the padlock and main locking pin. The anti-cut tube, with the main locking pin inserted through it, is placed between the spokes of the rear wheel of the motorbike and reduces the risk of theft as the anti-cut tube spins around the main locking pin if a cutting device is used. The main locking pin with the anti-cut tube is carefully located between the lower side wall and a higher side wall, reducing access to the main locking pin and making it difficult to use cutting tools. Once a padlock is fitted located on the inside of the wheelbase ground anchor lower side wall and is locked, the rear wheel of the motorcycle is then firmly secure.

The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor are designed and manufactured in such a way that the padlock is difficult to be tampered with or cut. Furthermore, the wheelbase ground anchor lower and higher side walls are very difficult to cut through with standard cutting tools and the main locking pin cannot be cut in a speedy manner with standard cutting tools due to the anti-cut tube which rotates and prevents standard cutting tools from finding grip allowing it to be cut. The rear wheel is located is such a way that it is very difficult to use standard cutting devices to access the padlock, cut the locking pin due to the anti-cut tube or access the rear wheel nuts of the motorbike wheel to remove it. This present invention has many advantages to deter motorbike and other two-wheel powered transport thefts.

TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

Background:

Motorbike ownership has increased significantly grown since the mid-1980’s and forecasts show further growth for the future. Motorbikes are becoming an increasingly popular method of transport, particularly in the UK, with current new bike prices ranging from £1,000 to £20,000 dependent on the make of the motorbike. In the UK alone the number of licensed motorcycles has been increasing as well as full motorcycle licence holders. While motorcycle and other powered two-wheeler transport remain popular, theft is an issue for owners. The Metropolitan Police in the UK estimates that it takes less than a minute to steal a motorcycle of £10,000 with high powered superbikes being the most likely to be stolen. The Metropolitan Police recommend the following ways to protect a motorcycle, moped or scooter from theft as follows: ensure the motorcycle or moped has adequate security and has sufficient insurance to cover any loss; motorcycles, scooters or mopeds are less likely to be if an alarm fitted, alarms with movement sensors are preferable as they activate when the motorbike is moved; fitting a tracker which can be monitored with a smartphone app; a ground anchor and good quality disk locks, security shackles and chains will prevent someone easily removing a motorbike, moped or scooter; property marking a motorbike components with a suitable product making it less desirable to thieves and harder for them to dispose of it or sell it on; and parking a bike in a locked garage or enclosed area whenever possible, if not possible, cover the motorbike with a suitable cover and park in a well-lit area or in a Park Mark approved car park. The Metropolitan Police in the UK also state the most typical way thieves will steal a motorbike is to push a scaffolding pole between the wheels and lift the bike into a van and drive away. They also state that most motorbikes are stolen from outside the home.

The National Crime Intelligence Service (NCIS) states that more motorbikes are stolen in the UK than are bought new, and it takes on average 20 seconds to steal a motorcycle worth £10,000. It is estimated that £3 million worth of motorbikes from UK streets are stolen every month, with 80% of bikes stolen from an owner's home.

There are a wide range of security devices on the market including alarms which detect a motorbike is stolen, security chains, motorcycle shackle locks and motorcycle disc locks, however, most bikes irrespective of price are not fitted with additional security measures as standard. This present invention provides an improved device for theft prevention.

TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

Description:

This invention relates to a motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor, a security device preferably to be used on motorcycles and can be modified to cater for scooters, bicycles and other modes of transport.

There are now as follows, by way of example of the invention, a detailed description which is to be read with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

Figure 1 shows a side view of the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor, including wheel lock and ground anchor base; main locking pin with anti-cut tube affixed.

Figure 2 shows a reverse side view of the wheel lock and ground anchor base, not including main locking pin with the anti-cut tube.

Figure 3 shows the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor, main locking pin and anti-cut tube.

Figure 4 shows a front view of the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor, including wheel lock and ground anchor base; with main locking pin with anti-cut tube and with the optional ground anchor.

Figure 5 shows a side elevation of the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor including the optional ground anchor.

Figure 6 shows a rear view of the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor with a motorbike rear wheel locked into position.

This present invention is shown in Figure 1, a motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor which is designed to fit the rear wheel of a motorcycle, scooter, moped or other two-wheel powered transport. The motorbike wheel lock and the ground anchor are preferably made to allow a rear wheel of a motorbike, scooter, moped or other two-wheeler powered transport to fit within the space between the lower side wall (3) and the higher side wall (8) situated on the wheel lock and ground anchor base (1). The motorbike rear wheel preferably is placed securely within the wheelbase ground anchor holders (7) allowing the motorbike to stand. Preferably the wheel lock and ground anchor base (1) has been bolted to the ground by one or more bolts (or fasteners), preferably 10 bolts (or fasteners), using one or more fixing points (2), preferably 10 fixing points. The rear wheel of the motorbike, scooter, moped or other two-wheel powered transport (not shown in Figure 1) sits comfortably and neatly between the lower side wall (3) and the higher side wall (8) of the wheel lock and ground anchor base (1). The motorbike rear wheel, once placed into the wheel lock and ground anchor base with a slight lift over the angled ramp (not shown in Figure 1) sits within the wheelbase ground anchor holders (7), ensuring the swinging arm (swingarm) of the motorbike is securely placed. The wheel lock and ground anchor base (1) may be of any shape or size or material. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor, Figure 1, is made of robust materials, able to withstand harsh weather conditions and withstand cutting tools for a significant time, however, the wheel lock and ground anchor base (1) is preferably made of mild steel or any other suitable material. An optional ground anchor (not shown in Figure 1) may be added to the underside of the wheel lock and ground anchor base and preferably secured into concrete if required.

TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

Description:

Figure 1, shows a side view of the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor, including wheel lock and ground anchor base (1); main locking pin (4) with anti-cut tube (9) affixed.

The wheel lock and ground anchor base (1) is preferably made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material that would withstand cutting devices and weather conditions. The wheel lock and ground anchor base (1) is preferably made with one or more fixing points (2) allowing one or more bolts or fasteners (not shown in Figure 1), preferably ten fixing points and ten bolts/fasteners, to fix the wheel lock and ground anchor base (1) into the ground securely. An optional ground anchor (not shown in Figure 1) may be added to the underside of the wheel lock and ground anchor base and secured into concrete if required. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor may also be suitable to be fixed in to any suitable motor vehicle: such as a van or truck using the fixing points (2) preferably bolted to the floor of the vehicle.

Preferably the wheel lock and ground anchor base (1) fixing points (2) are apparent within the middle section of the wheel lock and ground anchor base (1). Once affixed using the centre fixing points, using preferably bolts/fasteners (not shown in Figure 1), the rear wheel of a motorbike, moped, scooter or other two-wheeler powered transport when placed into the wheel lock and ground anchor base (1), will cover the access to the bolts within the middle fixing points and additional fixing points (2) and thus will be very difficult to cut using traditional cutting methods without damaging the motorbike, moped, scooter or other two-wheel powered transport itself.

Figure 1, shows the wheel lock and ground anchor base (1) with two side walls, a lower side wall (3) and the higher side wall (8). The wheel lock and ground anchor base lower side wall (3) is preferably made in a “U” shape preferably made of preferably mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material suitable material that can withstand cutting devices and tools. The “U” shape lower side wall (3) made from preferably boxed or solid steel or any other suitable material, enables a cavity whereby a padlock can be fitted to the end of the main locking pin (4) which preferably fits within an anti-cut tube (9). The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor lower side wall (3) has an inner protector plate (6) and outer protector plate (5) which is preferably made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material that would withstand cutting devices and weather conditions. The inner protector plate (6) preferably has a main locking pin holder allowing the main locking pin (4) with a hole for the padlock (the padlock is not shown in Figure 1) to slide through the main locking pin (4) and lock securely.

The wheel lock and ground anchor base (1) is preferably fixed into position into the ground using one or more fixing points (2), preferably with ten fixing points, using one or more bolts (not shown in Figure 1), preferably ten bolts, or can be secured using any other securing method suitable or using an optional ground anchor (not shown in Figure 1). The wheel lock and ground anchor base (1) may not necessarily need to be fixed to the ground due to the size and weight however it is recommended. An optional ground anchor (not shown in Figure 1) may be added to the underside of the wheel lock and ground anchor base (1) and preferably secured into concrete if required.

TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

Description:

Figure 1 shows the wheel lock and ground anchor base (1) with the wheelbase ground anchor holders (7), to secure the motorbike, scooter or other powered two-wheel transport into position and allow it to stand.

Figure 1 shows the wheel lock and ground anchor base (1) with the wheelbase ground anchor holders (7), which help to align and secure the swinging arm (swingarm) of the motorbike scooter or other powered two-wheel transport to allow it to stand.

The wheelbase ground anchor holders (7) preferably are made with an angle to accommodate and align the swinging arm (swingarm) of the motorbike, scooter or other powered two-wheel transport, however, can be made straight. The wheelbase ground anchor holders (7) width, length, and shape can be modified to fit any motorbike, moped, scooter or other powered twowheel transport rear wheel. It is important that the width of the wheelbase ground anchor holders (7) and the width of the lower side wall (3) and higher side wall (8) fit the rear wheel and the swinging arm (swingarm) of the motorbike, moped, scooter or other powered two-wheel transport snugly, reducing as much space as possible making it more difficult for cutting tools to access the wheel nuts of the rear wheel of the motorbike, moped, scooter or other powered twowheel transport.

TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

Description:

Figure 2 shows a reverse side view of the wheel lock and ground anchor base (8), not including main locking pin with anti-cut tube and optional ground anchor.

The wheel lock and ground anchor base (8) is preferably made with one or more fixing points (1) allowing one or more bolts/fasteners (not shown in Figure 2), preferably ten fixing points and bolts, to fix the wheel lock and ground anchor base (8) into the ground securely. Preferably the wheel lock and ground anchor base fixing points (1) are apparent within the middle section to reduce access to cutting the bolts once the rear wheel is in place which will cover these fixing points (1).

Figure 2, shows the wheel lock and ground anchor base (8) with two side walls, a lower side wall (3) and the higher side wall (4). The lower side wall (3) has an inner protector plate (2) to prevent access to the padlock (not shown in Figure 2) and an outer protector plate (10) minimising access to the main locking pin, located within the anti-cut tube, with cutting tools.

The inner protector plate (2) and outer protector plate (10) are designed and fitted to the lower side wall (3) in such a way to allow a cavity between the inner protector plate (2) and outer protector plate (10) while reducing access to cutting tools within the confined cavity. The lower side wall (3); inner protector plate (2) and outer protector plate (10) is preferably made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material that would withstand cutting devices and weather conditions.

The higher side wall (4) on the wheel lock and ground anchor base (8), preferably has the main locking pin holder (5) to allow the main locking pin (not shown in Figure 2) to enter and slide through both the anti-lock tube (not shown in Figure 2), fitted through the motorbike rear wheel spoke and enters the lower side wall (3) through the inner protector plate (2). The higher side wall (4) is preferably made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material that would withstand cutting devices and weather conditions. The higher side wall (4) preferably has reinforced bars (6) to prevent easy cutting tool access to the entry point where the main locking pin holder (5) and main locking pin (not shown in Figure 2). Preferably the reinforced bars (6) are made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material that would withstand cutting devices and weather conditions. The reinforced bars (6) also help to provide rigidity and support and can be manufactured in many ways to reduce access to the main locking pin, located within the anti-cut tube and the main locking pin holder (5).

Figure 2 shows the wheel lock and ground anchor base (8), whereby the lower side wall (3) shows the main locking pin holder (7) which allows the main locking pin (not shown in Figure 2) preferably to slide through the anti-cut tube (not shown in Figure 2), preferably previously inserted through rear wheel spoke of the motorbike, to be then located proudly of the anti-cut tube and main locking pin holder (7).

Figure 2 shows the wheel lock and ground anchor base (8), lower side wall (3) with wheelbase ground anchor holder (9) which accommodates and aligns the swinging arm (swingarm) of the motorbike, scooter or other powered two-wheel transport, on one side, the other wheelbase ground anchor holder (not shown in Figure 2) is positioned on the inside of the higher side wall (4).

TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

Description:

Figure 3 shows the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor main locking pin (1) which is preferably made of high tensile steel, however, can be made of mild steel or any other material that would withstand cutting devices for a period of time and weather conditions. The anti-cut tube (4) is preferably made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material that would withstand cutting devices and weather conditions.

The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor main locking pin (1) is made to fit and slide through the higher side wall main locking pin holder, enter into the anti-cut tube (4) which preferably has been placed through the motorbike rear wheel spoke and then enters the lower side wall main locking pin holder whereby a padlock can be fitted and locked within the cavity between the inner and out protector plate on the lower side wall.

The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor main locking pin (1) preferably has a padlock hole (2) at one end to allow a padlock to be fastened. The size of the padlock hole (2) will relate to the padlock size to be used.

The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor main locking pin (1) has preferably a “T” shaped end (3) that allows the main locking pin to push against the higher side wall, with additionally reinforced bars protecting this area to prevent access to cutting tools.

The anti-cut tube (4) is preferably made to fit around the main locking pin (1) but allowing it to spin if a cutting tool is used to try and cut the main locking pin. The anti-cut tube (4) is preferably just short of the length of the distance between the lower side wall and the higher side wall of the wheel lock and ground anchor base plate, reducing as much access as possible to the main locking pin (1).

Alternative methods can be used to fix the main locking pin (1) into place using the anti-cut tube (4). These methods include the anti-cut tube (4) to be affixed to the main locking pin (1) at either end of the main locking pin yet still allowing a spinning section. This means that the main locking pin (1) and anti-cut tube (4) becomes one piece, yet the spinning properties remain. The main locking pin (1) and anti-cut tube (4) would then be affixed in place in one movement by; placing the motorbike rear wheel into the wheel lock and ground anchor base with a slight lift over the angled ramp ensuring the swinging arm (swingarm) of the motorbike is securely placed within the wheelbase ground anchor holders, then pushing the main locking pin (1) and anti-cut tube (4) through the motorbike rear wheel spokes by entering the higher side wall main locking pin holder, through the motorbike rear wheel spokes and then into the lower side wall main locking pin holder and locking with a padlock through the padlock hole (2). Another alternative method would be similar by sliding the anti-cut tube (4) through the higher side wall, through the motorbike rear wheel spoke and into the lower slide wall and then slide through the main locking pin (1) through the cavity within the anti-cut tube (4) and affixing padlock through the padlock hole (2) once in place.

TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

Description:

Figure 4 shows a front view of the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor, including wheel lock and ground anchor base (9); with a main locking pin (2); anti-cut tube (8) and with an optional ground anchor (11). The higher side wall (1) and the lower side wall (6) each have a wheelbase ground anchor holder (7), which are preferably at an angle but can be straight, to allow the motorbike rear wheel to be placed into the wheelbase ground anchor with a slight lift over the angled ramp (4) ensuring the swinging arm (swingarm) is secured, in position and can stand straight. The width of the wheel lock and ground anchor base (9); higher side wall (1) and lower side wall (6) is dependent on the fit (width and height) of the rear back wheel of a motorcycle, scooter, moped or other two-wheeler powered transport as these vary in size. However, the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor (Figure 4) can be made to accommodate any variance of size and width of the wheel it needs to accomodate. The wheel lock and ground anchor base (9); the higher side wall (1) and the lower side wall (6) of the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor, if made correctly, reduce the access to the main locking pin (2) and to the wheel nuts of the motorcycle, scooter, moped or other two-wheeler powered transport.

The main locking pin (2) preferably slides through into the higher side wall (1) via the main locking pin locking pin holder (3). The main locking pin (2) preferably then slides through the anti-cut tube (8) which has been placed through the motorbike rear wheel spoke (not shown in Figure 4) and then enters the lower side wall main locking pin holder whereby a padlock can be fitted into a padlock hole situated at the end of the main locking pin (5) within the cavity between the inner and out protector plate on the lower side wall (6). Variations on methods can be used such as including the anti-cut tube (4) to be affixed to the main locking pin (1) at either end of the main locking pin yet still allowing a spinning section. This means that the main locking pin (2) and anti-cut tube (8) becomes one piece yet the spinning properties remain. The main locking pin (2) and anti-cut tube (8) would then be put affixed in place in one movement by; placing the motorbike rear wheel into the wheel lock and ground anchor base (10) with a slight lift over the angled ramp ensuring the swinging arm (swingarm) of the motorbike is securely placed within the wheelbase ground anchor holders (7), then pushing the main locking pin (1) and anti-cut tube (8) through the gaps between the motorbike rear wheel spokes by entering the higher side wall main locking pin holder, through the gap between the motorbike rear wheel spokes and then into the lower side wall main locking pin holder and locking with a padlock through the padlock hole (5). Another alternative method would be similar by sliding the anti-cut tube (8) through the higher side wall (1), through a gap within a motorbike rear wheel spoke and into the lower slide wall (6) and then slide through the main locking pin (2) through the cavity within the anti-cut tube (8) and affixing padlock once in place through the padlock hole (5).

The wheel lock and ground anchor base (9) preferably features an angled ramp (4) to assist in securing the bottom of the motorbike rear wheel in place however other methods can be used not shown in Figure 4.

TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

Description:

Figure 4 shows a front view of the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor, including wheel lock and ground anchor base (9); with the main locking pin (2); anti-cut tube (8) and with an optional ground anchor (11).

The wheel lock and ground anchor base (9) is preferably made with one or more fixing points (not shown in Figure 4) allowing one or more bolts or fasteners (not shown in Figure 4), preferably ten fixing points and ten bolts/fasteners, to fix the wheel lock and ground anchor base (9) into the ground securely, however, the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor may also be suitable to be fixed in to any suitable motor vehicle; such as a van or truck using the fixing holes bolted to the floor of the vehicle.

Figure 4 shows an optional ground anchor (11) which may be added/attached by welding or bolting to the underside of the wheel lock and ground anchor base (9) and secured into concrete (13) if required. Preferably the optional ground anchor (11) is preferably made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material suitable material. It can be made of boxed, tubed or a solid piece of steel or any other suitable material and is fixed to the wheel lock and ground anchor base (9) by welding; bolts or any other appropriate method. The optional ground anchor (11) has preferably a “T” shaped end (12) but can be any shape or size and is placed into an excavated hole (14) below the ground (10) which is then filled with concrete (13) or any other suitable material. The optional ground anchor (11) can additionally be tied into the excavated ground (14) by fasteners/bolts or any other method and covered with earth or concrete (13). It is optional to attach and affix the wheel lock and ground anchor base (9) to the ground (10) using fixing points and bolts.

TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

Description:

The lower side wall (2) and the higher side wall (1) each with a wheelbase ground anchor holder (3) preferably which are made with a slight angle to accommodate the swinging arm (swingarm) of the motorbike, scooter or other powered two-wheel transport, however, can be made straight. The lower side wall (2) is preferably made in a “U” shape preferably made of preferably mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material suitable material that can withstand cutting devices and tools. The “U” shape lower side wall (2) made from preferably boxed or solid steel or any other suitable material, enables a cavity whereby a padlock can be fitted to the end of the main locking pin (5).

Figure 5 shows the main locking pin (5) fitting through the anti-cut tube (4) and interconnecting the lower side wall (2) and the higher side wall (1). The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor main locking pin (5) has preferably a “T” shaped end that allows the main locking pin to push against the higher side wall (1) and prevent access to cutting tools.

The lower side wall (2) and the higher side wall (1) are affixed to a wheel lock and ground anchor base (6), preferably made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material that would withstand cutting devices and weather conditions. The lower side wall (2) and the higher side wall (1) and wheel lock and ground anchor base (6) provide a rigid structure for the motorbike rear wheel to fit in.

The wheel lock and ground anchor base (6) preferably features an angled ramp (7) to assist in securing the bottom of the motorbike rear wheel in place however other methods can be used not shown in Figure 5. The angled ramp assists in lifting the motorbike rear wheel to fit into wheelbase ground anchor holders (3) and thus allowing the motorbike to stand without the need to use a motorbike stand that is fixed onto the motorbike.

Figure 5 shows a cavity on the lower side wall (2) side which allows enough space to allow the padlock to be affixed to the main locking pin (5) which sits in between the inner protector plate (8) and outer protector plate (9) on the lower side wall (2).

Figure 5 shows an optional ground anchor (10) which may be added/attached by welding or bolting to the underside of the wheel lock and ground anchor base (6) and secured into concrete (12) if required. Preferably the optional ground anchor (10) is preferably made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material suitable material. It can be made of boxed, tubed or a solid piece of steel or any other suitable material and is fixed to the wheel lock and ground anchor base (6) by welding; bolts or any other appropriate method. The optional ground anchor (10) has preferably a “T” shaped end but can be any shape or size and is placed into an excavated hole below the ground (11) which is then filled with concrete (12) or any other suitable material. The optional ground anchor (10) can additionally be tied into the excavated ground by fasteners/bolts or any other method and covered with earth or concrete (12). It is optional to attach and affix the wheel lock and ground anchor base (6) to the ground (11), or even a suitable motor vehicle, using fixing points and bolts.

TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

Description:

Figure 6 shows the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor with the rear wheel of a motorbike situated and locked within the device.

The higher side wall (1) has the main locking pin (2) fitted which is located within the anti-cut tube (5) through the spoke of the rear wheel of the motorbike. The motorbike rear wheel (7) is placed into the wheelbase ground anchor with the swinging arm (swingarm) (8) secured. The width of the wheel lock and ground anchor base (4); higher side wall (1) and lower side wall (6) is dependent on the fit the rear back wheel of a motorcycle, scooter, moped or other twowheeler powered transport as these vary in size however the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor can be made to accommodate any variance.

Figure 6 shows the main locking pin (2) fitted with the anti-cut tube (5) which has been placed through the motorbike rear wheel spoke and then enters the lower side wall (6) main locking pin holder whereby a padlock can be fitted into a padlock hole situated at the end of the main locking pin (2) within the cavity between the inner and out protector plate on the lower side wall (6).

The higher side wall (1) and the lower side wall (6) of the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor, if made correctly, reduces the access to the main locking pin (2) and to the wheel nuts of the motorcycle, scooter, moped or other two-wheeler powered transport.

Figure 6 shows the wheel lock and ground anchor base (4) preferably fixed to the ground with one or more fixing points allowing one or more bolts (3), preferably ten fixing points and bolts, to fix the wheel lock and ground anchor base (4) into the ground securely. Preferably the wheel lock and ground anchor base fixing points (3) are apparent within the middle section to reduce access to cutting the bolts once the rear wheel is in place which will cover these fixing points.

The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor may also be suitable to be fixed in to any suitable motor vehicle; such as a van or truck, using the fixing holes bolted (3) to the floor of the vehicle situated on the the wheel lock and ground anchor base (4).

The higher side wall (1) preferably has a number of reinforced bars (9) to prevent easy cutting tool access to the entry point of the main locking pin holder and main locking pin (2). Preferably the reinforced bars (9) are made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material that would withstand cutting devices and weather conditions. The reinforced bars (9) also help to provide rigidity and support.

TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

Claims

1. A motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor that comprises preferably of: a wheel lock and ground anchor base; a main locking pin with “T” shaped end and padlock hole, an anti-cut tube and a padlock, one or more fixing points, lower side wall with inner and outer wall protectors and higher side wall with reinforced bars, each with wheelbase ground anchor holder and main locking pin holders, an angled ramp and an optional ground anchor. The motorbike wheel lock and the ground anchor can be adapted to the type of motorbike, moped, scooter or two-wheeler powered transport, relating to the size, height and width of the rear wheel.

2. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor according to claim 1, wherein said the wheel lock and ground anchor base is preferably made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material that would withstand cutting devices and weather conditions. The wheel lock and ground anchor base size and shape can be adapted to fit the rear wheel for the type of motorbike, moped, scooter or two-wheeler powered transport allowing room to affix lower side wall and higher side wall.

3. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor according to claim 2, wherein said the wheel lock and ground anchor base has one or more fixing points to anchor the wheel lock and ground anchor base into the ground using one or more bolts or other suitable fasteners. Preferably there are one or more fixings points situated within the centre of the wheel lock and ground anchor base allowing the rear wheel of the motorbike to cover these points once positioned limiting access to cutting tools. The wheel lock and ground anchor may also be suitable to be fixed in to any suitable motor vehicle; such as a van or truck, using the fixing holes bolted to the floor of the vehicle.

4. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor according to claim 3, wherein said the wheel lock and ground anchor base has an optional ground anchor which may be added/attached by welding on bolting to the underside of the wheel lock and ground anchor base and secured into concrete if required. The optional ground anchor is preferably made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material suitable material. It can be made of boxed, tube or a solid piece of steel or any other suitable material and is fixed to the wheel lock and ground anchor base by welding; bolts or any other appropriate method. The optional ground anchor has preferably a “T” shaped end but can be any shape or size and is placed into an excavated hole below the ground which is then filled with concrete or any other suitable material. The optional ground anchor can additionally be tied into the excavated ground by fasteners/bolts or any other method and covered with earth or concrete. It is optional to attach and affix the wheel lock and ground anchor base to the ground using fixing points and bolts, however, if to be fixed in to any suitable motor vehicle; such as a van or truck, the fixing holes are preferably bolted to the floor of the vehicle.

TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

5. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor according to claim 4, wherein said the wheel lock and ground anchor base has an angled ramp assisting the rear wheel of the motorbike to be lifted slightly to position the swingarm (swingarm) to fit into the wheelbase ground anchor holders. The angled ramp can be made in various widths and sizes to accommodate the size of a rear wheel for a motorbike, moped, scooter or other powered two-wheeler transport. Preferably the angled ramp is made from mild steel or can be made of high tensile steel or any other material that would be suitable for this purpose.

6. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor according to claim 5, wherein said the wheel lock and ground anchor base will have two or more walls, preferably a lower side wall and higher side wall. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor lower and higher side walls can be adapted to the type of motorbike, moped, scooter or twowheeler powered transport, relating to the size, height and width of the rear wheel. The width between the higher side wall and the lower side wall is dependent on the fit (width and height) of the rear back wheel of a motorcycle, scooter, moped or other two-wheeler powered transport as these vary in size. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor can be made to accommodate any variance. The higher lower side wall, if made correctly, reduce the access to the main locking pin and to the wheel nuts of the motorcycle, scooter, moped or other two-wheeler powered transport.

7. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor according to claim 6, wherein said the wheel lock and ground anchor base lower wall preferably is made in a “U” shape preferably made of preferably mild steel however can be made of high tensile steel or any other material suitable material that can withstand cutting devices and tools. The “U” shape lower side wall made from preferably boxed or solid steel or any other suitable material, preferably enabling a cavity whereby a padlock can be fitted to the end of the main locking pin. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor lower side wall can be adapted to the type of motorbike, moped, scooter or two-wheeler powered transport, relating to the size, height and width of the rear wheel.

8. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor according to claim 7, wherein said the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor lower base preferably has an inner and outer protector plate. The inner and outer protector plates are preferably made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material that would withstand cutting devices and weather conditions. The inner protector plate preferably has a main locking pin holder allowing the main locking pin with a hole for the padlock to slide through and lock. Preferably the inner and outer protector plates are fitted to the lower side wall in such a way to create a cavity on which allows enough space to allow the padlock to be affixed to the main locking pin which sits in between the inner and out protector plate on the lower side wall. Preferably the outer protector plate is made to the appropriate size, height and width to allow room to fit a padlock from the bottom of the wheel lock and ground anchor base up to the bottom of the outer protector plate while limiting as much access for cutting tools to access the padlock.

TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

9. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor according to claim 8, wherein said the wheel lock and ground anchor base higher wall is preferably made of preferably mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material suitable material that can withstand cutting devices and tools. The higher side wall has a main locking pin holder allowing the main locking pin to slide through into the lower side wall main locking pin holder and lower side wall. The higher side wall preferably has a number of reinforced bars to prevent easy cutting tool access to the entry point where the main locking pin holder and main locking pin. Preferably the reinforced bars are made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material that would withstand cutting devices and weather conditions. The reinforced bars also help to provide rigidity and support.

10. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor according to claim 9, wherein said the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor lower side wall and higher side wall each have a wheelbase ground anchor holder, which are preferably at an angle but can be straight, to allow the motorbike rear wheel to be placed into the wheelbase ground anchor with a slight lift over the angled ramp ensuring the swinging arm (swingarm) is secured into the wheelbase ground anchor holder on each side.

11. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor according to claim 10, wherein said the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor has one or more main locking pins which preferably at one end has a “T” shape and at the other a padlock hole. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor main locking pin has preferably a “T” shaped end that allows the main locking pin to push against the higher side wall and prevent access to cutting tools. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor main locking pin is preferably made of high tensile steel, however, can be made of mild steel or any other material that would withstand cutting devices and weather conditions. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor main locking pin is made to fit and slide through the higher side wall main locking pin holder, enter into the anti-cut tube which has been placed through the motorbike rear wheel spoke and then enters the lower side wall main locking pin holder whereby a padlock can be fitted and locked within the cavity between the inner and out protector plate on the lower side wall. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor main locking pin preferably has a padlock hole drilled through at one end to allow a padlock to be fastened. The size of the padlock hole will relate to the padlock size. The size, length and width of the main locking pin are dependent on the size and type of the rear wheel for a motorbike, moped, scooter or other powered two-wheeler transport. The main locking pin should be made to accommodate this.

TITLE: MOTORBIKE WHEEL LOCK AND GROUND ANCHOR

12. The motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor according to claim 11, wherein said the motorbike wheel lock and ground anchor has one or more anti-cut tubes. The anti-cut tube is preferably made to fit around the main locking pin but allowing it to spin if a cutting tool is used to try and cut the main locking pin. The anti-cut tube is preferably just short of the length of the distance between the lower side wall and the higher side wall of the wheel lock and ground anchor base plate, minimising access to cutting tools to the main locking pin. The anti-cut tube is preferably made of mild steel, however, can be made of high tensile steel or any other material that would withstand cutting devices and weather conditions.

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Application No: GB1620803.5 Examiner: Mr Robert Alexander