Locking device for locking an energy supply unit to a bicycle
US12043343B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01M2220/20
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A locking device for locking an energy supply unit of a bicycle including a holding element. The locking device configured to lock the energy supply unit to the holding element in a locking position, and for separation of the energy supply unit from the holding element, to permit movement of the energy supply unit from the locking position to an intermediate position, and to release the energy supply unit, disposed in the intermediate position, when the energy supply unit is to be separated from the holding element. The locking device includes a guide element adjustable between a clamping position, in which a clamping force is applied along a clamping direction to the energy supply unit, and a release position, in which movement of the energy supply unit from the locking position into the intermediate position along a direction of movement extending at an angle to the clamping direction.
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