Locking rack system for bicycles

摘要

A locking rack solves the problem of not being able to securely carry and store items on a bicycle. The system allows for a luggage rack, rack-top bag, and panniers to all be locked together through the use of mounting clips, security rails, and security hooks, a traditional security cable, and a single lock integrated into the rack. The bags, panniers, and luggage racks according to the invention may be attached to the front and/or rear of a bicycle and may be used with any other bags, panniers, or luggage racks; however, the security advantages of the present invention may only be realized fully by using the complete system of the present invention described including bags, panniers, and luggage racks.

主权项

1. A lockable bicycle rack system, comprising:
at least one rack, comprising:
a fixed component adapted to be secured to a bicycle frame;a lid pivotably attached to said fixed component movable between a first open position and a second closed position, the fixed component and lid defining a fixed locking space therebetween in the closed position; a locking mechanism integrated into at least one of said fixed component and said lid for locking the lid in said second closed position; and at least one attachment member configured for mounting at least one accessory component to said at least one rack, the attachment member being configured and dimensioned to be captured in said fixed locking space when the lid is locked in said second closed position; wherein the at least one accessory component comprises at least one container operatively couplable to said at least one attachment member; and wherein said at least one attachment member comprises plural mounting clips mounted to a side of said at least one container.