Patent ID: 6523223
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: B62K,E05D,Y10T

Abstract:
A hinge for a foldable bicycle, comprising:a first plate having first and second opposed sides, said first plate including an ear having a through hole formed therethrough and perpendicularly projecting from a lower surface of said second side, said second side including a notch formed in a central portion thereof, a second plate having first and second opposed sides, said first side of said second plate being pivotally attached to said first side of said first plate, said second side of said second plate having upper and lower portions and including a recess formed therein, said recess corresponding to said notch in said second side of said first plate, said upper portion having a cavity formed therein, said lower portion having a hole formed therethrough, said hole being axially aligned with said cavity and said through hole in said ear when said first plate and said second plate abut each other; and, a locking device having a lock bolt and a quick release device, said lock bolt including first and second opposed ends, said first end being rotatably received in said cavity, said second end being rotatably received in said hole of said second side of said second plate, said quick release device being attached to said lock bolt and including an actuated rod, said actuated rod being fixedly secured to said lock bolt and extending into said recess of said second plate, whereby said lock bolt is rotatably received in said through hole of said ear by a drive element and a guiding element when said actuated rod of said quick release device is actuated.