Bicycle security vault system and method
OwnerCory R. Applebyinventor
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Abstract
A bicycle security vault system includes a compartment, a door, a digital number pad, a digital thumbprint scanner, a mechanical lock, at least one front wheel security device, and a rear wheel security device. The compartment includes an exterior and an interior, the interior forming a large cavity suitable for storing multiple bicycles. A door is integrated into the compartment to provide access for storing and removing the bicycles. A mechanical lock secures the door shut with the compartment, preventing access to the interior. A digital number pad and a digital thumbprint scanner are provided to unlock the mechanical lock by an authorized user.
Claims4
A bicycle security vault, the bicycle security vault system comprising:
- a compartment having an exterior and an interior defining a cavity configured to contain at least one bicycle having a front wheel and a rear wheel;
- a door integrated into the compartment for receiving the at least one bicycle;
- a digital number pad configured to receive a passcode entry;
- a digital thumbprint scanner configured to recognize an authorized thumbprint;
- a mechanical lock in electrical communication with the digital number pad and the digital thumbprint scanner;
- at least one front wheel security device affixed to the interior of the compartment;
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- a rear wheel security device affixed to the interior of the compartment;
- wherein said bicycle security vault system is structured and arranged to provide security for the at least one bicycle;
- wherein the bicycle security vault system further includes an alarm notification system configured to transmit an alert when the door is opened without authorization;
- wherein the alarm notification system is configured to notify a law enforcement department as necessary;
- wherein the alert contains information comprising a serial number corresponding to the at least one bicycle, wherein the alert is configured to convey the serial number to the law enforcement department;
- wherein the alarm notification system further includes a wireless transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the alert;
- wherein the compartment further includes a waterproof seal configured to prevent entry of water between the compartment and the door;
- wherein the mechanical lock further includes a logic circuit configured to open the mechanical lock when the passcode is entered into the digital number pad and alternatively when the digital thumbprint scanner receives a scan of said authorized thumbprint;
- wherein a passcode is able to be user-selected;
- wherein the at least one front wheel security device comprises a plurality of hooks configured to secure the front wheel of the at least one bicycle;
- wherein the at least one front wheel security device further includes a pulley lift mechanism configured to raise the front wheel of the at least one bicycle;
- wherein the rear wheel security device comprises a tether configured to temporarily affix the at least one bicycle to the compartment;
- wherein the bicycle security vault system further includes a remote keyless entry device in wireless communication with a logic circuit, such that activation of a remote keyless entry device unlocks the mechanical lock;
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- wherein the compartment is affixable to a ground surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.