Bicycle security system
OwnerCadet Gilommeinventor
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Abstract
The present invention is a security system for use with an ordinary bicycle. The Bicycle Security System of the present invention allows users: to leave their bicycle anywhere without the need to be tethered to an existing stationary support, eliminates the use of chaining systems that are easily cut off, comes equipped with a security system which offers a user peace of mind, and is easily locked and unlocked with a fob-lock system. The present invention employs a key-fob lock system which actuates a locking mechanism located on the down tube of a bicycle. A surface detection sensor attached to the handlebars of the bicycle is also employed to locate the bicycle in the event of theft.
Claims7
A bicycle security system for use with a bicycle, said bicycle having a down tube, handlebars, and a front tire having adjacent spokes, said bicycle security system comprising:
- a tubular housing configured to be secured to said down tube,
- said tubular housing having;
- a pair of opposing legs having a first end and a second end and configured to be oriented in either a locked position or an unlocked position, wherein said second end of each said opposing leg is an inturned hook and is configured to reside between said adjacent spokes in said locked position to produce an interference fit thereby securing said bicycle in a stationary position in response to a first signal,
- a first sensor having a receiver configured to receive said first signal;
- a fob having a transmitter configured to transmit said first signal to said first sensor;
- a surface detection sensor configured to be secured to said handlebars for communicating with a cell phone security application to establish the location of said bicycle.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.