Security system for a two-wheeler as well as a two-wheeler with such a security system

A multi-sensor bicycle locking system prevents unintended locking by confirming rider presence through redundant sensor detection, addressing the issue of malfunction in existing systems and enhancing safety.

DE102015224774B4Active Publication Date: 2026-05-28BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AG
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Patent Information

Application Number
DE102015224774
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2015-12-10
Publication Date
2026-05-28
Estimated Expiration
2035-12-10

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing automatic bicycle locking systems risk malfunctioning, leading to unintended locking during use, posing safety hazards.

Method used

A locking system for bicycles equipped with multiple redundant sensors, including pressure and touch sensors on the saddle, pedals, and handlebar grips, along with a wheel speed and inclination sensor, ensuring the system remains unlocked when in use by detecting rider contact through sensor redundancy.

Benefits of technology

Prevents accidental locking by ensuring at least two sensors confirm rider presence, significantly reducing the risk of malfunction and enhancing safety.

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Abstract

Securing system (1) for a two-wheeler (100), comprising - a locking device (2) for locking the two-wheeler (100), - a control device (3) connected to the locking device (2), and - a two-wheeler usage detection device (4) connected to the control unit (3), - wherein the two-wheeler usage detection device (4) comprises a rider detection unit (5) for detecting contact by a rider (10) of the two-wheeler (100), and - wherein the driver recognition unit (5) has at least three sensor elements (51, 52, 53) and the safety system (1) is designed such that the locking device (2) cannot be activated when contact by a driver (10) is detected simultaneously by at least two of the three sensor elements (51, 52, 53).
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