Keyless Electronic Bicycle Lock for Kickstand and Frame Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bicycle locks are inconvenient to use as they require traditional keys for locking and unlocking, which can be cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
An electronic control lock system for bicycles that includes an electronic controller, a kickstand lock, and a frame lock, both controlled by an electronic controller, allowing for signal-based locking and unlocking without keys, with the kickstand lock preventing the kickstand from being rotated and the frame lock preventing the inserting element from being detached, and featuring automatic locking functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional lock uses traditional keys for locking and unlocking, then the locking mechanism is simple and reliable, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to the inconvenience of carrying and using keys
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical key-based locking system with an electronic control system. The electronic controller receives signals (e.g., from RFID cards, keys, or mobile devices) and automatically actuates the locking and unlocking mechanisms, eliminating the need for manual key insertion and turning. This substitution of mechanical key operations with electronic control significantly improves ease of operation while accepting increased device complexity through the addition of electronic components.
2Reliability
If the kickstand lock prevents rotation when locked, then security is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates when the user needs to kick up the kickstand
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic locking system for the kickstand where the locking state can be changed on demand. The electronic controller receives unlock signals and actuates the kickstand lock to transition from a locked state (preventing rotation for security) to an unlocked state (allowing free rotation for convenience). This dynamic switching capability maintains security when needed while enabling easy operation when the user needs to kick up the kickstand, resolving the contradiction between reliability and ease of operation.
3Reliability
If the frame lock prevents detaching when locked, then security is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates when the user needs to remove the inserting element
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic locking mechanism for the frame lock where the locking state is controllable. When locked, the frame control device prevents the inserting element from detaching, providing security. When the user provides an unlock signal through the electronic controller, the lock transitions to an unlocked state, allowing easy removal of the inserting element. This dynamic state change resolves the contradiction by maintaining security during normal use while enabling convenient operation when needed.
4Ease of operation
If electronic control devices are added to replace key-based locks, then ease of operation is improved through keyless entry, but device complexity increases due to additional electronic components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces simple mechanical key-based locks with electronic control systems that can receive various types of input signals (RFID cards, keys, mobile devices, biometric data) and automatically control the locking mechanisms. This substitution eliminates the need for manual key manipulation, significantly improving ease of operation. The increase in device complexity is accepted as a necessary trade-off to achieve the convenience of keyless entry and enhanced operational capabilities.
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AI summary
An electronic control lock of a bicycle has an electronic controller, a kickstand lock, and a frame lock. The kickstand lock includes a kickstand and a stand control device. When locking, the stand control device stops the kickstand from being kicked up, causing inconvenience or impossible to ride the bicycle. The frame lock includes an inserting element and a frame control device. When locking, the frame control device makes the inserting element unable to be pulled out. Thus the inserting element can fasten the bicycle with a chain. When unlocking, the stand control device and the frame control device are controlled by the electronic controller, which is controlled by a user, to allow the kickstand being kicked up and the inserting element being pulled out. The kickstand lock and the frame lock can be locked or unlocked without traditional keys.