Lockable Bicycle Lock Carrier Assembly for Theft Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle locks are not securely attached to their carriers, making them susceptible to theft.
Innovation Solution
A bicycle lock carrier assembly that includes a lock receiving member and mounting provisions for securing to a bicycle frame, allowing a folding lock to be locked to the carrier, thereby preventing theft.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a folding lock is stored on a carrier without locking capability, then the lock can be easily accessed and used, but the lock is susceptible to theft and unauthorized removal
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the carrier and locking mechanisms into a single integrated assembly. The lockable link member serves dual purposes: it is part of the folding lock mechanism and simultaneously functions as a locking element for the carrier. This merging eliminates the need for separate locking devices while providing security against theft.
Solution Approach 2:
The folding lock is nested within the carrier structure, with the lockable link member positioned to engage with the carrier body. When locked, the link member is contained within or engaged by the carrier, creating a nested configuration that secures the lock to the carrier and prevents unauthorized removal.
2Reliability
If the lock is made secure to the carrier, then theft is prevented, but the ease of accessing and using the lock is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The folding lock's own link members and locking mechanism are utilized to secure it to the carrier. The lock serves itself by using its structural components (link members with locking structures) to engage with the carrier, eliminating the need for additional external locking devices or complex securing mechanisms.
3Reliability
If a locking mechanism is added to the carrier, then the lock can be secured, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The lockable link member performs multiple functions: it provides the locking action for the folding lock itself and simultaneously serves as the locking element that secures the entire lock assembly to the carrier. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while achieving security.
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AI summary
A bicycle lock carrier assembly includes a bicycle lock carrier including a resting surface that includes a lock receiving member and one or more mounting provisions for securing to a frame of a bicycle, and a bicycle lock including a lock that fits inside the lock receiving member. The lock includes a lock member that is arranged to engage a locking structure of a portion of the bicycle lock which is outside the lock receiving member when the bicycle lock is placed on the resting surface, so as to lock the bicycle lock to the lock receiving member of the bicycle lock carrier.