Motorcycle Storage Container Presence Detection for Theft Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Motorcycles, especially those used in rental and sharing services, are vulnerable to theft and vandalism, leading to increased costs and inconvenience for operators and users, as existing storage solutions do not effectively prevent or mitigate these issues.
Innovation Solution
A motorcycle with a storage container equipped with presence detectors and an electronic control unit that monitors the presence of essential items like helmets, allowing for remote authorization and ensuring the vehicle is properly secured before and after use, thereby discouraging theft and vandalism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional storage containers are used on motorcycles, then storage capacity is provided, but the motorcycles remain vulnerable to theft and vandalism
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary actions by detecting the presence or absence of the closing device and essential objects before allowing motorcycle operation. The electronic control unit checks sensor signals indicating whether the closing device is properly positioned and whether essential objects are present in the storage container, preventing engine start or operation if security conditions are not met.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms through sensors that continuously monitor the storage container state (closing device position and essential objects presence) and provide signals to the electronic control unit. This feedback loop enables real-time security monitoring and automatic response by preventing engine operation when security conditions are compromised.
2Reliability
If monitoring systems are added to detect presence of essential items, then theft prevention is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The monitoring system operates autonomously by automatically detecting the presence or absence of essential objects and the closing device position through sensors. The electronic control unit independently processes sensor signals and executes security decisions without requiring manual intervention, making the system self-sufficient in monitoring and enforcement.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical monitoring with electronic sensing and control systems. Instead of physical inspection mechanisms, electronic sensors detect the presence of essential objects and the position of the closing device, converting mechanical states into electrical signals for automated processing by the electronic control unit.
3Reliability
If the motorcycle requires closing device and essential items to be present for operation, then security is enhanced, but ease of operation is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary security checks automatically before allowing operation. Sensors detect whether the closing device is properly positioned and whether essential objects are present in the storage container before the engine can be started or operated, ensuring security conditions are met in advance without requiring manual verification during operation.
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AI summary
A motorcycle (1) including: —a supporting structure; —at least two wheels (2,3) constrained to the supporting structure; —a traction engine (4) constrained to the supporting structure and a transmission system (5) adapted to transmit the motion from the traction engine (4) to at least one (3) of the two wheels (2, 3); —a storage container (10) fixed to the supporting structure having an internal compartment (11) and a closing device (12) movable with respect to the supporting structure between a closing position and an opening position in order to prevent the access to the internal compartment (11) in the closing position and to allow the access to the internal compartment (11) in the opening position. The storage container (10) includes at least one presence detector (30) adapted to output an electrical signal representative of the presence and/or absence of at least one object (9) in the internal compartment (11) of the storage container (10).