Bicycle security system

• US 10,654,537 B2
• Filed: 12/22/2017
• Issued: 05/19/2020
• Est. Priority Date: 12/22/2016
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Patrick Johnson
• Original Assignee: Patrick Johnson
• Inventors: Johnson, Patrick
• Primary Examiner(s): Pham, Quang
• Application Number:
  US16/471,376
• Publication Number:
  US 20200094898A1
• Time in Patent Office: 879 Days
• CPC Class Codes: B62H 5/20 indicating unauthorised use, e.g. acting on signalling devices alarm locks in general E05B45/00, e.g. alarm cable or chain lock E05B45/005
• CPC Class Codes: B62K 19/40 for attaching accessories, e.g. article carriers, lamps
• CPC Class Codes: H04W 4/48 for in-vehicle communication

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a bicycle security system (130). The system comprises an alarm circuit having an alarm mechanism; and a sensor for sensing the displacement of a bicycle. The sensor is in communication with the alarm mechanism for activating the alarm mechanism if the displacement of the bicycle is greater than a predetermined threshold. A power source for powering the alarm circuit is provided.

Claims

1. A bicycle security system mounted within a bicycle comprising:

an alarm circuit having an alarm mechanism with a wireless communication interface;

a sensor for sensing a relative displacement of the bicycle from a first position, the sensor being in communication with the alarm mechanism to activate the alarm mechanism if the bicycle is displaced beyond a predetermined threshold from the first position;

a power source for powering the alarm circuit; and

a housing for accommodating the alarm circuit therein, wherein the housing is configured to be mounted internally within a bicycle frame of the bicycle,

wherein the alarm circuit further comprises a transmitting mechanism which comprises an antenna connected to a conducting wire which extends between a communication module of the alarm circuit within an interior of the bicycle frame and an exterior of the bicycle frame thereby facilitating wireless transmission from the interior of the bicycle to the exterior of the bicycle via the antenna and vice versa;

the transmitting mechanism further comprises a fastener with a tensioning mechanism to mount the transmitting mechanism through one of perforations in the bicycle frame; and

wherein the tensioning mechanism is a wire coil thereby forming the antenna of the alarm circuit.

2. The bicycle security system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing is configured to mate with a threaded portion formed integrally with the bicycle frame during manufacturer thereof.

3. The bicycle security system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said transmitting mechanism allows communication from the communication module on the interior of the bicycle frame to the exterior of the bicycle frame via sections of the bicycle frame which are made of a material which facilitates wireless transmission there through.

4. The bicycle security system as claimed in claim 3, wherein the material is non-conductive.

5. The bicycle security system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a screw for engaging with a threaded portion formed inside one end of an integral member of the bicycle frame.

6. The bicycle security system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a controller configured for facilitating remote control of the alarm circuit.

7. The bicycle security system as claimed in claim 6, wherein the controller comprises a communication module to facilitate remote control using a mobile phone.

8. The bicycle security system as claimed in claim 7, wherein the communication module is compatible with wireless technology.

9. The bicycle security system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a security mechanism to secure the housing within the bicycle frame, and optionally the security mechanism permanently secures the housing within the bicycle frame.

10. The bicycle security system as claimed in claim 9, wherein the security mechanism comprises a lock nut.

11. The bicycle security system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the alarm mechanism comprises at least one of an audible alarm and a visually perceptible alarm.

12. The bicycle security system as claimed in claim 11, wherein the housing has one or more apertures formed thereon such that the visually perceptible alarm is visible externally of the housing.

13. The bicycle security system as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a tracking mechanism operable to track a geographical location of the bicycle.

14. The bicycle security system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the housing comprises at least one of a mounting means to mate with the bicycle frame, the mounting means comprising inter-engageable complimentary formations, and the mounting means comprising a screw for engaging with a threaded portion formed on the bicycle frame.

15. The bicycle security system as claimed in claim 1, wherein the power source comprises at least one of a battery, a rechargeable battery, and a battery operably coupled to a dynamo for facilitating charging thereof.

16. A bicycle comprising a bicycle security system, wherein the bicycle security system comprises:

an alarm circuit having an alarm mechanism with a wireless communication interface;

a sensor for sensing a relative displacement of the bicycle from a first position, the sensor being in communication with the alarm mechanism to activate the alarm mechanism if the bicycle is displaced beyond a predetermined threshold from the first position;

a power source for powering the alarm circuit; and

a housing for accommodating the alarm circuit therein, wherein the housing is configured to be mounted internally within a bicycle frame of the bicycle,

wherein the alarm circuit further comprises a transmitting mechanism which comprises an antenna connected to a conducting wire which extends between a communication module of the alarm circuit within an interior of the bicycle frame and an exterior of the bicycle frame thereby facilitating wireless transmission from the interior of the bicycle to the exterior of the bicycle via the antenna and vice versa;

the transmitting mechanism further comprises a fastener with a tensioning mechanism to mount the transmitting mechanism through one of perforations in the bicycle frame; and

wherein the tensioning mechanism is a wire coil thereby forming the antenna of the alarm circuit.

17. The bicycle as claimed in claim 16 comprising a threaded portion formed integrally within an integral section of the bicycle frame during manufacturer thereof for mating with the housing of the bicycle security system.

18. The bicycle as claimed in claim 16 wherein the transmitting mechanism allows communications from the communication module of the interior of the bicycle frame to the exterior of the bicycle frame via sections of the bicycle frame which are made of a material which facilitates wireless transmission there through;

wherein the material is non-conductive.