Innovative anti-theft system for bicycles. MKT2011/0089_D
A new anti-theft system for bicycles, designed to minimize the number, weight, and volume of locks to carry, has been patented. Companies interested in commercializing the technology or establishing R&D collaboration agreements for its development are sought. Ref. MKT2011/0089_D
Innovative anti-theft system for bicycles. MKT2011/0089_D
A new anti-theft system for bicycles, designed to minimize the number, weight, and volume of locks to carry, has been patented. Companies interested in commercializing the technology or establishing R&D collaboration agreements for its development are sought. Ref: MKT2011/0089_D
El repte/The challenge
One of the problems preventing widespread bicycle use in cities is the high incidence of theft while parked. Thieves often steal the entire bicycle or its parts, typically one or both wheels and the saddle. To deter theft, users commonly use various locking systems, attaching one or both wheels to a fixed support and often removing the saddle. This inconvenience forces users to detach the saddle when parking, carry it with them, and then reattach and adjust it when they need to use the bicycle again.
La tecnologia/The technology
The invention presented here reduces the number, weight, and volume of elements needed to secure a bicycle in public spaces. It involves using a modified saddle that doubles as an anti-theft device. This system allows simultaneous securing of the bicycle frame, one of the two wheels, and the saddle itself with a single component.
Avantatges innovadores/Innovative advantages
- Reduces the number of security elements to carry.
- Secures 1 or 2 wheels and part of the frame simultaneously to a post or another fixed element in public spaces.
- Eliminates the need to remove the saddle when parking the bicycle.
- Provides a similar level of security and ease of use as U-lock rigid systems.
Fase actual de desenvolupament/Current stage of development
The system has been designed and is currently in the prototype development phase.
Aplicacions i mercat objectiu/Applications and target market
The technology may be of particular interest to bicycle manufacturers or bicycle accessory companies, as it represents a new and innovative product that significantly enhances user convenience.
Modified bicycle saddle designed to serve as an anti-theft system. Reduces the number of locks needed to carry for securely anchoring the bicycle.
The usage and level of security offered are similar to that of U-lock rigid systems.
Oportunitats de negoci/Business opportunity
Tecnologia disponible per a ser llicenciada amb cooperació tècnica/Technology available to be licensed with technical cooperation
Estat de la propietat intel·lectual i industrial/Intelectual property status
Patent sol·licitada/Applied patent
Contacte/Contact
Servei de Gestió de la Innovació
T. +34 934 13 76 23
gestio.innovacio@upc.edu