Bicycle thieves beware; this innovative lock system by Dominic Chargreave hoists bikes up 8 feet in the air and safely out of the reach of nasty nabbers. The cradle is mounted on the wall and with a remote control the owner can raise and retrieve their bike with ease.
Chargreave also has thought of ways to have the bicycle locking system installed in public areas such as subways or shopping malls, by use of programmable oyster cards.
The 23-year-old Royal College of Art student developed the concept for an iQ Design Challenge hosted by Toyota focused around life in urban centers and was one of three winners.
Levitating Bicycles
Remote-Controlled Wall Mounted Bike Locks Discourage Thieves
Trend Themes
1. Remote-controlled Bike Locks - The innovation of remote-controlled wall mounted bike locks creates an opportunity for improved bike security.
2. Levitating Bicycles - The concept of hoisting bikes up in the air offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for smart urban bike storage solutions.
3. Programmable Access Cards - The use of programmable oyster cards for bicycle locking systems opens up avenues for seamless access control in public spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Bicycle Security - The development of remote-controlled bike locks presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the bicycle security industry.
2. Urban Planning - The concept of levitating bicycles can inspire disruptive innovation in urban planning for efficient and space-saving bike storage solutions.
3. Smart Access Systems - The implementation of programmable access cards in public areas creates potential disruptive innovation possibilities in the smart access systems industry.