Bicycle security vault system and method
A bicycle security vault system includes a compartment, a door, a digital number pad, a digital thumbprint scanner, a mechanical lock, at least one front wheel security device, and a rear wheel security device. The compartment includes an exterior and an interior, the interior forming a large cavity suitable for storing multiple bicycles. A door is integrated into the compartment to provide access for storing and removing the bicycles. A mechanical lock secures the door shut with the compartment, preventing access to the interior. A digital number pad and a digital thumbprint scanner are provided to unlock the mechanical lock by an authorized user.
1. A bicycle security vault, the bicycle security vault system comprising:
a compartment having an exterior and an interior defining a cavity configured to contain at least one bicycle having a front wheel and a rear wheel;
a door integrated into the compartment for receiving the at least one bicycle;
a digital number pad configured to receive a passcode entry;
a digital thumbprint scanner configured to recognize an authorized thumbprint;
a mechanical lock in electrical communication with the digital number pad and the digital thumbprint scanner;
at least one front wheel security device affixed to the interior of the compartment;
and
a rear wheel security device affixed to the interior of the compartment;
wherein said bicycle security vault system is structured and arranged to provide security for the at least one bicycle;
wherein the bicycle security vault system further includes an alarm notification system configured to transmit an alert when the door is opened without authorization;
wherein the alarm notification system is configured to notify a law enforcement department as necessary;
wherein the alert contains information comprising a serial number corresponding to the at least one bicycle, wherein the alert is configured to convey the serial number to the law enforcement department;
wherein the alarm notification system further includes a wireless transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit the alert;
wherein the compartment further includes a waterproof seal configured to prevent entry of water between the compartment and the door;
wherein the mechanical lock further includes a logic circuit configured to open the mechanical lock when the passcode is entered into the digital number pad and alternatively when the digital thumbprint scanner receives a scan of said authorized thumbprint;
wherein a passcode is able to be user-selected;
wherein the at least one front wheel security device comprises a plurality of hooks configured to secure the front wheel of the at least one bicycle;
wherein the at least one front wheel security device further includes a pulley lift mechanism configured to raise the front wheel of the at least one bicycle;
wherein the rear wheel security device comprises a tether configured to temporarily affix the at least one bicycle to the compartment;
wherein the bicycle security vault system further includes a remote keyless entry device in wireless communication with a logic circuit, such that activation of a remote keyless entry device unlocks the mechanical lock; and
wherein the compartment is affixable to a ground surface.
2. The bicycle security vault system of claim 1 , wherein the alarm notification system is configured to notify a user's mobile device.
3. The bicycle security vault system of claim 1 , wherein the digital number pad comprises a series of numerically labeled mechanical buttons.
4. The bicycle security vault system of claim 1 , wherein the digital number pad comprises a touchscreen.