A smart bicycle locking device having a body portion with an operatively associated cable and pin locking mechanism. The cable and pin locking mechanism provides a cable extending from a proximal end to a distal end, wherein the proximal end is pivotable connected to the body portion, and wherein the distal end connects to a locking pin. The body portion provides first and second locking engagement receptacles oriented transverse relative to each other. Each locking engagement receptacle may slidably receive the locking pin, wherein the second locking engagement receptacle is configured to automatically lock the locking pin in a locked position. The pivotable connection facilitates the horseshoe cable being movable between a vertical and a lateral orientation. The locking pin can only be removed from the second locking engagement receptacle via an authorized signal provided to an authorized user.

A connection system (1) for connecting a small vehicle (3) to a base station (2), comprising a first locking part (20) for installation on the base station (2) or the small vehicle (3), having a first securing unit (21), a second locking part (30), for installation on the small vehicle (3) or the base station (2), having a second securing unit (31); wherein the first locking part (20) and the second locking part (30) are designed for connection to one another, wherein the first securing unit (21) is selectively switchable between a release state and a locked state, wherein the first securing unit (21) and the second securing unit (31) are designed, more particularly complementarily designed, so that separation of the interconnected first and second locking parts (20, 30) is prevented in the locked state.

A connection system (1) for connecting a small vehicle (3) to a base station (2), comprising a first locking part (20) for installation on the base station (2) or the small vehicle (3), having a first securing unit (21), a second locking part (30), for installation on the small vehicle (3) or the base station (2), having a second securing unit (31); wherein the first locking part (20) and the second locking part (30) are designed for connection to one another, wherein the first securing unit (21) is selectively switchable between a release state and a locked state, wherein the first securing unit (21) and the second securing unit (31) are designed, more particularly complementarily designed, so that separation of the interconnected first and second locking parts (20, 30) is prevented in the locked state.

The present invention features a locking clamp capable of securing a post into a bicycle frame such that only a user can remove the locking clamp. The locking clamp may comprise a lock capable of accepting an unlocking method that only the user may utilize, ensuring security of the post to protect items stored in the post (e.g. a bicycle repair assembly). The unlocking method may depend on the type of lock implemented. The locking clamp may further comprise a first jaw extending from the lock, a second jaw extending from the lock, and a screw connecting the first jaw and the second jaw. Actuating the screw may move the first jaw closer to the second jaw thus tightening the locking clamp around an interface of the post and the bicycle frame.

A lock, in particular for an electric bicycle, includes a locking mechanism that has a latch that is movable between a latched position, which is provided for securing a counter-piece movable relative to the locking mechanism, and an unlatched position provided for releasing the counter-piece. The lock includes a blocking device, including a blocking element that is adjustable between a blocking position, in which the latch is blocked in its latched position, and a release position in which the latch is movable into its unlatched position, and a reception unit for receiving a release signal by which the adjustment of the blocking element into the release position can be brought about. A locking system may include at least one such lock.

A lock communication system may include a server and a lock controller disposed on a shared bicycle. The lock controller may include a main control module and a network module. The main control module may control a periodic heartbeat of the network module and maintain a constant connection between the network module and the server. The lock controller may further include a power supply and a short message module which are connected to the main control module. The main control module may obtain electricity from the power supply, and enter a power saving mode when the electricity quantity left in the power supply is lower than a preset threshold, or otherwise enter a normal mode.

A lock communication system may include a server and a lock controller disposed on a shared bicycle. The lock controller may include a main control module and a network module. The main control module may control a periodic heartbeat of the network module and maintain a constant connection between the network module and the server. The lock controller may further include a power supply and a short message module which are connected to the main control module. The main control module may obtain electricity from the power supply, and enter a power saving mode when the electricity quantity left in the power supply is lower than a preset threshold, or otherwise enter a normal mode.

A system and method for an electric bicycle battery anti-theft shield and/or cover that may be fitted to parts of an electric bicycle to hinder theft of the electric bicycle battery and/or components thereof. The system and method may also hinder theft of additional electric bicycle components and even hinder theft of the bicycle itself.

The present disclosure relates to a foldable vehicle and to several exemplary components thereof, which may comprise a hinge cassette and a rear wheel brake assembly among other components. In some examples, the vehicle has a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration, where in the folded configuration, the at least one rear wheel nests within the at least one opening.

Systems and methods for collecting electric scooters are described herein. In some embodiments, the systems and methods facilitate a “snaking” configuration of attaching, coupling, or fixing multiple electric scooters to one another. The snaking configuration enables multiple electric scooters to be collected together and moved to various locations, such as locations where the electric scooters can be rented, serviced, and so on. Further, the systems and methods enable any electric scooter to act as a collecting scooter, and thus a scooter share service or other fleet of scooters can manage the collection and provisioning of scooters in a location without special vehicles or equipment, among other benefits.