Bicycle Disaster Relief

Ben Dechard, a design student in Portland, won Design21 Power to the Pedal design competition featuring a portable electric generator that can be powered by the wheels of a bike.

As he writes:

“This product combines elements of two very separate concepts to create a product which has multiple target group opportunities. Simply put, the product is a small power supply unit that recharges by attaching a bicycle. Using design aspects of a stationary bike trainer and a portable power supply, the product offers consumers a way to power small everyday electronic devices during power outages. “

 

This is one invention that should find its own niche market.

 

http://www.design21sdn.com/competitions/11/entries/3238/gallery