LOOP
Smart Padlock
Spring 2025
10 Weeks
Allegion Co-op
Introducing a smart padlock designed for ultimate convenience and seamless security, integrating effortlessly into your daily life.
Skills used: Research, Design Sketching, Prototyping, Fusion 360, Keyshot.
Smart Padlocks on the market have…
Smart Phone Connectivity & Keypad
Finger Print Scanner
NFC & Credential Reader
No smart padlock on the market combines these features into a singular package. This is where Loop comes in.
Lithium-Ion Battery
Why: Longer lasting & rechargeable.
Features included in LOOP
App Connectivity
Why: Increased customizability to meet all of users’ needs.
Clear Indication
Why: To deter tampering attempts with bold locked icon. Increase perception of security.
USB-C Jumpstart
Why: In case of unexpected dead battery, plug phone in to jumpstart.
Modularity
Why: Swappable faceplates & shackle lengths to increase variety of addressable markets.
High Quality
Why: Quality materials to maximize lifespan and security.
During my co-op at Allegion. The parent company of Schlage, a staple in the lock industry. I was able to learn about the ins and outs of lock design and assist in the development of their new smart door locks.
Partnering with Schlage for LOOP was a no brainer. Schlage is an industry leader in smart door lock innovation. Their deep knowledge of security and user needs helped refine the concept into a practical, trusted solution—blending innovation with real-world reliability.
Use-cases
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1 - Battery Change
3 - School Locker
2 - Faceplate Change
4 - NFC Touch
Secure, Simple, Seamless.
Swappable faceplates.
Swap faceplates out for desired use case. Adds versatility to lock and increases variety of use cases.
Interchangeable Shackles.
Switch out shackle for extended version when using on large format applications.
Blinking indication when unlocked
Low battery warning indication flash
Locking door mechanism
Lithium-Ion Battery
Back door screws
Magnetic faceplate pin connectors.
USB-C Charging and Jump Start (if dead)
