Accessory Mounting Frame for Stable One-Wheel Gear Carrying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for carrying accessories on one-wheeled electric skateboards and other recreational/transportation vehicles are either cumbersome, unstable, or require additional bulk, such as backpacks, or are not designed to securely hold items like water bottles without risking loss during rides.
Innovation Solution
A removable accessory mounting system featuring an elongated seat with attachment wings and a securement strap that can be attached to a vehicle's frame, allowing for easy mounting of accessory bags and water bottles using rib ports and hook-and-loop systems, ensuring secure and stable storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If backpacks are used to carry accessories, then carrying capacity is improved, but comfort and stability deteriorate due to weight distribution and bulk
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory carrying function is segmented from the rider's body (backpack) and transferred to the skateboard frame through dedicated mounting systems. This separates the load-bearing function from the rider, improving comfort and stability while maintaining carrying capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The skateboard frame acts as an intermediary between the rider and the accessories. Instead of the rider directly carrying items in a backpack, the frame serves as a mediator to support and distribute the weight of accessories like water bottles and bags, improving rider comfort and vehicle stability.
2Reliability
If water bottle racks are permanently attached to the frame, then security of attachment is improved, but adaptability and ease of modification worsen due to drilling requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system transitions from a static permanent attachment (drilled holes) to a dynamic removable attachment system. The frame includes removable mounting brackets that can be easily installed and removed without drilling, allowing the configuration to adapt to different riding needs while maintaining secure attachment during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment method changes from a fixed state (permanently drilled) to a variable state (removable and reconfigurable). The mounting system allows parameters such as attachment location, accessory type, and mounting configuration to be changed easily without permanent modifications to the frame.
3Quantity of substance
If accessory bags are mounted on the fender, then carrying capacity is improved, but device complexity and appearance worsen due to required fender installation
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory mounting function is extracted from the fender component and integrated directly into the frame structure. This eliminates the requirement for separate fender installation while maintaining the ability to mount accessory bags, reducing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as the structural support for the skateboard and as the mounting platform for accessories. This eliminates the need for separate fender components and their associated installation complexity, as the frame performs multiple functions including accessory support.
4Ease of operation
If water bottles are placed in horizontally positioned racks, then mounting simplicity is improved, but reliability worsens due to water loss and bottle loss from sliding during riding
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of placing water bottles horizontally in traditional racks, the system inverts the orientation by providing vertical or angled mounting positions. This inversion prevents water bottles from sliding out during riding while maintaining easy mounting through the removable bracket system.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system provides locally optimized attachment points with specific orientations (vertical or angled) tailored for water bottles, rather than using a generic horizontal rack design. This local adaptation ensures water bottles remain secure during dynamic riding conditions while maintaining mounting simplicity.
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AI summary
An accessory mounting system to mount accessories onto recreational vehicles. The accessory mounting system can include an accessory mounting frame with an elongated seat, left and right attachment wings extending perpendicularly away from a first side of the seat and an accessory post extending in parallel between the left and right attachment wings to receive an accessory rack thereon. The accessory mounting system can also include an accessory rack with a sleeve to receive the accessory post therethrough and a flexible accessory clip to clip onto the accessory post when the accessory post is inserted through the sleeve, the accessory rack can also include at least two fastening devices to fasten an accessory bag thereto.