Adjustable Bicycle Hanger Spacing for High-Density Parking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional high-density bicycle parking structures have fixed distances between bicycles, which do not optimize space usage and can lead to inefficiencies and interference between bicycles.
Innovation Solution
A modular bicycle parking structure with adjustable bicycle hangers supported by a crossbar assembly, allowing for customizable spacing and staggering of hanger heights to accommodate varying spaces and user needs, featuring tamper-resistant fasteners and angled designs for enhanced security and efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If fixed distance between bicycles is used in conventional parking structures, then structural simplicity is maintained, but space utilization efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the bicycle hanger positions adjustable along the crossbar assembly. The hangers can be moved to different locations and secured at desired positions, transforming the static fixed-distance configuration into a dynamic adjustable one. This allows optimization of space utilization while maintaining structural simplicity through the same basic crossbar and hanger components.
2Ease of manufacture
If fixed positioning of bicycle hangers is used, then manufacturing and installation simplicity is maintained, but adaptability to different spaces deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable hanger positioning system allows the parking structure to adapt to various space configurations. Hangers can be positioned at different intervals along the crossbar and secured using simple fastening mechanisms, providing versatility for different installation locations while maintaining ease of installation through the straightforward adjustment and securing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the crossbar assembly into modular units with individually adjustable hangers. Each hanger can be independently positioned and secured, allowing the overall structure to be customized for different space requirements while maintaining simple manufacturing and installation of individual components.
3Ease of manufacture
If uniform hanger heights are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but bicycle interference is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by allowing different hangers to be positioned at different heights along the crossbar assembly. This creates vertical variation in the parking structure, reducing interference between adjacent bicycles while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized hanger components that can be installed at varying positions.
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AI summary
The present disclosure is directed to a bicycle parking structure comprising a plurality of bicycle hangers supported by a crossbar assembly. Each bicycle hanger is configured to support a bicycle in a substantially vertical position. The bicycle hangers are spaced apart from one another along the length of the crossbar assembly. Each of the bicycle hangers may be secured to the crossbar assembly so that the bicycle hanger is fixed at a desired position or unsecured from the crossbar assembly so that the position of the bicycle hanger along the length of the crossbar assembly may be adjusted. In this manner, the distance between adjacent bicycles need not be fixed and the bicycle parking structure can be adapted for a particular space. The bicycle parking structure is designed to provide for a space-efficient, high-volume parking of bicycles.