Adjustable Overhead Bicycle Hanger for Multi-Size Ceiling Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Overhead bicycle hangers typically require a specific bicycle size and block the space beneath, limiting their adaptability to different bicycle sizes and obstructing the area below.
Innovation Solution
A system with adjustable tracks and sliding mechanisms, including hooks and elongated pulls, allows for securing bicycles of various sizes to a ceiling without blocking the space beneath, using 'T' tracks and 'z' brackets for installation and a bar clamp for tire security.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If overhead bicycle hangers use fixed-size hooks to suspend bicycles, then the bicycle can be securely hung from the ceiling, but the hanger cannot accommodate bicycles of different sizes and blocks the space beneath
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by implementing adjustable hooks that can slide along elongated tracks mounted to the ceiling. This allows the hooks to be repositioned to accommodate bicycles of various sizes while maintaining secure suspension. The sliding mechanism enables the system to adapt dynamically to different bicycle dimensions without requiring multiple fixed-size hangers, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality by designing a single hanger system that can accommodate multiple bicycle sizes through adjustable hooks and elongated tracks. The system serves multiple functions: it can hang different bicycle types (mountain bikes, road bikes, etc.) by adjusting hook positions, and it clears space beneath the ceiling by positioning bicycles closer to the ceiling surface. This multi-functional design resolves the contradiction by making one device serve various bicycle sizes rather than requiring multiple specialized hangers.
2Reliability
If traditional overhead hangers suspend bicycles from tires using hooks, then the bicycle is secured to the ceiling, but the space beneath the bicycle is blocked
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dimensionality change principle by utilizing elongated tracks that extend in the vertical dimension toward the ceiling. The adjustable hooks slide along these tracks to position the bicycle closer to the ceiling surface, effectively using the vertical dimension to clear horizontal space beneath the bicycle. This resolves the contradiction by maintaining reliable suspension while maximizing the usable floor space below.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by allowing the hooks to be adjusted along the elongated tracks to optimize both suspension stability and space clearance. The adjustable mechanism enables users to position bicycles at optimal heights for secure hanging while ensuring adequate clearance beneath, resolving the contradiction between suspension reliability and space utilization.
3Adaptability or versatility
If overhead hangers are designed for specific bicycle sizes, then the hanging mechanism is simple, but the hanger cannot be used with bicycles of varying dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by implementing sliding hooks that can be easily repositioned along elongated tracks to accommodate different bicycle sizes. The adjustment mechanism is designed to be user-friendly, allowing owners to quickly adapt the hanger to various bicycle types without complex procedures. This resolves the contradiction by providing high adaptability through simple, intuitive adjustment operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality by designing a single adjustable hanger system that can accommodate multiple bicycle types (mountain bikes, road bikes, hybrid bikes, etc.) through its elongated tracks and repositionable hooks. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for multiple specialized hangers while maintaining ease of operation through straightforward adjustment mechanisms, thus resolving the contradiction between versatility and operational simplicity.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of a bicycle hanger system and method include a track to be coupled to a ceiling, the track including a sliding mechanism with a hook and an elongated pull coupled to the hook. The system also includes a second track to be coupled to the ceiling, positioned perpendicular to the first track, and including a second sliding mechanism with a second hook and a second elongated pull coupled to the second hook. Additionally, a third hook is coupled to the ceiling, designed to secure a forward wheel of a bicycle. The first hook and the second hook secure a rearward wheel and a bicycle frame using the elongated pull and the second elongated pull, allowing the hooks to be positioned according to the size of the bicycle. The system allows for adjustable positioning of the bicycle to avoid blocking space beneath, accommodating different bicycle sizes and configurations securely against the ceiling.