Adjustable Scooter Stand Vertical Storage Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an adjustable scooter stand that can securely hold stand-up foldable electric scooters in a folded vertical position to prevent tipping over and reduce the required floor space.
Innovation Solution
The scooter stand features an adjustable vertical frame with a locking mechanism, a horizontal frame with a ramp and wheel stop, and additional supports to securely hold the scooter in a vertical position, accommodating various scooter sizes and reducing floor space requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a standard stand-up electric scooter is stored horizontally on the floor, then it is easy to access and maneuver, but it takes up about 5 square feet of floor space and can easily tip over if bumped into
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the storage orientation from horizontal (occupying floor area) to vertical (occupying minimal floor area). The stand holds the scooter upright on its rear wheel, changing the spatial dimension from 2D floor occupation to 3D vertical positioning, thereby reducing floor space from 5 square feet to less than 1 square foot while maintaining stability through the vertical frame structure
Solution Approach 2:
The stand is divided into functional segments: a vertical frame for height adjustment and stability, a horizontal frame for wheel support, a ramp for front wheel reception, and a wheel stop for positioning. This segmentation allows each component to address specific stability concerns while collectively achieving compact storage
2Adaptability or versatility
If the vertical frame height is fixed, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it cannot accommodate various sizes of scooters
Solution Approach 1:
The vertical frame incorporates an adjustable height mechanism with a sliding inner tube and locking system, transforming the static structure into a dynamic one. The inner tube can slide vertically along the outer tube and lock at different positions, allowing the frame height to adapt to various scooter sizes while maintaining structural integrity through the locking mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable vertical frame serves multiple functions: it provides structural support, enables height adaptation for different scooter models, and ensures stability during storage. The horizontal frame and ramp combination universally accommodates different front wheel positions, making the stand versatile for various scooter configurations
3Reliability
If the scooter is held in a tilted position, then the stand structure is simpler, but the scooter may not be securely held and could fall over
Solution Approach 1:
The stand applies local quality by creating a specific geometric configuration with the ramp angled to match the scooter's folded position and the wheel stop positioned to prevent backward movement. This localized angular arrangement at the contact points provides secure holding without requiring complex overall structure, achieving reliability through precise local geometry rather than universal complexity
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AI summary
The present disclosure provides a scooter stand configured to receive a foldable scooter in a vertical position with the rear wheel of the scooter placed above its front wheel. The scooter stand comprises a vertical frame, a horizontal frame perpendicularly coupled to the vertical frame, a ramp and a wheel stop. The vertical frame comprises an adjusting mechanism to vary a height of the vertical frame. The ramp is carried by the horizontal frame and the wheel stop is disposed on the horizontal frame and between the ramp and the vertical frame. The ramp, the wheel stop, and the horizontal frame form a receptacle configured to receive a front wheel of a scooter.