Backpack Holder Panel Assembly for Scooter Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a carrying case or backpack that can securely and attractively transport freestyle scooters, as existing bags lack secure connections and are not designed specifically for scooters, leading to instability and unattractive designs when not in use.
Innovation Solution
A backpack apparatus with a holder panel assembly that forms a scooter storage compartment, featuring side walls and a closure device to secure the scooter handlebar stem, along with adjustable straps and zipper assemblies for secure and convertible storage configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a simple flap holder is used to carry scooters, then the backpack structure remains simple, but the scooter is not held securely and may shift during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is divided into multiple functional components: a flap component for coverage, a first belt component with first buckles for lateral securing, and a second belt component with second buckles for additional restraint. This segmentation allows each component to perform a specific securing function, ensuring the scooter remains stable during transport without requiring an overly complex overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple securing mechanisms are merged into a single integrated holder system. The flap, first belt, second belt, and buckles work together as a unified assembly that simultaneously provides coverage and multi-point securing, achieving reliable scooter restraint while maintaining reasonable structural complexity.
2Ease of manufacture
If a flap holder is used to carry scooters, then the backpack can be manufactured simply, but the holder looks unattractive when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed as a dynamic, convertible structure where the flap and belt components can be adjusted or repositioned based on usage needs. When not in use, the components can be configured to present a cleaner, more attractive appearance while remaining easily deployable for scooter carrying, thus balancing manufacturing simplicity with aesthetic considerations.
3Device complexity
If no side connections are provided in the holder, then the backpack structure remains simple, but the sporting good shifts and moves around when the user is walking
Solution Approach 1:
The securing system is segmented into multiple attachment points distributed around the scooter: first buckles on the first belt component provide lateral securing, while second buckles on the second belt component provide additional restraint points. This segmented approach prevents the sporting good from shifting by distributing securing forces across multiple locations rather than relying on a single connection.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the holder are designed with specific local functions: the flap component provides coverage at the top, the first belt component provides lateral securing at the sides, and the second belt component provides additional restraint. This local differentiation ensures that each area of the holder addresses specific stability needs, preventing shifting effectively while maintaining overall structural simplicity.
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AI summary
A backpack apparatus comprises a backpack body, a holder panel assembly, and a closure device. The backpack body has a top portion, a bottom portion, a front portion, a back portion, a first side portion, and a second side portion and defines a main storage compartment. The holder panel assembly has a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge, and a second side edge. The holder panel assembly includes at least one zipper assembly, a first side wall extending from a portion of the first side edge, and a second side wall extending from a portion of the second side edge. The bottom edge of the holder panel assembly is fixedly attached to the backpack body, and the top edge of the holder panel is unattached to the backpack body. The first side wall of the holder panel is fixedly attached to the backpack body, and the second side wall of the holder panel is fixedly attached to the backpack body. A closure device may be attached to the first side portion of the backpack body.