Bicycle Balancing System with Tension Steering Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Bicyclists face discomfort and difficulty in balancing and steering their bicycles while walking or running due to the need to hold both handlebars, which leads to strain and an uncomfortable posture.

Innovation Solution

A balancing system comprising a frame, tension system, and steering system that allows for one-handed steering by adjusting tension in steering cables connected to the handlebars, providing structural support and stability through a mountable frame and resistance cables.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the cyclist holds both handlebars to steer the bicycle while walking, then the bicycle can be steered and balanced, but the cyclist experiences strain and uncomfortable posture

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of steeringVSAvoidphysical strain

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a balancing system with a frame, tension system, and steering system as an intermediary between the cyclist and the bicycle handlebars. The steering system connects to the tension system, which in turn connects to the handlebars, allowing the cyclist to steer indirectly through this mechanical intermediary rather than directly holding both handlebars.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The balancing system divides the steering function into separate components: a steering system for directional control, a tension system for maintaining handlebar position, and a frame for structural support. This segmentation allows the cyclist to operate one component (steering) while the other components automatically maintain balance.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If the cyclist bends sideways to hold both handlebars while running, then the bicycle can be controlled, but the cyclist experiences discomfort and difficulty

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecontrol stabilityVSAvoidoperator comfort

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The balancing system is designed to automatically maintain bicycle stability through its tension system and frame structure. Once the cyclist initiates steering through the steering system, the tension system automatically adjusts to maintain handlebar position and balance without requiring continuous active input from the cyclist, allowing comfortable running posture.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Adaptability or versatility

If the cyclist walks alongside the bicycle to rest, then the back can be stretched, but the cyclist must still hold both handlebars to steer

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemobility flexibilityVSAvoidsteering ease

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The balancing system serves multiple functions: it provides steering control when the cyclist needs to navigate, maintains automatic balance during walking or running, and allows the cyclist to release both hands when stationary or moving slowly. This multi-functionality enables the cyclist to walk alongside the bicycle for stretching while the system handles steering independently.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10850794B2System and method for balancing a bicycle

Publication Date: 2020.12.01 WILSON CHAD

AI summary

This disclosure relates to a system for balancing a bicycle. The system can comprise a frame, a tension system, and a steering system. The frame can be capable of mounting to a bicycle. The tension system can be capable of connecting with handlebars of the bicycle. The steering system can be mounted to the frame, further the steering system can be in communication with the tension system such that manually maneuvering the steering system can adjust tension within the tension system to steer the bicycle.