Bicycle Battery Holder With Integrated Axial Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing holding devices for bicycle accumulators lack a simple and secure method for releasably fixing the accumulator to a bicycle frame, particularly allowing for easy mounting, dismounting, and accommodating accumulators of varying lengths.
Innovation Solution
A holding device with a locking element situated at the carrier element within the frame, enabling axial fixation of the accumulator on one side, along with a support unit and electrical interface for secure and convenient operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a locking element is introduced to secure the accumulator, then reliability of fixation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The locking element is integrated into the carrier unit as a single component, merging the fixation function with the carrier structure. This reduces the number of separate parts while maintaining reliable axial locking of the accumulator through the locking element's engagement with the frame.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking element is designed to automatically engage and lock the accumulator in place through its own structural features, without requiring additional actuators or complex control mechanisms. The carrier unit itself provides the locking action through the locking element's interaction with the frame structure.
2Ease of operation
If tool-free mounting and dismounting is enabled, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability of fixation may worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The locking element is designed with movable components that allow it to transition between locked and unlocked states through simple user actions. The dynamic structure enables tool-free operation while maintaining secure fixation when locked, as the locking element can be easily actuated by hand without requiring tools.
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AI summary
A holding device for releasably holding an accumulator, in particular, a bicycle accumulator, at a frame, in particular, at a bicycle frame. The holding device includes at least one carrier unit for at least partially receiving and/or guiding the accumulator. The holding device also includes at least one locking unit situated at the carrier unit, in particular, at least mostly within the frame, for releasably, in particular, axially fixing the accumulator at the carrier unit on one side.