Bicycle Canopy Assembly with Telescopic Clamp
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing canopy devices for bicycles lack effective solutions for providing shade and UV protection while allowing for easy installation, adjustment, and storage.
Innovation Solution
A canopy device comprising a pair of spaced side members, end members forming an open frame, a cover, and a telescopic connecting bar with a clamp for secure attachment to a bicycle, allowing for adjustable height and easy storage by pivoting into a collapsed position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a canopy device is designed to provide shade and UV protection, then the protective function is improved, but the device complexity and difficulty of installation increase
Solution Approach 1:
The canopy device is divided into separate modular components including a frame assembly, cover, and connecting bar with clamp. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently and assembled easily on the bicycle, reducing installation complexity while maintaining the protective function.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting bar with clamp is designed to universally attach to various bicycle types and frame configurations. The clamp mechanism provides a standardized interface that works across different bicycle models, simplifying installation without compromising the shade and UV protection functionality.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the canopy provides adequate shade coverage, then the protective function is improved, but the device weight and bulk increase
Solution Approach 1:
The canopy cover is constructed from a lightweight flexible material that can be stretched taut between the frame members to provide adequate shade coverage. This thin film approach delivers sufficient UV protection and shade without the weight penalty of rigid roofing materials.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame structure utilizes a three-dimensional configuration with vertical and diagonal members that maximize shade coverage volume without proportionally increasing weight. The spatial arrangement of the frame provides extensive coverage while maintaining a lightweight structure through efficient geometric design.
3Ease of operation
If the canopy is designed for easy storage, then the ease of operation is improved, but the structural stability during use may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting bar is designed with telescopic sections that allow the structure to dynamically adjust between an extended stable configuration during use and a collapsed compact configuration for storage. This dynamic design maintains structural stability when deployed while enabling easy storage when not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic connecting bar features nested tubular sections that slide within each other, allowing the structure to collapse into a compact form for storage. This nesting mechanism preserves the structural integrity and stability of the frame when extended for use while enabling convenient compact storage.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides effective shade and UV protection, is easily adjustable and attachable to a bicycle, and can be conveniently stored when not in use, addressing the need for a versatile and practical canopy device for cyclists.
Implementation Method 1
A clamp is coupled to the lower end of the connecting bar frictionally engaging a bicycle whereby the frame is coupled to the bicycle
Data Source
AI summary
A canopy assembly is provided for shading a person while riding a bicycle. The assembly includes a pair of spaced side members and a pair of spaced end members. The end members are coupled to and extend between the side members defining an open frame. A cover is coupled to the frame. A connecting bar has an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of the connecting bar is coupled to the frame. A clamp is coupled to the lower end of the connecting bar frictionally engaging a bicycle whereby the frame is coupled to the bicycle.