Shared Bicycle Charging Interface Layout for Easier Smart Lock Rescue
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional shared bicycles with smart locks require inconvenient manual charging and data transmission, as the interfaces for these processes are mounted on the rear fork and need to be disassembled for operation.
Innovation Solution
A shared bicycle design featuring a bus for data transmission and charging with an interface mounted on the shopping basket, allowing for parallel connection of a solar panel and manual charging cable, eliminating the need to disassemble the cover plate for charging and data transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the interface for charging and data transmission is mounted on the rear fork, then the smart lock can be electrically connected, but the cover plate needs to be disassembled for operation which is troublesome and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The interface is extracted from the rear fork location and relocated to the shopping basket. This separates the interface mounting location from the smart lock mounting location, allowing the interface to be accessible without disassembling the rear fork cover plate. The bus cable connects the interface in the shopping basket to the smart lock on the rear fork, resolving the contradiction between accessibility and structural integrity.
2Ease of operation
If the interface is mounted on the shopping basket, then charging and data transmission operations become convenient without disassembly, but the solar panel connection requires additional wiring
Solution Approach 1:
The bus cable system is designed to serve multiple functions: it connects the solar panel to the interface, connects the manual charging cable to the interface, and provides data transmission capability. This multi-functional design consolidates multiple connection requirements into a single cable system, reducing overall wiring complexity despite the increased accessibility of the interface.
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
This design simplifies and facilitates charging and data transmission operations, enhancing maintenance and rescue efficiency by providing a convenient and accessible interface without affecting the bicycle's appearance.
Implementation Method 1
placing a solar panel in a shopping basket that is in the front of the bicycle, and charging the lithium battery via a solar charging cable
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a shared bicycle that can be charged conveniently. The bicycle includes a front fork, a rear fork, a handle mounted on the front fork, a shopping basket mounted on the handle, a solar panel mounted on the shopping basket, and a smart lock mounted on the rear fork. The bicycle further includes a bus for data transmission and charging. One end of the bus is electrically connected to the smart lock, and the other end of the bus is configured with an interface that can be connected to an external circuit. The interface is mounted on the shopping basket. The solar panel is connected to the bus via a wire. The interface of the bus is mounted on the shopping basket without disassembling the cover plate, which provides a large operable space and makes it convenient for charging and data transmission, thereby improving the rescue efficiency.