Bicycle Actuator Clamp Layout for Space-Saving Handlebar Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bicycle actuating devices mounted on handlebars face space and accessibility issues when using separate handlebar clamps, leading to inefficient and ergonomic problems.
Innovation Solution
A bicycle actuating device with a fastening portion protruding from the main body and featuring through-openings that connect opposite sides, allowing multiple components to be fixed using a single fastening element, and optionally using spacers to adjust distance and position, enabling flexible and space-saving arrangement on a single handlebar clamp.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple actuating devices are mounted on separate handlebar clamps, then each device can be securely fastened, but space is wasted and accessibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple actuating devices are mounted on a single handlebar clamp instead of using separate clamps for each device. The clamp adapter provides a common mounting structure that consolidates multiple devices into one location, reducing the total space occupied on the handlebar while maintaining secure fastening of all devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp adapter utilizes the circumferential dimension of the handlebar clamp by providing fastening openings at different circumferential positions. This allows multiple actuating devices to be arranged around the handlebar clamp in different directions, improving accessibility without increasing the radial space occupied.
2Area of stationary object
If multiple actuating devices are mounted on a single handlebar clamp using clamp adapters, then space is saved, but accessibility of individual devices is adversely affected
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp adapter is designed with fastening openings at different circumferential positions, allowing each actuating device to be positioned at an optimal location for accessibility. This local variation in fastening positions enables space-saving consolidation while maintaining good accessibility to individual devices based on their specific operational requirements.
3Area of stationary object
If actuating devices are positioned close together to save space, then space efficiency improves, but accessibility and ergonomic design are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The clamp adapter provides multiple adjustable fastening positions for actuating devices at different circumferential locations. This dynamic positioning capability allows the mounting configuration to be adapted to different rider preferences and ergonomic requirements, maintaining versatility while achieving space-efficient consolidation on the handlebar.
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AI summary
A bicycle actuating device includes a main body, in the form of a housing, an actuating element, mounted so as to be able to move on the main body, a fastening portion having at least one fastening opening for fastening the bicycle actuating device to a handlebar clamp of a bicycle, wherein the fastening portion protrudes from the main body and the fastening opening is formed as a through-opening that connects two fastening faces on opposite sides of the fastening portion to one another. A bicycle actuating system includes, in addition to such a bicycle actuating device, a handlebar clamp or/and a spacer or/and a further bicycle actuating device, wherein the bicycle actuating device and the spacer or/and the further bicycle actuating device can be mounted so as to be stacked on top of one another at the same circumferential position of the handlebar clamp using a single fastening element.