Bicycle Transport Container Fork Orientation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle transport containers face challenges in reducing damage during transport and simplifying the removal of bicycle elements, particularly in maintaining the protection and alignment of bicycle components like the fork and handlebar.
Innovation Solution
The bicycle transport container incorporates recording elements, such as a fork recording element with a through opening for the front wheel axle and a handlebar recording element with a support element and protective packaging, to securely hold and protect bicycle components during transport, while also allowing for easy assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the bicycle fork is arranged longitudinally in the transport container, then the container width can be reduced, but the fork and handlebars cannot be properly protected and aligned during transport
Solution Approach 1:
The patent rotates the fork and handlebar arrangement by 90 degrees relative to the direction of travel, changing from longitudinal to transverse orientation. This dimensional change allows the fork to be securely positioned between dropouts with the front wheel mounted, while handlebars can be removed or arranged longitudinally, providing both protection and proper alignment without increasing container width significantly
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the fork and handlebar components for separate positioning within the container. The fork is secured in a specific transverse position between dropouts, while handlebars can be removed or arranged separately, allowing each component to be optimally protected and aligned independently
2Ease of operation
If the bicycle is transported in a fully assembled state, then customer assembly is eliminated, but the risk of damage during transport increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent prepares the bicycle in a semi-assembled state before transport, with the front wheel already mounted on the fork and the fork secured between dropouts. This preliminary assembly provides protection during transport while leaving the handlebars removable, thus reducing damage risk without requiring full customer assembly upon arrival
Solution Approach 2:
The transverse arrangement of the fork between dropouts and the secure positioning of components within the container provides beforehand cushioning and protection against movement and damage during transport, while maintaining ease of assembly
3Volume of moving object
If the handlebars are removed to reduce container width, then the container size is optimized, but the complexity of reassembly increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the fork mounting system to be universal, with the fork secured between dropouts in a standardized manner that works regardless of handlebar configuration. This allows handlebars to be removed for optimized container width while maintaining simple reassembly through the universal fork mounting interface
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AI summary
A bicycle transport container has a wall element (18) that is divided into two parts. The wall element (18) has an upper part (24) and a lower part (22). The upper part (24) can be opened along a hinged edge (26). Two side flaps (30) are connected to the upper part (24), which, when the upper part (24) is closed, rest against the inner sides of the side walls (12) of the bicycle transport container.