Bicycle Control Mounting Brackets for Independent Lever Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle handlebar mounting devices often lack flexibility and adjustability for securely and efficiently mounting multiple control components, such as brake and shift levers, which can lead to compromised ergonomics and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A mounting device featuring first and second adjustably mounted brackets that allow for concentric or non-concentric attachment of bicycle control components, with the second bracket sliding along a slot and rotating between alternative positions, enabling secure and adjustable placement of components like brake and shift levers, and optionally a suspension control assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional single mounting bracket is used to attach control components to the handlebar, then the device structure is simple, but the adjustability and flexibility for positioning multiple components is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is divided into multiple independent brackets (first mounting bracket and second mounting bracket) that can be separately adjusted and positioned. Each bracket can be independently mounted on the handlebar or on another bracket, allowing flexible positioning of multiple control components without requiring a complex integrated structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting brackets are designed with universal adaptability to mount various bicycle control components (brake levers, shifters, etc.) in multiple configurations. The brackets can be mounted directly to the handlebar or to other brackets, providing multiple mounting options and positions for different component types and rider preferences.
2Ease of operation
If multiple control components are mounted using separate traditional brackets, then each component can be positioned independently, but the overall device structure becomes complex and space-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The second mounting bracket can be mounted on the first mounting bracket, creating a nested configuration where one bracket is attached to another. This nested arrangement allows independent adjustment of each bracket's position while maintaining a compact overall structure that uses space efficiently compared to completely separate mounting systems.
3Reliability
If control components are mounted with fixed positioning, then the mounting structure is simple and stable, but the ergonomics and rider comfort are compromised due to lack of adjustability
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting brackets are designed with adjustable and movable characteristics, allowing the position of control components to be changed according to rider preferences and ergonomic requirements. The brackets can be positioned at different locations on the handlebar or on other brackets, providing dynamic adaptability while maintaining secure mounting through proper attachment mechanisms.
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AI summary
A mounting device for mounting first and second bicycle control components to a bicycle handlebar having a handlebar axis. The mounting device generally includes first and second mounting brackets. The first mounting bracket is adjustably mounted to the handlebar about the handlebar axis. One of the first and second bicycle control components is attached to the first mounting bracket. The second mounting bracket is adjustably attached to the first mounting bracket. The other of the first and second bicycle control components is attached to the second mounting bracket. The second mounting bracket is displaced between alternative attachment positions on the first mounting bracket. The first mounting bracket is rotated between alternative mounting positions on the handlebar.