Bicycle Fixing Connector with Integrated Charging Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bicycle fixing stands and seats lack a charging module, preventing bicycles from being charged when parked, as they do not have the necessary conductive terminals for electrical connection.
Innovation Solution
The integration of conductive terminals and a charging module into the fixing seat and stand, allowing for electrical connection when engaged, utilizing anti-misinsertion keys and magnets for secure alignment and protection, enabling charging of bicycles when parked.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conductive terminals and charging module are integrated into the fixing seat and stand, then bicycles can be charged when parked, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging module is merged with the fixing seat structure, and the conductive terminals are integrated into the engagement interface between the fixing stand and seat. This combining of charging functionality with the existing fixing mechanism enables bicycle charging without requiring a separate charging device, thus improving versatility while controlling complexity through integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing seat is designed with multi-functionality by incorporating both the fixing function (engaging with the fixing stand) and charging function (through integrated conductive terminals and charging module). This allows the same structure to serve multiple purposes: securing the bicycle and simultaneously charging it, thereby improving adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Reliability
If anti-misinsertion keys and magnets are added for secure alignment, then connection reliability improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Anti-misinsertion keys with asymmetric shapes are provided on the fixing stand, which correspond to matching grooves or features on the fixing seat. This asymmetric design ensures that the components can only be connected in the correct orientation, preventing misinsertion and improving connection reliability while adding minimal structural complexity through simple geometric features.
Solution Approach 2:
Magnets are introduced as intermediary elements between the fixing stand and seat to provide attractive force that guides and secures the engagement process. The magnets facilitate reliable connection by holding the components in proper alignment during assembly and maintaining secure attachment, improving reliability while adding a relatively simple magnetic field-based mechanism.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the conductive terminals are arranged to connect during engagement, then charging function is enabled, but the ease of manufacture decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The charging system is segmented into distinct components: conductive terminals on the fixing stand, corresponding terminals or contacts on the fixing seat, and a charging module. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured and tested independently, then assembled together, which can simplify the overall manufacturing process despite the added functionality by enabling modular production and reducing the complexity of any single manufacturing step.
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
Enables the charging of bicycles by forming electrical connections between the fixing stand and seat, accommodating both conventional and charging-enabled stands, and can be applied to various objects requiring a charging module, enhancing practicality and versatility.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic piece is arranged between the body and the seat
Implementation Method 2
the at least a first magnet attracts the at least a second magnet for the convex portion to be positioned in the concave portion
Data Source
AI summary
A fixing connector with a charging module which is an assembling structure of a fixing seat and a fixing stand, wherein the fixing seat comprises a seat and a charging module; the seat has a concave portion, the charging module is arranged in the concave portion and comprises a body, a plurality of first conductive terminals and at least an elastic piece; the body has a plane and at least an anti-misinsertion key arranged on the plane, the first conductive terminals are arranged on the body and may be protruded out from the plane, the elastic piece is arranged between the body and the seat; the fixing connector with the fixing seat and the fixing stand includes the said fixing seat and a fixing stand comprising a convex portion to assemble the fixing stand onto the fixing seat by inserting the convex portion in the concave portion. Thereby, the charging module may perform charging when the fixing stand is assembled onto the fixing seat.