Handlebar Bracket for Bicycle Safety Devices
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Solution Overview
Problem
Bicyclists lack effective protection against attacks by persons and animals while riding, as existing safety devices are not conveniently accessible or easily transferable between vehicles, and often require carrying multiple devices that may hinder quick access during emergencies.
Innovation Solution
A protective apparatus securely attaches to a bicycle's handlebar, housing multiple personal protective devices such as pepper spray and a safety alarm, allowing quick access and easy transfer between vehicles, with a clamp unit that securely holds the bracket structure on the handlebar.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple personal protective devices are carried in pocket or bag, then protection against different attackers is improved, but quick access during emergency is hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple personal protective devices (pepper spray canister, personal alarm, flashlight) into a single integrated bracket structure mounted on the bicycle handlebar. This merging allows the rider to access all protection devices quickly from one location without searching through pockets or bags, while maintaining versatility against different types of attackers.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective devices are pre-positioned in the bracket structure before any emergency occurs. The pepper spray, alarm, and flashlight are all mounted in advance on the handlebar, so when an emergency arises, the rider can immediately grab or activate the appropriate device without delay.
2Ease of operation
If personal protective devices are attached to bicycle, then quick access is improved, but ease of transfer between vehicles is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separable components: the bracket structure with mounted devices can be easily detached from one bicycle and attached to another. This segmentation allows quick access during emergency while maintaining transferability between different bicycles or vehicles.
3Ease of operation
If safety devices are made portable for carrying, then ease of transport is improved, but secure holding during riding is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket structure merges the holding function with the bicycle's handlebar, providing secure attachment during riding. The same bracket allows easy removal and transport when not in use, combining secure holding and portability in a single design.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a device and a method for protecting a bicyclist from attacks by persons and/or animals while bicyclist is using the bicycle. The device includes a bracket structure, a safety alarm device, self-defense spray device and a clamp unit. The clamp unit mounts the bracket structure on the bicycle handlebar. The safety alarm device and the self-defense spray device are used to deter/repel/scare off the attacker. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. section. 1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. section 1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.