Bicycle Accumulator Holding Device with Movable Locking Unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional holding devices for accumulators, such as bicycle accumulators, lack flexibility in positioning the locking unit, making it difficult to install and remove accumulators comfortably and efficiently.
Innovation Solution
The holding device incorporates a variation unit on the carrier element, allowing the locking unit to be positioned variably along the carrier element's longitudinal axis, enabling flexible installation and removal of accumulators without the need for tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the locking unit is firmly fixed in position relative to the carrier unit, then the structural simplicity is maintained, but the flexibility in installing and removing accumulators is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The locking unit is made movable along the carrier element through the variation unit, transforming it from a fixed static position to a dynamic adjustable position. This allows the locking unit to be repositioned to accommodate different accumulator sizes and installation requirements while maintaining structural simplicity through a single sliding mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding device is divided into separate functional modules: the carrier unit, the variation unit for positioning adjustment, and the locking unit. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while enabling flexible combination for different installation scenarios without increasing overall structural complexity.
2Ease of manufacture
If the locking unit is firmly fixed in position, then the manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but the adaptability to different accumulator positions is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The variation unit serves multiple functions: it positions the locking unit at different locations along the carrier element, accommodates accumulators of varying sizes, and enables both radial and axial installation orientations. This multi-functionality is achieved through a single adjustable mechanism rather than multiple fixed configurations, maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The position parameter of the locking unit along the carrier element is made variable through the variation unit. Instead of manufacturing multiple versions with fixed positions, the design allows continuous adjustment of the locking unit's position parameter, providing adaptability to different accumulator configurations while maintaining a single standardized component design.
3Ease of operation
If the locking unit is variable in position, then the flexibility in installation is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The variation unit is integrated within or attached to the carrier unit, and the locking unit is positioned within the variation unit's adjustment range. This nested arrangement allows the positioning functionality to be contained within the existing structural envelope, minimizing the increase in overall device complexity while maintaining the added flexibility.
4Ease of operation
If the locking unit is variable in position, then the ease of installation and removal is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The movable locking unit incorporates a sliding mechanism that allows easy adjustment during installation and removal operations. This dynamic feature is implemented through a simple linear guide and slider arrangement that adds minimal manufacturing complexity while dramatically improving ease of operation compared to fixed-position designs.
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AI summary
A holding device for releasably holding an accumulator, in particular a bicycle accumulator, on a frame, especially a bicycle frame, and includes at least a carrier unit provided with at least a carrier element, especially a guide rail, for the at least partial accommodation and/or guidance of the accumulator. The holding device has at least a variation unit situated at least partially on the carrier element for the variable positioning of a locking unit at different positions of the carrier element, in particular viewed along a longitudinal axis of the carrier element.