Interlocking Bicycle Mount Isolator for Handheld Vibration Damping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing mounts for securing handheld electronic devices to bicycles and motorcycles do not effectively dampen vibrations, leading to discomfort and potential damage from rigid attachment.
Innovation Solution
A vibration dampening device comprising a chassis with interlocking pieces and grommets that allow relative movement while limiting separation, using snap tabs and retention rings to prevent complete disengagement, thereby absorbing vibrations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If rigid mounting is used to secure the handheld device to the bicycle, then the device is firmly held in place, but vibrations are transmitted to the device causing discomfort and potential damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary vibration dampening device between the rigid mount and the handheld device. This intermediary component includes a chassis with interlocking pieces and vibration dampening grommets that absorb vibrations while maintaining the mounting strength, thus resolving the contradiction between firm holding and vibration transmission.
Solution Approach 2:
The vibration dampening device uses composite construction combining rigid interlocking pieces (for structural strength) with flexible vibration dampening grommets (for vibration absorption). This composite approach allows the mounting system to simultaneously achieve both strong attachment and vibration isolation.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If vibration dampening components are added to the mount, then vibration transmission is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration dampening device is segmented into distinct functional components: a chassis with interlocking pieces for structural integration and separate vibration dampening grommets for vibration absorption. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while simplifying the overall assembly and installation process.
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
Effectively reduces vibrations transmitted to handheld devices, enhancing user comfort and device longevity by absorbing and dampening movements.
Implementation Method 1
The one or more vibration dampening grommets are engaged with the first and second interlocking pieces to provide dampening of vibrations incurred by the mount during movement of the bike
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AI summary
A vibration dampening device for a mount including a mount head and a base for mounting a handheld device on a bicycle. The vibration dampening device comprises a chassis and one or more vibration dampening grommets. The chassis comprises first and second interlocking pieces configured to be disposed between the mount head and the base moveable relative to each other. The chassis includes structure for limiting movement of the first and second interlocking pieces relative to each other.