Bicycle Rack Swing Locking Mechanism With Cushioned Movable Rod
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bicycle rack swing locking mechanisms are inconvenient to operate and prone to damage due to improper force application, as the adjustment position is often far from the operational position and shares the same location as the operational position, leading to potential component breakage.
Innovation Solution
A swing locking mechanism for a bicycle rack featuring a movable rod with a handle and control assembly, allowing the second engaging portion to be easily rotated between locking and release positions, with a guiding groove and cushion for smooth operation and protection, and an elastic member to facilitate easy adjustment without excessive force.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the adjustment position of the engaging mechanism is close to the first rod member, then the structure is compact, but the user cannot adjust the second rod member by one hand
Solution Approach 1:
The patent moves the engaging mechanism from a position near the first rod member to a position near the operational end of the second rod member, changing the spatial dimension where the adjustment action occurs. This allows the user to operate the mechanism with one hand at a convenient location rather than reaching near the vehicle-mounted first rod member.
2Reliability
If the adjustment position of the engaging mechanism is at the operational position, then one-hand operation is possible, but components may be easily broken due to improper force
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a movable rod as an intermediary component between the user's manual operation and the engaging mechanism. The movable rod includes a cushion that absorbs and distributes the force applied by the user, preventing excessive or improper force from directly damaging the engaging mechanism components while still enabling easy one-hand operation.
3Reliability
If a rigid locking mechanism is used, then the locking is secure, but the operation requires excessive force and may cause damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a cushion within the movable rod that is positioned to absorb and soften the force applied during adjustment operations. This cushioning element is built into the structure beforehand, allowing the user to operate the engaging mechanism with minimal force while preventing damage from excessive force, thus maintaining both security and ease of operation.
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AI summary
A swing locking mechanism and a bicycle rack having the same are provided. The swing locking mechanism is configured to be assembled with a pivot seat of the bicycle rack, and the pivot seat includes at least one first engaging portion. The swing locking mechanism includes a movable rod, a handle and a control assembly.The movable rod includes at least one second engaging portion which is releasably engaged with the at least one first engaging portion and is movable between a locking position and a release position. The handle is fixedly disposed on the movable rod. The control assembly is connected with the at least one second engaging portion and includes an operating member located between the movable rod and the handle. The operating member is rotatable to drive the at least one second engaging portion to move.