Upright Bicycle Securing System with Rotating Mount
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Solution Overview
Problem
Bicycles are often targeted for theft due to their lightweight nature and ease of mobility, and existing securing systems struggle to stabilize them on inclined surfaces, making them vulnerable to theft.
Innovation Solution
A bicycle securing system that includes a mounting device with a planar frame mount, rotating connection, and cables with hooks and loops, allowing the bicycle to be securely affixed to a stationary pole, ensuring upright positioning on both flat and sloped surfaces using v-bolts and a piston mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a bicycle is secured to a pole on an inclined surface using conventional methods, then the bicycle can be attached to the pole, but the bicycle cannot be positioned in a stable upright manner due to the incline
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device incorporates a rotating connection that allows the frame mount to dynamically adjust its orientation. The perpendicular member can rotate relative to the stationary pole, enabling the system to adapt to inclined surfaces while maintaining upright bicycle positioning. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction by allowing the structure to change its configuration based on the terrain angle.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces a rotational dimension to the mounting system. The perpendicular member rotates around the stationary pole, adding a rotational degree of freedom that allows the bicycle to be secured upright on inclined surfaces. This dimensional change enables the system to compensate for ground inclination by adjusting the mounting angle in the rotational dimension.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a bicycle is secured on flat ground using conventional methods, then the bicycle can be attached, but the system lacks adaptability to handle sloped surfaces
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device is segmented into distinct functional components: a frame mount for attaching to the bicycle, a rotating connection for orientation adjustment, and a perpendicular member for securing to the pole. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while working together to provide terrain adaptability without excessive overall complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device is designed as a universal system that can secure bicycles on both flat and inclined surfaces using the same device. The rotating connection and perpendicular member combination provides multi-functionality, allowing the same mounting device to adapt to various terrain conditions without requiring separate specialized mountings for different surfaces.
3Reliability
If conventional securing methods are used on inclined surfaces, then the attachment can be made, but the bicycle remains vulnerable to theft due to instability
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device performs preliminary orientation adjustment through its rotating connection before final securing. By allowing the perpendicular member to rotate into the correct orientation that compensates for the incline, the system establishes proper upright positioning before the bicycle is fully secured, thereby preventing instability that would make it vulnerable to theft.
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
The system effectively secures bicycles in an upright position on various surfaces, enhancing theft prevention by providing stability and adaptability to different terrain, thereby reducing the risk of theft.
Implementation Method 1
a piston mechanism
Implementation Method 2
a rotating connection
Data Source
AI summary
A system for securing a bicycle in an upright manner features a bicycle having a frame with a tube and features a stationary pole as a base for mounting. The system features a mounting device comprising a planar frame mount having a plurality of apertures. A mount second side features a rotating connection attached to a perpendicular member having a shape of an “L”. The mounting device features a cylindrical piston housing attached to the perpendicular member having a centrally located piston chamber, a first cable chamber, and a second cable chamber. The mounting device features a first cable adapted to be retracted from the first cable chamber having a hook and a second cable adapted to be retracted from the second cable chamber having a loop. A piston is adapted to be retracted from the piston chamber via a piston second end having a semicircular mount.