Bicycle Stand with Segmented Frame for Compact Indoor Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a compact, lightweight, and cost-effective bicycle stand suitable for indoor use that does not damage walls and optimizes space usage, as existing stands are bulky and primarily designed for outdoor use.
Innovation Solution
A bicycle stand with a frame comprising elongate members and a stabilizing structure, where one member is on the ground and the other extends upwardly, engaging with the bicycle wheels, and includes a hinge mechanism or fasteners for easy storage and transport, with adjustable components to accommodate different bicycle sizes and configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If traditional bicycle stands are used, then bicycles can be stored, but they are bulky and take up too much space
Solution Approach 1:
The stand is divided into multiple elongate members (first elongate member, second elongate member, third elongate member) that can be arranged in different configurations. These segmented components allow the stand to occupy minimal space when folded while providing adequate support area when deployed, directly resolving the contradiction between compact storage and functional stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand incorporates movable connections between elongate members that allow it to transition between a compact folded state and an extended operational state. This dynamic capability enables the stand to minimize space occupation during storage while maximizing stability during bicycle support, addressing both requirements simultaneously.
2Adaptability or versatility
If outdoor bicycle stands are used, then bicycles can be stored, but they are not suitable for indoor use due to size
Solution Approach 1:
The stand's ability to dynamically change its configuration from extended to folded states makes it adaptable to both indoor and outdoor environments. The movable connections enable easy transformation between configurations, allowing the stand to fit within indoor spaces when folded while maintaining outdoor functionality when extended.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand design provides universal applicability for both indoor and outdoor bicycle storage through its configurable structure. The same stand can serve outdoor parking needs when extended and indoor apartment storage when folded, eliminating the need for different stands for different locations.
3Area of stationary object
If wall-mounted storage is used, then space is saved, but the wall may be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The stand acts as an intermediary solution between wall-mounted storage and floor storage. Instead of directly mounting to the wall, it provides a freestanding structure with a small footprint that indirectly achieves space savings without the harmful effect of wall damage. The elongate members create a stable support structure that occupies minimal floor area while avoiding contact with walls.
4Ease of manufacture
If the stand structure is simplified, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The stand uses multiple simple elongate members connected by movable joints rather than a single complex rigid structure. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured simply and cheaply using basic materials like aluminum extrusions, while the collective arrangement of segments provides the necessary stability through geometric configuration and weight distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand achieves stability not through complex structure but by optimizing parameters such as the length, thickness, and arrangement of simple elongate members. The movable connections are designed with appropriate friction and geometry to provide stability during bicycle support while allowing easy folding, maintaining both simplicity and functional performance.
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AI summary
A bicycle stand which includes a frame with a first channel support and a transversely extending second channel support which are configured to engage with parts of a rim of a bicycle wheel.