Pivotable Bicycle Storage Unit with Segmented Cover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle storage devices, such as the Taiwan Utility Patent No. M245,136, are inconvenient for removing tools from the base when attached to a bicycle, as the cap covering the slots is troublesome to access.
Innovation Solution
A storage device with an attachment unit and a storage unit that includes a pivotable mechanism with positioning slots and a guiding slot, allowing the storage unit to pivot relative to the attachment unit, and a cover that can be opened using a lever member and buckle member for easy access to stored tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the cap is fixed on the base to cover the slots, then the tools are protected from falling out, but it becomes troublesome and inconvenient to remove the cap for taking tools out
Solution Approach 1:
The cap is transformed from a fixed structure to a movable structure that can pivot between a closed position (covering the slots to retain tools) and an open position (allowing easy access to tools). The pivot connection enables dynamic adjustment of the cap's position based on usage needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The cap is divided into a cap body and a cap cover that can separate from each other. The cap cover can be removed from the cap body to provide direct access to the slots, eliminating the need to pivot the entire cap assembly and improving tool accessibility.
2Reliability
If the storage device is attached to the bicycle down tube, then it is securely mounted, but accessing the tools becomes inconvenient due to the cap's position
Solution Approach 1:
The pivot connection allows the cap to be dynamically opened without requiring detachment from the bicycle frame. Users can easily pivot the cap open to access tools while the attachment remains securely mounted on the down tube.
Solution Approach 2:
By separating the cap into removable cap cover and cap body components, the design allows secure mounting of the entire assembly to the bicycle while enabling convenient access to tools through removal of just the cap cover.
3Quantity of substance
If the slots are deep to store L-shaped hex keys, then storage capacity is improved, but the cap becomes harder to remove and operate
Solution Approach 1:
The cap is segmented into cap body and cap cover that can separate from each other. Users can remove just the cap cover to access tools in deep slots without needing to manipulate the entire heavy cap assembly, making operation easier while maintaining deep slot storage capacity.
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AI summary
A storage device includes an attachment unit and a storage unit. The attachment unit includes a bracket, a support connected with a bottom end of the bracket, and a first joining member. The bracket includes at least one through-hole adapted for attachment to a bicycle by a fastener. The support includes a first pivoting portion, and the first joining member is inserted through the first pivoting portion. The storage unit includes a container adapted for storing articles and a second joining member. The container includes a second pivoting portion pivotally connected with the first pivoting portion of the support. The second joining member is inserted through the second pivoting portion and is engaged with the first joining member. The storage unit is pivotable with respect to the attachment unit about an axis extending through the first and second joining members.