Bottle Assembly with Dual Orientation Mounting for Cyclists
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle bottle holders typically offer only a single installation method, which fails to accommodate varying rider body shapes and riding habits, leading to difficulties in bottle retrieval and potential safety issues during cycling, as well as limited market appeal.
Innovation Solution
A bottle assembly with a supporting device that allows for multiple installation modes, featuring a bottle with first and second positioning portions and a bottle holder with corresponding second positioning portions, enabling the bottle to be fixed in different orientations, thus providing versatility in installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single installation way is provided in the bottle holder, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to different riders is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The bottle holder is divided into multiple independent positioning portions (first, second, third positioning portions) that can be selectively engaged with the bottle. Each positioning portion represents a separate installation mode, allowing the system to offer multiple installation ways without requiring a completely complex reconfigurable structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The bottle holder is designed to accommodate multiple installation modes (first, second, and third installation modes) within a single device structure. The same bottle holder can adapt to different rider needs and body shapes by engaging different positioning portions, achieving multi-functionality without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a bottle holder with multiple installation modes is designed, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning system is segmented into distinct, independent positioning portions (first, second, third positioning portions) rather than a single complex adjustable mechanism. This segmentation allows each portion to be simple in structure while collectively providing multiple installation modes, reducing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of designing a complex adjustable mechanism that can change its structure, the invention inverts the approach by providing multiple fixed positioning portions that offer predetermined installation modes. The simplicity of each individual positioning portion is maintained while achieving versatility through the combination of multiple simple elements.
3Ease of operation
If the bottle holder is designed for specific rider needs, then the ease of operation is improved, but the market appeal is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The bottle holder is designed with multiple positioning portions that can accommodate different rider body shapes and riding habits. This universal design allows the same bottle holder to serve multiple types of riders effectively, improving market appeal while maintaining ease of operation for each specific user through their preferred installation mode.
Solution Approach 2:
The bottle holder provides dynamic adaptability by allowing riders to select and switch between different installation modes (first, second, third installation modes) according to their needs. This dynamic configuration capability ensures that each rider can operate the bottle holder in the most comfortable and safe manner while the system remains versatile enough for diverse market segments.
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AI summary
A bottle assembly includes a bottle and a supporting device. The bottle has opposite top and bottom and a bottle wall extending from the top to the bottom. An outer surface of the bottle wall has first positioning portions. The bottle wall has first and second sides. The supporting device includes a base and a bottle holder connected to the base and accommodating the bottle. The bottle holder has corresponding second positioning portions. The bottle has first and second installation modes. When in the first installation mode, the second side faces the base, and the second positioning portions and some of first positioning portions are fixed to each other. When in the second installation mode, the first side faces the base, and the second positioning portions and some of the first positioning portions are fixed to each other. The bottle and the supporting device are also provided.