Collapsible Pannier Blank Using Fold Lines for Cost Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional bicycle panniers are costly to fabricate and replace, and their woven construction limits customization to fit different bicycle sizes and shapes.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible pannier system made from cost-effective materials like corrugated plastic or cardboard, featuring foldable sections and adjustable configurations to fit various bicycle sizes, allowing easy assembly and disassembly for storage and replacement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional woven material is used to fabricate panniers, then the panniers have good structural strength, but the cost of fabrication and replacement becomes high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces expensive traditional woven panniers with inexpensive corrugated plastic or cardboard blanks that can be easily fabricated and replaced. The foldable design allows these cheap materials to achieve sufficient structural strength for temporary use, eliminating the need for costly traditional panniers.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If traditional woven construction is used, then the panniers have good durability, but the configuration cannot be customized for different bicycle sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The pannier blank is divided into multiple foldable sections that can be configured in different ways. The blank includes fold lines that allow it to be folded into various shapes and sizes, enabling customization for different bicycle rack configurations while maintaining sufficient durability through the rigid corrugated material structure.
3Shape
If traditional panniers are made from woven material, then they maintain their shape well, but they cannot be easily collapsed for storage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces fold lines that transform the rigid pannier structure into a dynamic, collapsible form. The blank can be folded flat for storage and then unfolded to regain its three-dimensional shape when needed, combining the benefits of shape retention during use with ease of storage.
4Adaptability or versatility
If custom panniers are made for each bicycle size, then the fit is optimized, but the complexity and cost of manufacturing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a universal pannier blank design that can be folded and configured to fit multiple different bicycle rack sizes and shapes. A single blank design serves multiple functions across different bicycle configurations, eliminating the need to manufacture separate custom panniers for each bicycle size while maintaining optimized fit through foldable adaptation.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to a blank for a collapsible, folded pannier configured to be mounted on a bicycle rack. The blank includes a bottom section that forms an item supporting surface when the blank is folded into the folded pannier configuration. The blank includes a lateral face section hingedly connected with the bottom section at a first fold line. The blank includes a medial face section hingedly connected with the bottom section at a second fold line. The blank is adapted to be folded from an unfolded blank configuration into a folded pannier configuration.