Collapsible Scooter With Kickstand and Cargo Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional scooter systems lack versatility for cargo transport, are unable to stand on their own, and are cumbersome to store and transport.
Innovation Solution
A collapsible scooter system with a backrest, kickstand, and back bar that includes a storage compartment, providing improved stability and transportability through a collapsible design and additional features like a locking mechanism for joints, allowing the scooter to be easily stored and transported.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional scooter design is used, then the structure is simple, but the versatility for cargo transport is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The scooter is designed with multiple functions: a backrest that can serve as a cargo support surface, a storage compartment for cargo, and a kickstand for stable parking. These features transform a simple personal transport device into a multi-functional system that can transport both passengers and cargo, directly addressing the versatility improvement while managing structural complexity through integrated design
2Stability of the object's composition
If a conventional scooter design is used, then the structure is simple, but the ability to stand on its own is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The kickstand is designed as a self-operating mechanism that automatically supports the scooter in an upright position when not in use. The user simply engages the kickstand, and the scooter maintains its own stability without requiring continuous external support, embodying the self-service principle while improving the ability to stand upright
3Ease of operation
If a conventional scooter design is used, then the structure is simple, but the ease of storage and transport is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The scooter incorporates collapsible handlebars and a foldable frame structure that allow the device to transition between an extended operational state and a compact storage state. This dynamic design enables easy storage and transport by reducing the scooter's footprint while maintaining structural integrity, balancing the ease of operation with manageable structural complexity
Data Source
AI summary
A scooter includes an elongated foot rest base extending from a first end to a second end; a first wheel secured to the first end of the foot rest base; a second wheel secured to the second end of the foot rest base; a pivot joint extend through a thickness of the foot rest base, the pivot joint being positioned between the first end and the second end; a locking mechanism secured to the foot rest base and configured to lock the joint in a fixed position; a backrest pivotally secured to the second end of the foot rest base; and a storage compartment rigidly secured to the backrest.