Cycling Computer Mounting and Interface Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cycling computers have limited mounting options on bicycles and cumbersome user interfaces, making it difficult for cyclists to easily attach and operate them during high-speed biking.
Innovation Solution
A cycling computer system with a user interface unit that can be attached to various locations on a bicycle, featuring a swing switch mechanism with dual rotational functionality and a stabilizing element for secure mounting, allowing for easy operation and adjustable placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If small buttons are used for the user interface, then the device size is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates during high-speed biking
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the display screen and control buttons into a single integrated unit. The display serves dual purposes: showing information and functioning as a control interface through touch or proximity sensing, eliminating the need for separate small physical buttons while maintaining compact device size.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a rotatable display unit that can dynamically change its orientation and position. This dynamic adjustment allows the display to present information clearly to the cyclist while keeping the control interface easily accessible, adapting to different viewing angles and operational needs during cycling.
2Device complexity
If limited mounting options are provided, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs a universal mounting base with multiple attachment points and adjustable positioning mechanisms that can accommodate various bicycle frame geometries and positions. This single mounting system serves multiple functions: securing the device to different locations, adjusting display angle, and providing cable management, thereby achieving high adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity.
3Device complexity
If the display is fixed in position, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to limited viewing angles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a rotatable and adjustable display unit that can dynamically change its orientation and position. This dynamic adjustment allows the display to present information clearly to the cyclist while keeping the control interface easily accessible, adapting to different viewing angles and operational needs during cycling.
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AI summary
There is provided an improved solution for a user interface of a cycling computer user interface unit (210) and an improved solution for mounting a cycling computer (100, 200) to a bicycle (110). The user interface solution comprises a swing switch rotating about a shaft (222) and the mounting solution comprises a cross element (600) enabling mounting in 90 degree resolution.