E-Bike Display Mount With Dual Handlebar Positions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing display units for electric bicycles are not adaptable to different bicycle geometries and rider requirements, as they can only be mounted in a single position on the handlebars, limiting their modular application across various types of bicycles.
Innovation Solution
A display unit with a holding arrangement that allows for two mounting positions, closer to or further from the driver, enabling modular attachment to different types of bicycles without additional fasteners, featuring rotating retaining cheeks and ergonomically designed controls for intuitive operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the display unit is mounted in a single fixed position on the handlebars, then the mounting structure is simple, but the adaptability to different bicycle geometries and rider preferences is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The holding arrangement incorporates a rotatable mounting mechanism that allows the display unit to be positioned at different angles and locations on the handlebars. The mounting structure can be rotated between a first position (closer to the rider) and a second position (further from the rider), transforming a static single-position mounting system into a dynamic multi-position system that adapts to different rider preferences and bicycle geometries.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding arrangement is designed as a universal mounting system that can accommodate different bicycle handlebar types and geometries. By providing multiple mounting positions and angles through the rotatable mechanism, a single holding arrangement design can be universally applied across various bicycle types (mountain bikes, road bikes, city bikes) and rider configurations, eliminating the need for multiple specialized mounting designs.
2Length of moving object
If the display unit is mounted closer to the rider, then the overall bicycle length is minimized for compact design, but the accessibility and comfort for the rider may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable holding arrangement enables dynamic repositioning of the display unit along the handlebar. During assembly or setup, the mounting structure can be rotated to place the display unit in the first position for compact overall length, or in the second position for improved rider accessibility. This dynamic adjustment capability allows optimization of both compactness and comfort depending on specific usage requirements.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a display unit (24) for an electric bicycle (1), said display unit (24) being secured to the handle bar (22) of the bicycle (1) by means of a holding arrangement (38). According to the invention, the display unit (24) can be mounted by means of the holding arrangement (38) optionally in a first mounted position close to the cyclist or in a second mounted position which is further away from the cyclist. The invention also relates to an electric bicycle (1) comprising said type of display unit (24)