Motorcycle Fender Accessory Mounting Bracket with Chrome Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motorcycle fender accessory mounting systems lack a secure and versatile method for attaching various accessories, such as passenger seats and luggage racks, which can lead to vibration, noise, and damage to the fender's paint.
Innovation Solution
A bracket assembly with a locating portion and a mating portion, including protrusions and slots, is used in conjunction with a chrome-plated attachment member and mounting members on the fender, allowing for secure attachment and easy removal of accessories via fasteners, with rubber spacers for protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If accessories are mounted directly to the fender using conventional methods, then the mounting process is simple, but the attachment is insecure leading to vibration and noise
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: a bracket with locating portion and mating portion, an attachment member with receiving area, and fasteners. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while maintaining overall system reliability without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is received within the receiving area of the attachment member, creating a nested structure. The locating portion fits into the attachment member, and the mating portion engages with fasteners. This nested arrangement secures accessories firmly to the fender, eliminating vibration and noise while maintaining a compact mounting system.
2Reliability
If mounting systems are designed for secure attachment, then vibration and noise are reduced, but the fender paint may be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment member acts as an intermediary component between the bracket and the fender. It provides a receiving area that accommodates the bracket while distributing mounting stresses away from the fender's cosmetic paint surface. The attachment member can be permanently mounted to the fender through appropriate methods without damaging the paint, thereby protecting the fender appearance while maintaining secure accessory attachment.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a permanent mounting system is used, then accessory stability is improved, but accessory removal and switching becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system combines permanent and removable features dynamically. The attachment member is permanently mounted to the fender to provide a stable base, while the bracket and accessory can be easily attached and removed using fasteners. This dynamic design allows accessories to be securely mounted during use for stability, yet easily removed when accessory switching is desired, maintaining both stability and operational ease.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a versatile mounting system is designed to accommodate various accessories, then adaptability is improved, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is designed with universal components that can accommodate various accessories. The bracket with its locating portion and mating portion can be configured for different accessory types, while the attachment member with its receiving area provides a standardized interface. This universal design allows the same basic mounting system to securely attach different accessories (passenger seats, luggage racks, etc.) without increasing overall system complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution provides a secure, vibration-reducing, and aesthetically pleasing method for attaching accessories to a motorcycle fender, preventing paint damage and allowing for easy accessory switching.
Implementation Method 1
chrome-plated attachment member
Data Source
AI summary
The present device includes a removable system for an accessory assembly mounted to the fender of a motorcycle. The accessory is generally attached to a bracket that mates with an attachment member connected to the fender. Fasteners may be utilized to ensure that the bracket remains joined to the attachment member. Upon removal of the fasteners, the bracket may be separated from the attachment member. When the accessory is removed from the fender, the attachment member represents an aesthetically pleasing component of the fender. In addition, the attachment member also provides protection for the fender so that when the accessory is attached to the fender, the accessory does not damage the paint thereof.