Flexible Frame Mounting Base for Secure Bicycle Attachment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mounting systems for objects on transportation devices, such as bicycles, are often bulky, inflexible, and not adaptable to the frame geometry, and may be easily damaged or overtightened, failing to provide secure and convenient access to the mounted items.

Innovation Solution

A mounting system comprising a base assembly with a flexible fastener that can be secured to the frame at a desired location, using a combination of longitudinal and transverse passages and a fastener tensioner to ensure secure and adjustable attachment of objects without interfering with the operation of the transportation device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If prior mounting devices such as plastic straps are used, then objects can be mounted on the frame, but the devices become bulky and lack flexibility in length and placement

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility in placementVSAvoidbulky structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting device is divided into separate components: a frame-mounted base assembly with passages and a separate flexible fastener that wraps around the frame. This segmentation allows the fastener to be thin and flexible while the base assembly provides the mounting structure, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and bulkiness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The fastener is designed as a flexible, adjustable component that can be routed through different passages and tightened to various degrees. This dynamic design allows the same device to adapt to different frame geometries and mounting locations without being bulky, achieving both flexibility and compactness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If prior mounting devices are used, then objects can be secured to the frame, but the devices are easily overtightened and damaged

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure attachmentVSAvoiddevice durability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSStrength

Solution Approach 1:

The base assembly includes a receptacle that receives the end stop of the fastener, providing a mechanical limit that prevents overtightening. This prior cushioning design ensures the fastener can be tightened sufficiently for secure attachment without being damaged by excessive force, resolving the contradiction between reliability and durability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

3Adaptability or versatility

If fasteners are provided on the frame, then objects can be mounted directly, but the fasteners may not be suitable for the desired device type or location

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting location flexibilityVSAvoidfastener system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The base assembly with its longitudinal and transverse passages serves as a universal mounting interface that can accommodate different fastener types and routing configurations. This multi-functional design allows the same base assembly to work with various object types and mounting locations without requiring frame-specific fasteners, achieving adaptability without excessive complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP4438450A1Systems and methods for mounting objects to a frame

Publication Date: 2024.10.02 SCHLAGE LOCK CO LLC

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AI summary

Systems and methods are provided for mounting an object (16) or bracket (14) to a transportation device (18). A base assembly (30) is secured to a frame (12) of the transportation device (18) with a flexible fastener (20) that extends around the frame (12) and through at least one passage (78, 80) of the base assembly (30).