Motorized Vehicle Fork Crown Electronic Board Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Motorcycles and similar vehicles lack integration of advanced electronic technologies due to aesthetic concerns and the need for unsightly external casings, limiting the adoption of new features like connected vehicle systems.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating an electronic board within the fork crown, which houses a cavity and centralizes data processing, allowing for control of vehicle functions, communication with external units, and geolocation, while maintaining a sleek appearance through a single-piece body design with minimal visual impact.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If electronic components and casings are added to the motorcycle, then the vehicle gains connected functionalities and data processing capabilities, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates due to unsightly external elements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the electronic board and its housing into the existing fork crown structure. The electronic board is mounted inside the fork crown's internal cavity, combining the aesthetic function of the fork crown with the electronic functionality, thereby eliminating the need for separate external casings while maintaining visual appeal.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic board is nested within the internal cavity of the fork crown. This nesting approach allows the electronic components to be housed inside the existing structural element, preserving the external aesthetic appearance while integrating advanced electronic functionalities within the vehicle's design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If electronic systems are integrated into the motorcycle, then new functionalities are achieved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fork crown is designed to serve multiple functions: it maintains its traditional role in the suspension system while simultaneously housing the electronic board and its components. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate structures, thereby managing device complexity while achieving new connected vehicle functionalities.
Solution Approach 2:
The electronic board is designed to be self-contained within the fork crown, utilizing the existing structural space and mounting points. The system integrates data collection, processing, and control functions within a single modular unit, reducing overall system complexity through self-sufficient design.
Data Source
AI summary
A motorized vehicle including: a front fork; a steering shaft able to rotate inside a steering column; at least one fork crown coupled to the steering shaft and to the front fork; and at least one electronic component intended to collect and/or transmit data relating to the operation of the motorised vehicle. The fork crown has a body in which there is formed a cavity closed by a cover and an electronic board housed in the cavity and able to centralize and/or process the data supplied by the at least one electronic component.