Handlebar Grip Covers with Removable Aesthetic Shell

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional handlebar accessories for scooters often obstruct user access to the handlebar or impair riding and steering capabilities while providing limited aesthetic value.

Innovation Solution

A handgrip assembly with a cover portion that is permanently coupled to the handgrip portion, featuring multiple walls to create a space that maintains user accessibility and provides an appearance of an oversized hand grasping the handlebar, enhancing both functionality and visual appeal without compromising performance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Shape

If handlebar accessories are added to provide visual effect and protection, then aesthetic value and protection are improved, but user access to handlebar and riding performance are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaesthetic valueVSAvoiduser access to handlebar

Core Design Contradiction:

ShapeVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The cover portion is nested over the handgrip portion, with the cover being removable to allow direct access to the handgrip. This nesting arrangement allows the aesthetic cover to be present during normal use while enabling easy removal when improved grip or handling is needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The cover portion is designed to be removable and replaceable, transforming from a static obstruction into a dynamic accessory that can be adjusted based on user needs. When removed, full handlebar access is restored; when attached, aesthetic value and protection are enhanced.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Shape

If cover portion is added to provide visual effect, then aesthetic value is improved, but accessibility to handgrip is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvevisual effectVSAvoidaccessibility to handgrip

Core Design Contradiction:

ShapeVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The handgrip assembly is segmented into two distinct functional parts: the handgrip portion for operational contact and the cover portion for aesthetic display. This segmentation allows each part to fulfill its primary function independently while maintaining overall integration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The cover portion acts as an intermediary element between the user and the handgrip. It provides aesthetic value and protection while allowing the user to access the handgrip when needed by simply removing the cover, thus mediating between aesthetic desires and operational needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If permanent coupling is used to secure cover to handgrip, then reliability is improved, but ease of manufacture is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecure attachmentVSAvoidassembly complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The cover portion and handgrip portion are merged into a single unitary component formed by injection molding. This combining of parts eliminates the need for separate attachment mechanisms, achieving reliable securing through the molding process itself while simplifying manufacturing and assembly.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS10589816B2Handlebar grip covers

Publication Date: 2020.03.17 RAZOR USA LLC

AI summary

A vehicle includes a handgrip assembly supported by a handlebar assembly. The handgrip assembly includes handgrip portion that defines an outer grip surface. The handgrip assembly also includes a cover portion coupled to the handgrip portion and partially surrounding the handgrip portion. The cover portion provides an appearance of a hand supported by or grasping the handlebar assembly.