Head Tube Water Bottle Mount Assembly Without Additional Hardware
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle water bottle mounts require additional mounting points and hardware, which can be cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A water bottle mount assembly that mounts directly to a bicycle's head tube or fork without needing additional mounting points, utilizing a right and left side bottle cage with threaded or magnetic fasteners, and a bolt and washer system for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If additional mounting points and mounting hardware are used to attach water bottle mounts to a bicycle, then the mounting security and stability are improved, but the device complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the water bottle mount attachment function with the existing head tube structure. The mount utilizes the head tube's existing geometry and features, merging the mounting function into the existing structure rather than adding separate mounting components. This reduces device complexity while maintaining mounting security.
Solution Approach 2:
The head tube structure serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the bicycle steering mechanism and simultaneously serves as the mounting structure for water bottle cages. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for dedicated mounting hardware, reducing complexity while maintaining reliability.
2Reliability
If traditional mounting methods with multiple hardware components are used, then the mounting security is improved, but the installation time and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the mount attachment function with the head tube structure, the installation process is simplified. The mount integrates with existing structure, reducing the number of steps and components involved in installation, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining security.
3Reliability
If additional mounting points are added to the bicycle frame, then the mounting stability is improved, but the adaptability to different bicycle configurations deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The head tube is a universal component found on virtually all bicycles, making it an ideal mounting location that maintains adaptability across different bicycle configurations. By utilizing this existing universal structure, the mount achieves stability without compromising versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention moves the mounting location to the head tube area, utilizing the vertical space and structural features in this dimension of the bicycle frame. This allows stable mounting while maintaining compatibility with various frame geometries and configurations.
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AI summary
A water bottle mount and water bottle mount assembly configured to mount onto a head tube of a bicycle. The water bottle mount assembly may have a right side bottle cage and a left side bottle cage which are adapted to receive water bottles. The water bottle mount is adapted to mount onto a traditional bicycle head tube, or fork within a head tube, such that additional mounting points and additional mounting hardware are not needed.