Hidden Bicycle Frame Damper Layout for Protected Rear Suspension
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional shock absorbing bicycle frames expose the damper, compromising appearance, durability, and operational stability due to exposure to external forces and environmental factors, and posing safety risks from interference with clothing or accessories.
Innovation Solution
A hidden-type shock absorbing bicycle frame design that conceals the damper within the seat tube, integrating it with a transmission assembly to maintain aesthetic integrity and protect it from external interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If the damper is exposed in front of the seat tube, then the structure is simple and easy to access, but the appearance completeness is impaired and the damper is vulnerable to external damage
Solution Approach 1:
The damper is nested inside the seat tube assembly space, with the piston rod extending through the transmission assembly to connect with the rear vehicle frame. This nesting configuration protects the damper from external forces and environmental factors while maintaining the shock absorption function.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly is divided into multiple components: the seat tube with assembly plates, the transmission assembly with front and rear arms, and the damper. This segmentation allows the damper to be protected within the seat tube while still enabling its shock absorption function through the transmission mechanism.
2Ease of repair
If the damper is exposed, then maintenance access is easy, but the bicycle appearance is compromised and rider safety is reduced due to clothing interference
Solution Approach 1:
The damper is nested within the seat tube assembly space, eliminating the hazard of exposed moving parts that could clip clothing. The transmission assembly transmits the shock absorption force while keeping the damper body protected and out of the way of the rider.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the damper is hidden inside the seat tube, then appearance completeness is improved and protection from external factors is enhanced, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The damper is nested inside the seat tube assembly space, with the piston rod extending through the transmission assembly. This nested configuration protects the damper while using the existing frame structure to minimize added complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The seat tube assembly space serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the bicycle frame, houses and protects the damper, and allows the transmission assembly to pivot for shock absorption. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional protective structures.
4Ease of manufacture
If the damper is exposed, then installation is straightforward, but the damper is prone to damage from dust, mud, and sand
Solution Approach 1:
The damper is nested within the enclosed assembly space of the seat tube, which protects it from dust, mud, and sand. The transmission assembly connects the damper to the rear vehicle frame, allowing the damper to remain protected while still functioning reliably.
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AI summary
A hidden-type shock absorbing bicycle frame has a front vehicle frame, a transmission assembly, a rear vehicle frame, and a damper. The front vehicle frame has a seat tube having two assembly plates. The assembly plate has an upper pivot hole and a lower pivot hole. An assembly space is formed between the assembly plates. The transmission assembly is pivotally connected to the upper pivot holes and has two front arms located in the assembly space and two rear arms located at two sides of the seat tube and extending backwardly. The rear vehicle frame is pivotally connected with the rear arms and is pivotally connected with the seat tube. The damper hidden inside the assembly space has a top end pivotally connected with the front arms and a bottom end pivotally connected to the lower pivot holes.