Integrated Frame Lamps for Shared E-Bikes

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing shared electric bikes face issues with lamp holders being susceptible to damage, affecting illumination, and posing a risk of lamp theft due to their removable nature.

Innovation Solution

A shared electric bike design featuring an integrated frame and lamps, where the front and rear lamps are embedded within the frame tubes, eliminating the need for lamp holders and enhancing structural stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If lamps are mounted on the frame through lamp holders, then the lamps can be installed and removed, but the lamp holders are susceptible to damage and may be stolen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelamp installation flexibilityVSAvoidlamp holder durability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the lamp and frame into a single integrated structure. The lamp housing is directly formed as part of the frame tube, eliminating the separate lamp holder component. This integration ensures that the lamp cannot be removed or stolen, and the structural strength of the frame directly protects the lamp from damage.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Ease of manufacture

If lamps are mounted on the frame through lamp holders, then installation is simplified, but the lamp holders can be damaged affecting illumination

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvelamp installation easeVSAvoidillumination reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The lamp housing is integrated directly into the frame tube structure, eliminating the need for separate lamp holders. This integration ensures that the lamp is protected by the frame's structural strength, preventing damage to the lamp mounting components and ensuring continuous, reliable illumination.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If lamps are mounted on the frame through lamp holders, then the structure remains modular, but the modular components are vulnerable to damage and theft

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural modularityVSAvoiddamage and theft vulnerability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the lamp and frame into an integrated structure where the lamp housing is formed as part of the frame tube. This eliminates the modular lamp holder component that was vulnerable to damage and theft, while the overall bike structure remains modular through other design elements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS20250162675A1Shared electric bike with integrated frame and lamps

Publication Date: 2025.05.22 VEORIDE INC

AI summary

Provided is a shared electric bike with integrated frame and lamps, which comprises a frame comprising a support tube, a handle connected at an end of the support tube, a first frame tube securely connected to the support tube, and a second frame tube, wherein a front lamp is embedded in one end of the first frame tube, the other end of the first frame tube is securely connected to one end of the second frame tube, and the other end of the second frame tube is securely connected to a seat tube, and wherein a rear lamp is embedded in an end of the seat tube; a set of wheels; and a battery. The shared electric bike with integrated frame and lamps addresses issues related to the susceptibility of light holders to damage, affecting illumination, and the potential risk of lamp theft.