Lock Mounting Assembly With Secure Retention and Easy Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lock holders for bicycles and similar transportation devices fail to securely carry locks without hindering operation, position them inconspicuously, and facilitate easy release when needed.
Innovation Solution
The development of lock mounting assemblies that use straps or connectors to securely attach locks to transportation devices like bicycles, motorcycles, or scooters, ensuring they do not interfere with operation and allow easy access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a lock holder is designed to securely carry the lock without rattling, then the reliability of lock retention is improved, but the device complexity increases due to additional securing mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly combines multiple functions into a single integrated structure: the bracket body provides structural support and positioning, while the elastic straps provide both securing and cushioning functions. This merging reduces overall device complexity while maintaining reliable lock retention through the combined action of these components.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic straps utilize material property changes (elasticity) to provide secure retention. The straps can deform to accommodate the lock and then exert restoring force to secure it firmly, changing their physical state from relaxed to tensioned to maintain reliable lock retention without complex mechanical mechanisms.
2Shape
If the lock is positioned inconspicuously on the bicycle frame, then the aesthetic appearance is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to reduced accessibility
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is designed with flexible elastic straps that can dynamically adjust to different lock positions and orientations. This allows the lock to be positioned in less conspicuous locations on the bicycle frame while maintaining easy accessibility, as the straps can accommodate various configurations during both mounting and retrieval operations.
3Ease of operation
If the mounting assembly provides easy release of the lock, then the ease of operation is improved, but the reliability of secure retention deteriorates due to weaker securing mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly separates the securing function (elastic straps providing continuous retention force) from the release function (user-applied force to overcome elastic resistance). This segmentation allows the straps to maintain reliable secure retention during normal use while enabling easy release when the user intentionally applies force to deform and release the straps from the lock.
Data Source
AI summary
Lock mounting assemblies are disclosed for storing and mounting a locking apparatus to a transportation device. The mounting assemblies include one or more straps or connectors for securing the mounting assembly to the transportation device. The mounting assemblies having a structure to securely retain the locking apparatus on the transportation device and provide easy access to and release of the locking apparatus from the mounting assembly.