Micromobility Electric Vehicle Cargo Storage With Elastic Retainers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional micromobility transportation options are not well suited for moderate distance trips (2-5 miles) in urban environments, leading to user discomfort and reduced selection for such trips.
Innovation Solution
A micromobility electric vehicle with a footboard and frame design that includes angled portions and storage volumes, equipped with adjustable hooks and elastic retainers to secure objects of various sizes and shapes, enhancing user comfort and convenience for moderate distance travel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional micromobility transportation options (bicycles, scooters) are used for moderate distance trips (2-5 miles), then the vehicle structure remains simple and lightweight, but user comfort deteriorates and rider fatigue increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies an electric motor to the micromobility vehicle, transforming it from a purely manual propulsion system to an electrically assisted one. This dynamic enhancement allows the vehicle to maintain ease of operation while extending its effective range and duration for moderate distance trips (2-5 miles), reducing rider fatigue through electric power assistance.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional micromobility vehicles are used without storage facilities, then the vehicle structure remains simple, but cargo handling capability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple storage compartments into the micromobility vehicle frame, creating a universal platform that can handle various cargo types (packages, groceries, personal items). The storage system is designed to work with the electric motor and overall vehicle structure, providing multi-functional capability for both passenger transport and cargo delivery without requiring separate vehicles.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements nested storage compartments where smaller storage spaces are positioned within or between larger structural elements of the vehicle frame. This nesting approach maximizes cargo capacity while minimizing the overall structural complexity, as the storage compartments utilize the existing frame geometry rather than adding separate external structures.
3Adaptability or versatility
If storage volumes are added to the vehicle, then cargo storage capability improves, but the vehicle weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent strategically positions storage compartments in specific locations along the vehicle frame where they can be accessed without interfering with the rider's position or the electric motor operation. The storage volumes are integrated into the frame structure itself rather than added as separate heavy components, optimizing the distribution of weight and maintaining vehicle maneuverability while providing adequate storage capability.
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AI summary
A micromobility electric vehicle includes a front storage volume and a rear storage volume. The front storage volume may be defined on two sides by an angled footboard portion and a column. The rear storage volume may be defined on two sides by a curved footboard portion and a seat post. Retainers including an elastic member may be employed in the front and/or rear storage volume to releasably secure objects of different sizes and shapes in the front or rear storage volumes. Hooks may be employed in the front and/or rear storage volumes to allow an object with a strap to be supported in the front or rear storage volume.