Rotatable Mobility Parking Holder for Clear Sidewalks
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Solution Overview
Problem
The increasing use of micro mobility devices like electric kickboards and scooters leads to issues such as unattended devices obstructing pedestrian paths, causing safety hazards and aesthetic concerns due to lack of proper storage solutions.
Innovation Solution
A parking apparatus comprising a clamp and holder system that can be installed on existing infrastructure like pillars, allowing for secure and space-efficient parking of mobility devices, with rotatable components to accommodate different device sizes and orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If mobility devices are left unattended on the roadside or sidewalk, then convenience of use is improved, but pedestrian safety and road occupancy are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The parking apparatus enables users to independently park mobility devices without requiring management personnel or complex procedures. The self-contained clamp and holder mechanism allows users to secure their devices autonomously, maintaining convenience while eliminating the need for supervised storage areas
Solution Approach 2:
The parking apparatus acts as an intermediary between the mobility device and the roadside environment. Instead of directly leaving devices on sidewalks (causing obstruction), the apparatus provides a dedicated mounting structure that mediates the interaction, allowing convenient parking without blocking pedestrian pathways
2Stability of the object's composition
If mobility devices are parked using a fixed rigid structure, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability to different device sizes and orientations is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The connection portion incorporates rotational joints that allow dynamic adjustment of the holder's orientation and angle. This enables the structure to adapt to different mobility device sizes and parking orientations while maintaining secure attachment through the rigid clamp base
Solution Approach 2:
The parking apparatus is divided into distinct functional segments: the fixed clamp portion attached to the installation object, the rotatable connection portion, and the holder portion that contacts the mobility device. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function - the clamp provides stable attachment while the rotatable connection provides adaptability
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus minimizes road occupancy, prevents pedestrian obstruction, enhances urban aesthetics, and ensures safe storage of mobility devices, addressing the challenges of unattended devices and safety hazards.
Implementation Method 1
a holder rotatably connected to the other end of the connection portion through a first hinge
Implementation Method 2
The second hinge may further include a bushing or a bearing.
Implementation Method 3
The second hinge may further include a bushing or a bearing.
Implementation Method 4
a fixing screw inserted into the insertion hole and screwed into the screw hole to provide fastening force to the first clamp body and the second clamp body
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is an apparatus for parking a mobility device to minimize road occupancy and safely park a mobility device. The apparatus includes: a clamp formed to be fastened to an installation object, while surrounding the installation object; a connection portion having one end connected to the clamp; and a holder rotatably connected to the other end of the connection portion through a first hinge and coupled to a portion of the mobility device.