Modular Bicycle Bag Elastic Attachment System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle bags suffer from complex and prone-to-breakage mechanical clip systems, exposure to dirt and damage during use, and added bulk and weight due to their attachment mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A modular bag system for bicycles comprising a first component with a support container that can be removably attached to the bicycle frame using strap and hook connection means, and a second component that can be housed within the first component for easy transport and use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mechanical clip system is used to attach the bag to the bicycle frame, then the bag can be securely fixed during pedaling, but the system becomes complex and prone to breakage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the complex mechanical clip system with a simple elastic band that uses elastic deformation to provide attachment. The elastic band stretches to accommodate the bag and bicycle frame, then maintains constant pressure to secure the bag without requiring complex mechanical components like clips, latches, or fasteners.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the attachment mechanism from rigid mechanical connections to a flexible elastic system. The elastic band's physical state changes between stretched and relaxed configurations, allowing it to adapt to different bag sizes and attachment points while maintaining secure fixation through elastic force rather than mechanical interlocking.
2Ease of operation
If the bag is made removable for easy transport, then the user can easily move the bag, but the attachment system becomes weaker and more prone to breakage
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic band provides a simple pull-to-release mechanism that is extremely easy to operate - the user simply pulls the band to detach the bag. This eliminates complex mechanical release systems while maintaining secure attachment during use. The elastic force naturally holds the bag firmly during pedaling but allows effortless removal when needed.
3Reliability
If the bag includes a complete attachment system for the bicycle, then the bag can be securely fixed, but the bag becomes bulkier and heavier
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the attachment function from the bag itself and places it on the bicycle frame. The elastic band is attached to the frame rather than the bag, allowing the bag to be a simple, lightweight container without integrated attachment mechanisms. This separation reduces bag weight and bulk while maintaining secure attachment through the frame-mounted elastic system.
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 modular bag system provides improved strength, ease of mounting and dismounting, and versatility, while minimizing exposure to dirt and damage, and reducing bulk and weight compared to traditional systems.
Implementation Method 1
at least one elastic band, which during use is adapted to constrain the bag to the frame of the bicycle
Data Source
AI summary
Bag for bicycles and similar vehicles, adapted during use to be removably constrained to at least one bar of a frame of the bicycle or of the similar vehicle and/or of a rear rack and/or of a front rack, wherein the bag includes a first component, wherein the first component includes a support container provided with an opening, wherein the first component has at least one removable connection means including at least one band provided with at least one strap and/or hook and loop closure element, for removably constraining during use the first component to the at least one bar of the frame and/or of the rear rack and/or of the front rack of the bicycle or of the similar vehicle; method for removably connecting a bag for bicycles and similar vehicles.