Modular Towable Trailer with Collapsible Frame for Motorcycle Cargo
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Solution Overview
Problem
Motorcycle users lack a convenient and compact solution for carrying cargo, as motorcycles do not have a roof rack like cars or SUVs.
Innovation Solution
A towable trailer system that includes a trailer vehicle adaptable to be removably attached to a towing vehicle and a collapsible cargo bin that can be removably engaged to the trailer vehicle, allowing for easy disassembly and compact storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a traditional trailer is used for cargo transport, then cargo carrying capability is improved, but device complexity and storage difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The trailer is divided into separate modular components including a hitch assembly, frame members, and a cargo box that can be detached and stored independently. This segmentation allows each component to be managed separately, reducing overall system complexity when the trailer is not in use.
Solution Approach 2:
The trailer incorporates collapsible frame members that can transition between an extended configuration for cargo transport and a collapsed configuration for compact storage. This dynamic capability allows the trailer to adapt its structure based on operational needs, effectively reducing device complexity during non-use periods.
2Quantity of substance
If a trailer is constantly attached to the towing vehicle, then cargo carrying capability is improved, but ease of operation and storage flexibility worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The trailer's modular design with detachable components enables easy attachment and detachment from the towing vehicle. The separate hitch assembly and frame members can be quickly connected or disconnected, providing storage flexibility when cargo transport is not needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The collapsible frame members allow the trailer to transition between operational and storage states. When not in use, the frame can be collapsed to a compact size, significantly improving storage flexibility and ease of operation compared to a permanently extended structure.
3Strength
If a rigid non-collapsible trailer is used, then structural strength is improved, but storage space requirements and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The frame members are designed with collapsible mechanisms that maintain structural strength during the collapsed state while reducing volume for storage. The dynamic structure allows the trailer to achieve both strength and compactness at different operational states, eliminating the need for large permanent storage space.
Solution Approach 2:
The collapsible frame members can be nested within each other when collapsed, similar to nested dolls. This nesting arrangement maximizes space efficiency during storage while maintaining the structural integrity needed for cargo transport when extended.
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AI summary
A towable trailer system includes a trailer vehicle and a cargo bin removably coupled to the trailer vehicle. The trailer vehicle includes a hitch connecting assembly having a first elongate member, a hitch coupler coupled to the first elongate member, and a tubular mount coupled to the first elongate member. A main body assembly is removably coupled to the hitch connecting assembly and having a pair of wheel assemblies movably supporting the trailer vehicle on a surface, and a second elongate member removably coupled to the first elongated member. A first cross bar coupled to the second elongate member extends substantially perpendicularly to the second elongate member, and a second cross bar is removably coupled to the pair of wheel assemblies. A third elongate member extends from the second crossbar to the second elongate member. The cargo bin includes a cargo bin receiver removably engaged with the tubular mount.