Motorbike Case Locking System with Reversible Transmission Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motorcycle cases require different components for the release and locking system depending on the side of the motorbike they are mounted on, leading to increased economic costs.
Innovation Solution
A release and locking system for motorcycle cases that uses a transmission plate and complementary projections and stops, allowing the same components to be used for both left and right orientations by simply flipping the transmission plate and/or stop.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different components are used for left and right orientations of the release and locking system, then the system can be properly mounted on either side of the motorbike, but the economic cost increases due to manufacturing and inventory of multiple component variants
Solution Approach 1:
The transmission plate is designed with symmetric mounting features that allow it to be installed in either orientation (left or right side of the motorbike) using the same components. The plate includes complementary projections and stops that can engage with the motorbike frame regardless of which side the case is mounted on, eliminating the need for separate left-hand and right-hand components.
Solution Approach 2:
The transmission plate incorporates asymmetric elements (projections and stops) that are strategically positioned to provide symmetric functionality when the plate is installed. By designing the plate itself as an asymmetric component that can be oriented in two ways, the patent achieves universal mounting capability while using identical parts for both left and right installations.
2Ease of manufacture
If the release and locking system is designed with fixed orientation components, then manufacturing is simpler, but the system cannot be easily reconfigured for different mounting sides
Solution Approach 1:
The transmission plate is designed with movable and adjustable elements that allow it to adapt its configuration based on the mounting side. The plate can be positioned or oriented differently during installation to accommodate either left or right mounting requirements, providing dynamic adaptability while maintaining component standardization.
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AI summary
The case for motorbikes comprises a release and locking system for releasing or locking the case with a lever (3), at least one projection (4) and at least one stop (5), the at least one projection (4) and the at least one stop (5) being complementary to each other, and the lever (3), the at least one projection (4) and the at least one stop (5) being movable between a release position and a locking position, and a transmission plate (6) on which the at least one stop (5) is mounted, the transmission plate (6) transmitting the movement between the lever (3) and the stop (5), the transmission plate (6) and/or the at least one stop (5) being able to be positioned in a first orientation or in a second orientation, depending on the side of the case where the lever (3) is to be installed.