Motorcycle Electronic Enclosure Mounting System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cases for portable electronic devices on motorcycles lack sufficient security, stability, and accessibility, often resulting in damage or loss during transportation, and do not provide adequate protection or easy access to the device while riding.
Innovation Solution
A protective electronics enclosure that mechanically mounts the device to the motorcycle fuel tank, featuring a transparent plastic shield, a locking mechanism, foam inserts for stability, and a built-in rain seal, allowing easy access and visibility, with options for mechanical or adhesive mounting and integration with the vehicle's power and stereo systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional cases with straps or Velcro connectors are used, then the case can be easily attached to the motorcycle, but the portable electronic device is not secure enough and may slide or fall during transportation
Solution Approach 1:
The enclosure is divided into a base member that attaches to the motorcycle and a cover shell that secures the device. This segmentation allows the mounting mechanism to be optimized separately from the device protection mechanism, resolving the contradiction between easy attachment and secure retention.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from simple strap-based retention to a three-dimensional mechanical mounting system with mounting tabs, recesses, and engagement features that create multi-point attachment. This dimensional approach provides superior security while maintaining ease of installation through a straightforward snap-together assembly process.
2Ease of manufacture
If the case is placed on the seat or behind the seat, then it is easy to attach, but the operator cannot readily access the portable electronic device while moving or upon stopping
Solution Approach 1:
The base member is designed with pre-positioned mounting tabs and engagement features that align with corresponding recesses on the motorcycle fuel tank. This preliminary design of the mounting interface allows for quick installation without complex tools, while the strategic placement on the fuel tank ensures immediate device accessibility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a cabinet is strapped on the motorcycle, then the device can be stored, but the device can slide inside the cabinet or lift out thereby having the possibility of ruining the device
Solution Approach 1:
The cover shell is designed with asymmetric engagement features including mounting tabs that extend in specific directions and recesses that receive them at defined orientations. This asymmetric design prevents the cover shell from detaching or allowing device escape, while maintaining easy alignment during assembly through the complementary tab-recess geometry.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover shell acts as a flexible yet protective enclosure that can accommodate various portable electronic devices while providing structural support. The shell's design allows it to conform to different device shapes while maintaining secure retention through the mechanical engagement features.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a zipper enclosure with magnets is used, then the case can be attached to the fuel tank, but it could become detached while the motorcycle is in use and does not make for easy access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces magnetic attachment with a mechanical mounting system using mounting tabs, recesses, and engagement features. This mechanical system provides more reliable and controllable retention strength while maintaining ease of access through the snap-together design that requires minimal force to assemble and disassemble.
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AI summary
An electronics enclosure and a method configuring a cover and base member is disclosed. The base member includes mounting holes that secure the enclosure to a motor vehicle and safely encloses a portable electronic device that eliminates the risk of losing or damaging the portable electronic device during transport.