Motorcycle Footpeg Securing Mechanism for Transport

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for securing motorcycles and ATVs during transport are time-consuming, less effective, and often result in inadequate securement, leading to potential damage or dislodgment, and they occupy valuable space in transport vehicles.

Innovation Solution

A personal vehicle securing system featuring a leg member mounted to the transport vehicle's floor and a securing assembly that couples with the vehicle's footpeg, using a lever, boot, and locking mechanism to compress the shock absorber for securement, allowing easy installation and removal.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If multiple tie-down straps are used to secure the motorcycle or ATV, then the securement effectiveness is improved, but the time required for securing and the device complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurement effectivenessVSAvoidtime required for securing

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple tie-down straps into a single integrated securing device that includes a rigid bar with multiple attachment points. This merging of multiple separate straps into one unified device reduces the time required for securing while maintaining the reliability of securement through multiple contact points with the vehicle frame.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The securing device is pre-configured with multiple straps and attachment points in a fixed geometric arrangement. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need to individually measure, cut, and attach multiple separate straps during the securing process, significantly reducing the time required while ensuring proper securement effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If multiple tie-down straps are used to secure the motorcycle or ATV, then the securement effectiveness is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurement effectivenessVSAvoidnumber of straps and mounting points

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges multiple separate tie-down straps into a single rigid bar structure with integrated attachment points. This consolidation reduces device complexity by replacing multiple independent straps with one unified component, while the multiple attachment points on the bar maintain the securement effectiveness of using multiple straps.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The rigid bar serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, acts as a mounting point for multiple straps, and distributes securing forces across multiple locations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining securement effectiveness.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If tie-down straps are routed over other equipment in the truck bed, then the securement is achieved, but the ease of operation deteriorates and adjustment becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurement achievementVSAvoidease of tightening and adjustment

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The rigid bar acts as an intermediary component that provides dedicated attachment points positioned optimally for securing the vehicle. Instead of routing straps over other equipment, the bar serves as a purpose-built intermediary structure that simplifies strap routing and tightening operations while achieving reliable securement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

4Reliability

If tie-down straps extend laterally across the truck bed, then the securement is achieved, but the available storage space and ease of access decrease

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesecurement achievementVSAvoidavailable storage space in truck bed

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the lateral extension function from the tie-down straps and concentrates it into a compact rigid bar structure mounted at specific locations. This extraction allows the securing function to be achieved while minimizing the lateral space occupied, thereby preserving more storage space in the truck bed and improving accessibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

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 system provides quicker, more effective securement of motorcycles and ATVs, reducing the likelihood of damage and freeing up space in transport vehicles by using compact mechanisms on the floor, allowing for easier access and storage.

Implementation Method 1

The securing assembly in the secured position urges the footpeg of the personal vehicle downward thereby compressing the shock absorber of the vehicle

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Force: Mechanical Force

Data Source

PatentUS7976254B2System for securing a personal vehicle

Publication Date: 2011.07.12 MOTO CINCH

AI summary

A securing device for motorcycles and ATVs. The securing device comprises an anchor member that is detachably mounted to a floor of a transport vehicle and a coupling sleeve that engages with the footpeg of the motorcycle. A lever assembly is interposed between the coupling sleeve and the anchor member so movement of the lever member between a secured and release position results in the motorcycle or ATV being urged towards or away from the floor of the transport vehicle.