Motorcycle Frame Bracket Configuration for ABS Modulator Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motorcycle designs with antilock braking systems (ABS) modulators are heavy and require additional brackets for supporting auxiliaries, increasing manufacturing costs and part count.
Innovation Solution
A motorcycle design that incorporates a first bracket fixed on the vehicle body frame to support a second control valve, with a second bracket on the side of the frame supporting both the ABS modulator and a first control valve, reducing the need for individual brackets and minimizing part count.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an independent bracket is added for supporting auxiliaries (first control valve, second control valve), then the support function is improved, but the number of parts increases and manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the support functions for multiple auxiliaries (ABS modulator, first control valve, second control valve) into a single integrated bracket structure. This bracket is fixed to the vehicle body frame and provides mounting points for all three components, thereby reducing the total number of brackets from three separate brackets to one unified bracket, which directly addresses the contradiction by maintaining support reliability while reducing part count and manufacturing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The single bracket is designed with multi-functionality to support multiple different auxiliaries simultaneously. It includes mounting structures for the ABS modulator, first control valve, and second control valve, making it a universal support structure that replaces multiple specialized brackets, thus resolving the contradiction between adequate support function and reduced device complexity
2Reliability
If multiple independent brackets are used for each auxiliary, then each auxiliary is properly supported, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple bracket functions into a single manufactured component. The integrated bracket is designed as one piece that can be produced through a single manufacturing process, eliminating the need to manufacture, inventory, and assemble multiple separate brackets. This directly reduces manufacturing cost while maintaining the reliability of auxiliary support through the unified design
Solution Approach 2:
The universal bracket design allows a single component to perform multiple support functions for different auxiliaries. This multi-functionality reduces the total number of parts that need to be manufactured and assembled, thereby lowering manufacturing costs while ensuring each auxiliary receives proper support through the appropriately designed mounting points on the single bracket
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AI summary
A motorcycle includes a seat configured to support a rider, and an antilock braking modulator disposed downwardly of the seat. The antilock braking modulator is configured to control an antilock braking system (ABS). A first control valve is configured to distribute a braking force between a front wheel and a rear wheel. A second control valve is configured to introduce fuel vapors into an intake system. A first bracket is fixed on a vehicle body frame, and is mounted with the second control valve. A second bracket is supported on a side of the vehicle body frame and further supported by the first bracket and mounted with the antilock braking modulator and the first control valve.