Motorcycle Horn Bracket with Slidable Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motorcycle horn systems lack a secure and versatile mounting solution that allows for easy installation, servicing, and adaptation to various horn sizes and shapes, as well as compatibility with different vehicle types, including non-planar surfaces and confined spaces.
Innovation Solution
A modular horn system with a slidable bracket and grommeted support cradle that securely attaches to the horn bell, allowing for adjustable positioning and easy replacement of components, using weatherproof materials and a low-profile design suitable for motorcycles and other vehicles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional fixed mounting bracket is used, then the horn system is simple in structure, but it lacks adaptability to various horn sizes and shapes and different vehicle types
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket incorporates a slidable bracket mechanism that allows dynamic adjustment of the horn mounting position along the bracket length. This enables the horn to be securely mounted on horns of various sizes and shapes while maintaining a relatively simple overall bracket structure that can adapt to different configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting bracket is designed as a universal mounting system that can accommodate multiple horn sizes, shapes, and vehicle types including motorcycles with curved fender wells and under-hood installations. The bracket integrates multiple functions: positioning, securing, and adapting to different mounting surfaces, reducing the need for multiple specialized brackets.
2Reliability
If a secure mounting solution is implemented, then the horn system reliability is improved, but the ease of installation and servicing is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket is divided into separable components including the main bracket, slidable bracket, and grommeted support cradle. This segmentation allows the horn assembly to be easily installed and serviced by assembling or disassembling individual components while maintaining secure mounting through the integrated fastening system.
Solution Approach 2:
The grommeted support cradle acts as an intermediary element between the mounting bracket and the horn bell. It provides secure support and vibration reduction while allowing for easy installation and removal of the horn, balancing mounting security with ease of servicing.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a low-profile design is used, then the adaptability to confined spaces is improved, but the vibration reduction capability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The grommeted support cradle is nested within the mounting bracket structure, creating a compact low-profile design that fits in confined spaces such as curved fender wells and under-hood areas. The nested configuration maintains vibration reduction capability through the cradle's cushioning function while minimizing the overall footprint of the mounting system.
Solution Approach 2:
The grommeted support cradle serves as an intermediary vibration-damping element that fits within the compact bracket structure. It absorbs and reduces vibrations from the horn while maintaining the low-profile design necessary for installation in confined vehicle spaces.
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AI summary
Horn systems having a first bracket, a second bracket, a compressor and a horn are described. The horns may have a sound unit and a bell with tubing connecting the compressor and the sound unit. The tapered neck of the horn's bell may be secured by the second bracket surrounding the tapered neck and fixing it in position when the second bracket is secured relative to the first bracket.