Motorcycle Lean Angle Indicator for Slow-Speed Turn Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
Motorcyclists, especially those riding large and heavy touring motorcycles, face difficulties in executing slow-speed turns and U-turns due to fear of dropping or damaging the motorcycle, which limits their ability to learn and maintain optimal lean angles, affecting control and maneuverability at higher speeds.
Innovation Solution
A lean angle indication device is provided that can be releasably attached to a motorcycle, featuring fastener members and a deflective member to contact the operating surface when a target or maximum lean angle is reached, allowing motorcyclists to identify and practice lean angles without fear of damage, and assisting in developing the necessary skills for better control at higher speeds.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If motorcyclists attempt to execute slow-speed turns and U-turns on large heavy touring motorcycles, then maneuverability and control skills can be improved, but the risk of dropping or damaging the motorcycle increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing visual indicators (marks on the ground or on the motorcycle) that show the motorcyclist in advance what the correct lean angle and position should be. This allows the rider to practice and learn the proper maneuvering technique before attempting the maneuver without an indicator, thereby improving skills while reducing the risk of damage through proper technique.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses an intermediary element - the visual indicator - that mediates between the motorcyclist and the motorcycle. The indicator serves as a reference that helps the rider understand the correct lean angle and positioning, acting as a teaching tool that reduces fear and improves control without requiring the rider to guess or over-lean.
2Productivity
If motorcyclists practice lean angles without visual indicators, then riding skills can be improved, but the ability to accurately identify target lean angles decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The visual indicator is placed in advance at the correct position to show the motorcyclist what the target lean angle and ground contact point should be. This preliminary visual reference allows the rider to learn and internalize the correct lean angle, improving both skill development and angle identification accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The visual indicator provides immediate visual feedback to the motorcyclist about whether the correct lean angle has been achieved. By observing whether the motorcycle contacts the ground at the indicated position, the rider receives feedback that can be used to adjust and improve future maneuvers, thereby improving both productivity and measurement precision.
3Reliability
If motorcyclists fear dropping the motorcycle, then safety is maintained, but the ability to learn and execute proper maneuvering techniques is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The visual indicator provides preliminary guidance that helps the motorcyclist plan and execute maneuvers correctly from the start, reducing the likelihood of dropping the motorcycle. This allows riders to practice and learn proper techniques with increased confidence and safety.
Solution Approach 2:
The visual indicator acts as an intermediary that reduces the direct risk between the motorcyclist and the motorcycle by providing a reference framework. This intermediary tool helps riders maintain safety while learning, as the indicator shows the correct lean angle and contact points, reducing fear and enabling skill acquisition.
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AI summary
The present disclosure is directed to lean angle indication for motorcycles. The disclosure provides a motorcycle lean angle indication device that is operationally configured to be attached to a motorcycle and contact a surface that a motorcycle is traveling upon when the motorcycle realizes a target lean angle when executing a turning maneuver.