Motorcycle Mount with Pivoting Arm and Track
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Solution Overview
Problem
Motorcycles and similar vehicles are difficult to transport due to their high center of gravity and lack of lateral stability, requiring cumbersome tie-downs that occupy space and often need multiple users for securement.
Innovation Solution
A framework assembly apparatus with a track and pivoting arms that engage the motorcycle's foot pegs, using sliding plates and pins to securely fasten the vehicle to the transport vehicle bed, allowing for easy and space-efficient transport by a single user.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If ropes or tie-downs are used to secure motorcycles, then the motorcycle can be secured to the transport vehicle, but the devices are cumbersome, difficult to use, and require more than one user
Solution Approach 1:
The arm is designed to pivot between a retracted position (parallel to the longitudinal open channel) and an extended position (away from the channel), allowing dynamic adjustment to accommodate different motorcycle positions and enabling easy engagement with foot pegs during transport
Solution Approach 2:
The securing mechanism is divided into separate functional components: the track with longitudinal open channel, the pivoting arm, the sliding plate, and the pin. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while simplifying the overall operation for the user
2Reliability
If ropes or tie-downs are used to secure motorcycles, then the motorcycle can be secured to the transport vehicle, but the devices occupy significant space in the transport vehicle
Solution Approach 1:
The arm is designed to retract into the longitudinal open channel of the track when not in use, with the arm pivoting such that it is substantially encapsulated in the channel. This nesting arrangement minimizes the footprint of the securing device while maintaining full functionality when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The pivoting arm transitions between extended and retracted positions, allowing the device to occupy minimal space during storage while providing adequate reach and securing capability when a motorcycle needs to be mounted or dismounted
3Productivity
If traditional tie-downs are used, then motorcycles can be secured, but the process is time-consuming and requires multiple users
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding plate automatically engages with the foot peg when the arm is positioned correctly, and the pin can be quickly inserted to secure the motorcycle. The design allows a single user to rapidly secure the motorcycle without requiring assistance from multiple people
Solution Approach 2:
The arm is pre-positioned on the track at a fixed position that aligns with the foot peg location. The track is attached to the bed of the transport vehicle in advance, so when the motorcycle needs to be secured, the arm is already in the correct position to engage with the foot peg, eliminating the need for time-consuming adjustments
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AI summary
A framework assembly apparatus for use in a transport vehicle having a bed with a motorcycle having a foot pedal includes a track that attaches to the bed and has a longitudinal open channel. The framework assembly apparatus further includes an arm that has an upper end that engages the foot peg and a lower end that is connected to the track such that the arm pivots upwardly and downwardly from a fixed position on the track. The framework assembly apparatus further includes a holder that engages the foot peg and the arm in order to hold the motorcycle to the bed of the transport vehicle.