Motorcycle Restraint Catch Assembly for Tight Space Maneuvering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing motorcycle restraint systems face difficulties in maneuvering and securing motorcycles due to height restrictions and unsightly components that complicate positioning and movement, especially in tight spaces.
Innovation Solution
A motorcycle restraint device comprising a base assembly with ramps and a catch assembly that includes catch arms, a catch pin assembly, and springs, allowing for easy engagement and secure positioning of the motorcycle without the need for straps, with a catch pin that can be permanently or detachably secured to the motorcycle frame.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a permanent trailing member with hinge joints is used to link the rear axle to the floor, then the motorcycle can be transported without tension straps and both tires can rest on the floor, but the arms become unsightly and cause difficulty in maneuvering the motorcycle in tight quarters
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the visible trailing member arms from the system by using a different restraint mechanism. Instead of using long arms that extend from the rear axle to the floor, the patent uses a compact catch assembly with arms that remain retracted until needed, eliminating the unsightly and obstructive permanent trailing members while maintaining the ability to restrain the motorcycle reliably
Solution Approach 2:
The catch arms are designed to be dynamic rather than static - they can be manually positioned to engage with the motorcycle frame or removed entirely when not in use. This allows the system to transition from a compact stored state to an active restraint state, providing both ease of maneuvering and reliable restraint when needed
2Reliability
If a vertical receiving member with fixed height is used to restrict motorcycle movement, then the motorcycle can be secured in position, but the height restriction causes difficulty in maneuvering the motorcycle in place for securing
Solution Approach 1:
The catch arms provide adjustable height positioning rather than a fixed vertical receiving member. The arms can be manually positioned at different heights to accommodate various motorcycle positions, allowing the motorcycle to be maneuvered into place more easily while still providing stable restraint once positioned
Solution Approach 2:
The restraint system is divided into separate catch arms that can be independently positioned and adjusted, rather than a single fixed vertical member. This segmentation allows for flexible accommodation of different motorcycle positions and heights, improving both maneuverability and positioning stability
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure and upright positioning of motorcycles with ease, allowing for efficient storage and transportation without the need for additional securing straps, while maintaining a compact profile that facilitates maneuverability in tight spaces.
Implementation Method 1
at least two springs vertically mounted between at least one locking rod and at least one spring backup rod
Data Source
AI summary
A motorcycle restraint device is provided. The motorcycle restraint device comprises a base assembly, a catch assembly and a catch pin assembly. The base assembly comprises at least one base mounting box, at least one front ramp and at least one rear ramp. The catch assembly is mounted to a top portion of the base assembly comprising at least one catch arm, at least one catch arm keeper, at least one bolt traversing the base assembly, at least one front plate, at least one top plate located perpendicular to a front portion of the top plate, at least base side plates, at least two springs vertically mounted between at least one locking rod and at least one spring backup rod. The catch pin assembly is secured to a frame of a motorcycle.