Motorcycle Stabilizer Wheels Using Rigid Rear-Frame Mounts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stabilizing apparatuses for motorcycles are prone to breakage due to deformable members that act as suspension, leading to decreased durability in extreme environments, particularly off-road conditions.
Innovation Solution
A stabilizing apparatus with rigid mounting brackets fixedly attached to the rear wheel frame, featuring translationally fixed wheels that rely on the motorcycle's suspension system, eliminating the need for additional suspension between the wheels and brackets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If deformable members are used to act as suspension in stabilizing apparatus, then the apparatus can absorb impacts from uneven surfaces, but the durability decreases and the apparatus becomes prone to breakage in extreme environments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the suspension function from the stabilizing apparatus itself and transfers it to the motorcycle's existing suspension system. The stabilizing apparatus is designed with rigid mounting brackets that fixedly attach to the rear wheel frame, eliminating deformable suspension members within the apparatus while maintaining impact absorption capability through the motorcycle's suspension.
2Adaptability or versatility
If deformable members are used to act as suspension in stabilizing apparatus, then the apparatus can absorb impacts from uneven surfaces, but the complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the suspension function with the motorcycle's existing suspension system rather than incorporating separate suspension components in the stabilizing apparatus. The rigid mounting brackets integrate with the rear wheel frame, combining the stabilizing function with the vehicle's proven suspension system, thereby reducing overall structural complexity.
3Reliability
If rigid mounting brackets are used to fixedly mount to rear wheel frame, then the durability and stability are enhanced, but the ability to absorb impacts independently is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The motorcycle's suspension system acts as an intermediary that absorbs impacts between the ground and the stabilizing apparatus. The rigid mounting brackets transmit forces to the rear wheel frame, which connects to the motorcycle's suspension system, allowing impact absorption without compromising the rigid structure of the stabilizing apparatus.
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AI summary
A stabilizing apparatus for stabilizing a motorcycle or like vehicle during operation includes a first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket. The first and second mounting brackets are configured to fixedly mount to a rear wheel frame of the motorcycle on opposite sides of the motorcycle from each other, and each of the first and second mounting brackets comprises a rigid material. A first wheel first wheel is rotatably coupled to the first mounting bracket, and a second wheel is rotatably coupled to the second mounting bracket. The first and second wheels are configured to be translationally fixed with respect to a rear wheel of the motorcycle when the first and second mounting brackets are mounted to the rear wheel frame.