Motorcycle Stand Self-Engaging Axle Latch System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional motorcycle securing systems for transportation or storage often put pressure on the motorcycle's shocks, are not adjustable for varying motorcycle dimensions, and require multiple people to secure and disengage, leading to potential wobbling and instability.
Innovation Solution
A motorcycle stand system with self-engaging axle bar latches, height and horizontal adjustment mechanisms, and a wheel chock to securely hold the motorcycle upright, allowing easy adjustment and secure attachment without straining the shocks, and enabling single-person operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If straps are used to secure the motorcycle, then the motorcycle can be held in place, but the straps put extra pressure on the shocks and may cause wobbling if improperly tensioned
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the harmful function of straps by completely removing them from the system. Instead of using straps that attach to wheels or frame, the motorcycle is secured solely by axle bars that engage with the axle itself, eliminating the source of shock pressure and wobbling associated with strap tensioning
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces axle bars as an intermediary element between the motorcycle axle and the stand structure. These axle bars provide a secure engagement point that directly supports the motorcycle weight through the axle, bypassing the shocks and frame while maintaining stability without the need for straps
2Reliability
If fixed-dimension braces are used to support the motorcycle, then stability is improved, but the braces cannot accommodate varying motorcycle sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies dynamics by making the axle support posts adjustable in height rather than fixed. The posts can be repositioned to different heights to accommodate motorcycles of varying wheel radii and dimensions, allowing the same stand structure to adapt to different motorcycle sizes while maintaining stable support
Solution Approach 2:
The invention achieves universality by designing a stand system that can securely support multiple motorcycle types and sizes. Through adjustable axle support posts and height-modifiable configurations, a single stand can accommodate various motorcycle dimensions, eliminating the need for multiple fixed-dimension stands
3Reliability
If manually-operated sliding barriers are used to position the axle bar, then the axle bar can be secured, but multiple people are required to operate the system
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies self-service through self-latching mechanisms that automatically secure the axle bars in position. When the axle bar is inserted between the axle support posts, the self-latching mechanism engages automatically without requiring manual operation of sliding barriers or intervention from multiple people, allowing a single person to secure the motorcycle
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces the complex mechanical system of manually-operated sliding barriers with a simpler self-latching mechanism. This substitution eliminates the need for manual raising and lowering of barriers, reducing the operational complexity from requiring multiple people to a single-person operation while maintaining secure axle bar positioning
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AI summary
Apparatus, systems, and methods involve a motorcycle stand for adjustably securing a motorcycle, such as for storing or transporting a motorcycle in an immobilized, upright position. A motorcycle stand in accordance with one or more embodiments of the present invention may include a stand base connected to an axle support post. At a top end of the axle support post, the axle support post includes an axle bar slot having a self-engaging latch. An axle bar may be inserted into the axle bar slot and engage the self-engaging latch. The self-engaging latch may include a release mechanism to disengage the latch, to release the axle bar from the axle bar slot, and to reset the self-engaging latch. A stand may include two axle support posts for engagement on either side of a wheel axle. A motorcycle stand system may include one or more stands and an axle bar.