Motorcycle Wheel Support with Adjustable Top Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Re-installing the rear tire on a motorcycle is time-consuming and challenging due to the difficulty in aligning and positioning the axle, tire, spacers, chain, and brake caliper, especially for a single person, as existing motorcycle stands do not assist with tire removal or replacement.
Innovation Solution
A wheel support device that fits onto a motorcycle stand, featuring adjustable side plates with curved ends for secure attachment, a top plate for positioning under the wheel, and a height adjustment mechanism with a sliding knob, allowing for easy height adjustment and secure holding of the tire during installation and removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a motorcycle stand is used to lift the rear portion of the motorcycle, then the motorcycle is elevated off the ground, but the stand does not assist with tire removal or replacement and the user must manually position the tire
Solution Approach 1:
The wheel support device merges the motorcycle stand's lifting function with a tire positioning platform. The top plate is integrated onto the stand frame, combining two separate functions (lifting and positioning) into one unified device, eliminating the need for separate positioning tools and manual coordination.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable top plate serves as an intermediary between the motorcycle stand and the tire. It provides a stable, height-adjustable surface that mediates the transfer of the tire from the ground to the motorcycle, making the positioning process easier and more controlled.
2Productivity
If the user manually holds and positions the tire with feet and hands, then the tire can be positioned, but the user cannot focus on aligning components and the process is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable top plate allows the tire to be self-positioned at the correct height and location. The user simply places the tire on the adjustable platform, which automatically positions it correctly for component alignment, eliminating the need for continuous manual holding and adjustment during the installation process.
Solution Approach 2:
The top plate features adjustable height capability through slots and positioning mechanisms. This dynamic adjustment allows the platform to adapt to different tire positions and installation stages, optimizing the positioning process and reducing time spent on manual alignment adjustments.
3Reliability
If the user positions the tire with feet while holding the brake caliper, then some positioning is achieved, but the spacers may fall out and the user must start over
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable top plate allows the user to pre-position the tire at the correct height and alignment before attempting to install components. This preliminary positioning ensures that spacers and other small components are less likely to fall out during the installation process, reducing the need to start over.
Solution Approach 2:
The top plate acts as an intermediary support structure that stabilizes the tire during the installation process. It provides a secure platform that prevents the tire from shifting or moving unexpectedly, thereby preventing spacers from falling out and increasing the success rate of installation attempts.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the stand provides only lifting function, then the structure remains simple, but it does not assist with tire removal or replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The motorcycle stand is enhanced with a multi-functional top plate that serves both as a structural support element and as a tire positioning platform. This universal design allows the same structure to perform multiple functions: lifting the motorcycle, supporting the tire during removal, and assisting with reinstallation, thereby increasing adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A wheel support is provided for use with a motorcycle stand. The wheel support includes a pair of side plates, each of which has a first side end and a second side end distal thereto. At least one of the side plates has a curved end about the first side end to secure onto a portion of the motorcycle stand. The wheel support includes a top plate secured between the pair of side plates and an adjustable height mechanism configured to adjust the height of the second end of the side plates and thus adjust the height of the top plate about the second end. The top plate when moved under the wheel of the motorcycle is movable to engage and lift the wheel of the motorcycle into and out of engagement with the motorcycle.